Brendan Balfe on a century of Irish broadcasting – The Irish Times
It was 1975, and I was presenting Pop Call. It was broadcast live on RTÉ radio at 11pm…
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…
‘It’s time to stop’: RTE legend Ronan Collins announces retirement after 46 years in Irish radio
The beloved presenter will host his final show next Tuesday, marking the end of an era for Irish…
RTÉ to get more TV licence fee revenue than expected
Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan’s department had budgeted for €183m going to RTÉ from the proceeds of the licence…
Foxes blamed after more than 40 cars have brakes damaged in night-time attacks
Foxes could be to blame after dozens of cars in a Dublin neighbourhood were damaged. Around 40 electric…
Are younger listeners really tuning in to so much radio? – The Irish Times
This week, Radiocentre Ireland, the industry body formed by RTÉ and Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, published its regular…
‘I couldn’t say I like that’ – Stockton Wing’s Mike Hanrahan says of new Liveline tune; RTÉ confirms it is ‘placeholder’
Listeners were surprised to hear a new jingle on Kierran Cuddihy’s Liveline debut show yesterday, as RTÉ scrapped…
RTÉ Radio 1 review: Promising start for new line-up on first day of school
RTÉ schedule has been freshened up and has more room to breathe Kieran Cuddihy You’d imagine RTÉ’s director…
Who impresses most – David McCullagh, Kieran Cuddihy or Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin? – The Irish Times
It’s the biggest shake-up at RTÉ Radio 1 in decades, but the prevailing mood on day one of…
‘We weren’t aware that this level of a shake-up was on the cards’ – The Irish Times
One hundred years after forerunner 2RN made the first test transmissions of its new radio service, RTÉ will…
RTÉ Radio 1 the most listened to station, JNLR figures reveal
Claire Byrne signed off on RTÉ with the same number of listeners, compared to the previous quarter, while…
Kieran Cuddihy to take on Liveline role from Monday as RTÉ Radio 1 launches new schedule
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