Ciara Doherty Keynote Speaker

Broadcaster and journalist with 20+ years’ media experience
Host of Newstalk Daily and former anchor of Ireland AM and The Tonight Show
Barrister-at-Law and experienced conference moderator

Ciara Doherty's Biography

Ciara Doherty is an accomplished broadcaster with more than 20 years’ experience across television, radio and live events. A qualified Barrister-at-Law, she brings authority, intelligence and natural ease to every platform she works across.

Ciara is a familiar voice on Newstalk, where she hosts the daily podcast Newstalk Daily. She is uniquely positioned as one of the few national broadcasters to have anchored both of Virgin Media Television’s flagship programmes — Ireland AM and The Tonight Show — where she led live national debates and high-stakes interviews on the issues defining the country.

Moving seamlessly between formats, Ciara has demonstrated her ability to handle everything from breaking news and political scrutiny to lifestyle, culture and human-interest storytelling.

Beyond broadcasting, Ciara is an experienced MC and moderator, regularly hosting conferences, corporate events and live panel discussions. Known for her meticulous preparation, sharp questioning and warm, assured presence, she brings credibility and polish to every stage. Selected MC and moderator experience includes flagship events for Microsoft Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, IBEC, Goodbody, The Gloss, Repak and PRII. She has also participated in panels focused on promoting women in business and leadership.

Ciara studied Law at UCD before completing a postgraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism in London. After working with ITV on programmes including the Pride of Britain Awards, she joined Newstalk Breakfast in 2006. In 2016, she qualified as a Barrister-at-Law.

Current affairs, media and public discourse

Leadership, communication and influencing audiences

Women in business and leadership

Politics, policy and the issues shaping Ireland

Moderating high-profile panels, conferences and live events

Ciara is an accomplished broadcaster, journalist and event host with more than two decades of experience across television, radio and live events.
She brings exceptional credibility through her work anchoring both Ireland AM and The Tonight Show, two of Ireland’s flagship television programmes.
She is a highly skilled moderator and interviewer, known for her sharp questioning, meticulous preparation and ability to lead engaging discussions on complex issues.
Her unique combination of legal training as a qualified Barrister-at-Law and extensive broadcast experience allows her to navigate topics ranging from politics and business to culture and current affairs with authority and insight.
Her insights and presentation style help audiences engage with important conversations, making her a trusted choice for conferences, corporate events and high-profile panel discussions.