Galway city broadcaster is the big winner as national radio station reshuffles the pack
Lunchtime won’t be break time for one Galway city-born broadcaster from the start of next month – because Pamela Joyce has been given a primetime slot in the latest shake-up at Today FM.
The former iRadio presenter, who has also worked with RTÉ, is the new host of the lunchtime show from 12 noon to 2pm – and she’s thrilled!
“I am beyond and excited and honoured to have my name above the door at lunchtimes on Today FM,” she said.
“This is a huge step for me personally and professionally and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the show. You can expect all the best tunes, loads of craic and plenty of divilment. I can’t wait to keep the listeners company through their lunchtime.”
Pamela will make the move from her current evening slot – her latest elevation since joining the station three years ago.
She has been a regular voice on programmes across Today FM and has gained a social following for her Cardi P musical skits on Dermot & Dave.
Pamela Joyce grew up in Rahoon in Galway city, the youngest of four girls. The daughter of a Clifden father and a Ballyhaunis mother, she is a graduate of NUI Galway where she completed a BA in Theatre Studies in 2014.
She describes herself as a keen gamer and admits she lives for reality TV. She supports Man Utd, Connacht Rugby, Galway hurling and Mayo football.
Pamela speaks Irish, is fluent in Spanish – and took some time to learn French as well.
Her move is one of a number of changes that will also see Mayo native Ray Foley as the new voice of afternoons, and Ian Dempsey add an extra hour to his morning show, which means he’s now on air from 6am.
But the shake-up is bad news for another Galway-born presenter – because Today FM has confirmed that Fergal D’Arcy will depart the station. The Ballinasloe man will continue to present his afternoon show in the coming weeks – until the new schedule kicks in.