Ray Kennedy (Irish news presenter)
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Ray Kennedy is an Irish
news journalist currently working with RTÉ
, Irish national television and radio.
He was previously Ireland correspondent for Sky News
in Dublin. He was one of the Sky News Ireland
's two anchors for its weeknightly programmes alongside colleague Brian Daly
, following the departure of previous Sky News Ireland anchor Gráinne Seoige
.
. His career began in 1989, working as a reporter with the Irish Independent
and Irish Press newspaper groups before both radio and television presenting.
He has held the posts of Political Correspondent with Independent Network News (INN). Weekend Anchor TV3, and Ireland Correspondent Sky News International.
Among Ireland's most experienced television presenters, he has covered most major news stories of the past two decades.
In 2006 he was nominated one of Ireland's favourite news presenters at the TV Now Awards
.
After the Irish general election in 2007 he was one of three senior figures considered by then Prime Minister, Taoiseach
Bertie Ahern
for the position of Irish Government Press Secretary, as reported in The Phoenix
August 10, 2007. Ray Kennedy, PR professional David Curtin and former army officer Eoin O'Neachtain were pursued. O'Neachtain was appointed.
He was reportedly (Irish Independent
) pipped for the position of Washington Correspondent at RTE in the summer of 2010. Richard Downes was appointed.
In August of this year he beat of a host of contenders to win the covented "2011 Worst Dye Job On TV" award which was held in Dublin, Ireland.
1999. He covered the 2004/05 Asian Tsunami for Sky News live from Thailand, and was also dispatched to Rome by Sky for the death of Pope John Paul II
and election of Pope Benedict XVI
. In 2004 Ray Kennedy covered the US presidential election
live from Washington, D.C.
He has spent time working from Sky News centre in London. He also broadcast from the Fox News studios in Washington DC alongside Brit Hume and John Gibson.
He provided three hours of live coverage on Sky News for the 1916 Easter Rising - 90th anniversary military parade in Dublin. He broadcast live commentary on Sky News international for the state funeral of former Taoiseach
Charles Haughey
.
When Sky News finished Irish operations, he moved back to RTÉ News and Current Affairs as a senior journalist. Kennedy was the lead journalist for RTE's acclaimed coverage of the Volcanic Ash crisis in April/May 2010. Providing live updates throughout the day from Dublin Airport on the international travel chaos.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
news journalist currently working with RTÉ
RTE
RTÉ is the abbreviation for Raidió Teilifís Éireann, the public broadcasting service of the Republic of Ireland.RTE may also refer to:* Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 25th Prime Minister of Turkey...
, Irish national television and radio.
He was previously Ireland correspondent for Sky News
Sky News
Sky News is a 24-hour British and international satellite television news broadcaster with an emphasis on UK and international news stories.The service places emphasis on rolling news, including the latest breaking news. Sky News also hosts localised versions of the channel in Australia and in New...
in Dublin. He was one of the Sky News Ireland
Sky News Ireland
Sky News Ireland was a television news channel which broadcast in the Republic of Ireland. Sky News International is now available throughout Ireland...
's two anchors for its weeknightly programmes alongside colleague Brian Daly
Brian Daly
Brian Daly is an Irish news journalist currently working for TV3 News. He spent time working as Ireland Correspondent for Sky News in Dublin. He was one of the Sky News Ireland's two anchors for its twice-weeknightly programmes alongside colleague Ray Kennedy, following the departure of previous...
, following the departure of previous Sky News Ireland anchor Gráinne Seoige
Gráinne Seoige
Gráinne Seoige is an Irish television presenter, Gaeilgeoir, and "fashion icon",Gráinne Seoige is one of the few television presenters who has worked for all terrestrial channels in the Republic of Ireland at some point. She has worked as a news anchor on TG4, TV3 and Sky News Ireland...
.
Career
Before joining Sky News, Kennedy worked as a reporter and news anchor for Irish channels RTÉ and TV3TV3 Ireland
TV3 is a free-to-air commercial television network in the Republic of Ireland. Launched on 20 September 1998 it was Ireland's first commercial broadcaster. The channel is owned by TV3 Group a subsidiary of Doughty Hanson & Co.-The TV3 Group:...
. His career began in 1989, working as a reporter with the Irish Independent
Irish Independent
The Irish Independent is Ireland's largest-selling daily newspaper that is published in both compact and broadsheet formats. It is the flagship publication of Independent News & Media.-History:...
and Irish Press newspaper groups before both radio and television presenting.
He has held the posts of Political Correspondent with Independent Network News (INN). Weekend Anchor TV3, and Ireland Correspondent Sky News International.
Among Ireland's most experienced television presenters, he has covered most major news stories of the past two decades.
In 2006 he was nominated one of Ireland's favourite news presenters at the TV Now Awards
TV Now Awards
The TV Now Awards is an annual awards ceremony which takes place in Ireland...
.
After the Irish general election in 2007 he was one of three senior figures considered by then Prime Minister, Taoiseach
Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas , and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.The current Taoiseach is...
Bertie Ahern
Bertie Ahern
Patrick Bartholomew "Bertie" Ahern is a former Irish politician who served as Taoiseach of Ireland from 26 June 1997 to 7 May 2008....
for the position of Irish Government Press Secretary, as reported in The Phoenix
The Phoenix (magazine)
The Phoenix is Ireland's best selling political and current affairs magazine. Inspired by the British magazine Private Eye, and a source of investigative journalism in Ireland...
August 10, 2007. Ray Kennedy, PR professional David Curtin and former army officer Eoin O'Neachtain were pursued. O'Neachtain was appointed.
He was reportedly (Irish Independent
Irish Independent
The Irish Independent is Ireland's largest-selling daily newspaper that is published in both compact and broadsheet formats. It is the flagship publication of Independent News & Media.-History:...
) pipped for the position of Washington Correspondent at RTE in the summer of 2010. Richard Downes was appointed.
In August of this year he beat of a host of contenders to win the covented "2011 Worst Dye Job On TV" award which was held in Dublin, Ireland.
Notable work
Overseas assignments have included the funeral of Princess Diana in 1997 and the war and refugee crisis in KosovoKosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
1999. He covered the 2004/05 Asian Tsunami for Sky News live from Thailand, and was also dispatched to Rome by Sky for the death of Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
and election of Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
. In 2004 Ray Kennedy covered the US presidential election
United States presidential election, 2004
The United States presidential election of 2004 was the United States' 55th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. Republican Party candidate and incumbent President George W. Bush defeated Democratic Party candidate John Kerry, the then-junior U.S. Senator...
live from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
He has spent time working from Sky News centre in London. He also broadcast from the Fox News studios in Washington DC alongside Brit Hume and John Gibson.
He provided three hours of live coverage on Sky News for the 1916 Easter Rising - 90th anniversary military parade in Dublin. He broadcast live commentary on Sky News international for the state funeral of former Taoiseach
Taoiseach
The Taoiseach is the head of government or prime minister of Ireland. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas , and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.The current Taoiseach is...
Charles Haughey
Charles Haughey
Charles James "Charlie" Haughey was Taoiseach of Ireland, serving three terms in office . He was also the fourth leader of Fianna Fáil...
.
When Sky News finished Irish operations, he moved back to RTÉ News and Current Affairs as a senior journalist. Kennedy was the lead journalist for RTE's acclaimed coverage of the Volcanic Ash crisis in April/May 2010. Providing live updates throughout the day from Dublin Airport on the international travel chaos.