Gavin O'Callaghan

Dublin

Multimedia Journalist at RTÉ

Reporter for @thisweekrte @rtenews, former deputy editor @corkbeo | Threema: RTFNFF5M

Articles

Estonia's different approach to AI in education

1 week ago | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

One of the emerging concerns in education in recent times has been AI, particularly when it comes to assignment work and plagiarism. Spotting it is becoming increasingly difficult, according to many academics, while in secondary schools in Ireland, there are anecdotal reports from teachers about its misuse. As this technology develops, it will only get more difficult for those whose job it is to spot it in assignments.
Ireland's Turkish community protest İmamoğlu arrest

2 months ago | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

Around 200 people have gathered in Dublin to show support for Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu who has been jailed in Turkey pending a trial over corruption allegations. Mr İmamoğlu was arrested just days before he was set to be announced as a presidential candidate for the country's 2028 election. He has vowed to fight the charges, which he has called "immoral and baseless".
'People are more open'

Mar 16, 2025 | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

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Cocaine use 'becoming a bigger problem' on social scenes

Feb 16, 2025 | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

The number of women - especially young women - who are seeking treatment for cocaine addiction is rising dramatically. Figures provided by the HSE show that there was a 388% increase among females who sought drug treatment for cocaine between 2017 and 2023. During that period, the numbers looking for help rose from 284 cases up to 1,387 cases. The use of cocaine is no longer confined to Ireland's main cities. The drug is now prevalent across Ireland.
Challenges facing soup runs and DCC with possible bye-law

Jan 12, 2025 | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

It's a cold Friday evening in Dublin city centre. On Grafton Street a crowd has gathered around a busker, but over on O’Connell Street a queue has formed for a very different reason. It’s around 6.30pm, and the line stretches from the GPO and around the corner onto Henry Street. There are around 50 people in it, and they are waiting for food. The line continues to grow as The Muslim Sisters of Eire unpack goods from a van before giving it out from 7pm.
Cork South-West: How it started, how it finished

Dec 1, 2024 | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

How it started... Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins, Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns and Fianna Fáil's Christopher O’Sullivan have all retained their Dáil seats. It is the first time that the Cork South-West constituency has seen all three incumbents get re-elected, while it is also the first time in over 50 years that a Fianna Fáil TD has managed to keep their seat there.
New RTÉ podcast to take listeners inside Dáil race

Nov 7, 2024 | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

David McCullagh, Katie Hannon and Fran McNulty have been announced as hosts of RTÉ's new General Election podcast Behind the Ballot. While coverage of the 2024 election campaign will be available throughout the day on online, radio and TV, Behind the Ballot will offer listeners some fly-on-the-wall analysis as well as delve into the topics being discussed around water coolers and kitchen tables across the country.
Man missing off UK coast found after drifting to Ireland

Nov 3, 2024 | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

A photographer who went missing off the coast of Wales has made contact with gardaí after his vessel drifted across the Irish sea. A major search operation had been under way after Chris Ellery failed to return after sailing out of Fishguard in an inflatable boat on Thursday. It was stood down yesterday after the 54-year-old walked into a garda station in Co Wicklow and made himself known.
4 things to consider before signing up for a marathon

Oct 27, 2024 | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

As another Dublin Marathon draws to a close, there'll be thousands of other potential runners watching on and feeling inspired to sign up for one themselves one day. But along with a gruelling training regime, there are many other aspects that people will need to consider ahead of the 2025 race. There is an overwhelming demand for places, with some of today’s competitors waiting years to finally have their chance.
Just €200k of €2m Fáilte Ireland grant paid to businesses

Aug 31, 2024 | rte.ie | Gavin O'Callaghan

Just €200,000 of a €2 million Fáilte Ireland grant that was intended to directly help tourism businesses affected by bed shortages in their areas was paid out. The remaining €1.8 million was reallocated to the authority's own campaigns as just five businesses out of 19 that applied were approved for the funding.