Pat Kenny is refreshingly candid about his shift to weekends on Newstalk – The Irish Times
With last Friday’s confirmation of Rick O’Shea as the full-time presenter of RTÉ Radio 1’s Arena, the most…
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…
Claire Byrne is an ideal, unflustered presence when the you-know-what hits the fan – The Irish Times
Readers of a certain vintage may recall a 1980s advertising campaign for an insurance company that bore the…
What’s happened to Claire Byrne? It’s as if she’s rocked up to work late with a bag of cans – The Irish Times
She has only been on her new show for a few days, but Claire Byrne has settled into…
‘For many years the level of presenter pay at RTÉ got a little bit out of control’ – The Irish Times
RTÉ has not had any difficulty filling top presenter roles despite the salary cap, Kevin Bakhurst has said.…
‘Let’s get to it!’ Claire Byrne wheels out the big guns for her first day back at Newstalk – The Irish Times
After months of anticipation, Newstalk has launched its new schedule, with the freshly arrived Claire Byrne taking centre…
Pat Kenny signs off after more than four decades of daily radio – The Irish Times
Towards the end of the final weekday radio broadcast of Pat Kenny’s long career, something extraordinary happens when…
‘I’m not going anywhere,’ says gloriously cranky Pat Kenny as he prepares to move on – The Irish Times
As Pat Kenny (Newstalk, weekdays) finishes in the weekday midmorning slot that he’s occupied, in various iterations and…
Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly splutter over e-scooters – The Irish Times
Shane Coleman and Ciara Kelly are on the move, departing Newstalk Breakfast (weekdays) in February to take over…
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…
Katie Hannon hurriedly changes the subject on Drivetime – The Irish Times
Nearly two months into their partnership on Drivetime (RTÉ Radio 1, weekdays), Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin…
Anton Savage is biggest winner to emerge from Newstalk’s schedule overhaul – The Irish Times
The announcement by Newstalk that it is to launch a new schedule in early February confirms a revamp…