Tommy Meskill (born 1993/1994) is an Irish journalist and newscaster employed by RTÉ, where he has been the London correspondent for RTÉ News since July 2024. He previously was a political reporter and has presented programmes on radio and television, including news2day, Morning Ireland and This Week, as well as the Six One, Nine O'Clock and One O'Clock News.[2]
Tommy Meskill | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1993 or 1994 (age 30–31)[1] Ennis, County Clare, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Dublin City University (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | RTÉ |
| Notable credit(s) | RTÉ News East Coast FM FM104 Dublin's Q102 news2day |
Career
editMeskill completed a BA in Communications Studies from Dublin City University and interned with Clare FM during his studies. After graduating, he worked as a newsreader and reporter with Spirit Radio, East Coast FM, Dublin's Q102 and FM104.[3][4]
In 2015, he won best radio production of the year in news and current affairs in the National Student Media Awards.[5][6]
Meskill joined RTÉ in 2016 and worked across various programmes, including RTÉ2's news2day and RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland.[7][8] He has also presented This Week and RTÉ One's European Parliament Report, as well as the Six One, Nine O'Clock and One O'Clock News as an occasional newscaster.[9][10]
On 2 July 2024, Meskill was announced as the RTÉ News London correspondent to succeed John Kilraine, just two days ahead of the UK general election.[11][12] Prior to his appointment, he had worked as part of RTÉ's political staff, reporting from Leinster House and the European Parliament.[13][14]
In November 2024, Meskill was assigned by RTÉ News to report on Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald for the general election.[15]
Personal life
editMeskill is a native of Ennis, County Clare and is a former student of Rice College.[16]
In 2021, he was the grand marshal for the St Patrick's Day parade in Ennis.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b McMahon, Páraic (2 July 2024). "RTÉ appoint Ennis' Tommy as new London correspondent". Clare Echo. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "RTÉ announces Tommy Meskill as new London Correspondent". RTÉ.ie. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "DCU Graduate is Newest RTÉ News TV Presenter". Dublin City University. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ McGann, Colin (5 December 2014). "Lights, camera, action for Tommy's TV fundraiser". Clare Champion. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Impressive wins for DCU at annual student awards ceremonies". Dublin City University. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ McMahon, Páraic (14 May 2022). "Ennis' Kate scoops another photography award". Clare Echo. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
RTÉ political reporter, Tommy Meskill who hails from Ennis won a SMEDIA in 2015 for best radio production of the year in news and current affairs alongside Nicole O'Connor.
- ^ "The new face of news2day". Clare Champion. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "'news2day' presenter Tommy Meskill (2017)". RTÉ Archives. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Gorman, Sally (2 July 2024). "Clare journalist Tommy Meskill announced as RTÉ's new London correspondent". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Duffy, Muireann (2 July 2024). "Tommy Meskill appointed as RTÉ's new London correspondent". BreakingNews.ie. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ MacRedmond, David (2 July 2024). "Tommy Meskill named RTÉ London correspondent just two days before the UK general election". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "RTÉ announces Tommy Meskill as new London Correspondent". RTÉ News. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Meskill, Tommy (25 June 2024). "Lack of data on Defence Forces members with convictions 'unacceptable', says Taoiseach". RTÉ News. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ White, Jack (2 July 2024). "Tommy Meskill announced as RTÉ's new London correspondent". The Irish Times. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Cunningham, Paul (11 November 2024). "Parties unveil range of policies as leaders campaign". RTÉ News. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
Additional reporting Tommy Meskill
- ^ O'Loughlin, Mikie (12 March 2019). ""Movers and shakers"- 25 most talented people from Ennis making waves in their fields". RSVPLive.ie. Retrieved 4 July 2024.