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Newstalk wins nine IMROs, including Station of the Year

Newstalk has taken nine golds at this year's IMRO Radio Awards, including National Station of the...
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

22.03 2 Oct 2020


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Newstalk wins nine IMROs, including Station of the Year


Jack Quann
Jack Quann

22.03 2 Oct 2020


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Newstalk has taken nine golds at this year's IMRO Radio Awards, including National Station of the Year.

There were also wins for presenters Ciara Kelly, Joe Molloy and Susan Keogh.

'Off The Ball' took home gold in the Sports Story category for 'Roy Keane and Gary Neville'.

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'The Hard Shoulder' walked away with Current Affairs Programme Full Service, while Newstalk also took the top prize in the Community or Social Action category for 'Living With a Disability'.

The station also took home gold for Station Imaging.

Newstalk Breakfast presenter Ciara Kelly said: "I am utterly thrilled, winning Speech Broadcaster of the Year is huge for me - particularly cause I was in very good company.

"Congratulations to the other people in the category - and to my fellow Newstalk colleagues, to Kieran Cuddihy and Ivan Yates, we took first second and third which is fantastic for the station".

In a video address opening the ceremony, President Michael D Higgins paid tribute to "the immense and splendid power of radio."

He also sent his best wishes to all those nominated for the awards, and spoke of "the many talented people who continue to serve our communities through broadcasting."

The president said the awards were an "appreciation of the flexibility and creativity" demonstrated by presenters and technicians, in meeting the challenges of making radio during the pandemic.

Chair of the IMRO Radio Awards, Chris Doyle, said: "This year has been a challenge in lots of ways, the committee was faced with the decision to abandon the awards for 2020 or to host this virtual ceremony and I am delighted we decided to go ahead.

"The radio industry has delivered excellent broadcasting this year providing trusted news and information as well as entertainment and company to listeners.

"While many rightly stayed at home to flatten the curve, the essential service of radio went above and beyond going the extra mile which is testament to the commitment of all those involved in the industry."

The ceremony was held as a live video/virtual event stream.

Newstalk gold awards:

  • Ciara Kelly - Speech Broadcaster of the Year Full Service
  • Station Imaging
  • Roy Keane and Gary Neville - Sports Story
  • Joe Molloy - Sports Broadcaster of the Year
  • The Hard Shoulder - Current Affairs Programme Full Service
  • Living With a Disability - Community or Social Action
  • Newstalk Breakfast with Susan Keogh - News Programme
  • Susan Keogh - News Broadcaster of the Year
  • National Station of the Year - Newstalk

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