Ciara Doherty

Ciara Doherty

Broadcaster, Barrister, Former Host of The Tonight Show & Ireland AM, Expert in Current Affairs

why book ciara?

  • Ciara Doherty has over 20 years of experience in television and radio, making her a leading voice in both news and current affairs
  • She hosted The Tonight Show on Virgin Media One, moderating high-profile debates on politics, current affairs, and social issues
  • Ciara holds a Law degree from UCD and later qualified as a Barrister at Law, showcasing her expertise in legal affairs

Biography

Ciara Doherty has over 20 years of experience in television and radio. She is also a qualified Barrister at Law.

With a strong background in news, current affairs, and factual entertainment, she has worked as a presenter and producer.

She hosted The Tonight Show on Virgin Media One, leading live debates on major news topics. Before that, she co-anchored Ireland AM, Ireland’s top breakfast show.

Ciara also produced and presented documentaries, including At Home with the Healy Raes and At Home with Country Music.

Ciara Doherty

She studied law at UCD before moving to London to study Broadcast Journalism. After working at ITV on shows including Pride of Britain Awards, she joined Newstalk Breakfast in 2006.

In 2016, she returned to Dublin and qualified as a Barrister.

Topics

Smart Business: A Community and Country Approach to Age Friendliness

Businesses across Ireland are embracing age-friendly practices to meet the needs of the growing older population.
In this discussion, Ciara highlights key strategies for building an age-inclusive country and the impact of public-private collaborations in driving change.

Ciara Doherty

testimonials

“As the host of The Gloss Gala 2024, Ciara brought authentic warmth and professionalism to the event, engaging with an audience of more than 1,600. Ciara ensures she has command of the brief and responds to every situation with grace, intelligence and humour.
In addition to her excellent hosting, she is a skilful interviewer and moderator of panel discussions, doing careful preparation and research while forging a connection with subjects, panellists and audience alike.
Ciara is a pleasure to work, a standout professional with great presence.”

Jane Mc Donnell, Publisher, The Gloss Magazine 

“Ciara Doherty is an exceptional MC and host, bringing both professionalism and charisma to our Local Enterprise Office events in Donegal. Her thoughtful and considered questioning ensures that discussions are engaging and balanced, while her excellent research ensures all topics are covered thoroughly.
She manages to keep the audience captivated, demonstrating a great skill in timekeeping, all while expertly guiding the panel to ensure the event stays focused and on point. Ciara is a safe pair of hands, and I would highly recommend her for any event.”

Brenda Hegarty, Head of Enterprise Donegal