Petula Martyn appointed RTÉ News Mid West Correspondent

Ellen O'Donoghue

Petula Martyn has been appointed as RTÉ's new Mid West correspondent.

RTÉ News announced the appointment on Tuesday, July 22nd. Her role will cover Ireland's Mid West region, including the counties of Limerick, Clare, and North Tipperary.

Ms Martyn will be reporting and providing analysis across RTÉ News platforms on social, economic, cultural and political developments.

Having joined RTÉ News in 2011, Ms Martyn worked as a multimedia journalist across television, radio and online platforms.

She currently presents business news on Morning Ireland, the One O'Clock News, and Drivetime.

She has also presented some of the state broadcaster's flagship radio programmes, including Morning Ireland, This Week and The Business, political party conference coverage and for RTÉ Sport during the Olympic Games.

Ms Martyn is said to be a "passionate Limerick hurling supporter," having reported on the county's All-Ireland successes, including a RTÉ Radio One documentary, Limerick: Pure Proud.

She has also reported on general elections from the Mid West, as well as the election and inauguration of the first directly elected mayor.

Ms Martyn began her journalism career in the Mid West, reporting for Limerick’s Live 95FM and later as a journalist with the Limerick Leader.

"Having grown up, studied, and started my journalism career in the region, I am delighted to return to take up the role of Mid West Correspondent," Ms Martyn said of her appointment.

"I’m looking forward to covering the stories that matter to the people of Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary, including challenges in healthcare, housing, infrastructure, as well as cultural events and no doubt, sporting triumphs. I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to continue the great work that Cathy Halloran did for over 30 years. I care deeply about this region and its people."

Ms Martyn will take up her new role this autumn.