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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Your next birthday is 312 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, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2026 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 54 | 27 Aries 27 | 6 Cancer 12 |
| Moon | 18 Libra 17 | 26 Aries 57 | 8 Gemini 35 |
| Mercury | 6 Aries 18 | 3 Aries 21 | 17 Cancer 47 |
| Venus | 15 Taurus 58 | 21 Taurus 50 | 12 Leo 40 |
| Mars | 1 Capricorn 41 | 5 Aries 56 | 1 Capricorn 25 |
| Jupiter | 22 Gemini 36 | 17 Cancer 14 | 7 Cancer 41 |
| Saturn | 7 Scorpio 18 | 7 Aries 28 | 3 Scorpio 14 |
| Uranus | 19 Cancer 13 | 29 Taurus 33 | 22 Cancer 18 |
| Neptune | 24 Libra 38 | 2 Aries 48 | 23 Libra 18 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 35 | 5 Aquarius 25 | 23 Leo 12 |
| Rahu | 19 Capricorn 6 | 6 Pisces 31 | 15 Capricorn 17 |
| Ketu | 19 Cancer 6 | 6 Virgo 31 | 15 Cancer 17 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Cathal Goan's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2026 - Saturn square Mars
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 11 April, 2026 - Jupiter conjunction Ketu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Jupiter opposition Rahu
Exact: 01 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Venus
Exact: 10 June, 2026 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 30 June, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Mercury
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Mars square Moon
Exact: 08 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Mercury
Exact: 07 December, 2026 - Mars aspects Mercury
Exact: 17 December, 2026
