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 One News on RTÉ 1 Television.
Kenny has extended his contract with Newstalk into next year. He will continue to host his current Monday to Friday breakfast show until such time as Byrne joins the station. In a statement, Bauer Media Audio Ireland (BMAI) said that Kenny has a number of “other ventures” planned with Newstalk. He will also join the BMAI board.
