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’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

Q102 changes ahead as Tubridy ends weekday show

Ryan Tubridy is stepping away from his weekday show on Q102 and Virgin Radio UK to focus on new speech-led projects, including a new Sunday morning show for Onic stations.

Publication date: 19.12.2025

RTÉ marks century of Irish radio broadcasting

RTÉ will mark one hundred years since Ireland’s first public radio broadcast with a year-long programme of radio-led events and programmes.

Publication date: 19.12.2025

Anton Savage to host Newstalk Breakfast

Anton Savage is taking over Breakfast at Newstalk whilst Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman move to drivetime.

Publication date: 15.12.2025