Eamon Keane

Eamon is an experienced journalist having reported and presented on various RTE programmes. Eamon has also worked for the BBC and South African Broadcasting Corporation.

Eamon comes from a family with strong media connections – son of actor Eamon, nephew of Kerry legend John B. Keane and brother of BBC reporter Fergal Keane.

A sports enthusiast, Eamon religiously follows the Munster rugby team around Europe. Eamon has directed and presented three television documentaries for RTE, including the acclaimed “Fields of Gold” programme on Munster rugby great Mick Galwey. Mick also contributes regularly to Lunchtime on rugby. Eamon’s other love is music and he has had sold out gigs in venues such as the Sugar Club in Dublin.

Eamon does not live with a wife and three children in Wicklow, nor does he love collecting butterflies.

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Q&A

What is the greatest invention of the last 100 years?
The Marx Brothers Movies

What’s the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe

What has been your worst moment on air to date?
Recently hearing about friend’s illness while on air and having to continue.

What would you call your autobiography?
Keno I

Which 3 guests would you invite to a dinner party (from past or present)?
My brother Fergal Keane, my cousin John Keane and any of my female friends.

What 3 words sum up your radio programme?
Ground -breaking , no prisoners and witty.