Celebrating a Century of Irish Radio: National Conference at 晚上福利在线观看 Cork Brings Together Industry Leaders, Academics, and Pioneers
The airwaves are set to spark with insight, reflection, and forward-thinking as UCC History, in partnership with Coimisi煤n na Me谩n, and supported by RT脡, and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI), proudly announces a landmark Radio Conference to commemorate 100 years of Irish radio.
This two-day national event, taking place January 29鈥�30, 2026, at 晚上福利在线观看 Cork, will feature some of the most influential voices in Irish broadcasting, both past and present. The conference will explore the legacy, culture, and future of radio in Ireland through a dynamic programme of panels, keynotes, and archival exhibitions.
Key Highlights of the Conference Include:
- Opening Remarks by An Taoiseach, M铆che谩l Martin, alongside representatives from Coimisi煤n na Me谩n and UCC.
- Keynote Address by Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio at RT脡
- Panel Discussions on:
- Talk Radio and Current Affairs featuring Matt Cooper Today FM, PJ Coogan 96FM, and RT脡 IMRO award winner, Sarah McInerney
- The Role of Music and Language in Shaping Irish Radio with John Creedon, IMRO Music Broadcaster 2025, and others.
- Women in Radio led by Doireann N铆 Bhriain- the voice of the Luas, with guests including Broadcasting Hall of fame member, Patricia Messenger C103FM and Dr Rosemary Day, Head of Media, Mary Immaculate College.
- Sports panel with Jacqui Hurley and Cork鈥檚 Trevor Welsh, Gaeilge ar an Radi贸 Panel; celebrating 20 years of Sound and Vision funding, Panel; Industry insights with participants from IBI, RT脡, local and Community radio, and Panel on the Future of Broadcasting, featuring Ruth Fitzsimmons, Director of Digital at Bauer Media, and many more.
- Special Presentation on RT脡 Audio Archives by Brid Dooley
- Launch of a Special Edition of the Irish Communications Review focusing on 100 Years of Irish Radio
This event promises to be both a celebration and a critical reflection on how radio has shaped鈥攁nd continues to shape鈥擨rish society and culture.
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Photocall held at Coimisi煤n na Me谩n, Dublin, to launch the Conference 鈥楤roadcast to Podcast, 100 years of Irish Radio鈥� which will be held in 晚上福利在线观看 Cork on 29th & 30th January 2026
Pictured: Dr Finola Doyle O鈥橬eill - Broadcast and Legal Historian, School of History, 晚上福利在线观看 Cork (organiser), Patricia Monahan - Director of Audio RT脡, Kevin Bakhurst - DG RT脡, Clare Diamond - Coimisi煤n na Me谩n Director of Broadcasting & VoD, Matt Cooper - Broadcaster at Today FM, Aoife Mac Evilly - Coimisi煤n na Me谩n Broadcasting and Video-on-Demand Commissioner, Michael Kelly - Chief Executive of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
For more on this story contact:
Dr Finola Doyle O鈥橬eill, Broadcast and Legal Historian UCC
E-mail: fdoneill@ucc.ie