Irish Radio Is The Worst !

Jonny Harris

Hi Lord Sutch,
I should have listened to you. Ignorance is bliss I guess.

ballsymchugh

Jonny Harris wrote: »

Hi Lord Sutch,
I should have listened to you. Ignorance is bliss I guess.

feck sake jonny, some of us like some parts of irish radio, and dislike other parts. however, we went and set up wifi in our houses and at work so we could broaden our horizons since we know that there's a limit to what we can get here.
if i want to listen to samba music at work, i know where to tune to, and it's not going to be an irish station. get yourself a wifi radio and work it out.

Dudess

mrsdewinter wrote: »

I would *love* to see some UK TV host be as briskly rude about one of our public figures. It would certainly dent our air of impregnable self-congratulation.

Ah no, there are PLENTY of Irish people who feel compelled to constantly go on about how sh1t "we" are.

jaydeep wrote: »

Your old

You're an annoying kid. See? Ageism's fun!

How dare you suggest "Irish radio is the worst "

How "dare" he? It is his opinion - I didn't think it was "daring" to express an opinion.

LordSutch wrote: »

Told you Jonny, they love it just the way it is

Who's "they"? Jeez your posts are smug.

I think Irish radio is, in general, extremely poor too. There are a number of good aspects though, but yeah, it's frustrating being in the car after 9 (I start work at 9.30) and absolutely NOTHING to listen to - just jabbering. I agree there is too much talk, too much sport, and too much sh1t music.

Jonny Harris

ballsymchugh wrote: »

feck sake jonny, some of us like some parts of irish radio, and dislike other parts. however, we went and set up wifi in our houses and at work so we could broaden our horizons since we know that there's a limit to what we can get here.
if i want to listen to samba music at work, i know where to tune to, and it's not going to be an irish station. get yourself a wifi radio and work it out.

Right for the last time; when I am in the car or walking the dogs (9 k a day)after my ipod broke and no money for a new one I have been forced to listen to the radio on a walkman size FM radio or car radio. How would you suggest I get wifi/internet out and about in wildest Wexford?

Yahew

It works outdoors these day johnny. Try a modern phone.

swizzle123

i102-104 here in the west.. couldnt beat it

Wheelie King

Yes the standard is pretty pathetic alright. Radio Nova was good when it srarted back up again but seems to be over run now with add breaks and i've noticed some of the music they now play is a akin to 4fm.:mad:

easychair

I've discovered Strict Tempo Dance Music on my Wifi radio (http://www.radionomy.com/en/radio/strict-tempo-dance-music).

It's such a relief to hear cheesy music re-done and not have to listen to Marian Finucane this morning - it's kepe me bobbing about as I have been doing the domestic chorse! No ad breaks, no irritating DJ's or presenters, just non stop music!

ballsymchugh

Jonny Harris wrote: »

Right for the last time; when I am in the car or walking the dogs (9 k a day)after my ipod broke and no money for a new one I have been forced to listen to the radio on a walkman size FM radio or car radio. How would you suggest I get wifi/internet out and about in wildest Wexford?

unfortunately in that case, the phrase "beggars can't be choosers" applies. it's like complaining about the lack of a decent tv channel when the tv you have is broken and is stuck on one channel, and you won't stump up for a new one.

Jonny Harris

Yeah How dare I expect a terrestrial radio service that caters for all tastes!
What a crazy dream

easychair

Jonny Harris wrote: »

Yeah How dare I expect a terrestrial radio service that caters for all tastes!
What a crazy dream

If you say you expect it, and also say that it's a dream, implying you don't get it, is your plan just to take no further action, to continue to keep expecting something you can't get, and keep complaining about it when you don't get it?

There are solutions to the problem you say you have, yet you choose to ignore them and prefer instead, it seems, to keep complaining. How very odd.

bossdrum

easychair wrote: »

If you say you expect it, and also say that it's a dream, implying you don't get it, is your plan just to take no further action, to continue to keep expecting something you can't get, and keep complaining about it when you don't get it?

There are solutions to the problem you say you have, yet you choose to ignore them and prefer instead, it seems, to keep complaining. How very odd.

Believe it or not but it's difficult enough to get coverage for voice calls let alone radio in some parts of Ireland.

Radio quality should be judged on what's most commonly available & not what you have to pay extra to get.

I haven't heard radio in every part of the world but judging from my internet radio, Irish stations must be amongst the worst.

mike65

Jonny Harris wrote: »

Right for the last time; when I am in the car or walking the dogs (9 k a day)after my ipod broke and no money for a new one I have been forced to listen to the radio on a walkman size FM radio or car radio. How would you suggest I get wifi/internet out and about in wildest Wexford?

Yahew wrote: »

It works outdoors these day johnny. Try a modern phone.

Yahew, DAB is not available in the South East and won't be for who knows how long as RTE have stopped spending money on it and wifi as a radio receiver isn't on either. Sounds like someone lives in central Dublin.

LordSutch

easychair wrote: »

If you say you expect it, and also say that it's a dream, implying you don't get it, is your plan just to take no further action, to continue to keep expecting something you can't get, and keep complaining about it when you don't get it?

I'll give you a perfect example of what many were expecting at the birth of Newstalk, we expected an Irish version of BBC Radio 5, that's what was mooted at the time, 24/7 News/Sport, that's what I expected, and that's what we needed > but sadly that's not what we got :mad:

Casillas

Liveline today was easily the absolute worst radio show on the planet whilst being aired, so you're at least right for the 31/5/2011, 13:45-15:00

thebigcheese22

I think 96FM and 103FM are the worst stations in the country...and that's some feat like!

Jonny Harris

Hi Easychair
What exactly do you mean?

Yahew

DAB? he needs an iPhone or android device and an Edge connection, and a radio app.