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Ciara Kelly is an Irish radio presenter, columnist and former GP. She presents the morning show on Newstalk.[7] She also has a weekly column with the Sunday Independent.

Key Information

Career

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Kelly qualified from University College Dublin as a medical doctor in 1997, having previously completed a Bachelor of Commerce. She went into practice and also did media work, including breakfast television on TV3 and presenting Doctors on Call on RTÉ.[8]

She was the medical expert on Operation Transformation, a television series on RTÉ,[6] which won an IFTA in 2014,[9] and also on George Hook's lunchtime radio show on Newstalk.[10]

In October 2017, she withdrew from active medical practice to concentrate on her media career.[11] The same month she claimed that an "Irish Harvey Weinstein" was operating within the Irish media.[12][13][14]

Kelly describes herself as a soi-disant "intellectual".[15] She is the instigator of the public health initiative "100 Days of Walking".[16] In November 2019, Vicky Phelan blasted Kelly over her writing about people affected by the CervicalCheck cancer scandal who sued.[17]

On 18 March 2020, Kelly announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19 the previous day.[18] She discussed her diagnosis on Liveline, and Miriam O'Callaghan interviewed her for Prime Time through Skype from her home.[19][20] Though no longer practising in medicine, Kelly said she had taken precautions and had not been abroad.[21] She had continued to present the Monday and Tuesday editions of her programme, Lunchtime Live, from the hot press (a type of Irish cupboard or closet) in her home, and Mick Heaney of The Irish Times described her Wednesday programme as "a compelling show, remarkably so considering it was hosted by an ill woman sitting in an airing cupboard".[22] Her performance while ill contributed to her winning an IMRO award.[23]

From August 2020 she moved to co-presenting Newstalk's morning show.[24]

Kelly was a long-time client of Noel Kelly, of NK Management, until it emerged that he had been funneling secret payments to Ryan Tubridy.[2] She left Noel Kelly and NK Management in 2023 following the emergence of Kelly's involvement in the secret payments to Ryan Tubridy, announcing that she had been with him since 2014.[3]

Personal life

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She lives in Greystones, County Wicklow.[25] She is an atheist.[26]

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Ciara Kelly

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Ciara Kelly is an Irish radio presenter, columnist, and former who hosts the Breakfast programme on weekdays. Qualified as a medical doctor, Kelly worked initially in before entering , where she gained prominence as the resident physician on RTÉ's Operation Transformation for five seasons, providing health advice to participants undergoing lifestyle changes. She later joined , co-hosting The Right Hook with David McWilliams before taking over the morning slot, and has been recognised with the IMRO Speech Broadcaster of the Year award for her contributions to radio discussion. In addition to her on-air role, Kelly writes a weekly column for the , addressing topics such as family dynamics, , and cultural shifts, often emphasising personal responsibility and empirical outcomes over ideological prescriptions. She co-hosts the They Fck You Up*, exploring and psychology, and initiated the #100daysofwalking campaign to promote . A mother of four raised in , , Kelly has publicly discussed overcoming personal health challenges and the demands of balancing medical expertise with media commentary. Her approach frequently critiques policies perceived as undermining individual agency, such as proposals for reduced school weeks that could harm educational standards.

Early Life and Education

Childhood and Family Background

Ciara Kelly grew up in , , , during the 1970s and 1980s. As the youngest of three siblings, she experienced a significant age gap with her older brother and sister, who were attending while she was still in , leading her to feel like an . Kelly has described her childhood household as quiet, fostering a sense of in her early years, where she observed family dynamics from the sidelines as a clever but isolated . Her family had deep roots in , with both sides originating from the city, though her immediate family resided in . Kelly's maternal grandparents had passed away before her birth, while her paternal grandparents lived in , which felt distant from at the time due to travel constraints in the 1970s. She has expressed envy for larger, more boisterous families common in her era, contrasting sharply with her own subdued home environment.

Academic Training and Medical Qualifications

Ciara Kelly completed a (BComm) at in 1991. She subsequently enrolled in the medical program at the same institution, earning a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO) in 1997, which conferred her initial medical qualification to practice as a doctor in Ireland. After graduation, Kelly undertook a one-year , followed by postgraduate vocational training in through the Irish College of General Practitioners scheme, qualifying her as a . She practiced as a GP for approximately 20 years, during which she also contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate , including as Assistant Director of GP Training at .

