I also enjoy hiking. Something went wrong, please try again later. [2] He joined Ulster Television as a reporter in 1980. Ken Reid joined UTV in 1994 and,. For years I put my career first but now I'm at the stage where I would love to be married and have children - and I don't mind admitting that. We enjoy nothing better than jumping on the train - she has her free travel pass now - and heading away for the day up to Londonderry to shop and have lunch.". Belfast-born and award-winning ITN foreign correspondent John Irvine talks to Alison Fleming about how an IS bomber almost killed him and how his wife and family have adapted to life in some of the worlds worst trouble spots, PROUD DAY: John Irvine receives the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters with his wife Libby at the Ulster University. [1] He moved into broadcasting by joining Downtown Radio. ABC ALJazeera BBC CitiTV CNN DW France24 NBC Net2TV Others RT TV3 UTV DelayTV KofiTV MagrahebTV ModernGhana | Movies Documentaries. Paul Thompson Clark MBE [1] [2] (born 4 December 1953, Belfast) [3] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. Television presenters from Northern Ireland, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Television_presenters_from_Northern_Ireland&oldid=704856725, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 February 2016, at 00:34. I will miss her terribly. I think ITN wouldve been disappointed if I hadnt done my job at the time I was Asia correspondent and it was the biggest story to hit the news headlines in years.. UTV (formerly Ulster Television) is a British free-to-air television channel owned and operated by ITV plc as part of the ITV Network.Formed in November 1958 and appointed as programme contractor for the Independent Television Authority soon after, UTV became the first indigenous broadcaster in Northern Ireland Source Media Outlet details Close friend Emma Little-Pengally announced her death on Saturday evening on Twitter. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It was a waiting game, he recalls but you were so used to covering political failure here. Who am I? A decent soul who suffered too much. BBC Newsline Presenter Stephen Watson is a politics graduate from Queens University and joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1999. "The clarity and eloquence of his reporting has earned him so many fans across the country and around the world." Catch up with the latest edition of UTV Live UTV Northern Ireland weather forecast I was very lucky, I decided to apply to the NCTJ (journalism) course at the College of Business studies, but I got a refusal. Proinsias eats very healthily so that also rubs off on me. Ireland's Rugby Number 10 BBC One 58 mins The story of the godmother of British Blues BBC One 59 mins BBC Sounds Anne-Marie Wallace Frozen peas in your beverage and other useless life hacks! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Oh, and lots of fizzy water! [15], The News Letter: "Two popular faces leaving UTV", There was heart behind the headlines, says Reporting the Troubles co-editor Ivan Little, Belfast Telegraph: "Big break for TV's Ivan as he dies on stage", News Letter: "Ivan's curtain call for play fans", UTV Press Office: "Behind the Scenes on "A History of the Troubles (according to Ivan Little)", "Legendary career of larger than life Ivan", Belfast Telegraph: "A Little goes a long way", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ivan_Little&oldid=1082297672, This page was last edited on 12 April 2022, at 11:25. If I'm feeling run down, I stick a bit of fake tan on and that helps. With Korea and Middle East tensions simmering, his work as an international correspondent continues apace, but while hes based with Libby and the children in Dubai, his home is very much where his heart is. He is engaged to Fiona and the couple have two children, Ben (6) and Dara (3). Northern Ireland . A Adam B B Pamela Ballantine Jason Barlow Jenny Bristow Neil Brittain Aidan Browne Lynda Bryans James Burke (science historian) Gordon Burns C Tina Campbell Mark Carruthers He is the main sports presenter on BBC Newsline but recently. For the Irvine clan, family always came first and any major moves were discussed with his wife. Towards the end, when the Hussein regime was fleecing us for money and disappearing fast, there were a lot of dodgy guys emerging and we thought they might be problematic. I took part in this year's Belfast Marathon relay for the charity Storehouse in Carrickfergus. Even though at times during the Troubles Tyrone and Fermanagh were fractious and relations were difficult, that wasnt true in Omagh. Name: Sara Moore. Former UTV presenter Aideen Kennedy has died aged 43. They are the nadir of mankind, he says of the terrorist organisation. I completed the full Belfast Marathon two years ago (still sore after the experience) and recently ran this year's Larne Half Marathon. I wish I'd had the opportunity at school to play but it wasn't the done thing. I'm not currently playing but haven't packed away my stick just yet. [9] He starred in The History of the Troubles (according to my Da)'. Im also looking forward to developing the next generation of broadcasters wholl be on the television in peoples homes every night, as we continue to bring high quality news and programmes to Northern Ireland.. . 