RTE broadcaster Dave Fanning announced is leaving 2FM after 44 years.
Fanning said that he has left his post on the radio show in order to record his own podcast,The Fanning podcast, and to present a new music show on RTE Gold. He added that he will return to 2FM to provide cover for upcoming bank holidays.
He wrote on Instagram: "So, I'm gonna split the scene for a while. I've been thinkin' 'bout this for the last few years and have decided to step back from my weekend show on 2FM to spread the word of Fanning on the digital empire.
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"Very shortly, I'll be launching the the Fanning Podcast on RTE Radio Player (and wherever else you get your stuff) and presenting a new music show on RTE Gold."
The radio star has been broadcasting with RTE since May 1979, and he told his followers that it would be "a busy year ahead" with his new ventures. He was one of two original DJs to make it to the station's 40th anniversary in 2019, along with Larry Gogan.
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