Sarah McInerney Keynote Speaker

Co-Presenter of RTÉ's flagship current affairs TV programme, Prime Time
News Broadcaster of the Year national award winner
Political reporter with the Sunday Times

Sarah McInerney's Biography

Sarah McInerney is an accomplished journalist, author, broadcaster, speaker and moderator.

A graduate of Trinity College Dublin,with a degree in Politics and Philosophy, Sarah has gone on to make significant contributions to the field of journalism. Sarah’s extensive media experience includes reporting and presenting for RTÉ, Newstalk, and the Sunday Times. She has anchored several flagship programs, including Morning Ireland and Drivetime on RTÉ Radio One, as well as The Sunday Show on Newstalk.

Sarah has also authored several publications, including a book, ‘Where No One Can Hear You Scream: A Memoir of Murder and Manslaughter.’ Additionally, she has written for various prestigious publications, including The Irish Times and The Guardian.

A highly respected and sought-after speaker and moderator, Sarah is known for her engaging and incisive contributions. She has spoken at numerous events and conferences, including the Dublin Tech Summit, the Dublin Feminist Film Festival, and the Global Women’s Summit.

Sarah has received numerous accolades and nominations for her contributions to journalism. In 2018, she was awarded the prestigious News Broadcaster of the Year award at the IMRO Radio Awards. She has also been a member of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s Media Literacy Network, promoting media literacy in Ireland.

Sarah’s notable education, combined with her impressive professional experience, has made her a valuable asset to various organisations. She has served on several boards and committees, including the board of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

She has anchored flagship programmes across RTÉ and Newstalk, bringing authority and credibility to national conversations on politics, society and current affairs.
She draws on extensive reporting experience across leading outlets to deliver sharp, informed perspectives on complex and sensitive issues.
She is an award-winning broadcaster known for incisive questioning that challenges assumptions and deepens audience understanding.
She moderates high-profile events with clarity and confidence, creating engaging discussions across diverse topics and audiences.
She helps organisations navigate complex narratives and communicate with impact, informed by her work across journalism, broadcasting and public discourse.