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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

Ray D'Arcy - "We know from previous years that these are great events; it's a brilliant opportunity to meet listeners and to help people to get out and get active" Photo: Kinlan Photography

Ray D'Arcy takes to the road again for Run with Ray

RTÉ Radio 1's The Ray D'Arcy Show is hitting the road this month with runs planned in Tralee, Galway, Athlone, Navan, and Dublin.

Radio • 10 May 24

Doireann Garrihy - "After five years of 2FM Breakfast, it's time for ventures new"

Doireann Garrihy to leave RTÉ 2FM

RTÉ has announced that Doireann Garrihy has decided to leave RTÉ 2FM after five years.

Radio • 08 May 24

Doireann Garrihy to leave RTÉ 2FM after five years

Doireann Garrihy has announced she will leave RTÉ 2FM after five years, saying she wants to "pursue the projects I've been dreaming about".

Radio • 08 May 24

Sarah Jessica Parker: "We are very fortunate to have you filling our days with beautiful music."

SJP goes Radio Ga Ga on RTÉ lyric fm's 25th birthday

Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker has praised the "great hosts" at RTÉ lyric fm as the station celebrates its milestone 25th birthday this week and says, "We are very fortunate to have you filling our days with beautiful music".

Radio • 07 May 24

RTÉ lyric fm presenters (L-R): Marty Whelan, Liz Nolan, Aedín Gormley, Paul Herriott, Lorcan Murray and Niall Caroll

President Higgins celebrates 25 years of RTÉ lyric fm

The debut broadcast of the dedicated classical and arts music station started at 12pm on 1 May 1999 and RTÉ lyric fm has continued to grow in popularity over the last 25 years.

Radio • 01 May 24

Stanley Tucci - "I really do love Ireland"

Stanley Tucci told to try battered sausage on visit

Having just arrived in Ireland, Stanley Tucci was the guest food contributor on Saturday's Brendan O'Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1 - with the host urging him to try a battered sausage during his visit.

Radio • 27 Apr 24

Zoe Ball thanked her mother for "teaching us how to love unconditionally"

BBC radio star Zoe Ball announces death of her mother

Broadcaster Zoe Ball said her family are "bereft" following the death of her mother Julia.

Entertainment Headlines • 24 Apr 24

Scanlon's new show will see her broadcast nationally in the UK every weekend

Angela Scanlon lands weekend radio show in UK

Irish broadcaster Angela Scanlon has been announced as presenter of a new weekend radio show in the UK.

Radio • 18 Apr 24

Tracy Clifford was Miriam O'Callaghan's guest on Sunday with Miriam on RTÉ Radio 1

Tracy Clifford issues endometriosis appeal to listeners

RTÉ 2FM presenter Tracy Clifford has told Miriam O'Callaghan on RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday with Miriam that she hopes her experience of endometriosis will encourage other women to find out if they have the condition.

Radio • 26 Mar 24

Norton told listeners that there has been "change" in his life and he wanted his weekends back

Graham Norton announces departure from UK radio show

Graham Norton has announced that he is set to leave his weekend Virgin Radio show in the UK.

Entertainment Headlines • 24 Feb 24

Steve Wright - Described by the BBC as "the ultimate professional - passionate about the craft of radio and deeply in touch with his listeners" Photo: Press Association

Presenter Steve Wright dies aged 69

The British broadcaster Steve Wright, who presented programmes for BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 for more than 40 years, has died at the age of 69.

Radio • 14 Feb 24

Ryan Tubridy: 'I was ready for a big change'

Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy was interviewed on Times Radio on Thursday night and spoke about his move to the UK, where he now hosts a mid-morning show on Virgin Radio.

Radio • 09 Feb 24

Slight losses to the RTÉ Radio 1 9am slot in latest JNLRs, but it is still the second most-listened-to show in Ireland

Dip in listeners for Radio 1 9am slot

RTÉ Radio 1's 9am slot has taken a slight dip in its average ratings in the latest round of JNLR figures.

Radio • 08 Feb 24

Oliver Callan made swipes at both the current controversies at RTÉ and newspaper radio critics in his opening monologue

Oliver Callan kicks off RTÉ Radio 1 morning show

Oliver Callan began his new RTÉ Radio 1 show on Monday morning after it was announced over a week ago that he was set to permanently take over Ryan Tubridy's previous slot.

Entertainment Headlines • 30 Jan 24

Oliver Callan (pictured) was a guest on today's Brendan O'Connor show

Oliver Callan to take over Tubridy's former radio slot

Oliver Callan has been announced as the new presenter of the 9am slot on RTÉ Radio 1. The new morning programme, Oliver Callan, will air on weekdays from 9am to 10am from Monday 29 January.

Entertainment • 20 Jan 24

Annie Nightingale pictured at a David Bowie exhibition in 2013

Veteran broadcaster Annie Nightingale dies aged 83

Veteran broadcaster Annie Nightingale has died at the age of 83, her family have confirmed.

Entertainment • 12 Jan 24

The presenter started his new radio programme on Tuesday morning

Ryan Tubridy kicks off new radio show in UK

Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy began his new radio show on Tuesday morning, after saying he is "chomping at the bit" to get started.

Entertainment Headlines • 17 Dec 24

Tipp comedy and music duo The 2 Johnnies as depicted in Callan Kicks The Year 2023

Oliver Callan on New Year's specials and radio future

Oliver Callan's annual satire-fest, Callan Kicks, has both TV and radio specials airing this week. RTE.ie's Audrey Donohue caught up with the presenter and impressionist to look back at the year that was and to find out who can expect the biggest kicking.

Television • 28 Dec 23