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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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McCaul was born at the [[Coombe Women's Hospital]] in Dublin.<ref name=q102_about_damo/> He studied at [[Belevedere College]] and [[Dublin Institute of Technology]] (DIT).<ref name=q102_about_damo/> He enjoys movies by the [[Coen Brothers]] and [[Martin Scorsese]] and books by [[Donna Tartt]].<ref name=q102_about_damo>{{cite news|url=http://www.q102.ie/on-air/shows-feature.aspx?show_guid=6579c8b4-1eba-4143-8e70-c189aa60a2b1&arti_guid=c307a780-8eec-4273-9826-8751061af779|title=About Damo|publisher=[[Dublin's Q102|Q102]]}}</ref> He owns a house in [[Glasnevin]] and regularly holidays abroad.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/me-and-my-money-damien-mccaul-696849.html|title=Me and My Money Damien McCaul|newspaper=[[Irish Independent]]|date=12 June 2007|accessdate=12 June 2007}}</ref> |
McCaul was born at the [[Coombe Women's Hospital]] in Dublin.<ref name=q102_about_damo/> He studied at [[Belevedere College]] and [[Dublin Institute of Technology]] (DIT).<ref name=q102_about_damo/> He enjoys movies by the [[Coen Brothers]] and [[Martin Scorsese]] and books by [[Donna Tartt]].<ref name=q102_about_damo>{{cite news|url=http://www.q102.ie/on-air/shows-feature.aspx?show_guid=6579c8b4-1eba-4143-8e70-c189aa60a2b1&arti_guid=c307a780-8eec-4273-9826-8751061af779 |title=About Damo |publisher=[[Dublin's Q102|Q102]] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111021081430/http://www.q102.ie/on-air/shows-feature.aspx?show_guid=6579c8b4-1eba-4143-8e70-c189aa60a2b1 |archivedate=21 October 2011 |df= }}</ref> He owns a house in [[Glasnevin]] and regularly holidays abroad.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/me-and-my-money-damien-mccaul-696849.html|title=Me and My Money Damien McCaul|newspaper=[[Irish Independent]]|date=12 June 2007|accessdate=12 June 2007}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Revision as of 08:13, 5 June 2017
Damien McCaul | |
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| Born | The Coombe Women's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Other names | "Damo" |
| Alma mater | Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) |
| Occupation | Presenter |
| Employer(s) | Q102,98FM |
| Known for | The Den |
Damien McCaul is an Irish presenter.
Early life
McCaul was born at the Coombe Women's Hospital in Dublin.[1] He studied at Belevedere College and Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT).[1] He enjoys movies by the Coen Brothers and Martin Scorsese and books by Donna Tartt.[1] He owns a house in Glasnevin and regularly holidays abroad.[2]
Career
McCaul used to present The Den, RTÉ's nationwide programming for children, where he worked alongside Dustin the Turkey for many years before quitting in May 2003.[3] He has also presented the breakfast show on RTÉ 2fm.
References
- ^ a b c "About Damo". Q102. Archived from the original on 21 October 2011.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Me and My Money Damien McCaul". Irish Independent. 12 June 2007. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
- ^ "Talent search for new Den presenter". RTÉ. 26 May 2003. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2003.
Damien McCaul spent five years in the Den chair, helped along by Dustin and Soky and was replaced at the end of May.