Exciting times in Irish broadcasting! 🎙️ The talented Claire Byrne is set to make a splash at Newstalk, taking over the morning show slot as Pat Kenny steps aside. Claire, who previously hosted the Today programme and Claire Byrne Live, is thrilled about this new chapter. She’ll be on air every weekday from 9 am to 12 pm, bringing her unique flair and expertise to listeners.
Claire expressed her excitement about joining the vibrant Newstalk team, noting the honour of succeeding a legend like Pat Kenny. Newstalk’s managing editor, Eric Moylan, praised Claire as a “seriously talented and skilful broadcaster” who will play a key role in their future growth.
Meanwhile, over at RTE, David McCullagh is set to become the new face of the Today programme, after years of presenting the SixOne News and hosting the Behind The Story podcast. With his sharp political insights and entertaining style, David promises to keep the listeners informed and engaged every weekday at 10 am.
Big changes ahead, but both Claire and David seem more than ready to take on these exciting new roles. Stay tuned for more updates! 📻✨