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Irish trust in local radio news stays strong, new report finds

Local radio is one of the most trusted news sources in Ireland, according to the Digital News Report Ireland 2025, published today by Coimisiún na Meán.

Publication date: 17.06.2025

Ray D’Arcy takes radio show and 5K run around Ireland this week

RTÉ Radio 1’s The Ray D’Arcy Show is back on the road this week with Run with Ray, broadcasting live from five Irish locations and inviting listeners to join a 5km run each day.

Publication date: 16.06.2025

Declan Lynch: Katie Hannon should be the successor to Joe Duffy – and I can take much of the credit

As a result of an item on Liveline (RTÉ1, weekdays, 1.45pm) last year, in rugby games between Wales and Ireland one of the teams no longer wears their traditional colours of red or green – Ireland changed to white this year.

Publication date: 12.06.2025

RTÉ opens expressions of interest for presenter roles on Radio 1

RTÉ is looking for new on-air talent for RTÉ Radio 1 and its news and current affairs output, as part of a wider strategy to reshape its programming and talent pipeline.

Publication date: 12.06.2025

Ireland’s Classic Hits improves signal with new East Galway transmitter

Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio has switched on a new FM transmitter on 95.1 MHz to boost reception in East Galway.

Publication date: 11.06.2025

Galway Bay FM sold to Bay Broadcasting subject to clearance

Galway Bay FM has been bought by Bay Broadcasting subject to clearance from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and the relevant Minister.

Publication date: 05.06.2025

New Radio Nova series dives into stories behind Irish indie hits

Radio Nova has launched a new six-part documentary series exploring the music and memories of some of Ireland’s most respected songwriters.

Publication date: 03.06.2025

Ray Foley crowned King of MAYHEM at Today FM awards

Ray Foley has been named the winner of MAYHEM on Today FM following two weeks of comedy takeovers across the station.

Publication date: 03.06.2025

Cork’s 96FM Radiothon 2025 raises €396,202 for cancer services

Cork’s 96FM Giving for Living Radiothon has raised €396,202 for cancer services across Cork this year.

Publication date: 29.05.2025

2FM to broadcast live from Ireland’s major summer festivals

2FM will be broadcasting live from a series of major Irish music festivals across the summer, starting with Forbidden Fruit this weekend.

Publication date: 29.05.2025