Newstalk has confirmed that RTÉ presenter Claire Byrne will rejoin the station early next year as Pat Kenny moves to a new weekend slot with the station. Byrne, who will host a new mid-morning show on Newstalk, will be replaced on RTÉ Radio 1’s Today radio show by David McCullagh. He currently fronts the Six […]
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Today FM gears up for Electric Picnic
No sooner has the hype and commercial activity around last weekend’s Oasis gigs at Croke Park eased than Bauer Media confirms that Today FM makes its return at this year’s sold-out Electric Picnic with its Sound Garden stage. The station is EP’s official radio partner and its prime time line-up will be on stage to […]
Ryan Tubridy repays €150,000 to RTÉ
Former RTÉ TV and radio presenter Ryan Tubridy has repaid €150,000 to his former employer for fees made to him as part of a deal with previous Late Late Show sponsor Renault. The deal was brokered by his agent Noel Kelly and the national broadcaster in 2020. Tubridy was to be paid a total of […]
IAPI to host Effie lunch in October
The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) will host its annual Effie lunch in October highlighting the importance of advertising effectiveness. A steering group for Ireland has been working with IAPI in recent months to improve the Effie programme, culminating in this event. The lunch takes place on Friday, October 17 at the Dublin […]
Today FM goes all out for Oasis gigs
Today FM is giving away the last remaining Irish tickets for Oasis gigs at Croke Park. Weekday breakfast show presenter Ian Dempsey is giving away a pair of tickets tomorrow and Friday this week, and on bank holiday Monday. The giveaway ties in with the launch of Today FM’s exclusive bespoke station – Oasis FM. […]
Radio spend up two points to €79.4m
Latest data published by Radiocentre Ireland indicates that Irish radio earned revenues of €79.4 million in the first half of 2025, which is an increase of two per cent on the same period last year. The figure was made up of €61.3m in spot revenue – namely radio commercials – which saw an improvement of […]
Miscellany shares tale of seal lover
With the Irish summer in full swing, RTE Radio 1’s Sunday Miscellany shares the story of Mark Leslie – Ireland’s Seal Whisperer. Leslie is the founder of Martello Media, the company which produced many of Ireland’s best known interpretative centres including the Easter 1916 Commemoration in the GPO and the visitor centre at the Cliffs […]
Giles quits as expert on Off the Ball
Former Republic of Ireland and Leeds United midfielder John Giles, whom it was said “could land a ball on a penny”, is to retire from punditry at the age of 84, after 23 years with Off The Ball and almost three decades with Newstalk. Giles’ tenure with the Thursday nights’ sports show makes him the […]
Bay Broadcasting buys Galway Bay FM
Bay Broadcasting, owners of Radio Nova, the multi-city Classic Hits Radio and Sunshine 106.8, has acquired Galway Bay FM for an undisclosed sum. in Ireland. The station is the licensed broadcaster for Galway city and county, with a market share of 34 per cent. The station has a staff count of 25 at its headquarters […]
Beat’s raunchy podcast set for Wexford festival
Beat’s Daily Dilemma Uncensored Live podcast is coming to the Wexford Spiegeltent. The multi-genre festival features music acts, comedy performances and live podcasts. Earlier this year, Beat’s breakfast duo, Niall Power and Shonagh Lyons, took their raunchy show to a sold-out audience in Wexford town on Valentine’s night. From the kinky to the contentious, the […]
News UK’s Wireless Ireland now Onic
The Rupert Murdoch-owned News UK & Ireland has rebranded its Wireless Ireland radio and digital group as Onic. The group includes Dublin’s FM104 and Q102, Cork’s 96FM and C103, Live 95 in Limerick, LMFM and U105 in Belfast. The company’s sales house, Urbanmedia, is now part of Onic and will continue to handle sales for […]
Off the Ball airs new animated ads
Sports media brand Off The Ball has unveiled a new ad campaign. With a tagline of ‘The Biggest Conversation in Sport’, the 30-second animated piece highlights the breadth of sports content and commentary the brand delivers. From GAA to golf and rugby to football, the campaign promotes OTB as more than a radio show. The […]
Ben Murray iRadio’s new managing editor
Bauer Media Audio Ireland (BMAI) has appointed Ben Murray as managing editor at iRadio. In his new role, Murray will be responsible for leading the audience growth strategy, focusing on iRadio’s content output. With over 20 years’ experience in Irish radio, he has worked both in front of and behind the mic, from music scheduling, programming […]
