Come Dine With Me Ireland - Galway

snubbleste

TV3 are screening this 1-5 August @ 9pm with episodes having been shot earlier this year. The contestants are:
Canadian-born Bruce Henry, grandmother Mary Murphy, psychotherapist Peter O'Neill, comedian Danny Dowling and nurse Lisa Mulholland.

Does anyone know them? Will they make for good viewing, can they cook?

GuessWho2009

I know mary murphy, seen a tv add of another guy slagging her off. should be good even though dont think her night of cooking went the best

Blinking_Badger

Can't wait to see this tonight!

inisboffin

Know one of the contestants too. Should be craic!

Das Kitty

Lisa is Aoife Mulholland's sister isn't she? Looking forward to seeing it, I've been enjoying the Irish series so far.

WesternNight

Ha, will be watching this alright! I don't know any of them (at least I think I don't!), although I've met Lisa's sister Aoife a few times. Should be a good laugh anyway

snubbleste

I can picture the opening sequence..
This week we're in Galway, famed for its __________ and fantastic ________.
What five things/sights is Galway most famous for?

beagle001

Any bets there is a bottle of buckfast thrown into the mix

snubbleste

None.
They'll all be shopping in McCambridges or Mortons or Terryland Fruit&Veg :cool:

WesternNight

snubbleste wrote: »

They'll all be shopping in McCambridges or Mortons or Terryland Fruit&Veg :cool:

Not if the first guy is anything to go by!

WesternNight

Seán Costello as the entertainment next week?!

Feeded

I know it's a bit premature but does anyone feel that it's going to be hard to beat the Limerick gang. . . I really laughed during that week. . Not laughing since then

beardybrewer

Other than Cork the cooking for the Irish shows has looked pretty paltry compared to the English version. I think the show is more interested in interesting characters than wannabe foodies.

Last night was pretty good and looks like a good gang. Hope they do Galway proud!

JONJO THE MISER

First time ive laughed since the Limerick one, last weeks Waterford one was dire.

dilallio

Probably not fair to say, but when I saw the lad irish-dancing on the plywood, it reminded me of the Father Ted episode where they were all stuck in the caravan.

JONJO THE MISER

Those dancers dance down on the An Pucan on foster street.

Das Kitty

Oh God the French tonight! LOL!

State of her roast as well.

witnessrenegade

This show would be useless without the narrator, when he shouted pate brick and kept calling the woman's turkey dry was brilliant!

galwayrush

Missed last night, quite enjoyed tonight,as said above, the Narrator is what makes it though.

Acoshla

You can watch it on tv3.ie.

ben.schlomo

Woefully boring bunch of agreeable people. Food was muck tonight too.

Fuinseog

nobody speaking with a heavy Galway accent either, unlike the Limerick one.

pleasant Co.

Fuinseog wrote: »

nobody speaking with a heavy Galway accent either, unlike the Limerick one.

do you mean leitirmor-esque heavy? or is there a generic heavy galway accent that you're referring to? (curious about what you're getting at, not looking to debate accents)

ben.schlomo

Mactard wrote: »

do you mean leitirmor-esque heavy? or is there a generic heavy galway accent that you're referring to? (curious about what you're getting at, not looking to debate accents)

Hes talking about the classic old Mervue/ Shantalla/Claddagh accent.

Fuinseog

Mactard wrote: »

do you mean leitirmor-esque heavy? or is there a generic heavy galway accent that you're referring to? (curious about what you're getting at, not looking to debate accents)

all the guys are non nationals, which reflects the cosmopolitan nature of the city, but also that male Galwegians did not apparently wish to take part. it just does not feel as native as the other episodes from around the country.
it would have been nice to hear a little mervue, shantalla or even G4.

Robbo

Fuinseog wrote: »

all the guys are non nationals, which reflects the cosmopolitan nature of the city, but also that male Galwegians did not apparently wish to take part. it just does not feel as native as the other episodes from around the country.
it would have been nice to hear a little mervue, shantalla or even G4.

Do we have to get bogged down in Blow Ins, the correct pronunciation of Schnack box after 12 pints and the starting lineup of the 3-in-a-row football team and rejoice that we live in a pleasant city, and not Limerick? Or Waterford.

Back on topic, the Galway lot seem less inclined to tear each other to shreds as those in previous weeks. I'm not sure what that beef did last night to deserve that kind of punishment but I'd imagine it's now a hazard to shipping.

ben.schlomo

Robbo wrote: »

Do we have to get bogged down in Blow Ins, the correct pronunciation of Schnack box after 12 pints and the starting lineup of the 3-in-a-row football team and rejoice that we live in a pleasant city, and not Limerick? Or Waterford.

Back on topic, the Galway lot seem less inclined to tear each other to shreds as those in previous weeks. I'm not sure what that beef did last night to deserve that kind of punishment but I'd imagine it's now a hazard to shipping.

Shouldn't use the fine name of beef in relation to the cement block which was served.;)

celty

Watched the first night out of curiosity. Won't be watching any more. Can't believe the people watch that shiiiiiiiite (in my best Shantla accent).

