Ryan Tubridy has stopped hosting the mid-morning slot on London’s Virgin Radio and Dublin’s Q102, prompting the launch of a new weekday schedule for the radio station
The Ryan Tubridy Show on Virgin Radio and Dublin’s Q102(Image: )
Ryan Tubridy’s replacement on Irish radio has been revealed.
The former RTÉ star presented a mid-morning show on Virgin Radio in London, which was simulcast on Dublin based station Q102.
But last month, after nearly two years in the hot seat, Ryan announced he was leaving the show to focus on other projects across radio and YouTube within the company.
He still hosts a Sunday morning show on Q102, Cork’s 96FM, Limerick’s Live 95, and LMFM.
Speaking on the news at the time, Ryan said: “I am extremely excited about today’s news and the opportunity to work again in the world of speech radio, with YouTube channels and with the Onic network in Ireland.
“As we saw earlier this week with the Oscars Ceremony moving to YouTube, the media world is changing so fast and this is an opportunity to do what I do best with the best content creators in the world.
“It is with great gratitude that I finish my two years at Virgin Radio UK, where I had the time of my life with the greatest bunch of people.
“They made me feel welcome and valued which I will never forget, but I can’t wait to get started on these shows. Here’s to 2026!”
Amid a shake-up in Q102’s schedule, radio presenter Liam Coburn will now host Ryan’s former time slot.
Liam will host the 10 to 2 show each weekday from 10am.
The news comes after it was announced that former Ireland AM presenter Laura Woods is joining the station.
She will present The Home Stretch between 2pm and 6.20pm, Monday to Friday.
Speaking about her new role, Laura said: “I am thrilled to join Dublin’s Q102 and bring ‘The Home Stretch with Laura Woods’ to life for Dublin listeners.
“The journey home is such an important part of the day, and I love the idea of helping people unwind, enjoy great music, and finish their day on a high.
“The station’s focus on authenticity, family, and community really resonates with me, and I can’t wait to share laughs, stories, and great music with Dubliners on their way home.”
Before Liam and Laura take to the airwaves, The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas continues each weekday from 7am to 10am.
Elizabeth Hearst hosts Dublin Today after Laura at 6.20pm and Stephen Daly completes the day with Feel Good Evenings from 7pm.