Bryan Dobson
Bryan Dobson | |
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| Born | Bryan David Dobson 10 February 1960 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Other names | Dobbo[1][2] |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupations | |
| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann(RTÉ) |
| Notable credits | |
| Spouse | Crea Dobson (m. 1994) |
| Children | 2 |
Bryan David Dobson(born 10 February 1960) is an Irish journalist, now retired, anewscasterand presenter who worked forRTÉ.He presented theRTÉ News at OneonRTÉ Radio One,RTÉ News: Six One,RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock,most recentlyMorning Ireland,and occasionallyRTÉ News: One O'Clock.
Early life[edit]
Dobson was raised inSandymount.He attendedNewpark Comprehensive School,Blackrock, Dublin.It was one of the first schools to introduce theTransition Yearprogramme. In it, he presented a half-hour radio programme.[3]When he finished school, he attended a media course in the Rathmines College of Commerce,Dublin Institute of Technology.[4]
Broadcasting career[edit]
Early career[edit]
Dobson previously worked for the Dublin pirate stationRadio Nova,hosting their nightlyDublin Todayprogramme. Before joining RTÉ, he worked forBBC Northern Ireland.[5][6]
RTÉ[edit]
Dobson joined RTÉ in 1987 as a reporter forThis Weekon Radio 1. He was later appointed as business correspondent, before joiningRTÉ Newsas a presenter in 1991. In September 1996, he was named as the co-presenter of the flagship early evening news programme,RTÉ News: Six OneonRTÉ One,alongsideSharon Ní Bheoláin.He left his position as co-presenter on 25 October 2017 after 21 years to move to early morning radio onMorning Ireland.[7][8][6]
He also presents various special programmes such as RTÉ's coverage ofgeneral elections.[5]In May 2011, he fronted RTÉ television coverage ofQueen Elizabeth II's visit to the Republic of Ireland.[9]
On 24 January 2024, Dobson announced his retirement from broadcasting, having worked for RTÉ for 37 years.[10]He presented his last show on 3 May 2024.[11]
Controversy[edit]
In 2003, Dobson became embroiled in a minor controversy. Dobson was accused of a conflict of interest when it was reported that he had provided some training for senior local authority officials in answering questions in the media, although the controversy was somewhat defused when Dobson expressed regret for what was viewed as a misjudgment.[12]
Personal life[edit]
Dobson lives in Dublin with his wife, Crea, and their two children.[5][6]
References[edit]
- ^"Sharon Ní Bheoláin called Bryan Dobson 'Dobbo' on the Six One earlier".TheJournal.ie.Journal Media. 27 November 2015.
- ^"Sharon Ní Bheoláin calls Bryan Dobson 'Dobbo' live on air".Irish Examiner.27 November 2015. Archived fromthe originalon 27 November 2015.
- ^"The anchorman of Irish news".Informer Newspaper Group. Archived fromthe originalon 21 July 2011.Retrieved7 November2009.
- ^Clifford, Michael (12 November 2006)."Anchorman".Sunday Tribune.Retrieved29 August2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^abc"RTÉ Biography and Webchat".RTÉ. 10 May 2006. Archived fromthe originalon 16 April 2009.Retrieved8 June2009.
- ^abc"Bryan Dobson: 'Enda Kenny said do nothing for six months… That sounds like pretty good advice'".independent.ie.4 May 2024.
- ^"Bryan Dobson readies his final 'Six One News' before move to Morning Ireland".Irish Independent.25 October 2017.Retrieved25 October2017.
- ^"Sharon Ní Bheoláin got a bit teary paying tribute to Bryan Dobson on his last ever Six One".Journal.25 October 2017.Retrieved26 October2017.
- ^Keane, Kevin (14 May 2011)."Broadcasters roll out big guns for visit".Irish Independent.Retrieved14 May2011.
- ^"Bryan Dobson to retire from RTÉ after 37 years".BreakingNews.ie.24 January 2024.
- ^"Dobbo on his health, family and how he'll spend his retirement".RTE News.6 May 2024.Retrieved8 May2024.
- ^"RTÉ to explain media coaching by Dobson to Oireachtas group".The Irish Times.6 June 2003.Retrieved18 June2009.
- 1960 births
- 20th-century Irish people
- 21st-century Irish people
- Living people
- Alumni of Dublin Institute of Technology
- Irish Anglicans
- Irish radio presenters
- Irish reporters and correspondents
- RTÉ newsreaders and journalists
- People from Sandymount
- People educated at Newpark Comprehensive School
- Broadcasters from County Dublin