Saturday Night with Miriam - July 28, 2012 @ 9:45pm

Lady Chatterton

Joining Miriam on the show this week will be:

Thelma Madine and three of the girls featured on the new series, Thelma's Gypsy Girls. The seamstress who became well known for her elaborate, meringue-shaped wedding gowns on My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, will showcase new gowns and chat about the success of her new series.

Former RTÉ News Washington Correspondent and Prime Time presenter Mark Little will discuss his new venture Storyful and life since RTÉ.

Dr Maurice Neligan Jr and his mother Pat Neligan, the son and widow of the late Maurice Neligan respectively, remember the pioneering heart surgeon who saved over 15,000 lives during his long and distinguished career.

Also appearing on the show will be some of Ireland's entrepreneurs who are beating the recession - Suzanne Browne of Clevamama, award-winning sausage makers Ernan and Diarmuid McGettigan, Sean Gallagher of Patchwork Veg and interior and furniture designer Orla Reynolds.

http://www.rte.ie/ten/2012/0727/miriam.html

Skid

Very disappointing guest list, in my opinion. Not much to get excited about.

Lady Chatterton

Jazz musician Michael Kaeshammer will be performing on tonight's show.

Hootanany

The sausages are lovely

Lapin

Skid wrote: »

Very disappointing guest list, in my opinion. Not much to get excited about.

Never heard of any of them.

And I don't think I'm gonna stay in tonight to see a pair of sausage makers being interviewed.

I've nothing against sausage makers (they do trojan work), but I'm not going to sacrifice a Saturday night to hear their story. Tuesday afternoon, maybe. But Saturday night - NO.

Harry Angstrom

Chocolate sausages? No thanks. Think I'll stick to the Denny Gold Medal.

Aoife9

Mother of God MrsD007 where are ya! Look at the state of this lot :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Aoife9

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Chocolate sausages? No thanks. Think I'll stick to the Denny Gold Medal.

They are actually gorgeous! Have them often I live near Donegal town and you can't really taste the chocolate!:)

Lady Chatterton

Thelma has had a colourful past.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2177664/Big-Fat-Gypsy-Weddings-Thelma-Madine-says-time-jail-helped-understand-travellers-rich.html

_Whimsical_

Some serious eye sores ... and the person taking credit for their inspiration.
Another only in Ireland moment.

Harry Angstrom

How can Miriam sit there with a straight face and say that those dresses are "fantastic"?? :eek:

juan.kerr

Should we be surprised that an RTE presenter is a guest on an RTE talk show?

Fupping Grasshole

LOLZ

Here, say what you're really thinking Miriam :rolleyes:

:pac:

Lady Chatterton

Aoife9 wrote: »

Mother of God MrsD007 where are ya! Look at the state of this lot :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Aoife, How the hell are you girl? How's things in Donegal?

Aoife9

MrsD007 wrote: »

Aoife, How the hell are you girl? How's things in Donegal?

Absolutely lashing it down here the butcher was lying! we haven't seen sun since 1985
God yer wan with the Irish flag on is giving me a migraine:D!!

nomdeboardie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpiYJ3ePRnI

Lady Chatterton

The girl in the leopard print is quite pretty but she is poured into the dress :eek:

Lady Chatterton

Aoife, Are those sausages only sold in Donegal or are they stocked in supermarkets? I'd love to try them.

Harry Angstrom

I hope she doesn't wear that dress to a job interview!

Aoife9

MrsD007 wrote: »

Aoife, Are those sausages only sold in Donegal or are they stocked in supermarkets? I'd love to try them.

Not sure, I buy them from their butchers shop directly, and I love them they're miles ahead quality wise from the supermarket types they are really lean I love the pork and herbs the best they also have some with cheese in them! Sounds gross but taste yummy!!

Lady Chatterton

Aoife9 wrote: »

Not sure, I buy them from their butchers shop directly, and I love them they're miles ahead quality wise from the supermarket types they are really lean I love the pork and herbs the best they also have some with cheese in them! Sounds gross but taste yummy!!

