Dee Forbes appointed Director General at RTÉ
RTÉ has appointed Dee Forbes as Director-General, subject to the Government’s consent.
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Irish-language version of Radioplayer released
The first ever Irish-language radio app - An Seinnteoir Raidió - has been released by RTÉ and the IBI.
Gay Byrne recovering well after heart attack
RTÉ lyric fm presenter Gay Byrne has suffered a heart attack yesterday (Monday) but is recovering well in hospital.
Zoe Comyns hosts radio production masterclass
Zoe Comyns has hosted a radio masterclass for Tweakel, and the video is available online to watch for free.
RTÉ opens commissioning round for radio producers
RTÉ is welcoming independent radio producers to apply for commissions for programmes to air across RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm and RTÉ…
RTÉ & IBI receive funds in Archiving scheme Round 3
The BAI has announced funding for the 3rd round of the Archiving Scheme, including €206K for RTÉ Radio and €12K for the IBI.
RTÉ Director-General Noel Curran to stand down
The Director-General of RTÉ, Noel Curran, has announced his decision to stand-down from the role in May 2016.
Choose Radio returns with IBI and RTÉ Radio
The Choose Radio campaign is back for 2015, with the IBI and RTÉ Radio joining forces to demonstrate the Power of Radio.
RTÉ Radio Threatens NOVA with injunction
RTÉ is petty and vindictive after threatening legal action against Radio NOVA, says CEO Kevin Branigan
Top New York Festivals award goes to RTÉ
RTÉ has been named as Broadcaster of the Year at the New York Festivals® International Radio Programme Awards.
Irish RadioPlayer reaches 70,000 downloads
A radio campaign by McCannBlue has helped IrishRadioPlayer get 70k downloads in its first six weeks.
RTÉ’s blooming broadcasts for annual Garden Festival
RTÉ have unveiled a special series of broadcasts from this year’s Bloom event in the Phoenix park, coming from a specially constructed mobile…
Former RTÉ radio & TV host Derek Davis has died
Former RTÉ radio and television presenter Derek Davis has passed away after a short illness. He was 67.
RTÉ admit airing disputed Newstalk TV ad ‘by mistake’
RTE has admitted that it has been airing ads for Newstalk that it banned last year, but says this was "a mistake".
Newstalk welcome RTÉ decision to air “Move The Dial” TV ad
Newstalk today welcomed RTÉ’s 'change of heart' on broadcasting its ‘Don’t Hold Back’ TV ad, complete with the "Move the Dial" slogan.
Scott De Buitléir quits RTÉ Pulse
Scott De Buitléir has quit RTÉ Pulse, claiming management pressured him to provide balance ahead of the same-sex marriage referendum.
RTÉ and IBI launch Irish Radioplayer app
RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland have come together to launch the Irish Radioplayer mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
Radio 1 will not launch on digital radio in the UK
RTÉ Radio 1 will not launch on digital radio in the UK after the proposed bid it was part of, lost to the only other competitor.
RTÉ launches new digital-only audio series
A new series of individual stories are being made available as podcasts from RTÉ Radio 1.
RTÉ Radio legend Maxi announces retirement
Showbiz legend and former presenter with both RTÉ Radio 1 and 2FM, Irene McCoubrey - better known as Maxi - has announced she is to retire.
IBI boss calls for cap on ‘huge’ RTÉ Radio salaries
The chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, John Purcell, has slammed national broadcaster RTÉ's use of public money to subsidise…
New Radio 1 series to pose life’s big questions
TÉ Radio 1 is starting an new 13 part series this weekend called Life Matters, presented by Séan Duke and Colette Kinsella.
RTÉ plans to put Radio 1 on DAB in the UK
Plans announced today for a second national DAB multiplex in the UK include putting Radio 1 on DAB across the country.
RTÉ to hold mobile journalism conference
RTÉ is to host an international conference on mobile journalism, in association with event partner Vodafone.
The biggest radio stories of 2014 in Ireland
The Top 10 radio stories on RadioToday in 2014 - including the worst kept secret of the year and the launch of TXFM.
RTÉ announce extension to Longwave transmission
RTÉ Radio 1 has today confirmed that its Longwave 252 transmission service, which was scheduled to be closed in January 2015, now has a revised…
Calls continue for RTÉ to save Long Wave service
Calls have continued for RTÉ to delay or cancel the shutting down of its Long Wave transmitter in Trim, Co. Meath which was planned for January…
Fiona Mitchell appointed as RTÉ London Correspondent
RTÉ's Deputy Foreign Editor Fiona Mitchell has been appointed as London Correspondent working across radio, web and television.
Newstalk host labels Dublin ‘a lawless city’
George Hook, afternoon persenter with Newstalk 106-108, has branded the capital "a lawless city” after thieves broke into his car and stole his…
IBI and RTÉ sign Radioplayer service from the UK
RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland have done a deal with Radioplayer Worldwide to licence the Radioplayer service in Ireland.
Tributes paid to former RTÉ Radio presenter Brian Farrell
Veteran broadcaster Brian Farrell has passed away at the age of 85.
Keelin Shanley to take over Radio 1’s Late Debate
Morning Edition host Keelin Shanley will move to present RTÉ’s Radio 1’s late night news and current affairs programme The Late Debate from…
Moya Doherty made Chairperson of the RTÉ Board
One of Radio Ireland's founding director's has been appointed as the new chair, RTÉ Board.
RTÉ and IBI look for radioplayer partner
RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) are seeking expressions of interest for a commercial partner to monetise a national mobile…
Choose Radio ads return to all stations
The Choose Radio message has started running once again across 36 radio stations today in a joint campaign by the IBI and RTÉ.