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McCullagh moves to Today programme as Byrne to leave RTÉ

Claire Byrne will take over Newstalk's mid-morning show with a €2 million contract over three years, while Pat Kenny moves to weekend programming in spring 2026.

  • Claire Byrne will leave RTÉ in 2026 to host a mid-morning programme on Newstalk, as announced by RTÉ.
  • David McCullagh will replace Claire Byrne on Radio 1's Today programme, known for having 354,000 listeners.
  • Pat Kenny will move his Newstalk show to weekends in spring 2026 and plans to extend his contract with the station.
  • Newstalk Managing Editor Eric Moylan praised Pat Kenny's impact in growing the station's audience and expressed excitement about future collaborations.
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Wales OnlineWales Online
Lean Left

Claire Byrne to leave RTE and take over Pat Kenny’s show on Newstalk

The move comes as Pat Kenny announced on radio on Friday that he was leaving his daily morning show and will move to weekends.

·Wales, United Kingdom
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The JournalThe Journal
Lean Left

Claire Byrne is leaving RTÉ to go to Newstalk in shock move

The news has just broken this afternoon.

·Ireland
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Dublin LiveDublin Live
Center

Claire Byrne in surprise RTE departure as she moves to Newstalk

RTE have already announced that David McCullagh will replace Byrne on her mid-morning show

·Dublin, Ireland
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Irish TimesIrish Times
Lean Left

Claire Byrne to leave RTÉ for Newstalk radio slot

Presenter to leave State broadcaster this year as Pat Kenny moves to weekend Newstalk slot

·Dublin, Ireland
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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner
Lean Left

Claire Byrne to leave RTÉ for Newstalk in major radio shake-up

Claire Byrne will take over Pat Kenny’s mid-morning slot on Newstalk in 2026 as David McCullagh replaces her on RTÉ

·Ireland
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Irish IndependentIrish Independent
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Claire Byrne to leave RTÉ and take over from Pat Kenny on Newstalk’s mid-morning show

Broadcaster Claire Byrne is to leave RTÉ later this year and will take over the show currently anchored by Pat Kenny, it has been announced.

·Ireland
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Irish Mirror broke the news in Ireland on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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