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Upon graduation, O'Rourke moved to the west of Ireland to work in film and television.<ref name="independent"/> In 1998, she returned to Dublin, joining [[RTÉ Radio]], working with the veteran broadcaster [[Gay Byrne]] during his final season on radio as a researcher.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30961860.html|title='A nation that adored him': Celebrities and viewers alike mourn the loss of Gay Byrne|publisher=[[Irish Examiner]]|first=Michelle|last=McGlynn|date=4 November 2019|accessdate=26 March 2024}}</ref> She was then transferred to ''[[Mike Murphy (presenter)|The Arts Show]]'' with [[Mike Murphy (presenter)|Mike Murphy]], and later to ''[[Today with Pat Kenny]]'', [[Ryan Tubridy]]'s ''[[The Full Irish]]'' and ''[[The Gerry Ryan Show]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/rte-presenter-evelyn-orourkes-family-24091613|title=RTE presenter Evelyn O'Rourke's family life with former head of 2fm John McMahon and two kids|work=[[RSVPLive.ie]]|first=Kayla|last=Walsh|date=12 May 2021|accessdate=26 March 2024}}</ref> |
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From 2008 to 2010, O'Rourke took on the role of radio reporter and television presenter for the RTÉ cross-media event ''[[Operation Transformation (TV series)|Operation Transformation]]'' with [[Gerry Ryan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stillslibrary.rte.ie/indexplus/image/4173/015.html|title=Photographic Archive – Evelyn O'Rourke and Gerry Ryan (2008)|website=[[RTÉ Archives]]|date=1 October 2008|accessdate=26 March 2024}}</ref> |
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===Radio=== |
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O'Rourke began working for RTÉ in 1998 as a researcher on ''[[The Gay Byrne Show]]''. Her next job was on ''[[Mike Murphy (presenter)|The Arts Show]]'' and she then joined ''[[Today with Pat Kenny]]'' as a reporter. She was then promoted to the position of ''[[The Gerry Ryan Show]]''{{'}}s roving reporter on RTÉ 2fm. |
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O'Rourke was a judge on the 10 January 2010 edition of [[The All Ireland Talent Show (series 2)|series two]] of ''[[The All Ireland Talent Show]]'' after [[Shane Lynch]]'s flight from [[London]] was cancelled, despite having given birth to her first son just six weeks earlier.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/new-mum-evelyn-relishes-tv-return-even-just-for-one-day/27938594.html|title=New mum Evelyn relishes TV return - even just for one day|publisher=[[Irish Independent]]|first=Lorna|last=Nolan|date=13 January 2010|accessdate=26 March 2024}}</ref> She was also a judge on [[TG4]] variety show ''Glas Vegas''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/evelyn-swaps-pjs-for-glamour-in-new-television-co-host-role/27902850.html|title=Evelyn swaps PJs for glamour in new television co-host role|publisher=[[Irish Independent]]|first=Lorna|last=Nolan|date=26 February 2009|accessdate=26 March 2024}}</ref> |
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====Presenting roles==== |
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She has presented many programmes on radio and TV including 'Liveline', 'Today with Pat Kenny', 'The Gerry Ryan Show' and she presented a tribute show to Gerry Ryan the day after his death in 2010, her first show since having a baby. Head of 2FM John McMahon, hugged his tearful wife Evelyn O’Rourke, a Gerry Ryan Show reporter for eight years, after she signed the condolence book. She presented a special tribute to Ryan on Saturday morning, in her first radio show since returning from maternity leave. The couple regarded Ryan as a friend as well as a colleague. "Both Gerry and John are gadget freaks," said O’Rourke. "We keep saying ‘are’, we keep talking about him in the present tense," her husband responded. |
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====''Operation Transformation''==== |
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O'Rourke took on the role of radio reporter and television presenter for the RTÉ cross-media event ''Operation Transformation'' in 2008. She performed the role of "cheerleader" to her companion [[Gerry Ryan]]'s "ringmaster". She was also helpful in the choosing of the 2010 participants despite her first pregnancy and childbirth occurring around this time.< |
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===Television work=== |
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Amongst her other television appearances are ''[[Seoige]]'', ''[[List of The Cafe episodes|The Cafe]]'' and ''[[The Lucy Kennedy Show]]''. |
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O'Rourke appeared on ''[[The Panel (Irish TV series)|The Panel]]'' on 29 January 2009.{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} |
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O'Rourke was a judge on the 10 January edition of [[The All Ireland Talent Show (series 2)|series two]] of ''[[The All Ireland Talent Show]]'' after [[Shane Lynch]]'s flight from [[London]] was cancelled, despite having given birth to her first son just six weeks earlier. She also served as an advisor to [[Shane Lynch]] on ''[[The All Ireland Talent Show]]'. She was also a judge on [[TG4]] variety show ''Glas Vegas'' |
