The latest articles about Doireann Garrihy
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
‘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
Overheard: 2FM seeks replacements for departed stars; O’Malley clan’s new pirate queen; cricket club on a sticky wicket; OPW advertises for art collectors
Cathal Haughey’s second run for a council seat; the Irish man with a prominent view of Trump’s conviction; and Daithí Doolan’s spot-the-difference posters
New presenters come in wake of several departures from radio station
There’s a new regime at RTÉ, but also some vacancies. Is it time to conscript Generation Z for presenter duties?
The station needs to stop trying to import the latest quick-fix from a podcast or Instagram or TikTok
RTÉ effectively gave presenters a choice: you can work for us or you can work for yourself, but you can’t do both. When you look at the numbers, it’s no surprise which option they’re choosing
The pop station offers a service which is already provided by commercial competitors
RTÉ station, hit by four presenter departures, must start over in its bid to reach the ears of 15-34s
Radio: If losing one big-name broadcaster from RTÉ’s second station can be regarded as misfortune and two as carelessness, what does four count as?
Presenter leaving morning radio show to concentrate on podcasts, travel, and pursue other projects
Patrick Freyne: Frequently it seems as if those ‘duped’ by Doireann Garrihy, Carl Mullan and Donncha O’Callaghan are playing along, much as you would indulge the tomfoolery of a child
Paralympian Jason Smyth and pro-dance partner Karen Byrne lift the glitterball trophy after ‘a lesson of what you can do in life’
Television review: The jockey falls at the final hurdle in this season’s Dancing with the Stars semi-final
At 33 the comedian and podcaster has already lived many lives, but his decision to get sober has been transformative
Television: ‘I kind of feel numb right now. It’s a memory I won’t forget’, says Katja Mia on exit from show
Television Review: “Oh the mum guilt, it gets ya!” quips host Jennifer Zamparelli as former Miss World is latest celebrity to be eliminated from Dancing with the Stars
Television: Former RTÉ news reader says she ‘enjoyed every moment’ on the show
Television: Blu Hydrangea has what it takes to win after excelling with a Paso Doble to RuPaul’s Sissy That Walk during Dedicated Dance Week
Television review: Dancing with the Stars takes a sour turn as Virgin Media presenter Katja Mia reveals she was subjected to online abuse
Television: Dancing with the Stars often takes its time to achieve lift-off. Four weeks in, this season is at last coming together
Rory Cowan is the obvious candidate for an early exit, but he’s pushed all the way by jockey Davy Russell
Television: Davy Russell disaster follows pro-dancers falling ill on week two of DWTS 2024
Television: There’s an early front-runner and some stumbles in the enjoyable season opener that is full of the traditional sweat and spice
Highlights include Dancing with the Stars and a new series of Room to Improve with Dermot Bannon
RTÉ will breathe a sigh of relief at the return of Dancing with the Stars - here is everything you need to know
Podcast review: In a way it’s the non-laughing questions that paint their laughing counterparts into such high relief
Radio: The music station is as loud and buzzy as ever, despite questions about its future
Does it really matter if Doireann Garrihy eats her #sponsored porridge in an RTÉ studio or Marty Morrissey has a borrowed car? The short answer is yes
Semistate body says it will continue to hire social media influencers
The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Horse Racing Ireland paying to boost Chelteham; McDonagh’s new bonus ban; Magnier’s win-win art investment; and stiffing savers and the State
The 2FM personality comes out on top ahead of bookies’ favourite Brooke Scullion and early frontrunners Suzanne Jackson and Damian McGinty
Radio: Punchy approach of Jennifer Zamparelli and feelgood mood of the 2FM Breakfast team bucks the trend for falling ratings
Paul Brogan may have just been voted off the show – but he sounds like the happiest person under the disco ball
Dancing with the Stars does a useful service for the households of grumpy das, distracting them much as one might use colourful mobiles with babies
The dancing juggernaut returns under a cloud about its future – not that you could tell from the performances of the celebrities
Television: Get ready for some serious glitz and glam to light up Sunday nights as 11 celebrities battle it out to be crowned the champion dancer
Broadcasts will end from today with the AA focussing on other areas of its business
It is an evening to suit every taste - musically and also in terms of home furnishings
Lesley Roy’s song has been billed as a game changer. For once, the plaudits might be justified
Audience data shows late broadcaster helped RTÉ Radio 1 make gains in fourth quarter
Radio 1’s Liveline reclaims second spot, while 2fm signals plans for more video streaming
Radio Review: Host’s new show grates but Garrihy, McDermott zing up morning
To mark 40 years of 2FM, RTÉ resurrected the broadcaster in electrifying fashion
RTÉ station plans to ‘evolve’ ahead of its 40th birthday, but will younger listeners respond?
RTÉ 2fm signals big changes as Today FM toasts breakfast and drivetime gains
New phone-in show and evening bid to chase younger podcast listeners from June
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
