David McCullagh
David McCullagh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 December 1967 |
| Education | University College Dublin |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Notable credits | |
| Spouse | Anne-Marie Smyth |
| Children | 1 |
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 Today with David McCullagh show on RTÉ Radio 1 since November 2025. He previously co-presented the Six One News from 2020 to 2025,[1] Prime Time from 2013 to 2020,[2] and was political correspondent with RTÉ News.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]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]
In August 2025, McCullagh was named as the successor to Claire Byrne as the presenter for Today With... on RTÉ Radio 1, and began in November.[13][14] He signed off from the Six One News on 31 October.[15]
In September 2025, he hosted a series on Éamon de Valera.[16]
Bibliography
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Personal life
[edit | edit source]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
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