On April 21, 2026, RTÉ Radio 1 introduced a new set of radio jingles, replacing the previous ones that had been in use for several years. The change quickly became a topic of discussion on the station's Liveline programme, with callers sharing their opinions.
One caller, Sarah, told host Joe Duffy: 'This is the music I listen to in my car, this is the music I listen to having my coffee at the weekend, and I guess some of us don't like change.' Her comment reflected a common sentiment among listeners who had grown accustomed to the old jingles.
The new jingles were produced by a Dublin-based audio production company, which RTÉ declined to name for commercial reasons. The station stated that the update was part of a routine refresh to modernize its sound.
RTÉ confirmed that the jingles were first aired on April 21, 2026, and that the Liveline segment on April 22, 2026, featured several callers, including Sarah, discussing the change. The station has not announced any plans to revert to the old jingles.
