Just 28% of Irish adults regularly listen to national radio, according to recent BAI listening figures. But within that statistic lies a story of disruption. The recent high-profile departure of Claire Byrne from RTÉ, and her subsequent launch on Newstalk, isn’t simply a career move; it’s a bellwether for a fundamental reshaping of the Irish … Read more
Just 38% of Irish citizens report trusting the media, a figure that has plummeted in recent years. This stark statistic underscores the gravity of the RTÉ scandal and its reverberations, extending far beyond the career of Ryan Tubridy. While Tubridy himself has embarked on a media tour, acknowledging shortcomings but stopping short of accepting full … Read more
The Shifting Landscape of Irish Media Talent: Beyond RTÉ’s Pay Cap Ireland’s media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. The recent departure of Claire Byrne from RTÉ to Newstalk, coupled with Director-General Kevin Bakhurst’s firm stance on maintaining a pay cap, isn’t simply a story of one presenter’s move. It’s a symptom of a deeper … Read more
Sun, Sex & Collars: Tom Vaughan-Lawlor’s RTÉ Drama
Ireland’s television landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution. For years, the nation was captivated by the brutal realism of Love/Hate, a series that cemented Tom Vaughan-Lawlor’s name as the chillingly effective Nidge. Now, he’s back on RTÉ, but this time trading a tracksuit for a dog collar in the comedy-drama These Sacred Vows. This isn’t … Read more
Just 17% of Irish adults listen to live radio daily, a figure that’s been steadily declining for the past decade. The recent sign-off of Pat Kenny after over four decades on Irish airwaves isn’t simply a changing of the guard; it’s a stark illustration of a medium grappling with existential challenges. While tributes poured in … Read more
Nearly one in four urban residents now identify as regular cyclists, a figure that’s risen 300% in the last decade. Yet, despite this surge in popularity, cycling infrastructure and societal acceptance haven’t kept pace, creating a volatile mix of frustration, risk, and increasingly, legal clashes. The recent controversy surrounding a judge’s disparaging comments about cyclists … Read more
A staggering 82% of viewers now say a judge’s personality influences their enjoyment of a reality competition show, according to recent Nielsen data. This isn’t just about entertainment; it’s about a fundamental shift in what audiences demand from their televised experiences. The premiere of Dancing with the Stars, featuring new judge Oti Mabuse, isn’t simply … Read more
Beyond the Glass Box: How Irish Home Design is Pioneering a New Era of Sustainable & Flexible Living Just 15% of Irish homeowners considered energy efficiency ‘very important’ when purchasing a property in 2010. Today, that figure has skyrocketed to over 70%, according to a recent report by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). … Read more
New Year’s Eve television is, let’s be honest, a televisual obligation. And for RTÉ, the Late Late Show New Year Special continues to be a somewhat dutiful, if not entirely inspired, imitation of the BBC’s Jools Holland Hootenanny. The real story here isn’t the show itself, but what it *represents*: a network scrambling to find … Read more
<p>Just 18% of Irish adults reported attending a large-scale, nationally-focused event in 2025, a dramatic drop from 45% in 2019. This isn’t a sign of dwindling cultural engagement, but a powerful pivot – a resounding vote for the intimate, the authentic, and the profoundly local. From the viral fascination with Dublin’s “ghost buses” to the … Read more