Peter Collins (broadcaster) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peter Collins
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Collins in 2020
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| Born | 22 February 1964 |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
| Known for | Contributions to RTÉ Sport |
Peter Collins (also known as Peadar Ó Coileáin in Irish) is a famous Irish sportscaster. He works for Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), which is Ireland's national television and radio company. You can often see him on RTÉ's live sports shows. He covers many exciting sports, including soccer, Gaelic games (like Gaelic football and hurling), Formula One car racing, track and field athletics, and Moto GP. Peter Collins is currently the main presenter for RTÉ's international soccer matches, the Champions League, and the 'live' League of Ireland football coverage.
Peter Collins grew up in Westport, a town in County Mayo, Ireland. He also played football for a local team called Westport United FC and helped them win a special award called the Connaught Cup in 1987.
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Peter Collins: A Career in Sports Broadcasting
From Radio DJ to Sports Star
Before Peter Collins became a full-time sports broadcaster, he worked as a radio DJ on a station called RTÉ 2fm. He also sometimes presented a TV and radio show called The Beatbox. This show was broadcast on both TV and radio at the same time.
Covering Major Sporting Events
Since 1990, Peter Collins has been a key part of RTÉ's coverage of all the biggest sports championships. He has presented or given commentary for events like the Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cup (for soccer), and the UEFA European Championship (also for soccer). This means he has helped millions of people in Ireland follow their favorite sports teams and athletes on the world stage for many years.
External Links
- Peter Collins to present Irish Sports Person of the Year Award live on RTÉ
- Peter Collins presents prizes at Slievenamon Golf Club Classic
