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RTÉ Choice Music Prize shortlist announced on RTÉ 2FM
The shortlist for this year’s RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2021, in association with IMRO & IRMA, was announced today on RTÉ 2FM’s Tracy Clifford Show by Jim Carroll, chairman of the judging panel. RTÉ 2FM is celebrating the announcement of the shortlist across its schedule throughout the day with All Irish Music All Day from 6am to midnight.Publication date: 05.01.2022
The WLR Christmas Radio Appeal raises over €100,000
The WLR Christmas Radio Appeal has raised over €100,000 for the St Vincent De Paul in Waterford, Tramore and Dungarvan. Through a series of events over the month of December, WLR listeners came together to raise funds for those most in need in Waterford. Michael Byrne, WLR’s Operations Manager said: “The appeal is a massive undertaking for the station but worth all the time and effort...Publication date: 04.01.2022
Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio wins Corporate Vision Magazine award
Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio has been awarded ‘Best Classic Pop Music Radio Station – UK & Ireland’ in the Corporate Vision ‘Business Awards 2021′. Each year, Corporate Vision Magazine seeks out the best that the business community has to offer on a global basis. Kevin Branigan, CEO Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio, told RadioToday: “This is fantastic news. We’ve working hard to make Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio be the best at everything we do...Publication date: 31.12.2021
Here’s what’s on Beat 102-103 over the Christmas period
Throughout Christmas, Beat 102-103 will be doing its very best to put a positive spin on the rollercoaster year that was with numerous festive shows. Here’s a taster of what’s to come: On Christmas Eve, Niall and Sho will have a special Beat Breakfast promised to be filled with festive fun. The show will see the grand finale of Beat’s Holiday Haul competition with City Square Shopping Centre...Publication date: 22.12.2021
SPIN hires DJ Joel Corry to kick off the weekend in the mix
DJ Joel Corry is joining SPIN to host a mix show every Friday night on SPIN 1038 and SPIN South West. The Head and Heart chart-topper will go in the mix exclusively every Friday night from 6 – 8pm starting this weekend. Nick Karkazis, Assistant Programming Director, SPIN Network commented: “Joel is one of the hottest DJ’s in the world right now...Publication date: 01.12.2021
Date set for the return of Christmas FM on the radio in Ireland
Christmas FM will be switching on its transmitters, and therefore Christmas in Ireland at midday on Sunday 28th November 2021. The station wants to “Give the Gift of Childhood” this year by raising over €250,000 which will go directly to Barnardos. The presenters are volunteering their time once again this year as the station celebrates 14 years on-air and raising a total of €2.7 million for a range of charities...Publication date: 25.11.2021
Lunchtime presenter Mairead Ronan to leave Today FM
Today FM lunchtime presenter Mairead Ronan has announced that she is stepping away from her radio show to spend more time with her young family. Sharing the news with her lunchtime listeners earlier this afternoon (Friday) Mairead said: “I have made an exciting but also a bittersweet decision I want to share. I’ve decided to step away from my lovely radio show...Publication date: 12.11.2021
Sinéad Wylde has been appointed as Head of RTÉ lyric fm
Sinéad Wylde has been appointed as the new Head of RTÉ lyric fm. Sinéad has worked as producer in daytime programming and award-winning features production in RTÉ lyric fm since the station’s inception in 1999. Sinéad has extensive knowledge of RTÉ lyric fm’s schedule and was producer of Marty in the Morning with Marty Whelan, Lunchtime Choice with Liz Nolan, The Hamilton Scores with George Hamilton, Movies and Musicals with Aedín Gormley and Into the Evening with Eamonn Lawlor...Publication date: 08.11.2021
Louise McSharry moves on from 2FM ready for next chapter
Radio presenter Louise McSharry has announced she is leaving RTÉ 2FM after eleven years on the air. In a post on social media, Louise thanked RTÉ for being part of the organisation, especially during her illness in 2014/2015 when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The former iRadio breakfast presenter also thanked listener for their continued support and that the next chapter will be coming soon...Publication date: 29.10.2021
Phil Cawley leaves Today FM’s weekend schedule
Long-serving Today FM presenter Phil Cawley has left the station after almost 25 years. He hosted his last show over the weekend, saying it was time to focus on other things in his life. Phil also works on South East Radio hosting Drive, following his daily show on Today FM coming to an end...Publication date: 29.10.2021