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

In this strategically important role Tara will have overall responsibility for the editorial leadership and programming of RTÉ Radio 1 and will play a critical role in the delivery of RTÉ’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 RTÉ 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 RTÉ’s Director of Audio, Patricia Monahan said: “RTÉ Radio 1 plays a significant role in Ireland and is an important part of RTÉs overall portfolio. I look forward to working with Tara to develop our output so that RTÉ 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 RTÉ 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, RTÉ Communications Manager | maureen.catterson@rte.ie