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I just remember being really thrilled that they had done it. Paul Thompson Clark MBE[1][2] (born 4 December 1953, Belfast)[3] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. Rappahannock UTV accident results in one child airlifted to hospital, another taken to trauma center; Youngkin's housing ideas stir worries of lost local control over Virginia land; BZA rules in favor of Charlotte Wagner's dog training facility; Washington column for Feb. 24; Down Memory Lane, Feb. 23 Sometimes they go hand-in-hand; Washington column for Feb. 24; Down Memory Lane . A spokeswoman said: The UTV family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former colleague and friend Aideen Kennedy. [6], He was born in Belfast and attended St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Belfast. The joy of the political progress turned to tragedy when the Omagh bomb ripped through the heart of the town where John learned his craft, and where he had felt at home as a young reporter. This category has only the following subcategory. [12], St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Belfast, "Ten things you didn't know about.. - imported - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk", "Presenter Paul Clark presented with MBE from Queen - Belfast Newsletter", "He's back! I am a filmmaker and freelance multi-media journalist specialising in photography, video, and social media. Will the Windsor Framework be enough for the DUP? Luckily the Americans got into the city centre quite quickly. I'm very proud of both Sarah and Christopher as they both have great careers. I've never touched a cigarette. Im here if I can do anything at all. I'm not sure they actually do anything but I love coconut! Relationship to Inez: Daughter. [10] Clark is patron of the Northern Ireland Hospice. With his experience of political conflict, gleaned from reporting during the Troubles, it was easy to apply the Northern Ireland template to the story. Consent Search for articles. A: I am more conscious of what I eat now and try to make everything from scratch (well, as best I can). Originally from Larne, she recently moved to Belfast with her boyfriend Ben and owns two two-year-old collies, Sheriff and Luna. John Irvin reports from Baghdad as explosions go off in the background during his years with ITN. My mum and I have always been close, like friends. This byline is mine, but I want my name removed. It was a kick in the teeth for everyone, but to an extent galvanised the politicians to get back at it and made them realise what they were leading us all away from. He also represented UTV on the Board of ITV Network Ltd. Three of UTVs most famous faces are to leave in the spring, the broadcaster has announced this afternoon. So life has not gone well and I am as sick as I was as when I went in to hospital so essentially going home to die but getting palliative care. For John, covering the conflict in Jerusalem was an extension of the work hed done at UTV. I can cover up to 90 miles. Sign up to our FREE newsletter. He is currently a presenter and reporter for UTV Live. Reporter. I try to avoid looking at my phone in these times to disconnect from the news world. His fearless reporting skills were no doubt honed by his years covering the conflict in Northern Ireland and he says that his upbringing here helped, with everything hes reported on subsequently being a derivative of those experiences. They miraculously escaped unharmed from the devastating tsunami which hit the region. Noel Thompson He has presented BBC Newsline for the last ten years, and also hosts the weekly politics programme Donna Traynor Joined the BBC in 1989 and is anchor of BBC Newsline. Statistics All Time 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 . Born and raised in Malone with his sister Juliet, he was son of the late Dr Ken and Jackie Irvine. UTV (formerly Ulster Television) is a British free-to-air television channel owned and operated by ITV plc as part of the ITV Network.Formed in November 1958 and appointed as programme contractor for the Independent Television Authority soon after, UTV became the first indigenous broadcaster in Northern Ireland. So I arrived and Joan Fitzpatrick, who was in charge of the course, said that they had made a mistake. [2] [3] Journalism career [ edit] Reid's career as a journalist began at The News Letter in 1977, where he remained for seven years. But Indian is my favourite takeaway and - let's be honest - everyone needs chocolate, especially on a Sunday. But she wanted to be with the man she loved. Like, share and comment on stories in the news from UTV. Welcome to the Northern Ireland Assembly web site, which was set up to inform interested viewers of the day-to-day business and historical background of devolved Government in Northern Ireland. [3] In his time at UTV, he has been a presenter and reporter on the evening news magazines Six Tonight and UTV Live,[4] Witness Review[6] and UTV School Choir of the Year. I also tried football for two seasons. Name: Occassions; Mark Pougatch: 1 : Lee Dixon: 1 : . She loves her job at UTV and I think that comes across in her bubbly and outgoing personality. UTV Brexit Politics Northern Ireland Monday 27 February 2023, 6:46am The controversial arrangements have created red tape on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It was hectic at that time. Stints in Washington followed, before the family settled in Dubai, where John set up the ITV News Dubai bureau in 2010 covering stories across the Indian sub-continent, Africa and the Gulf region. She outlined daily life in the war-torn city running the gauntlet of suicide bombers on the school run, and how her toddler