[1] The first breakfast show presenter was Declan Meehan, who remained in the slot for just under five months.
Marty Whelan took over from Meehan and has the distinction of hosting the breakfast show on four occasions.
Ian Dempsey is the longest-serving breakfast show presenter, having hosted on two occasions for a total of ten years.
Doireann Garrihy and Eoghan McDermott fronted the show in the following two years, until McDermott's resignation in March 2021, whilst Garrihy continued with new hosts Carl Mullan and Donncha O'Callaghan until her resignation in May 2024.
[4] Holiday cover has usually been provided by another prominent member of the RTÉ 2fm presentation team.