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Cathal Goan (Cathal Séamus Goan) was born on 5 May, 1954 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a Director General of RTÉ from 2003 to 2011. Discover Cathal Goan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?
| Popular As |
Cathal Séamus Goan |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
5 May, 1954 |
| Birthday |
5 May |
| Birthplace |
Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality |
Belfast
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He is a member of famous Director with the age 69 years old group.
Cathal Goan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Cathal Goan height not available right now. We will update Cathal Goan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Cathal Goan's Wife?
His wife is Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill (m. 1983)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill (m. 1983) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Cathal Goan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Cathal Goan worth at the age of 69 years old? Cathal Goan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from Belfast. We have estimated Cathal Goan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Director |
Cathal Goan Social Network
Timeline
Cathal Séamus Goan (born 5 May 1954) was Director-General of RTÉ from 2003 to 2011.
He also played a leading role in the launch of TG4.
Goan was born in Ardoyne, Belfast.
He is an Irish language speaker.
He studied Celtic studies at University College Dublin.
He joined RTÉ as an archivist in 1979, with RTÉ Radio.
He became a producer and senior producer on RTÉ Radio.
In 1988, he moved to RTÉ Television and worked on Today Tonight.
Remaining in current affairs, he became editor of Cúrsaí, an Irish language television programme about arts and current affairs.
He became Editor of Irish Language Programming in 1990.
Four years after being appointed Editor, he was approached to become 'Ceannasaí' of the new Teilifís na Gaeilge.
From August 1994, he managed the commencement of the new television channel.
After a successful launch of the channel, where award-winning programming was produced, he returned to RTÉ in 2000.
He was appointed Director of Television and became a member of the RTÉ Executive Board.
Bob Collins retired as Director-General of RTÉ in 2003 to pursue a career elsewhere.
It was announced in July 2003 that Goan would fill this position.
He became the Director-General in October 2003.
In 2006, he was announced as member of the board of National Concert Hall, and will serve there until May 2011.
After the broadcast of a news item on nude pictures of Taoiseach Brian Cowen, Minister Michael Kennedy called for Goan to "consider his position" as Director-General of RTÉ.
In 2008, Goan had a salary of €280,000, but it was reduced by €35,000.
Goan also received criticism from Minister Éamon Ó Cuív in February 2010, when Sunday Mass was reduced to being broadcast just once a month on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.
Goan announced in July 2010, that he intended to step down at the end of his seven-year term.
His resignation was accepted by the RTÉ Board.
Goan is married to Irish singer Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill.
She met him when she was "16 or 17 [years of age]".
