Una O'Hagan facts for kids
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Una O'Hagan
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| Born | 1962 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Alma mater | Dublin Institute of Technology |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
| Employer | RTÉ |
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RTÉ News |
| Spouse(s) | Colm Keane (until his death, 2022) |
| Children | 1 son (deceased) |
Una O'Hagan is a well-known Irish author and journalist. She used to be a newsreader for RTÉ, which is Ireland's main radio and television station. She presented many important news shows, including the Six One News and Nine O'Clock News. Una was a familiar face on Irish television for many years.
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Una O'Hagan's Early Life and Career
Una O'Hagan was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. She went to school at Dominican College in Eccles Street. After school, she studied journalism at the Dublin Institute of Technology. She finished her studies in 1982.
Starting at RTÉ
In 1983, just one year after graduating, Una joined RTÉ. She began her career there as a newsreader on RTÉ Radio 2. By early 1986, she became a news reporter for RTÉ. This meant she would go out and gather news stories.
Reporting on Big Events
Una O'Hagan covered many important events throughout her career. She traveled to different places to report on major news stories.
Meeting Nelson Mandela
In 1990, Una had the amazing chance to meet and interview Nelson Mandela in Zambia. This was very special because he had only been released from prison a couple of weeks before. He had been held captive on Robben Island for many years.
Covering Irish Politics
Una also reported on important moments in Irish politics. In 1990, she covered the election of Mary Robinson as the President of Ireland. Mary Robinson was the first woman to become president of the country. Two years later, in 1992, Una went with President Robinson on a special visit to Australia.
Other Key Reports
Una O'Hagan reported on many other significant events. She covered the release of Brian Keenan, a hostage from Beirut, in 1990. She also reported on important talks in Brussels about a new EU constitution in 2003. Una even helped present RTÉ's coverage of the events of 9/11.
Hosting Live News Shows
As a news anchor, Una hosted live television programs during major national and international events. She covered the deaths of former Irish leaders like Jack Lynch in 1999 and Garret FitzGerald in 2011. She also reported on the historic visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland in 2011. Una even covered the 2012 United States presidential election live.
Una's Time as a News Presenter
Una O'Hagan was a very well-known news presenter in Ireland. For nine years, from 1996 to 2005, she co-presented RTÉ's main news program, Six One News, with Bryan Dobson. She presented her final news bulletin on Sunday, February 25, 2018.
Una O'Hagan's Books and Family Life
Una O'Hagan was married to Colm Keane, who was also an author and a former broadcaster for RTÉ. Sadly, Colm passed away in 2022.
Writing Books Together
Una and Colm wrote four books together. Their book The Little Flower, St. Thérèse of Lisieux: The Irish Connection was a number one bestseller when it came out in September 2018. They also wrote Animal Crackers: Irish Pet Stories, which was a bestseller published in June 2016. Their other books include The Village of Bernadette: Lourdes, Stories, Miracles and Cures - The Irish Connection (September 2019) and The Book of St. Brigid (September 2021).
Una and Colm faced a very sad time when their son, Seán, passed away in 2007.
