RTÉ’s big names rule in battle of the airwaves

RTÉ broadcasters have again emerged as the big winners in the battle of the airwaves as the latest Joint National Listenership Research results reveal Radio 1 remains the country’s favourite station.

The national broadcaster also maintains its monopoly hold on the Top 10 programmes in Ireland.

The new JNLR figures show that leading presenters like Ryan Tubridy, Pat Kenny, Joe Duffy and Derek Mooney all recorded double-digit growth in their audience size in the 12 months to September 2009.