Marie Crowe is a beloved sports journalist and broadcaster who has become a familiar and trustworthy face in Ireland’s sports media scene. Primarily centring around football coverage, Marie’s reporting style marries her personal experience with sport and her charming charisma to enthral audiences across the country. Whether she’s presenting Radio 1’s “Sunday Sport” show, reflecting on standout moments on 2FM’s “Game On”, or fronting the coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Marie is a vibrant host whose insights and passion create a compelling combination.
Since childhood, Marie has always been immersed in sport. From wrestling to football, she was obsessed with not just watching sport, but breaking it down and understanding what made it so captivating. So, when the Sunday Independent asked her to write two pages of GAA coverage, she was ecstatic. One interview with Tipperary hurler Shane McGrath and former Clare hurling manager Ger Loughnane later, and she had secured her position as a professional live sport analyst. From feature writing to live reporting, Marie has learned how to capture the hearts and attention of Irish sports fans, placing her among some of the industry’s greats.
As an award-winning sports journalist and Republic of Ireland correspondent for UEFA, Marie is a fascinating woman whose love for sport echoes through everything she does. No matter the scale of an event, she brings an energy that’s simply palpable. Since her first live broadcast for Clare FM, she has flourished into a renowned reporter who needs no introduction. Though she may often find herself being the only woman in a room full of reporters, she has never once let the pressure of being a female sports broadcaster snuff out her bright flame. In fact, she’s a strong advocate for creating more space for women in sport, and works hard each day to show that she can provide coverage that rivals the best of the best.
What makes Marie such a reputable reporter is her authentic love for her work. From the start of her life to her current position, she has always been surrounded by sport, allowing her to give accurate analyses and insightful interpretations of matches. As an expert of presentation, she’s a great choice for anyone interested in learning about the natural progression from sports fan to professional reporter. So, hire Marie Crowe for your event today! Her mastery over the art of speaking, combined with her endearing personality, make for a woman who’s sure to brighten any event.
How to hire Marie Crowe
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Marie Crowe's official speaking topics are listed below:
- From Sports Fan to Sports Presenter
- Being a Woman in Sport
- Presentation and Analysis
- 2017 – Became Republic of Ireland correspondent for UEFA.
- 2017 – Became a reporter for Sky Sports News.
- 2016 – Started working as a sports journalist for RTE.
- 2014 – Became a sports reporter and presenter for UTV Ireland.
- 2010 – Started working as a broadcaster for Setanta Sports (now eir Sport).
- 2008 – Joined St Patrick’s Athletic as a soccer player.
- 2008 – Began working for the Sunday Independent as a sports journalist.
- 2006 – Secured first two pages of GAA coverage while on college work experience with the Sunday Independent, leading to a six-year position.
- 2004 – Covered first live sports broadcast for Clare FM, reporting on a Gaelic football match between Clare and Kerry.
