Gerry Murphy (weather forecaster)
Gerry Murphy is an Irish meteorologist with Met Éireann, best known for his appearances on RTÉ.
After graduating with an honours degree in Experimental Physics from University College Dublin in 1990, Murphy joined Met Éireann in 1992. Following meteorological training in Reading and aviation forecasting experience at Shannon Airport, he was Chief Scientist of Valentia Geophysical Observatory from 1993 to 1999.
Returning to Dublin in 1999, Murphy worked as Met Éireann's agricultural meteorologist until 2001 and completed an MSc on the measurement of Ultra-Violet-B irradiance in 2000.
Murphy has worked full time as a forecaster in Met Éireann's Central Analysis and Forecasting Office since 2001 and as presenter of weather forecasts on RTÉ Television since November 2001.
