Dave Fanning has introduced that he’s leaving his 2FM radio weekend present.
As a substitute, the presenter will launch a brand new RTE Radio podcast, after which he’ll current on RTE Gold.
It isn’t the tip for him on 2FM both, as he will probably be concerned in future radio specials, together with a brand new U2 program airing on St. Patrick’s Day.
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Dave opened up concerning the transfer, explaining that it was a choice he had been fascinated with for some time.
He mentioned: “Quickly I will probably be launching the Fanning podcast on RTÉ Radio Participant (and wherever you get your gear) and presenting a brand new music present on RTÉ Gold.
“And with reveals like Fanning at Whelan’s on the telly and a bunch of latest sequence on Gold (starting from the ten hour Fanning’s Fabbest 50s to different 10 parters like Irish Music: 60s-2000s), I am turning up on 2FM on Financial institution Holidays beginning subsequent St. Patrick’s Day Friday with a U2 particular to rejoice the launch that day of the band’s new fortieth anniversary retrospective album.
So I’ll cut up the scene.
“I have been fascinated with this for the previous few years and determined to take a step again from my weekend present on 2FM to unfold Fanning’s phrase concerning the digital empire.
“A busy 12 months forward; see you quickly.”
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The radio legend beforehand shared that he doesn’t plan to retire anytime quickly and needs to proceed working in radio.
“Am I able to retire? F***, no manner. If I used to be within the RTE workers I’d be gone,” he informed the Irish Sunday Mirror.
“It is ridiculous that you must go away at 65. Among the biggest minds I’ve recognized at RTE needed to go away as a result of they turned 65.
“Larry Gogan, he was the exception that proved the rule, he went on into his 80s.”
He continued: “On one degree, I do not give a rattling [about age]however I’ve at all times hated one other Zero and I am now 4 years away from the subsequent one.
“Do I consider 60 is the brand new 50? Actually, in comparison with my mother and father’ technology, it makes me snigger.
“Nowadays, a 60-year-old is now actually like a 45-year-old from years in the past.
“I preserve going… proper now I can not be any more healthy, however jayzus that adjustments in two minutes.”
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