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<p>Ryan Tubridy launching 'Tubridy Tonight' in 2004. Two years earlier, he made an extraordinary impact in radio with the arrival of 'The Full Irish' breakfast show on 2FM. File picture: RTÉ</p>

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Gareth O'Callaghan: The Ryan Tubridy scandal was never really about Ryan Tubridy

Gareth O'Callaghan on fame, institutional failure and why Ryan Tubridy paid the price for RTÉ’s collapse in trust

<p>RTÉ's predecessor, 2RN, began broadcasting 100 years ago. Sources including playwright Hugh Leonard have said 2RN was named for the last two words of the song title 'Come Back to Erin' by Count John McCormack. iStock</p>

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Happy 100th birthday to Irish public broadcasting. A century on, we're still talking to each other

<p>Media minister Patrick O'Donovan is bringing a memo to Cabinet about Coimisiún na Meán's completion of its statutory five-year review of funding for RTÉ and TG4. </p>

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RTÉ at critical turning point but TG4 has 'adapted effectively' minister to tell Cabinet

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SGareth O'Callaghan: The enduring magic of radio as RTÉ unveils new presenters and a new era

Could this be a sexual revolution? No, it's RTÉ Radio 1's new schedule

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Could this be a sexual revolution? No, it's RTÉ Radio 1's new schedule

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Fifteen years on, Irish radio is still trying to replace Gerry Ryan — and failing

RTE Radio One new schedule

RTÉ pulls Kieran Cuddihy from Late Late Show as he is still under Newstalk contract

Major shakeup of RTÉ Radio One's weekday schedule comes amid shock departure of Ray D'Arcy and planned exit of Claire Byrne

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Studio Shoot at Virgin Media Presidential Election Coverage

Newstalk presenter Kieran Cuddihy set to join RTÉ Radio

Kieran Cuddihy’s switch to RTÉ has fuelled speculation that he could be in line to replace Joe Duffy as host of Liveline

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ Radio 1 will soon be unrecognisable after Ray D'Arcy's sudden departure

Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ Radio 1 will soon be unrecognisable after Ray D'Arcy's sudden departure

Whatever transpired during that meeting with RTÉ bosses earlier this week clearly led to Ray D'Arcy's sudden departure – so sudden, he wasn’t given the chance to say goodbye, writes Gareth O'Callaghan

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Ray D’Arcy 'hugely disappointed' with RTÉ management's handling of his departure

Ray D’Arcy 'hugely disappointed' with RTÉ management's handling of his departure

Mr D’Arcy presented the final editionThe Ray D’Arcy Show on Wednesday. He had hosted the programme for the past 11 years.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Gareth O'Callaghan: Claire Byrne's move from RTÉ to Newstalk means radio battle is finally on

S Gareth O'Callaghan: Claire Byrne's move from RTÉ to Newstalk means radio battle is finally on

Two decades after Newstalk’s launch, Irish radio is witnessing a real contest as RTÉ Radio 1 faces a challenger worth tuning into

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

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Catherine Connolly 'did not support' Gemma O'Doherty's bid for presidency when nominating her

The sole current presidential election candidate said she nominated Ms O'Doherty in 2018 'to give her a chance to stand'

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

Woman listening music with her mobile phone in first snow

Local radio stations ask young listeners to help them record sounds of nature in Ireland

16 local radio stations will consult with schools and youth groups on the collaboration with climate scientists at Harvard and Copenhagen universities

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

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More people listening to the radio on weekends, but fewer tune in to RTÉ's weekday shows

When compared with the last quarter, RTÉ's Morning Ireland has shed 2,000 listeners but is still Ireland’s most listened to radio programme at 469,000 listeners

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

RTÉ presenter Seán Rocks dies aged 64 after brief illness

RTÉ presenter Seán Rocks dies aged 64 after brief illness

Tributes pour in for the acclaimed Arena host, whose voice defined Irish arts and culture broadcasting for decades

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

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Radio listenership in Ireland grew to record level last year

Some 3.9m people listened to radio every week last year, an increase of 105,000 listeners compared to 2023

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Letters to the Editor: The volume of tourists arriving at popular destinations must be managed

Letters to the Editor: The volume of tourists arriving at popular destinations must be managed

A reader with expertise in the area responds to Eoghan Corry's article in the 'Irish Examiner' about the growing global push back against 'overtourism'

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

Clare journalist Tommy Meskill announced as RTÉ's new London correspondent

Clare journalist Tommy Meskill announced as RTÉ's new London correspondent

Mr Meskill has been a journalist with RTÉ for eight years, most recently as part of the station's political unit

