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.
In 2023—24, the programme awarded entrants in 9 out of 10 categories, as well as a Grand Prix winner. Last year's winners are listed below, and you can also find the full catalogue of past winners here. The Irish Audio Awards 2024–25 will open for entries on Friday the 6th of December 2024, marking the start of another exciting year of excellence in creative audio advertising.
Casting
Škoda Placenames; Škoda—Boys + Girls. Rory Hamilton, Chief Creative Officer; Jake O'Driscoll, Creative Director; Niamh Ryan, Senior Copywriter; Dean Ryan, Senior Art Director; Michael Whelan, Senior Copywriter; Jessica Stokes, Senior Account Manager; Sinead Higgins + Sára Benko, Account Manager; Conor Roche, Account Executive; Derek Doyle, Head of Production; Mutiny, Studio.
Copywriting Craft
Škoda Placenames; Škoda—Boys + Girls. Rory Hamilton, Chief Creative Officer; Jake O'Driscoll, Creative Director; Niamh Ryan, Senior Copywriter; Dean Ryan, Senior Art Director; Michael Whelan, Senior Copywriter; Jessica Stokes, Senior Account Manager; Sinead Higgins + Sára Benko, Account Manager; Conor Roche, Account Executive; Derek Doyle, Head of Production; Mutiny, Studio.
Audio for Change
Pride Vibes Radio-Ireland's first FM LGBTQI+ radio station — Wireless. Sean Munsanje, Director; Brian McCarthy, Account Director; Grainne Ryan, Account Director; Sasha Hamrogue, Creative Director; Stephen King O'Farrell, Creative Director; Scott Williams, Concept; Chloe Finlay, Designer; Jessica Fay, Producer; Daniel Bridge, Editor; Lar Wright, Editor.
Use of Music
Boys of the NYPD Choir; EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum — The Public House, The Bridge Studio. Colin Hart, Creative Director; Mikey Curran, Copywriter; Sarah Walsh, Head of Strategy; Amon Drum, Sound Engineer.
Speculative
Deeper Connections—Core Creative. Anthony McDonagh, Copywriter; Lara Fagherazzi, Art Director; Nadia Karim, Creative Director; Liam Wielopolski, Creative Director.
Sound Design
Halloween; TBWA / Best Drive—Mutiny. Mark Richards / Mutiny, Sound Designer / Sound Mixer; Adam Crane, Concept; Alan "Danger" Byrne, Copywriter.
Broadcaster
Gallagher's Grand Primera with Mick's Garage on Morning Glory with PJ & Jim on Radio Nova; Mick's Garage—Radio Nova. Clint Drieberg, Producer; PJ Gallagher, Presenter; Jim McCabe, Presenter; Ann Boyle, Account Director; Gillian Purcell, Marketing Manager (Client).
Innovation
Heineken Rival Billboard; Heineken—Publicis Dublin. Ger Roe, Board Creative Director; Peter Dobbyn, Creative Director; Nick Doring, Associate Creative Director; Sinead Dennis, Business Director; Ruth McCormack, Group Account Director; Gemma Sherlock, Account Director; Niamh Skelly & Rachel Murray, Head of Production & Senior Producer; Wojciech Bogusz, Marketing Director (Client); Ronan McCormack, Marketing Manager (Client); Rachael Crawley, Senior Brand Manager (Client).
Consumer
Grand Prix
Boys of the NYPD Choir; EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum—The Public House, The Bridge Studio. Colin Hart, Creative Director; Mikey Curran, Copywriter; Sarah Walsh, Head of Strategy; Amon Drum, Sound Engineer.