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14 Facts About Philip Boucher-Hayes

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Philip Boucher-Hayes was born on 1971 and is a journalist at RTE.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes is a news reporter, television and radio presenter.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes's father lived in Leeson Street before moving out west.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes was educated in Newtown School, Waterford, and began his journalism career as a freelance contributor to local newspapers before going on to study History and Politics in University College Dublin.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes began his career by reporting on RTE Radio 1's Five Seven Live and RTE 2fm's The Gerry Ryan Show before producing The Gay Byrne Show.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes was reported in 2006 as being the new presenter of Five Seven Live.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes reported on the Kosovo War in 1999, Latin America, the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories and Iran.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes worked as RTE's reporter for numerous historic events, including stints in Southeast Asia, New York City and Iraqi Kurdistan.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes covered Irish politician Liam Lawlor's release from jail.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes presented the investigative radio series, Investigation on One on RTE Radio 1 each Monday evening.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes has presented Liveline in the absence of regular presenter Joe Duffy.

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On 19 October 2022, it was confirmed that Philip Boucher-Hayes would take up presenting duties on Countrywide on RTE Radio 1.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes appeared on The Panel on 27 November 2008.

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Philip Boucher-Hayes is the nephew of fellow RTE radio broadcaster Myles Dungan.