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John Giles to retire from punditry after 23 years on Off The Ball
John Giles is stepping down from punditry after more than two decades on Off The Ball.Publication date: 15.08.2025
Beat boss Gabrielle Cummins leaves radio for role at Nemeton
Former Beat 102-103 CEO and Programme Director Gabrielle Cummins is joining Waterford-based Nemeton as its first Head of Media Development.Publication date: 14.08.2025
Declan Lynch: ‘In the future, everyone will host Liveline for 15 minutes’
A few weeks ago, Philip Boucher-Hayes was the first out of the proverbial landing craft and on to the beaches, starting the battle to become the full-time presenter of Liveline (RTÉ1, weekdays, 1.45pm).Publication date: 14.08.2025
98FM confirms new schedule as Leanne Hanafin takes on daytime
98FM is making changes to its weekday line-up with new voices joining the station from later this month.Publication date: 12.08.2025
Record 3.5m people now tune in to Irish radio every weekday
A record 3.5 million people are now tuning in to radio every weekday across Ireland, the highest figure recorded by the JNLR/Ipsos survey.Publication date: 07.08.2025
Newtalk’s Mark Simpson to join RTÉ Radio 1 as Managing Editor
Mark Simpson has been appointed Managing Editor of RTÉ Radio 1, starting in the role this September.Publication date: 07.08.2025
Today FM launches Oasis FM with live Croke Park ticket giveaway
Today FM is giving away tickets to see Oasis live at Croke Park this week.Publication date: 30.07.2025
Declan Lynch: ‘There is encouragement for Flatley - he was probably the best of the 65 candidates to emerge last Saturday’
Listening to the brilliant and charming CNN presenter John King on RTÉ1’s Sunday with Miriam (RTÉ Radio 1, Sunday, 10am) was so enjoyable, it was only afterwards it struck me that we’re probably in a lot more trouble in this world than we think – and we already thought we were in a fair bit of trouble.Publication date: 24.07.2025
Declan Lynch: ‘This was the worst “take” in all of human history, so it’s no harm to hear it refuted by a Joe O’Connor’
Last week I was pointing out that the best thing on the radio these days is Culture File: The Comfort Zone on Lyric FM, presented by Luke Clancy. I mentioned in particular the contributions of writer Colm Tóibín.Publication date: 10.07.2025
Bay Broadcasting completes takeover of Galway Bay FM
Bay Broadcasting has been cleared to take full control of Western Community Broadcasting Holdings, the parent company of Galway Bay FM.Publication date: 09.07.2025