Cathal Séamus Goan, born on May 5, 1954, in Ardoyne, Belfast, is notable for his tenure as Director-General of RTÉ from 2003 to 2011 and his pivotal role in launching TG4. An Irish language speaker with a background in Celtic studies from University College Dublin, Goan began his career at RTÉ in 1979 as an archivist. He transitioned from radio to television, becoming involved in various programs focused on current affairs and arts. His leadership spanned critical broadcasting initiatives and adaptations, and he served on the board of the National Concert Hall until 2011.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 294 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Cathal
noble, battle-worthy
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Generation Group
Cathal Goan belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Belfast
Educated At: University College Dublin
Occupation: television editor | television producer
Spouses: Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill
Children: Róise Goan
Employers: RTÉ
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for April 17, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 26 Aries 54 | 27 Aries 41 | 5 Cancer 15 |
Moon | 18 Libra 17 | 16 Sagittarius 6 | 24 Taurus 3 |
Mercury | 6 Aries 18 | 0 Aries 51 | 18 Cancer 8 |
Venus | 15 Taurus 58 | 25 Pisces 1 | 11 Leo 29 |
Mars | 1 Capricorn 41 | 29 Cancer 42 | 1 Capricorn 44 |
Jupiter | 22 Gemini 36 | 18 Gemini 46 | 7 Cancer 28 |
Saturn | 7 Scorpio 18 | 26 Pisces 19 | 3 Scorpio 15 |
Uranus | 19 Cancer 13 | 25 Taurus 35 | 22 Cancer 14 |
Neptune | 24 Libra 38 | 0 Aries 39 | 23 Libra 18 |
Pluto | 22 Leo 35 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 23 Leo 11 |
Rahu | 19 Capricorn 6 | 25 Pisces 51 | 15 Capricorn 20 |
Ketu | 19 Cancer 6 | 25 Virgo 51 | 15 Cancer 20 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Cathal Goan's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn sextile Venus
Exact: 21 January, 2025 - Mars conjunction Ketu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Mars
Exact: 20 June, 2025 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 30 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 10 July, 2025 - Mars square Mars
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 17 December, 2025