Paul O'Flynn (journalist)
Paul O'Flynn | |
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 O'Flynn in 2020 | |
| Born | 12 January 1985 |
| Alma mater | Dublin City University (B.A.) (M.A.) |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, news presenter |
| Employer | RTÉ |
| Notable credit | RTÉ News |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Paul O'Flynn (born 12 January 1985) is an Irish journalist employed by RTÉ, Ireland's national radio and television station, where he currently works as a news and sport presenter for RTÉ News.
Career
[edit]O'Flynn often uses creative means to tell his stories to viewers, such as slurping noodles for a broadcast during the 2019 Rugby World Cup.[1] He was filmed diving into the sea at Sandycove's Forty Foot on 20 May 2020 in a news report about government COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on public swimming being eased, with the footage being broadcast at 1 pm that afternoon then being pulled when Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council told RTÉ it was "promoting a prohibited act".[1][2]
O'Flynn has been involved in swimming since he was four years of age, won the 2018 Liffey Swim and is also a water polo enthusiast.[1] He has membership of the Half Moon Swimming Club.[3][4]
Personal life
[edit]O'Flynn graduated from Dublin City University with a BA in journalism and an MA in International Relations.[5] He is married to Mary Regan, who also works for RTÉ News.[6] They have two children.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Horan, Niamh (24 May 2020). "RTE dives in to pull clip as viewer complains about reporter's plunge". Sunday Independent. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- ^ Fenton, James (21 May 2020). "RTE reporter dives into sea after delivering a closing line for the ages". Lovin.ie. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "RTÉ journalist is fastest male finisher in 99th Liffey Swim". The Irish Times. 1 September 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ Roberts, Sam (1 September 2018). "'Lifelong dream fulfilled' - RTE presenter Paul O'Flynn wins 99th Dublin City Liffey Swim". Independent.ie. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Author: Paul O'Flynn". childrensbooksireland.ie. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ "At home with... RTÉ Sport's Paul O'Flynn". RTÉ.ie. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ O'Loughlin, Mikie (30 July 2021). "RTE sports' Paul O'Flynn is married to fellow reporter Mary Regan: Inside their family life in Dublin". RSVPLive.ie. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ Dwyer, Ciara (15 October 2023). "RTÉ broadcaster Paul O'Flynn: 'I love sports people who make sacrifices for the love of the game'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 16 January 2024.