Medical Career

Practice as a General Practitioner

Ciara Kelly worked as a in , , , providing services through a family practice setting. She became a partner at Carrig Clinic Family Practice in April 2004, following the acquisition of the practice alongside another physician, and continued in this role until September 2017, a period of 13 years and six months. Prior to her partnership, Kelly had practiced as a GP in for approximately three additional years, totaling 16 years of clinical work in the locality before transitioning to full-time media roles. Her practice focused on , serving local patients with routine consultations, preventive care, and management of common ailments in a community-based clinic environment. In parallel with her clinical duties, Kelly engaged in medical education, teaching to undergraduate students from and , as well as supervising postgraduate trainees. This involvement extended her professional contributions beyond patient care to shaping future practitioners in . Kelly's decision to cease GP practice in 2017 was influenced by the demands of expanding media commitments, though she described the shift as bittersweet after two decades in overall. During her tenure, she navigated typical challenges of Irish general practice, including financial pressures from changes, such as the inability to offer free visits to under-sixes without in 2014.

Reasons for Leaving Medicine

Ciara Kelly ceased practicing as a in 2017 after balancing medical duties with increasing media commitments, which resulted in a grueling of approximately 90 hours per week. This dual career path, compounded by financial strains from Ireland's economic crash and a substantial , prompted her to prioritize stability in media over the "sensible, pensionable" security of . Although she described the decision as difficult and not stemming from dissatisfaction with itself, the allure of radio—particularly after securing a full-time slot on Newstalk's Lunchtime Live—proved decisive, as she viewed it as an opportunity that "fell into my lap." The transition involved a profound identity shift, with Kelly grappling with the question, "If I’m not Dr Ciara Kelly, who am I?"—reflecting how her medical role had become integral to her self-conception. She found radio to be the most enjoyable aspect of her professional life, outweighing patient interactions she later admitted missing, and chose to pursue it fully rather than risk regret from inaction. Kelly has expressed no long-term remorse, noting that retaining her medical qualifications provides a safety net, and she briefly considered re-entering practice during the in 2020, though she did not ultimately resume.

Media Career

Transition to Journalism and Column Writing

Kelly's entry into occurred concurrently with her medical practice, beginning with contributions to the Sunday Independent on matters. Her inaugural article, advocating for the centralization of cancer services in Ireland to improve outcomes, stemmed from conversations with a parent at her children's school and drew pushback from medical consultants who dismissed her as unqualified to opine. This piece, published around 2009, marked her shift toward public advocacy through writing, leveraging her clinical expertise to critique systemic inefficiencies in Irish healthcare. These early contributions evolved into a regular weekly column, "Doctor's Orders," in the Sunday Independent, which debuted on January 19, 2014, with an installment urging readers to confront weight gain amid New Year's resolutions. The column blended practical medical advice, personal anecdotes from her GP experience, and broader public health commentary, such as critiques of Ireland's drinking culture and vaccination hesitancy. Her debut article earned a Medical Journalism Award, affirming the credibility of her perspective despite lacking formal journalistic training. By the mid-2010s, Kelly's print work had expanded to encompass social issues, reflecting a deliberate pivot driven by dissatisfaction with medicine's constraints on personal expression and a reassessment of identity in her forties. In 2017, she withdrew from active GP duties to prioritize media pursuits, enabling fuller dedication to column writing, which transitioned from health-centric to include political and cultural analysis in outlets like the Sunday Independent and later Life magazine. This move aligned with her growing radio commitments but underscored journalism's appeal for unfiltered discourse over clinical routine.

Radio Hosting Roles at Newstalk

Ciara Kelly joined in October 2017 to host the weekday lunchtime program Lunchtime Live, replacing George Hook's and airing from noon to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a focus on current affairs and listener call-ins. She presented Lunchtime Live for nearly three years, concluding her tenure on August 7, 2020, during which the show covered topics ranging from health policy to social issues, drawing on her background as a former . In August 2020, announced Kelly's transition to co-host Newstalk Breakfast alongside Shane Coleman, with the revamped schedule launching on August 31, 2020, and the program airing weekdays from 7 to 9 a.m. to deliver news, analysis, and interviews on , , and . As of 2024, Kelly continued co-hosting Breakfast, having held the role for over three and a half years under a contract extending at least two additional years, during which the show maintained its emphasis on timely discussions and audience engagement. Her contributions at earned her the IMRO Speech Broadcaster of the Year award, recognizing her impact in Irish radio.

