In 2022, Radiocentre Ireland launched the inaugural Irish Audio Awards. Established by the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and RTÉ, Radiocentre Ireland’s purpose is to showcase the unique strength and power of audio advertising. We are committed to recognising and rewarding great work, celebrating creativity in audio advertising, and championing the teams behind the winning entries. The winners can be viewed below, and the shortlist for the Irish Audio Awards 2024—25 is available here.

Consumer

<h3>Consumer</h3>

Speed Bump; Citroen—Bloom Trevor Hunt, Marketing Manager (Client); Michael Walsh, Creative Director; Niamh Clohosey, Copywriter; Tobiasz Lawniczak, Director; David Quinn, Account Director; Noel Storey, Sound Engineer.

Audio for Change

<h3><strong>Audio for Change</strong></h3>

Unborn Babies of Gaza; GOAL— The Public House Paddy O'Mahoney, Creative Director; Danny Cullen, Art Director; Colin Hart, Creative Director; Natalie Hopkins, Account Director; Mariana Nevado, Account Director; Will Farrell, Blast Audio Sound Engineer.

Speculative

<h3><strong>Speculative</strong></h3>

Voices; DRCC—Publicis Dublin Peter Dobbyn, Creative Director; Ronan Nulty, Executive Creative Director; Isabel Harvey, Copywriter; Ivona Poljak, Art Director; Rachel Murray, Senior Producer; Cassie Treacy, Senior Account Manager; Sinead Dennis, Business Director.

Sound Design

<h3><strong>Sound Design</strong></h3>

Pay Attention to Your Pee; Marie Keating Foundation—RAYGUN/Boys and Girls Steven Maher, Sound Design and Mix; Niamh Ryan, Copywriter; Micheal Whelan, Copywriter; Alex Cullen, Producer.

Copywriting Craft

<h3><strong>Copywriting Craft</strong></h3>

Once I Was That Child; ISPCC—Javelin Des Kavanagh, Copywriter; Deirdre McNamara, Marketing Manager (Client); Aoife Hofler, Account Director; Clayton Homer, Art Director; Kevin Breannach, Sound Engineer CEO Avondale Studios; Saoirse Ronan, Voiceover; Sofia Kavanagh, Voiceover; Eamon Fitzpatrick, Bauer Media Sales Director; Killian Laher, Sales Bauer Media.

Casting

<h3><strong>Casting</strong></h3>

Gen Tea; Lipton Teas and Infusions— Showrunner Sam Moorhead, Creative Director; Mikey Fleming, Creative Director; John Close, Copywriter; Hazel Byrne, Agency Producer; Jane Gray, Account Director; Laura Hallinan, Marketing Manager (Client); Fiona Collins, Marketing Manager (Client); Banjoman, Production Company; SG Casting, Casting Agency; PHD Media, Media Agency.

Innovation

<h3><strong>Innovation</strong></h3>

Samaritans 26 Minutes; Samaritans Ireland—Droga5 Dublin/HeadStuff Podcasts Al Pollock, Copywriter; Jessie Newman, Art Director; Colm Halpin, Creative Content; Ray Swan, Creative Director; Stephen Rogers, Creative Director; Torlogh O’Boyle, Creative Director; Shane Kelly, Associate Strategy Director; Georgia Murphy, Strategist; Hilary Barry, Producer (HeadStuff Podcasts); Claudia Grandez, Campaign Manager (HeadStuff Podcasts).

Broadcaster

<h3><strong>Broadcaster</strong></h3>

The Last Broadcast; Radio One—RTÉ John Kilkenny, Creative Director; Conor Noone, Promo Producer; Darragh Tracey, Producer; Mark Richards (Mutiny), Sound Engineer; Art Skehan (Mutiny), Sound Engineer.

Grand Prix

<h3><strong>Grand Prix</strong></h3>

The Last Broadcast; Radio One—RTÉ John Kilkenny, Creative Director; Conor Noone, Promo Producer; Darragh Tracey, Producer; Mark Richards (Mutiny), Sound Engineer; Art Skehan (Mutiny), Sound Engineer.