Paul Thompson Clark MBE [1] [2] (born 4 December 1953, Belfast) [3] is a Northern Irish television presenter and journalist. The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? A decent soul who suffered too much. I took part in this year's Belfast Marathon relay for the charity Storehouse in Carrickfergus. [9] He is married to Carol and has two children, sons Peter and David. And of course well keep an eye out for them [Aideens children]. 4 August 2020 UTV Brian Black, a former presenter for UTV, died following an incident in Strangford harbour on Tuesday morning A former UTV presenter has died after a car entered Strangford. A couple of journalists had been killed in our hotel by an American tank shell or missile the day before so everyone was a bit jumpy. Im here if I can do anything at all. 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Although Frank Mitchell is probably now best known for the weather forecast, he began at UTV in 1987 as a continuity announcer and news presenter. Reporter. UTV Brexit Politics Northern Ireland Monday 27 February 2023, 6:46am The controversial arrangements have created red tape on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. God bless her. A: I am more conscious of what I eat now and try to make everything from scratch (well, as best I can). Ill try to make sure they get some decent weather., UTV colleague Rita Fitzgerald replied: Darling Aideen, Im so desperately sorry to hear this. (UTV)' (B McElduff, F . Who am I? [9] He starred in The History of the Troubles (according to my Da)'. [4] At the time, he stated his intention to become a freelance journalist and to maintain an association with his employers of 29 years. Further legislation came into force in 2001, which allows the owner of a dog that is the subject of a court destruction order to apply for an exemption from destruction. Northern Ireland. Day 19 in hospital say a wee prayer for me. At that stage, to me, he was Ian Paisley, and him going to the Temple Mount as Prime Minister was like Paisley going through the Bogside with a Union Jack technically its right, but its not a great idea. New post-Brexit deal agreed for Northern Ireland by UK and EU - BBC News . A: Exercise has always been a big part of my life, having played school and club hockey for years. I want to go back and do more of the trail - it's stunning and the coffee is out of this world. Growing up in Saint Helena was wonderful as it is beautiful, but when it was time for me to go to university I was keen to travel. So, I signed on for a secretarial course at the College of Business studies, and there was to be 39 girls and me! We soon realised we wanted to be together, so I left everything behind in 1969, which was extremely difficult and emotional, to come here. It's my own fault for not finding foods with iron in them to replace meat! Kennedys former employer issued a statement and hailed her a gifted broadcaster before sending their love to her family. Or snuggling up with Ben to watch the latest drama or Netflix series is a great de-stresser. Credit: PA. [5], Since leaving UTV has written for Belfast Telegraph. Solid bond: Sara Moore and her mother Inez. Choose from the drop-down to add Commentators, Presenters and Reporters using the Add Row button to submit more than one person. He also presented UTV Life for 10 years with Pamela Ballantine. Walking the dogs in a peaceful forest is when I feel most relaxed. [10] Clark is patron of the Northern Ireland Hospice. The couple have just celebrated 25 years of marriage, and have two children, Elizabeth (22) who graduated earlier this month from Edinburgh University with a degree in international relations, and Peter (17) who is studying for his A-levels in Dubai College where the family are based. Me and my health: UTV reporter Sara Moore on her lifestyle Sporty type: Sara Moore By Linda Stewart Tue 14 May 2019 at 02:34 The 36-year-old is a reporter with UTV. Prior to this, Michael spent a decade at Sky News in several senior roles including as Managing Editor, Sky News Ireland. But I'm very relaxed that there is a plan and a purpose for everyone and I have faith in that. Broadcasting career [ edit] Clark was among the original presenters on RT Radio 2 in 1979 [4] and later presented on BBC Radio Ulster. I am very passionate about park running and love how lots of people of all ages and abilities get involved. Irish News managing director Dominic Fitzpatrick and editor, Noel Doran also attended alongside broadcasters Paul Clark, from UTV, and Mark Devenport, from the BBC, and News Letter editor, Ben. They miraculously escaped unharmed from the devastating tsunami which hit the region. [2] [3] Journalism career [ edit] Reid's career as a journalist began at The News Letter in 1977, where he remained for seven years. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Her older brother Rory was killed in a road accident when he was just a year old. Proinsias got me into it as he plays Gaelic football and is always training. Life really can deal some bitter blows. UTV Media Apr 2014 - Sep 20146 months Assisting in the television division and working alongside Reporters, Producers and Editors on live programs including The Magazine, UTV Live & UTV. However, I am known as the "cold queen" due to catching every bug that goes around! [6], Co- Wrote Reporting the Troubles with long term friend Deric Henderson. I love a nap on a Saturday afternoon after my park run, though. For the Irvine clan, family always came first and any major moves were discussed with his wife. [5] Other than that, I've recently started taking echinacea in an attempt to ward off colds. There werent that many of us who stayed on. Brian and I got married in 1970, and I taught at a primary school until I had my children. If I'm feeling run down, I stick a bit of fake tan on and that helps. 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It is quite incredible, I see tourists and feel like tapping them on the shoulder and asking if theyre lost! He is a practising Presbyterian, though he was brought up Roman Catholic. Bleeding in stomach pic.twitter.com/8VFqHTeKYr. Walk, crawl or run - just come and be yourself. But, I love to go on long walks with my dogs about two or three times a week. [6], He was born in Belfast and attended St Mary's Christian Brothers' Grammar School, Belfast. I am a very private person and tend to keep my thoughts and feelings to myself, so my mum is usually my confidante. Little was born in September 1951, and began his career as a journalist working for The Portadown Times and the Belfast Telegraph. The minutiae of implementing the Good Friday Agreement wasnt of interest to a national audience and so my bosses in London decided they would send me off to Jerusalem, as I knew a bit about territorial conflict.. Do you take regular exercise and if so, what? So life has not gone well and I am as sick as I was as when I went in to hospital so essentially going home to die but getting palliative care. [1] He moved into broadcasting by joining Downtown Radio. There is nothing better than my mum's Sunday dinners. . I totally underestimated how tough it would be but it was well worth it. Jane Loughrey started at UTV in 1992, working as a journalist on the early morning bulletins. I have always been close to my family. Coming from Belfast has helped her through quite a few situations.. What makes a serial killer and why are we fascinated by them? Following the year-long course, John became a cub reporter at the Tyrone Constitution in 1983, where he worked until he joined the UTV News team three years later. We all need to take care. Holmes co-presented GMTV for twelve years between 1993 and 2005, before presenting Sky News Sunrise for eleven years between 2005 and 2016. George in return to airwaves - Belfast Newsletter", "Paul and son hope to hit high note with school choir - imported - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk", "Talking shop. - imported - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk", "When we met, it was just a case of love at first sight", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paul_Clark_(presenter)&oldid=1105608842, This page was last edited on 21 August 2022, at 00:56. Compiled by former Portadown Times and UTV reporter Ivan Little and former Ireland editor of the Press Association Deric Henderson, 'Reporting the Troubles' is a compilation of stories by journalists who worked in NI during that 40 years. We met when we were studying and started dating. They go with all our very best wishes. Great outdoors: Eden Wilson with her dogs. They were all thrilled with themselves and there was a real sense of achievement, although it was difficult after that because they all had to go back and sell it to constituencies.. With my mum being a teacher and my dad originally from Argentina, the nature of our family has always had the kids at the forefront. I was very stressed during my GCSEs and believe that was a trigger. "The clarity and eloquence of his reporting has earned him so many fans across the country and around the world." Catch up with the latest edition of UTV Live UTV Northern Ireland weather forecast [citation needed], Little took voluntary redundancy from the station in January 2009. 