Television and Other Media Contributions

Kelly served as the resident medical expert on RTÉ's Operation Transformation, a transformation series, for five seasons from approximately 2012 to 2018, where she provided clinical guidance on participants' health and weight loss efforts. She left the program in 2018, stating it had reached the end of its effective run for her involvement. The show, which aired annually on , emphasized evidence-based medical advice alongside behavioral changes, though it later faced criticism for potentially promoting unsustainable weight loss narratives. She presented Doctors on Call on , a health-focused program featuring specialized doctors and reporters addressing public medical queries and emergencies. Kelly also hosted Body Shopping on , a series exploring cosmetic and body image motivations, which premiered segments in 2017. Kelly made guest appearances on programs, including The Late Late Show in April 2017, where she discussed psychological drivers behind cosmetic procedures, and The Saturday Night Show, analyzing Irish alcohol consumption patterns. She further contributed to The Six O'Clock Show in 2019 on motherhood challenges and in 2020 following her diagnosis, sharing recovery insights as one of Ireland's early high-profile cases. In podcasting, Kelly co-hosts They Fck You Up*, launched in November 2024 with psychotherapist Dr. Richard Hogan, examining relational dynamics, affairs, parenting, and through clinical and therapeutic lenses. The weekly series draws on her background to address causal factors in personal dysfunction without endorsing unsubstantiated therapeutic trends.

Political and Social Views

Critiques of Contemporary

Ciara Kelly has identified as a feminist since at least 2015, emphasizing that does not equate to or male oppression but seeks equality without dictating personal choices. She has critiqued contemporary for becoming overly prescriptive, particularly in policing women's appearance and , arguing that it undermines the movement's core principle of individual . In 2023, Kelly stated that should not compel women to forgo makeup or elements like high heels, as such impositions contradict the of personal agency; she personally wears makeup because it enhances her appearance, rejecting blanket proscriptions that fail to account for individual differences in natural beauty or preferences. Kelly has highlighted an imbalance in feminist discourse by advocating recognition of "toxic femininity," which she describes as real and dangerous, primarily self-harming young girls through influencers promoting filtered, unattainable beauty standards that fuel low , eating disorders, and . Published in August 2025, her column notes phenomena like six-year-olds seeking anti-aging creams and algorithms rapidly exposing girls to harmful content such as "#thinspiration" videos, yet observes no equivalent societal "" compared to the scrutiny of toxic masculinity, which she contrasts as more outwardly harmful. This critique implies a selective focus in contemporary that prioritizes external threats to women over internalized pressures amplified by female-targeted media. In addressing , Kelly warns against pervasive "man-bashing" in modern rhetoric, contending that labeling all as toxic alienates young men and drives them toward anti- influencers like . In a February 2024 column, she references a study finding that 16% of respondents view as having done more harm than good—higher than the 13% among —and attributes this shift to an overemphasis on pathologizing male traits like competitiveness, which she argues are not inherently flawed. Kelly urges acknowledging the value in non-toxic to prevent further generational backlash, positioning this as essential for 's sustainability rather than perpetuating division. Kelly extends her critiques to cultural representations, opposing gender-swapping of iconic male characters like as a misguided feminist tactic that erodes narrative integrity without advancing equality. In a March 2025 piece, she, as a self-professed , equates reimagining Bond as female to rendering male—both absurd alterations that ignore inherent gender-specific appeals—advocating instead for new female-led stories, as seen in films like Spy or Mr. & Mrs. Smith, to expand opportunities without retrofitting established archetypes. These views frame her broader concern that contemporary risks conflating sameness with equity, potentially diluting its focus on genuine progress.

