David McCullagh
David McCullagh is an accomplished Irish journalist and news presenter known for his work with RTÉ, where he serves as the political editor. He has gained recognition for his incisive analysis of political events in Ireland, including interviews with key political figures and coverage of significant issues affecting the nation.
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David McCullagh is mentioned as a journalist who reported on the campaign against the soccer matches.
Maybe we should ask Ireland’s small population of Jews what they think about anti-Semitism – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-31
David McCullagh has taken over Claire Byrne's old role at RTÉ Radio 1.
Anton Savage is biggest winner to emerge from Newstalk’s schedule overhaul – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
David McCullagh is the host of Today with David McCullagh on RTÉ Radio 1.
I have one quibble with David McCullagh’s first month on radio – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
David McCullagh took over the Today show in an earlier start time of 9am.
RTÉ shuffles presenter roles with Sarah McInerney moving to Morning Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
David McCullagh elaborates on Éamon de Valera's political career.
Ireland’s taoisigh, from de Valera to Micheál Martin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-15
David McCullagh seems to face a trickier task succeeding one of the nation’s best-known broadcasters.
On Liveline, a rueful Kieran Cuddihy hits his stride – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-14
David McCullagh is the newly installed host of Today on RTÉ Radio 1.
Who impresses most on day one – David McCullagh, Kieran Cuddihy or Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10
David McCullagh interviewed Ivan Yates on his new morning radio programme.
Ivan Yates insists he ‘broke no rules’ in controversy over Jim Gavin media training – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10
David McCullagh takes over the Today show and starts one hour earlier at 9am.
‘We weren’t aware that this level of a shake-up was on the cards’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
David McCullagh will take over the morning slot from Claire Byrne.
Claire Byrne signs off from Radio 1 after ‘15 wonderful years’ with RTÉ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31
David McCullagh is a journalist and presenter who is moving from television news to radio.
‘There’s plenty of people in the long grass hoping I’ll fall flat on my face’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-19
David McCullagh is an RTÉ news anchor who has just completed his latest book.
Micheál Martin’s damage limitation might be too little too late after all – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
David McCullagh is set to host the presidential debate on This Week.
RTÉ’s twisty new soap opera stars Ray D’Arcy and, now, Brendan Courtney – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
David McCullagh is the new host of the Today programme.
After last week’s radio reshuffle, what is the difference now between RTÉ and Newstalk? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-14
Presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys took part in a debate moderated by David McCullagh.
Labour TD Alan Kelly says he will vote for Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys ‘by default’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13
David McCullagh moderated the presidential debate between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys.
Catherine Connolly calls out ‘shocking’ Fine Gael tactics, but is unclear on EU position – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13
A new current affairs show with David McCullagh will follow Morning Ireland.
changing the guard – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
David McCullagh was previously announced as the successor to Claire Byrne.
RTÉ’s new schedule a hurried defensive reflex to the sour taste left by Ray D’Arcy exit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
David McCullagh will host a new show on RTÉ Radio 1 from 9am to 11am.
Kieran Cuddihy leaves Newstalk to host Liveline as RTÉ Radio unveils new schedule – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
David McCullagh takes over from Claire Byrne as Today host in November.
The longer Joanna Donnelly’s Drivetime interview goes on, the more we worry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-05
David McCullagh is noted for his solid credentials and expertise on past presidents.
Eight people who would make a great president of Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-04
David McCullagh delivers an enjoyably subjective take on the revolutionary leader and his legacy with Dev: Rise and Rule.
Rise and Rule review: Chatty, well-made series fails to decode Éamon de Valera – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-03
On Monday David McCullagh, Byrne’s successor on RTÉ Radio 1, revealed he will be paid a salary of €209,000.
Even if RTÉ stretched to its limit, Claire Byrne likely stood to gain 60% more by moving to Newstalk – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-02
David McCullagh presents a documentary examining the life of Éamon de Valera.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
David McCullagh is a biographer and RTÉ current affairs presenter who investigated Éamon de Valera's birth certificates.
Did the man named as Éamon de Valera’s father on his birth cert exist at all? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-30
David McCullagh will replace Claire Byrne as Today host.
RTÉ were quick to name Claire Byrne’s successor, but Newstalk are the big winners here – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-29In one of the biggest upheavals in Irish radio since Kenny departed RTÉ for Newstalk in 2013, she is being replaced by David McCullagh.
Claire Byrne leaves RTÉ for Newstalk before expected pay cut – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-29Presenter David McCullagh provided coverage of the funeral of Pope Francis for RTÉ.
Ceremony filmed with splendid cinematic minimalism by Italian TV – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
David McCullagh was the journalist who interviewed Simon Harris after the meeting.
Plot twists and U-turns at a crunch meeting in Washington – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
