| David Davin-Power | |
|---|---|
 Davin-Power in 2009 | |
| Born | (1952-04-24)24 April 1952 Portobello, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | (aged 72) Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | RTÉ News |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 5 |
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.
Career
Davin-Power was one of the first presenters of Morning Ireland, along with David Hanly. He was also a former Northern Ireland Editor for RTÉ News and Current Affairs. In the early 1990s, he served as the head of news for the now-defunct Century Radio.
In August 2001, Davin-Power was made a political correspondent at RTÉ. 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.
In 2015, Davin-Power co-presented the RTÉ documentary Gallipoli – Ireland's Forgotten Heroes, discussing the World War I campaign from an Irish perspective.
In 2018, Davin-Power was an award adjudicator for the Mayo Association of Dublin.
Personal life and death
Davin-Power was born in Portobello, Dublin on 24 April 1952 and was educated at University College Dublin. He was married to Dearbhla Collins since 2001, the sister of Finghin Collins, and previously to Christine Bowen. He had five children, three from his first marriage and two from his second.
Having been ill since March, Davin-Power died at the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin on 31 October 2024, aged 72.
References
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- "Star of the Day: Morning Ireland". RTÉ Guide. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- "RTÉ News Interactive: Westminster Election and Referenda". RTÉ News. 9 June 2001. Archived from the original on 11 October 2009. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- McNally, Tadgh (31 October 2024). "Former RTÉ journalist David Davin-Power dies aged 72". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- Hegarty, Shane (7 March 2009). "You've been framed". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
- Tyrrell, Fiona (21 April 2015). "Gallipoli – Ireland's Forgotten Heroes". Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
- "Yew Tree Ball 2018". Mayo Association of Dublin. 10 February 2018. p. 2. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- Surve, Aakanksha (31 October 2024). "Former RTE broadcaster David Davin-Power dies aged 72". Dublin Live. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ de Bréadún, Deaglán (3 November 2024). "Obituary: David Davin-Power, journalist and broadcaster well-known for his political reporting for RTÉ who 'wore his learning and eloquence lightly'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- McGee, Harry (31 October 2024). "David Davin-Power, former RTÉ correspondent, dies aged 72". The Irish Times. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- O'Sullivan, Mary (13 October 2024). "My favourite room: How pianist Dearbhla Collins and broadcaster David Davin-Power brought harmony to his grandparents' home". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- Daly, Susan (14 June 2008). "Dad's the word". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- Molony, Senan (31 October 2024). "President and Taoiseach lead tributes following death of former RTÉ broadcaster David Davin-Power". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- Gough, Ellen (1 November 2024). "'An RTE kingpin': Tributes paid after death of former broadcaster David Davin-Power". Carlow Live. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- "A Gentleman And Brilliant – Broadcaster David Davin-Power Remembered". Midlands 103. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