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

RTÉ exodus: Donncha O'Callaghan to leave 2FM after five years

RTÉ exodus: Donncha O'Callaghan to leave 2FM after five years

O'Callaghan said he is 'so incredibly grateful and proud' of the past five years in the station, adding: 'I’ve absolutely loved it'

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

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Female artists take up less time on Irish radio airwaves compared to men, report finds

Artists signed to major record labels dominated Irish radio playlists, while only three independent artists made it into the top 100 songs on Irish radio so far this year

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

2FM exodus: RTÉ announces summer replacements for Doireann Garrihy and The 2 Johnnies

2FM exodus: RTÉ announces summer replacements for Doireann Garrihy and The 2 Johnnies

Four major presenters have announced their departures from the station in recent weeks

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Terry Prone: RTÉ's 2FM exodus is understandable. It can rebuild if it learns from its past

S Terry Prone: RTÉ's 2FM exodus is understandable. It can rebuild if it learns from its past

The exodus is understandable from the point of view of those leaving. But 2FM can rebuild if it learns from its past and hires people who understand broadcasting, and are hungry to do it

Mon, 27 May, 2024

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Morning Ireland retains top spot as Ireland's most popular show with Neil Prendeville leading in Cork

Ryan Tubridy's show boosts Dublin station Q102's listenership figures

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Revenues at Cork's 96FM owner rise to €22.4m

Revenues at Cork's 96FM owner rise to €22.4m

Significant growth in digital revenues

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

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Radio Highlights: Live from Vicar Street for the Choice Music Prize 2024

Plus: Def Nettle in their first 2FM Session in Studio 8; and photographer Dragana Jurišic in conversation with Australian-born sculptor Barbara Kneževic

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

Radio Highlights: Live sets from Pillow Queens and Cruel Sister

Radio Highlights: Live sets from Pillow Queens and Cruel Sister

Plus: Fachtna Ó Drisceoil will focus on the main issues related to the referenda taking place on International Women’s Day, and R na G will broadcast from Gaelscoil an Ghoirt Álainn in Cork city

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Des Whelan steps down as CEO of WLR fm

Des Whelan steps down as CEO of WLR fm

WLR fm will remain in the ownership of Mr Whelan and The Irish Times Group, which owns a number of radio stations and regional newspapers in addition to the 'Irish Examiner'

Fri, 26 Jan, 2024

London Tubs not much different from Dublin Tubs as he presents first show with signature style

S London Tubs not much different from Dublin Tubs as he presents first show with signature style

During his opening show on Virgin Radio UK, the former RTÉ star surfed a wave of good luck messages, 80s and 90s classics, and introduced himself to a new audience

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

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'The biggest break of my career': Louise Cantillon named as new Today FM lunchtime presenter

It comes after Pamela Joyce announced her decision to step down from the role

Thu, 07 Dec, 2023

Christmas FM returns to the airwaves this week with round-the-clock festive hits

Christmas FM returns to the airwaves this week with round-the-clock festive hits

The station will be switched on at midday on November 28

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Colin Sheridan: Everyone gets a second chance in public life. Except here in Ireland

Colin Sheridan: Everyone gets a second chance in public life. Except here in Ireland

F Scott Fitzgerald’s proverbial ‘second act’ seems to be available to everyone who gets themselves embroiled in all manner of controversy — everyone, that is, except the Irish

Sat, 25 Nov, 2023

'The next U2 could be out there right now but won't make it if they don't get radio airplay'

'The next U2 could be out there right now but won't make it if they don't get radio airplay'

Oireachtas media committee hears from the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland about their concerns about airplay on Irish radio stations

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

President leads tributes to veteran RnaG broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí

President leads tributes to veteran RnaG broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí

RnaG said Rónán was 'unwavering in his commitment to the importance of the Irish language and the Gaelic culture'

Wed, 20 Sep, 2023

Terry Prone: The reputational damage to Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ dwarfs the sum involved

S Terry Prone: The reputational damage to Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ dwarfs the sum involved

One of those questions is who authorised this unorthodox arrangement — and why

Fri, 23 Jun, 2023

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Tubridy off air as controversy rages over €345,000 payment

RTÉ board chairwoman Siún Ní Raghallaigh: 'We are well aware that this is a serious breach of trust with the public'

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Cork's 96fm breakfast host KC to return to Red FM

Cork's 96fm breakfast host KC to return to Red FM

Co-host of 'KC & Ross in the Morning' is expected to return to the breakfast slot on Red FM that he vacated in 2017

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

New Zealand public radio apologises for publishing ‘pro-Kremlin garbage’

New Zealand public radio apologises for publishing ‘pro-Kremlin garbage’

The head of New Zealand’s public radio station has apologised for publishing “pro-Kremlin garbage” on its website after more than a dozen wire stories on the Ukraine war were found to have been altered.

