# Radio
This month
November 2023
Jump in listeners for Ryan Tubridy's old radio slot, latest JNLR figures show
RTÉ has been plunged into crisis in recent months over an ongoing pay scandal.
This year
2023
Latest radio listening figures show Ryan Tubridy's popularity had dropped before going off-air
Sunday With Miriam has also seen a major drop in listeners.
Pat Rabbitte: Two inquiries, two reviews and one forensic excavation into RTÉ is deliberate overkill
The former communications minister says it is our democracy that will ultimately be the one to pay the price for the RTÉ controversy.
Stumbles for Ryan Tubridy, Brendan O'Connor, and Miriam O'Callaghan in latest radio figures
Radio’s heavy-hitters have seen their numbers fall since last year.
Opinion: The rise of Atlantic 252 caused no little upset to the UK radio bigwigs in the 1990s
RTÉ is to cease broadcasting on long wave tomorrow. Writer and broadcaster Steve Conway looks back on the history of the 252 bandwidth and its various incarnations.
Last year
2022
Ronan Collins Show to finish on RTÉ Radio 1 after 37 years on air
The final show will be broadcast on 23 December.
BBC should have further explored sexual misconduct allegations against Tim Westwood - report
Police are believed to be investigating sexual assault allegations against the DJ.
Broadcasting watchdog rejects 11 complaints about Covid-19 segment on The Pat Kenny Show
The Newstalk programme interviewed Health Minister Stephen Donnelly about Covid last October.
RTÉ decides to reinstate The 2 Johnnies' new 2fm slot
RTÉ 2fm took the show off air after its first episode when the comedians were criticised for repeating sexist comments.
Today FM shake up: Pamela Joyce to take lunchtime slot and Fergal D'Arcy set to leave
Virgin Media presenter Ray Foley is set to return to Today FM.
All time
Independent radio stations came ‘critically close’ to shutting down, industry chief warns
An Oireachtas committee heard that revenue from local ads is down between 20% and 30%.
Top commercial stations play Irish female artists in charts at lower rate than most national radio
There were no women and no people of colour in FM104′s top 20 most-played songs.
Mother of son with additional needs to make formal complaint to BAI over radio station segment
FM104 has said it is reviewing its internal processes in the wake of the incident.
Minister gives green light to sale of Denis O'Brien's Communicorp to Bauer Media
The Communicorp sale to Bauer Media is understood to be worth more than €100m.
Adrian and Jeremy, 'Dublin's most controversial talk show presenters', to depart 98FM
Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon launched Dublin Talks on 98FM in 2014.
Eoghan McDermott will not be returning to 2FM, RTÉ confirms
RTÉ said McDermott’s contract is “due to expire shortly”.
Denis O'Brien's Communicorp - which operates Today FM and Newstalk - to be sold to Bauer Media Group
Bauer Media Audio operates radio stations in seven countries across Europe.
One in 12 Irish people listen to radio on a digital device, JNLR report says
That’s compared to more than three-quarters who use an FM radio.
Complaint upheld over Classic Hits prize conveying Jerusalem's Old City as Israeli
The ASAI upheld a separate complaint about an undisclosed commercial relationship between influencer Emma Kehoe and Pretty Little Thing.
Mario Rosenstock's 'Sunday Roast' slot on TodayFM has been cancelled
The comedian said his Gift Grub segment on the same radio station would continue.
We have a wealth of talented podcasters here in Ireland, so why are we not counting their listeners?
As Bressie’s podcast wins an award, Darach Ó Séaghdha argues that it’s high time the JNLR figures took podcasting into account.
Across Irish radio stations, female artists make up just 7% of the top Irish artists played
New research has highlighted the lack of airplay for female Irish artists.
'Sean, Sean, Sean...': From Maria Bailey to Trump - Sean O'Rourke's most memorable moments on air
The popular broadcaster will present his final Today With Sean O’Rourke show on RTÉ Radio One today.
Quiz: How well do you know Irish radio?
Let’s test your knowledge of Ireland’s airwaves down through the years.
'I'd only meant to stay a few months aboard Radio Caroline. Ronan O'Rahilly's magnetism kept me there for years'
Steve Conway pays tribute to the founder of Radio Caroline, the original radio pirate.
'The station revolutionised radio for a generation': Ronan O'Rahilly, founder of Radio Caroline, dies aged 79
The station had a listenership of up to 30 million and gave a host of famous presenters their starts in radio.
RTÉ Sport announce plans to broadcast classic games and documentaries
The station will show classic soccer, GAA, rugby and hockey matches over the coming weeks.
Michael Collins, Ireland's elderly and female-led stories will be explored through BAI funding
There has been an increase in the amount of funding awarded to female-led projects.
Donncha O'Callaghan and Ruby Walsh join new RTÉ 2FM Game On line up
The duo will link up with sports journalist Marie Crowe in the hot seats for the now-extended programme.
Communicorp bans journalists from Irish news website The Currency from appearing on its airwaves
The website’s editor was due to appear on Today FM this evening but this appearance was cancelled.
Longwave radio service will be out for a month as works get underway to preserve it for another two years
Irish expats in the UK campaigned to save the longwave radio service.
Muireann O'Connell nominated for two IMRO awards after being dropped by Today FM
O’Connell had been dropped from the radio station in July.
'Misleading' Home Office ad on how EU citizens apply to stay in the UK banned
The advert claimed all that was needed to apply was a passport or ID card, which was found to be “misleading”.
Radio wars: Ivan Yates smiling in the Hard Shoulder as ditched Today FM presenter wins listeners
RTÉ’s dominance of the top 20 shows is broken only by Ivan Yates.
RTÉ says covering papal visit and World Cup added to money woes as it reports €13 million deficit
Director General Dee Forbes said there is a significant need for a complete revamp of the licence fee system.
The Explainer: The story of the Ana Kriegel trial
A look at the trial which found two 14-year-old boys guilty of the murder of teenager Ana Kriegel.
'There was no argument or slamming of doors': Jenny Greene on leaving and coming back to 2FM
Green departed the station on March and returned in May.
Swing fall TD Maria Bailey says she won't 'bow down to keyboard warriors and bullies'
The Fine Gael TD today defended her now-dropped legal action against a Dublin hotel.
