Newstalk 106-108 FM has today announced that Colette Fitzpatrick will join the station to present a brand new Sunday morning show, The Colette Fitzpatrick Show, sponsored by Marks & Spencer.
Colette's new show will include topical discussions, expert advice and high profile interviews.
The show will feature a wide range of topics including psychology, parenting, book and TV and reviews as well as women's health and well-being.
Colette joined Shane Coleman on today's Pat Kenny Show to discuss her plans for the new show
Colette has extensive experience in journalism. She started her career in radio working for East Coast Radio, now East Coast FM, before moving to Radio Ireland, now Today FM in 1998.
Three years later she made the leap to the small screen to work in TV3's newsroom, where she anchors the stations daily news bulletins; The 12.30 and The 5.30.
In addition to broadcasting, Colette has a weekly column in The Herald newspaper where she writes about a diverse range of issues. She graduated with a first class honours degree in Journalism from DIT in Aungier Street.
Commenting on the announcement Colette Fitzpatrick said: "I'm very excited to be joining the Newstalk line-up. I've been looking for a way to get back into radio for a couple of years, to a show where I can give women a platform to discuss issues that are important to us."
"I'm thrilled this opportunity has arisen with Newstalk, and think it will be a perfect complement to my other journalistic endeavours. I look forward to sharing the mic with an interesting mix of people and providing an engaging hour of entertainment which I hope will be a great addition to people's Sunday mornings".
Garrett Harte, Newstalk Editor-in-Chief also commented on the announcement: "We are delighted to announce Colette Fitzpatrick's addition to the Newstalk team. Colette has been a powerhouse in Irish journalism for almost two decades and she will bring her considerable experience, compassion, insight and wit to the new programme."
"The Colette Fitzpatrick Show is a great addition to Newstalk's line-up and we hope it will introduce a wider audience to the great content Newstalk has to offer."
Carmel Breheny, Marketing Manager of Marks & Spencer said: "We are very pleased to sponsor the new Colette Fitzpatrick Show on Newstalk 106-108FM. Colette will make Sunday morning's more enjoyable and we're proud to journey with her as she embarks on this new challenge".
The Colette Fitzpatrick Show will be live every Sunday from 9am-10am. The first broadcast on Newstalk 106-108 FM will take place on August 2nd.
Colette spoke about what people can expect.
