Sinéad Crowley has announced her departure from RTÉ News.
The Dubliner has worked at the station for 25 years, acting as Arts and Media Correspondent for RTÉ News and Current Affairs on television, radio and online. Outside of her reporting, Sinéad has also found success as a crime novelist and university lecturer.
Taking to social media, the broadcaster explained: “A quarter of a century flies when you’re having fun. Working for RTE has allowed me to travel the world, cover fascinating stories, meet many heroes (U might guess one or 2 of them) and work with wonderful colleagues who became my friends.”
“But after spending literally half my life in the newsroom it’s time to turn the page.”
Continuing: “A new adventure begins in September but for now I’d like to thank my RTE family, the best in the business and everyone who shared their stories with me over the years, in particular those in the arts world.”
“I’ll miss the front row seats and the back stage access, although at least now I’ll get to see entire shows again rather than rushing off to edit.”
Signing off: “It has been an absolute privilege. See you down the road.”
Many of her peers in the industry wished her well with her future endeavors.
Sinéad – go neirí go geal leat ! I am in denial that it’s been 25 years ! beir bua. K
— Kevin Cummins (@El_Rescate_) July 28, 2023
You will be sorely missed, Sinéad. Your coverage of the arts & culture has been exemplary. So many important things would not have found their way into the news agenda but for you. I hope your successor follows your good example. Go n-eirí go geal leis an chéad caibidil eile!
— Doireann Ni Bhriain (@DoireannNiB) July 29, 2023
Maybe now, someday, we will manage a proper introduction and chinwag instead of rushing past each other backstage at the interval of something or other !!
Bon chance !— john creedon (@johncreedon) July 28, 2023
Wow sinead, big moves! Best of luck with the next steps. 💗
— Louise McSharry (@louisemcsharry) July 28, 2023