Ex-RTE Presenter Laura Woods Thrilled to Launch New Q102 Show

POPULAR ex-RTE presenter Laura Woods is set to launch a brand-new show on Dublin’s Q102. The Home Stretch is designed to “keep Dublin moving” with “laughs, conversation, and everything listeners need to brighten their day”. It will launch on February 9 and air between 2pm and 6.20pm. Speaking about her new afternoon show, Laura said: “I am thrilled to join Dublin’s Q102 and bring The Home Stretch with Laura Woods to life for Dublin listeners. “The journey home is such an important part of the day, and I love the idea of helping people unwind, enjoy great music, and finish their day on a high. “The station’s focus on authenticity, family, and community really resonates with me, and I can’t wait to share laughs, stories, and great music with Dubliners on their way home.” Vivienne Nagle, Managing Director of Dublin’s Q102 said she was “delighted” to welcome the beloved presenter to the station. Nagle said: “Laura brings a wealth of broadcasting experience, a warm, authentic personality and a real connection with Dublin audiences. “Her energy, intelligence, and family-focused approach perfectly reflect our station values and will make afternoons on Dublin’s Q102 a truly uplifting way to finish the journey home with Laura guiding the way.” Mum-of-two Laura began her career at RTE in 2000, presenting a wide range of shows, including the National Lottery game show Winning Streak. She later joined Virgin Media where she was a panellist on Midday and co-presented Ireland AM. The presenter said she looks back on her decade with Ireland AM with fondness as she made “some great friends and that’s an incredible experience”. She added: “It has been incredible to be able to spend more time with the children and to be around at weekends.” Q102 said in a statement: “Laura combines her wealth of experience with a warm, engaging, and relatable tone that will undoubtedly connect with listeners right across the capital.” Dublin’s Q102 is part of Onic, which is home to a number of Ireland’s radio stations, such as Dublin’s FM104 and Q102, Cork’s 96fm and C103, Live 95 in Limerick, LMFM and U105 in Belfast. ‘FULL ON’ FAMILY Away from the airwaves, Laura is married to architect Mark and has two sons Ben and Alex. She told RSVP Live it’s a “full on” house, with “wild, active, energetic kids” who break everything. “Their little personalities really come out and they’re just so witty. “There’s only two years between them and they both have similar interests – they’re very into sport,” she continued. Laura shared that one of the things she fell in love with about her husband was his passion for his job.