Ireland

Mark Simpson has been appointed Managing Editor of RTÉ Radio 1, starting in the role this September.

He will report to Head of RTÉ Radio 1, Tara Campbell, and support content planning, scheduling and operations across the station.
Mark joins RTÉ from Bauer Media Audio Ireland, where he spent more than 20 years at Newstalk and most recently held the role of Deputy Managing Editor. He was part of the station’s senior editorial team, overseeing content strategy and contributing to shows including The Right Hook, The Hard Shoulder, Lunchtime Live and The Anton Savage Show.
Mark studied History and Politics at University College Dublin and completed a postgraduate diploma in Journalism and Media at Griffith College Dublin.
In his new role at RTÉ, he will help manage budgets, production resources, and staff performance, as well as support the delivery of RTÉ’s five-year strategy.
Tara Campbell said: “We’d like to extend a very warm welcome to Mark Simpson as he joins the management team in RTÉ Radio 1. The leadership skills and wide experience he brings from many years working at a senior level in Newstalk will be in demand as we navigate our way through a period of significant change.”
Mark said: “It is a huge honour to get to play a part in delivering this important public service to the people of Ireland each and every day and I can’t wait to get started.”

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Today FM is giving away tickets to see Oasis live at Croke Park this week.

The announcement was made this morning on The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show, with a pair of tickets to be given away each day from Wednesday to Friday and again on Bank Holiday Monday.
The promotion ties in with the launch of a brand new digital spin-off, *Oasis FM*, available now on the GoLoud app. The bespoke stream features non-stop Oasis, including hit singles, B-sides, album tracks and live performances.
Oasis play two shows at Croke Park on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August. Ahead of the first show, Today FM’s Shauna O’Reilly will report live from the venue, chatting to fans and giving updates throughout the day.
On both nights, Dara Quilty will present a special post-show programme on Today FM from 10pm to midnight, giving listeners a chance to relive the gigs straight after they end.
The station says Oasis content will run heavily right through to the weekend of the concerts, which mark the band’s first live appearance in Ireland since 2009.

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Around 20 independent radio stations across Ireland have joined forces to push for wider adoption of DAB+ with the formation of the Digital Radio Alliance Ireland.
The new group, launched this week at DigitalRadio.ie, brings together more than 20 broadcasters, a few of which are currently airing on the FáilteDAB trial multiplex in Leinster. […]

Bay Broadcasting has been cleared to take full control of Western Community Broadcasting Holdings, the parent company of Galway Bay FM.
The proposed merger, which was submitted for approval in June, has now been given the green light by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
The Commission stated that the transaction would not substantially lessen competition in any goods or services market in Ireland.
Galway Bay FM will now become part of the Bay Broadcasting group, which includes Radio Nova, Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio, and Sunshine 106.8.
A full report outlining the reasons for the decision will be published on the CCPC website in due course, following a review of any commercially sensitive information.
More information can be found on the CCPC website.

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Learning Waves is relaunching its Radio Presenter Course this autumn, offering aspiring broadcasters in Ireland a direct route into the industry.

The course starts on 10th September and is open to 12 participants, with applications closing on 26th July.
It’s designed for anyone looking to develop a career behind the mic, from students and content creators to career changers with no previous radio experience.
The three-month programme is run in a hybrid format and includes voice training, scripting, show planning, digital content creation and live studio time.
Participants will receive mentorship from established on-air presenters, producers, and programme directors from Irish radio stations.
Graduates will leave with a professional demo and the skills to pitch themselves to broadcasters, as well as tailored interview coaching and CV support.
Learning Waves describes the course as “results-driven” and aimed at helping new voices find their place in FM, digital radio, podcasting and voice platforms.
Applications and further details are available via learningwaves.ie/radio-presenter-course.

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Brian Dowling and Jennifer Zamparelli are stepping in to present Dave Moore’s Today FM mid-morning show while he takes a two-week break.

Dave told listeners this morning that he’s heading to New York with his family to celebrate his birthday and will return to the station on Wednesday 16 July.
Brian Dowling will cover the 9am to 12pm slot from Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July. Jennifer Zamparelli takes over from Monday 7 July until Tuesday 15 July.
Both presenters are returning to Irish radio after previously hosting on other stations. It will be Brian’s first time solo on national radio, while Jennifer is set for her first stint back behind the mic since finishing on 2FM last year.
Dave said he’s confident they’ll be a hit with his audience: “I could not have left my listeners in more capable hands. It’s going to be so much craic, tune in, show Brian and Jennifer all the love they deserve and I’ll see you all in a couple of weeks.”
Brian said: “Let’s remember, I’ve been in radio for two years. But not by myself, so for me next week I’m going to feel all alone. So we’ll need the listeners!”
Jennifer added: “I’m so glad I’m not going first! It’s great because I think I’ve only got one week of radio in me, that’s all that’s left!”
Dave Moore has hosted the Today FM mid-morning show solo since 2023 after the long-running Dermot & Dave partnership came to an end.
Listeners can tune in to Today FM nationwide on FM, via app or todayfm.com.
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**Excerpt version**Dave Moore heads to NYC, Brian Dowling and Jennifer Zamparelli to cover Today FM mid-mornings

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