Muireann O'Connell explained

Birth Place:Dooradoyle, County Limerick, Ireland
Occupation:radio and television broadcaster, podcaster

Muireann O'Connell (born 1983)[1] is an Irish radio and television broadcaster and podcaster from Dooradoyle, County Limerick, known for her work on Virgin Media Ireland and Today FM.[2] [3] [4]

She has presented Ireland AM and The 6 O'Clock Show on Virgin Media One.[5] She co-hosts a podcast, And Another Thing with comedian Emma Doran.[6]

Career

O'Connell started broadcasting with Limerick's Live 95FM and SPIN South West.

She was announced as a presenter on Today FM in 2018,[7] following the withdrawal from public life of Al Porter.[8] She was replaced by former Ray Darcy Show producer Mairead Ronan in 2019.[9]

She co-hosted The 6 O'Clock Show with Ray Foley and then Martin King from 2017 to 2021.[10] [11]

After The 6 O'Clock Show, she moved to Ireland AM.

Personal life

O'Connell went to school at Crescent College in Limerick., O'Connell was engaged to a man not in the public eye.[12] O'Connell has spoken publicly of her wish not to have children.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: O'Loughlin . Mikie . June 11, 2023 . Muireann O'Connell admits her fear of commitment is a big deal in her life . RSVPLive.ie.
  2. Web site: July 31, 2019 . Radio wars: O'Connell 'fired' from Today FM as Ronan lands lunchtime slot . Independent.ie.
  3. Web site: O'Rourke . Ryan . Limerick's Muireann O'Connell to leave Today FM . LimerickLeader.ie.
  4. Web site: Spotlight On: TV presenter and Gossies 2023 host Muireann O'Connell . Goss.ie.
  5. Web site: Townsend . Michelle . August 14, 2023 . Ireland AM confirm two new guest hosts as Muireann and Tommy take time off . RSVPLive.ie.
  6. Web site: May 30, 2023 . Muireann O'Connell And Emma Doran Tease Major Reveal At First Live Podcast . Extra.ie.
  7. Web site: Today FM Announces New Lunchtime Show With Muireann O'Connell . TodayFM.com.
  8. Web site: De-Burca . Demelza . November 20, 2017 . Muireann O'Connell hotly tipped to permanently take over from Al Porter . IrishMirror.ie.
  9. Web site: November 27, 2023 . Pamela Joyce Opens Up On Decision To Leave Today FM .
  10. Web site: Melanie Finn . 16 December 2016 . Revealed: Details of TV3 shake-up including the fate of Xpose, Midday and Ireland AM . 23 December 2016 . Independent.ie.
  11. Web site: Townsend . Michelle . August 28, 2021 . Martin King pays tribute to Muireann O'Connell as she leaves Six O'Clock Show . RSVPLive.ie.
  12. Web site: January 20, 2024 . Muireann O'Connell opens up about getting married, turning 40 and the 'baby issue' . SundayWorld.com.
  13. Web site: Kenny . Aine . August 21, 2023 . Ireland AM's Muireann O'Connell says not having children has given her freedom . RSVPLive.ie.