Patricia Monahan is Director of Audio at RTÉ where she has responsibility for the development and editorial management of RTÉ’s audio and digital-audio services, including the programming of four national radio stations– RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and RTÉ lyric fm – alongside the public service broadcaster’s digital, online, and podcasting services. She is also a member of RTÉ’s Leadership Team.

Prior to her appointment to this new role in 2024, Patricia was Managing Editor at Bauer Media Audio Ireland’s, Newstalk, where she enjoyed a career spanning two decades. She led content across all the station’s platforms, and was responsible for devising, developing and implementing the station’s content strategy.

Patricia is a member of the board of Radiocentre and has previously served as Chairperson and board member of Learning Waves.