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David McCullagh’s new Radio 1 show hitting right notes – but 2FM suffers ‘tough’ JNLR quarter
Although it is still early days, RTÉ’s David McCullagh appears to have hit the ground running with his new ‘Today’ show on Radio 1.Publication date: 12.02.2026
Newstalk daytime schedule revamp begins
Newstalk has rolled out a restructured weekday schedule, reshaping its daytime sound and placing new presenters into key slots across the station.Publication date: 03.02.2026
Irish radio revenue rises as digital audio grows
Irish radio revenue increased slightly in 2025, with growth in digital audio helping offset a small decline in spot advertising.Publication date: 30.01.2026
’Thank you for moving the dial 12 and a half years ago and staying with us’ – Pat Kenny signs off from his weekday show on Newstalk
Broadcaster Pat Kenny said he was “overwhelmed” while reading through texts from listeners as he hosted his final weekday show on Newstalk today.Publication date: 30.01.2026
Christmas FM passes €4.3m raised for charity
Christmas FM has raised almost €4.3 million for children’s charities since it first began broadcasting eighteen years ago.Publication date: 29.01.2026
€15m funding announced for Irish media sector
More than €15 million in new funding has been confirmed for Irish media organisations to support journalism, broadcasting and digital development.Publication date: 29.01.2026
RTÉ appoints Annette Malone as Chief People Officer
RTÉ has appointed Annette Malone as its new Chief People Officer following a public competition, with the role carrying responsibility for people and culture across the organisation.Publication date: 29.01.2026
Dave Kelly promoted to group programme director at Bay
Dave Kelly has been promoted to the newly created role of Group Programme Director at Bay Broadcasting, taking responsibility for programming across the group’s radio portfolio.Publication date: 22.01.2026
WLR Christmas appeal raises over €107,000
WLR’s Christmas Appeal has raised more than €107,000 for St Vincent de Paul across Waterford City and County.Publication date: 22.12.2025
‘I won’t be getting paid twice as much, it doesn’t work like that’ – RTÉ’s Oliver Callan on having his airtime doubled
RTÉ Radio 1’s Oliver Callan has doubled his airtime thanks to a schedule shake-up that means he is now presenting his show from 11am-1pm.Publication date: 22.12.2025