Age, Biography and Wiki
Claire Byrne was born on 11 August, 1975 in Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland, is an Irish radio and TV presenter. Discover Claire Byrne's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Journalist · Presenter · News presenter |
| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
11 August, 1975 |
| Birthday |
11 August |
| Birthplace |
Mountrath, County Laois, Ireland |
| Nationality |
Ireland
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 11 August.
She is a member of famous Journalist with the age 48 years old group.
Claire Byrne Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Claire Byrne height not available right now. We will update Claire Byrne'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 Claire Byrne's Husband?
Her husband is Richard Johnson
(m. 2003; div. 2006)
Gerry Scollan
(m. 2016)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Richard Johnson
(m. 2003; div. 2006)
Gerry Scollan
(m. 2016) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Claire Byrne Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Claire Byrne worth at the age of 48 years old? Claire Byrne’s income source is mostly from being a successful Journalist. She is from Ireland. We have estimated Claire Byrne'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 |
Journalist |
Claire Byrne Social Network
Timeline
Claire Byrne (born 11 August 1975) is an Irish radio and television presenter.
In 2004, she replaced Gráinne Seoige as the main female presenter of the TV3 News at 5.30.
Byrne joined the independent Irish radio station Newstalk in 2006, amid a high-profile legal case with her former employer TV3, which went to court to stop the news anchor broadcasting on Newstalk's breakfast slot.
The marriage ended in 2006.
She presented the show with Ger Gilroy, with Ivan Yates taking over as co-presenter in 2009.
Byrne presented The Daily Show from September 2010 to March 2012.
In 2010, Byrne presented her last breakfast show with Newstalk before moving to RTÉ where she co-presented, until March 2012, The Daily Show with Daithí Ó Sé.
In 2013, she became an anchor on RTÉ's flagship current affairs programme Prime Time.
In a major shake up of news broadcasts on RTÉ in early 2013, Byrne joined the current affairs programme Prime Time as an anchor alongside Miriam O'Callaghan and Pat Kenny.
In 2013, she became engaged to business consultant Gerry Scollan.
She has three children, a boy born in 2013, and two girls, born in 2014 and 2017 respectively.
In November 2014, it was announced that she would have her own current affairs show, Claire Byrne Live, which would be broadcast on RTÉ One from January 2015.
From January 2015 until May 2022, she hosted her own self-titled weekly current affairs television programme, Claire Byrne Live.
In January 2015, she said in an interview that due to financial commitments she could not afford to be a stay at home mum for her children.
In 2016, Byrne married Scollan at a ceremony in Dublin attended by close friends and family.
In August 2020, she took over the hosting of the Today with ... programme, presenting it as Today with Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1.
Byrne is the daughter of Tom and Breda Byrne.
She grew up on the family farm in County Laois, and was educated locally at the Brigidine Convent in Mountrath.
She later studied Politics, Sociology and Social Science at University College Dublin, but did not complete the course.
She subsequently attended the Rathmines College of Further Education where she studied journalism.
Byrne is a client of self-styled "agent to the stars" Noel Kelly of NK Management.
Byrne began her broadcasting career with East Coast Radio and worked with BBC Radio in the Channel Islands, before becoming news editor with Channel 103 in Jersey.
She returned to Ireland shortly afterwards to take up her first television job as a reporter on the fledgling TV3.
Byrne left after just one year to work as London news anchor with Channel 5 and later with ITV News, but was lured back to TV3 to present the station's breakfast show Ireland AM.
In August 2020 Byrne took over as presenter of the re-titled Today with Claire Byrne, which had been known as Today with Sarah McInerney for the summer, after the retirement of Sean O'Rourke.
In February 2022, an episode of Claire Byrne Live aired entitled 'The Rise of Sinn Féin' which featured several guests explaining why they would or would not vote for Sinn Féin.
The episode was subject to criticism for alleged bias against the party, the credibility of the responses, and questions raised about RTÉ's responsibilities as a public broadcaster.
In May 2022, it was announced that Claire Byrne Live would end, and its final episode would air on 30 May 2022.
In April 2023, Byrne began hosting Ireland's Smartest, a quiz show developed by RTÉ.
Byrne was tipped to become host of The Late Late Show when fellow NK Management client Ryan Tubridy announced his departure; Bryne, however, ruled herself out in May 2023.
On 23 March 2020, Byrne announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19.
She returned to filming Claire Byrne Live in the RTÉ 1 studio on 6 April 2020.
Her garden shed, from which she presented in 2020, became the focus of attention again on 4 April 2022 when Byrne tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time and presented both her radio and television programme from the shed.
