Miriam O’Callaghan

Miriam O’Callaghan

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Miriam O’Callaghan is a prominent Irish broadcaster and journalist, known for her work with RTÉ, Ireland's national public service broadcaster. She has hosted a variety of current affairs programs, including the flagship news program 'Prime Time,' where she engages in in-depth interviews and discussions on pressing national issues.

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Presenter Miriam O’Callaghan replied by saying: 'Minister, we are talking about The Irish Times, which is extremely reputable.'

Government ‘made aware’ of errors in Aughinish Alumina export data – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-03
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Miriam O’Callaghan asked Holly Cairns in a radio interview if her party would merge with Labour.

Social Democrats are attuned to the recycling young Gaelscoil parents – not so much lefty as modern – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-05-29
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Miriam O'Callaghan has spent years battling the use of their name and image in fake ads that get people to share their credit card details in exchange for cosmetics samples.

Big tech is profiting from deepfake videos of celebrities selling face cream and Bitcoin – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-14
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Miriam O'Callaghan revisits the secret-payments scandal with her erstwhile colleague Tubridy.

Seamus Culleton’s Ice story gives Kieran Cuddihy his first real Liveline moment – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-02-13
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Miriam O’Callaghan is a high-profile broadcaster reflecting on her life and career in her new memoir.

RTE’s Miriam O’Callaghan on family, feminism and fame in her candid new memoir – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-01
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Miriam O’Callaghan is the mother of Miriam O’Callaghan, who was a teacher and principal.

‘Receptiongate was the most stressful moment of my entire career’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-31
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The team behind the RTÉ Prime Time debate, moderated by Miriam O’Callaghan and Sarah McInerney, learned lessons from the frantic pace.

Heather Humphreys’s best performance was not good enough to win – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-22
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Miriam O’Callaghan was one of the moderators who tried to extract answers from the candidates during the debate.

final debate wraps up a God-awful presidential election – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-22
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Miriam O’Callaghan gave David McCullagh a thoughtful present that inspired his latest book.

‘There’s plenty of people in the long grass hoping I’ll fall flat on my face’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-19
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Miriam O'Callaghan remains on a pay grade above the new benchmark after D'Arcy's exit.

After last week’s radio reshuffle, what is the difference now between RTÉ and Newstalk? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-14
5.0

Miriam O'Callaghan saw her earnings drop alongside Ray D'Arcy and Ryan Tubridy.

Ray D’Arcy’s parting outburst atypical of broadcaster who shunned the limelight – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-09
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Miriam O’Callaghan had to apologize to viewers for an abortion debate led by two men.

The Iona Institute barrister hoping to become president of Ireland – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-23
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Miriam O’Callaghan is mentioned as a long-time name associated with the presidency.

Eight people who would make a great president of Ireland – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-04
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Miriam O’Callaghan is the last remaining star with a foothold in both mediums.

Even if RTÉ stretched to its limit, Claire Byrne likely stood to gain 60% more by moving to Newstalk – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-02
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Miriam O’Callaghan is a presenter for Prime Time and Radio 1, and she is married to Steve Carson.

‘It would be great if Patrick Kielty continued as Late Late host’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-23
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Presenter Miriam O’Callaghan was in attendance from RTÉ at Seán Rocks's funeral.

Mourners gather for funeral of Seán Rocks in Monaghan – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-04
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Miriam O’Callaghan hosts a show where she interviews musicians about their experiences.

‘God’s feet’ bring a pungent odour to Tom Dunne’s Newstalk studio – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-06
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Miriam O’Callaghan received an apology from Facebook after her image was used in defamatory ads.

Meta introducing service to protect public figures from fake ads – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-29
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Ms Kerins told Prime Time’s Miriam O’Callaghan her experience before the PAC had 'destroyed' her career.

Angela Kerins says she was ‘nearly destroyed’ by Dáil committee experience – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-12
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