RTÉ reveals Bryan Dobson's replacement on News at One

Rachael English is to replace Bryan Dobson as the host of News at One on Radio One.

RTÉ has announced Rachael English is to replace Bryan Dobson as the host of News at One.

Ms English has been a part of Morning Ireland since 2010 and will move to become the permanent presenter of the lunchtime news on July 15.

Mr Dobson retired from the broadcaster earlier this month.

Speaking about the move, Ms English said she had "always hoped" she would get to return to the News at One, having had one of her first jobs there.

"It was where I first worked as a stand-in presenter. I've always hoped that one day I'd get to return, so I'm delighted to be doing so now," she said. 

It feels like coming home. 

"It's been a privilege to present Morning Ireland, and I'd like to thank the colleagues who have made getting up at 4am bearable. I'm looking forward to working with the fantastic team on the News at One."

RTÉ managing director of news and current affairs Deirdre McCarthy said: "Rachael is a highly respected journalist and outstanding broadcaster. I am delighted that she will now be joining the exceptional team of journalists on our flagship News at One programme."

Former News at One host Bryan Dobson retired earlier this month. 

Ms McCarthy hailed Ms English's "extensive broadcast experience", having first joined RTÉ in 1991 as a news reader.

Since then, she has presented The Late Debate and Saturday View before joining Morning Ireland 14 years ago.

She has covered the Good Friday Agreement, the 9/11 attacks and multiple general elections in her time at RTÉ and was inducted into the IMRO Hall of Fame in 2022.

Ms McCarthy added: "Rachael is very familiar to our listeners from presenting Morning Ireland. She will continue to bring her focus and integrity in this new role, representing the public interest on the programme. 

"She is exceptional at asking the probing questions, the questions the listeners want answers to and holding those in power to account. 

"Her extensive broadcast experience along with her measured tone, reassuring and calm delivery will ensure listeners will continue to tune in every day."