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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

Declan Lynch: ‘There is encouragement for Flatley - he was probably the best of the 65 candidates to emerge last Saturday’

Listening to the ­brilliant and charming CNN presenter John King on RTÉ1’s Sunday with ­Miriam (RTÉ Radio 1, Sunday, 10am) was so ­enjoyable, it was only afterwards it struck me that we’re probably in a lot more trouble in this world than we think – and we already thought we were in a fair bit of trouble.

Publication date: 24.07.2025