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munster

Patricia Messinger inducted into Irish radio Hall of Fame after 30 years on Cork's airwaves

Patricia Messinger has broadcast in the same timeslot on the same station since November 1990

<p>The entire creative process for the seven-note sonic ID features the sound of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra</p>

culture

RTÉ jingle shake-up: a new seven-note sonic ID is on the way for the News at One

As Bryan Dobson himself says, "who says you can't teach an old fiddle a new tune?"

<p>Alison has recently joined her local GAA club, St Vincent's, as part of Sports Direct's Gaelic4Mothers&Others programme. Picture: <br/> ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

people

Alison Curtis: If I took a different fork in the road I think I might have been a hairdresser

My twin sister was over here for three months working from my house — it was the first time we lived together since we were teenagers so we had some sibling moments

news

Joe Duffy turned down 'much greater' salary at Newstalk

munster

Graham Norton to broadcast from West Cork this summer

Alison O'Connor: Irish media is a better place now Denis O'Brien has left

FILE PHOTO Bauer Media Audio has agreed to buy Denis O'Brien's Communicorp Group for over €100m. Communicorp includes radio stat

New Newstalk owner lifts ban on Irish Times staff appearing on its radio stations

The ban on Irish Times journalists began in 2017

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

Donncha O’Callaghan and Carl Mullan to co-host 2FM breakfast show with Doireann Garrihy

"It’s going to be incredible craic teaming up with Doireann and Carl," says Donncha O'Callaghan

Mon, 24 May, 2021

RTÉ spends 90% of budget on homegrown content

Cash-strapped broadcaster lobbies for reforms as to how it is funded

Fri, 21 May, 2021

Doireann Garrihy returning to 2FM show in two weeks without Eoghan McDermott

'It's all looking quite exciting,' Doireann said of the new-format breakfast show

Mon, 17 May, 2021

Radio Highlights: Shay Healy remembered, new Irish writers, the O'Riada Gold Medal

Elsewhere in music: Teenage Fanclub interviewed; My Bloody Valentine explained; Niamh Regan and David Kitt with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra; archival RTÉ sessions from IRS and God is an Astronaut; Travi the Native on ATL

Sat, 01 May, 2021

Prime Time's Fran McNulty on bereavement, life, and local radio

'I used to joke that my favourite view of Dublin was from the rearview mirror': The Longford native has come a long way from making ads at his local radio station

Sat, 17 Apr, 2021

Joyce Fegan: Behind the airwaves – Why are women’s voices under-represented on radio?

While much has been done for the gender balance of influential shows at national level, in local radio, which has a bigger reach, 89% of presenters are male

Mon, 12 Apr, 2021

Alison Curtis: 'She just fell apart after he died. That's the reality'

Radio broadcaster Alison Curtis speaks candidly about her career on the airwaves, the loss of her parents when she was young, and the indescribable love she feels for her own daughter

Sat, 03 Apr, 2021

Awareness campaign highlights lack of airtime for female artists

The Why Not Her campaign found that Munster radio stations are among the worst in the country when it comes to Irish female artists getting airplay

Fri, 05 Mar, 2021

Irish radio stations urged to implement plans to tackle gender disparity in playlists

Data shows that 85% of Irish musicians played on Irish radio are male.

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021

T.J. Martell Foundation's Women of Influence Awards - Inside

Margaret E Ward: Will Bauer grasp the poisonous nettle of Irish commercial talk radio?

The Bauer takeover of five radio stations has the potential to completely shift the landscape of Irish commercial radio

Sat, 27 Feb, 2021

File photo The first module of the commission of investigation into certain transactions at the Irish Bank Resolution Corporatio

Sale of Communicorp closes a chapter for Denis O'Brien

Subject to approval by regulators, Ireland’s largest commercial radio group will be sold to German media giant, Bauer Media Group

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

EE British Academy Film Awards 2020 - Arrivals - London

Graham Norton to leave BBC Radio 2 after 10 years

Bandon star will present his last programme on December 19, ten years after his first Saturday morning show for the station.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2020

'Delighted, honoured and humbled': Claire Byrne to take over RTÉ's Today programme

RTÉ has announced Claire Byrne as the new presenter for RTÉ Radio 1's Today programme. Starting from next Monday, the broadcaster who also has a tv show on RTÉ One will present the two-hour flagship progamme.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2020

RTÉ defers decision on Lyric FM move

RTÉ has deferred a decision to move its Lyric FM radio station from Limerick.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2019

U2 launch their own radio channel

U2 has announced its own radio channel U2X RADIO.

Wed, 04 Dec, 2019

Local documentary on Clare’s Thai cave rescue hero Jim Warny beats international competition to radio award

A documentary produced by an Irish independent local radio station has beaten off competition from major national broadcasters to win gold at the at the New York Festivals Radio Awards.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2019

Marian Finucane tops latest radio listenership figures

Marian Finucane was the big winner in the latest radio listenership figures with her total audience for the weekend rising by 75,000.

Thu, 02 May, 2019

Author and broadcaster Gareth O'Callaghan writing new book despite incurable disease

Popular author and broadcaster Gareth O’Callaghan is busy writing his next book and is staying positive despite being diagnosed with a rare life-changing and incurable disease.

