Derek Ryan is from Firhouse in Dublin. He began working with Roadwatch during his Transition Year Work Experience Programme in 2001 and has been an invaluable member of the team ever since!
Derek began broadcasting in 2004, delivering bulletins firstly on Newstalk and then Today FM, where he still regularly reports on The Last Word with Matt Cooper.
He holds a post graduate diploma in Journalism and Media Communications in Griffith College, Dublin, having already graduated from UCD with a BA in Economics and French.
Derek has held a strong interest in media & film production from an early age, having been involved in the production of several short films with the Kilkenny group, Young Irish Film Makers, by the age of 16.
He has a strong interest in all sports, particularly in football and hurling and he’s an avid Man Utd and Kilkenny hurling fan, despite (false!!) accusations of being a glory hunter.