Síomha Ní Ruairc

Síomha Emily Ní Ruairc is an Irish television presenter and podcaster.[1] She hosts various programmes for Virgin Media Ireland and TG4. She is one of the main presenters of Ireland AM, Ireland’s most watched breakfast television programme.[2]

Broadcasting career

Ní Ruairc began her on screen career in 2018, hosting An Ríl Deal and Réalta Agus Gaolta on TG4. She continues to present these series annually.[3]

In 2023, Ní Ruairc produced and presented an investigative documentary titled ‘Síomha: Idir Anam Is Corp’ (Síomha: Body and Soul). This aired on TG4 and the focus of documentary saw Ní Ruairc delve into the root of body issues experienced by women and young girls.[4]

Later on that year, Ní Ruairc presented Virgin Media's new Irish language dating show 'Grá Ar An Trá'. The series was a success and a second season was set to shoot in the summer of 2024.[5]

Since 2023, Ní Ruairc has presented Ireland AM, the country’s premier morning television show.[6]

Podcast

Ní Ruairc co-hosts bilingual podcast 'How To Gael' with Louise Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. The hosts tackle various topics, with the conversations transitioning between Gaeilge (Irish) and English.[7]

'How to Gael' is Ireland's number one bilingual podcast.[8]

Personal life

In June 2024, Ní Ruairc married actor and former UFC fighter Cathal Pendred.[9][10][11]

References

  1. ^ Hogan, Jen. "Síomha Ní Ruairc: Growing up in a house of girls, I looked at boys as aliens". The Irish Times. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
  2. ^ Tobin, Sarah-Jayne (18 August 2023). "Everything to know about Ireland AM's newest presenter Síomha Ní Ruairc". Evoke.ie. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  3. ^ Nolan, Darragh (7 June 2024). "TG4 search for Ireland's most talented family as Réalta agus Gaolta returns". Irish Independent. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  4. ^ Murphy, Lauren (29 April 2023). "TG4 presenter Síomha Ní Ruairc: 'I prioritised how I looked over almost everything else'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  5. ^ Burns, John (13 April 2024). "State to pay €500,000 to fund second series of Irish-language dating show 'Grá ar an Trá'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  6. ^ Townsend, Michelle (14 August 2023). "Ireland AM confirm two new guest hosts as Muireann O'Connell and Tommy Bowe take time off". RSVPLive.ie. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  7. ^ Donnelly, Niamh (24 March 2024). "How to Gael Podcast: 'We're just three friends who happen to be Gaeilgeoirs'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  8. ^ Clarke, Sophie (1 February 2025). "'Irish is having such a moment of visibility' trio behind bilingual podcast bringing tour to Belfast". The Irish News. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  9. ^ Keany, Daragh (25 June 2024). "Ireland AM Presenter marries Kin actor in fairytale wedding". Sunday World. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  10. ^ Magliocco, Sarah (21 June 2024). "Ireland AM and TG4's Síomha Ní Ruairc marries long-time love Cathal Pendred". RSVPLive.ie. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  11. ^ O'Neill, Bronwyn (24 June 2024). "Ireland AM's Síomha Ní Ruairc ties the knot". VIP Magazine. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
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