Gerry Murphy (weather forecaster)
Irish meteorologist with Met Éireann (born 1969)
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Gerry Murphy (born 1968 or 1969)[1] is an Irish meteorologist with Met Éireann, best known for his appearances on RTÉ.[2]
Gerry Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 57–58)[1] |
| Education | University College Dublin |
| Occupation | Meteorologist |
| Employer | Met Éireann |
| Television | RTÉ Weather |
After graduating with a degree in Experimental Physics from University College Dublin in 1990,[3] Murphy joined Met Éireann in 1992.[2] He received meteorological training in Reading and experience in aviation forecasting at Shannon Airport, before being 'chief scientist' at Valentia Observatory from 1993 to 1999.[2]
Murphy returned to Dublin in 1999, and worked as Met Éireann's agricultural meteorologist until 2001.[2] He has worked as a forecaster in Met Éireann's Central Analysis and Forecasting Office (CAFO) since 2001, and as a weather presenter on RTÉ Television since November 2001.[4]