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Brian Dowling and Jennifer Zamparelli to cover Today FM mid-mornings

Brian Dowling and Jennifer Zamparelli are stepping in to present Dave Moore’s Today FM mid-morning show while he takes a two-week break.

Publication date: 27.06.2025

John Giles to retire from punditry after 23 years with Off The Ball

Football legend John Giles is stepping down from punditry after more than two decades with Off The Ball and almost 30 years in Irish broadcast media.

Publication date: 27.06.2025

Melanie Finn: Is Katie Hannon now in pole position to replace Joe Duffy on ‘Liveline’?

The rumblings in RTÉ started shortly before lunchtime yesterday. The news emerging from Montrose that Upfront with Katie Hannon was not returning to the RTÉ schedule in September was met with some surprise.

Publication date: 25.06.2025

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