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Kirsty Dowdall

Who is Sarah McInerney? All you need to know about the RTE broadcaster

Sarah McInerney has been airing on RTÉ Radio One for almost two weeks and she's already impressing listeners.

The journalist and former Newstalk presenter has been presenting her talk show on the station during the week, and her way of questioning her guests has been described as 'tenacious'.

Her previous guests include Ryanair executive Eddie Wilson and Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan, both of which she had no intention of letting off easy in her questioning.

Sarah McInerney (VIP Ireland)

McInerney has been subject to a lot of praise in the media due to her dedication to asking the tough questions.

MEP Luke Flanagan tweeted: "Sarah McInerney is in a different league to Sean O' Rourke. It like she actually wants to get to the truth."

In her article for The Irish Times, Laura Slatterty said: "McInerney is already on course to become the most-respected figure on Irish radio.

“It’s also notable that McInerney reserves her fiercest grillings for those in positions of power or wealth who appear to be spoofing: politicians, developers, executives, banking representatives.”

McInerney earned her BA in Journalism from Dublin City University in 2003 and has since reported for The Sunday Tribune, as a Political Correspondent and Columnist for The Sunday Times as well as making documentaries and

She has also written a non-fiction book called Where No One Can Hear You Scream about women who were murdered or went missing in the Wicklow Mountains

With her impressive career in journalism, fearless questioning technique and entertaining radio show, she has really impressed listeners so far in her time on RTÉ.

Stephen tweeted: "I think the Irish media are a little too gentle on individuals in positions of power. Sarah McInerney bucks that tend but does so from a well researched position. She is absolutely terrific to listen to in the mornings."

Another admirer added: "Sarah McInerney is a breath of fresh air on the radio. Proper questioning, not afraid to keep at an issue. "

"She should stay."

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