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Dan Healy to take over as Head of 2FM
John McMahon's replacement as Head of 2FM will be current IRS Chief Executive Dan Healy. (more…)
Newstalk extends contract to provide news
Newstalk will continue to provide news bulletins to 18 local radio stations for another five years following a contract renewal. (more…)
John McMahon leaves 2fm as contract ends
John McMahon has decided to stand down as Head of 2fm, confirming that he has not sought a renewal of his contract. (more…)
98FM to market key on-air personalities
Dublin's 98FM is spending half a million Euro on marketing its two anchor shows, The Ray Foley Show and Dermot & Dave. (more…)
South Limerick radio station BCR closes
A community radio station in Limerick has closed after just two years of broadcasting due to financial difficulties. (more…)
Q102 gives away a brand new Ford Fiesta
Dublin's Q102 has given away a brand new car on-air to a listener from Portobello the end of a promotion with Dublin Ford dealers. (more…)
Young People start takeover at RTÉ Radio 1
It's Young People's Takeover Day at RTÉ Radio 1 today, having kicked off at 9am on the John Murray Show. (more…)
Radio winners announced at 2013 Smedias
The radio winners of the 13th annual National Student Media Awards have been announced at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin. (more…)
Ballyfermot College students to go on air
Students from Ballyfermot College of Further Education in Dublin are getting ready to operate a week-long radio station. (more…)
FM104 offers One Direction trip to Miami
A five star trip to see boyband One Direction in Miami is up for grabs on FM104 at the moment as the station plays Wrong Direction. (more…)
98FM’s Ray Foley offers trip to Las Vegas
Four nights in Vegas is up for grabs for one listener of the Ray Foley Show on 98FM with a competition each day this week. (more…)
Closing date nears for RTÉ lyric FM comp
A competition by RTÉ lyric FM has a closing date of 5pm tomorrow (Tuesday 16th April) for young composers looking for national recognition. (more…)
Spin 1038’s off to the Student Raceday
Dublin station Spin 1038 is heading back to the races again today for a Student Raceday event at Leapardstown from 2pm. (more…)
Irish Radio happy to play Thatcher song
Whilst most stations in the UK are avoiding the song, radio stations in Ireland are happy to play Ding Dong the Witch is Dead. (more…)
BAI cash available for community stations
A total of €30,000 is being made available by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland for its 2013 Community Broadcasting Support Scheme. (more…)
New radio channel to launch for RTÉjr
RTÉjr is to launch as its own channel across radio, television and online from April 15th, kicking off with a week-long takeover. (more…)
BAI launches new Code of Fairness for News
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has launched a new Code of Fairness, Objectivity and Impartiality in News and Current Affairs. (more…)
Northern Ireland to get Digital One UK
UK regulator Ofcom has granted permission for Digital One Ltd to extend its national radio multiplex, currently serving England, Scotland and Wales, to Northern Ireland. (more…)
Adrian Barry moves from 98FM to Newstalk
Dublin's 98FM sports presenter Adrian Barry is to join Newstalk 106-108 from next Monday as weekend sports programming producer. (more…)
Spin 1038 named Media Brand of the Year
Radio stations have taken home a number of top prizes at this year's Media Awards, held at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin Thursday night. (more…)
Newstalk to launch €250k marketing campaign
Communicorp's Newstalk is about to launch a new quarter of a million Euro marketing campaign to explain what the station does. (more…)
RTE Radio 1 brings back The Media Show
Brenda Power's Media Show is making a comeback to RTÉ Radio 1 this weekend for an eight week run. (more…)
Re-brand planned for Communicorp stations
Communicorp is to extend its licensing deal with UK stations Heart, Capital and Smooth by bringing the brands to Ireland.
Ryan Tubridy swaps 2fm for BBC Radio 2
As Ryan Tubridy covers Simon Mayo's drivetime show at BBC Radio 2, Bachelor's Walk star Simon Delaney takes over the weekday morning show. (more…)
David Baker settles at Welsh radio group
David Baker has been appointed to the role of Deputy Programme Manager for Radio Pembrokeshire, Radio Carmarthenshire, Scarlet FM and Radio Ceredigion. (more…)