The year was 1999 and Today FM was the new kid on the block eager to establish itself with listeners and advertisers alike. The problem was, it had no big mid-morning draw.  Moya Doherty and John McColgan, part-owners of the station, knew something had to be done and were assiduously courting Gerry Ryan. He was then RTÉ 2FM’s hottest property and his morning audience had grown exponentially since his appointment in 1989.  The papers were drawn up, the contracts issued, Gerry was enthusiastic. And then, nothing. An RTÉ executive, alerted to the poaching exercise, had appeared at Ryan’s house armed with…

Want to continue reading?

Introductory offer: Sign up today and pay €200 for an annual membership, a saving of €50.

Subscribe

Cancel at any time.

Are you already a member? .