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Roz Purcell lands radio gig as RTE 2FM reveals new schedule following Dave Fanning’s exit

Roz Purcell will be adding radio presenter to her list of achievements as the influencer has been announced as RTÉ 2FM’s newest host.

Roz, alongside her pal Emma Power, will keep listeners entertained with tunes, chat and giveaways during the 12-3pm timeslot every week end.

The girls previously took to the airwaves last year, filling in for The Two Johnnies.

As for what we can expect, the station has said: “Listeners can win a brunch for four people, but you have to be a pure chancer to do it! Listeners can guess if their celebrity guest is spoofing or telling the truth, and get a warm hug when Roz and Emma tell you what stories gave them all the feels that week.”

Bláthnaid Treacy will be taking over with Following Game On, and The National Chart Show with Bláthnaid Treacy at 7pm-9pm on Friday night’s at 2FM.

And she will also be returning to kick off the mornings on Saturdays and Sundays with be 2FM Breakfast with Bláthnaid Treacy (7am -9am) where the Bray native will serve up a breakfast bowl full of energy, superb listener prizes, and great tunes.

Meanwhile, Friday night’s at 2FM are rap and hip-hop nights, with DJ Mo-K (9pm-11pm), and DJ Wax (11pm – 1am).

Whether it’s an up and at’em day or a day of rest, listeners will have Laura Fox on their side on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to midday with three hours of great music, fun chat, and celebrity interviews.

Presenter Aifric O’Connell will take the helm from 3pm – 6pm on both Saturdays and Sundays, with 3 hours of throwbacks, archive and craic.

Saturday night is Dance Night on 2FM and Jenny Greene takes to the decks on The Electric Disco at the earlier time of 6pm until 8, belting out tracks to get listeners ready for heading out on the town, or a lively night at home.

There’s a brand-new dance music show with Dave Treacy, delivering a mix of the best in new commercial and club dance music, chats with the biggest DJs & producers from all parts of the world, and The Club Culture Guest Mix (8-10pm). Dave Treacy will be followed by The Spring Sessions from 10pm through to Midnight, going into Late Night Sessions from 1am.

On Sundays at 6pm, The Request Show with Conor Behan promises to let listeners take charge, handing the playlist over to those tuning in to get in touch and request their favourites.

Beta Da Silva will be taking over from 8-10pm, Sunday through to Thursday, with The New Music Show, inviting listeners to lock in, chill, and discover all the latest in the music world, with new tunes, new projects, gig news, album breakdowns, and a selection of music across all genres.

Beta will be followed by chilled sessions with The Greene Room (10pm – 12) with Jenny Greene. Right after Jenny at midnight, Cormac Battle – a friendly voice on the daily Jennifer Zamparelli show – rounds the weekend off with a blistering shot of Rock, Indie and Dance.

Dave Fanning
Pic: Lili Forberg for VIP Magazine

On Wednesday, legendary redio presenter Dave Fanning announced his exit from the station. He had hosted his own weekend show on RTÉ 2FM, since 1979

Saying in his announcement: “I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout this for the past few years and have decided to step back from my weekend show on 2FM to spread the word of Fanning on the digital empire.”

Confirming he will be working with RTÉ Gold on some upcoming projects.

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