Eoghan McDermott has landed the Drive Time slot on 2fm.
The Dubliner is no stranger to the airwaves having a Sunday show on 2fm and covering for Louise McSharry while she was sick.
“To be given a national platform with Ireland’s most iconic station is a genuine honour,” he said.
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Eoghan will be taking over from Colm Hayes who has been a part of the station for many years.
“It’s also a privilege to be handed the baton by the legendary Colm Hayes, one of the most recognisable voices in the country,” the 31-year-old added.
The Voice of Ireland co-host plans to bring some extra fun to his new slot along with some of his original poetry.
“I look forward to wooing the audience with my original beat poetry. Failing that, a socially reflective big time pumping, mischief making hot pot is order of the day,” he explained.
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Dan Healy, head of the station added to the excitement of Eoghan taking over the airwaves.
“Eoghan McDermott is one of the country’s up and coming radio presenters on 2fm across many parts of the schedule. Our listeners reaction towards him was hugely positive,” he said.
Eoghan will begin the Drive Time slot in September.
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Friend of the radio host, musician Bressie took to Twitter to congratulate his pal writing: “Congrats @eoghanmcdermo on his new job as driver for @RTE2fm.”
Meanwhile, Colm Hayes will be moving to the weekend morning slot from 7am-10pm with the Weekend Breakfast with Colm Hayes and it will also give him more time to concentrate on other ventures.
“Now is the time for me to pursue other areas of my career and develop my media company, Colm Hayes Media while also being able to fulfill my love of radio,” he said.
