PPI Radio Awards Shortlist just announced

It's that time of the year again – the shortlists for the PPI Radio Awards have just been announced.

There are five categories involved: Music Programming, News and Sports Programming, Speech Programming, General and People Awards.

Today FM is well-represented over the five categories – Chat & Tunes With Christy Moore gets a Special Programme nod – whilst Newstalk's Off the Ball is nominated for Sports Programme despite disruptions earlier this year when the original team parted company with the station in March.

Elsewhere, Sean O'Rourke – who will now fill Pat Kenny's Radio 1 shoes – is up for News Broadcaster of the Year.

In terms of the General Music Programme category, we have:
Dermot & Dave » 98FM

iGo Home with Fergal D'Arcy – iRadio

Rick in the Afternoon – RTE2fm

The Afternoon Show – Radio Kerry

The Zoo Crew with Ed and Sheena – Spin South West
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As for Specialist Music Programme:

98FM's Hotmix with the Man Ezeke – 98FM

The Global Village – Radio Kerry

The Mix-up with Colm O'Sullivan – Today FM

The Paul McLoone Show – Today FM

The West Wind – Clare fm

The full list of contenders can be found here.

The ceremony takes place at Lyrath House Estate Hotel, Kilkenny, on October 4.