Life is too short to spend two and a half hours watching talentless wannabees try to outdo each other for 15 minutes of fame and a €1,000 prize.

I'm probably just a cranky sod, but I can't stand this type of 'reality' television. Whose reality? It's just a bunch of TV3 twats looking for the lowest common denominator to keep the masses entertained.

inisboffin

Is it just me or are the Irish CDWM's way more about the personalities and the narration than the food? I remember some actual cooking in the old ones, and food that you'd want to eat! So far there is *nothing* appetising at all!!

Fuinseog

celty wrote: »

Watched the first night out of curiosity. Won't be watching any more. Can't believe the people watch that shiiiiiiiite (in my best Shantla accent).

Life is too short to spend two and a half hours watching talentless wannabees try to outdo each other for 15 minutes of fame and a €1,000 prize.

I'm probably just a cranky sod, but I can't stand this type of 'reality' television. Whose reality? It's just a bunch of TV3 twats looking for the lowest common denominator to keep the masses entertained.

the Galway one is pure mundane. The Limerick one was funny.

Das Kitty

inisboffin wrote: »

Is it just me or are the Irish CDWM's way more about the personalities and the narration than the food? I remember some actual cooking in the old ones, and food that you'd want to eat! So far there is *nothing* appetising at all!!

I think you were watching a different programme!

I think the Galway one has been great fun so far. I get what you're saying celty though, I feel like that about GAA.

amiable

Fuinseog wrote: »

nobody speaking with a heavy Galway accent either, unlike the Limerick one.

I didn't find the Limerick accent strong.

Maybe it's because i'm from Limerick:)

I've seen Bruce around the city but can't remember where

inisboffin

Das Kitty wrote: »

inisboffin wrote: »

Is it just me or are the Irish CDWM's way more about the personalities and the narration than the food? I remember some actual cooking in the old ones, and food that you'd want to eat! So far there is *nothing* appetising at all!!

I think you were watching a different programme!

I think the Galway one has been great fun so far. I get what you're saying celty though, I feel like that about GAA.

deep fried yard turkey, chicken liver pate?? - nooooooo!

Everyone to their own I suppose!

_Whimsical_

I've watched it, but I hate Come Dine With Me so I wont bore you all with ranting about how awful it's been.

Yesterday though the guy with the long hair was doing his little pre-dinner party talking to the camera bit in some place, looked like a restaurant. It looked darkish but had high ceilings and high windows and chandeliers. Does anyone know where it was ?

Always fancied myself having dining by chandelier light!

kinetic

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

I've watched it, but I hate Come Dine With Me so I wont bore you all with ranting about how awful it's been.

Yesterday though the guy with the long hair was doing his little pre-dinner party talking to the camera bit in some place, looked like a restaurant. It looked darkish but had high ceilings and high windows and chandeliers. Does anyone know where it was ?

Always fancied myself having dining by chandelier light!

I think its the upstairs of the main bar in the Westwood.

Fuinseog

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

I've watched it, but I hate Come Dine With Me so I wont bore you all with ranting about how awful it's been.

Yesterday though the guy with the long hair was doing his little pre-dinner party talking to the camera bit in some place, looked like a restaurant. It looked darkish but had high ceilings and high windows and chandeliers. Does anyone know where it was ?

Always fancied myself having dining by chandelier light!

looked like the quays and I would not go as far as to call it a restaurant

Das Kitty

inisboffin wrote: »

deep fried yard turkey, chicken liver pate?? - nooooooo!

Everyone to their own I suppose!

Ha ha boffy! I meant the other way round, never seen anything I would fancy eating on the show

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

I've watched it, but I hate Come Dine With Me so I wont bore you all with ranting about how awful it's been.

Yesterday though the guy with the long hair was doing his little pre-dinner party talking to the camera bit in some place, looked like a restaurant. It looked darkish but had high ceilings and high windows and chandeliers. Does anyone know where it was ?

Always fancied myself having dining by chandelier light!

We were talking about this in work today and came up with Galway Crystal. The Canadian lad was in the House Hotel.

inisboffin

Das Kitty wrote: »

Ha ha boffy! I meant the other way round, never seen anything I would fancy eating on the show!

Ah gotchya!

There has been the odd dish that I found interesting or fun mind you - the Welsh bread baked in flowerpots springs to mind as one!

dec25532

Tonight's episode had nothing to do with cooking, the other guests just tore the host to shreds based on the pictures he had hanging on his wall and the way he looked at them. This is awful television although the lamb looked yummy!

Acidflash

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

I've watched it, but I hate Come Dine With Me so I wont bore you all with ranting about how awful it's been.

Yesterday though the guy with the long hair was doing his little pre-dinner party talking to the camera bit in some place, looked like a restaurant. It looked darkish but had high ceilings and high windows and chandeliers. Does anyone know where it was ?

Always fancied myself having dining by chandelier light!

