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With just five days to go, there are still a limited number of places available for ConversationsFest25, taking place this weekend (September 12-14) in Sligo. It’s a mini conference for communications practitioners in Ireland with a mix of people and ideas, including some exceptional international expertise.

The IMRO Radio Awards has revealed its shortlist for 2025, celebrating the best in Irish radio. This year saw a record number of entries, reflecting the creativity and passion driving the sector forward. 

Earlier this month, the release of GPT-5 marked a significant leap in AI capabilities, and its impact on public relations is already being felt.

PRWeek’s latest Beyond the Noise podcast explores how PR professionals can build stronger relationships with journalists in today’s evolving media landscape. The discussion highlights the changing dynamics of media relations. 

In a crowded media landscape, a consistent and authentic tone of voice is one of the most powerful tools for building trust and recognition. For PR professionals, it’s not just about what you say—it’s how you say it.

The Business Journalists Association of Ireland (BJAI) is back with its 22nd Corporate Challenge Quiz, supporting the Dublin Simon Community as the demand for homelessness services continues to grow.

Check out the recent appointments and promotions in the Irish PR industry.

The Irish Centre for Diversity will host a landmark national conference at Croke Park on 30 September, bringing together leading voices from Irish and global organisations to explore the evolving role of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in driving performance, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Last week, the latest JNLR/Ipsos report for the period of July 2024 to June 2025 was released, confirming that radio continues to be a powerful and trusted medium in Ireland, with 3.49 million adults (15+) tuning in every weekday.

PRWeek’s recent feature, “Bylines and bots: How the AI revolution is changing newsrooms,” explores how AI tools are influencing editorial workflows, content creation, and even the structure of newsrooms themselves. 

We heard with sadness the passing of Seán Rocks, broadcaster and actor, best known as the voice of Arena on RTÉ Radio 1 last week.

As the previous Committee, bar one, had served their full terms, a new Fellowship Committee has been established. The new Committee Chair is Ann-Marie O'Sullivan, FPRII (Life), MD, AM O'Sullivan PR, who succeeds Ita Gibney, FPRII (Life), Gibney Communications.

Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light Sleep Out, taking place on Friday, 10 October, coincides with World Homeless Day.

As the European Union advances its Digital Fairness Act (DFA), communications professionals across Ireland are being urged to prepare for a transformative shift in how influencer marketing is regulated. This landmark legislation is designed to enhance transparency, accountability, and consumer protection in digital spaces — and it’s set to reshape the influencer landscape across the EU.

In a move to address the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation, a coalition of global organisations has launched  “Tackling Mis/Disinformation – A Global Digital Handbook for Communicators.”

In honour of World PR Day on 16 July, Jim Walsh, former President and Life Fellow of PRII and Executive Chair of Walsh PR, shared a video message for early career PR professionals. 

Charities Institute Ireland (CII) has announced the appointment of Peter Cosgrove as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. He takes over from Susan O’Dwyer, CEO of Make-A-Wish Ireland.