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Bryan Dobson
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Bryan David Dobson
10 February 1960 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Other names | Dobbo |
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| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
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| Spouse(s) | Crea Dobson (m. 1994) |
| Children | 2 |
Bryan David Dobson (born 10 February 1960) is a well-known Irish journalist and news presenter. He worked for RTÉ, which is Ireland's main TV and radio broadcaster, for many years. Bryan was famous for presenting some of Ireland's most popular news programmes, including RTÉ News: Six One and Morning Ireland. He recently retired from broadcasting in 2024.
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Bryan Dobson's Early Life
Bryan Dobson grew up in a place called Sandymount in Dublin, Ireland. He went to Newpark Comprehensive School in Blackrock. This school was one of the first in Ireland to offer a special year called "Transition Year." During this year, Bryan got his first taste of broadcasting by presenting a half-hour radio show.
After finishing school, he decided to study media. He attended a course at the Rathmines College of Commerce, which is part of the Dublin Institute of Technology. This helped him learn the skills he needed for his future career in journalism.
Bryan Dobson's Broadcasting Career
Bryan Dobson has had a long and successful career in broadcasting, working for different stations before becoming a familiar face at RTÉ.
Starting in Radio and TV
Before joining RTÉ, Bryan worked at a local radio station in Dublin called Radio Nova. There, he hosted a nightly show called Dublin Today. He also gained experience working for BBC Northern Ireland before moving to the Republic of Ireland's national broadcaster.
Working at RTÉ
Bryan Dobson joined RTÉ in 1987. His first job there was as a reporter for a radio programme called This Week on RTÉ Radio 1. He later became a business correspondent, reporting on important economic news.
In 1991, Bryan started presenting the news for RTÉ. He became a very familiar face in September 1996 when he began co-presenting RTÉ News: Six One. This is a very important early evening news programme on RTÉ One. He worked alongside Sharon Ní Bheoláin on this show for 21 years.
After more than two decades on Six One, Bryan moved to a new role in October 2017. He started presenting Morning Ireland, a popular early morning radio show. He also sometimes presented RTÉ News: One O'Clock.
Bryan was also chosen to present special live programmes for RTÉ. For example, he covered important events like general elections. In May 2011, he was the main presenter for RTÉ's television coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Republic of Ireland. This was a very historic event.
On 24 January 2024, Bryan Dobson announced that he would be retiring from broadcasting. He had worked for RTÉ for 37 years. His very last show was on 3 May 2024.
Bryan Dobson's Personal Life
Bryan Dobson lives in Dublin with his wife, Crea. They got married in 1994 and have two children together.
