Caitríona Perry has signed off for the ultimate time as co-presenter of RTÉ’s Six One Information.
Bidding farewell in her final bulletin, she thanked the viewers and colleagues.
“Because of all of the information group – everybody in entrance of and behind the digicam who hold the present on the highway.
“And a very massive thanks to our viewers over time, and to those that’ve despatched messages wishing me effectively. Thanks to your kindness.
“It has been an honour and privilege to work for RTÉ Information however a brand new chapter begins for me now – so for one final time, that was Friday’s Six One Information.
“From all of the group, thanks for watching. Have an important weekend and do take care. Bye bye.”
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Co-presenter David McCullagh wished Ms Perry effectively, saying: “On behalf of all of us, it has been a pleasure working with you, and we are going to all miss you.”
Ms Perry is leaving RTÉ after nearly 16 years to take up a job within the US.
Beforehand an RTÉ Washington Correspondent, she’s going to return to Washington for a brand new worldwide position as chief presenter with the BBC.
Saying her transfer earlier this month, she mentioned it was actually onerous to say goodbye, and that she was leaving with a “mixture of disappointment and pleasure”.
“It was a troublesome resolution to stroll away from RTÉ. It’s an establishment in Irish life, however I’ve been supplied an unimaginable alternative.
“I want to say a particular thanks to the RTÉ viewers, the viewers, listeners and readers who’ve afforded me the extraordinary privilege of being a public service broadcast journalist.”
