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RTÉ Radio 1 names the day to turn off 252 Long Wave
RTÉ Radio 1 will cease broadcasting on Long Wave 252 from Friday 14th April 2023. The station continues to broadcast on FM, on Saorview and Saorsat, along with RTÉ Radio Player and Irish Radioplayer apps. In the UK, Radio 1 will still be available on Freesat, Sky, and Virgin Media, along with online streaming services such as smart speakers...Publication date: 31.03.2023
98FM’s Thunder Team gets partnership with Toyota Ireland
Toyota Ireland has joined forces with 98FM to become Official Car Partner to 98FM’s Thunder Team. As part of the deal, Toyota has provided 98FM with three new branded Toyota C-HR cars. This partnership will see 98FM brand ambassadors, the Thunders take to the city streets and suburbs every week in the co-branded Toyota fleet...Publication date: 31.03.2023
New presenter announced for Beat 102 103’s Cool 2 School
Beat’s weekly feature Cool 2 School has a new presenter – Waterford native Sarah Power. Sarah says she is over the moon to be chosen as the new face and voice of of the feature. Now in its tenth year, Cool 2 School sees primary school students from across the South East battle it out in the fiercely contested...Publication date: 30.03.2023
Nominees announced for the 2023 New York radio awards
RTÉ, Newstalk, Clare FM, and a number of independent production houses are shortlisted in the New York Festivals radio awards for 2023. There are 15 nominations altogether in Ireland, across categories such as documentaries, podcasts and entertainment...Publication date: 23.03.2023
Radio Nova announces the best Irish band in its Shamrock Referendum
Thin Lizzy has been voted the best Irish band of all time in a St. Patrick’s Day poll of more than 10,000 music fans and listeners of Ireland’s Radio Nova. They beat off competition from numerous other acts such as U2, Aslan, Sinead O’Connor, The Cranberries, Ash, Snow Patrol, Hosier and more as part of Radio Nova’s ‘Shamrock Referendum’...Publication date: 17.03.2023
Today FM plans 24 hour party for St. Patrick’s Day
Today FM is celebrating Ireland’s global influence this St. Patrick’s Day with a 24-hour party around the globe. It will start in Australia at midnight and will cover other major world cities including London, Dubai and New York...Publication date: 16.03.2023
Midlands 103 offers listener gift of fertility hope
Midlands 103 is launching a special partnership with First IVF next Monday culminating in one listener receiving a complete round of fertility treatment. The move is in response to recent on-air discussions about the subject, recognising its sensitivity for many couples and seeking to create a positive educational campaign that offers hope...Publication date: 16.03.2023
Ryan Tubridy to leave The Late Late Show – continues radio show
Ryan Tubridy will finish presenting The Late Late Show at the end of the current series but continue his morning show on RTÉ Radio 1. Commenting, Ryan Tubridy said: “It has been a privilege to host the national institution that is the Late Late Show for the last fourteen years...Publication date: 16.03.2023
Eirewave celebrates St. Patrick’s Day and launches ad campaign
Eirewave will be playing 100% Irish pop rock on St Patrick’s day with its Shamrock ‘n’ Roll radio show. From 7pm to Midnight, listeners will be treated to five hours of non-stop Irish pop rock music, featuring some of the most iconic bands and artists from Ireland...Publication date: 14.03.2023
Declan Pierce off-air at Today FM following brain haemorrhage
Declan Pierce has revealed he’s recovering after a brain haemorrhage and an eight-day stay in hospital. The Today FM presenter said on Friday that he’s making an incredible recovery and thanked the team at Beaumont Hospital and the paramedics at Dublin Fire Brigade...Publication date: 05.03.2023