Oliver Callan shows his acerbic side with short sharp shot at GAA ‘gobshitery’
The RTÉ Radio 1 host’s acerbic rant lifts a sagging show, while Matt Cooper gets to the heart of the story on The Last Word
Claire Byrne prepares to go on Celebrity Gogglebox: ‘We need fizzy jellies and quality crisps’
Radio: Newstalk host is more relaxed yet remains the consummate professional, as Drivetime hears of hope on climate change
Good cheer breaks out on Today with David McCullagh. Should we panic?
The normally doleful RTÉ Radio 1 presenter eventually eases back into his customary demeanour as talk turns to hosepipe bans
How many times a day do people fart? Yes, you’re listening to the Seán Moncrieff show
Radio: Newstalk host doubles down on his fondness for gossip, while on Radio 1, Oliver Callan hears a ‘bull only’ story
A week of deep emotions in Ireland: It started with unbridled joy, ended in unvarnished grief
Radio: Arena assesses the late Glen Hansard’s legacy with raw honesty, while Drivetime discusses Mayo’s historic win in novel terms
Unlike Joe Duffy, Kieran Cuddihy doesn’t ramp up the drama on Liveline
Radio: Presenter takes low-key yet effective approach to traumatic tales, while Morning Ireland hosts shattering story
‘I sound like such an old git’: Newstalk’s Ciara Kelly laments the rise of automatic cars
Radio: Newstalk’s drivetime duo fine-tune their partnership while Andrea Gilligan touts Uisce Éireann’s hosepipe hotline
RTÉ’s Áine Lawlor signs off: From ‘swot’ to ‘bolshie’ broadcaster, she never lost her impish charm
An accomplished, self-assured presenter with thorough interrogative skills, Lawlor could also be a supple and empathetic interviewer
Oliver Callan’s refusal to shy away from uncomfortable discussions leads to awkward moment
Radio: The former 2FM DJ tells Miriam O’Callaghan about the most difficult conversation of her life
The secret of Claire Byrne’s success? Her Laois accent
Newstalk host’s mood matches sunny weather, while Hard Shoulder pair take big-top approach on tour
New arguments against abortion surface in a ‘retro’ Kieran Cuddihy Liveline show
Radio: When the Liveline host revisits reliably contentious subjects, he’s not just indulging in nostalgia
With Elvis Costello, Elizabeth Strout and surging audiences, Brendan O’Connor is riding high
Radio: RTÉ Radio 1 host shows his interview skills, while Pirate Predator recounts the horrific crimes of paedophile Eamon Cooke
Anton Savage stays just on the right side of clever-clever on Newstalk Breakfast
The broadcaster’s most striking skill is his ability to keep things snappy. On RTÉ, the Drivetime duo’s chemistry clicks
Sunny Ian Dempsey, dreary Matt Cooper: Today FM’s stars are very male but still not stale
Radio: Commercial station’s longest-serving presenters take contrasting approaches to warm spell, with equally positive results
Derek Mooney spots a rat in the RTÉ car park. Insert your own joke here
Radio: Controversy about wildlife host’s pay comes at an awkward time for Radio 1 as its new schedule fails to gel