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# Radio Wars

All time
Joe Duffy and Ray D'Arcy among the big radio names to lose listeners this quarter
Ian Dempsey and Ryan Tubridy among those with lower listenership.
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Jul 27th 2017, 12:12 PM
Newstalk, 98FM and Spin's CEOs to go in a major Communicorp reshuffle
Only TodayFM’s CEO has retained his position.
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Apr 12th 2017, 11:05 AM
Today FM will replace Anton Savage with a pair of familiar faces
Dermot and Dave will be making the move to mid-morning.
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Jan 3rd 2017, 5:54 PM
Radio wars: RTÉ Radio One is still killing its rivals but major shows are now losing listeners
The latest JNLRs have been released.
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Jul 27th 2016, 8:11 PM
How do you replace one of Irish broadcasting's big beasts? This man has a plan
Ivan Yates is off on his ‘gap year’ – but Newstalk’s boss has a plan to take on Morning Ireland.
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Jul 2nd 2016, 7:45 AM
Today FM is changing things up with a Duffy/D'Arcy switch
The Louise Duffy Show will come to an end this summer.
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May 20th 2016, 11:46 AM
There's a full on row about who can play on the radio inside the Port Tunnel
Radio Nova says it’s unfair that motorists can’t get their station.
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Dec 21st 2015, 12:19 PM
For the first time, a Denis O'Brien radio station will have to compete for its licence
It’s a battle between TXFM and the former boss of Phantom FM.
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Dec 18th 2015, 12:16 PM
RTÉ has been sent to the bold step over 'misleading' listenership figures
The broadcaster had to publish a clarification over a show’s claimed increase in listeners.
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Nov 1st 2015, 2:36 PM
RTÉ Radio One and 2FM have had a STELLAR three months - here are the latest radio figures
The state broadcaster has been cleaning up on all fronts over the last three months.
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Oct 29th 2015, 6:11 PM
Poll: Will you listen to Ryan Tubridy's new show?
Or will you stay away?
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Aug 6th 2015, 9:26 AM
Once again RTÉ shows why it's top dog. Here are the latest radio figures
Size matters in radio land.
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Jul 30th 2015, 7:13 PM
John Murray is out. Don't fret though, there's a familiar voice lined up for your mornings on RTÉ
The John Murray Show is ending and Brendan O’Connor is taking over temporarily.
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Jun 26th 2015, 5:37 PM
Anton Savage versus Ray D'Arcy: The figures are in but who's winning?
Anton Savage has done well in the JNLR survey.
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Apr 30th 2015, 5:54 PM
Your FM radio won't fall silent any time soon
The Department of Communications has said it has ‘no plans’ to switch off the frequency.
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Apr 26th 2015, 7:45 AM
Gerry Adams and Micheál Martin had a big row on Morning Ireland
A sign of things to come…
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Apr 20th 2015, 8:00 PM
Ray D'Arcy was losing listeners before he jumped ship... but his new slot doesn't look too good either
However, his replacement, Anton Savage, has something to be happy about.
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Feb 5th 2015, 7:19 PM
Anton Savage to replace Ray D'Arcy on TodayFM
Confirmed.
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Jan 15th 2015, 8:07 PM
Marty Morrissey is going to fill in until Ray D'Arcy arrives at RTÉ
However, he will be on air for just three weeks.
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Dec 10th 2014, 10:17 AM
Ray D'Arcy is leaving Today FM for RTÉ
D’Arcy will take up a TV and radio role in RTÉ.
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Dec 7th 2014, 11:05 PM
RTÉ Radio 1 scoops up nine titles at the PPI Awards
Today FM brought home the big prize of Full Service Station of the Year.
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Oct 4th 2014, 4:11 PM
Newstalk is taking its case against RTÉ to Europe
The station has accused the State broadcaster of “predatory pricing”.
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Aug 12th 2014, 7:21 PM
2fm really adamant that Ryan Tubridy isn't going anywhere
Right. He’s staying put.
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Aug 8th 2014, 11:20 AM
Ten more years: Sunshine 106.8 gets to keep Dublin 'niche' radio licence
The station formerly known as ‘Dublin’s Country Mix’ has beaten out competition from a rival consortium and will continue to broadcast to the city and surrounds…
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Jul 2nd 2014, 3:55 PM
7 ways 2FM has survived being "destroyed"
The station held a big launch today, but launching what?
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Jun 18th 2014, 6:00 PM
Changing channels: 98FM pair Dermot & Dave heading to Today FM
It’s expected they’ll take over the midday to 2.30pm slot with the Communicorp broadcaster.
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Jun 18th 2014, 2:51 PM
Today's radio listenership figures: The winners and losers
How’s Pat getting on at Newstalk? Is Ryan Tubridy winning his listeners back? And is everyone listening to Ronan Collins?
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May 1st 2014, 8:19 PM
Newstalk: 'People moved the dial for Pat...and now they've discovered Ivan, Chris, Seán and George'
The radio station is hopeful that its radio personalities will continue to lure people over from RTÉ programmes.
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Apr 27th 2014, 9:15 AM
Newstalk lodges complaint over RTÉ's refusal to run ad
RTÉ has claimed that it has guidelines for accepting advertisements from other broadcasters but it has yet to publish them.
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Apr 21st 2014, 7:55 PM
'A little bit country' vs 'a lot more country': Dublin's latest radio war goes down to the wire
Who will win the latest round of competition for a Dublin radio licence?
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Apr 8th 2014, 3:41 PM
Phantom FM 1996 – 2014: A brief history, by its staff — past, way past and pirate
The ‘Phantom’ name will soon disappear from the airwaves. It’s been a long, strange, journey from that first suburban shed studio to the heart of the Communicorp empire…
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Mar 15th 2014, 8:50 PM
Nicky Byrne gives €1000 to Ray D'Arcy listeners who text 2FM by mistake
Listeners thought they were texting to enter a Today FM competition.
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Mar 6th 2014, 10:33 AM
Red FM confirms signing of Neil Prendeville --- new show to start on 31 March
It emerged last night that he was leaving 96FM. The controversial presenter’s new 9am to noon show will follow KC’s breakfast show.
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Feb 20th 2014, 7:49 AM
Former 2fm boss quits live on air, delivers withering parting shot to new regime
“I think my interest in music cannot be accommodated here,” John Clarke told his Sunday afternoon listeners.
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Feb 10th 2014, 12:14 PM
Communicorp to snap up eight UK radio stations
It brings the total amount of stations owned by the company to 27.
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Feb 6th 2014, 11:20 AM
Ministers to do post-Budget phone in with Seán O’Rourke, no plans for Pat Kenny
However, Ministers Howlin and Noonan will be talking to Newstalk Breakfast before going to RTÉ.
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Oct 10th 2013, 6:38 PM
Adrian Kennedy departs for rival station morning slot in shock move
The late-night talk show host and co-presenter Jeremy Dixon are off to 98fm after a long association with FM104.
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Sep 3rd 2013, 8:06 AM
Here’s What Happened Today: Monday
Everyone’s talking about Pat Kenny versus Sean O’Rourke and the funeral of Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney.
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Sep 2nd 2013, 11:21 PM
The Great Irish Radio War: Who won the first battle?
The musical intros, the opening words, the first guests…TheJournal.ie tries to pick a winner. But we need your help.
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Sep 2nd 2013, 11:19 PM
Pat Kenny and Seán O'Rourke weren't the only game in town today...
Áine Lawlor made her debut on RTE Radio One’s News at One today. Did you tune in?
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Sep 2nd 2013, 10:21 PM