It's upstairs in Sheridans in Knocknacarra. One of the other contestants was filmed doing her little pre-dinner talking thing outside the pub too.

ben.schlomo

Das Kitty wrote: »

I think you were watching a different programme!

I think the Galway one has been great fun so far. I get what you're saying celty though, I feel like that about GAA.

Compared to paint drying it is, but thats where it ends. Its been woeful compared to the other Irish ones and not a patch on the British ones, a bunch of uninteresting agreeable people having nothing to say.

Das Kitty

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Compared to paint drying it is, but thats where it ends. Its been woeful compared to the other Irish ones and not a patch on the British ones, a bunch of uninteresting agreeable people having nothing to say.

You like when people fall out so. I hate that, don't find it entertaining at all. I prefer seeing people getting on, personally.

amiable

I take it people on here wouldn't like Gesiers de vollaile so judging by their reactions to the pate?:)

fishy fishy

I am loving the Galway episodes. I laughed the whole way through last nights episode, especially the "uptight spinach" bit, and the "dark" version of the self portrait. I though it was the NZ guy that was supposed to be the comedian, but i find the Canadian guy hilarious.

coconut5

amiable wrote: »

I've seen Bruce around the city but can't remember where

He worked in Bar no. 8, that's where I recognise him from anyway. (Are we allowed to say this?)

ben.schlomo

Das Kitty wrote: »

You like when people fall out so. I hate that, don't find it entertaining at all. I prefer seeing people getting on, personally.

Its supposed to be entertainment, if you want to watch people getting on then have some friends round for dinner. Its the norm in the British one for them to have people who will clash which always makes for better viewing. Theres nobody good in the Galway one, the psychotherapist is up his own arse, the Canadian lad is trying too hard and i thought there were supposed to be 3 more!!

fishy fishy

I find it very funny - the programme was never really about recipes and making sure the food is perfect - its more about the personalities - on the UK shows they always go wandering, looking in wardrobes for the "very handy" funny outfits.

I think of the Irish ones, the Italian girl was the most stand out person of all the shows, except I am finding this Galway one hilarious. The digs are subtle, very sarcastic, and brilliant.

They don't have to be screaming at each other, in order for them not to get on.

Yes, the Galway one is definitely good - in fact it was in a Galway paper that the Dave Lamb guy (who is hilarious anyway) said that the NZ programme in Galway was one of the best he ever made (at least I think it was Dave Lamb - it was one of the crew anyway). Stay tuned... and lighten up.

ben.schlomo

fishy fishy wrote: »

I find it very funny - the programme was never really about recipes and making sure the food is perfect - its more about the personalities - on the UK shows they always go wandering, looking in wardrobes for the "very handy" funny outfits.

I think of the Irish ones, the Italian girl was the most stand out person of all the shows, except I am finding this Galway one hilarious. The digs are subtle, very sarcastic, and brilliant.

They don't have to be screaming at each other, in order for them not to get on.

Yes, the Galway one is definitely good - in fact it was in a Galway paper that the Dave Lamb guy (who is hilarious anyway) said that the NZ programme in Galway was one of the best he ever made (at least I think it was Dave Lamb - it was one of the crew anyway). Stay tuned... and lighten up.

I dunno what programme you are watching but i've yet to see a dig all week, and yes they dont need to be screaming at each other but a bit of needle between them always makes it far more interesting and entertaining. Each to their own, i like a bit of bite between them and you like a nice friendly bunch of joe soaps.

beardybrewer

inisboffin wrote: »

Is it just me or are the Irish CDWM's way more about the personalities and the narration than the food? I remember some actual cooking in the old ones, and food that you'd want to eat! So far there is *nothing* appetising at all!!

I think you're spot on. We've thought exactly the same thing. The irish ones have been much more basic, everyday food.

But last night the doc's lamb looked really nice... more what you'd expect they'd aim for every night. Too bad they looked bored as hell. It's funny how people expectations of food vs. craic... some rank soley on the food and some soley on the craic. The doc got overly-slammed by the canadian because of the latter. In fairness it should be a balance of both... 60/40 I think tending towards the food... it is a cookery show afterall!

beardybrewer

Acidflash wrote: »

It's upstairs in Sheridans in Knocknacarra. One of the other contestants was filmed doing her little pre-dinner talking thing outside the pub too.

+1 - we thought Sheridan's too.

inisboffin

newkie wrote: »

I think you're spot on. We've thought exactly the same thing. The irish ones have been much more basic, everyday food.

But last night the doc's lamb looked really nice... more what you'd expect they'd aim for every night. Too bad they looked bored as hell. It's funny how people expectations of food vs. craic... some rank soley on the food and some soley on the craic. The doc got overly-slammed by the canadian because of the latter. In fairness it should be a balance of both... 60/40 I think tending towards the food... it is a cookery show afterall!

Yeah, I do realise that it's both, and personally I'd agree with your percentage. It definitely *did* have more cooking in other seasons. It's more like a 'big brother' show now than something like Floyd or Two Fat Ladies (both of which had bits of craic, but were not put downs like CDWM)
I've still to watch last nights.