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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 JuriĆĄic in conversation with Australian-born sculptor Barbara KneĆŸevic

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 RĂłnĂĄn Mac Aodha BhuĂ­
President leads tributes to veteran RnaG broadcaster RĂłnĂĄn Mac Aodha BhuĂ­
RnaG said RĂłnĂĄn 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 SiĂșn NĂ­ 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

Weekend Loves: Floral footwear, ethical fashion and meaningful jewellery
Weekend Loves: Floral footwear, ethical fashion and meaningful jewellery
Ruth O'Connor's guide to bright ideas and beautiful things

Sat, 12 Feb, 2022

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Radio is as popular as ever, especially with young listeners
Ireland's latest JNLR/Ipsos MRBI report show that more than 3.2m of us are tuning in every weekday

Thu, 10 Feb, 2022

Getting married? Pros share the top beauty dos and don'ts for brides
Getting married? Pros share the top beauty dos and don'ts for brides
Wedding photos decorate front rooms across the country and the stakes are high when capturing a couple’s own moment in family history. You’ll look back on your makeup for the rest of your life. Rachel Marie Walsh asks the pros how to get it right

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

RTÉ journalist gets email threatening her 'not to solicit negative comments about men' on radio show
RTÉ journalist gets email threatening her 'not to solicit negative comments about men' on radio show
The email told journalist Katie Hannon her show was being recorded and listened to by a group of 'close to 200 men'

Sat, 15 Jan, 2022

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New law regulating social media and streaming services to be approved by Cabinet
Proposed commission will become one of the State's most powerful regulators and will take over the functions of the BAI

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

Your tech gift guide to gadgets and gizmos for the home
Your tech gift guide to gadgets and gizmos for the home
Check out all the latest tech, app-aided smarts, and digital subscriptions that could be the perfect stocking fillers

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

Radio stations came ‘critically close’ to shutting down, industry chief warns
Radio stations came ‘critically close’ to shutting down, industry chief warns
The Oireachtas committee heard that revenue from local ads is down between 20% and 30%

Wed, 17 Nov, 2021

'If I can't stand up I'll stand out': Inspiring words from Radio Kerry presenter Ian O'Connell
'If I can't stand up I'll stand out': Inspiring words from Radio Kerry presenter Ian O'Connell
Having been paralysed in an accident, the 20-year-old is naming his new programme 'Stand Out'

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

‘I’m nowhere near finished yet’: Louise McSharry has announced she’s leaving 2FM
‘I’m nowhere near finished yet’: Louise McSharry has announced she’s leaving 2FM
"After 11 years on RTÉ 2FM, the time has come for me to move on"

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

Families of Whiddy Island disaster victims renew calls for justice in new documentary 
Families of Whiddy Island disaster victims renew calls for justice in new documentary 
Radio programme  recounts the events of a fateful night in January 1979, through the voices of those whose lives remain profoundly affected by the devastating explosion of the MV Betelguese oil tanker

Sat, 02 Oct, 2021

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