At Home and Abroad

Broadcast to Podcast 100 Years of Irish Radio. Broadcasters from RTÉ, Newstalk, Today FM and independent radio assembled for two days of presentations and discussions on the history and future of Irish radio in the context of sport, music, the Irish language, women on radio and a range of other topics. Radio broadcasting began in Ireland one hundred years ago and, since then, has evolved and grown into today’s diverse landscape of RTÉ services, Irish language services, and commercial radio stations. Throughout that time, Irish radio has provided a platform for diverse voices and debate, offering timely, independent information to support public decision making. Overview of the 100‑Year Celebration 29–30 January 2026, University College Cork (UCC)staged a landmark event marking a century of Irish radio. The two‑day conference, titled Broadcast to Podcast: 100 Years of Irish Radio, brought together academics, broadcasters, and industry leaders to examine the past, present, and future of radio in Ireland.