“Giving birth to my daughter was certainly memorable, like a slap in the face. I arrived at the hospital in total denial, having not married up pregnancy with the fact I'd leave with a child. Popping her out took some effort and it changed my whole life, forcing me to be still and to confront the realities I'd been running from.”

Irish television and radio presenter

Angela Scanlon is an Irish television and radio presenter known for her work in broadcasting. She first came to attention on Irish television and has presented several programmes on RTÉ. Among her better-known work is the 2014 documentary Oi Ginger!, which she presented for RTÉ. Her public profile has been built through presenting rather than through a long list of screen roles, and her name is associated with television and radio work in Ireland.