Miriam O'Callaghan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miriam O'Callaghan
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O'Callaghan in 2015 interview
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| Born | 1959 or 1960 (66–67) Foxrock, Dublin, Ireland
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| Education | Law |
| Alma mater | University College Dublin |
| Employer | RTÉ |
| Spouse(s) | Tom McGurk (1983–1995) Steve Carson (2000–present) |
| Children | 8 |
| Relatives | Jim O'Callaghan (brother) |
Miriam O'Callaghan is a famous Irish television presenter. She was born in 1959 or 1960. She works for RTÉ, which is Ireland's national broadcaster.
Miriam has presented Prime Time since 1996. This is a show about current events. She also had her own summer talk show called Saturday Night with Miriam, which started in 2005. Later, she began a radio show called Miriam Meets..., which was replaced by Sunday with Miriam. She was also the first woman to present a full episode of The Late Late Show.
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Early Life and Education
Miriam O'Callaghan studied law at University College Dublin. She earned her Bachelor of Civil Law degree in 1979. She also received a Diploma in European Law in 1981.
Her brother, Jim O'Callaghan, is a politician. He is a TD for the Fianna Fáil party. A TD is a member of the Irish parliament.
Miriam's Career in Television
Miriam O'Callaghan first worked for the BBC in Britain. Then, in 1993, RTÉ asked her to come back to Ireland. She started presenting Marketplace, a show about business and money. She also worked on a British TV show called Tonight with Sir Trevor McDonald.
Since 1996, Miriam has been the main presenter of Prime Time. This show looks at important news and events.
Talk Shows and Radio Work
In 2005, Miriam started her own summer talk show, Saturday Night with Miriam. This show was very popular. She also began working in radio in 2009 with Miriam Meets.... This show became a regular Sunday morning program on RTÉ Radio 1.
In 2013, she filled in for another presenter on RTÉ Radio One's daily morning show. After that, she got her own live Sunday morning radio show.
Important Events and Debates
Miriam has hosted many important events for RTÉ. In 2011, she led RTÉ's coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's state visit to the Republic of Ireland. This was a very big event for Ireland.
In October 2011, she hosted a debate for Prime Time with the candidates running for president. She also hosted the RTÉ Leaders Debate for the 2020 Irish general election. She will also host the final debate for the 2024 Irish general election. This debate will feature the leaders of the main political parties.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Miriam hosted The Late Late Show. She stepped in when the usual presenter was not available. This made her the first woman to present a full episode of this famous show.
Family Life
Miriam O'Callaghan has eight children. She married her first husband in 1983. They had four daughters together. They separated in 1995.
She later met her second husband, Steve Carson, while working. They got married in 2000. Together, they started their own television company called Mint Productions. Miriam has four sons with Steve.
Awards and Recognition
Miriam O'Callaghan has won several awards for her work.
- In 2003, she won the Television Personality of the Year Award at the Irish Film and Television Awards.
- In 2011, she received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Ulster University.
- In 2015, she was named UCD Alumnus of the Year in Law by University College Dublin.
- In 2017, University College Cork gave her an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
- She also won the RTÉ Guide Style Award in 2012.
