Desmond Cahill was born on 12 December 1959 and is an Irish sports presenter and commentator with national broadcaster Raidio Teilifis Eireann.
26 Facts About Des Cahill
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From 2009 to 2022, Cahill presented RTE television's GAA highlights programme The Sunday Game.
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Des Cahill is the regular weekday morning sports presenter on Morning Ireland and Today with Sean O'Rourke.
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Des Cahill previously presented a daily radio programme called Drivetime Sport on RTE Radio 1.
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Des Cahill emerged as a hugely popular figure on the first series of Dancing with the Stars in 2017.
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Des Cahill reached week 10 in the 12-week series, partnered by professional dancer, Karen Byrne.
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Des Cahill was named "Ireland's Most Influential Journalist on Twitter" in 2015 and 2016.
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Des Cahill was educated at Colaiste Mhuire in Dublin and began his career as a newspaper reporter.
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Des Cahill did a weekly match report for the Evening Press called The Big Match, featuring a GAA club match in Dublin.
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Des Cahill replaced Joe O'Brien, who was to be a future colleague in the RTE Newsroom.
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Des Cahill was based in Killarney, covering all of South Kerry.
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Des Cahill joined RTE in 1984 as a TV news reporter, but quickly began reporting for the Sunday Sport programme on RTE Radio 1.
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Des Cahill has presented programmes from many of the world's top sporting events, including some memorable Irish victories at Olympic Games, FIFA World Cups, UEFA European Championships, Tour de France and the Ryder Cup.
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Des Cahill designed an ABU shirt, with a crest in Latin, reading "Uppus Cantonis Aris".
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Des Cahill engaged with listeners, whose letters and e-mails became a key part of the show.
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In 1993, Des Cahill received a Jacob's Award for his radio broadcasts.
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In May 2004, while discussing Westmeath's first victory over Offaly in 55 years with Micheal O Muircheartaigh on Morning Ireland, Des Cahill attracted criticism for his remarks that Westmeath had been under BIFFOs for all that time.
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When Des Cahill went to Beijing for the Summer Olympics in 2008, Bertie Ahern took over presenting duties on The Road to Croker.
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On 9 June 2010, Des Cahill co-hosted the opening ceremony of the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games Irish heats at Thomond Park with Ian Dempsey.
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In July 2011, the Football Association of Ireland complained about remarks made by Des Cahill while discussing the organisation's AGM on the Saturday Sport radio show.
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Des Cahill has been featured on Nob Nation, a topical comedy radio show which is written and produced by Oliver Callan.
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Des Cahill emerged as a hugely popular figure on the first series of Dancing with the Stars in 2017.
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Des Cahill was partnered by Irish professional dancer Karen Byrne.
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In October 2022, Des Cahill announced that he would be stepping down from his role as host of The Sunday Game after 15 seasons of hosting.
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Des Cahill is married to Caroline, a native of Ballyshannon.