The new schedule is set to kick off from next Monday, November 10. Morning Ireland remains in place from 7am to 9am, with the first change coming from 9am when Today with David McCullagh takes up a new 9am-11am slot.
McCullagh is taking on presenting duties for the Today programme following the departure of Claire Byrne, who is set to make the move over to Newstalk and replace Pat Kenny on the commercial station’s mid-morning show.
Oliver Callan moves to a new 11am to 1pm slot, while the News At One will stay where it is, running from 1pm to 1.45pm.
Kieran Cuddihy
Kieran Cuddihy will be taking over from Joe Duffy on Liveline from 1.45pm to 3pm. Louise Duffy will then take over in the afternoon in a new 3pm to 4pm slot.
Drivetime will have a pair of new hosts in Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin, who will co-present the show from 4pm to 6pm. The programme was previously presented by Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra.
The new sport show, Inside Sport, will air from 6pm to 7pm. As exclusively revealed by the Irish Independent, it will be hosted by Jacqui Hurley and Marie Crowe.
Radio 1’s evening schedule will be familiar to listeners, with Arena and The John Creedon Show continuing.
Following the death of long-time Arena presenter Seán Rocks earlier this year, a new presenter will be announced for the programme “at a later date”.
RTÉ Radio 1’s new lineup sees David McCullagh take over from Claire Byrne, and a new sports show presented by Jacqui Hurley and Marie Crowe. Photo: RTÉ
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The Late Debate, now hosted by Ó hEadhra, will also remain in place, with the daily schedule being closed out by Late Date, “bringing night owls a blend of music and good company”.
RTÉ has said new presenters for Morning Ireland, the country’s most popular radio programme, will be announced “in the coming weeks”.
“The schedule brings fresh voices and sharp conversation in a vibrant new line-up,” head of RTÉ Radio 1 Tara Campbell said.
“There are new presenters, new programmes and revised timeslots, all while maintaining RTÉ Radio 1’s known focus on reliable journalism and first-class entertainment.”