Normally artisan sausages contain 75% - 80% meat content while some of the cheaper sausages only contain 55% - 60%. It is great that they do gluten free too as there are lots of Coeliacs out there.

Lady Chatterton

Mrs. Neiligan is a very elegant lady.

Aoife9

I'm afraid I've no idea who the father was or who these people are either?

Lady Chatterton

Aoife9 wrote: »

I'm afraid I've no idea who the father was or who these people are either?

Maurice Neligan was a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon. In 1975, he performed Ireland's first coronary artery by-pass graft. In 1985, he carried out the first heart transplant in the country's history.

I think he was a wonderfully talented man, I heard a lot of interviews he gave down through the years and he was a joy to listen to.

Harry Angstrom

I wouldn't be surprised if the strain from his daughter's death killed Maurice Neligan.

Neeson

MrsD007 wrote: »

Mrs. Neiligan is a very elegant lady.

She looks a bit shook on it. Jaysus she's scrawny.

Aoife9

MrsD007 wrote: »

Maurice Neligan was a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon. In 1975, he performed Ireland's first coronary artery by-pass graft. In 1985, he carried out the first heart transplant in the country's history.

I think he was a wonderfully talented man, I heard a lot of interviews he gave down through the years and he was joy to listen to.

How embarrassing that I don't even know that!! Especially as I used to work as a cardiac tech :o

She seems like a very nice lady and the son is lovely too.

Lady Chatterton

Neeson wrote: »

She looks a bit shook on it. Jaysus she's scrawny.

I'd say she was a very good looking woman in her day though.

Aoife9

Neeson wrote: »

She looks a bit shook on it. Jaysus she's scrawny.

I'd say she's naturally skinny, she looks like she should have been a ballet dance teacher rather than a doctor she carries herself very well.

Neeson

The other girls idea is a doll by the looks of it. A baby doll.

Lady Chatterton

That looks like a Benetton bookshelf :eek:

Aoife9

Haha Hubby suddenly very interested in the bookcase tabley thingy!!:D:D

Harry Angstrom

If the model comes with the bookcase I'll definitely buy one.

Lady Chatterton

Aoife, How did we manage without all these baby gadgets?? :rolleyes:

Harry Angstrom

I'm wondering how she could secure the patents for those baby products? They all look a bit obvious.

Aoife9

MrsD007 wrote: »

Aoife, How did we manage without all these baby gadgets?? :rolleyes:

I know it's a wonder my two are living at all! They're only half reared!;)

Harry Angstrom

Mark Little - the man who thinks he's American. :rolleyes:

twirlagig

Well hello folks! Jaysus, it's yonks since I've been on this!

Lady Chatterton

Aoife9 wrote: »

I know it's a wonder my two are living at all! They're only half reared!;)

I think Grobags and baby monitors are probably the most useful baby products on the market.

Aoife9

twirlagig wrote: »

Well hello folks! Jaysus, it's yonks since I've been on this!

Hey Twirly!! Great to "see" ya!!

Lady Chatterton

twirlagig wrote: »

Well hello folks! Jaysus, it's yonks since I've been on this!

Hi there Twirly, How have you been?

Aoife9

This guy has a great voice! But I'm not a Jazz lover at all!

twirlagig

Aoife9 wrote: »

Hey Twirly!! Great to "see" ya!!

MrsD007 wrote: »

Hi there Twirly, How have you been?

Thanks Ladies! Not so bad I guess! Intrigued by these Choccy Sausages!

Harry Angstrom

If you look up the definition of "smug" in the dictionary, you'll see Mark Little's face beside it.

Lady Chatterton

Wasn't there rumours that Mark Little was a bit p1ssed at (allegedly) being paid less than the lovely Miriam?

le la rat

No its not like that at all

Harry Angstrom

What a load of shyte. Admit it Mark, you did it for your massive ego. :rolleyes:

le la rat

miriam trying not to laugh at him

Lady Chatterton

Mark Little was definitely the best Washington Correspondent that RTE News had.

Neeson

Can't anyone make sausages with chocolate?

Lady Chatterton

"I had a serious accident, I broke my leg". Give us a break :D:D