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New shows for RTÉ lyric fm plus the return of the Lyric Feature
Some schedule changes at RTÉ lyric fm this month sees the return of The Lyric Feature and new shows for Seán Rocks and Aedín Gormley. The station also continues to celebrate Black History Month. Every day this month, listeners will hear prominent musical figures honouring the lives of Black musicians...Publication date: 14.10.2022
FM104 Drive gets major marketing campaign for Graham and Nathan
A new heavy-weight marketing campaign focusing on 104 Drive with Graham and Nathan has been launched by FM104. It will promote presenters Graham O’Toole and Nathan O’Reilly utilising the ‘We’ll Pick You Up’ tagline and will be seen and heard across Dublin...Publication date: 13.10.2022
The Irish Audio Market Report shows radio continues to dominate
The Ipsos Irish Audio Market Report released today shows that radio continues to have a dominant position in the Irish audio sector. Live radio enjoys a 74.3% share of all audio listening, reflecting an engaging, easily accessible (and free) format for listeners...Publication date: 11.10.2022
Today FM, Cork’s Red FM and WLR win top awards at the IMROs
All the winners from the IMRO Radio Awards 2022 have been announced including the top Station of the Year titles. The Full-Service Station of the Year award went to Today FM, Music Station of the Year was won by Cork’s Red FM, whilst the Local Station of the Year award went to WLR FM...Publication date: 07.10.2022
Doireann Garrihy announced as Dancing with the Stars presenter
RTÉ 2FM breakfast presenter Doireann Garrihy will join Jennifer Zamparelli to present series 6 of Dancing with the Stars when it returns to RTÉ One in January. Doireann, who presents 2FM Breakfast with Donncha O’Callaghan and Carl Mullan, has previously presented Big Night In, The Podge and Rodge Show and Reeling in the Fears...Publication date: 07.10.2022
Nova’s PJ Gallagher & Jim McCabe to tandem cycle 30km for charity
Radio Nova’s PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe are to tandem cycle 30km from Hill 16 in Croke Park to Bray Head to raise money for charity. A month of activity surrounding Jack and Jill’s ‘Up the Hill’ Challenge kicked off today culminating on Friday, October 28th. Speaking of his challenge, PJ Gallagher said: ...Publication date: 03.10.2022
Fully Charged presenters extended to weekends on SPIN stations
A new weekend schedule is coming to SPIN 1038 and SPIN SW later this month. The changes will include new SPIN1038 Fully Charged Breakfast presenters Emma, Dave & Aisling present a Saturday morning show that will broadcast across Dublin and the South West while on Sunday mornings, Ed & Valerie from SPIN South West’s ‘Fully Charged’ go across the network too...Publication date: 02.10.2022
RTÉ announces plans for coverage of Budget 2023 on the radio
RTÉ says it will deliver comprehensive coverage of Budget 2023 on Tuesday 27th September with extensive reporting and analysis across radio, online and television. RTÉ Radio 1 coverage of the budget speeches will be broadcast live on a special extended News at One with Bryan Dobson, beginning at 12.45pm until 3.30pm...Publication date: 26.09.2022
RTÉ 2FM presenter Tara Kumar to leave the station after six years
Presenter Tara Kumar is leaving RTÉ 2FM after six years at the station to move to London. Tara has been hosting the new music show each evening, Sunday to Thursday from 7pm. Head of RTÉ 2FM, Dan Healy said: “We are very sad Tara is leaving 2FM and yet very excited for her as she makes her way in London. Tara’s show on 2FM was a must-listen for anyone curious about new and good music. Tara is a taste-maker and will fly wherever she is.”...Publication date: 23.09.2022
RTÉ radio stations return to The National Ploughing Championships
RTÉ is attending The National Ploughing Championships once again this year with live coverage planned across Radio 1, 2FM, RnaG and lyric fm. The Ploughing will return to Ratheniska, Co Laois, from Tuesday 20th September to Thursday 22nd September and RTÉ will be there over three full days with an action-packed schedule of live programmes, live musical performances...Publication date: 15.09.2022