From Carmela Soprano to Mary Raftery: Katie Hannon of RTÉ on her cultural touchstones 

Born on a farm in Co Kerry, Katie Hannon draws on an ecelctic mix of favourite books and TV shows, as well as singling out the broadcasters she admires 

Katie Hannon of RTÉ.  Picture: Kieran Harnett 

Katie Hannon grew up on a farm in north Kerry, attending secondary school in Listowel. 

After more than a decade in print journalism, she joined RTÉ in 2004 where she has worked as a political correspondent and presenter, including Saturday with Katie Hannon, 1pm, RTÉ Radio 1.