Evelyn O'Rourke | |
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Born | 1971 or 1972 (age 52–53)[1] Dublin, Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
Education | Drama and English |
Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin (1990 – 1994) |
Occupation(s) | RTÉ broadcaster and journalist |
Employer | RTÉ (1998–present) |
Spouse | John McMahon |
Children | 2 |
Evelyn O'Rourke (born 1971/1972) is an Irish broadcaster and journalist employed by RTÉ. She is the current Arts and Media Correspondent for RTÉ News since February 2024.[2]
O'Rourke joined RTÉ in 1998 as a researcher on The Gay Byrne Show and The Arts Show on RTÉ Radio 1 before moving on to become roving reporter on Today with Pat Kenny on RTÉ Radio 1 and The Gerry Ryan Show on RTÉ 2fm. She has served as a presenter on several RTÉ programmes, including Drivetime, Liveline and Morning Ireland, as well as an annual series on which she offers advice to Leaving Certificate students. Other television work includes Crimecall, The Daily Show, Seoige and as a judge on TV talent shows Glas Vegas and The All Ireland Talent Show.