In 2022, Radiocentre Ireland launched the inaugural Irish Audio Awards. Established by the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland and RTE, Radiocentre Ireland’s purpose is to showcase the unique strength and power of audio. We are committed to recognising and rewarding great work in audio, celebrating creativity in audio advertising, and championing the teams behind the winning work.
The biggest thing that came out of the 2022/23 Irish Audio Awards was opportunity, because radio is important. It's the art of audio, coupled with science. Audio has such potential. It’s so big, bigger than we imagine. The best radio engages emotionally, it’s not a passive experience. The innovation is always changing and there’s respect in the presence of a good idea. Creatives are competitive people and audio is one of the most creative medium, we should be world leaders and we are scratching the surface.
Consumer
Pick Up The Pace for Virgin Media — Publicis Dublin. Ger Roe, Board Creative Director; Peter Dobbyn, Senior Copywriter; Jose DeOliveira, Art Director; Kate McKenna, Senior Account Manager; David Carter, Senior Account Director; Niamh Skelly, Head of Production; Claire Boylan, Agency Producer; Chloe Hanratty, Head of Strategic Planning; Niamh O'Shaughnessy, Planning Lead.
Audio for Change
Rainbow Blood for BeLonG To — Boys and Girls. Niamh Ryan, Senior Copywriter; Conor Marron, Art Director; Rory Hamilton, Chief Creative Officer; Laurence O'Byrne, Creative Director; Bridget Johnson, Executive Creative Director; Keeva Bolger, Agency Producer; David Carter, Account Director; Steve Maher, Sound Engineer; FeliSpeaks, Writer.
Use of Music
Sound Support for FBD Insurance—The Public House, Raygun and Event Junkies. Mikey Curran, Copywriter; Sam Caren, Art Director; Colin Hart, Creative Director; Sarah Walsh, Strategy Director; Richard Egan, Composer; Peter O'Brien, Director; Aoife Fitzgerald, Agency Producer; Steven Courtney, Producer; Colm O'Rourke, Sound Engineer; Kate Fulham, Account Manager.
Sound Design
Doorbell Odyssey for KFC — Symphonic / Core. John Walsh, Sound Design; Mike Garner, Creative Director; Liam Wielopolski, Executive Creative Director; Blaise Hoban, Copywriter; Anita McMenamin, Agency Producer.
Copywriting Craft
Saving Tuesdays for KFC — Core. Conor McDevitt, Copywriter; Nadia Karim, Art Director; Liam Wielopolski, Executive Creative Director; Jay Reid, Strategy Director; Raygun, Post–Production Company; Colm O'Rourke, Sound Designer & Mixer; Anita McMenamin, Agency Producer; Alan Barnwell, Business Director; Clare O'Reilly, Client Manager.
Casting
Pick Up The Pace for Virgin Media — Publicis Dublin. Ger Roe, Board Creative Director; Peter Dobbyn, Senior Copywriter; Jose DeOliveira, Art Director; Kate McKenna, Senior Account Manager; David Carter, Senior Account Director; Niamh Skelly, Head of Production; Claire Boylan, Agency Producer; Chloe Hanratty, Head of Strategic Planning; Niamh O'Shaughnessy, Planning Lead.
Innovation
Shake Your Phone to Help Ukraine for UNICEF — Bauer Media Audio Ireland. Rob Timony, Creative Technologist; Emily Owens, Producer; Ken Kirwan, Copywriter; Graeme Bailey, Agency Sales Manager.
Broadcaster
Climate Change Special for Irish Water — WLR FM. Damien Tiernan, Director; Jennifer Long, Producer; Neil Gough, Account Director.
Grand Prix
Pick Up The Pace for Virgin Media — Publicis Dublin. Ger Roe, Board Creative Director; Peter Dobbyn, Senior Copywriter; Jose DeOliveira, Art Director; Kate McKenna, Senior Account Manager; David Carter, Senior Account Director; Niamh Skelly, Head of Production; Claire Boylan, Agency Producer; Chloe Hanratty, Head of Strategic Planning; Niamh O'Shaughnessy, Planning Lead.