David Davin-Power

Irish journalist (1952–2024)

David Davin-Power

Davin-Power in 2009

Born| (1952-04-24)24 April 1952

Portobello, Dublin, Ireland

Died| 31 October 2024 (aged 72)

Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland

Occupation| Journalist
Employer| RTÉ News
Spouses|

* Christine Bowen (divorced)
* Dearbhla Collins

(m. 2001)​

Children| 5

David Davin-Power (24 April 1952 – 31 October 2024) was an Irish journalist, best known for his work as a political correspondent with RTÉ News.[1]

## Career

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Davin-Power was one of the first presenters of Morning Ireland, along with David Hanly.[2] He was also a former Northern Ireland Editor for RTÉ News and Current Affairs.[3] In the early 1990s, he served as the head of news for the now-defunct Century Radio.[4]

In August 2001, Davin-Power was made a political correspondent at RTÉ.[1] In March 2009, he made an appearance on RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock from the Fianna Fáil Ardfheis, surrounded by members of the party glaring at the camera.[5]

In 2015, Davin-Power co-presented the RTÉ documentary Gallipoli – Ireland's Forgotten Heroes, discussing the World War I campaign from an Irish perspective.[6]

In 2018, Davin-Power was an award adjudicator for the Mayo Association of Dublin.[7]

## Personal life and death

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Davin-Power was born in Portobello, Dublin[8] on 24 April 1952[9] and was educated at University College Dublin.[10] He was married to Dearbhla Collins since 2001,[11] the sister of Finghin Collins, and previously to Christine Bowen. He had five children, three from his first marriage and two from his second.[12]

Having been ill since March,[13] Davin-Power died at the Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin on 31 October 2024, aged 72.[14][15][9]

## References

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1. ^ a b "RTÉ announce appointments". The Irish Times. 8 August 2001. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
2. ^ "Star of the Day: Morning Ireland". RTÉ Guide. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
3. ^ "RTÉ News Interactive: Westminster Election and Referenda". RTÉ News. 9 June 2001. Archived from the original on 11 October 2009. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
4. ^ McNally, Tadgh (31 October 2024). "Former RTÉ journalist David Davin-Power dies aged 72". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
5. ^ Hegarty, Shane (7 March 2009). "You've been framed". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 December 2009.
6. ^ Tyrrell, Fiona (21 April 2015). "Gallipoli – Ireland's Forgotten Heroes". Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
7. ^ "Yew Tree Ball 2018". Mayo Association of Dublin. 10 February 2018. p. 2. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
8. ^ Surve, Aakanksha (31 October 2024). "Former RTE broadcaster David Davin-Power dies aged 72". Dublin Live. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
9. ^ a b de Bréadún, Deaglán (3 November 2024). "Obituary: David Davin-Power, journalist and broadcaster well-known for his political reporting for RTÉ who 'wore his learning and eloquence lightly'". Irish Independent. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
10. ^ McGee, Harry (31 October 2024). "David Davin-Power, former RTÉ correspondent, dies aged 72". The Irish Times. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
11. ^ O'Sullivan, Mary (13 October 2024). "My favourite room: How pianist Dearbhla Collins and broadcaster David Davin-Power brought harmony to his grandparents' home". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
12. ^ Daly, Susan (14 June 2008). "Dad's the word". Irish Independent. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
13. ^ Molony, Senan (31 October 2024). "President and Taoiseach lead tributes following death of former RTÉ broadcaster David Davin-Power". Irish Independent. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
14. ^ Gough, Ellen (1 November 2024). "'An RTE kingpin': Tributes paid after death of former broadcaster David Davin-Power". Carlow Live. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
15. ^ "A Gentleman And Brilliant – Broadcaster David Davin-Power Remembered". Midlands 103. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.

## External links

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* David Davin-Power on Twitter
* David Davin-Power at IMDb

*[m.]: married