Claire Byrne prepares to go on Celebrity Gogglebox: ‘We need fizzy jellies and quality crisps’ – The Irish Times
One of the most noticeable aspects of The Claire Byrne Show (Newstalk, weekdays) is how relaxed the host…
Derek Mooney spots a rat in the RTÉ car park. Insert your own joke here – The Irish Times
Just for a second, it sounds as if Derek Mooney is going to address, if you’ll excuse the…
Kieran Cuddihy’s Liveline reveals ominous shifts in Ireland’s public mood – The Irish Times
It sounds like something from a gangster movie set in 1920s Chicago, but a turf war is apparently…
David McCullagh is a drawler whose sensitivity training needs a tweak, but it works – The Irish Times
As if there wasn’t enough turbulence in the world, RTÉ Radio 1 is doing its bit to add…
Whether grilling guests or praising fried food, David McCullagh’s delivery is proper order – The Irish Times
Though he made his name in heavyweight journalistic roles such as political correspondent and news anchor, David McCullagh…
What’s happened to Claire Byrne? It’s as if she’s rocked up to work late with a bag of cans – The Irish Times
She has only been on her new show for a few days, but Claire Byrne has settled into…
‘I was one of the very early adopters’ – The Irish Times
When it comes to broadcasting, Matt Cooper has always been a just-the-facts kinda guy. Sure, he frequently challenges…
Kieran Cuddihy’s on-air encounter would give you the ick – The Irish Times
It’s rare – to say the least – to hear a presenter looking for romance live on air,…
RTÉ and Newstalk’s tit-for-tat talent raids only add to an uncertain future – The Irish Times
Roll up, roll up! Enjoy all the fun of the fair as Irish radio hurtles through a rollercoaster…
Katie Hannon hurriedly changes the subject on Drivetime – The Irish Times
Nearly two months into their partnership on Drivetime (RTÉ Radio 1, weekdays), Katie Hannon and Colm Ó Mongáin…
Ciara Doherty’s striking interview with Andrew McGinley – The Irish Times
It has been the setting for many a robust confrontation, but is The Hard Shoulder (Newstalk, weekdays) now…
On Liveline, a rueful Kieran Cuddihy hits his stride – The Irish Times
If there’s a single moment that underscores the scale of this week’s reboot at RTÉ Radio 1, it’s…