Rachael English was born on 1969 and is an Irish broadcaster and writer.
13 Facts About Rachael English
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In 2011, Kim Bielenberg said in the Irish Independent that Rachael English would be "a natural replacement for Sean O'Rourke if he ever moved on".
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Rachael English was born in Lincolnshire, where her mother, Ruth, was raised.
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Rachael English grew up in Shannon before going on to study Communication Studies at Dublin City University.
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Rachael English debuted in 1989 as a presenter on a new radio station, Clare FM.
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Rachael English briefly worked for the public relations company owned by RTE broadcaster Bill O'Herlihy, then moved to RTE 2fm as a newsreader in August 1991.
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Rachael English was brought into the News at One team at Christmas that year, when no other staff were available.
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Rachael English's father featured on the show, providing horse racing Cheltenham tips for her listeners.
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Rachael English presented The Late Debate on RTE Radio 1 until 2010, and was a substitute when Marian Finucane was not able to present her weekend radio show, The Marian Finucane Show.
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Rachael English became a permanent presenter of Morning Ireland in October 2010.
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On 30 May 2024, Rachael English was announced as the new presenter of the RTE News at One on RTE Radio 1 following the retirement of Bryan Dobson.
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Rachael English signed a two-book deal with Orion in 2012.
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Rachael English is on medication for the thyroid problem, possibly for the rest of her life, and has stated that at some point she plans to treat the lump she still has in her throat.