Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Guess how Caitriona Perry found herself in the limelight. The lone female reporter attending the press conference held at the Oval Office on June 28, 2017, captured the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump! He was on the telephone with Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Taoiseach, at that time.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Caitriona is from Dublin City, Ireland.
- Her husband and she live in Washington D.C., having emigrated there in 2014.
- By her own admission, Irish immigrants seem to find ‘easy’ opportunities in the U.S., unlike people from other countries.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Caitriona obtained a degree in Journalism from Dublin City University (DCU), in 2002.
- Hooked to the idea of becoming a foreign correspondent, she headed back to the same University in 2010.
- She wanted a post-graduate degree in International Relations.
- Her ‘reporting’ fame has fetched her kudos from her Alma Mater.
Early Career :
- Probably, Caitriona was born with a head and a heart for journalism! Otherwise, how do you explain the fact that she began experimenting with broadcasting, even before completing her undergraduate studies?
- Newstalk Radio Station gave her first job as a news reporter in 2000.
- Later on, she linked up with Today FM.
- Her final destination was Ireland’s national public service broadcasting unit, RTE. She has been with them since 2007.
- Caitriona’s dream was fulfilled as she snagged the job of Washington D.C. correspondent for RTE in 2013. Here, she is able to reach a wide audience through digital platforms, radio, and television.
- Over the years, Perry has become renowned for her award-winning presentations encompassing events and scenarios stretching across several locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Ireland.
Reporting Life : Salary and Net Worth
- As the sole representative of RTE, Caitriona is expected to cover every nook and corner of the U.S.
- She rarely sees her own home, as she is busy traipsing from one state to another, often in the same week!
- Caitriona has already covered 35 states, often working for over 20 hours on a single day.
- Are you wondering why? Well, it is only that the journalist is her own camerawoman, editor, and producer!
- Naturally, she must appear elegant and stylish at all times. Therefore, she has to take care of her hair and makeup.
Interests and Trivia :
- Caitriona eats, breathes and sleeps news, and more news! Political news is her favourite arena.
- A fitness freak, she is active in swimming, running, cycling, yoga, weight training and Pilates.
- The fit reporter has clocked four hours and six minutes in a marathon.
- She is a fan of paddle boarding and House of Cards.
- Although she hardly gets time for it, Caitriona adores cooking too.
- Caitriona is an one-woman newsroom for North America. Her passion for journalistic reporting is the vitamin that provides the impetus to be on the go all the time!
Body Figure / Physical Info
Caitriona Perry Measurements :
- Eye Colour : Green
- Haircut / Hair Colour : Blonde
- How tall / Height : No confirmed information is available.
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
Personal / Home / Contact Details
- Marital Status / Married? : Yes
- Children / No of Kids : –
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : White
- Caitriona Perry Nationality : Irish
- Weight Loss : A few Google queries regarding this, but we couldn’t find anything conclusive on any of her social media.