Positions on Immigration and Multiculturalism

Ciara Kelly has advocated for reducing the rate of into to mitigate strains on and prevent a surge in . In August 2025, she stated on Newstalk Breakfast that without cuts, the country risks "levels of that we’ve never seen before," citing 's of nearly 90,000 in the previous year—seven times the average—and noting that approximately 20% of the has immigrant backgrounds. She attributed this to constraints on housing stock, energy grids, water systems, and an "unraveling of social cohesion," arguing that unmanaged growth could lead to unprecedented division and conflict. Kelly emphasizes the need for proactive management of , including faster vetting and processes, alongside building sufficient to address capacity issues such as overwhelmed general practices and the conversion of hotels into accommodation centers, which impacts . She has called for an open national conversation on the topic, drawing parallels to Ireland's history as an emigrant nation and her own experiences in Ethiopian camps to underscore moral obligations while insisting that community concerns about services must be addressed without granting power to local objections. Kelly explicitly condemns as intolerable and distinct from legitimate worries, positioning it as an exploitation of fears rather than a valid response, and stresses that effective policy must "bring the people with you" to sustain public support. Regarding , Kelly's commentary implies a preference for controlled integration to preserve social harmony amid diversity, warning that rapid demographic shifts without adequate resources erode cohesion in an increasingly multi-ethnic society. In June 2024, she described Irish as a "gift" to immigrants that should be revocable for those committing heinous crimes such as or , arguing that such individuals "bite the hand that feeds you" and that revocation protects the state while avoiding broad stigmatization of all newcomers. This stance aligns with her broader push for policies that prioritize and integration over unconditional permanence, even as she rejects xenophobic backlash.

Broader Political Commentary

Kelly has expressed skepticism toward Irish reunification with , arguing that it would impose unsustainable financial burdens on the . In a 2019 column, she highlighted the UK's annual £10 billion expenditure on 's upkeep, questioning Ireland's capacity to absorb such costs without economic strain. She reiterated this in October 2024 on , stating that unification could render her, in her 50s, financially destitute for life due to potential tax hikes and fiscal transfers. In critiquing government policy, Kelly has accused Irish administrations of hypocrisy and incompetence, particularly in handling and measures. She pointed to manipulated pre-election housing data and inconsistent lockdown strategies as examples of official , contrasting this with the government's post-event condemnation of public falsehoods following incidents like the 2025 Carlow shooting. On housing policy, she has opposed punitive measures against small landlords, arguing that unaddressed barriers—like high rental regulations—exacerbate shortages by deterring property owners from leasing idle units. Kelly advocates for robust free speech protections, warning that attempts by "illiberal liberals" to cancel dissenting voices only amplify extremist reactions. Drawing lessons from the 2024 , she urged Irish leftist politicians to abandon perceived and arrogance toward working-class voters, lest they suffer electoral defeats akin to those of Democrats. Despite disagreements with figures like independent presidential candidate Maria Steen, Kelly supported her 2025 candidacy, contending that excluding non-conformist voices diminishes democratic pluralism more than any risks posed by their inclusion.

Controversies and Criticisms

CervicalCheck Scandal Commentary and Backlash

In November 2019, Ciara Kelly published an opinion piece in the Sunday Independent critiquing the litigation surrounding the CervicalCheck scandal, arguing that excessive lawsuits risked undermining the national cervical screening program by deterring audits and participation due to fear of legal repercussions. She contended that while individual cases of misdiagnosis warranted accountability, portraying the program primarily as "cause for litigation" ignored its proven life-saving impact, with CervicalCheck having prevented an estimated 5,351 cervical cancer cases and 1,753 deaths between 2000 and 2017 according to Health Service Executive data. Kelly, drawing on her background as a former general practitioner, emphasized a "Catch-22" dilemma: unaudited smears due to litigation fears left women without quality assurance, yet the program's overall efficacy—comparable to international standards—should not be discarded, warning that if "sued into oblivion," no beneficiaries would emerge except legal professionals. The article provoked immediate backlash from CervicalCheck campaigners, particularly , a prominent advocate whose own diagnosis stemmed from a missed smear in 2010 and who had sued the in 2018, securing an out-of-court settlement. Phelan described Kelly's piece as "disrespectful" and offensive, asserting that most of the 221 women identified with discrepancies in CervicalCheck were not driven by financial gain but by demands for transparency and systemic reform, with only a fraction having pursued litigation while the majority sought open disclosure agreements. She rejected Kelly's framing of lawsuits as the primary threat, noting that the scandal's core issues—non-disclosure of audit results and outsourced cytology reading—preceded litigation pressures, and accused the commentary of minimizing victims' experiences by prioritizing program preservation over . Public reaction amplified the criticism, with users and commentators labeling Kelly's views as "cold-hearted" and lacking , especially given her medical background, and some arguing it echoed defensive institutional narratives amid the scandal's revelations of failures, including the 2018 Scally Report's findings on inadequate oversight. Kelly defended her stance in subsequent media appearances, reiterating that screening programs inherently involve false negatives (around 20% in cytology-based systems) but save far more lives than they harm, and that conflating rare errors with systemic invalidity could erode and uptake. The episode highlighted tensions between advocates for individual redress and those advocating for sustainable , with no formal repercussions for Kelly but ongoing debate in Irish media about balancing litigation's role in reform against its potential to paralyze services.

