Katie Hannon (born August 1971) is an Irish journalist, writer and political correspondent for RTÉ. She is the author of The Naked Politician, a bestseller.
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- Full Name: Katie Hannon
- Nickname: Katie Hannon
- Date of birth: August 1971
- Age: 53 years old
- Place of birth: Listowel, County Kerry
- Nationality: Irish
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- Height: 5 feet
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hannon
- Siblings: Two
- Spouse: Andrew Fitzpatrick
- Children: Two
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $10 million – $15 million (USD)
Early life and education
Katie Hannon was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hannon in 1971 in Listowel, County Kerry.
She grew up in Listowel, County Kerry, and currently lives in Dublin. She is Irish by birth and descent. As a child and teenager, she was raised in a middle-class family.
Katie Hannon lives in a middle-class neighborhood in County Kerry, Ireland. She comes from a close-knit family of four. She has two siblings whom she loves dearly.
She received her formal education in top public schools in Dublin, Ireland. She graduated with Distinction from the public primary and secondary schools she attended.
After completing her secondary education, she decided to pursue higher education at the University. After four years of study, she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Career
Katie Hannon is a highly successful journalist, writer and author. She is a political correspondent for RTÉ.
She is known for her in-depth reporting and has worked across a variety of media platforms.
Katie began her journalism career as a social blogger for The Herald at the age of 21, moving into political journalism with roles at the Evening Herald and the Irish Examiner. She joined RTÉ in 2004, contributing significantly to Prime Time and other current affairs programmes.
In 2018, she began hosting political radio shows on RTÉ Radio 1, such as “The Late Debate” and “Saturday with Katie Hannon”.
In January 2023, she began hosting “Upfront with Katie Hannon”, a current affairs programme on RTÉ. She is also an author, having published “The Naked Politician” in 2004, which delves into the intricacies of Irish politics.
Personal life
Katie Hannon is married with twin daughters. She keeps her personal life fairly private, although she occasionally shares photos of family activities, such as gardening and exploring nature reserves near her home.
She celebrates her birthday in August every year and is currently 53 years old. She is married to Andrew Fitzpatrick, an Irish businessman. She and her family live in a spacious mansion in Dublin, Ireland.
Net worth
Katie Hannon is a successful journalist and author who has amassed a fortune from her writing career.
Her net worth is estimated at $10–15 million.
