Caitriona Perry

Journalist

Irish Dublin, Ireland

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist
NationalityIrish
Date of Birth15/10/1980
Age45 years
BirthplaceDublin, Ireland

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameCaitríona Perry

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Weight55 kg
Eye ColorGrey
Hair ColorBlonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNot Known
CollegeDublin City University, Ireland
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate Degree in Journalism (2002)
  • Masters Degree in International Relations (2010)
  • Study period at Boston University (2001)

Personal Life

HometownDublin, Ireland
ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Marathon running
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • pilates
  • yoga
Languages
  • Irish
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandName Not Known
Children
SonNot Known
DaughterNot Known

Family

FatherNot Known
MotherNot Known
Siblings
BrotherNot Known
SisterNot Known

Career

AboutCaitríona is a Chief Presenter with BBC News based in Washington, D.C. She is a multi-award-winning journalist and author who anchors nightly news programs including The Context USA and World News America, which airs on PBS stations nationwide.
Current PositionChief Presenter, BBC News (Washington, D.C.)
Previous Positions
  • Co-anchor, RTÉ News: Six One (January 2018 - May 2023)
  • RTÉ News Washington Correspondent (February 2013 - December 2017)
Early Career
  • Reporter and Producer at Newstalk
  • Legal Affairs Correspondent and Deputy Head of News at Today FM
Publications
  • In America: Tales from Trump Country (2016 US election)
  • The Tribe: The Inside Story of Irish Power and Influence in US Politics
Media Work
  • Anchors BBC News nightly programs
  • Hosts BBC podcast The President's Path
  • Regular contributor to NewsCast
  • Fronts special programming including BBC election night and inauguration coverage
  • Fronted BBC's 2024 US election results programme on BBC One, BBC News and international platforms

Favourites

Journalists
  • Cian McCormack
  • Miriam O Callaghan
  • Jesper Steinmetz
ActorDaniel Day-Lewis
TV ShowHouse of Cards

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She is proficient in multiple languages including Irish, English, French, German, and Spanish.
2. She is a dedicated enthusiast of physical fitness.
3. During a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Ireland, Donald Trump complimented her smile, calling it "nice."
4. Dublin City University named her as one of its Distinguished Alumni in 2015.
5. She has been recognised by the United States Congress for her contribution to public service broadcasting and commitment to transatlantic relations.
6. She has a global BBC audience of nearly 120 million people.
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