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

Taliban close women-run Afghan station for playing music

A women-run radio station in Afghanistan’s north east has been shut down for playing music during the holy month of Ramadan, a Taliban official said.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Meet three female radio presenters who have 50 years of experience between them

Meet three female radio presenters who have 50 years of experience between them

C103's Patricia Messinger, Newstalk's Andrea Gilligan and RTÉ's Louise Duffy have clocked up more than 50 years broadcasting between them and are keen to hear more women on the radio

Mon, 06 Mar, 2023

Liveline tops the charts for complaints lodged with Broadcast Authority of Ireland

Liveline tops the charts for complaints lodged with Broadcast Authority of Ireland

Of the 91 total complaints made to the BAI, 39 were deemed invalid, 41 were rejected, and a single case involving a local radio station was listed as “resolved”

Sun, 05 Feb, 2023

Radio Highlights: The Banshees of Inisherin on Arena; The Murder Capital chat new album

Radio Highlights: The Banshees of Inisherin on Arena; The Murder Capital chat new album

Elsewhere: Part one of the weeknight arts magazine’s special from Tradfest in Dublin and what happens when you get sucked into a black hole?

Sat, 21 Jan, 2023

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Radio Highlights: RTÉ Concert Orchestra's Horrors of Halloween; Lyric FM celebrates our native trees

Elsewhere: I’ll Send You Butterflies is the story of a woman’s journey through Motor Neurone Disease on Radio One; RnaG Roadcaster at the Oireachtas na Samhna festival in Killarney

Sat, 29 Oct, 2022

Radio Highlights: Spooky FM returns for Halloween; Florence Pugh talks The Wonder on RTÉ One

Radio Highlights: Spooky FM returns for Halloween; Florence Pugh talks The Wonder on RTÉ One

Elsewhere: Root and Branch — Holly: Celebrating Ireland’s native trees with Irish Examiner columnist Anja Murray and Ye Vagabonds musician, Brían MacGloinn on Lyric FM

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

Bad Sisters premiere

Radio Highlights: Sarah Greene talks Bad Sisters on RTÉ Arena; Marty Whelan explores Italy

In this week’s visit to the RTÉ session archives, Dan Hegarty presents tracks from the Virgin Prunes’ 1980 Fanning Session, Yeah Deadlies from Studio 8 in 2011, and Wasps Vs Noise from 2013

Sat, 20 Aug, 2022

Radio Highlights: Ryan Tubridy counts down top tracks by The Beatles

Radio Highlights: Ryan Tubridy counts down top tracks by The Beatles

Plus Neansaí Ní Choisdealbha broadcasts live from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann; Brother-and-sister duo take the wheels of steel for a set on RTÉ Jr

Sat, 30 Jul, 2022

Obituary: Former RTÉ director general Joe Barry changed the face of Irish broadcasting

Obituary: Former RTÉ director general Joe Barry changed the face of Irish broadcasting

The dynamic Dunmanway man was pivotal in the staging of Eurovision and Riverdance, and launched RTÉ's regional studios and the precursor to TG4

Sat, 09 Jul, 2022

'Drastic changes' needed in local radio stations to achieve gender and racial parity

'Drastic changes' needed in local radio stations to achieve gender and racial parity

Cork once again remains behind the rest of the country in gender parity on the air, a report from the WhyNotHer? campaign found.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2022

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RTÉ appoints new interim managing director of news and current affairs

A spokesperson for RTÉ said the recruitment process for a new permanent managing director of RTÉ News & Current affairs was ongoing

Tue, 28 Jun, 2022

Brendan O'Connor: The Cork broadcaster on disability services in Ireland and finding his true voice

Brendan O'Connor: The Cork broadcaster on disability services in Ireland and finding his true voice

After a disastrous start to their interview, Brendan O’Connor talks with Donal O’Keeffe about his new career in radio and why he wouldn’t be from any other place but Cork

Sat, 28 May, 2022

The 2 Johnnies apologise for 'derogatory' and 'sexist' social media post

The 2 Johnnies apologise for 'derogatory' and 'sexist' social media post

Among the slogans discussed are: 'Tyres are like women, no good unless they are squealing'; and 'She’s not a princess, she’s a sl*t'

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022