Mary Carty

This week RTÉ Radio was named the best international broadcaster award for the second year in a row. We are doubly delighted, as both RTÉ wesites, RTÉ Doc on One and RTÉ Drama were designed by the team here in Spoiltchild. It is lovely to see our work highlighted for its accessibility and great design.

So here is what they won. Drum roll please! Documentary on One won 13 awards, Drama on One won three awards; the Curious Ear won two awards and Death of an Empire also claimed a gong. What a fantastic achievement!

Here is what Clare Duignan, Managing Director of RTÉ Radio had to say about the win:

“It’s true to say that, as a people, we have always taken particular delight in recognition from across the waters, be it the Atlantic Ocean or the Irish Sea. And so with this award. To be named Broadcaster of the Year in this awesome international context – among world-renowned peers like the BBC and American Public Media – is important not just for RTÉ, but for Ireland.

“The individual wins, on Radio 1 and lyric, across documentary, drama and music, are to be celebrated in themselves. The overall award points to, in my view, RTÉ Radio’s excellence not simply on FM, but to the strength and accessibility of our online international presence on sites for Documentary on One, Drama on One and, of course, the new RTÉ Radio Player.

“As broadcasters, we’re only as good as our latest programmes, and these latest programmes are now award winners on the international stage. It’s a timely reminder of the value, relevance and quality of programming across RTÉ Radio. My thanks to New York Festivals. And my congratulations to the producers, editors and staff in RTÉ Radio who work with such dedication, and for whom being best in the world is a daily goal.”

Congratulations to everyone in RTÉ Radio we are thrilled and delighted for you all. You couldn’t work with nicer, or more talented people.