Enda McClafferty appointed BBC NI new political editor
Enda McClafferty succeeds Mark Devenport, who left the corporation in October after holding the role since 2001.
Mr McClafferty has been covering politics in the North of Ireland for 20 years and has worked as a political correspondent since 2016.
Head of BBC News NI Adam Smyth said: “We are delighted to appoint a broadcaster of Enda’s ability to one of the biggest roles in Northern Ireland journalism.
“He comes from a stable of first class political journalists in the BBC News team and is justly held in high esteem for his commitment to impartiality and his superb analysis.”
Mr McClafferty joined the broadcaster in March 2000 and first presented BBC Radio Foyle’s Breakfast programme. He worked as a reporter on BBC NI’s Spotlight, as well as a stand in presenter on all of BBC Radio Ulster’s current affairs programmes and The Nolan Show.
Before joining the BBC Mr McClafferty was a reporter with the Belfast Telegraph from 1995 to 2000.
He said he was looking forward to taking on the role.
“It’s a fascinating time in politics as we emerge from the pandemic and navigate our way through the outcome of Brexit,” he said.
“It was a privilege to work alongside our previous Political Editor Mark Devenport and he has left big shoes to fill.”
Born in Donegal, Mr McClafferty is married to artist Marina and has three daughters, twins Kellie and Jade, and Chloe.
We wish Enda all the best in his new role.
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