Doireann Garrihy will be back on our airwaves.
Yes, less than a year after she announced her departure from The Breakfast Show, Doireann will be back on 2FM in a brand new slot.
The news comes in the midst of a massive shakeup for the studio.
Doireann will be bringing the nation home as she rejoins the station in the Drivetime slot that was previously occupied by The 2 Johnnies.
She confirmed the news on social media saying: “SOME NEWS in the form of 2FM DRIVE with Doireann Garrihy. I am so beyond excited to tell you I am BACK.
“Weekdays from 3-6pm on @rte2fm radio is where my heart is, and absence has only made the heart grow fonder. It is an absolute dream come true to have my very own show. I CANNOT WAIT to put my own stamp on it, to rise at a reasonable hour and to be back with you, the listeners. Bring it on.”
That’s not the only shakeup…
An all-new Breakfast Show presented by Carl Mullan, Roz Purcell, and Aisling Bonner promises to wake up the nation with a new energy, sharp wit, and unbeatable soundtrack.
Mid-morning will continue with Laura Fox daily from 9am, while the ever-popular Tracy Clifford will take the baton at 12 noon with the best of Irish music, and the home of 2FM Rising acts.
As the day turns to evening, Doireann Garrihy will take the listeners home, offering the hottest tracks, entertainment updates, and feel-good vibes to power the evening commute.
The weekend schedule is reinvigorated with the addition of four new presenters, including Benny Bracken, Helen Galgey, Mikey O’Reilly and presenting from our Cork studios, Demi Issac who have all been selected from an expressions of interest competition which ran across the station last autumn.
Head of RTÉ 2FM, Dan Healy said: “I’m really excited to launch our daytime schedule with new and familiar voices on 2FM as we welcome back Doireann to present our new Drivetime show and look forward to Carl, Roz, and Aisling as our new breakfast hosts.
“Designed for today’s audience, the new schedule will have an emphasis on Irish and new music, inclusivity and original entertainment. Whether you’re starting the day, on your commute, or unwinding over the weekend, 2FM will have something fresh and exciting waiting for you.”
He went on to say: “RTÉ 2FM has a proud history of identifying and nurturing incredible talent, with many of our presenters going on to have hugely successful careers in broadcasting. The weekend line-up is a continuation of that tradition, showcasing new voices that truly reflect the vibrancy and diversity of our audience.”
The new daytime and weekend schedules launch in February 2025.
