RTE presenter Rachael English has been announced as RTE Radio 1’s News at One presenter, following Bryan Dobson ’s retirement. After 14 years as part of the team of Morning Ireland presenters, the broadcaster will move to be a permanent presenter on RTÉ Radio 1's flagship lunchtime radio programme with over 300,000 listeners each weekday. Speaking about the move for the first time, Ms English said: "One of my first jobs in RTÉ was as a reporter on the News at One.
It was also where I first worked as a stand-in presenter. I've always hoped that one day I'd get to return, so I'm delighted to be doing so now. It feels like coming home.
It's been a privilege to present Morning Ireland, and I'd like to thank the colleagues who have made getting up at 4am bearable. I'm looking forward to working with the fantastic team on the News at One." READ MORE: Top RTE journalist admits stars are paid too much - but you can't blame them for taking it READ MORE: Bryan Dobson opens up on how he really felt about Ryan Tubridy and the RTE payments scandal Deirdre McCarthy, Managing Director of News & Current Affairs said: "Rachael is a highly respected journalist and outstanding broadcaster.
I am delighted that she will now be joining the exceptional team of journalists on our flagship News at One programme. "Recently inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame, Rachael is very familiar to our listeners from presenting Morning Ireland. "She will continue to bring her focus and integr.