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Bauer completes acquisition of iRadio

Bauer's takeover of iRadio is now complete after a three month approval process.

iRadio to be bought by Bauer subject to regulatory approval

Bauer Media Audio has entered into an agreement to acquire iRadio. The deal to buy the large regional, which covers the West, North West, North East & Midlands regions of Ireland, is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approval...

Learning Waves’ Journalism Graduate Programme returns for 2023

Learning Waves has secured funding for its Journalism Graduate Programme for 2023. The programme will see 10 graduates placed across 10 Independent Radio Stations for a period of 5 months beginning September 2023. The programme involves plenty of hands-on training which will equip the students with the skills to work in...

Michaela Hayes replaces Peter Collins on SPIN daytimes

Former iRadio and Nova presenter Michaela Hayes is joining SPIN to host the Monday to Friday 10am till 3pm slot. She’ll replace Peter Collins who is moving abroad. The daytime show has been networked across SPIN South West and SPIN 1038 in Dublin since 2020...

iRadio sponsors Mondello24 and opens new suite at Mondello Park

iRadio is sponsoring Mondello24 this weekend and opening a new suite at Mondello Park. The event on June 18th will see cyclists taking over the famed international race circuit for a full 24 hours. On the same day, iRadio launches the brand-new and exclusive iRadio Suite at Mondello Park, with iRadio at the Weekend broadcasting live from there on Saturday and Sunday...

Clare FM - Clare FM NEWS - Clare FM LIVE

Clare FM has added two new homegrown presenters to its schedule. Quin native Brian McEvoy joins Clare FM from iRadio to present ‘Out The Gap’, weekdays from 2-6 pm. And Country singing sensation Clodagh Lawlor is joining for a weekend show. Upon joining Clare FM Brian said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining the team at Clare FM!...

iRadio launches iLove Irish radio station online

iRadio has launched a new radio station playing nothing but Irish music and artists. iLove Irish, available just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, is available via the iRadio website, station app and smart speakers. Listeners will get the likes of Aimee, Róisín O’, RuthAnne, Pauric O’Meara and many many more...

New colourful look and new station sound for iRadio

There’s a new look and a new sound at iRadio for 2022 with its station-wide rebrand. You’ll now see hues of teal blue, pink and purple added to iRadio’s stronger yellow and orange colours, to complete the new iRadio brand. The focal point of this rebrand is a new TV advert, built around the concept of “My World, My Station, My Music.” It puts the listener centre stage and introduces us to ‘Senan’ the Snail...

Louise McSharry moves on from 2FM ready for next chapter

Radio presenter Louise McSharry has announced she is leaving RTÉ 2FM after eleven years on the air. In a post on social media, Louise thanked RTÉ for being part of the organisation, especially during her illness in 2014/2015 when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The former iRadio breakfast presenter also thanked listener for their continued support and that the next chapter will be coming soon...

Gavin James says Hello to iRadio for a weekend show

Singer-songwriter Gavin James is joining iRadio to host a weekly show every Saturday afternoon. He’ll host 12pm till 2pm for four weeks starting on June 12th with music and special guests. We’ve been pedalling away like mad behind the scenes, iRadio CEO Mark Cunning said. “This has been a while in the making, but to see it come to life and have Gavin present a show on iRadio is definitely one of the highlights of the year so far...