The Latest Breaking News from David McCullagh

‘It shaped his identity’: did Éamon de Valera’s ‘Spanish father’ ever exist?

Documentary on 50th anniversary of former Irish PM’s death looks into mystery of his paternity

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025

Who would pay to hear our drivel? That appears to be the Tories’ logic

Charging journalists to attend their party conference suggests the Conservatives hope to win the next election by staying under the radar

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

An ancient sword, a parting of ways and the hand of God – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023

RTE confirm Claire Byrne Live replacement as new eight-part series to air

RTE said said the new panel discussion show will see each hour-long programme ‘dedicated to a major issue impacting people's lives right across the country’

Irish Mirror · Sep 22, 2022

RTE Six One host David McCullagh found global reaction to his interview with Russian Ambassador to Ireland Yury Filatov 'really odd'

McCullagh received global praise for his grilling interview with Yury Filatov back in March

Irish Mirror · May 23, 2022

RTE's David McCullagh becomes international sensation as Russian Ambassador interview goes global

The grilling has since been picked up by international media, with one US chat show host devoting a segment to it

Irish Mirror · Mar 2, 2022

TV host praised after 'car crash' interview with Russian Ambassador

RTE news anchor David McCullagh was applauded for the way he challenged the Russian Ambassador to Ireland, Yury Filatov, as the devastating war on Ukraine continues

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2022

RTE presenter David McCullagh goes viral after 'priceless' interview with Russian Ambassador on Six One news

Thousands of people praised McCullagh's intense conversation with the Russian Ambassador for Ireland

Dublin Live · Feb 26, 2022

RTE Six One presenter shows off his relaxing Friday night after going viral for grilling Russian ambassador

The interview started with the news anchor asking the ambassador when Russia would stop its aggression against Ukraine.

Irish Mirror · Feb 26, 2022

RTE viewers praise 'masterful' David McCullagh after Russian Ambassador has 'car crash' interview

One person hailed his sign-off as "the best in RTE's 60-year history"

Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022