Tracy Clifford Signs Off from RTÉ 2FM After a Decade: Emotional Farewell

Broadcaster Tracy Clifford has signed off from RTÉ 2FM after a decade on air, marking the end of an era for the popular radio presenter. Her final broadcast on April 24, 2026, was filled with emotion as she thanked listeners, colleagues and reflected on her journey at the station.

A Decade on the Airwaves

Tracy Clifford joined RTÉ 2FM in 2015, taking over the afternoon slot and becoming a familiar voice to listeners across Ireland. Over ten years, she built a strong connection with her audience through music, conversation, and genuine engagement.

An Emotional Farewell Broadcast

During her final show, Clifford became visibly emotional, describing herself as a “blubbering mess” as she struggled to get through her speech. She thanked her team, including colleagues Johnny and Diarmuid, and gave a special shout-out to Lottie Ryan for her decade-long support and friendship.

Clifford expressed being “overwhelmed with the love” from her listeners, stating she “honestly don’t know what to do with it all” after a decade of connection. She recalled advice from the late Larry Gogan, who told her her job was to “play the hits, be slick and be consistent” and that she would “get to do the best job in the world.”

Reflecting on the Journey

Looking back on her time at 2FM, Clifford said the show was “all down to you guys tuning in for over a decade” and highlighted the connection formed through music, chats, and shared moments like parents collecting kids from school and playing games such as Panic. She emphasized that her departure was not driven by sadness but by pride in the power of radio to connect people.

Clifford shared that she felt “a little nudge” to pursue new challenges in her career, framing her exit as a positive step forward rather than an end. She expressed hope that listeners would join her in her next endeavors, saying she hoped “this little radio show gave you something.”

Station Changes and Future Outlook

Clifford’s departure comes as part of a major daytime schedule shake-up at RTÉ 2FM, which took effect from May 5, 2026. The station announced earlier in April 2026 that several presenters would be moving to new time slots as part of a broader restructuring.

Although Clifford did not announce her next steps during the farewell broadcast, she left the door open for future projects, thanking everyone for being part of her “deadly gang” and inviting listeners to join her “next gang somewhere.”