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RTÉ adds live radio and TV shows at Bloom for 2026
RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ lyric fm will broadcast live from Bord Bia Bloom across the June Bank Holiday weekend.Publication date: 20.05.2026
Sean Whelan returns as RTÉ’s London correspondent
Sean Whelan is moving back to London for RTÉ News with immediate effect.Publication date: 28.04.2026
Irish music groups unhappy with RTÉ Radio 1 jingles
Irish music bodies say RTÉ Radio 1’s new themes and audio imaging raises questions about support for domestic composers.Publication date: 27.04.2026
Declan Lynch: Is ‘Today With David McCullagh’ really the place to debate dishwasher etiquette?
It’s the big one, isn’t it? It’s the one that puts all our other problems into perspective. It’s the issue that is probably not talked about enough, but is perhaps the single greatest cause of private grief in our society – and in every other society.Publication date: 23.04.2026
Kirsty Blake Knox: The new RTÉ Radio 1 jingles are underwhelming – no wonder Oliver Callan sounds unimpressed
From the get-go, broadcaster Oliver Callan sounded bemused with his new jingle. On April 13, RTÉ unveiled a range of new signature theme tunes for their shows and bulletins on Radio 1.Publication date: 13.04.2026
RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Wisebuddah create new Radio 1 sound
RTÉ Radio 1 has introduced a new audio identity across its full schedule from today with the help of Wisebuddah and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.Publication date: 13.04.2026
Brian Fenton joins RTÉ Sunday Game coverage lineup
Brian Fenton will be part of RTÉ’s GAA Championship coverage from this weekend.Publication date: 09.04.2026
RTÉ names Barry Lenihan as politics correspondent
RTÉ Radio 1 reporter Barry Lenihan is moving into one of the broadcaster’s most prominent news roles.Publication date: 03.04.2026
Rick O’Shea gets the arts chair for keeps
Rick O’Shea has been given the Arena job full time at RTÉ Radio 1 after fronting the show since last summer.Publication date: 13.03.2026
RTÉ radio plans music and sport for St Patrick’s
RTÉ’s radio stations are preparing a wide mix of live sport, music and storytelling across the St Patrick’s weekend schedule.Publication date: 12.03.2026