Miriam O’Callaghan has encouraged women to “fight against” discrimination.
The well-known broadcaster, who has helmed RTÉ’s leading current affairs programme Prime Time since 1996, took home The News Industry Award at Goss.ie’s Women of the Year Awards 2023 on Sunday.
Ahead of the awards show, which took place at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, we asked Miriam if she has faced any challenges in the industry because she is a woman.
The mother-of-eight, 63, told us: “I think my glass is always half full, and I always think in life you’re better off to stay positive and if you meet discrimination, fight it head on.”
“That’s what I’ve always tried to do but most of my life, I’ve been very lucky. I’m a journalist, I work hard, and both men and women have promoted me.”
“So I can’t say I’ve suffered too much discrimination,” she added.
Check out all the winners from the Goss.ie Women of the Year Awards 2023 here.