Sun, 07 Apr, 2019

Behind the scenes of an essential part of weekend radio for 50 years

With its distinctive theme tune and eclectic contributions, Sunday Miscellany has been an essential part of weekend radio for 50 years. Jonathan deBurca Butler went behind the scenes to see the show being made.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2019

Today FM, Dempsey biggest winner in latest JNLRs

If the latest figures for radio listenership are anything to go by, the numbers tuning in appear to be surging, with almost all the country’s main shows seeing increases in their audience.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2019

Larry Gogan leaving 2FM after 40 years

RTÉ have announced that 2FM stalwart, Larry Gogan, will be leaving the station after 40 years.

Tue, 08 Jan, 2019

Video: A Christmas wish came true for brave teen who has spent his life battling illness

Inspirational Cathal O’Neill, who was born with Spina Bifida and is a wheelchair user, has made no secret in the past of his ambitions to become a radio star.

Sat, 29 Dec, 2018

'Sometimes characters in songs have to be nasty': Shane McGowan responds to Fairytale of New York controversy

The Pogues frontman Shane McGowan has responded to calls on social media for the lyrics of Christmas classic Fairytale of New York to be censored.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2018

'Baby It's Cold Outside' Christmas classic removed from US radio station playlist

The Christmas classic 'Baby It's Cold Outside' has been removed from a US station's playlist following complaints from listeners.

Sun, 02 Dec, 2018

George Hook takes to the airwaves for the last time to bid farewell to listeners

George Hook has signed off on his show for the last time this morning.

Sat, 01 Dec, 2018

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - Larry Gogan plays first Christmas song on 2FM

Stop everything, Larry Gogan has played the first Christmas song on RTÉ 2FM which means it is now officially Christmas.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018

Gareth O'Callaghan to return to the airwaves for Christmas

Broadcaster Gareth O'Callaghan who retired from radio after he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) will return to the airwaves this Christmas to raise funds for charity.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2018

Listener figures music to 2FM ears

The latest radio listenership figures have proved music to the ears of RTÉ 2FM — but threw up mixed results for the other stations.

Thu, 25 Oct, 2018

Gareth O'Callaghan to have 'final blast' in last Classic Hits 4FM show today

Radio presenter Gareth O'Callaghan has said his "final blast" on air at Classic Hits 4FM this afternoon will be a chance to "celebrate good times".

Fri, 31 Aug, 2018

Plans afoot for radio on Cork island

Plans are being finalised to set up the first community radio on a Cork island, and, also for the first time, to live stream the All-Island Football Championships, which will be held there.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2018

Gareth O'Callaghan 'positive and remaining strong' after disease diagnosis

Broadcaster and author, Gareth O'Callaghan, has said he is "blown away" by the kind messages of support he has received from people he has never even met following his diagnosis with Multiple System Atrophy. (MSA)

Mon, 20 Aug, 2018

Gareth O'Callaghan to step down from radio after being diagnosed with 'incurable' and rare disease

Broadcaster and author, Gareth O'Callaghan, says he plans to remain "strong and positive" in spite of having to leave his role in Classic Hits FM following his diagnosis with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).

Sat, 18 Aug, 2018

Lost letters and a dream debut novel for Helen Cullen

Helen Cullen left her job at 2FM to move to London and pursue her dream of writing. The resultant ‘The Lost Letters of William Woolf’ falls into the booming genre of ‘Up Lit’ — and yes, it showcases her love of letter writing. She talks to Rowena Walsh.

Sat, 07 Jul, 2018

Today FM DJ Louise Duffy announces first pregnancy with a sweet Instagram post

Today FM DJ Louise Duffy has announced that she is expecting her first baby with husband Paul Galvin.

Wed, 09 May, 2018

2FM the big winner as main shows see listenership up

RTÉ 2FM was the big winner in the latest radio listenership figures with all its main daily shows posting year-on-year increases in audience.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2018

Young Irish YouTuber advises radio stations how to succeed online at Radio Days conference

"Be honest". That’s the advice to radio bosses from a 14-year-old YouTuber on how to succeed in an online space.

Fri, 23 Feb, 2018

Here is how much Irish people listen to the radio

Radio Days, the country's biggest radio conference, is taking place over the next two days.

Thu, 22 Feb, 2018

Irish-language content on radio is negligible, says report

A survey on the use of Irish on radio stations has found that it barely reaches the ‘cúpla focal’.

Fri, 12 Jan, 2018

Top 10 RTÉ broadcasters earn almost €3m

RTÉ’s top 10 highest-paid presenters earned almost €3m between them in 2015.

Wed, 02 Aug, 2017

The Niall Boylan Show wins Best Scheduled Talk Show in the world at New York radio awards

The Niall Boylan Show has scooped the Best Scheduled Talk Show in the world at an awards ceremony in New York.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2017

Big hitters in RTÉ enjoy listenership increases as JNLR figures released

Ryan Tubridy, Ray D’Arcy and Sean O’Rourke have all seen listenership gains in the latest JNLR figures.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2017

Does radio lack female voices?

As female journalists gather this weekend for the Women in Media conference, Marjorie Brennan wonders why there are so few female voices on our radios.

Sun, 23 Apr, 2017

RTÉ seeks security in a changing world

IN terms of scale, Ireland has always been and always will be a tiny television and radio market. 

Sat, 01 Apr, 2017

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