Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman strive for balance on Drumcree. But it’s a strain – The Irish Times
An articulate broadcaster and a seasoned journalist, Shane Coleman is never stuck for words when it comes to…
‘I couldn’t listen to it’: Brendan O’Connor frankness with Phil Coulter is an unmissable moment – The Irish Times
“There’s no such thing as a born songwriter,” Phil Coulter tells Brendan O’Connor (RTÉ Radio 1, Sunday). “It’s…
Slump in RTÉ radio listeners, but broadcaster says it was ‘fully expected’ after major shake-up
Claire Byrne going strong at Newstalk, but David McCullagh has suffered a dip in listenership, latest JNLR figures…
Declan Lynch: Liveline heard that one woman built a log cabin but was informed by the council she would have to tear it down
Radio reviews Broadcaster Kieran Cuddihy photographed for ‘People & Culture’ in 2025. Photo: Steve Humphreys The front page…
Whether grilling guests or praising fried food, David McCullagh’s delivery is proper order – The Irish Times
Though he made his name in heavyweight journalistic roles such as political correspondent and news anchor, David McCullagh…
doom radio – The Irish Times
As any listener well knows, lightweight filler material is a regular hazard on radio chat shows, particularly when…
Declan Lynch: Saving Private Ryan, Tubridy’s media operation starting to resemble the D-Day landings
Radio review Ryan Tubridy has been doing the media rounds. Photo: PA The Liveline (RTÉ1, weekdays, 1.45pm) interview…
RTÉ and Newstalk’s tit-for-tat talent raids only add to an uncertain future – The Irish Times
Roll up, roll up! Enjoy all the fun of the fair as Irish radio hurtles through a rollercoaster…
Brendan O’Connor wears his RTÉ Radio 1 crown lightly as the new pretenders arrive – The Irish Times
It may be a fleeting reign, but right now Brendan O’Connor (RTÉ Radio 1, Saturday and Sunday) is…
The Iona Institute barrister hoping to become president of Ireland – The Irish Times
Broadcaster Brendan O’Connor was in the plush Park Hotel in Kenmare for a family break, when he noticed…
RTÉ host Colm Ó Mongáin goes nuclear on rudderless Liveline – The Irish Times
Having sounded distinctly rudderless of late, Liveline (RTÉ Radio 1, weekdays) goes nuclear, perhaps in an attempt to…