- Music
- 30 Sep 13
Household name broadcaster is one of three names inducted into the PPI Radio Awards Hall of Fame...
Now in their 13th year, the PPI Radio Awards recognise the art and skill behind radio production.
Last year saw the establishment of a Hall of Fame in a bid to honour those who have made an exceptional contribution to Irish radio. The PPI Radio Awards Hall of Fame currently includes Michéal Ó Muircheartaigh, Jimmy Magee, Marian Finucane, Des Whelan, Gay Byrne, Larry Gogan, Mario Rosenstock, Séan Bán Breathnach, Candy Devine, Ronan O’Rahilly and the late Gerry Ryan.
Joining those illustrious names will be new inductees Joe Duffy, Bill Golding and Liam O'Shea who will be honoured this evening at a ceremony in the offices of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.
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Speaking about the announcement, Sean Murtagh from PPI said: “We are proud to have been a sponsor of the PPI Radio Awards from their very inception", says Sean Murtagh of PPI. "The establishment last year of the Hall of Fame was a natural progression for the Awards, a permanent and lasting testament to the professionalism, skill and popularity of the icons of radio on the island of Ireland.”