We're teaming up with RTÉ 2FM's beloved Carl Mullan for something that's never been done before - we're on the hunt for the first-ever Irish voice for Ring!
Did you know that a whopping 55% of Irish people are head over heels in love with their accent? (And who could blame them?) From the melodic warmth of Cork to the friendly tones of Donegal, Irish accents capture the imagination of listeners far and wide.
Speaking of Cork - it's officially Ireland's favourite accent, with 23% of the nation giving it the thumbs up! Donegal (19%), Dublin (18%), and Kerry (12%) aren't far behind, each bringing their own unique charm to the table.
Want to be the Irish Ring Voice of the Nation? We’ve made auditioning easy:
- Pop along to our in-person auditions in Cork, Galway, or Dublin this August
- Or get creative at home - record yourself on TikTok or Instagram
- Have a Ring device? Use that to audition right from your doorstep!
Just remember to say these magic words: "We can’t answer the door right now, but if you’d like to leave a message, you can do it now". Or if you prefer to use Irish, go for: "Dia dhuit! Ní féidir linn an doras a oscailt faoi láthair, ach más mian leat teachtaireacht ghearr a fhágáil is féidir leat é sin a dhéanamh anois”.
We want to hear from you!
Ready to give it a go? Auditions open from 10am on Saturday 2nd August. Just tag @Ring and use #RingsVoiceoftheNation in your audition video. Carl Mullan will joining us as one of the judges and as he says, there's something truly "enchanting and melodic" about Irish accents. Don't be shy - get your audition in before the casting call closes on 5th September.
“The Irish accent is renowned all over the world and I’m buzzing to launch Ring’s Voice of the Nation campaign to bring our lovely accent to devices across the country. There’s something enchanting and melodic about our accents and I can’t wait to see what the people of Ireland come up with for their auditions,” Carl Mullan told us.
The lucky person will record a set of Quick Replies that'll be available on Ring Video Doorbells across Ireland, rolling out ahead of St Patrick's Day 2026. Imagine your voice being the friendly greeting at thousands of Irish doorsteps!
“Our customers find Quick Replies really helpful when they want to answer the door, but just can’t make it in time," said Dave Ward, Managing Director EU & International at Ring. "We’re celebrating the beauty of Irish accents by personalising this useful feature and bringing authentic local dialects to doorsteps across Ireland.”
Fun Fact
If the Irish could pick any celebrity voice for their smart devices, Cillian Murphy would be the top choice (15%), with Daniel O'Donnell and Tommy Tiernan tied for second place (8% each).
So, what are you waiting for? Channel your inner voice artist and show us what you've got. Who knows? Your voice could soon be the one making visitors smile at doorsteps all over Ireland.
Ready to audition? The mic is yours.
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Casting Call: Ring Voice of the Nation
Project Overview: Ring is auditioning for an Irish accent to record a set of audio messages, ‘Quick Replies’, that will be available across all Ring Video Doorbells in the UK next year. Ring’s Quick Replies act as an answering machine for the door. Once activated, and someone rings the doorbell, the visitor will hear a pre-selected greeting with the option to leave a message.
Roles:
Role Name: Voice of the Nation
Gender: Male/Female/Any
Auditioning Age: 18 +
Characteristics: Clear, energetic and enthusiastic
Description: To provide a voice option for Ring’s automated ‘Quick Replies’ on its devices in Ireland and the rest of the UK
Audition Details:
Audition Method: Short video clip
Script:“We can’t answer the door right now, but if you’d like to leave a message, you can do it now.”
- Audition launch date: Auditions open 10:00am, 2 August 2025 (BST)
- Deadline for Submission: 23:59, 5th September 2025 (BST)
- Submission: there are three ways you can submit your audition:
- In person auditions
- On social media – via TikTok or Instagram
- Through your own Ring device at home
Compensation: Being named as Ring’s Voice of the Nation and a Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus.
Additional: Travel costs to the recording, up to the value of £150. Commensurate compensation for recording time.
Instructions for Submission:
- Please prepare a short video clip following the provided script.
- If auditioning in person, auditions will be held at:
- Mahon Point Shopping Centre (Cork), Saturday 2nd August 10am – 7pm & Sunday 3rd August 11am – 6pm
- Eyre Square Centre (Galway), Saturday 9th August 10am – 7pm & Sunday 10th August 11am – 6:30pm
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre (Dublin), Saturday 16th August 10am – 7pm & Sunday 17th August 11am – 7pm
- If auditioning on social media, you can upload your audition via TikTok or Instagram using the hashtag #RingsVoiceOfTheNation and tagging @Ring
- If auditioning through your own Ring device at home, you will upload your audition via the ‘Share with Ring’ button on the Ring app (only available to those with a Ring Home Subscription)
- You must ensure your submission includes your name, social handle if on Tik Tok or Instagram, or email if auditioning in person.
- Audition entries are restricted to one per person.
- A representative of Ring will contact the successful auditionee via email, Tik Tok or Instagram depending on mode of entry, to confirm whether they have been selected no later than two weeks after the submissions close. The successful auditionee will have 24 hours to respond to the initial email, after which time the opportunity to receive a replacement item will be forfeited, and a back-up applicant will be chosen.
Notes:
- This is open to the general public, for people 18+ years old.
- You must be a permanent resident of Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
- The successful auditionee may be required to complete a Garda Vetting process
- Any personal data provided by auditionees in their submissions will be used by Ring in connection with Voice of the Nation. To that extent, Ring may share such personal data with third parties involved with the production, who will process your personal data on behalf of Ring. Your personal data will be stored, processed and deleted in accordance with Ring’s Privacy Policy. You may exercise any of your rights under data protection law, such as requesting access to or the correction or deletion of your personal data, by contacting privacy@ring.com.
- If auditioning via social media, all platforms standard Terms and Conditions will apply.
- If auditioning via the Share with Ring function on your Ring device, the Ring app Terms of Service will apply.
