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Joe Finnegan and Patrick Halpenny inducted to IMRO Radio Hall of Fame

The IMRO Radio Awards Committee inducted four new members into its Hall of Fame 2023. Joe Finnegan, Shannonside Northern Sound, Paddy Halpenny, former CEO of Communicorp, John Bennett MBE, BBC Radio U [...]

Kerry College announce exclusive partnership with Learning Waves

Kerry College has announced an exclusive new partnership with Learning Waves for their upcoming course in Digital Journalism, Podcasting & Radio, which is run in collaboration with Radio Kerry. Lear [...]

25 Years of The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM

For the past quarter-century, Irish airwaves have been graced by the familiar and comforting voice of Ian Dempsey, the beloved host of ‘The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show’ on Today FM. Next month will m [...]

Nominations Revealed for IMRO Radio Awards 2023

This morning the IMRO Radio Awards 2023 shortlist was revealed. Showcasing the best of radio from across the whole island, this year’s awards promise to be an unforgettable celebration. People across [...]

The Enduring Power of Radio in Ireland's Commercial Media Landscape

In a digital age dominated by visual and online media, the seemingly old-fashioned medium of radio continues to assert its influence in the commercial media landscape. With a rich history dating back to the ear [...]

Radio Remains a Beloved Medium: JNLR Results Released

The latest JNLR audience figures released today show that the radio audience grew by a further 65,000 listeners. Over 3.3 million adults are listening to Irish radio every single weekday, a record high in daily [...]

Bauer Media Audio agrees to acquire iRadio

Bauer Media Audio Ireland has today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire iRadio, the leading youth music station serving listeners spanning the North East, Midlands and North West. The acq [...]

Dermot Whelan leaves Today FM as Dave Moore takes on Solo Show

The Dermot & Dave Show on Today FM will end soon as Dermot Whelan says goodbye to radio and leaves the station. Dermot Whelan shared the news with Today FM listeners on the show on Tuesday saying: &ldquo [...]

Learning Waves and Skillnet Ireland : Spearheading Workforce Development

Skillnet Ireland, the national agency for workforce development, has published its 2022 Annual Report, reporting a significant increase in its supports to Irish businesses. Skillnet Ireland delivered upskilling [...]

Radio Hosts: The Captivating Voices that Keep Young Listeners Tuning In

In today's fast paced digital era where viusal content dominates the online landscape, audio still holds a powerful connection with younger audiences. Radio and podcasts have experienced a remarkable resurg [...]

Coimisiún na Meán announce funding to Support Independent Commercial Radio

Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland's new media regulator and media development agency, is now accepting applications from Independent Commercial Radio Stations for funding under a development funding [...]

Radio Presenters fundraise for Irish Charities

Learning Waves takes immense pride in the remarkable charity work undertaken by its members. In June, two exceptional individuals, Stephen Keogh from Tipp FM and Alan Corcoran from Southeast Radio, have made si [...]

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