Radio presenter Niall Boylan has announced his candidacy for the upcoming European Elections, prompting his departure from the Ireland's Classic Hits radio station.

Boylan, known for his candid talk show hosting, will represent the Independent Ireland political party, a right-leaning group established by former Independent TDs Michael Collins and Richard O'Donoghue.

His candidacy necessitates stepping back from commercial radio during the campaign, although he will continue his daily podcast.

In an interview with Dublin Live, Boylan explained his motivation to enter politics.

With over three decades of radio experience, he has noted increasing frustration among his listeners with both national and European governments.

He believes his skills and experience uniquely position him to address these concerns at the European level.

Boylan joined Classic Hits, formerly known as 4FM, in 2011, hosting a successful and often contentious talk show.

His team earned the prestigious PPI Radio award in 2015 for Interactive Speech Programmes, and in 2019, they were recognized with a World Radio Award for Best Scheduled Talk Show in the United States.

Boylan expressed mixed emotions about leaving his beloved radio career, motivated by a strong desire to enact change for the people of Dublin.

He aims to offer a robust voice in the European Parliament, promising to maintain strong communication with his audience through his podcast.

Boylan commits to regular updates and dialogue with voters, ensuring their voices guide his representation.

As he embarks on his six-week campaign trail, Boylan is eager to engage directly with voters, committed to being a public representative who reports back consistently to the people.

Despite leaving Classic Hits, he remains hopeful about his future in public service and broadcasting.