Ray Goggins
Ray Goggins is a former Irish special forces soldier and an adventure television presenter known for his leadership and resilience in extreme conditions. He has gained recognition for his work on various adventure reality shows, where he challenges participants to push their limits and confront their fears. Goggins is particularly noted for his calm and encouraging leadership style, which has inspired many during physically demanding challenges. In the new RTÉ One series 'Uncharted with Ray Goggins,' he guides well-known Irish figures, including Leo Varadkar and singer Lyra, through adventurous experiences that emphasize personal growth and exploration.
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Ray Goggins is a special forces veteran who co-hosted the television show Uncharted with Lyra.
‘I don’t smoke and I cut out all drink when I’m going on a tour to mind my voice. And there I was, throwing up in a toilet’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-05
Former Special Forces professional Ray Goggins has brought Lyra and Leo Varadkar close to breaking point.
Stories of Surrender, And Just Like That, and the other best new things to watch this week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-25
Ray Goggins is a former Army ranger and survival expert who guides Kneecap through the Arctic Circle.
Kneecap show their soulful side as they trudge through the Arctic snow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-21
Ray Goggins pushes celebrities to their limits in a survival show.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-18
Ray Goggins is the host of the survival challenge series and is described as a harsh taskmaster.
Leo Varadkar has to get halfway up a mountain with Lyra before he lets his guard down – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15In this new series, former special forces soldier Ray Goggins takes two celebrities right out of their comfort zones.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-11
Mr Varadkar was very taken by the encouraging, calm and reassuring leadership style of former Irish Special Forces operator Ray Goggins.
Leo Varadkar says new adventure show made him reconsider leadership style – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-03