RTE 2FM radio chiefs take major hit after big-name presenter exodus but vow fightback underway with new stars in weeks [Video]

BIG name departures from RTE 2FM have seen listener numbers plummet for the station.

The drops are revealed in new JNLR figures released today.

2FM’s Breakfast Show lost both Doireann Garrihy and Donncha O’Callaghan this yearCredit: Andres Poveda

The 2 Johnnies also stepped away from their drivetime slotCredit: PR Handout

Jennifer Zamparelli left her 9am radio slot, with Laura Fox taking over the reignsCredit: Social Media Collect

However RTE say the fightback is underway with a new era for the station starting in January with a schedule of fresh presenters and shows.

But they will have big boots to fill as latest JNLR figures show 2FM’s drivetime slot was down 12,000 listeners to 145,000 after the departure of The 2 Johnnies back in May.

And 2FM’s Breakfast Show was down 7,000 to 142,000 after the loss of Doireann Garrihy and Donncha O’Callaghan.

While the 9am slot, now occupied by Laura Fox, was down 8,000 to …

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