My name is James and I am a journalism student at the University of Galway. I have previous experience in podcasting hosting, interviewing and presenting. I currently do freelance work for Footballing news site LOI Talk were I write articles, commentate on matches, interview managers and players and host my own women's football podcast. I also host a radio show called 'Wake Up and Wind Up', a Tuesday morning radio show where me and three of my friends have open discussions on interesting topics and have amazing debates early on a Tuesday morning. Because of this, I have a lot of experience with recording software, managing mic levels, asking poignant questions and being an entertaining presenter. I am a confident and articulate person driven by hard work ethic and a want to improve any company I work for. I take an extremely professional and punctual attitude towards the work I have done and will undertake. I relish the chance to work with others and enjoy working with teams. I am incredibly passionate about presenting and journalism and that shines through in the work I have conducted. I have previous experience of working in the field of radio, commentary, interviewing and sports journalism as listed below. As I am fluent through Irish, I love doing presenting and media through the Irish language.

James Doyle

My name is James and I am a journalism student at the University of Galway. I have previous experience in podcasting hosting, interviewing and presenting. I currently do freelance work for Footballing news site LOI Talk were I write articles, commentate on matches, interview managers and players and host my own women's football podcast. I also host a radio show called 'Wake Up and Wind Up', a Tuesday morning radio show where me and three of my friends have open discussions on interesting topics and have amazing debates early on a Tuesday morning. Because of this, I have a lot of experience with recording software, managing mic levels, asking poignant questions and being an entertaining presenter. I am a confident and articulate person driven by hard work ethic and a want to improve any company I work for. I take an extremely professional and punctual attitude towards the work I have done and will undertake. I relish the chance to work with others and enjoy working with teams. I am incredibly passionate about presenting and journalism and that shines through in the work I have conducted. I have previous experience of working in the field of radio, commentary, interviewing and sports journalism as listed below. As I am fluent through Irish, I love doing presenting and media through the Irish language.

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My name is James and I am a journalism student at the University of Galway. I have previous experience in podcasting hosting, interviewing and presenting. I currently do freelance work for Footballing news site LOI Talk were I write articles, commentate on matches, interview managers and players and host my own women’s football podcast. I also host a radio show called ‘Wake Up and Wind Up’, a Tuesday morning radio show where me and three of my friends have open discussions on interesting topics and have amazing debates early on a Tuesday morning. Because of this, I have a lot of experience with recording software, managing mic levels, asking poignant questions and being an entertaining presenter.

I am a confident and articulate person driven by hard
work ethic and a want to improve any company I work
for. I take an extremely professional and punctual
attitude towards the work I have done and will
undertake. I relish the chance to work with others and
enjoy working with teams. I am incredibly passionate
about presenting and journalism and that shines through
in the work I have conducted. I have previous experience
of working in the field of radio, commentary,
interviewing and sports journalism as listed below. As I
am fluent through Irish, I love doing presenting and
media through the Irish language.

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Language

English
Fluent
Irish
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Audio Description Commentator at IRFU (Irish Rugby Football Union)
June 1, 2025 - Present
Commentary on Connacht and Ireland matches for visually impaired audiences; detailed match descriptions; research into teams, players and managers; maintain microphone levels and technology; prepare broadcasts.
Radio Presenter / Host at Galway Bay FM
May 1, 2023 - Present
Began journey as a presenter and journalist during a transition year radio course; hosted the TY Take Over show; developed understanding of radio broadcasting and podcasting.
Host and Co-host at Flirt FM
October 1, 2025 - Present
Wake Up and Wind Up, a morning show on Flirt FM, developing scripting, time management, mic levels and segment coverage while presenting in both English and Irish.
Host at LOI Talk
November 1, 2025 - Present
Writes articles and match previews and reports about football matches and news in the League of Ireland; conducts interviews with current and former players and managers.

Education

Joint Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Irish and Sociology and Political Studies at University of Galway
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Irish and Sociology & Political Studies at University
January 1, 2025 - March 19, 2026
Junior Cycle at Coláiste na Coiribe, Knocknacarra, Galway City
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
Leaving Certificate at Coláiste na Coiribe, Knocknacarra, Galway City
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Primary Education at Raleigh Row, Galway City
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Qualifications

Radio Broadcasting Training
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education