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Picture: Eileen Magnier via social media
Kilkenny woman Eileen Magnier has announced she is to retire early and finish up with broadcaster RTE after 39 years.
She had the honour of becoming the organisation's first female correspondent in July 1990.
Her journalistic work has been recognised by two John Healy Awards, a Community Games Association Award, an AT Cross Woman Journalist of the Year Award and two Justice Media Awards.
Time to pack up the @rtenews mic and camera. I've decided to retire early and start on the bucket list! It's been an honour to work as NW Corr for 34 years. Sincere thanks to all who shared their stories with me & my fantastic colleagues especially all those in the regions. pic.twitter.com/n95eCroA4B
— EileenMagnier (@EileenMagnier) April 10, 2024
Eileen graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in History and Politics. She took a post-graduate degree in Journalism at Dublin City University. In January 2012, she was conferred with an MA in History of Family at the University of Limerick.
She is married to former Mayo footballer TJ Kilgallon and has three adult children.
Eileen will finish reporting on-air in May.
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