BRIAN Dowling and Suzanne Kane’s 98FM replacements have been revealed.
The presenters had been fronting their weekday show from 10am to 1pm on 98FM together since March 2023 when Brian joined the team.
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However, the pair haven’t hosted the show together in months with Leanne Hanafin replacing Suzanne.
After two years at the helm, Brian called it quits on his radio show with an emotional final farewell last Friday.
Suzanne, who’s been off air for months, made sure to bid farewell to her fans with a departure announcement posted just minutes before Brian’s.
And it has now been confirmed that Leanne Hanafin will continue in the slot joined by broadcaster Paul Ryder.
The presenting duo will take over the mid-morning show “all summer long” to fill the gap left after Brian and Suzanne’s departure.
In an announcement shared to Instagram, the radio hosts wrote: “We are THRILLED to announce that we are taking the reigns of mid-mornings on 98FM ALL SUMMER LONG.
“We are so grateful for the opportunity and we genuinely can’t wait for you to hear what we’ve got planned for the next couple of months – fun, laughs, chaos and of course, Dublin’s Good Times.
“So whether you’re in work, driving around the city, in the gym or wherever you may be, tune into us every day from 10am-1pm.”
Fans and friends flocked to the comment section to congratulate the pair.
Suzanne Kane wrote: “What a duo.”
Marty Guilfoyle said: “Dream team.”
Sean commented: “Let’s go – super proud as always.”
Another added: “Massive congrats.”
Brian admitted he’s had a “tough” time recently as he fought back the tears in his emotional farewell statement on 98FM last week.
He got teary-eyed as he signed off saying: “I promised myself I wasn’t going to get upset. You’re tearing up, don’t tear up!
FINAL FAREWELL
“I have had the best time here for nearly two and a half years. It’s been an absolute blast. It’s been an honour to sit in this chair for the length of time I have.
“I’m sure a lot of people thought, ‘Oh, Brian Dowling got a job – He’ll be in it six weeks and he’ll be gone’. I have given this show absolutely everything.
“I became a dad on this show. I’ve had television success on this show. I’ve had it all on this show.”
Brian has yet to disclose the reasons behind his decision to leave – as has his former co-host Suzanne.
The 46-year-old told listeners: “I can’t lie. It’s been tough recently, but I’ve tried to stay strong.
“I’ve stayed focused. I did my best. I’ve loved doing this. I’ve loved playing the music we’ve been playing.
“I’ve loved coming in every morning and chatting with Gavin and with Pat and with Nick and with Cathal and with Russell.”
