DUBLIN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th, 2025 – The excitement is building as the IMRO Radio Awards unveils the highly anticipated shortlist for 2025, showcasing the best and brightest talents across the Irish radio industry. This year’s awards saw an unprecedented number of entries, highlighting the unwavering passion and creativity thriving within the sector. The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony on Friday, October 3rd at the prestigious Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.
The Awards Committee extends their heartfelt gratitude to all those who entered the awards, pushing the boundaries of radio excellence. A special thank you also goes to the esteemed judges for their dedication in listening to every entry and carefully selecting the shortlist.
Chris Doyle, Chairperson of the IMRO Radio Awards, said: “We’re thrilled to reveal the shortlist for the 2025 IMRO Radio Awards, following an incredible judging process. This year saw a record number of entries, a testament to the strength, creativity, and passion within Irish radio.
A huge thanks to everyone who made the effort to enter the awards. The bar is continually raised in terms of quality, so heartiest congratulations to all those shortlisted. We wish you the very best of luck and we can’t wait to celebrate together on October 3rd”
Eleanor McEvoy, IMRO Chairperson, said: “Radio remains one of the most powerful and influential mediums in our society. The diverse and inspiring work recognised in this year’s IMRO Radio Awards shortlist highlights the strength of Irish broadcasting and its vital role in our national conversation.”
Aoife MacEvilly, Broadcasting and Video-On-Demand Commissioner from Coimisiún na Meán, said: “Coimisiún na Meán is delighted to support the IMRO Radio Awards again this year. The Awards celebrate the best of Irish radio, highlighting the talent, creativity and innovation that exists within the sector. We know from the recent Reuters Digital News Report Ireland that Irish audiences continue to have an enduring and longstanding relationship with radio. I want to extend our congratulations to all of the nominees who have been shortlisted and to wish them the best of luck for the Awards in October.”
The IMRO Radio Awards is a celebration of the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and stations to the Irish radio landscape. It is a night to acknowledge the power of radio to inform, entertain, and connect communities across the nation.
The awards are proudly sponsored by IMRO, representing the rights of music creators in Ireland, and Coimisiún na Meán, the independent regulator for Irish broadcasting and on-demand services. Their unwavering support ensures the continued success of this prestigious event.
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IMRO Radio Awards Committee
The Radio Awards Committee comprises twelve members representing all sectors of licensed commercial and public radio on the island of Ireland – RTÉ, BBC NI, and the independent commercial radio sectors in both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
IMRO
IMRO administers the performing right in copyright music on behalf of its members (songwriters, composers, and music publishers) and on behalf of members of the international overseas societies affiliated with it. IMRO’s core function is to collect and distribute royalties from the public performance of copyright works. With a global scope, we represent creators along the chain of creation. At IMRO, we are committed to creators. We stand up for music and the people who make it and perform it. A community for creators, we listen, advocate, educate, invest, and engage to shape a culture of musical worth. We help music creators to adapt to change and receive a full and fair return for their work. See www.imro.ie
Coimisiún na Meán
Coimisiún na Meán is Ireland’s agency for developing and regulating a thriving, diverse, creative, safe and trusted media landscape.
Its responsibilities are to:
- Oversee the funding of and support the development of the wider media sector in Ireland.
- Oversee the regulation of broadcasting and video-on-demand services.
- Develop and enforce the Irish regulatory regime for online safety
