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Large weekend gains for RTÉ Radio 1 in latest JNLRs

RTÉ Radio 1 has seen large weekend gains in the latest Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR) figures released today, with The Brendan O'Connor Show enjoying the biggest increases on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Radio • 07 Aug

Roz Purcell, Carl Mullan and Aisling Bonner present 2FM Breakfast weekdays from 6am

2FM top for younger listeners as RTÉ Radio 1 holds lead

RTÉ 2FM remains the most-listened-to radio station in Ireland among 15 - 34-year-olds despite dips in listeners across the schedule, according to the latest Joint National Listenership Research (JNLR) figures released today.

Radio • 15 May

Marty Whelan has over 71,000 listeners tuning into his breakfast show on lyric fm

Whelan hits record high as 2FM top for young listeners

Brendan O'Connor, Marty Whelan, and Oliver Callan have seen big gains in the latest round of JNLRs, with 2FM the most-listened-to radio station for 15-34-year-olds.

Radio • 06 Feb

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

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

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

Three key presenters will leave RTÉ 2FM at the end of May

What does the departure of key presenters mean for 2FM?

RTÉ 2FM has announced that the 'Drive it with the 2 Johnnies' show will finish at the end of the month.

Analysis and Comment • 22 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

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

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

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

Laura Nolan - "I think everyone is, like, a good level this year, so I think they all know they have a bit of a chance"

DWTS professional Laura Nolan predicts final line-up

Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Laura Nolan has predicted the couples that will be in the final of the RTÉ One show next month.

Dancing with the Stars • 06 Feb 24

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

U2 at Sphere 'phenomenal', writes 2FM's Tracy Clifford

RTÉ 2FM presenter Tracy Clifford was at the second night of U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday. Here's her review.

Music • 02 Oct 23

Morning Ireland is the most listened to radio programme in the country

Morning Ireland remains in radio top spot

RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland continues to be the most popular radio show in Ireland, according to the latest JNLR listenership figures.

Radio • 17 Aug 23

Tommy Tiernan - "We're due to come back in the winter"

Tommy Tiernan: 'I've never watched the show'

Tommy Tiernan has told Aifric O'Connell on RTÉ 2FM that he has "never watched" his hit RTÉ One talk show and is "just now becoming aware of the size of the experience".

Television • 02 Jun 23

RTÉ Radio 1 remains the only station with a weekly reach of over a million listeners

Morning Ireland still Ireland's most popular radio show

RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland continues to be the most popular radio show in Ireland, according to the latest JNLR listenership figures.

Radio • 11 May 23

The new RTÉ 2FM weekend line-up Photos: Marc O'Sullivan

RTÉ 2FM reveals new weekend line-up

RTÉ 2FM has revealed its new weekend line-up, launching from this evening.

Radio • 24 Feb 23

Dave Fanning to 'step back' from weekend 2FM show

The RTÉ broadcaster Dave Fanning has announced he is stepping away from his weekend show on RTÉ 2FM but will continue broadcasting on digital radio, on TV and online.

Radio • 22 Feb 23

451,000 listeners wake up with the Morning Ireland team on RTÉ Radio One

Over 1 million weekly listeners tune in to RTÉ Radio 1

RTÉ Radio 1 reaches over 1 million (1,365,000) listeners each week and holds 17 of the top 20 radio programmes broadcast in Ireland according to the latest radio listenership figures from JNLR.

Radio • 10 Nov 22

Tracy Clifford presents The Ultimate Irish Playlist on RTÉ One, Monday at 9:35pm

The Ultimate Irish Playlist 'might polarize people'

RTÉ 2FM DJ and music aficionado Tracy Clifford hosts The Ultimate Irish Playlist on Halloween night and she reckons that while the final twenty songs voted for by the public "might polarize people", we will "all know the words to each song off by heart".

Music • 30 Oct 22

Lyra speaks about the pressures social media can bring

Lyra: 'You get sucked into social world of darkness'

Lyra has said she wrote her new single 29 Box after feeling like she was getting "sucked into this social world of darkness" and wanted her fans to know she is "vulnerable just like them".

Music • 06 Oct 22

Tara Kumar: "Ireland is so full of so much talent and I'm so proud of how thriving the music industry is today"

Tara Kumar announces departure from RTÉ 2FM

RTÉ 2FM presenter Tara Kumar has announced she is leaving the station after six years to pursue her career in London.

Radio • 23 Sep 22