Tara Campbell appointed as Head of RT Radio 1

RT is pleased to announce the appointment of Tara Campbell as Head of RT Radio 1 following a public competition.

In this strategically important role Tara will have overall responsibility for the editorial leadership and programming of RT Radio 1 and will play a critical role in the delivery of RT 's five-year strategy, 2025 2029.

Tara Campbell has been Managing Editor of the station for the past five years, Tara, who hails from Castleblayney in County Monaghan started her career in RT as a freelance continuity announcer on Radio One before becoming a producer on many of the most listened to programmes on the station including the series producer role on Today with Sean O'Rourke.

Speaking about Tara's appointment RT 's Director of Audio, Patricia Monahan said: RT Radio 1 plays a significant role in Ireland and is an important part of RT s overall portfolio. I look forward to working with Tara to develop our output so that RT Radio 1 continues to be the leading choice for audiences for many generations to come. Tara brings a wealth of editorial and leadership experience to this role, and I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate her on her appointment.

Tara Campbell said: It's an incredible honour to become head of the most listened to station on Irish radio. The importance of the output RT Radio 1 produces every day across news and current affairs, sport, entertainment, arts and culture, and so much more showcases public service at its very best. I look forward to working with my very talented colleagues both on air and off as we embrace both the challenges and exciting opportunities ahead together.

Tara will take up the role with immediate effect.

ENDS

Date: Wednesday April 16th 2025

Notes to Editor: The role was previously held by Peter Woods who recently retired.

For more information please contact:

Maureen Catterson, RT Communications Manager | maureen.catterson@rte.ie

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