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RTÉ Radio 1 launches The Prompt to spotlight new Irish writing

RTÉ Radio 1 is introducing a new series called The Prompt, starting this Sunday at 7.30pm, designed to bring new Irish writing to radio listeners.

Publication date: 23.05.2025

JNLRs: Slight drop for Joe Duffy’s ‘Liveline’ as RTÉ breaks from tradition and issues casting call for successor

RTÉ Radio 1 is now Ireland’s most popular station among 35-54 year olds, the latest listenership figures have revealed.

Publication date: 15.05.2025

In Photos: Joe Duffy is leaving RTÉ after 37 years

Joe Duffy is leaving!

Publication date: 09.05.2025

Tara Campbell appointed Head of RTÉ Radio 1 to replace Peter Woods

RTÉ has appointed Tara Campbell as the new Head of Radio 1 after five years as Managing Editor.

Publication date: 16.04.2025

Liveline review: At some point RTÉ could run a competition where listeners are asked to guess what this caller was talking about

You could hear in his voice that the caller to Liveline (RTÉ1, weekdays, 1.45pm) was deeply upset. “I was really, ­really shocked,” he said. “I was actually in bits ­crying.” It was not the first time this issue had upset him, but this time it was probably the worst.

Publication date: 21.02.2025

Top broadcasters hit listenership highs as ‘talk radio’ becomes king

RTÉ’s radio offerings are continuing to dominate the airwaves, claiming some 29.6pc share of listeners in Ireland.

Publication date: 06.02.2025

Radio industry celebrates latest JNLR listening figures for Q3 2024 with 3.4 million listeners tuning in daily

The latest JNLR audience figures show that 3.862m adults tuned into Irish radio stations each week across the period of October 2023 to September 2024.

Publication date: 07.11.2024

‘I’m delighted’ – Ray D’Arcy among radio presenters inducted into IMRO Hall of Fame

RTÉ Radio 1 presenter Ray D’Arcy has been honoured at the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame today.

Publication date: 25.09.2024

RTÉ Radio 1 to look at life in the North with new series

RTÉ Radio 1 is to air a new six-part series looking at everyday life in the North of the country.

Publication date: 03.09.2024

Tommy Meskill appointed London Correspondent for RTÉ News

Tommy Meskill has been appointed as RTÉ News' new London Correspondent.

Publication date: 02.07.2024