Sean O'Rourke Today Show

FrancieBrady

Cal4567 wrote: »

We do seem to elevate these radio and tv 'celebrities' to some sort of mythical status. Isn't it all a bit parochial still? He's retiring, so what. Is this really news?

Now being picked up by all the usual news outlets. FFS.

Would ya schtop!

John Humphry's leaving the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 was almost world news.

The man has had a long career in the public ear, it is a noteworthy retirement for those without a streak of begrudery.

pc7

Cal4567 wrote: »

We do seem to elevate these radio and tv 'celebrities' to some sort of mythical status. Isn't it all a bit parochial still? He's retiring, so what. Is this really news?

Now being picked up by all the usual news outlets. FFS.

Of course its news, its a flag ship radio show on RTE

dulpit

I'd quite like Katie Hannon to take over. I don't get to listen to Late Debate often, but the bits I've heard she's always come across very good but with a good bit of humour too...

Larbre34

Paul Cunningham knows less than Jon Snow about politics and also has zero charisma. And for all the qualities Tony Connelly has, anchoring isn't one in my opinion.

I'd forgotten about Rachel English, excellent broadcaster. I'd say Audrey Carville and Maggie Doyle will have hats in the ring if they are given the chance. Maybe Aine Lawlor? Immersed in politics, sympathetic presenter on magazine type items too.

Can't see Claire Byrne moving from what she has established for herself just at the moment, but all in all Montrose has some heavyweight female talent. Except Miriam.

blinding

It’ll have to be another FFG-er anyway.

Joe_ Public

On the one hand i think katie hannon, like tony connelly, is too good a reporter to be taken off that role, on the other she would likely do a good job so would be happy enough to see her get it.

marno21

https://twitter.com/mcconnelldaniel/status/1252597420476809219

Sarah McInerney in until autumn

djemba djemba

Sure don't they have the stings ready for Miriam

Odyssey 2005

DellyBelly wrote: »

I'd give to Kathryn Thomas. A fantastic presenter and easy on the eye as well...

She'll be buzy dodging falling buildings and alligators whilst nearly getting malaria watching a wildlife programme on a 4k tv with her mammy.

elperello

I wish SOR a long and happy retirement.

He is one of the last of the old school journalists.

I will admit that when he took over I had my doubts but I was wrong.

It turned out he had the necessary depth of knowledge and experience for the job.

He will be missed.

zell12

Rumours flying that Joe wash yer handz Duffy will take over the slot

BarryD2

zell12 wrote: »

Rumours flying that Joe wash yer handz Duffy will take over the slot

Outa de fryin pan and into de fire..... doesn't sound like a goer, but Joe could do well in the weekend morning slots. Made for a presenter not afraid to present their own opinion and who can surround themselves with a bunch of like minded contributors. Or even give Mr.Duffy the 9-10 gig.

Brendan Bendar

Audrey Carville easily the best for the perma gig.

Odyssey 2005

zell12 wrote: »

Rumours flying that Joe wash yer handz Duffy will take over the slot

Will you just stop stirring the shyte

zell12

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

Will you just stop stirring the shyte

Moi?

Odyssey 2005

zell12 wrote: »

Moi?

Surely it will all depend on Noel Kelly anyway? It’s going to have little to do with anything else. Fee of 30% hanging in the balance.

Nevin Parsnipp

Deleted User wrote: »

Surely it will all depend on Noel Kelly anyway? It’s going to have little to do with anything else. Fee of 30% hanging in the balance.

MMM could be right ...my money on Claire Byrne....given they have to put a female in the slot.

deise man

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Audrey Carville easily the best for the perma gig.

Agree 100%. Class broadcaster. Remember her filling in during the summer at couple of years ago and was excellent.

deise man

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Audrey Carville easily the best for the perma gig.

Agree 100%. Class broadcaster. Remember her filling in during the summer at couple of years ago and was excellent.

Klonker

Anyone listening to Joe Brolly on SOR a few minutes ago? Asked on to talk about the GAA and goes on yapping about Chinese research, PPE and all other covid nonsense that he wasn't asked on to talk about. I'm sure if they wanted someone to talk about that stuff they wouldn't ask a GAA pundit. Sean was trying his best to get him off the line, haha.

NIMAN

JB likes to talk.

Klonker

Klonker wrote: »

Anyone listening to Joe Brolly on SOR a few minutes ago? Asked on to talk about the GAA and goes on yapping about Chinese research, PPE and all other covid nonsense that he wasn't asked on to talk about. I'm sure if they wanted someone to talk about that stuff they wouldn't ask a GAA pundit. Sean was trying his best to get him off the line, haha.

I have an ear I de ruin and am partially deaf at the minute, and I was only half paying attention when JB came on, as I was in the middle of reading something. Hearing the northern accent I thought I was hearing Professor McConkey, especially as he started on about the virus having made several mutations. I really sat up and started trying to listen carefully as I was so alarmed by this terrible news about the virus coming fresh the the good professor. Then I let out a sigh of relief when I realised it was Brolly. But I’m sure I’m not the only one to have picked this up wrong for a moment, and others may have switched the radio off in despair at that point.

Joe_ Public

Brolly and then McWilliams. Serious dose of the motor mouths on the show this morning. McWilliams was only cranking up into third gear when the line got cut off. I can still picture him yapping away right now, blissfully unaware he's not actually addressing the nation anymore.

blinding

The Brolly Follies ! !

