The excitement is building as the IMRO Radio Awards unveils the highly anticipated shortlist for 2025, showcasing the best and brightest talents across the Irish radio industry. This year's awards saw an unprecedented number of entries, highlighting the unwavering passion and creativity thriving within the sector.
RTÉ lyric fm's Shortlisted Entries this year include:
Specialist Music Programme: Peggy's Dream: Martin Hayes and the National Symphony Orchestra - RTÉ lyric Live | Listen here
Music Special/Music Event: Together We Sing | Listen here
IMRO Irish Music Programme or Initiative: Lament for Art O'Leary | Listen here
Music, Arts & Culture Documentary:
- Black Syren - The Lyric Feature | Listen here
- Der Musikmann - An Irishman in Cologne - The Lyric Feature | Listen here
Short Feature: Bird Songs with Seán Ronayne | Listen here
Sustainability: Feather and Flock - Eagles - The Lyric Feature | Listen here
The Gay Byrne Award - Newcomer of the Year: Claudia Boyle
The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony on Friday, October 3rd at the prestigious Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.
Chris Doyle, Chairperson of the IMRO Radio Awards, said: "We’re thrilled to reveal the shortlist for the 2025 IMRO Radio Awards, following an incredible judging process. This year saw a record number of entries, a testament to the strength, creativity, and passion within Irish radio. A huge thanks to everyone who made the effort to enter the awards. The bar is continually raised in terms of quality, so heartiest congratulations to all those shortlisted. We wish you the very best of luck and we can't wait to celebrate together on October 3rd."
Eleanor McEvoy, IMRO Chairperson, said: "Radio remains one of the most powerful and influential mediums in our society. The diverse and inspiring work recognised in this year’s IMRO Radio Awards shortlist highlights the strength of Irish broadcasting and its vital role in our national conversation."
Aoife MacEvilly, Broadcasting and Video-On-Demand Commissioner from Coimisiún na Meán, said: '’Coimisiún na Meán is delighted to support the IMRO Radio Awards again this year. The Awards celebrate the best of Irish radio, highlighting the talent, creativity and innovation that exists within the sector. We know from the recent Reuters Digital News Report Ireland that Irish audiences continue to have an enduring and longstanding relationship with radio. I want to extend our congratulations to all of the nominees who have been shortlisted and to wish them the best of luck for the Awards in October.''
The IMRO Radio Awards is a celebration of the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and stations to the Irish radio landscape. It is a night to acknowledge the power of radio to inform, entertain, and connect communities across the nation.
The awards are proudly sponsored by IMRO, representing the rights of music creators in Ireland, and Coimisiún na Meán, the independent regulator for Irish broadcasting and on-demand services. Their unwavering support ensures the continued success of this prestigious event.