Accusations of Bias in Broadcasting

In October 2016, REGRET.ie, which campaigns against the citing alleged adverse effects, filed a formal complaint with over an episode of Kelly's program Alive and Kicking. The group alleged that Kelly exhibited "overt and unchecked bias" as presenter, failing to ensure fairness, , and balance in discussing the 's and amid public controversy. They contended that the framing dismissed vaccine critics without adequate counter-representation, violating broadcasting standards on current affairs coverage. Newstalk did not publicly detail a response to the specific impartiality claims, but Kelly has consistently defended her pro-vaccine stance based on medical evidence, noting in subsequent commentary that contributed to Ireland's uptake dropping to around 50% by before rebounding to over 80% following targeted campaigns. REGRET.ie's position aligns with fringe narratives often refuted by regulatory bodies like the and Ireland's Health Products Regulatory Authority, which affirm the vaccine's safety profile from millions of doses administered globally. Further scrutiny arose in March 2018 when and Kelly faced a lawsuit from a practitioner of over on-air comments criticizing unproven therapies. The argued the remarks, made in the context of discussions, damaged their professional reputation, implicitly challenging Kelly's approach to evidence-based versus alternative claims in . The case underscored accusations that Kelly's medical background as a former GP influenced a perceived dismissal of dissenting views, though it centered on libel rather than regulatory . Public online discourse has sporadically labeled Kelly's political commentary on Breakfast as exhibiting right-leaning bias, particularly in critiques of "" cultural shifts or defenses of conservative perspectives, with some listeners and users decrying 's overall tilt as "nauseatingly" partisan. For instance, a 2020 thread highlighted backlash portraying her as a "crazy right-wing nut," tied to broader station criticisms, though such claims remain unsubstantiated by formal complaints and reflect polarized reactions rather than adjudicated breaches. Irish media reviews have noted her appeal to audiences decrying progressive excesses, potentially amplifying perceptions of ideological slant without evidence of systemic impartiality lapses.

Responses to Public Outrage on Social Issues

Kelly has encountered substantial public backlash on for her opinions on social matters, including critiques of progressive stances on and roles, culminating in her departure from in October 2020 amid trending criticism and personal harassment. In May 2021, she disclosed receiving death threats, describing the platform as a "shouting hate fest" that exacerbated her struggles, to the point of contemplating . She responded by advocating for reforms to curb online vitriol, emphasizing that such "" often masquerades as virtue while fostering mob mentality without constructive dialogue. In addressing transgender-related debates, Kelly has countered perceived public and institutional overreach, asserting in March 2023 that Irish politicians remain "completely out of step" with parents' reservations about education in primary schools, prioritizing ideological agendas over empirical parental feedback. This stance drew accusations of insensitivity from progressive circles, yet she maintained that genuine concern for child welfare, rather than performative outrage, should guide policy, citing a disconnect between views and family realities. Similarly, on , she rebuffed "prescriptive" elements in August 2023, arguing that dictating women's choices on makeup or fashion undermines autonomy and fuels unnecessary division, rejecting narratives that frame women perpetually as victims. Kelly's responses often highlight selective outrage, as in her June 2024 commentary on urban homelessness, noting how initial public condemnation of critiques (e.g., decrying tents on ) has inverted amid persistent issues, underscoring shifting tolerances without resolution. On , a charged , she warned in August 2025 that unchecked inflows—evidenced by Ireland's population surge of nearly 90,000 in 2023—risk heightening and societal strain unless curtailed, framing opposition not as bigotry but as pragmatic realism against mounting pressures like housing shortages. Critics labeled these views inflammatory, but Kelly countered by decrying the suppression of debate, arguing that stifling dissent via outrage erodes causal understanding of integration challenges. Throughout, Kelly positions her rebuttals as defenses of reasoned discourse against emotional escalation, as seen in her April 2022 analysis of cancel culture's "peculiar phenomenon," where she warned that even critiquing it invites risk, yet insisted on prioritizing evidence over performative condemnation. This approach, while polarizing, aligns with her broader rejection of catastrophizing social woes, favoring first-hand societal data over amplified media narratives.

