David Davin-Power (24 April 1952 – 31 October 2024) was an Irish journalist, best known for his work as a political correspondent with RTÉ News.[1]
David Davin-Power | |
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 Davin-Power in 2009 | |
| Born | 24 April 1952 Portobello, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | (aged 72) Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | RTÉ News |
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| Children | 5 |
Career
editDavin-Power was one of the first presenters of Morning Ireland, along with David Hanly.[2] He was also a former Northern Ireland Editor for RTÉ News and Current Affairs.[3] In the early 1990s, he served as the head of news for the now-defunct Century Radio.[4]
In August 2001, Davin-Power was made a political correspondent at RTÉ.[1] In March 2009, he made an appearance on RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock from the Fianna Fáil Ardfheis, surrounded by members of the party glaring at the camera.[5]
In 2015, Davin-Power co-presented the RTÉ documentary Gallipoli – Ireland's Forgotten Heroes, discussing the World War I campaign from an Irish perspective.[6]
In 2018, Davin-Power was an award adjudicator for the Mayo Association of Dublin.[7]
Personal life and death
editDavin-Power was born in Portobello, Dublin[8] on 24 April 1952[9] and was educated at University College Dublin.[10] He was married to Dearbhla Collins since 2001,[11] the sister of Finghin Collins, and previously to Christine Bowen. He had five children, three from his first marriage and two from his second.[12]
Having been ill since March,[13] Davin-Power died at the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin on 31 October 2024, aged 72.[14][15][9]
References
edit- ^ a b "RTÉ announce appointments". The Irish Times. 8 August 2001. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- ^ "Star of the Day: Morning Ireland". RTÉ Guide. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- ^ "RTÉ News Interactive: Westminster Election and Referenda". RTÉ News. 9 June 2001. Archived from the original on 11 October 2009. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- ^ McNally, Tadgh (31 October 2024). "Former RTÉ journalist David Davin-Power dies aged 72". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Hegarty, Shane (7 March 2009). "You've been framed". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- ^ Tyrrell, Fiona (21 April 2015). "Gallipoli – Ireland's Forgotten Heroes". Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- ^ "Yew Tree Ball 2018". Mayo Association of Dublin. 10 February 2018. p. 2. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ Surve, Aakanksha (31 October 2024). "Former RTE broadcaster David Davin-Power dies aged 72". Dublin Live. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ a b de Bréadún, Deaglán (3 November 2024). "Obituary: David Davin-Power, journalist and broadcaster well-known for his political reporting for RTÉ who 'wore his learning and eloquence lightly'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ McGee, Harry (31 October 2024). "David Davin-Power, former RTÉ correspondent, dies aged 72". The Irish Times. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Mary (13 October 2024). "My favourite room: How pianist Dearbhla Collins and broadcaster David Davin-Power brought harmony to his grandparents' home". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Daly, Susan (14 June 2008). "Dad's the word". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- ^ Molony, Senan (31 October 2024). "President and Taoiseach lead tributes following death of former RTÉ broadcaster David Davin-Power". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Gough, Ellen (1 November 2024). "'An RTE kingpin': Tributes paid after death of former broadcaster David Davin-Power". Carlow Live. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "A Gentleman And Brilliant – Broadcaster David Davin-Power Remembered". Midlands 103. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
