RTÉ Radio 1 among winners at IMRO radio ceremony
RTÉ Radio 1 dominated the 2026 IMRO Radio Awards, securing 24 accolades including multiple wins for news and current affairs. Other major winners included Today FM, which was named National Station of the Year, and SPIN 1038, which took home the Music Station of the Year title.
Why it matters
The awards highlight the current landscape and top-tier talent within the Irish radio broadcasting industry.
Today FM, Shannonside Northern Sound and SPIN 1038 picked up station of the year awards at the IMRO Radio Awards 2026, with RTÉ Radio 1 securing the most awards on the night.
The event was hosted by Dermot Whelan at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Co Kilkenny.
Accolades in gold, silver and bronze were given out across 42 categories last night.
The Radio Awards Committee, comprising of 12 members representing all sectors of radio across the country, voted for the winners.
Today FM was crowned National Station of the year, with the station securing 11 awards in total.
Music Station of the Year went to Spin 1038 while Shannonside Northern Sound was victorious in the Local Station of the Year category.
SPIN 1038's Emma Nolan was also crowned Music and Entertainment Presenter of the Year.
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