son liked to pretend the spoonfuls of food he was being fed were an incoming Cobra helicopter. He was also Head of Newsgathering at Five News. She is survived by her two children Jacob and Eva, as well as her parents Noel and Maura. My feeling was that the Iraqis had been incredibly decent to us and wed been dropping bombs on no-fly zones since 1991 during the first Gulf War. Growing up in Saint Helena was wonderful as it is beautiful, but when it was time for me to go to university I was keen to travel. The minutiae of implementing the Good Friday Agreement wasnt of interest to a national audience and so my bosses in London decided they would send me off to Jerusalem, as I knew a bit about territorial conflict.. BBC weatherman Barra Best said: So sorry to read this. UTVs Head of News and Programmes, Simon Clemison has paid tribute to their huge contributions down the decades to news and programmes at the broadcaster. (UTV)' (B McElduff, F . As for skin products, I love using Liz Earle's cream cleanser, Lush's Angels on Bare Skin daily scrub and Clarins' Duo Serum. UTV Media Apr 2014 - Sep 20146 months Assisting in the television division and working alongside Reporters, Producers and Editors on live programs including The Magazine, UTV Live & UTV. DCI John Caldwell: The New IRA threat after Omagh shooting, The Firm: Inside Lurgan and Portadowns cross-community crime gang. It was very targeted with smart weapons so I decided to stay. I was sorry that I was there to report it, but I didnt want anyone else to report it because I knew the town. If you ever come across them, will you an eye out for them, they are the kindest, sweetest most thoughtful kiddies. Her older brother Rory was killed in a road accident when he was just a year old. 59 people including 12 children drown as boat sinks off Italy - BBC News However, I am known as the "cold queen" due to catching every bug that goes around! Pages in category "Television presenters from Northern Ireland" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. Following the year-long course, John became a cub reporter at the Tyrone Constitution in 1983, where he worked until he joined the UTV News team three years later. Broadcasting career [ edit] Clark was among the original presenters on RT Radio 2 in 1979 [4] and later presented on BBC Radio Ulster. We were a very close family and we did a lot together.. Fingers crossed it works for me! I love sport and wouldn't feel like me if I wasn't doing something. Do you take regular exercise and if so, what? Reporter and Presenter, UTV Belfast Ireland, United Kingdom As seen in: UTV, Illumination, Medium, ITV News - What You Need To Know UTV reporter/presenter sarah.clarke1@itv.com Is this you? I love vegetables. I remember when the Americans came into Baghdad there was actually a great mood of optimism and they were warmly welcomed. Each and every interview has left its mark on me. Life really can deal some bitter blows. Much love xxx., CITV presenter 'had to wear minimiser bra' after viewers complained about her breasts, Susanna Reid forced to 'cover up' after suffering wardrobe mishap moments before GMB, Andrew Buchan rips up marriage to wife Amy Nuttall and moves in with new co-star, Ken Reid, former UTV political editor,tweeted: Tonight the thought @Aideen_Reporter is no longer with us is just heartbreaking. Click Submit to add your listing to the database. Journalism career [ edit] Little was born in September 1951, and began his career as a journalist working for The Portadown Times and the Belfast Telegraph. Tracey Magee's age is 53. Following the tragic news, tributes have been pouring in for the dedicated journalist. After graduation, I had to go back home but I really missed him. Broadcasting career [ edit] Smith began her broadcasting career at Downtown Radio as a newsreader and reporter. Me and my health: UTV reporter Sara Moore on her lifestyle Sporty type: Sara Moore By Linda Stewart Tue 14 May 2019 at 02:34 The 36-year-old is a reporter with UTV. The couple have just celebrated 25 years of marriage, and have two children, Elizabeth (22) who graduated earlier this month from Edinburgh University with a degree in international relations, and Peter (17) who is studying for his A-levels in Dubai College where the family are based. It's good to give the brain a break. Former UTV presenter Aideen Kennedy has died aged 43. You name it, these guys were stooping lower than anyone had done before.. God bless her. Bleeding in stomach pic.twitter.com/8VFqHTeKYr. My go-to product is widely available and very affordable - water. I am so lucky to say that every morning I get up, it has never felt like work! I don't drink fizzy or energy drinks but I do love fizzy water and find that it fills me up when I'm trying to be good. [11], In June 2015, Clark was awarded an honorary degree by the Ulster University for services to broadcasting and his charity work with UNICEF. With his young family settling into an apartment in the city, it wasnt long before he was at the heart of the action when the second intifada happened just two days into the job. [7], Little has appeared on stage in the plays The Quare Gunk,[8] Scenes from the Big Picture, Educating Rita and Dealer's Choice. A couple of journalists had been killed in our hotel by an American tank shell or missile the day before so everyone was a bit jumpy. A: In general, no, ageing is inevitable. Fortunately, mum is a friendly and outgoing person and she made her own friends here, too. 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