Eunan O'Neill ( ; born

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, County Down, 12 August 1982) is an Irish television presenter.

Early life

O'Neill grew up in Crossmaglen, Co Armagh. He graduated in Communication, Advertising and Marketing at the

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. He also studied International Business at Wesley College in Delaware, and holds a postgraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism from the

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Broadcasting career

Since 2005 O'Neill has worked for the international Russian television network,

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, and is one of the station's main news anchors.

Personal life

O'Neill was a member of the Amateur Irish Kickboxing Squad for five years.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oneill, Eunan 1982 births Living people Wesley College (Delaware) alumni Television presenters from Northern Ireland People from Newry People educated at Abbey Christian Brothers' Grammar School RT (TV network) people Irish expatriates in Russia