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 98 days away.
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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
Ephemeris for April 17, 1954
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 26 Aries 54 | 27 Aries 55 | 4 Cancer 18 |
| Moon | 18 Libra 17 | 16 Leo 32 | 9 Taurus 31 |
| Mercury | 6 Aries 18 | 18 Aries 36 | 18 Cancer 24 |
| Venus | 15 Taurus 58 | 15 Aries 11 | 10 Leo 19 |
| Mars | 1 Capricorn 41 | 19 Pisces 48 | 2 Capricorn 2 |
| Jupiter | 22 Gemini 36 | 20 Taurus 59 | 7 Cancer 14 |
| Saturn | 7 Scorpio 18 | 15 Pisces 18 | 3 Scorpio 16 |
| Uranus | 19 Cancer 13 | 21 Taurus 39 | 22 Cancer 11 |
| Neptune | 24 Libra 38 | 28 Pisces 30 | 23 Libra 18 |
| Pluto | 22 Leo 35 | 2 Aquarius 2 | 23 Leo 9 |
| Rahu | 19 Capricorn 6 | 15 Aries 11 | 15 Capricorn 24 |
| Ketu | 19 Cancer 6 | 15 Libra 11 | 15 Cancer 24 |
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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
