2FM weekend presenters Demi Isaac and Mikey O'Reilly will take over the station’s week day drive time slot as regular host Doireann Garrihy goes on maternity leave.
The duo will begin hosting 2FM’s 3pm - 6pm show from Friday.
Demi and Mikey joined 2FM earlier this year as part of the expressions of interest recruitment process and have been presenting the 12 - 3pm slot on weekends since March.
Speaking about her new gig, Isaac said, "It’s such a buzz to be stepping in for Doireann Garrihy! We've got big shoes to fill while Doireann's away but we're excited to give it our best shot and keep things ticking along until she's back! Honestly, my bestie Mikey and I have become inseparable - every time we’re on air together it feels like we’re just having the chats with all of you.
"The last few months have been absolutely wild - from working Electric Picnic to All Together Now, it’s been non-stop fun and madness! I cannot wait for everyone to tune in and share the craic, the laughs, and the chaos Mikey and I bring to your weekdays."
O’Reilly added, "I am beyond excited to be house sitting for Doireann while she is away, and to do it with Demi is the cherry on top.
"Demi and I were paired earlier this year in a professional capacity, but we have become such great friends in the meantime. We have had the summer of our lives together, hitting every major festival and big gig.
"Above everything I am so excited to see her five days a week now, and I’m sure the nation is excited to hear her laugh more regularly. This is a dream come true for us, talk more on air."
Meanwhile, Helen Galgey and Benny Bracken will have a later start time as they move from the earlier weekend time slot of 7am - 9am to cover Demi and Mikey’s slot from 12 noon - 3pm.
Hugh Carr will step in to cover Bláthanid Treacy's maternity leave and will present Weekend Breakfast from 7am to 9am and The Chart Show on Friday evening from 7pm to 9pm.
Hugh also arrived in 2FM through the expressions of interest process earlier this year. He's been on air with Doireann on 2FM Drive since March. Weekend Breakfast with Hugh Carr and 2FM Weekend Afternoon with Helen and Benny will both be bilingual shows.
Taran O' Sullivan will be moving to 2FM Mornings with Laura Fox from next week.
Grace Callaghan said, 2FM Content Manager said, "We wish Doireann all the very best as she takes a well-deserved break to welcome her new arrival.
"We’re delighted to see Demi, Mikey, Helen, Benny and Hugh grow as presenters and become firm favourites with listeners as they step into these new roles. The shows will have an emphasis on Irish and new music, inclusivity and original entertainment."
According to the latest JNLR figures in August RTÉ 2FM attracts 677,000 weekly listeners and has a 10.3% share among 15–34 year-olds.
