RTÉ News has announced the appointment of journalist Petula Martyn as Mid West Correspondent.

Martyn will be reporting and providing analysis across RTÉ News platforms on social, economic, cultural and political developments across the Mid West region, including the counties of Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary and will take up this new role in the Autumn.

After joining RTÉ News in 2011, Martyn has worked as a multimedia journalist across television, radio, and online platforms.

She currently presents business news on Morning Ireland, the One O’Clock News, and Drivetime, regularly interviewing senior business leaders, economists and policymakers.

She has also presented some of RTÉ’s flagship radio programmes including Morning Ireland, This Week and The Business, political party conference coverage and for RTÉ Sport during the Olympic Games.

A passionate Limerick hurling supporter, Martyn reported on Limerick's All-Ireland successes, including a RTÉ Radio 1 documentary, Limerick: Pure Proud, which captured the joy and pride of a county renowned for its love of sport.

She has also reported on general elections from the Mid West, as well as the election and inauguration of the first directly elected mayor.

Martyn began her journalism career in the Mid West, reporting for Limerick’s Live 95FM and later as a journalist with the Limerick Leader.

She holds a Master’s in Journalism from Dublin City University and a BA in Media and Communications and English Literature from Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick.

Commenting on her new role, Martyn said: "Having grown up, studied, and started my journalism career in the region, I am delighted to return to take up the role of Mid West Correspondent.

“I’m looking forward to covering the stories that matter to the people of Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary, including challenges in healthcare, housing, infrastructure, as well as cultural events and, no doubt, sporting triumphs.

“I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to continue the great work that Cathy Halloran did for over 30 years.

“I care deeply about this region and its people, and I’m committed to telling their stories with integrity and dedication, as a consistent and trusted voice for RTÉ News."

Photo: Petula Martyn. Supplied