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Ireland Philip Boucher-Hayes is an acclaimed Irish journalist and broadcaster known for his extensive reporting on current affairs, politics, and consumer advocacy, as well as his distinguished career with RTÉ.
Philip Boucher-Hayes is a TV & Radio journalist with RTÉ, presenting shows like 'Countrywide' and 'Hot Mess' on RTÉ Radio 1, and 'Rising Tides' on RTÉ One TV. He also contributes articles to RTÉ-affiliated platforms.
Philip Boucher-Hayes is listed as an acclaimed RTÉ Investigative Journalist & Broadcaster and speaker, available for speaking engagements on current affairs, politics, and investigative reporting.
Philip is an experienced conference host and panel discussion chair, and also delivers keynote speeches and presentations through the Lisa Richards Agency.
Philip Boucher-Hayes has served as a Presenter for CoCo TV Productions, specifically for 'Crimecall', from September 2011 to present.
Philip Boucher-Hayes acted as a Presenter/Author for StopWatch Media, for the project 'What's Ireland Eating', from May 2011 to June 2011.
Philip Boucher-Hayes was a Presenter/Producer for Animo TV, for the programme 'Buyer Beware', from April 2008 to December 2009.
Philip Boucher-Hayes served as a Presenter/Author for Great Western Films, for the documentary 'Future Shock: The Last Drop', from March 2007 to May 2007.
Philip Boucher-Hayes was born in 1971 in County Kildare, Ireland. He began his journey in journalism as a freelance contributor to local newspapers before pursuing higher education in History and Politics at University College Dublin (UCD). This academic background laid the foundation for a career marked by deep analytical reporting and a comprehensive understanding of various societal issues.
Boucher-Hayes joined RTÉ in 1993, marking the beginning of a prolific career in both radio and television. His early roles included reporting for RTÉ Radio 1’s ‘Five Seven Live’ and RTÉ 2fm’s ‘The Gerry Ryan Show,’ followed by a producing position for ‘The Gay Byrne Show.’ A brief move to Today FM in 1997 for a midday presenting slot demonstrated his versatility before he returned to RTÉ Radio 1 in 1998. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his investigative journalism, particularly his ability to cover complex and sensitive topics with clarity and professionalism.
His reporting expanded to international events, covering significant global occurrences including the Kosovo War in 1999, Palestine’s second Intifada in 2000, and the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in New York City. He also reported from Iran and during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, highlighting his commitment to delivering impactful news from critical global hotspots. Beyond his reporting, Boucher-Hayes has contributed significantly to public discourse through his work on various documentaries addressing topics such as Ireland’s energy crisis and consumer affairs.
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