Kilkenny, Ireland, October 4th 2024 — The IMRO Radio Awards 2024 lit up the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny tonight as Ireland’s top radio talents gathered to celebrate the industry’s best. Hosted by Dermot Whelan, the night saw an array of exceptional broadcasters and those behind the scenes take home the coveted awards across various categories.
With IMRO as the headline sponsor, the event showcased the creativity, innovation, and passion that drives Ireland’s radio sector. As always, it was a night of recognition, reconnection, and celebration.
The winners of this year’s top awards include:
Local Station of the Year:
WLR FM
Music Station of the Year:
Cork’s RedFM
National Station of the Year:
Newstalk
Other notable winners lighting up the stage included:
Breakfast Show of the Year:
Morning Glory with PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe – Radio Nova
Radio Moment of the Year:
Who Cares for the Carers? – Newstalk
News Broadcaster of the Year:
Chris Buckler – BBC Radio Ulster
At an event in September held at the IMRO Offices, Eddie Caffrey (LMFM), Ray D’Arcy (RTÉ Radio 1), Carol Dooley (Sunshine 106.8) and Hugo Duncan (BBC Northern Ireland) were inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame, recognised for their remarkable contributions to the world of Irish radio.
The Outstanding Achievement Award was given to the southeast’s Beat 102-103 Digital Media Literacy Tour for secondary schools.
IMRO Chairperson Eleanor McEvoy added: “It’s a privilege for IMRO to continue our longstanding partnership with these Awards. Tonight, we break down geographical barriers, bringing together radio professionals from all corners of Ireland. It’s a rare and special opportunity for us to unite as one community, to celebrate your remarkable achievements, and to offer our heartfelt congratulations.”
Rónán Ó Domhnaill, Coimisinéir Forbartha na Meán, Media Development Commissioner of Coimisiún na Meán also congratulated the winners: “Tá Coimisiún na Meán brodúil a bheith luaite leis na gradaim seo de chuid IMRO agus tá muid an-sásta go raibh ar ár gcumas urraíocht a chur ar fáil do na gradaim i mbliana. Tonight is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the talent, creativity and achievements of those working in Ireland’s radio industry. Coimisiún na Meán is proud to sponsor the IMRO Awards, which recognise not only quality and diverse programming but the commitment of those in the sector to deliver for listeners across the country.”
As the curtains closed on another spectacular evening, optimism for the future of Irish radio was evident, and there was shared anticipation for what the next year would bring.
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IMRO Radio Awards Committee
The Radio Awards Committee comprises twelve members representing all sectors of licensed commercial and public radio on the island of Ireland – RTÉ, BBC NI, and the independent commercial radio sectors in both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
IMRO
IMRO administers the performing right in copyright music on behalf of its members (songwriters, composers, and music publishers) and on behalf of members of the international overseas societies affiliated with it. IMRO’s core function is to collect and distribute royalties from the public performance of copyright works. With a global scope, we represent creators along the chain of creation. At IMRO, we are committed to creators. We stand up for music and the people who make it and perform it. A community for creators, we listen, advocate, educate, invest, and engage to shape a culture of musical worth. We help music creators to adapt to change and receive a full and fair return for their work. See www.imro.ie
Coimisiún na Meán
Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape.
Its responsibilities are to:
- Oversee the funding of and support the development of the wider media sector in Ireland.
- Oversee the regulation of broadcasting and video-on-demand services.
- Develop and enforce the Irish regulatory regime for online safety
