Cara McHugh

Cara McHugh is from Boyle, County Roscommon, and studied English and French at University College Dublin (UCD), where she was involved in the student newspaper, The University Observer. Her journalism career began in production, with experience as a production runner at RTÉ before transitioning to freelance journalism.

McHugh moved into television as a presenter and reporter with RTÉ's children's news service, a role she recently began. Her appointment represents a transition from freelance work across local and national media outlets to a full-time position with Ireland's national broadcaster.

Career History

• Production Runner, RTÉ
• Journalist, Ireland's Classic Hits Radio
• Freelance Journalist, Sligo Weekender
• Freelance Journalist, The Journal.ie
• Presenter and Reporter, RTÉ news2day (current role)

What Cara McHugh could bring to her role at RTÉ news2day: With a foundation in both production and freelance journalism across local and national outlets, McHugh brings direct experience with the breadth of Irish news coverage. Her background spanning radio, print, and digital journalism—combined with her UCD education in languages—positions her to connect effectively with news2day's audience of primary school students across Ireland, delivering engaging, age-appropriate coverage of current events.