RTÈ announce death of broadcaster Keelin Shanley

RTÉ has announced the death of broadcaster Keelin Shanley following an illness.

She passed away this afternoon, aged 51.

An award-winning journalist, she had most recently been anchor of the Six One News on RTÉ One.

During her time with at RTÉ, Keelin, a native of Dublin, earned the reputation of being an agile broadcaster, presenting TV programmes Crimecall and Morning Edition.

She also worked on the station's flagship radio shows Morning Ireland and Late Debate.

She is survived by her husband Conor, their children Lucy and Ben, her wider family and a large circle of friends, to whom deepest sympathy is tendered.

Jon Williams, managing director of RTÉ News & Current Affairs, paid tribute to Keelin, stating: "There was not a corner of RTÉ News & Current Affairs untouched by Keelin’s fearless, generous, and passionate journalism.

"For Keelin, the story was never about her - always about others. Her legacy of over 20 years journalism with RTÉ saw her help tell the stories of so many often marginalised.

"She strove to inform, probe and encourage. Always inquisitive, interested, thoughtful and kind," he added.

RTÉ Director-General Dee Forbes said: "Everybody at RTÉ is deeply saddened by the passing of our colleague and friend Keelin Shanley.

"A passionate and dedicated public service journalist, Keelin had an expertise that challenged and probed as well as an ease that endeared her to all."