Gareth O'Callaghan

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Ireland's education system still fails too many Leaving Cert students

Despite recent reforms, Ireland's education system still undervalues vocational skills and overlooks students who learn in different ways

SGareth O'Callaghan: US democracy teetering even as it celebrates its 250th anniversary

Gareth O'Callaghan: Father’s Day reminds us there is no such thing as a perfect dad

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Gareth O'Callaghan: I took the Leaving Cert again last week. Here's what I learned

SGareth O'Callaghan: Nuala O Faoláin showed us how to confront our unspoken fears

Gareth O'Callaghan: Bosco was ahead of its time — why the beloved RTÉ children’s show still matters today

Author and broadcaster Gareth O'Callaghan writing new book despite incurable disease

Popular author and broadcaster Gareth O’Callaghan is busy writing his next book and is staying positive despite being diagnosed with a rare life-changing and incurable disease.

Sun, 07 Apr, 2019

Gareth O'Callaghan to return to the airwaves for Christmas

Broadcaster Gareth O'Callaghan who retired from radio after he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) will return to the airwaves this Christmas to raise funds for charity.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2018

Gareth O'Callaghan to have 'final blast' in last Classic Hits 4FM show today

Radio presenter Gareth O'Callaghan has said his "final blast" on air at Classic Hits 4FM this afternoon will be a chance to "celebrate good times".

Fri, 31 Aug, 2018

'Death doesn't scare me, I just don't want to die': Gareth O'Callaghan talks about MSA diagnosis

Radio presenter Gareth O'Callaghan joined Ryan Tubridy this morning on RTÉ Radio 1 where he spoke of his diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).

Tue, 28 Aug, 2018

Gareth O'Callaghan 'positive and remaining strong' after disease diagnosis

Broadcaster and author, Gareth O'Callaghan, has said he is "blown away" by the kind messages of support he has received from people he has never even met following his diagnosis with Multiple System Atrophy. (MSA)

Mon, 20 Aug, 2018

Gareth O'Callaghan to step down from radio after being diagnosed with 'incurable' and rare disease

Broadcaster and author, Gareth O'Callaghan, says he plans to remain "strong and positive" in spite of having to leave his role in Classic Hits FM following his diagnosis with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).

Sat, 18 Aug, 2018