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World Radio Day 2024: Celebrating Radio, the Trusted Guide in a Changing World

Radio, the Trusted Guide in a Changing World Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.” World Radio Day 2024 […]

Imminent Threat to Vital News Services on Independent Radio

TD’s and Senators told it is not just RTÉ that needs urgent help   Politicians of all parties have been warned about the danger of complacency regarding the future of news and current affairs on independent radio and that many services regarded as essential for the maintenance of democracy are under immediate threat. The Independent […]

JNLR confirms Independent Radio is the voice of Ireland

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November 9th, 2023. Today’s JNLR radio listenership report, published by Ipsos MRBI, confirms that listenership to Independent Radio continues to grow. More than 3.3 million* Irish adults listen to radio on an average day, and 3.1 million* listen to independent radio daily. Irish audiences have grown to trust their local & regional radio station as […]

IBI is seeking to recruit a CEO

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Would you like to work with and represent one of Ireland’s most successful media sectors? The Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) represents the interests of Irish independent radio broadcasters to Government, Regulators, the wider Irish and European media, and the Irish public. It comprises national, regional, multi-city and local radio stations and their digital and […]

Ireland’s Radio Elite Shine at IMRO Radio Awards

Newstalk, National Station of the Year at the IMRO Radio Awards 2023 held at the Lyrath Estate Hotel. Photo by Andres Poveda.

The IMRO Radio Awards 2023 rolled out its red carpet to welcome the finest talents in Irish radio from across the island to the gala event at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny. This year’s event was hosted by comedian and broadcaster Oliver Callan, and with IMRO at the helm as the headline sponsor, the […]