Doireann Garrihy announced her shock return to RTÉ 2FM this morning with her own Drivetime show.
The presenter previously hosted 2FM Breakfast alongside Carl Mullan and Donncha O’Callaghan, but left the station back in May.
Doireann is now set to return in February with her own Drivetime show, the slot previously held by The 2 Johnnies before they also left the station in May.
Sharing the announcement on Instagram, the Dublin native wrote: “SOME NEWS 😏 in the form of 2FM DRIVE with Doireann Garrihy 📻 I am so beyond excited to tell you I am BACK 🔥 Weekdays from 3-6pm on @rte2fm 🙌🏻.
“Radio is where my heart is, and absence has only made the heart grow fonder 🥹 It is an absolute dream come true to have my very own show.
“I CANNOT WAIT to put my own stamp on it, to rise at a reasonable hour and to be back with you, the listeners 🫶🏻 Bring it on ❤️❤️❤️,” she added.
Doireann’s return was confirmed this morning as 2FM revealed a major shakeup to their daytime and weekend schedules.
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”.
The new 2FM schedule also includes an all-new Breakfast Show presented by Carl Mullan, Roz Purcell, and Aisling Bonner – which promises to wake up the nation with a new energy, sharp wit, and unbeatable soundtrack.
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.
2FM is set to be the nation’s platform for the next generation of radio talent, as the weekend schedule is reinvigorated with the addition of four new presenters, including Benny Bracken, Helen Galgey, Mikey O’Reilly and presenting from their Cork studios, Demi Issac who have all been selected from an expressions of interest competition which ran across the station last autumn.
These talented broadcasters, all with backgrounds in the industry, are set to bring their unique styles, passion for music, and fresh perspectives to the airwaves.
Head of RTÉ 2FM, Dan Healy said “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.”
The new daytime and weekend schedules launch in February 2025.