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On 29 February 2024, O'Rourke was announced as [[Sinéad Crowley]]'s successor as Arts and Media Correspondent for [[RTÉ News]].<ref name="independent">{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/evelyn-orourke-announced-as-rtes-new-arts-and-media-correspondent/a881641941.html|title=Evelyn O’Rourke announced as RTÉ’s new arts and media correspondent|publisher=[[Irish Independent]]|date=29 February 2024}}</ref> |
On 29 February 2024, O'Rourke was announced as [[Sinéad Crowley]]'s successor as Arts and Media Correspondent for [[RTÉ News]].<ref name="independent">{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/evelyn-orourke-announced-as-rtes-new-arts-and-media-correspondent/a881641941.html|title=Evelyn O’Rourke announced as RTÉ’s new arts and media correspondent|publisher=[[Irish Independent]]|date=29 February 2024}}</ref> |
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Evelyn O'Rourke | |
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| Born | 1971 or 1972 (age 52–53)[1] Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Drama and English |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin (1990 – 1994) |
| Occupation(s) | RTÉ broadcaster and journalist |
| Employer | RTÉ (1998–present) |
| Spouse | John McMahon |
| Children | 2 |
Evelyn O'Rourke (born 1971/1972) is an Irish broadcaster and journalist employed by RTÉ. She is the current Arts and Media Correspondent for RTÉ News since February 2024.[2]
O'Rourke joined RTÉ in 1998 as a researcher on The Gay Byrne Show and The Arts Show on RTÉ Radio 1 before moving on to become roving reporter on Today with Pat Kenny on RTÉ Radio 1 and The Gerry Ryan Show on RTÉ 2fm. She has served as a presenter on several RTÉ programmes, including Drivetime, Liveline and Morning Ireland, as well as an annual series on which she offers advice to Leaving Certificate students. Other television work includes Crimecall, The Daily Show, Seoige and as a judge on TV talent shows Glas Vegas and The All Ireland Talent Show.
Early life and education
O'Rourke was born in Dublin. She attended Coláiste Iosagáin in Dublin.[3] Having completed her school studies she attended Trinity College Dublin to study Drama and English in 1990.[4]
Career
Upon graduation, O'Rourke moved to the west of Ireland to work in film and television.[4] In 1998, she returned to Dublin, joining RTÉ Radio, working with the veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne during his final season on radio as a researcher.[5] She was then transferred to The Arts Show with Mike Murphy, and later to Today with Pat Kenny, Ryan Tubridy's The Full Irish and The Gerry Ryan Show.[6]
From 2008 to 2010, O'Rourke took on the role of radio reporter and television presenter for the RTÉ cross-media event Operation Transformation with Gerry Ryan.[7]
O'Rourke was a judge on the 10 January 2010 edition of series two of The All Ireland Talent Show after Shane Lynch's flight from London was cancelled, despite having given birth to her first son just six weeks earlier.[8] She was also a judge on TG4 variety show Glas Vegas.[9]
On 29 February 2024, O'Rourke was announced as Sinéad Crowley's successor as Arts and Media Correspondent for RTÉ News.[4]
Personal life
O'Rourke is married to John McMahon and they have two sons.
On 2 December 2009 she gave birth to her first son. Her second son was born on 2 February 2011. She returned to RTÉ in November 2011 where she joined the Radio 1 Arts and Culture programme 'Arena' as a reporter.
References
- ^ Campos, Adelina (27 August 2010). "Brave Evelyn set to return to All-Ireland Talent Show after battling breast cancer". Irish Independent. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "RTÉ News appoints Evelyn O'Rourke as Arts and Media Correspondent". RTÉ News. 29 February 2024.
- ^ "Evelyn O'Rourke: Leaving Cert memories". Irish Independent. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Evelyn O'Rourke announced as RTÉ's new arts and media correspondent". Irish Independent. 29 February 2024.
- ^ McGlynn, Michelle (4 November 2019). "'A nation that adored him': Celebrities and viewers alike mourn the loss of Gay Byrne". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Walsh, Kayla (12 May 2021). "RTE presenter Evelyn O'Rourke's family life with former head of 2fm John McMahon and two kids". RSVPLive.ie. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "Photographic Archive – Evelyn O'Rourke and Gerry Ryan (2008)". RTÉ Archives. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Nolan, Lorna (13 January 2010). "New mum Evelyn relishes TV return - even just for one day". Irish Independent. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ Nolan, Lorna (26 February 2009). "Evelyn swaps PJs for glamour in new television co-host role". Irish Independent. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
External links
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