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Good luck to Peter Burke who battles it out on Countdown today

Donegal Town native Peter Burke resumes his Countdown battle today after a fantastic fifth season in 2022. The 36-year-old could be on course to become a Countdown octochamp as he goes head-to-head today on Channel 4. The son of Fergus and Brenda ...

23 Jan 2023 at 14:33

Rachel Riley says she shares MBE with those fighting against anti-Jewish racism

Countdown star Rachel Riley made MBE for her Holocaust campaign work

Countdown star Rachel Riley said she shares her MBE with those “fighting anti-Jewish racism” as she is honoured for her efforts to raise awareness of the Holocaust and combat antisemitism. The TV presenter and mathematician, whose mother is ...

30 Dec 2022 at 22:58

Local News

'Unbelievable!' Christmas comes early for Waterford woman as she wins big on scratch card

A Waterford woman has collected a life-changing cash prize after she won €100,000 on a National Lottery scratch card. The player, who wishes to remain anonymous, was one of several people who visited the National Lottery headquarters in ...

22 Oct 2024 at 19:33

Human health ‘at the mercy of fossil fuels’, report warns

Governments and companies are continuing to prioritise the use of fossil fuels despite the severe damage to people’s health caused by climate change, a report warns. The Lancet Countdown, an annual report on climate change and health, ...

26 Oct 2022 at 00:30

Countdown gets first female series champion in 26 years

A forensic accountant is the first woman to become Countdown champion in 26 years. The long-running numbers and words game show, which has been on Channel 4 since 1982 when the broadcaster launched, has not had a female champion ...

20 Dec 2024 at 15:30

Sir Trevor McDonald among stars to host Countdown for show’s 40th anniversary

Sir Trevor McDonald and Baroness Floella Benjamin are among the famous faces who will guest host Countdown next month as the show marks its 40th anniversary. The quiz show was the first programme aired on Channel 4 when the ...

26 Oct 2022 at 14:28

Colin Murray says it is ‘career dream’ to be made permanent host of Countdown

TV and radio presenter Colin Murray has been named the new permanent host of Countdown after acting as “caretaker” for the past half-year. The 45-year-old has fronted the long-running Channel 4 game show since Anne ...

11 Jan 2023 at 19:40

Anne Robinson stepping down as host of Channel 4’s Countdown

Anne Robinson is stepping down as the host of Countdown after one year “in the hot seat”. Former Weakest Link star Robinson, 77, joined the Channel 4 quiz show last year, becoming its sixth presenter and the first ...

02 May 2022 at 22:55

South Donegal

Killybegs man Peter Burke is on Countdown defending his title

A Killybegs man is currently defending his title on Channel 4’s Countdown this afternoon. Peter Burke, who is originally from Killybegs, has been the champion of the TV gameshow since last Thursday. The son of ...

14 Dec 2022 at 15:33

Life

Rachel Riley on the joy of reading to her children amid the hectic juggle of family life

At the tender age of two, Rachel Riley’s youngest daughter is too young to share her maths whizz mum’s love of numbers. But it’s a different story when it comes to books, and the excited youngster happily ...

28 Mar 2024 at 11:00

Jon Richardson praises Sean Lock after one of his last Cats Does Countdown shows

Jon Richardson has paid tribute to the “effortlessly hilarious” Sean Lock after one of the late comedian’s last appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown aired on Channel 4. The comedian, who ...

12 Feb 2022 at 09:25

TV presenter Anne Robinson confirms relationship with Andrew Parker Bowles

TV presenter Anne Robinson has confirmed her relationship with the Queen’s ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles, saying “Yes” but adding: “Mind your own business.” Unconfirmed reports at the end of ...

18 May 2024 at 08:09

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