Former Westlife star Nicky Byrne was in a world of his own last night – after winning a top radio award.
The 2FM presenter won the Best Newcomer gong at the prestigious PPI Radio Awards, just months after starting on the station.
It was a massive coup for the Nicky Byrne Show host, whose three hour show has now become the most listened to programme on the station.
Chuffed: Nicky and co-host Jenny Green with his gong | 2FM
However the RTE star didn’t managed to win both of the gongs he was up for – with Dermot and Dave taking home Best Music Programme.
Initially after being nominated, Nicky said he was “beyond chuffed” to just be nominated.
He said:Â “I’m beyond chuffed with the two nominations for the show. Jenny, along with producer Al, Lindy and Kate have become my on-air family.”
Winners: Today FM won too |Â Iain White
Other big winners include Ian Dempsey, whose Today FM show took home the Best Breakfast Show gong.
98FM’s – and now Today FM’s – Dermot Whelan won Best Music Broadcaster, and former Father Ted star Ken Sweeney won Best Music Documentary.
The showbiz journalist won the gong for his RTE Radio 1 documentary Michael Jackson’s Irish Driver.
