RTÉ 2FM has announced a major shake-up in their schedule, including new and familiar faces.
The weekend schedule will feature four new presenters: Benny Bracken, Helen Galgey, Mikey O’Reilly and Demi Issac.
With a focus on new voices and 2FM’s key public service mission, this new direction cements 2FM as the ultimate audio destination for Irish and new music, talk and entertainment.
In an all-new Breakfast show schedule, Carl Mullan will be joined by Roz Purcell and Aisling Bonner.
The trio promises to wake the nation with a new energy, sharp with an unbeatable soundtrack.
Carl Mullan, Afric O’Connell and Donncha O’Callaghan previously hosted the 2FM breakfast show after Doireann Garrihy’s exit from the show.
In a shock announcement, Doireann Garrihy has also announced her return to the station.
Doireann’s new Drivetime show promises to take listeners home “offering the hottest tracks, entertainment updates, and feel-good vibes to power the evening commute”.
Mid-morning will continue with Laura Fox daily from 9am, while the ever-popular Tracy Clifford will take the baton at 12 noon with the best of Irish music, and the home of 2FM Rising acts.
Head of RTÉ 2FM, Dan Healy said of the shake up: “I’m really excited to launch our daytime schedule with new and familiar voices on 2FM as we welcome back Doireann to present our new Drivetime show and look forward to Carl, Roz, and Aisling as our new breakfast hosts. Designed for today’s audience.
“The new schedule will have an emphasis on Irish and new music, inclusivity and original entertainment.”
“Whether you’re starting the day, on your commute, or unwinding over the weekend, 2FM will have something fresh and exciting waiting for you.”
“RTÉ 2FM has a proud history of identifying and nurturing incredible talent, with many of our presenters going on to have hugely successful careers in broadcasting.”
“The weekend line-up is a continuation of that tradition, showcasing new voices that truly reflect the vibrancy and diversity of our audience.”
RTÉ’s Director of Audio, Patricia Monahan, said: “For decades, RTÉ 2FM has been a launchpad for some of the most recognisable names in Irish broadcasting.”
“This legacy continues on both our weekday and weekend schedules, as we continue to nurture the next generation of presenting talent and bring new voices to the national airwaves, I have no doubt that they will add their unique flavour to 2FM’s iconic sound and look forward to working with them and the entire team to engage and inspire listeners as we embark on a new and exciting era for 2FM.”
“With this diversity of original Irish voices, and our renewed commitment to Irish music, 2FM will truly be the Sound of the Nation.”
