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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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

RTÉ 2FM airing star-studded Nativity next week

Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy are among the RTÉ 2FM presenters taking part in a Nativity radio play series launching on the station next week.
Radio • 16 Dec 23

Shane MacGowan 'wasn't ready to stop fighting'

The widow of Shane MacGowan, Victoria Mary Clarke, said the Irish music legend "was putting up a really strong fight" when he passed away at home.
Music • 03 Dec 23

Titanic Belfast 'best museum' for Geri Halliwell-Horner

Spice Girls star and author Geri Halliwell-Horner has told The Nine O'Clock Show on RTÉ Radio 1 that Titanic Belfast is the "best museum" she has visited.
Radio • 21 Nov 23

Ryan Tubridy announces move to Virgin Radio in London

Former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy has announced a move to Virgin Radio UK in London.
Radio • 16 Nov 23

13,000 jump for Radio 1 slot after Tubridy departure

Over the last 12 months, RTÉ Radio One's 9am slot has gained an average 13,000 listeners as well as seeing the departure of Ryan Tubridy from the station.
Radio • 09 Nov 23

Dolly Parton makes surprise appearance on Liveline

Country music legend Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline programme this afternoon, speaking to stand-in presenter Katie Hannon about a variety of topics, including her famous appearance in Páidí Ó Sé's pub in Co. Kerry.
Trending • 21 Oct 23

Newstalk, Clare FM and Spin win big at radio awards

Newstalk, Clare FM and Spin 103.8 picked up the top gongs at the IMRO Radio Awards on Friday night.
Radio • 07 Oct 23

RTÉ's Mary Wilson honoured to be in IMRO Hall of Fame

RTÉ broadcaster Mary Wilson has said it is "a great honour" to be inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame and used her acceptance speech to emphasize the importance of trustworthy journalism.
Radio • 14 Sep 23

Mary Wilson among new IMRO Hall of Fame inductees

RTÉ Radio 1's Mary Wilson is among the inductees for the 2023 IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame.
Radio • 11 Sep 23

Derrane to present RTÉ Radio One 9am slot for two weeks

The Today Show presenter Maura Derrane will present the 9am-10am slot on RTÉ Radio One for the next two weeks, starting Monday 11 September.
Radio • 09 Sep 23
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