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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...

Steven Cooper and Kayte O’Malley for iRadio Breakfast

Steven Cooper is returning to iRadio on May 28th to host breakfast with Kayte O’Malley. Steven was previously at iRadio between 2013 and 2016, and Kayte has been a regular on the weekend line-up on iRadio for the past two years and will be filling in for Oonagh O’Carroll who is off on maternity leave. iRadio in The Morning with Cooper and Kayte kicks off Friday May 28th from 7 AM – 10 AM...

iRadio strikes up new partnership with Pundit Arena

iRadio and Pundit Arena are teaming up to work on the iScore show together. iScore is on-air every Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 6pm, with coverage and analysis of the sports stories, as well as an in-depth look behind the headlines. iScore presenter Caradh O’Donovan keeps listeners up to date with the day’s fixtures, chats to a mix of sporting stars and gets expert opinion and insight from a host of Pundit Arena’s top journalists...

Schedule changes at Cork’s 96FM and C103

A number of changes to the programme schedules at Cork’s 96FM and C103 have been announced for 2021. Ken Tobin will move from the 12noon to 4pm slot on Cork’s 96FM to take over Cork’s More Music Breakfast on C103. He replaces Simon Murdoch who will replace Ken on Cork’s 96FM. Ken is 96FM’s longest serving presenter in the same time slot, whilst Simon cut his teeth on 96FM as a weekend presenter before getting a daily show on iRadio. He joined C103 a couple of years ago to present Cork’s More Music Breakfast. Both will start their new roles on 04th January 2021. Ken Tobin says “I’m absolutely delighted to be given the opportunity to host the breakfast show on C103 and work with my friends there...

iRadio launches iLoveChristmas radio station

Christmas has arrived early at iRadio with the launch of iLoveChristmas. It’s the first time iRadio has offered a dedicated festive stream, and it joins iLoveDance and iLoveOldskool on the Radioplayer app and Alexa devices (try.. Launch iRadio’s iLoveChristmas). iRadio CEO Mark Cunning said that given the year we’ve had, we could all use some Christmas cheer: “2020 has been a really tough year for all of us, and even though we’re still eight weeks out from the big day, we could all do with a bit of festive cheer in our lives, which iLoveChristmas will provide...

iRadio gets a new sound from Wisebuddah

iRadio is celebrating a new 10-year licence term with a new package of idents from Wisebuddah in London. The new jingles are a mixture of resigns from the Fun Radio package, and custom cuts. Bespoke tracks have been produced for news and sport bulletins, along with elements to create branded song intros. Mark Cunning, CEO, iRadio, said: “We loved working with Wisebuddah. Their ability to understand our goals and ambitions… even to smile and nod at some of the crazier stuff was really important throughout this project. To sit in the studio, be part of the creative process and to hear and see the project come to life was fascinating.” ...

All 32 applications for BAI scheme granted cash

The BAI has given a total of €2.5m to 32 independent commercial radio stations across the country to share awareness and understanding of COVID-19. The special funding initiative was operated by the BAI under the BAI’s Sound & Vision 4 Scheme, following a request from the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, TD. Funding recommendations range from €40,000 to €95,000. Successful projects include: ...

iRadio to share a €40,000 iGrant with businesses

Twenty businesses have been chosen as shared winners of iRadio’s €40,000 iGrant prize. The successful applicants have been selected by an independent expert judging panel including former Ireland international rugby player and businessman Jamie Heaslip. Each iGrant recipient will receive a €2,000 advertising package from iRadio. When iRadio initially announced the iGrant competition in February it was earmarked as a €20,000 prize to be awarded to one business...

iRadio, Beat and Red FM unite for streamed concert

iRadio, Beat 102-103 and Cork’s Red FM are coming together to present a special streamed concert called Heroes Aid Live to raise funds for frontline workers while also offering company and entertainment to many listeners. The stations recently approached Heroes-Aid about the concert and the charity was delighted with this additional cross station radio support. The event will take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend – from 7pm to 9pm on Sunday May 3rd, audiences will enjoy a music set from a host of contemporary artists including Gavin James, Keywest, John Gibbons, True Tides, Stephanie Rainey, The 2 Johnnies and Moncrieff...

Revamped weekend programme schedule for iRadio

iRadio is celebrating the start of its new 10-year licence with the launch of a revamped weekend schedule. Two new shows will be airing from this weekend – Aon Scéal with Brendan Bracken Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8.00am to 10am. Brendan will be having the chats as Gaeilge about music, showbiz, sport and more. The other brand new addition to the iRadio weekend schedule is iScore with Caradh O’Donovan...