- Conor Pope
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Conor Pope Born Conor Malachy Pope
August 3, 1968
Galway, County Galway, IrelandNationality Irish Occupation Journalist Known for "Pricewatch" in The Irish Times, appearances on The Ray D'Arcy Show on Today FM Conor Pope (born 3 August 1968[1]) is an Irish journalist who works on The Irish Times website and has a particular interest in consumer protection. He writes the Pricewatch column and blog in The Irish Times as well as a segment of the same name on The Ray D'Arcy Show.[2][3] He was one of the panelists on the consumer-related game show Highly Recommended. In 2009 he presented Living Lightly, a consumer lifestyle programme, on RTÉ.
Born in Galway, he moved with his family to County Cork when he was six and they returned when he was thirteen.[4] He studied English and Philosophy at University College Galway. Upon graduating, he took a programming course in FÁS, then worked at the Connacht Tribune as placement.[4] After working there, he taught English in Spain for two years, then completed a Masters in journalism at UCG, working his placement for that course in the Connacht Tribune. In 1996 he joined The Irish Times, becoming involved with the papers' website.[4] He has also written a book advising consumers how to spend money wisely.[5]
References
- ^ Pope revealed his date of birth on The Ray D'Arcy Show on 16 February 2009, by indicating he shared a birthday with Terry Wogan. Wogan had been a guest that morning, occupying Pope's normal slot thus delaying his appearance.
- ^ Pricewatch blog, Irish Times
- ^ Ray D'Arcy show contributors
- ^ a b c Conor Pope biography, Galway Independent
- ^ Stop Wasting Your Money, Conor Pope, Liberties Press
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