Morning Ireland presenter Mary Wilson becomes latest big name to leave RTÉ

Morning Ireland presenter Mary Wilson becomes latest big name to leave RTÉ

Broadcasting stalwart Mary ­Wilson is ­retiring this month, in what will be another blow to RTÉ.

McInerney the favourite to take over Mary Wilson seat on Morning Ireland

RTÉ insiders believe Sarah McInerney, co-presenter of Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, will replace Mary Wilson on Morning Ireland. Sources within the broadcaster told the Irish Daily Mail the strong preference is for the Galway woman to take over from Ms Wilson whose retirement was reported at the weekend. Ms Wilson turns 65 later this month and will present her final Morning Ireland on September 24. Ms Wilson turns 65 later this month and will presen…

One name tipped to replace Mary Wilson on Morning Ireland

RTÉ insiders believe Sarah McInerney, co-presenter of Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, will replace Mary Wilson on Morning Ireland. Sources within the broadcaster said the strong preference is for the Galway woman to take over from Ms Wilson whose retirement was reported at the weekend. Ms Wilson turns 65 later this month and will present her final Morning Ireland on September 24. Ms McInerney is also the co-host of TV’s Prime Time, so if she is moved …

RTÉ lose another major presenter

RTÉ may be in for another mass exodus as a third big name has left the station, following news of heavy hitters Claire Byrne and Joe Duffy leaving the broadcaster. In another blow to RTÉ Radio 1, veteran journalist Mary ­Wilson is set to ­retire at the end of September. The Morning Ireland host will present her last show on Wednesday, 24 September. Today's top videos It is understood that the journalist, who is set to turn 65 this year, had the…