If broadcasting talent can be compared to furniture, they've been shifting it around in RTÉ and Newstalk like they were running an Ikea distribution centre. Another piece of the furniture was set down in the Newstalk studio this morning, when Claire Byrne moved back to her old radio home on The Claire Byrne Show (Newstalk, weekdays, 9am-12noon), replacing Pat Kenny.
Monahan is unapologetic after poaching Newstalk's Kieran Cuddihy for 'Liveline' - and is up for a fight over accusations the move was retaliation for Claire Byrne's defection Patricia Monahan smiles broadly. "All's fair," she says, "in love and broadcasting." RTÉ's Head of Audio is up for the fight, and if that means a bit of argy-bargy with her former employer, Newstalk, so be it. Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news
RTÉ confirmed the appointment this morning in a statement which also included details of a programme schedule shake-up. It was also indicated that he would appear on the Late Late Show on RTÉ television tonight. However Newstalk have said that he is still under contract with them for a period of time. RTÉ this evening said: "Kieran Cuddihy is unable to be a guest on the Late Late Show to be broadcast tonight."
Newstalk presenter moving to RTÉ, confirmed to be taking over the 'Liveline' spot Staff at Newstalk were informed last night of his departure RTÉ share details of schedule shake-up, which sees traditional programme timeslots shifted The Irish Independent reported earlier Cuddihy was in pole position for the gig after he left Newstalk, where he presented The Hard Shoulder, to make the move to Montrose. RTÉ confirmed the appointment this morning in a statement which also included details of a programme schedule shake-up.
I've just extended my Newstalk contract into 2026 so this show will continue unchanged into the new year but in the spring of next year, I'm moving the Pat Kenny Show to the weekends, Saturday and Sunday, where I hope to make a big impact for the station. So, the reason for saying this is I just want to thank all of you for helping to make this show the biggest show on commercial radio. But for now, the shows goes on