Personal Life

Family Dynamics and Parenthood

Ciara Kelly is married to Eoin Kelly, with whom she has four children. Her first pregnancy occurred in 1999, when she was unmarried and employed as a junior doctor, during which she encountered conservative remarks from medical colleagues questioning her professional commitment. Despite the challenges of early parenthood without prior experience with infants, Kelly adapted effectively and proceeded to have three additional children, ultimately building a family of four. Kelly has described her family environment as harmonious, particularly during her children's teenage years, which she approached with enthusiasm rather than apprehension. She reports avoiding typical mother-daughter conflicts and characterizes her teenagers as "good ," reflecting a dynamic of mutual enjoyment and minimal angst. By September 2025, her youngest child was 16, with two others having reached adulthood earlier, allowing her to favor this stage of over the demands of . In line with an open family approach, Kelly permitted her son's girlfriend to reside in their home temporarily, viewing the teenage phase as a positive transition. She has expressed regret over retaining her maiden name rather than adopting her husband's upon , as this results in her having a different last name from her children, a decision she now believes warranted more consideration. Overall, Kelly portrays her parenthood as fulfilling, having balanced raising a young family with her career shift from to full-time by 2017.

Health Setbacks and Resilience

In 2022, Ciara Kelly was diagnosed with that had severely deteriorated both hip joints, leading to bone-on-bone contact and symptoms including intense pain, limping, and inability to walk more than 150 meters without assistance. These issues, which began manifesting around 2019, progressively restricted her daily activities, such as standing to brush her teeth or attending social events, prompting fears of permanent . Despite her background as a , Kelly initially resisted but ultimately underwent bilateral hip replacements—the first on September 5, 2023, and the second in November 2023—performed by orthopedic surgeon Dennis Collins using techniques involving drills, saws, and implants. Compounding these challenges, Kelly fractured her back in December 2023 after falling down , an incident that required immediate hospitalization and occurred shortly after her second hip surgery. This setback further limited her mobility, necessitating family support for basic tasks like navigating or preparing . Kelly demonstrated resilience through rapid rehabilitation, returning to her Breakfast presenting role by February 2024 despite the compounded injuries. Post-surgery, she relearned walking, incorporated regular weight training and long-distance hikes into her routine, and completed the Camino pilgrimage in April 2024, reporting a "new lease on life" with restored energy and the ability to walk extended distances without pain. By September 2025, she described herself as being in her peak physical condition, with plans for future treks and no lingering limitations from the procedures, attributing her recovery to proactive medical intervention and disciplined fitness efforts. This period marked not only physical restoration but also sustained professional output, as she continued broadcasting without extended absences.

