Niall Boylan, the well-known host of Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio show, ‘Night Time Talk with Niall Boylan’, has announced live on air his intention to challenge for a seat in Dublin’s European Elections set to take place on June 7th 2024.
During his on-air announcement on Tuesday evening, Boylan shared his reasons for stepping into the political arena, stating; “I’ve spent thirty years behind the microphone listening to the issues people are facing in their everyday lives. Serious issues. I came to realise that there are often no options for these people and this upsets me on a daily basis. I believe there needs to be change and I’ve decided to stand up and be counted and be part of the solution”.
Boylan, a formidable campaigner who has tirelessly advocated for redress for the survivors of the Mother & Baby homes, has spent three decades engaging with politicians and listening to the concerns of the public on-air through his Classic Hits Radio show. With no fewer than nine radio awards to his name, including the prestigious World Radio Award for ‘Best Scheduled Talk Show’ presented in New York, Boylan’s commitment to uncovering the truth and delivering factual stories to the public is undeniable.
Kevin Branigan, CEO of Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio, said of Boylan’s new endeavour, “Niall is an experienced broadcaster with a very strong personality. He is at the top of his game when it comes to discussion and debate and has been a ratings winner for Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio for almost 14 years. His unwavering commitment to his listeners and his relentless pursuit of the truth on his radio show has made the show a great success. I admire him for having the courage of his convictions and putting himself forward like this and I wish him the very best in his election bid. I have no doubt that he will make a positive impact just as he has done with ‘Nite Time Talk’, on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio”.
Meanwhile, Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio made the decision to take Boylan off the air upon his declaration of his candidacy on Tuesday. The multicity radio station has now appointed broadcaster Gareth O’Callaghan as part of a panel to step into the role as presenter of Nite Time Talks show until further notice. It is expected that the station will now commence a recruitment process to find a new host for the show.
“As one of the largest commercial radio stations in the country, we have a responsibility to be fair to all candidates and, for that reason, it has been decided that Niall will stand down as presenter of Nighttime Talk on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio with immediate effect. I’d like to wish Niall all the very best”, said Branigan.
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Editors Notes
About Niall Boylan
Niall Boylan is a renowned radio host and has been presenting on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio for 14 years, with a resolute belief in the power of democracy and the ability to effect change. Niall has spent over 30 years on Irish radio, demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication to delivering factual stories to the public. Niall has hosted daily and night time talk shows, engaging with politicians and fielding calls from the public about their concerns.
In 2011, Niall moved to Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio, where he hosted his acclaimed talk show, ‘The Niall Boylan Show’ and ‘Nighttime Talks with Niall Boylan’. His popularity soared, leading to appearances on prominent TV programmes including; including ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’ with Piers Morgan, ‘The Tonight Show’ on Virgin Media, and the ‘The Cutting Edge’ on RTE. Over the years, Niall’s influence and reach have extended beyond Ireland, with guest appearances on radio stations across the UK and the United States. He’s known for not being politically correct and not afraid to share his opinions on the issues of the day. Niall Boylan was born in 1963 at St Patrick’s Mother & Baby home and is the biological son of a survivor of the laundries. He has emerged as a formidable campaigner, leveraging his radio show ‘Nite Time Talk with Niall Boylan’ on Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio to advocate for redress for the survivors of the Mother & Babies homes.
Accumulating nine radio awards, including the esteemed Irish PPI Awards and the prestigious World Radio Award presented in New York, Niall’s talent shines. He has appeared on prominent TV Programmes including ITV’s ‘Good Morning Britain’ with Piers Morgan, ‘The Tonight Show’ on Virgin Media, and the ‘The Cutting Edge’ on RTE.
Raised in Edenmore, Raheny, Niall settled in Swords, Co Dublin, and is happily married to his wife Karen.
Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio
Launched in 2008 Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio is Ireland’s only multicity broadcaster, covering the cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick & Galway. It is one of the largest commercial radio stations in Ireland, with 351,000 weekly listeners as per the most-recent JNLR radio ratings and includes talent such as Lucy Kennedy, Colm Hayes, Gareth O’Callaghan, Trina Mara and Damien Farrelly – as well as 80s pop star Kim Wilde – amongst its presenter roster. As well as FM radio in the multicity area, the station is also available via its smartphone apps, its website www.classichits.ie and via the Irish Radio Player.
