Peter Collins (broadcaster)
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Peter Collins | |
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 Collins in 2020 | |
| Born | 22 February 1964 |
| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
| Known for | Contributions to RTÉ Sport |
Peter Collins (Irish: Peadar Ó Coileáin) is an Irish sportscaster for national broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). He is seen on RTÉ's coverage of live Soccer, Gaelic games, Formula One, track & field athletics and Moto GP. He is the current presenter of RTEs International, Champions League and 'live' League of Ireland football coverage.
Collins is a native of Westport, County Mayo.
Peter Collins played football for Westport United FC and won a Connaught Cup medal with the club back in 1987.
He is a father.[1]
Career
[edit]Prior to focusing solely on sports broadcasting, Collins was a radio DJ on RTÉ 2fm, and also occasionally presented the RTÉ TV / radio simulcast The Beatbox.[2]
Collins has presented and/or commentated for RTÉ at all major championships (Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship) since 1990.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "League of our own has chance to grab attention". 3 May 2020.
My son Rory played underage football for an all-conquering Templeogue United side which featured a number of lads who tried their luck in England and some others who are now sprinkled around the League of Ireland.
- ^ Woods, Orlagh (15 June 2024). "Peter Collins' 34-year career with RTE and family life with wife Leonie". RSVP Live. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
External links
[edit]- Peter Collins to present Irish Sports Person of the Year Award live on RTÉ
- Peter Collins presents prizes at Slievenamon Golf Club Classic
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