Teresa Mannion reveals why she’s retiring from RTÉ after 40 years

Teresa Mannion recently announced her retirement from RTÉ

Teresa, well known for her viral “don’t make unnecessary journeys” weather report in 2015, began working with RTÉ in the 1980s, working in children's broadcasting before moving to current affairs.

Teresa has now officially spoken out about her retirement, confirming that it was entirely her decision, and not influenced by the broadcaster.

Previously, staff at RTÉ were required to retire at 65 due to the policy. However, new legislation allows employees to request permission to extend their roles.

Speaking to Evoke, Teresa said that her retirement was due to her age.

"No, I have a staff job in RTE, but there is a new thing now where it is not up to your employer – you can decide to stay on yourself – but certainly my Head of News was happy for me to stay on… There was no issue there at all. It was totally my own decision to decide to go at 65."

“I was born the same year as RTÉ television in 1961. They’ve been my work family all my life.”

Teresa said that she loved the job and loves "so much about RTE," before explaining some of her reasons for retiring.

"I had a great career there. It was actually a decision taken because I was not having any big issues as such… just issues with my joints. My knees," she explained.

“I am definitely cut out for the road. I love the road, and I do a lot of driving and trekking, and meeting people non-stop, but I actually got to the point where I thought this is still a young person’s game. Age creeps up on you", she said, adding that she "can't believe" her age.

Teresa explained that "there is a time when there is a natural order of things to say move aside and watch other people develop and shine."

"I’m looking at younger people coming in, and you just see the whole media landscape changing, and I feel like I have had a really good innings in RTE, 65 on September 15, I just feel like it’s right. Once I decided, I was very happy with my decision."