Colm Ó Mongáin
Colm Ó Mongáin is a respected broadcaster and host on RTÉ Radio, recognized for his engaging interview style and ability to navigate complex topics. In a recent discussion about Donald Trump's tariffs, he balanced humor with serious inquiries regarding EU unity and economic stability.
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Colm Ó Mongáin co-hosts Drivetime and discusses various topics including Donald Trump's speech.
‘I was one of the very early adopters’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-23
Colm Ó Mongáin is a co-host on Drivetime known for his humorous and candid remarks.
Katie Hannon hurriedly changes the subject on Drivetime – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-19
Colm Ó Mongáin is also part of the newly installed Drivetime team at Radio 1.
Anton Savage is biggest winner to emerge from Newstalk’s schedule overhaul – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
Colm Ó Mongáin was named as a new host of Drivetime.
RTÉ shuffles presenter roles with Sarah McInerney moving to Morning Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
Colm Ó Mongáin co-hosts Drivetime and shares his experiences regarding parent-teacher meetings.
Ciara Doherty’s striking interview with Andrew McGinley – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-28
Colm Ó Mongáin slots into his new role as anchor with apparent ease.
On Liveline, a rueful Kieran Cuddihy hits his stride – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
Colm Ó Mongáin is also a presenter of Drivetime alongside Katie Hannon.
Who impresses most on day one – David McCullagh, Kieran Cuddihy or Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10
Drivetime, now presented by Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin, starts half an hour earlier at 4pm.
‘We weren’t aware that this level of a shake-up was on the cards’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Colm Ó Mongáin is replacing Cormac Ó hEadhra on Drivetime.
RTÉ’s new schedule a hurried defensive reflex to the sour taste left by Ray D’Arcy exit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Colm Ó Mongáin will co-host Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1.
Kieran Cuddihy leaves Newstalk to host Liveline as RTÉ Radio unveils new schedule – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Colm Ó Mongáin is the current guest host of Liveline, discussing various topics including public safety and social issues.
RTÉ host Colm Ó Mongáin goes nuclear on rudderless Liveline – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
Colm Ó Mongáin testified that he overheard an RTÉ manager instructing a supervisor not to give shift work to Maebh Keary di Lucia after her request for more secure working conditions.
RTÉ presenter tells tribunal he heard manager direct supervisor not to give shift work to editor – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Colm Ó Mongáin is mentioned as the host of the RTÉ radio Liveline programme discussing grief.
`The pain that comes with the tears is excruciating. I still feel quite lost.’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-13
Colm Ó Mongáin is currently helming Liveline after Joe Duffy's retirement, highlighting his virtues as a broadcaster.
Ryan Tubridy still has the Tiggerish verve and breezy name-drops. So why does it feel sour? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-01
Colm Ó Mongáin is said to be in serious contention for the Liveline presenter position.
‘Crazy levels of speculation’ about who will step in to replace Joe Duffy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Colm Ó Mongáin is another stand-in host who has filled in for Joe Duffy on Liveline.
Liveline host presided over Ireland’s court of public opinion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-08
Colm Ó Mongáin is the genial stand-in host of Liveline, bringing a lighter mood to the show.
Colm Ó Mongáin brings a welcome buzz to Joe Duffy’s Liveline – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Colm Ó Mongáin hosts a program discussing the implications of Trump's tariffs.
Pat Kenny unleashes on ‘dictatorial and despotic’ Donald Trump – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-04
