Gerry Murphy (weather forecaster)

Gerry Murphy (born 1968 or 1969)[1] is an Irish meteorologist with Met Éireann, best known for his appearances on RTÉ.[2]

Gerry Murphy
Born1968 or 1969 (age 54–55)[1]
Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland
NationalityIrish
EducationUniversity College Dublin
OccupationMeteorologist
EmployerMet Éireann
TelevisionRTÉ Weather

After graduating with a degree in Experimental Physics from University College Dublin in 1990,[3] Murphy joined Met Éireann in 1992.[2] He received meteorological training in Reading and experience in aviation forecasting at Shannon Airport, before being 'chief scientist' at Valentia Observatory from 1993 to 1999.[2]

Murphy returned to Dublin in 1999, and worked as Met Éireann's agricultural meteorologist until 2001.[2] He has worked as a forecaster in Met Éireann's Central Analysis and Forecasting Office (CAFO) since 2001, and as a weather presenter on RTÉ Television since November 2001.[4]

References
  1. McCarthy, Mary (4 June 2022). "RTE weather's Gerry Murphy lifts lid on relationship status, ageless looks, healthy diet and life off TV". RSVPLive. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  2. "Gerry Murphy". RTÉ News. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  3. "Gerry Murphy - Carrickmacross.ie". carrickmacross.ie. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  4. "Meteorology & Agriculture - Carrickmacross". cavanmonaghansciencefestival.ie. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
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