Many presenters left RTÉ's pop station but Radio 1 had a much more stable year and Newstalk sailed serenely on. The online sphere and the threat of podcasts looms ever larger
Radio: Today FM host bemoans uneventful general election, as Pat Kenny hears two sides of the charged migrant issue
‘Exciting plan’ for new schedule in early 2025, says RTÉ, while news programmes on Radio 1, Newstalk and Today FM look forward to general election boost
Radio: The Newstalk host hears lurid tales of urban crime. Over on Today FM, Matt Cooper has a more upbeat take on the capital’s future
Radio: On Newstalk, Andrea Gilligan moves easily from light to shade, imbuing her folksy style with compassion and honesty
Radio: Henry McKean’s raw account of ‘really ugly scenes’ in Coolock captures how quickly an anti-immigration protest descends into chaos
Radio review: The reliably poised RTÉ Radio One presenter gets into tetchy exchange with Sinn Féin leader. On Today FM, Matt Cooper swaps ballot-box coverage for indignation
Oliver Callan’s slot is among those to lose listeners on RTÉ Radio 1, though station maintains its market share
Executive had been leading Bauer Media Audio Ireland, the owner of Today FM and Newstalk, on an interim basis
Radio: Talk of saints and babies has the RTÉ broadcaster in flighty mood. Over on Today FM, Matt Cooper has the better show
Radio: There’s a frisson of payback as Liveline host’s concerns about Bauer Media’s Cash Machine game are shared by the Drivetime team
Radio 1 and 2FM are shaken but still standing after the Montrose payments scandal as Pat Kenny’s strong Newstalk performance symbolises changed landscape
Radio: Today FM morning hosts’ shows segue seamlessly into each other as Moore shows there’s plenty of life in him now that he has left the Dermot & Dave double act behind
Radio: Today FM host is unconvincing as a tech goods showman, while Sean Moncrieff can’t stay serious for too long
The Road Safety Authority previously relied on the late broadcaster Gay Byrne’s ability to cut through to the public - now it needs to look beyond traditional media
Any Other Business: Also, Denis O’Brien winds down foundation, Dublin Lord Mayor hosts UPMC at Mansion House, Lorraine Higgins opens Brussels office, Kate Fullen joins Yonder and CRO uses AI to scan company documents
Noel Kelly Management seeks sponsor for new podcast with Today FM presenter as host and former minister as pundit
Radio: After 21 years of broadcasting with Dermot Whelan at his side, Today FM’s Dave Moore is taking his first, tentative steps as a solo host
As the country remembers Sinéad O’Connor. the RTÉ presenter knows how to let the music do the talking
As the RTÉ news anchor departs the station and Ireland to be chief presenter for BBC News in Washington, she reflects on ambition, loss and destiny
The radio and podcast host discovered a love for DIY and took careful guidance from his wife, artist Tracy Sheridan, when they transformed their north Dublin home
Radio: Podcasting duo’s irreverent style flounders on 2FM, while Dermot and Dave’s double act becomes a one-man show
Radio industry’s Joint National Listenership Research survey shows market share gains for Today FM, Newstalk, RTÉ 2FM and others
Group supporting diversity accuse far-right of spreading misinformation as counter-demonstration marches on media organisations
Radio: The Newstalk presenter reveals her own experiences during a discussion of abusive online behaviour
Radio: That a minor error is even notable testifies to the steady, assured way the journalist has hosted Today FM’s drivetime show for nearly 20 years
Acquisition is subject to regulatory approval from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Ray Foley adds listeners on Today FM but Ray D’Arcy drops to a new low on RTÉ Radio 1
Radio: It’s a shock to hear the habitually buoyant Today FM presenter express hatred on Wednesday morning’s breakfast show
Broadcaster says ‘holidays confirmed’ that he needs ‘more flexibility’ in the evenings
Radio bans of Irish Times and The Currency journalists show something is deeply amiss
Ed Smith promoted to weekday evening slot, as two presenters depart station
Regulator appointed in 1991 could demand greater powers over media owners
Difference between Today XM and TXFM says a lot about where Irish radio finds itself
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