59 people including 12 children drown as boat sinks off Italy - BBC News I just remember being really thrilled that they had done it. But Indian is my favourite takeaway and - let's be honest - everyone needs chocolate, especially on a Sunday. My beautiful, funny, kind friend Aideen ( @Aideen_Reporter ) has passed away. He gave me the opportunity to become a feature reporter, and also start doing the weather." . Its exactly what you hope it would feel like! he laughs. Ireland's Rugby Number 10 BBC One 58 mins The story of the godmother of British Blues BBC One 59 mins BBC Sounds Anne-Marie Wallace Frozen peas in your beverage and other useless life hacks! When the news came through that a deal had been done, everyone was euphoric. The joy of the political progress turned to tragedy when the Omagh bomb ripped through the heart of the town where John learned his craft, and where he had felt at home as a young reporter. Almost 20 years on, John says his stand-out moment was covering the Good Friday Agreement for ITN, heralding the start of a long-awaited political breakthrough and the hope that the terrorism which had blighted Northern Ireland would be consigned to the past. Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University, John Irvine reporting from war zones during his years with ITN, John and Libby Irvine at the Ulster University ceremony with their children Peter and Elizabeth. Prior to this, he spent 12 years as Managing Director at UTV and sat on its Executive Board. If youve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page wed love to hear from you. She and her partner settled in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where they . I'm lactose-intolerant too, so I don't eat or drink any dairy products. She is survived by her two children Jacob and Eva, as well as her parents Noel and Maura. . 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The new Irish Sea Border: What does it mean? As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Presenters and Reporters using the Add Row button to submit more than one person. UK PM Rishi Sunak and EU chief expected to agree new Northern Ireland post-Brexit deal - BBC News 27.02.2023 | BBC. Ken Reid joined UTV in 1994 and, with politics playing such a large part of the news agenda in Northern Ireland, Ken has been a nightly figure on UTV Live at 6pm. Describing it as an amazing period, John was broadcasting nightly reports for ITV News from Baghdad during the intense aerial bombardment, winning a Royal Television Society Journalist of the Year award in 2003 for his coverage of the invasion. Former UTV presenter Aideen Kennedy has died aged 43. Television shows produced by Ulster Television, Northern Irish television personality and comedian, Northern Irish television and radio presenter, singer. Speaking about the announcement today, Ken said: Ive loved every minute of working at UTV, and Im very proud to have brought some of the most important news stories of the day into peoples homes over the years. pic.twitter.com/NX2r6ILMzd, The kids know. I would love to see Sara meet someone, fall in love and settle down, but it would have to be someone very special. UTV journalist Sarah Clarke speaking to Sean Smyth EIMEAR Gooderham (ne Smyth) was just 25 when she died peacefully in hospital with her family at her bedside. I bit my nails for more than 10 years and managed to stop through putting gel polish on them. I didnt really care about too much about the detail of it. It sounds a lot but somehow my body doesn't get tired of peddling! The Israel-Palestinian story was similar to Northern Ireland in that it was all quite condensed. I am a filmmaker and freelance multi-media journalist specialising in photography, video, and social media. One place you'll never find me is in the gym. I also enjoy hiking. [11], On taking voluntary redundancy from UTV, Little stated in a newspaper interview his desire to devote more time to acting, confirming that he had two major roles in prospect.[12]. She began her association with UTV in the Spring of 1997. Originally from Whitehead,. They have shown huge dedication and well be reflecting on their time with us, over the next few months before they leave. He also represented UTV on the Board of ITV Network Ltd. I'm very proud of both Sarah and Christopher as they both have great careers. Andrew Bandstra is a general assignment reporter for WISC-TV News 3 Now and Channel3000.com. This list may not reflect recent changes. [11], In June 2015, Clark was awarded an honorary degree by the Ulster University for services to broadcasting and his charity work with UNICEF. Sara Moore and her partner settled in Belfast and attended St Mary 's Brothers! 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