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Thursday 1 June 2023 Dublin: 14°C

# Newstalk

All time
# Communicorp
UTV jobs in the balance as Newstalk takes over radio news service
Up to eight staff based at the media company’s radio news hub say they’ve been given no indication what will happen to their roles.
# On the box
Newstalk's Chris Donoghue will anchor UTV Ireland's news programmes
The broadcaster will also continue presenting Newstalk’s Breakfast show.
# vintage tv
Love old ads? A whole load of them are set to be archived
Several organisations have been awarded funds from the BAI to archive old programming, music and advertisements.
# Not happy
Taoiseach rounds on 'Sir Humphreys' in Health Department
Officials are coming in for criticism from the Taoiseach today, in his latest public comment on Health Minister Leo Varadkar’s plans.
# Tune in
Here’s your GAA coverage on TV and radio this weekend
There’s plenty to watch and listen to this weekend.
# hooky
George Hook does the fanciest ice bucket challenge yet
With champagne ice buckets at the Westbury. Bling.
# blooper
Pat Kenny's 'masturbate' slip up live on the radio
We know. We’re juvenile.
# imprisoned
Ibrahim Halawa beaten with metal chain in Egyptian prison, says sister
The charity Reprieve has urged Tony Blair to intervene in the case.
# Radio Wars
Newstalk is taking its case against RTÉ to Europe
The station has accused the State broadcaster of “predatory pricing”.
# network news
Here's this week's GAA TV and Radio coverage
There’s no need to get off the couch over the next few days.
# Tune in
Here’s the GAA coverage coming up on TV and radio this weekend
There’s plenty to watch on the box and listen to on the airwaves this weekend.
# radio roundup
Newstalk makes gains, 2FM struggles, and we all love Ronan Collins
Who’s listening to what?
# foreign teanga
Why are some foreigners being "ridiculed" for learning Irish?
Students at Conradh na Gaeilge told one documentary maker about the attitudes their Irish friends had towards them learning the language.
# Tune in
Here’s the GAA coverage coming up on TV and Radio this weekend
There’s plenty to get set for on the box and on the airwaves this weekend.
# Tune in
Here’s the GAA coverage coming up on TV and Radio this weekend
There’s plenty to get set for on the box and on the airwaves this weekend.
# Tune in
Here’s the GAA coverage to look forward to on TV and radio this weekend
There’s plenty to watch on the box and listen to on the airwaves this weekend.
# Tune in
Here’s your GAA coverage on TV and radio this weekend before another Sky Sports debut
There’s plenty to watch on the box and listen to on the airwaves this weekend.
# Tune in
Here’s the GAA coverage coming up on TV and Radio this weekend
There’s plenty to watch on the box and listen to on the airwaves this weekend.
# and it's live
Here's your GAA coverage on TV and Radio this weekend as Sky Sports prepares for debut
There’s plenty to watch on the box and listen to on the airwaves this weekend.
# bod is a dj
BOD looking forward to skiing, 5-a-side and keeping 'reasonably' fit as he tests out his chair on Off The Ball
The retired rugby star gave a sneak peak of what was to come when he starts his new job.
# New Direction
Brian O'Driscoll to join Off The Ball team on Newstalk from September
The retired rugby star will be interviewed about the switch to punditry on the radio station later this evening.
# not my problem
Trichet: I won't appear before banking inquiry - it's not my responsibility
The former head of the ECB also said the Irish government made a decision on the bank guarantee without any consultation with the bank or other countries.
# Radio Wars
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?
# media wars
This is the Newstalk ad RTÉ refused to carry
It’s all terribly dramatic.
# Vertigo
George Hook really didn't enjoy the experience of virtual reality goggles
Pat Kenny, on the other hand, was a little less dramatic.
# Radio Wars
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.
# Radio Wars
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.
# Broadcast wars
RTE is refusing to run an ad for Newstalk, says Newstalk...
…but RTE says that’s not exactly what’s happening.
# whisteblowers
More serving gardaí have made 'serious allegations of malpractice and corruption'
Whisteblower John Wilson has also called for GSOC to be completely reformed.
# Election 2014
"I can walk out of this studio this minute if you wish": Duncan Stewart demands more airtime
“Anyone listening to this please email me. Please email me.”
# rumpology
A psychic who reads arse-fortunes was on Newstalk today
Newstalk host Sean Moncrieff got his bum read by ‘rumpologist’ Sam Amos live on air.
# fade to black
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…
# Sharon
“Massive error in judgement”: Mirror editor apologises for Ní Bheoláin dog-walk pics
The Six One host said yesterday she was considering a complaint to the Press Council over the photos, which were published in the wake of a stalking ordeal for the journalist.
# Controversial
Gay people don't play sport because it is too manly - Neil Francis
The former Ireland lock and Sunday Independent columnist made his comments on Off The Ball.
# doing a runner
Rugby star cheering on Mr World and Newstalk host at Great Limerick Run
Former Ireland flanker David Wallace has called on the public to sign up for the Special Olympics fundraiser.
# Winning
Newstalk's 'Off the Ball' sees increase of 4,000 listeners
The programme has managed to thrive despite the high-profile departure of the Second Captains presenting team.
# War on the Waves
Everyone's a winner: Kenny and O'Rourke add listeners
Kenny has added 18,000 listeners, but still trails his old slot by some distance.
# Aurora Borealis
Incredible time lapse video of the Northern Lights
It’s looking like a beautiful day…
# Newstalk
BAI upholds part of complaint about Newstalk 'attack' on Taoiseach
The complaint related to comments made on the broadcaster’s breakfast show about Kenny’s decision not to take part in a debate on the Seanad referendum.
# The End is Nigh
George Hook announces he's set to leave radio and television
He posted on Twitter that his Newstalk programme will end in 2016.