Samantha Libreri (/lɪˈbrɛəriː/, born 13 October 1982)[1][2][3] is an Irish journalist for RTÉ News,[1] where she has been the Eastern correspondent since 2024.[4]
Samantha Libreri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 October 1982 (age 42) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | RTÉ News eastern correspondent |
| Spouse | Niall Colman |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editLibreri was born in Dublin in 1983 and grew up in Finglas.[5] Her surname is from a Maltese great-grandfather.[6]
She attended University College Dublin, where she edited The University Observer and received a B.A. in English and Sociology.[7]
Career
editAs a student, Libreri began working as a news assistant for RTÉ News in 2000. In 2004 she won six National Student Media Awards (Smedias).[8] In 2005, she was hired as a journalist for RTÉ.[9] In 2007 she won a Justice Media Award for her work on road safety with Charlie Bird and in 2011 and 2012 she was named Transport Journalist of the Year.[10] During her twenty-year career as a reporter, Libreri covered issues in the Greater Dublin Area in addition to major stories such as the Carrickmines fire, as well as presenting RTÉ's Morning Ireland and Drivetime radio programmes.[11]
In 2012 she wrote a book about the people of Finglas: Finglas: A People's Portrait, with photographs by Darren Kinsella.[12][13]
In April 2024, Libreri was appointed Eastern correspondent for RTÉ News, reporting on social, economic, cultural and political developments in all of Dublin, east Meath, north and east Kildare and north Wicklow.[14][15]
In November 2024, Libreri was assigned by RTÉ News to report on Fine Gael leader Simon Harris for the general election.[16]
Personal life
editLibreri is a lifelong fan of Shamrock Rovers F.C.[1]
Libreri is married to Niall Colman. She gave birth to her first child at the end of 2013, a son.[17] She later had a daughter.[8] They live in Clontarf, Dublin.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Sporting Passions: Samantha Libreri's 27 years of joy and despair with Shamrock Rovers". The Irish Times.
- ^ "Best birthday present ever ShamrockRovers beat Derry and are on the brink of winning the league. Thank you RohanRicketts". Twitter. 13 October 2011.
- ^ "ShamrockRovers it's my birthday today and all I want is 3 points please". Twitter. 13 October 2011.
- ^ "Samantha Libreri appointed RTÉ News Eastern Correspondent". RTÉ News. 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Bono & Me - a photographer's tale". rte.ie. 31 December 2016.
- ^ Bannon Ward, Shauna (19 April 2024). "RTE's Samantha Libreri's marriage to husband Niall, two kids and meaning behind surname". RSVPLive.ie. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "UCD Undergraduate Prospectus 2019" (PDF). UCD. 2019.
- ^ a b c "At home with... RTÉ's Samantha Libreri". rte.ie. 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Notable Winners | National Student Media Awards 2022".
- ^ Wrona, Adrianna (19 April 2024). "Samantha Libreri announced as RTÉ's new eastern correspondent". Irish Independent. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "RTÉ NEWS ANNOUNCES SAMANTHA LIBRERI AS NEW EASTERN CORRESPONDENT". RTÉ.ie. 19 April 2024.
- ^ Libreri, Samantha (6 December 2012). Finglas: A People's Portrait. New Island. ISBN 9781848402034 – via Google Books.
- ^ O'Dornan, David (17 October 2013). The Man Who is Mrs Brown - The Biography of Brendan O'Carroll. Kings Road Publishing. ISBN 9781782198154 – via Google Books.
- ^ "RTÉ appoints Samantha Libreri as new eastern correspondent". BreakingNews.ie. 19 April 2024.
- ^ "'A dream come true' - Reporter who covered Creeslough explosion gets major new job at RTÉ". Kilkenny People. 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Samantha Libreri reflects on the first full day on the campaign trail with Fine Gael leader Simon Harris". RTÉ.ie. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ^ "Milk, mucus and a baby boy - the perfect New Year start for RTÉ's Samantha Libreri". independent.