Ciara Doherty and her husband Richard Stern have been in a strong relationship for over a decade, but how did they first meet?
The TV presenter recently announced her new project after leaving The Tonight Show, and her husband is sure to be supportive. Let's take a look at their love story...
How they met
Ciara and Richard first crossed paths 12 years ago while working at TV3, now Virgin Media, in different departments. Ciara was presenting Midweek, while Richard was a producer on The Morning Show with Sybil and Martin.
It was Ciara's sister Laura, who also worked at TV3, that introduced them. The couple started dating after a night out and got engaged in December 2015.
Popping the question
Richard proposed to Ciara during a New Year's Eve trip to Donegal. Ciara designed her own wedding ring, and the couple flew to Antwerp to have it made.
Saying I Do
In 2017, Ciara and Richard tied the knot in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona, Spain, surrounded by friends and family. They then went on a two-month honeymoon backpacking around North and South America.
Growing their family
A year after their wedding, Ciara announced her pregnancy, and their first daughter Renee was born in 2019. Their second daughter Edie joined the family in 2021.
Finding a balance
After leaving The Tonight Show in 2024, Ciara enjoyed spending more time with her family. She mentioned that parenting two young children while both parents work is a challenge.
Renovating their home
In 2023, Ciara and Richard completed renovations on their family home, joking that there will always be more to do. They were happy to finally move in and enjoy the space.
New work adventures
In June 2025, Ciara announced her new project, a podcast called Newstalk Daily, which will debut on June 23rd. The podcast will offer a 20-minute expert take on trending topics.
Source: EVOKE