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Bernard O'Shea making his theatrical stage debut in Little Miss Sunshine next month

O'Shea says DWTS gave him confidence for stage debut

Bernard O'Shea has said that taking part in Dancing with the Stars has given him confidence to take on projects he might not have considered before, as he prepares to make his theatrical acting debut in the Little Miss Sunshine musical next month.

Theatre • 26 Jul 19

Jennifer Zamparelli at the RTÉ2FM launch

Zamparelli was 'flabbergasted' by new 2FM show offer

Jennifer Zamparelli has said she was "flabbergasted" when she was approached by RTÉ 2FM to helm her own radio show for the station.

Radio • 30 May 19

Jennifer Zamparelli's new show will begin on June 10

Big changes to 2FM morning line-up

RTÉ 2FM has announced that Jennifer Zamparelli is moving from Breakfast Republic to host her own show on the station, with Jenny Greene leaving 2FM.

Entertainment • 12 Mar 19

Westlife have dropped their new single Hello My Love

Fans react to Westlife's first single in eight years

Westlife have released their first single in eight years and fans can't seem to get enough of their new track called Hello My Love.

Music • 10 Jan 19

Jennifer Zamparelli said of her new presenting job - "It's so good to be able to say it now, because it's a hard secret to keep"

Dancing with the Stars line-up a mystery for new host

Dancing with the Stars' new co-presenter Jennifer Zamparelli has told RTÉ Entertainment that she does not know the celebrity line-up for next year's show on RTÉ One because she is "really bad at keeping secrets".

Television • 31 Oct 18

Bernard O'Shea and Karen Byrne for Dancing with the Stars switch-up show

Bernard and Karen for Dancing with the Stars switch-up

Dancing with the Stars pro dancer Karen Byrne surprised Bernard O'Shea on Breakfast Republic on 2fm this morning when it was revealed she will be his partner for this Sunday's switch-up show.

Dancing with the Stars • 08 Feb 18

RTÉ star Jennifer Zamparelli welcomes baby boy

Jennifer Zamparelli 'thrilled' to welcome second baby

Radio and TV star Jennifer Zamparelli has announced that she and her husband Lau Zamparelli have welcomed their second child, a baby boy.

Jennifer Zamparelli • 18 Jan 18

Aoife Walsh has had to take a back seat in rehearsals

Aoife Walsh's broken toe halts DWTS rehearsals

Former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh has revealed she hasn't been able to rehearse for Dancing with the Stars as she has broken her toe.

Dancing with the Stars • 12 Dec 17

Bernard O'Shea joins Dancing with the Stars

Bernard O'Shea 'nervous' to join Dancing with the Stars

Breakfast Republic presenter Bernard O'Shea has been revealed as the second star to take part in the next season of Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Dec 17

Larry Gogan continues his tradition of playing the first Christmas song on 2FM

Larry Gogan launches Christmas on 2FM

Drum roll please! Larry Gogan has kicked-off Christmas on RTÉ 2FM with a song from an iconic performer that he hopes will reach number 1 - it was kept from the top spot in 1984 by Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas.

Larry Gogan • 01 Dec 17

Kodaline's full interview will be on Breakfast Republic on Friday

High Hopes. Kodaline eyeing up 2018 album release

Dublin band Kodaline are hoping to release a new single early next followed by an album in the summer.

Kodaline • 27 Nov 17

Jennifer Zamparelli, Bernard O'Shea and Keith Walsh hit the right spot in the mornings

Breakfast Republic serving up the perfect morning mix

It's good news again for RTÉ 2FM's Breakfast Republic as the latest round of radio figures show they have increased their audience by a whopping 44,000 since the same time last year.

Rté Radio • 26 Oct 17

Breakfast Republic is up 11,000 listeners since the last figures in April and 27,000 year-on-year to 178,000

Breakfast Republic gang toasts JNLR figures

RTÉ 2fm's Breakfast Republic team are toasting big gains in the latest Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR) figures.

jnlr • 27 Jul 17

Irish Love Island contestant Rob Lipsett wants to "enjoy himself" on the show

Love Island's Irish star Rob 'wants to enjoy himself'

Irish YouTube star and fitness fanatic Rob Lipsett is one of the latest contestants to join the reality series Love Island, and according to his sister he "wants to enjoy himself" but won't be causing any "drama" on the show.

Love Island • 30 Jun 17

Breakfast Republic is now closing the listnership gap with Ian Dempsey on Today FM

Breakfast Republic catches up with Iano in the morning

A battle of the breakfast shows is about to kick off with 2FM's Breakfast Republic celebrating after new listenership figures indicate that the show is catching up with Today FM's Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show.

jnlr • 27 Apr 17

2fm's Lottie Ryan marries in secret ceremony

Lottie Ryan has revealed that she got married in secret over the weekend to her longtime love Fabio Aprile.

Lottie Ryan • 27 Mar 17

Breakfast Republic - a great way to start your morning

Breakfast Republic brings home bacon in latest JNLRs

The numbers are in - and there's good news for Breakfast Republic, Ryan Tubridy and other RTÉ Radio shows in the latest JNLRs.

Entertainment • 03 Feb 17

Keith Walsh, Jennifer Maguire, Bernard O'Shea with winner Conor Hillick

2fm give away a Volkswagen Golf!

RTÉ 2fm made one lucky listener’s dream come true when the station gave away a brand new Volkswagen Golf live on air.

Entertainment • 21 Jun 14

Join in the fun from 7am weekdays on RTÉ 2fm

Breakfast Republic wants your motoring stories

To celebrate the Volkswagen Golf's 40th birthday, RTÉ 2fm's Breakfast Republic (weekdays from 7am) is giving listeners the chance to win a brand new Golf throughout the first three weeks of June.

Entertainment • 03 Jun 14

Jennifer is still getting used to the early mornings on 2fm

Jennifer Maguire says wedding plans are on hold

Jennifer Maguire reveals that she has been avoiding reading any reviews about the 2fm breakfast show and admits busy schedule has affected her wedding planning.

Entertainment • 27 Feb 14

Breakfast Republic