Draft:Síomha Ní Ruairc

Síomha Ní Ruairc is an Irish television presenter. She has presented various programmes for Virgin Media Ireland and TG4. She is currently one of the main presenters of Ireland AM.

Broadcasting career
Ní Ruairc began her on screen career in 2018, hosting An Ríl Deal and Réalta Agus Gaolta on TG4. She continues to present these series annually.

In 2023, Ní Ruairc produced and presented an investigative documentary titled ‘Síomha: Idir Anam Is Corp’ (Síomha: Body and Soul). This aired on TG4 and the focus of documentary saw Ní Ruairc delve into the root of body issues experienced by women and young girls.

Later on that year, Ní Ruairc presented Virgin Media’s new Irish language dating show ‘Grá Ar An Trá’. The series was a success and a second season is set to shoot in the summer of 2024.

Since 2023, Ní Ruairc has presented Ireland AM, the country’s premier morning television show.

Podcast
Ní Ruairc co-hosts bilingual podcast ‘How To Gael’ with Louise Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. The hosts tackle various topics, with the conversations transitioning between Gaeilge (Irish) and English.

Personal life
In June 2024, Ní Ruairc married actor and former UFC fighter Cathal Pendred.