Sean O’Rourke: An RTÉ Veteran Speaks on Dementia Fears, Live Giggles, and Ryan Tubridy’s Replacement Sean O’Rourke is a name that will need no introduction to Irish radio listeners. With over three decades’ worth of experience in broadcasting, O’Rourke is a well-respected figure in the media landscape. From his early days as a current affairs … Read more
As controversy surrounds the GAAGO service, the Irish Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, has stated that it is “not appropriate” for her to engage with either the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) or RTÉ over the issue. This has led to calls for greater transparency from both organizations. In recent … Read more
Pat Kenny, a prominent Irish broadcaster, has commented on the potential challenges a female host might face on Ireland’s most iconic talk show, The Late Late Show. A recent poll conducted by the Irish Mirror indicated that the current frontrunner to replace Ryan Tubridy as host is female, and there has been much discussion around the … Read more
Azerbaijan has made its mark on the Eurovision stage with the performance by duo TuralTuranX of their song Tell Me More in Liverpool. The two curly-haired, guitar-toting lads sported 1960s-style lime green and purple trouser suits complemented by patterned shirts. Although their song features a proper middle eight, it is one of the slower entries … Read more
Sarah McInerney, a prominent journalist at RTÉ, has confirmed that she will not be taking on the role of host for the Late Late Show. McInerney, who is currently involved in RTÉ’s political coverage, stated that she wants to remain at the center of the network’s political reporting for the upcoming election. Despite finding the … Read more
Ryan Tubridy, the outgoing host of Ireland’s Late Late Show, has praised the decision of his fellow broadcaster Claire Byrne not to take on the role. He described the job as “the most difficult job in showbiz”, citing its intense public scrutiny and lack of privacy. Tubridy also discussed the decision of RTÉ News Six … Read more
Caitríona Perry, the renowned RTÉ news anchor, has announced that she will be leaving the broadcaster to join BBC News as the chief presenter in Washington DC. As the former Washington correspondent for RTÉ, Perry has co-anchored the Six One News since 2018, alongside David McCullagh. Perry’s move has come as a mix of sadness … Read more
The Irish Defence Forces are sending a team of personnel to Sudan to evacuate Irish citizens caught up in the country’s ongoing conflict. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar hosted a Cabinet meeting to discuss the proposal, which was subsequently approved, and up to 12 members of the Defence Forces are expected to go to Sudan soon. More … Read more
Live broadcasting is one of the most thrilling and rewarding media careers around. It allows you to connect with a global audience in real-time, sharing news, opinions, and events as they happen. Maybe you’ve already thought about getting into live broadcasting, but you’re not sure where to start. The truth is, you may have more … Read more
Former President Donald Trump’s Clare resort in Ireland has recently been valued at over $200 million, despite his statement that he “couldn’t care less” about the property. The resort, which boasts luxury amenities and a championship golf course, has become a highly valued asset in Trump’s real estate portfolio. Despite Trump’s assertion that he has … Read more