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National conference to celebrate 100 years of Irish radio
The Irish radio industry will come together in Cork early next year for a landmark two-day conference marking a century since the first Irish radio broadcast.Publication date: 15.10.2025
Kieran Cuddihy tipped to be announced as new ‘Liveline’ host: ‘He’s razor-sharp and connects well with listeners’
Kieran Cuddihy has emerged as the firm favourite to take over as the new presenter of RTÉ’s Liveline.Publication date: 10.10.2025
RTÉ Radio 1 reveals major new weekday line-up
RTÉ Radio 1 has announced a full refresh of its weekday schedule following the news of Ray D’Arcy’s departure.Publication date: 10.10.2025
Ray D’Arcy has left his RTÉ Radio 1 show
After more than a decade on air, Ray D’Arcy has presented his final edition of The Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1.Publication date: 09.10.2025
In Photos: IMRO Radio Awards 2025
See all the photos from the IMRO Radio Awards 2025 here.Publication date: 08.10.2025
RTÉ reveals Radio 1 schedule for Short Story finalists
RTÉ Radio 1 has announced the broadcast schedule for the ten shortlisted entries in this year’s RTÉ Short Story Competition, ahead of the live final later this month.Publication date: 07.10.2025
RTÉ brings live radio shows to national ploughing 2025
RTÉ is heading back to the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore from 16th to 18th September with three days of live radio and entertainment.Publication date: 11.09.2025
David McCullagh named new Today presenter on RTÉ Radio 1
David McCullagh will take over RTÉ Radio 1’s Today from Monday 3rd November this year replacing current presenter Claire Byrne.Publication date: 29.08.2025
Declan Lynch: ‘In the future, everyone will host Liveline for 15 minutes’
A few weeks ago, Philip Boucher-Hayes was the first out of the proverbial landing craft and on to the beaches, starting the battle to become the full-time presenter of Liveline (RTÉ1, weekdays, 1.45pm).Publication date: 14.08.2025
Newtalk’s Mark Simpson to join RTÉ Radio 1 as Managing Editor
Mark Simpson has been appointed Managing Editor of RTÉ Radio 1, starting in the role this September.Publication date: 07.08.2025