We're seeking nominations for this year’s awards, categories include exceptional service, education/training service, news/media excellence, affiliated club representation, and hobby promotion. Send nominations with rationale to [email protected] before midday March 20th. More at: irts.ie/awards

Radio shack showcase 📡 QRP home brew CW rig, covering 80m-10m bands, touch activated twin paddle, accessories include ATU, SWR metre, antenna switch (photo courtesy of Tony Breathnach EI5EM)

The first YOTA Contest of 2026 is on Sunday, Mar 15 (10:00–22:00 UTC)! Operators EI5LA, M0UEL, M0VUF & F4IEY will be on air operating as EI0Y, with thanks to the EI7M contest group for their hospitality. Hope to hear plenty of stations joining in! Read more: yotacontest.mrasz.org/rules-2026

Welcome Pádraig Ó Lúnaigh EI8JAB as our new QSL Outwards Manager, and thanks to Andreas Kull EI9IOB for four years of great service! Jeffrey Roe EI7IRB, our ComReg Liaison Officer, keeps communication open with ComReg, email him at [email protected] for any regulatory or licensing questions.

Spring’s here - perfect for outdoor radio fun! 🌤️ IRTS reminds everyone to stay safe. Membership includes public liability insurance (irts.ie/insurance). Licence exams are twice yearly, start studying now with free materials at irts.ie/study. Enjoy the season!

Thanks everyone for an amazing ham radio rally at Coolmine today!

The 2026 Coolmine Rally, run by Phoenix Amateur Radio Club, takes place on Sunday 15 February 2026 at Coolmine Community School, Dublin D15 FW97, with doors opening at 10 a.m. Mark EI4FNB, IRTS awards curator, will attend, so this is a good chance to arrange the return of trophies.

Thanks Andreas Kull EI9IOB for his outstanding service over 4 years as QSL office manager. Contact [email protected] if you wish to apply for this role. And welcome Stefan Zalewski EI4KU as HF Manager and Richard Hendy MI3CQR as Automatic Station Coordinator - best wishes for their success!

The Coolmine Rally is on Sunday 15 Feb, IRTS will be present for casual chats about our work. IRTS awards curator Mark Kilmartin will also be collecting award trophies from the previous winners, please return yours so they can go to the new recipients. For more details: www.irts.ie/cgi/thisweek...

Thanks to Limerick Clare Amateur Radio Club for hosting IRTS AGM Weekend 18th-19th April at Traceys Oakwood Hotel. Full events ahead—stay tuned for accommodation & booking details!