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Síomha Ní Ruairc is an Irish television presenter. She has presented various programmes for Virgin Media Ireland and TG4. She is currently one of the main presenters of Ireland AM.[1]

Broadcasting career

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Ní Ruairc began her on screen career in 2018, hosting An Ríl Deal and Réalta Agus Gaolta on TG4. She continues to present these series annually.[2]

In 2023, Ní Ruairc produced and presented an investigative documentary titled ‘Síomha: Idir Anam Is Corp’ (Síomha: Body and Soul). This aired on TG4 and the focus of documentary saw Ní Ruairc delve into the root of body issues experienced by women and young girls.[3]

Later on that year, Ní Ruairc presented Virgin Media’s new Irish language dating show ‘Grá Ar An Trá’. The series was a success and a second season is set to shoot in the summer of 2024.[4]

Since 2023, Ní Ruairc has presented Ireland AM, the country’s premier morning television show.[5]

Podcast

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Ní Ruairc co-hosts bilingual podcast ‘How To Gael’ with Louise Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. The hosts tackle various topics, with the conversations transitioning between Gaeilge (Irish) and English.[6]

Personal life

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In June 2024, Ní Ruairc married actor and former UFC fighter Cathal Pendred.[7] [8] [9]

References

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  1. ^ "Everything to know about Ireland AM's newest presenter Síomha Ní Ruairc". Evoke.ie. 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  2. ^ "TG4 search for Ireland's most talented family as Réalta agus Gaolta returns". Irish Independent. 2024-06-07. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  3. ^ "TG4 presenter Síomha Ní Ruairc: 'I prioritised how I looked over almost everything else'". Irish Independent. 2023-04-29. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  4. ^ "State to pay €500,000 to fund second series of Irish-language dating show 'Grá ar an Trá'". Irish Independent. 2024-04-13. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  5. ^ "Ireland AM confirm two new guest hosts as Muireann O'Connell and Tommy Bowe take time off". RSVP. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
  6. ^ "How to Gael Podcast: 'We're just three friends who happen to be Gaeilgeoirs'". Irish Examiner. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
  7. ^ "Ireland AM Presenter marries Kin actor in fairytale wedding". Sunday World. 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  8. ^ "Ireland AM and TG4's Síomha Ní Ruairc marries long-time love Cathal Pendred". RSVP. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  9. ^ "Ireland AM's Síomha Ní Ruairc ties the knot". VIP Magazine. 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2024-08-06.