RTÉ announces Claire Byrne as new host of Radio 1's flagship Today programme

Today, it was announced that Claire Byrne will take over as the new presenter for RTÉ Radio 1's mid-morning, flagship Today programme. Starting next Monday, 24th August, Claire will present the two-hour programme weekdays from 10am to 12pm.

RTÉ Radio 1 listeners will already be familiar with Claire Byrne as presenter of the station's News at One, as well as Claire Byrne Live on RTÉ One television.

Byrne is an IFTA TV Personality of The Year, and widely thought of as one of the finest current affairs broadcasters in Ireland. Claire will bring sharp analysis and rigour to the Today programme as she pursues the main stories of the day.

Sarah McInerney will remain with RTÉ, with details of her next project soon to be announced.

"I am truly delighted, honoured and humbled to be taking on this new role at RTÉ Radio 1," Byrne said. "My job will be to represent the voices of the RTÉ Radio 1 listeners, and to always ask the questions they want answered at this most critical time. I won’t let them down. I can’t wait to get started with the legendary team who work on the show and to help craft with them, the informative, entertaining and important Today show we’ve all come to know, love and rely on in our daily listening lives."