Broadcaster Chris O’Donoghue is set to leave his presenter role on UTV’s nightly news.
The 31-year-old has announced he will give-up his position on Ireland Live in December to focus on his role on Newstalk Breakfast – however he will stay on the station for documentary series, Insight.
“I’ve been working across 19-hour days now for a year and something had to give,” he said.
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“I have to focus on Newstalk Breakfast which has always been my full-time job.
“However, I’m happy about the subsequent offer of the Insight programme from management at UTV Ireland,” he revealed.
“I’ve made some great friends and worked with some brilliant colleagues, particularly Alison Comyn.”
Confirming the news, UTV Ireland’s Head of Channel Mary Curtis said Chris will step down in “early December”.
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“Thereafter, Chris will work with UTV Ireland on our successful documentary series, Insight, a series of special programmes produced by the Ireland Live News team,” she said in a statement to the Herald.
“We fully understand Chris’ decision and we are delighted to be continuing our relationship with such an exceptional journalist and broadcaster.”
It’s reported former TV3 news anchor Alan Cantwell is to join the UTV Ireland news team.
