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Teresa Mannion, a familiar face on Irish television for more than four decades, has announced she will retire from RTÉ. Her departure ends a long career that made her one of the national broadcaster’s best-known reporters.
A long tenure at RTÉ
Teresa Mannion joined RTÉ in the 1980s, beginning in children’s television before moving into news and current affairs. Based in Galway, she reported on major national stories and countless local events, developing a steady presence in Irish homes.
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The moment that stayed with the public
Her live report during the 2015 storm in Salthill remains one of the most widely remembered clips of her career. Battling heavy rain and strong winds, she urged viewers not to “make unnecessary journeys,” a line that was shared around the world and has lingered in public memory.
Even years later, Mannion says people still stop her to repeat the phrase.
On-screen beyond the newsroom
Viewers also saw a different side of Mannion when she left the newsroom for the dancefloor on the inaugural series of Dancing with the Stars Ireland. She appeared on the show with professional dancer John Nolan.
Plans after broadcasting
Mannion has said retirement will give her time for long‑planned activities. Travel is high on her list, with a trip to Japan among the destinations she hopes to visit.
Farewells and legacy
Colleagues and viewers alike have sent their good wishes as she prepares to step away from RTÉ.
Her career spans television genres and regional reporting, and she leaves a recognizable voice and face in Irish broadcasting.
