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Fergal D’Arcy announces he’s joining RTÉ 2FM for weekends
Former Today FM and iRadio presenter Fergal D’Arcy has joined RTÉ 2FM. He posted a video on social media saying he “shall be joining the excellent crew at 2FM for the next few weeks”. Fergal says he will be on each Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 6pm, a show usually hosted by Aifric O’Connell...Publication date: 13.05.2023
The latest headlines and radio listening stats from JNLR 2023-1
The latest radio listening results show 3.255 million adults tune into radio every weekday – an increase of 48,000 listeners. Daily radio listening stands at 79.4% of all adults whilst weekly listening increases to 90.9% of the population. At RTÉ, 1.93 million...Publication date: 11.05.2023
Paul McLoone is back on the radio this weekend with Nova
Former RTÉ and Today FM presenter Paul McLoone is joining Radio Nova for some special programmes this weekend. “Paul McLoone’s Ultimate Playlist” will air on Radio Nova Saturday 13th from 6-9pm and Sunday 14th from 6-9pm. The shows will feature a playlist of classic Irish rock and alternative tunes...Publication date: 10.05.2023
RTÉ lyric fm returns to the Phoenix Park with Bord Bia Bloom
RTÉ lyric fm is back in the Phoenix Park with Bord Bia Bloom this year. Marty Whelan will kick off Bord Bia Bloom 2023 on the main stage with live music, chat and special guests from 10-12 noon on Thursday 1st June. On Saturday’s Movies and Musicals...Publication date: 08.05.2023
IMRO Radio Awards 2023 are now open for entries
Submissions are now invited for the IMRO Radio Awards 2023 for audio between June 1st 2022 and May 31st 2023. The awards will be given out once again at the Gala Awards at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny on Friday October 6th 2023...Publication date: 04.05.2023
Dave Cronin is leaving Beat 102 103 after a decade on-air
Beat 102 103 presenter Dave Cronin has announced he’s leaving the station after almost 11 years. The Beat at Work host announced he will present his last show on Friday 28th April. He says he’s moving on from the regional youth station for new opportunities in the UK...Publication date: 24.04.2023
Learning Waves’ Journalism Graduate Programme returns for 2023
Learning Waves has secured funding for its Journalism Graduate Programme for 2023. The programme will see 10 graduates placed across 10 Independent Radio Stations for a period of 5 months beginning September 2023. The programme involves plenty of hands-on training which will equip the students with the skills to work in...Publication date: 24.04.2023
Birdsong returns to RTÉ Radio with the Dawn Chorus 2023
RTÉ Radio’s live Dawn Chorus is back on May 7th in a simulcast between Radio 1 and lyric FM. For almost three decades now, Derek Mooney and his team of experts have been bringing the uplifting and fascinating strains of early-morning birdsong to listeners...Publication date: 24.04.2023
Kevin Bakhurst appointed as the next Director General at RTÉ
RTÉ has appointed Kevin Bakhurst as its next Director General in place of Dee Forbes. Kevin, who was previously Managing Director of News & Current Affairs, will start in July 2023. Commenting on his appointment, Kevin Bakhurst said: “I am honoured and delighted to take up the role of Director General...Publication date: 18.04.2023
Ray Foley to broadcast live from Mayo for Joe Biden’s visit
Today FM presenter Ray Foley is set to do his show live from Ballina, Mayo for the upcoming visit of US President Joe Biden. The POTUS is set to make an address today outside St Muredach’s Cathedral in Ballina and Ray Foley has made it his mission to travel back home and be front and centre of the green and red crowds of Mayo...Publication date: 14.04.2023