.Zara King has been appointed southern news correspondent for Virgin Media television.
Born in Cork and raised in Waterford, Zara started her early journalism career at WLR under Billy McCarthy
Zara commented on her appointment: "I'm thrilled to return to Munster, my home region, having been born in Cork and raised in Waterford. I'll continue my work with Virgin Media News, focusing on stories that impact people's lives"
She will take up the role that was previously held by Paul Byrne.
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