Dan McDermott

About Me:

I studied radio at Ballyfermot College of Further Education and I’ve worked in many roles in the radio business – presenter, producer, promotions, sales and marketing, administration, management, and broadcast engineering.

From 2013 to 2020, I was the station manager at Christmas FM for 10 years, and held the special title as the Radio Ambassador to the North Pole Control Centre. Myself and Santa would have weekly video meetings, ensuring Christmas FM reached seasonal targets of spreading Christmas cheer and bringing the magic of Christmas to radio listeners across Ireland, and around the world.

These days, I’m still involved at Christmas FM – I help to make the bits between the songs – and I can still drop a text to Santa sometimes… meaning I know who’s on the Naughty List!

Your role at Christmas FM:

Voice Over and Content Producer

Why Christmas FM:

Who wouldn’t want a job where you’ve got a direct line to Santa?

My Favourite Christmas Song:

I’ve got 2: Nat King Cole – The Christmas Song and/or Greg Lake – I Believe In Father Christmas

My Favourite Christmas Food:

Orange and strawberry Cadbury Roses

My Favourite Christmas Movie:

Die Hard IS a Christmas movie… do not try to tell me otherwise!

My Favourite Christmas Tradition:

Lazy days with family eating Turkey Curry

Where I’m From:

Dublin

My Elf Name is:

Don’t Forget the Batteries Dan