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Oliver Callan says he had surgery to remove "mild skin cancer" on his face as he returned to RTÉ Radio 1 on Monday morning

Oliver Callan reveals skin cancer diagnosis

RTÉ Radio 1 presenter Oliver Callan told listeners that he had to take time off work after undergoing skin cancer surgery as he returned to the airwaves on Monday morning.

Radio • 22 Jul 24

Gabby Logan - "I have enormously fond and brilliant memories of that crazy 10 days"

Gabby Logan recalls her 'mad' Rose of Tralee adventure

Broadcaster Gabby Logan has told Miriam O'Callaghan on RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday with Miriam that she has "brilliant memories" of representing Leeds in the Rose of Tralee in 1991.

Radio • 22 Jul 24

Ray D'Arcy and Chris O'Dowd Photo credit: Benny Morgan

Chris O'Dowd on moving home: 'Never say never'

Chris O'Dowd has told the Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that he would "never say never" to moving back home to Ireland.

Radio • 22 Jul 24

Brian Cox: 'Logan Roy is the antithesis of who I am'

In a public interview at the Galway Film Fleadh the prolific actor spoke about his long career and the fact that he now has to filter himself through his most famous role.

Entertainment • 18 Jul 24

RTÉ 2FM has teamed up with the Road Safety Authority to encourage drivers to "Think and Drive"

2FM launches road safety campaign with famous faces

2FM has teamed up with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), the Gaelic Players Association, the FAI, the IRFU and a host of Irish musicians to record road safety messages which will be broadcast on 2FM over the coming weeks.

Radio • 15 Jul 24

2FM Breakfast host Carl Mullan: "I want to be the best version of myself for my kids"

Carl Mullan opens up on body image and fatherhood

2FM Breakfast host Carl Mullan opened up about body image and fatherhood in a wide-ranging interview on Brendan O'Connor's RTÉ Radio 1 show.

Radio • 14 Jul 24

2FM Drive with Beta Da Silva, weekdays 3pm-6pm on RTÉ 2FM

Beta Da Silva takes over 2FM's drivetime slot

Beta Da Silva, who usually presents The New Music Show on 2FM, has taken over the station's drivetime slot, promising it will be "all about the music".

Radio • 09 Jul 24

Donncha O'Callaghan: "I wouldn't have been able to do it if it wasn't for your unbelievable support"

Donncha O'Callaghan signs off from RTÉ 2FM

An emotional Donncha O'Callaghan has said he has "loved every minute" working on the 2FM Breakfast show and said the support from listeners "was never taken for granted" as he signed off from his final show this morning.

2FM • 05 Jul 24

RTÉ said it is "creating a longlist of presenters - refreshed every two years - who would appeal to a 15–34-year-old audience"

RTÉ seeks expressions of interest in 2FM presenter jobs

RTÉ has announced it is "seeking expressions of interest in presenting single or double header roles on RTÉ 2FM".

Radio • 03 Jul 24

Lottie Ryan with her 2FM Drive co-host David O'Reilly

Lottie Ryan 'clears up headlines' on her 2FM future

Radio broadcaster Lottie Ryan has taken to social media to "clear up some recent headlines" about her role on 2FM, saying that she always knew she would only be presenting the Drive show for five weeks.

Radio • 26 Jun 24

Donncha O'Callaghan has announced he is departing the 2FM Breakfast show

Donncha O'Callaghan to leave 2FM breakfast show

Donncha O'Callaghan has announced that he is to leave the 2FM breakfast show.

Radio • 25 Jun 24

Johnnie Walker: "As long as I can keep doing the show I will. It gives me a purpose. If I stopped doing it I'd probably die a lot sooner."

Walker: Radio 'gives me a purpose' amid health battle

BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker believes without being the presenter of his show the Sounds Of The 70s, he would "probably die a lot sooner".

Radio • 17 Jun 24

(L-R) Scott Mills and Sam Vaughan (pictured in London in September 2022) - "We are looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together"

Scott Mills marries partner Sam Vaughan

BBC Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills has married his long-term partner Sam Vaughan.

Radio • 02 Jun 24

The 2 Johnnies' mammies lead tributes as duo sign off

The 2 Johnnies' mammies have led tributes to the comedy duo as they signed off on their final RTÉ 2fm show on Friday.

Radio • 01 Jun 24

Aifric O'Connell is joining 2FM Breakfast following Doireann Garrihy's departure. Photo credit: Marc O'Sullivan

RTÉ 2FM announces its summer schedule

RTÉ 2FM has announced its summer schedule following the departures of high-profile presenters, with Aifric O'Connell joining 2FM Breakfast, replacing Doireann Garrihy.

Radio • 31 May 24

Doireann Garrihy leaves the building - pictured with her 2FM Breakfast co-hosts Donncha O'Callaghan and Carl Mullan. Image credit: @rte2fm/Instagram

An emotional Doireann Garrihy signs off from RTÉ 2FM

An emotional Doireann Garrihy said she has had "the time of my life" as she signed off from her final 2FM Breakfast show on Friday morning, while her co-hosts Donncha O'Callaghan and Carl Mullan gave moving tributes to the departing presenter.

Radio • 31 May 24

Dan Healy said RTÉ 2FM would still prove to be an attractive place to work for presenters

'No fear' about the future of 2FM, says station boss

The Head of RTÉ 2FM, Dan Healy, has said he has "no fear" about the future of the station after a number of high-profile presenter departures.

Radio • 24 May 24

Jennifer Zamparelli: "It's been a real privilege to work in one of the coolest radio stations, let's not forget that"

Jennifer Zamparelli: 'I can't believe I got this far'

Jennifer Zamparelli has opened up about her departure from RTÉ 2FM and said "it's been a real privilege to work in one of the coolest radio stations".

Radio • 25 May 24

Jennifer Zamparelli - "I have been working in 2FM for 10 amazing years and now it's time for me to move on"

Jennifer Zamparelli leaving RTÉ 2FM

RTÉ 2FM has announced that Jennifer Zamparelli is leaving her daily show on the station.

Radio • 24 May 24

The 2 Johnnies - "We've tried to reach every inch of the island of Ireland"

Drive It with The 2 Johnnies to end on RTÉ 2FM

The Drive It with The 2 Johnnies afternoon show is set to finish at the end of the month, RTÉ 2FM has announced.

Radio • 21 May 24

Claire Bird, Tiger and Miriam O'Callaghan in RTÉ on Sunday morning

Claire Bird reveals highs and lows since Charlie died

Charlie Bird's widow Claire has said she has had "highs and lows" following the death of her husband last March aged 74 after his battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

Radio • 21 May 24

RTÉ Radio 1 remains the only Irish station with a weekly listenership of over one million

Listenership down for RTÉ 9am radio slot, weekend gains

RTÉ Radio 1's 9am slot is down 13,000 listeners in its average ratings, according to the latest round of Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR) figures.

Radio • 16 May 24