Geraldine McInerney became the first woman to read the news on RTÉ Television. A former continuity announcer Geraldine joined the main newsreader Charles Mitchel and his team in October 1975.

This publicity shot was taken in the RTÉ Stills Studio in July 1974. The photographer was Mary Lee.

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