John Toal (broadcaster)

John Toal is an Irish broadcaster from Newry Co. Down who has worked for BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio 3, and RTE radio

He became a radio presenter while studying for a music degree at Queen's University, Belfast..[1] He presents the Sunday evening music show 'Classical Connections' and 'Saturday with John Toal', both of which have won numerous awards. His 'Saturday with John Toal' show won Gold at the IMRO Irish Radio Awards for 3 years in a row, in 2023, 2024 & 2025. He has won 10 Gold awards in the last 11 years, making him one of the most successful presenters ever in BBC NI Radio. He is a writer and regular contributor to the long-running 'Sunday Miscellany' programme on RTE Radio 1. On television he has presented in English and as Gaeilge for BBC and TG4.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Award-winning BBC broadcaster John Toal is still 'curious'". The Irish News. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Stellar line-up of global and local stars at BBC Proms in the Park". tourismni.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Irish language and Ulster-Scots programmes get a big, new showcase on BBC iPlayer - Northern Ireland Screen". 23 October 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
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