Oliver Callan to take over Ryan Tubridy’s former RTÉ radio slot

Well known satirist Oliver Callan will take over the 9am weekday slot on RTÉ Radio 1after the departure of Ryan Tubridy. Picture: Paul Doherty

Oliver Callan has been named as the replacement for Ryan Tubridy's 9am weekday slot on RTÉ Radio 1.

The satirist, 43, has been among the presenters who stood in for Mr Tubridy following his departure back in June.

Mr Callan will present the radio show on weekdays from 9am to 10am, from January 29 onwards.

The announcement was made on Saturday morning on the Brendan O' Connor show on RTÉ's Radio 1.

The award-winning impressionist has previously worked on the hit show Callan’s Kicks, that has been running on RTÉ Radio 1 since 2012.

Ends speculation

Mr Callan said the announcement "will finally stop every person I meet from asking about it". 

"Mostly though, because 2024 is set to be the best possible year for being part of the national conversation, with seminal moments in elections, sport and culture coming," he said.

"I plan to keep the comedy going, to celebrate Irish books, music and history and get serious when we need to. I can also promise to keep all on-air mentions of Monaghan to a minimum, like its legendary football, poetry and poultry."

Head of RTÉ Radio 1, Peter Woods, said: "We've known Oliver for a long time, not least through Callan's Kicks. He came in at the start of the covid lockdown and gave the whole country a lift."

The "accomplished broadcaster", who already has a connection with the RTÉ Radio 1 audience, has the "full support" of the team for his new endeavour, Mr Woods said.