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  49. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-not-all-masculinity-is-toxic-so-why-are-we-man-bashing-gen-z-and-pushing-them-towards-the-likes-of-andrew-tate/a1067794402.html
  50. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-turning-james-bond-into-a-woman-makes-just-as-little-sense-as-creating-a-male-version-of-bridget-jones-and-im-a-feminist/a1710000607.html
  51. https://www.newstalk.com/news/racism-will-increase-without-cuts-to-immigration-ciara-kelly-2187598
  52. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/immigration-needs-to-be-managed-like-everything-else-but-racism-cant-be-tolerated/42216478.html
  53. https://www.newstalk.com/news/ciara-kelly-irish-citizenship-a-gift-that-should-be-revoked-from-dangerous-criminals-1736211
  54. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/dr-ciara-kelly-we-need-to-think-hard-about-the-realities-of-a-united-ireland/38392984.html
  55. https://www.newstalk.com/news/ciara-kelly-united-ireland-will-be-like-a-financial-millstone-around-our-necks-1775307
  56. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-the-governments-outrage-at-disinformation-is-a-bit-rich-if-we-recall-its-pre-election-housing-figures-or-lockdown-tactics/a1341221744.html
  57. https://www.facebook.com/newstalkfm/posts/ciara-kelly-described-herself-as-someone-who-was-not-on-the-side-of-landlords-im/1136681531836992/
  58. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-the-illiberal-liberals-attempting-to-silence-or-cancel-anyone-they-disagree-with-is-only-fuelling-extremes-on-the-other-side/a1975772319.html
  59. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-our-leftist-politicians-could-learn-from-the-us-presidential-election-lose-the-elitism-and-arrogance-or-lose-the-voters/a1020415144.html
  60. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-i-dont-agree-with-maria-steen-but-we-lose-more-by-her-not-running-for-president-than-we-ever-could-by-having-her-in-the-aras/a216471058.html
  61. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/dr-ciara-kelly-who-benefits-if-screening-is-sued-to-oblivion-not-women/38720655.html
  62. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-catch-22-dilemma-of-unaudited-cervical-checks/38656023.html
  63. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30966975.html
  64. https://www.facebook.com/IrishExaminer/posts/did-you-read-the-article/3593495707334732/
  65. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-our-cervical-screening-is-not-perfect-but-women-will-die-if-we-throw-it-away/37990097.html
  66. https://www.facebook.com/REGRET.ie/posts/complaint-to-newstalk-re-dr-ciara-kelly-alive-and-kicking-coverage-of-hpv-vaccin/1329866017023952/
  67. https://www.newstalk.com/news/irelands-hpv-vaccine-rates-have-rebounded-after-major-misinformation-campaign-donnelly-1615339
  68. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/dr-ciara-kelly-heres-the-truth-about-the-hpv-vaccine/35151123.html
  69. https://www.thejournal.ie/ciara-kelly-high-court-3916848-Mar2018/
  70. https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/jh61rx/whats_deal_with_ciara_kelly/
  71. https://www.facebook.com/irishtimes/posts/radio-review-breakfast-host-ciara-kelly-seems-to-court-listeners-who-once-compla/996134442544807/
  72. https://www.newstalk.com/news/ciara-kelly-reveals-death-threats-forced-her-to-leave-twitter-1197340
  73. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/i-left-twitter-because-i-couldnt-take-any-more-ive-never-felt-so-low-i-thought-about-walking-into-the-sea/40491771.html
  74. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfDsSGSN_dg
  75. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dkvo8VRYNzo
  76. https://www.sundayworld.com/news/irish-news/ciara-kelly-says-politicians-are-not-listening-to-parents-on-trans-education-in-schools/1193128851.html
  77. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlVgUVmUsws
  78. https://www.newstalk.com/news/ciara-kelly-cost-of-being-a-woman-gives-narrative-of-women-as-victims-1439319
  79. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-three-years-ago-youd-get-lambasted-for-saying-tents-on-city-streets-were-a-bad-thing-now-the-opposites-true-but-the-tents-remain/a334185273.html
  80. https://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/ciara-kelly-it-used-to-be-religion-and-politics-we-werent-to-talk-about-now-its-immigration-transgenderism/a17774948.html
  81. https://www.facebook.com/Independent.ie/posts/even-writing-this-feels-risky-ciara-kelly-on-the-peculiar-phenomenon-that-is-can/10160411386563470/
  82. https://www.newstalk.com/news/ciara-kelly-why-we-have-to-stop-catastrophizing-everything-1507441
  83. https://rollercoaster.ie/celebrity-2/ciara-kelly-son-teen-phase/
  84. https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/ciara-kelly-i-was-pregnant-unmarried-a-junior-doctor-and-i-got-old-school-comments-1.4386299
  85. https://shows.acast.com/irish-times-parenting/episodes/ciara-kellya-consultant-shamed-me-for-being-an-unmarried-pre
  86. https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/ciara-kelly-lifts-lid-family-35881771
  87. https://everymum.ie/kids/newstalk-ciara-kelly-same-name-her-kids/
  88. https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/ciara-kelly-on-her-double-hip-replacement-my-life-was-shrinking-i-was-afraid-i-was-going-to-end-up-disabled/a727782626.html
  89. https://www.newstalk.com/news/it-changed-my-life-in-a-short-window-ciara-kellys-hip-replacement-journey-1709651
  90. https://extra.ie/2024/02/28/entertainment/celebrity/newstalks-ciara-kelly-broken-back
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