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Extra.ie
a day ago
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- Extra.ie
Ciara Doherty announces new role after shock exit from Virgin Media
Ciara Doherty has announced her next career move after her surprising exit from Virgin Media. The former Tonight Show and Ireland AM host announced her departure from the station back in 2024 after 14 years. While there were no word on what she'd be doing following her suddent departure, Ciara announced that she'll be trading the television studio for the podcast studio; as she was announced as the new host of Newstalk's upcoming Newstalk Daily podcast. Ciara Doherty has announced her next career move after her surprising exit from Virgin Media. Pic: Virgin Media Television 'Are you on the hunt for a podcast that takes a deeper dive into the stories you care about?' Ciara said in a video announcing the new podcast. 'I'm delighted to join Newstalk, and announce the launch of our new podcast, Newstalk Daily. 'Each weekday, we'll feature one story that has the country talking. Bringing you richer insights, wider analysis, and compelling voices, both here and abroad. We launch on Monday, the 23rd of June, and we cannot wait to bring you our unique insight into the big stories of the day. 'It's conversation that counts on Newstalk Daily, so join us from Monday the 23rd of June.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Newstalk (@newstalkfm) 'Hosted by Ciara Doherty and launching on Monday 23rd June, Newstalk Daily will focus on a story that has captured the public's imagination and has everyone talking,' the station wrote on Instagram. 'Get your 20-minute expert guide to the big stories of the moment whether you are at work, travelling or whenever and wherever you want to be in the know.' Ciara surprised viewers of The Tonight Show last year after announcing her departure, saying in a statement following her exit 'After 14 brilliant years at Virgin Media Television, I've decided to move on from late nights and early mornings to begin a new adventure. 'Thank you to my incredible colleagues and friends, to all of our guests, especially to the viewers who joined me along the way.' Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins 'Now is the time for fresh opportunities, fewer late nights… and I'm genuinely looking forward to what's ahead.'
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Ciara Doherty makes major career announcement, months after leaving Virgin Media
Former Virgin Media host Ciara Doherty has landed her own podcast, seven months after leaving the station. The TV presenter and her co-host Claire Brock announced their departure from The Tonight Show after station bosses cut down the weekly output from four episodes to two. Ciara has been named host of Newstalk's brand new podcast Newstalk Daily. The show will focus on the biggest news stories of the day in bite-size 20-minute episodes. Ciara said in a video: "I am delighted to be joining Newstalk and am relishing the opportunity to launch a brand new offering, Newstalk Daily. "From Monday to Friday we'll be bringing listeners the stories, from home and abroad, that shape our lives and our futures, the stories that intrigue and entertain us and those you don't get to hear. "Informal but no less informed, podcasts have forever changed the media landscape and I'm looking forward, with the team, to creating something that engages and illuminates." Eric Moylan, Managing Editor of Newstalk said: "Newstalk Daily is an exciting addition to our podcast portfolio. The show will bring the elements of our daily output that make us a hit with listeners – a focus on topics that they really care about, presented in a manner that really connects. "We've got a talented presenter in Ciara Doherty who will deliver the compelling and thought-provoking content listeners expect from the station. This launch marks the first in a series of appealing new projects to come from Newstalk and we're really looking forward to its release." Last month, Ciara said she was enjoying her break from work and being a full-time mum. The former Ireland AM host shares daughters Renee and Edie with husband Richard Stern. "At the moment, I am being a mum and a full-time mum and I'm absolutely loving it. The girls are six and four on Tuesday so they've really entered a whole new phase," she said. "They're growing up really quickly and I've just loved being able to be there for them so that's what I'm doing." She continued to VIP Magazine: "[Time] goes so quickly and as much as try it can be difficult when you're working sometimes to find the balance. "I think everybody feels the struggle of the juggle at times and I've always been working either early mornings or late nights. "I was always missing for some part of the day since the day they were born. It's been really joyful and a little indulgent I suppose because I will return to work. "But for the girls to know I'm there all the time, and I've loved that. You know, it's really special. And the one thing grandparents perhaps or older people will say to you is, this goes really quickly. "This will go in the blink of an eye, and you'll miss it and I don't want it to disappear and feel like I wasn't there enough. I'm loving it."
