David Davin-Power
Irish journalist (1952–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Davin-Power (24 April 1952 – 31 October 2024) was an Irish journalist, best known for his work as a political correspondent with RTÉ News.[1]
David Davin-Power | |
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.jpg) Davin-Power in 2009 | |
| Born | 24 April 1952 Portobello, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | (aged 72) Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | RTÉ News |
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| Children | 5 |
Career
Davin-Power was one of the first presenters of Morning Ireland, along with David Hanly.[2] He was also a former Northern Ireland Editor for RTÉ News and Current Affairs.[3] In the early 1990s, he served as the head of news for the now-defunct Century Radio.[4]
In August 2001, Davin-Power was made a political correspondent at RTÉ.[1] In March 2009, he made an appearance on RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock from the Fianna Fáil Ardfheis, surrounded by members of the party glaring at the camera.[5]
In 2015, Davin-Power co-presented the RTÉ documentary Gallipoli – Ireland's Forgotten Heroes, discussing the World War I campaign from an Irish perspective.[6]
In 2018, Davin-Power was an award adjudicator for the Mayo Association of Dublin.[7]
Personal life and death
Davin-Power was born in Portobello, Dublin[8] on 24 April 1952[9] and was educated at University College Dublin.[10] He was married to Dearbhla Collins since 2001,[11] the sister of Finghin Collins, and previously to Christine Bowen. He had five children, three from his first marriage and two from his second.[12]
Having been ill since March,[13] Davin-Power died at the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin on 31 October 2024, aged 72.[14][15][9]
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