David McCullagh

This article is about the television personality. For the historian, see David McCullough.

David McCullagh
Born (1967-12-01) 1 December 1967 (age 56)
NationalityIrish
EducationUniversity College Dublin
OccupationJournalist
Notable credits
SpouseAnne-Marie Smyth
Children1

David McCullagh (born 1 December 1967) is an Irish journalist, author and presenter with RTÉ, Ireland's national radio and television station, where he has presented the Six One News since August 2020.[1] He previously presented current affairs television programme Prime Time from 2013 to 2020,[2] and was political correspondent with RTÉ News.[3]

Career

He began his journalistic career working for the Evening Press.[4] In 2001, he was political correspondent with RTÉ, along with David Davin-Power.[5] He presents Behind Closed Doors on RTÉ One which details released State Documents.[6] He has also presented The Week in Politics[7] and election and referendum programmes on RTÉ. He was appointed to present the current affairs programme, Prime Time, in September 2013.[2]

In 1999, he won a prize under the category 'TV features and documentaries' in the ESB national media awards.[8] He has also written the book A Makeshift Majority: The first inter-party government, 1948-51,[6] and a biography of John A. Costello. The Reluctant Taoiseach: A Biography of John A Costello, was launched in 2010.[4][9]

On 31 August 2020, McCullagh began presenting the Six One News alongside Caitríona Perry.[1]

During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, McCullagh interviewed the Russian ambassador to Ireland Yury Anatoliyevich Filatov on RTÉ News: Six One, asking him pointed questions about Russia's deception prior to the invasion and the unprovoked, aggressive nature of the invasion. The interview was widely praised.[10][11]

In September 2022, McCullagh was named as one of four presenters to host Monday Night Live, a new eight-part current affairs panel series on RTÉ One, beginning on 3 October.[12]

Personal life

McCullagh attended Newpark Comprehensive School and studied politics in University College Dublin. He holds a PhD in the subject.[6][4]

McCullagh is married to journalist Anne-Marie Smyth; they have one daughter, Rosie.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "David McCullagh joins Caitríona Perry on RTÉ's Six One News". RTÉ News and Current Affairs. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b "New role for David McCullagh as RTÉ's Prime Time presenter". RTÉ News and Current Affairs. 4 September 2013.
  3. ^ Miriam Lord (27 June 2009). "TDs learn not to distract revitalised Taoiseach". The Irish Times. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d "Gill and Macmillan: The Reluctant Taoiseach". Gill and Macmillan. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
  5. ^ Daniel McConnell (27 April 2008). "US snub for RTÉ political combo". Irish Independent. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
  6. ^ a b c "Behind Closed Doors: Presenter". RTÉ News and Current Affairs. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  7. ^ "McDowell's lofty perch". The Irish Times. 17 April 2003. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
  8. ^ "Moloney wins ESB Journalist of the Year award". The Irish Times. 2 November 1999. Retrieved 6 January 2010.
  9. ^ John Bruton (9 October 2010). "Costello: the forgotten taoiseach". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 October 2010.
  10. ^ "Russian Ambassador to Ireland defends invasion amid calls to expel him". RTÉ.
  11. ^ "International Praise For David McCullagh After Interview With Russian Ambassador".
  12. ^ "RTÉ Launches New Eight-Part Series – Monday Night Live". RTÉ.ie. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.