Brendan Bendar

NIMAN wrote: »

JB likes to talk.

Mostly rubbish, shilling the Shinners.

Not a hope.

Brendan Bendar

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Brolly and then McWilliams. Serious dose of the motor mouths on the show this morning. McWilliams was only cranking up into third gear when the line got cut off. I can still picture him yapping away right now, blissfully unaware he's not actually addressing the nation anymore.

Well said Joe, like Twitter.....Excellent observation and summation.

I have to say every time I hear McWilliams on the radio,he comes across as a lad who seems to promulgate the view of......

“Now, listen, this is the only guy in Ireland who actually knows what is going on, here’s the deal, now listen carefully, I’ll spell this out ,it’s like this, you know what happened..............”

And on and on saying actually fuhhrke all except pure waffle.

How does he get away with it.

FrancieBrady

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

And on and on saying actually fuhhrke all except pure waffle.

How does he get away with it.

A bit like your radio reviews Brendi...:)

Two posts, venting spleen and saying little else about the content.

Joe_ Public

I've nothing particularly against either Joe Brolly or David McWilliams tbh but i do find there to be a danger of receiving a big "viral load" whenever they're on. McWilliams probably knows his stuff but when i hear him droning on i just cant help thinking to myself, wouldnt it be nice to hear from Morgan Kelly from time to time?

Brendan Bendar

FrancieBrady wrote: »

A bit like your radio reviews Brendi...:)

Two posts, venting spleen and saying little else about the content.

Ahhh...hit a nerve did we Francie, you must have tweaked the knee.

Lookit maybe you might outline where I have gone wrong and we can can have a good auld set- too over it.

Away you go there mr B...........

FrancieBrady

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Ahhh...hit a nerve did we Francie, you must have tweaked the knee.

Lookit maybe you might outline where I have gone wrong and we can can have a good auld set- too over it.

Away you go there mr B...........

Nothing to set-to about Brendan. Just making an observation on the pot calling the kettle black, so to speak etc etc. Enjoy your day!

Brendan Bendar

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Nothing to set-to about Brendan. Just making an observation on the pot calling the kettle black, so to speak etc etc. Enjoy your day!

Good man....good man..... I’ll leave it there so.

BarryD2

Joe_ Public wrote: »

McWilliams probably knows his stuff.......

Yeah........ but usually well after the event has happened

Nevin Parsnipp

Deleted User wrote: »

I have an ear I de ruin and am partially deaf at the minute, and I was only half paying attention when JB came on, as I was in the middle of reading something. Hearing the northern accent I thought I was hearing Professor McConkey, especially as he started on about the virus having made several mutations. I really sat up and started trying to listen carefully as I was so alarmed by this terrible news about the virus coming fresh the the good professor. Then I let out a sigh of relief when I realised it was Brolly. But I’m sure I’m not the only one to have picked this up wrong for a moment, and others may have switched the radio off in despair at that point.

Try Paragraphs will you pal ....just sayin ..

Nevin Parsnipp

FrancieBrady wrote: »

A bit like your radio reviews Brendi...:)

Two posts, venting spleen and saying little else about the content.

OOOH Matron ...!

phelixoflaherty

Bring back Vincent Browne for the summer.
Opera blasting out of the radio.

serfboard

Joe_ Public wrote: »

McWilliams probably knows his stiff

The man who wanted us to leave the Euro? Emmmm ... no.

FrancieBrady

Nevin Parsnipp wrote: »

OOOH Matron ...!

No innuendo Nevin...down boy.

imme

I would not be surprised if RTE were talking to Matt Cooper about taking over the Today show

imme

imme wrote: »

I would not be surprised if RTE were talking to Matt Cooper about taking over the Today show

:eek:

Beechwoodspark

Get pat K back. Still doing a class act day in day out on newstalk

Odyssey 2005

phelixoflaherty wrote: »

Bring back Vincent Browne for the summer.
Opera blasting out of the radio.

Either Vincent or George Hook

Spanish Eyes

Summer is being covered by Sarah Mc Inerney. Pleasant voice, articulate and I think she will cover the dead season well. Best of luck to her.

I would like her to be on the weekend shows. Brendan O'Connor is so depressing, he just does not have a radio voice at all.

Odyssey 2005

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Summer is being covered by Sarah Mc Inerney. Pleasant voice, articulate and I think she will cover the dead season well. Best of luck to her.

I would like her to be on the weekend shows. Brendan O'Connor is so depressing, he just does not have a radio voice at all.

He certainly has a face for it though;)

blinding

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

Either Vincent or George Hook

Is Gaybo unavailable ? ?

Nevin Parsnipp

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Summer is being covered by Sarah Mc Inerney. Pleasant voice, articulate and I think she will cover the dead season well. Best of luck to her.

I would like her to be on the weekend shows. Brendan O'Connor is so depressing, he just does not have a radio voice at all.

Not McInerney.....way too liteweight.....very surprised she has got the gig....more suited to print media .

Dr. Colossus

imme wrote: »

I would not be surprised if RTE were talking to Matt Cooper about taking over the Today show

He would make an excellent replacement.

Brendan Bendar

Here’s O’Reilly... will Sean be able to stop her.....

Beechwoodspark

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Get pat K back. Still doing a class act day in day out on newstalk

He's even older than the man who's retiring. :pac:

Brendan Bendar

And she’s off......