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Europe in Focus with Tony Connolly
05 November 2026 12:30pm
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar with Tony Connelly, Europe Editor at RTÉ News. This webinar will examine the latest developments shaping Europe's political and economic landscape and what they may mean for Irish business leaders. Taking place as a webinar from 12:30-1:30pm, on Thursday, 5th November 2026.
Tony Connelly is one of Ireland’s most respected journalists, reporting from the front line of major global events including Brexit, the global financial crisis, the European refugee crisis and conflicts across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. An award-winning author and broadcaster, his bestselling book Brexit and Ireland was shortlisted for Irish Non-Fiction Book of the Year.
In this webinar, Tony will provide analysis of the key issues currently influencing Ireland's position within Europe, including the ongoing Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and its strategic priorities, such as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). He will also explore the evolving dynamics between the EU, the United States and the United Kingdom, and the implications of these relationships for Irish businesses.
The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to put their questions directly to one of Ireland's leading commentators on European affairs.
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Tony Connolly Europe Editor, RTÉ News
Tony Connelly is Europe Editor for RTÉ, Ireland’s public broadcaster, covering EU and European Affairs, as well as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. He has also reported on conflicts in Africa, the Caucasus and the Balkans. Tony extensively covered Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union and its impact on Ireland. He was called as an expert witness on three occasions to House of Commons Brexit committees, as well as to the Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs. His book Brexit and Ireland: the Dangers, the Opportunities, the Inside Story of the Irish Response, was nominated Irish non-fiction book of the year in 2018. Tony is the recipient of two ESB National Media awards, a European Journalism Award and a New York Festivals radio award for his documentary of the Ukrainian football club Shakhtar Donetsk. In 2018, he received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the UCD Smurfit Graduate School journalism awards, and an Irish Law Society Justice Media Award for his coverage of the Brexit negotiations. He was named an Alumnus Illustrissimus by St Columb’s College, Derry in 2019. Tony’s television documentary “Hidden History”, on his grandfather, the Royal Irish Constabulary and the Irish War of Independence, was broadcast on RTE in June 2023. His book Don’t Mention the Wars: A Journey Through European Stereotypes, was published in 2014. In November 2024, Tony was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Galway for services to journalism. Tony was born in County Derry, Northern Ireland in 1964. He was educated at St Columb’s College, Derry, and is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin and the London School of Journalism. He is married with three children and lives in Brussels.
Is this eligible for CPD?
Dimension covered:Governance
Eligible hours: 1 hour
This session may be eligible for other professional body CPD. Check with your relevant professional body.
How do I attend?
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Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking with the option to add the event to your calendar. We’ll also send a reminder with the link to access the session the day before the webinar.
The webinar will take place on Zoom. Download it on Zoom if you don’t have it already.
Questions?
Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.
How do I attend?
This event is not currently open for booking.
- Members will be notified once the event is open for booking. When open for booking, reserve your space by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button.
- Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking with the option to add the event to your calendar. We’ll also send a reminder with the link to access the session the day before the event.
- The event will take place on Zoom. Download it on Zoom if you don’t have it already.
Questions?
- Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.
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