深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork to host major radio conference
- A landmark conference to commemorate 100 years of Irish radio will be held at 深夜亚洲福利久久 College Cork (UCC) in January.
The two-day national event, taking place January 29鈥�30, 2026, will feature some of the most influential voices in Irish broadcasting, both past and present. The conference will explore the legacy, culture, and future of radio in Ireland through a dynamic programme of panels, keynotes, and archival exhibitions.
Key Highlights of the Conference Include:
- Opening remarks by An Taoiseach, M铆che谩l Martin, alongside representatives from Coimisi煤n na Me谩n and UCC.
- Keynote address by Patricia Monahan, Director of Audio at RT脡
- Panel Discussions on:
- Talk radio and current affairs featuring Matt Cooper Today FM, PJ Coogan 96FM, and RT脡 IMRO award winner, Sarah McInerney
- The role of music and language in shaping Irish radio with John Creedon, IMRO Music Broadcaster 2025, and others.
- Women in radio led by Doireann N铆 Bhriain - with guests including Broadcasting Hall of fame member, Patricia Messenger C103FM and Dr Rosemary Day, Head of Media, Mary Immaculate College.
- Sports panel with Jacqui Hurley and Cork鈥檚 Trevor Welsh, Gaeilge ar an Radi贸 Panel; celebrating 20 years of Sound and Vision funding, Panel; Industry insights with participants from IBI, RT脡, local and Community radio, and Panel on the Future of Broadcasting, featuring Ruth Fitzsimmons, Director of Digital at Bauer Media, and many more.
- Special presentation on RT脡 Audio Archives by Brid Dooley
- Launch of a special edition of the Irish Communications Review focusing on 100 Years of Irish Radio
Dr Finola Doyle O鈥橬eill, conference convenor, said: 鈥淭his event promises to be both a celebration and a critical reflection on how radio has shaped鈥攁nd continues to shape鈥擨rish society and culture.鈥�
The conference is organised by UCC School of History in partnership with Coimisi煤n na Me谩n, as its main sponsor, supported by RT脡, and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI).
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