The first radio broadcast in the country was made 100 years ago today during the 1916 Rising.
To celebrate, a joint initiative by RTE and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland will see 37 different radio stations across the country, including Beat, simultaneously re-enact the first radio broadcast in the countries history.
It will take place at 5:30pm today, the exact time of the first broadcast 100 years ago.
Radio lecturer and Irish Beats presenter Rob O'Connor told Beat News a lot has changed in 100 years, but radio listenership remains strong:
"The medium has changed but also the number of competing media out there is much larger today than 100 years ago, but is it still relevant is the question, and absolutely it is.
"In Ireland, we are huge fans of radio. Something like 83% of Irish adults are listening to the radio every day, that's 3 million people every single day listening to some form of radio whether it's local, regional or national, so we love it!"
Lisa Ní Choisdealbha, Executive Director, IBI, said: "This commemorative radio experience reminds us of why radio is such a powerful medium in term of its reach and ability to tell a story in a highly distinctive manner.
"The inaugural broadcast was apparently heard by boats in the Atlantic, stations in Germany and even by Japanese fisherman. Heard within Ireland it was a credible way to connect the new Republic to the national and international community.
"That sensibility continues to this day – radio gives us access to innumerable memories and experiences, making us feel connected to fellow Irish citizens on a daily basis and to an even broader international community."
