Radio News

Ed Roche presents his unique tale of coming out

Presenter Ed Roache has created a radio documentary series for SPIN 1038 and SPIN South West to mark the month of PRIDE. Ed ‘came out’ two years ago and now he’s talking out his experience in ‘Ed Roche – Our Unique Tales’ – coming out once again to a whole new audience. Speaking on the title of the series Ed Roche said “the reason I chose the name ‘Our Unique Tales’ is because everyone’s story is so unique...

Beat 102 103 creates documentary on Long Covid

Beat 102 103 has created a special two-part documentary on Long Covid featuring presenter Michelle Heffernan. On 2 January 2021, Michelle was diagnosed with Covid-19 and like many others, she believed it would be over within a few weeks; instead, she endured months of debilitating fatigue. In response to the ignorance and unfamiliarity with this condition, Michelle and Beat now present “It’s Not a Cold-It’s Long Covid” examining Long Covid, its effects, and...

Adrian Kennedy & Jeremy Dixon to leave 98FM

98FM has today announced that its mid-morning phone-in show Dublin Talks has come to an end. Presenters Adrian Kennedy & Jeremy Dixon are to depart the station after seven years. Michael Brett, 98FM Programme Director said: “I’d like to thank Adrian, Jeremy & the dedicated production team for their time at 98FM and their commitment to Dublin Talks. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”

Today FM asks Whose Show Is It Anyway

Today FM is introducing a new show to its weekend line-up with ga different guest presenter each week. ‘Whose Show is it Anyway’ will give listeners the chance to hear a range of surprise guests every Sunday from 12-1PM. From musicians to comedians and more, each week, Today FM will reveal a different celebrity guest who will take control of the station for one hour and present their very own show. Kicking off the series, this Sunday, 25th April, will Irish musician Gavin James...

Today FM launches dedicated All Irish radio station

Today FM is introducing a new 24-hour stream playing non stop Irish music, as well as a new weekly All Irish show. The new programme, All Irish, will air on Today FM every Sunday 8-9am hosted by Fergal D’Arcy. Kicking off this weekend, listeners can expect to hear a mixture of brand-new Irish music alongside well-known tracks, live-sessions and interviews with some of the best and up and coming musicians that Ireland has to offer. And Today FM All Irish will launch on Sunday via...

DAB digital radio broadcasting ends in Ireland

Today marks the end of DAB digital radio transmissions in Ireland as RTÉ switches off its services on the platform. The broadcaster originally announced in 2019 it would also shut down the stations using DAB as their main outlet, but made a U-turn earlier this month. Now, RTÉ Gold, RTÉ 2XM, RTÉ Radio 1 Extra, RTÉ Pulse, and RTÉjr Radio continue online only, offering hope that they may one day return to DAB...

Dusty Rhodes says goodbye to Classic Hits

Presenter Dusty Rhodes has left Classic Hits radio station after three years on the schedule. The former RTÉ and Atlantic 252 presenter had been fronting the station’s Sunday Night 90s and various music documentaries. “What was originally a one-year project turned into almost three,” said Dusty. “However our podcasting operation has grown exponentially in the last year and some other projects needed to go...

Jason Collins takes over second show at East Coast FM

Jason Collins has become the presenter of a second weekend show at East Coast FM. Jason will now present More Music Weekend from 2 – 6pm on Sunday afternoons. He has taken over the slot from Ryan O’Neill, who has moved to Saturday afternoons. In 2018, Jason joined the Wicklow-based station as a cover presenter. He was appointed his first permanent programme at East Coast FM in February last year but soon began broadcasting from home in response to the COVID-19 pandemic...

Barry Lang flies back to radio with Classic Hits

Former 2FM presenter Barry Lang is returning to radio with a weekend show on Classic Hits. Barry is best known for presenting drivetime on the 2FM in a radio career that spanned more than 18 years before leaving in 1998 to become a professional airline pilot. He will present ‘Classic Love Songs’ on a Sunday morning from 8am for three weeks starting 14th March. “I’m really excited to be returning to radio after a long break. When considering where I wanted to work, I knew it had to be a music station playing the kind of great hits I remember. Ireland’s Classic Hits fits the bill perfectly”, says Barry...

New breakfast at RTÉ 2FM as Eoghan McDermott exits

RTÉ has announced a new direction for the breakfast show is being planned at 2FM after confirming the departure of Eoghan McDermott. Eoghan’s exit was speculated last week, with RTÉ confirming the news today that he won’t be returned to breakfast, saying his contract will be expiring shortly. The statement says: “RTÉ is developing a new direction for the 2FM Breakfast Show which will be revealed in the coming weeks...