A Kilkenny woman and KCLR presenter is among those set to be inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame.
Carol Dooley began her career with at a local pirate set-up Kilkenny Community Radio (KCR) in 1978 at the age of 12. She’s gone on in her four decades of broadcasting to work with a range of stations across the UK, Europe and the United States, she can currently be heard on Sunshine 106.8 and as part of KCLR’s Sunday lineup.
The move recognises not only the exceptional careers of these broadcasters but also their ongoing passion and commitment to the industry. Each of these individuals continues to captivate audiences with their unique talents, proving that radio remains a vibrant and essential medium in the digital age.
Victor Finn, IMRO Chief Executive, headline sponsors of the Awards said ‘It is a tremendous honour for IMRO to sponsor the prestigious Radio Awards Hall of Fame once again. We are delighted to recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions of Hugo Duncan, Carol Dooley, Ray D’Arcy and Eddie Caffrey. Their legacy within the industry is undeniable, and they now take their well-deserved place among Ireland’s most esteemed broadcasters.’
Speaking on behalf of Coimisiún Na Meán, Broadcasting and VOD Commissioner Aoife MacEvilly said “Coimisiún na Meán is delighted to congratulate this year’s inductees to the Hall of Fame and celebrate the significant contribution each has made to the radio sector. Radio continues to play a hugely valuable role in Irish life, not only entertaining listeners but acting as a trustworthy source of news and information for us all. Hall of Fame recipients are reflective of the talent at work across the industry and it’s wonderful to see today’s inductees recognised.”
Carol, with Eddie Caffrey (LMFM), Ray D’ARcy (RTE Radio 1) and Hugo Duncan (BBC Northern Ireland) form the latest inductees for which a special ceremony will take place later today ahead of the industry’s biggest event which returns to Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny on the 4th of October.
She’s been telling The KCLR Daily what the honour means to her – hear that here;
