Huge double blow for fans as star presenter quits & co-host confirms shock departure in separate statement minutes later
98FM stars Brian Dowling and Suzanne Kane have called it quits on their radio show.
The presenters had been fronting their weekday morning from 10am to 1pm on 98FM together since March 2023 when Brian joined the team.
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Brian Dowling quits 98fmdublin radio show 3 June 2025
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However, the pair
The dad-of-two wrote: "I made the decision earlier in the year that I would not be continuing co-hosting on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane on @98fmdublin making this Friday June 6, my very last show on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane."
The 44-year-old reminisced on his radio journey saying: "When I joined Suzanne back in March of 2023, I had ZERO radio hosting skills. Blake was only six months old and baby Blu was only a twinkle in our eyes.
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"It took me a minute to get into my new groove, but when I did, WOW, I honestly have had the best time and have genuinely laughed every day; even on those bad days, being part of this show ALWAYS puts a smile on my face.
"Here we are now two years and three months later and I'm still laughing and smiling.
"I have learned so much about an industry I've been in for nearly 24 years, presenting mainly television shows but now my love for radio easily equals my love for telly."
The Six O'Clock Show host made sure to thank his 98FM radio crew and admitted that he's looking forward to a "slower summer".
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He said: "I'm not actually sure if I can operate on a slower pace. normality will continue on Six and of course, shooting the rest of The Salvage Squad this summer, as well as some trips away I've planned; in fact, it's turning out to be a very memorable summer."
Brian finished off his farewell statement saying: "The BIGGEST THANK YOU goes to our listeners; you guys are the best, as you have kept me company five days a week for the last two years and three months. Your daily messages have brightened my days from 10am - 1pm.
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"Goodbyes are not something I'm very good at, but this doesn't feel like a goodbye at all; it's more of a talk to you later.
"This is Brian Dowling & you are listening to 98FM."
And 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.
The mum-of-three wrote: "After nearly 5 years, I'm stepping away from my role presenting 10AM to 1PM on 98FM.
'IT'S TIME'
"Anyone who knows me, will know how much I adore radio and the Bauer family inside Marconi house, but for now, it's time to let the 'Good Times' roll for someone else."
Suzanne thanked her "amazing team" saying: "I loved the madness and radio nerdiness that we all shared and how much we cared.
"Radio is really special and thats because of the people who do the heavy lifting to make it all come together. I'm glad to have been on this rollercoaster with you all."
Shouting out her fans, Suzanne addeed: "To everyone who listened to the show. I loved sharing my life and my kids with the soundest listeners on 98FM.
"We've been through a lot together and thank you for always turning up for me, it means more than any of you will know."
The popular presenter also made sure to share her gratitude for her beloved family.
She wrote: "Lastly, a quick word to my kiddos Oisín, Hannah & Sadie. Thank you for letting me have a go of my dream radio job and playing ball every morning, even the really tough ones, so I could be in front of the mic by 10am and of course, Joey.
"The voice of support, the constant, the reassurance, who always has the reminder 'We'll figure it out, we alway do'.
"Onward to the next adventure."
The announcements truly shook fans as they flooded the comment section with support for both stars.
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