IIreland Read More Lethal Katie Hannon dismantles the budget and dismisses Jack Chambers – The Irish TimesOctober 9, 2026 It’s the day after the budget, and Morning Ireland (RTÉ Radio 1, weekdays) carries the verdict of people…
CCelebrities Read More Claire Byrne prepares to go on Celebrity Gogglebox: ‘We need fizzy jellies and quality crisps’ – The Irish TimesSeptember 4, 2026 One of the most noticeable aspects of The Claire Byrne Show (Newstalk, weekdays) is how relaxed the host…
EEntertainment Read More Derek Mooney spots a rat in the RTÉ car park. Insert your own joke here – The Irish TimesMay 22, 2026 Just for a second, it sounds as if Derek Mooney is going to address, if you’ll excuse the…
EEntertainment Read More RTÉ Radio 1’s new schedule sees listeners drop for key shows – but station remains dominant – The Irish TimesMay 14, 2026 RTÉ Radio 1 continues to dominate listenership figures in Ireland, though its recent rescheduling has led to losses…
IIreland Read More Kieran Cuddihy’s Liveline reveals ominous shifts in Ireland’s public mood – The Irish TimesMay 1, 2026 It sounds like something from a gangster movie set in 1920s Chicago, but a turf war is apparently…
EEntertainment Read More David McCullagh is a drawler whose sensitivity training needs a tweak, but it works – The Irish TimesApril 17, 2026 As if there wasn’t enough turbulence in the world, RTÉ Radio 1 is doing its bit to add…
BBusiness Read More Whether grilling guests or praising fried food, David McCullagh’s delivery is proper order – The Irish TimesMarch 13, 2026 Though he made his name in heavyweight journalistic roles such as political correspondent and news anchor, David McCullagh…
EEntertainment Read More What’s happened to Claire Byrne? It’s as if she’s rocked up to work late with a bag of cans – The Irish TimesFebruary 6, 2026 She has only been on her new show for a few days, but Claire Byrne has settled into…
MMedication Read More ‘I was one of the very early adopters’ – The Irish TimesJanuary 23, 2026 When it comes to broadcasting, Matt Cooper has always been a just-the-facts kinda guy. Sure, he frequently challenges…
EEntertainment Read More Kieran Cuddihy’s on-air encounter would give you the ick – The Irish TimesJanuary 9, 2026 It’s rare – to say the least – to hear a presenter looking for romance live on air,…
MMusic Read More RTÉ and Newstalk’s tit-for-tat talent raids only add to an uncertain future – The Irish TimesDecember 26, 2025 Roll up, roll up! Enjoy all the fun of the fair as Irish radio hurtles through a rollercoaster…
EEntertainment Read More Katie Hannon hurriedly changes the subject on Drivetime – The Irish TimesDecember 19, 2025 Nearly two months into their partnership on Drivetime (RTÉ Radio 1, weekdays), Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin…