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'''Dermot Whelan''' (born 16 February 1973) is an [[Irish people|Irish]] comedian |
'''Dermot Whelan''' (born 16 February 1973) is an [[Irish people|Irish]] comedian, television and radio presenter and wellness expert, who has worked for both [[Raidió Telifís Éireann]] and in the commercial sector. He co-presented the ''Dermot and Dave'' show on [[Today FM]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 March 2023 |title=Dermot & Dave on Today FM: The craic is good with likeable duo |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/radio/dermot-and-dave-on-today-fm-the-craic-is-good-with-likeable-duo-42378435.html |access-date=19 April 2023 |publisher=[[Independent.ie]]}}</ref> an on-air pairing which dates from 2002,<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2022 |title=Today FM’s Dermot and Dave celebrate 20 years together on the radio |url=https://radiotoday.ie/2022/08/today-fms-dermot-and-dave-celebrate-20-years-together-on-the-radio/ |access-date=19 April 2023 |website=RadioToday.ie}}</ref> until August 2023. He left the show in 2023 to pursue solo opportunities promoting his mindfulness podcast and shows.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Finnegan |first=Ben |date=8 August 2023 |title=Dermot Whelan To Leave Today FM |url=https://www.todayfm.com/news/dermot-whelan-to-leave-today-fm-1494888 |access-date=6 November 2023 |publisher=[[Today FM]]}}</ref> |
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Whelan was a regular contributor on [[RTÉ]]'s ''[[The Panel (Irish TV series)|The Panel]]''. He is also the former host of ''[[Republic of Telly]]'' and has performed at several comedy festivals, including the [[Kilkenny]] Cat's Laugh Festival and the [[Edinburgh Festival Fringe]]. Whelan was a co-host of the [[98FM (Ireland)|98FM]] Morning Crew radio show in Dublin, alongside Dave Moore and Siobhan O'Connor. Whelan also worked for [[Dublin City FM]] in his early career. |
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Other television credits include ''The Soccer Show'' on TV3 and appearances on ''The Property Game'' on the same station. |
Other television credits include ''The Soccer Show'' on TV3 and appearances on ''The Property Game'' on the same station.{{citation needed|date=April 2023}} |
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In 2014, Dermot and his fellow host and friend, Dave Moore |
In 2014, Dermot and his fellow host and friend, Dave Moore, joined the Irish independent national station, Today FM, with their show, "Dermot and Dave" first airing every Monday to Friday from midday to 2:30 p.m. They subsequently moved to the 9a.m.-midday slot, broadcasting there from January 2017 onwards. |
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Whelan retired from broadcasting in 2023, to concentrate on wellness.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caden |first=Sarah |date=5 June 2024 |title=Interview With A Man: Broadcaster And Meditation Teacher Dermot Whelan |url=https://thegloss.ie/interview-with-a-man-broadcaster-and-meditation-teacher-dermot-whelan/ |website=The Gloss Magazine}}</ref> Moore became the lead presenter on the renamed "Dave Moore Show".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Becker |first=Kendra |date=8 February 2024 |title=Dave Moore maintains radio crown as solo act on Today FM in latest JNLR figures |url=https://goss.ie/showbiz/dave-moore-maintains-radio-crown-as-solo-act-on-today-fm-in-latest-jnlr-figures-369132 |website=[[Goss.ie]]}}</ref> |
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In addition to being a DJ, comedian and TV presenter, Whelan is also the drummer for the Irish punk rock band, the 123Fours. |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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Dermot Whelan (born 16 February 1973) is an Irish comedian, television and radio presenter and wellness expert, who has worked for both Raidió Telifís Éireann and in the commercial sector. He co-presented the Dermot and Dave show on Today FM,[1] an on-air pairing which dates from 2002,[2] until August 2023. He left the show in 2023 to pursue solo opportunities promoting his mindfulness podcast and shows.[3]
Whelan was a regular contributor on RTÉ's The Panel. He is also the former host of Republic of Telly and has performed at several comedy festivals, including the Kilkenny Cat's Laugh Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Whelan was a co-host of the 98FM Morning Crew radio show in Dublin, alongside Dave Moore and Siobhan O'Connor. Whelan also worked for Dublin City FM in his early career.
Other television credits include The Soccer Show on TV3 and appearances on The Property Game on the same station.[citation needed]
In 2014, Dermot and his fellow host and friend, Dave Moore, joined the Irish independent national station, Today FM, with their show, "Dermot and Dave" first airing every Monday to Friday from midday to 2:30 p.m. They subsequently moved to the 9a.m.-midday slot, broadcasting there from January 2017 onwards.
Whelan retired from broadcasting in 2023, to concentrate on wellness.[4] Moore became the lead presenter on the renamed "Dave Moore Show".[5]
Awards
[edit]Whelan won a Meteor Music Award in 2009 for Best Regional DJ with co-hosts Dave Moore and Siobhan O'Connor for their morning time radio show.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dermot Whelan | Best Regional DJ at the Meteor Awards | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Dermot & Dave on Today FM: The craic is good with likeable duo". Independent.ie. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Today FM's Dermot and Dave celebrate 20 years together on the radio". RadioToday.ie. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ Finnegan, Ben (8 August 2023). "Dermot Whelan To Leave Today FM". Today FM. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ Caden, Sarah (5 June 2024). "Interview With A Man: Broadcaster And Meditation Teacher Dermot Whelan". The Gloss Magazine.
- ^ Becker, Kendra (8 February 2024). "Dave Moore maintains radio crown as solo act on Today FM in latest JNLR figures". Goss.ie.
External links
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