Newstalk's Sean Moncrieff has been inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame.

He was among four people to be celebrated this afternoon for their contribution to the industry.

Speaking as he accepted the award, Sean said its been a privilege to present 'Moncrieff' for the last 15 years.

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Sean suggested there is 'nothing like live radio'.

He said: "When you realise that you're a presence in people's lives - the vast majority of whom you'll never meet - you realise what a privilege that is. You realise how lucky you are."

Sean explained: "None of us are here without other people - obviously that involves editors, and producers and researchers... but also people like CEOs.

"[Radio] gets under the skin of people who walk in the door and start working in radio."

He added that he'd like to see more people who aren't presenters inducted into the Hall of Fame in the future to reflect "the entirety of the radio business".

Newstalk’s Sean Moncrieff is pictured at The Hall of Fame ceremony took place today in the offices of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland where the Hall is housed year round. Iain White Photography

This year's other three Hall of Fame inductees are RTÉ Radio 1’s Ronan Collins; Paul Byrne, the chief executive of Radio Kerry; and Seamus McKee from BBC Radio Ulster.

Newstalk’s Sean Moncrieff, Paul Byrne, Chief Executive Radio Kerry, Seamus McKee from BBC Radio Ulster, and RTÉ Radio 1’s Ronan Collins, pictured, were announced as the latest inductees into the prestigious IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame. Iain White Photography

Organisers of the IMRO Radio Awards explained: "The Hall of Fame is a highly regarded achievement within the Irish radio industry.

"This year's four new inductees join names such as Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny, Larry Gogan, Ian Dempsey, Áine Lawlor, Candy Devine, Dave Fanning and Tony Fenton amongst others.

"The Hall of Fame celebrates those well-known names on air and also those behind the mic that make Irish radio such an integral part of daily life."