Tubridy Confirmed For 9-11 Slot On 2fm

RTÉ Radio have confirmed that Late Late Show Presenter Ryan Tubridy will present RTÉ 2fm's flagship 9-11am slot From late August.
The announcement follows the untimely death of Presenter Gerry Ryan earlier this year.
Clare Duignan, Managing Director at RTÉ Radio said: "We have, in Ryan Tubridy, a star broadcaster of huge skill, a young presenter of immense energy, who brings a new impetus to RTÉ 2fm. There can be no doubt that the repositioning of 2fm for 20-44 year olds is the right direction for the station. The strong future of RTÉ 2fm as Ireland's most-listened-to music and entertainment station is more certain than ever.
"And, of course, we remember and acknowledge our much-loved colleague Gerry Ryan.
"This autumn we will announce plans for RTÉ Radio 1, plans that will see it build its audience and remain Ireland's most-listened-to radio station by a mile."
Ryan Tubridy commented: "Ever since the awful news of Gerry Ryan's passing there has been a lot of speculation as to what will happen with his programme. I have had a long hard think, and I feel that the time is right to move to RTE 2fm. I have had some wonderful times in Radio 1 and I cannot thank enough all of the extraordinary people I have had the good fortune to work with. Radio 1 is very lucky to have them. In my new role on RTÉ 2fm I will be presenting a programme that will be very different, with a different time slot, and a different style of presenting. But I will always be mindful of Gerry and the audience he built up down through the years. I will consider it an honour and a privilege to sit in the chair he sat in for so long."
(BMcN)