The Ray D'Arcy Show - 28th. May 2016

Welsh Megaman

Broadcaster Louise McSharry will chat about her life and career to date on tonight's season finale of The Ray D'Arcy Show on RT One. The 2fm DJ will also talk about her joy at finding out she is expecting her first child following her recent cancer battle.

Fresh from winning a silver medal at the World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan, Kellie Harrington will share her excitement following a truly momentous week for her. The 26-year-old was edged out in Friday's light-weltwerweight final by China s Wenlu Yang but enjoyed the experience of mixing it with the elite in Kazakhstan and is determined to go one better next time. Harrington insists she'll be back for the gold after a highly impressive debut at the Women's World Boxing Championships.

Comedian Al Porter will also be in studio and he has a very special musical performance in store for viewers. Porter, who recently revealed he has been tipped to play Conor McGregor in a new movie, will also talk about his upcoming gigs in Vicar Street and his summer plans.

Soccer legend Niall Quinn will give his perspective on Ireland's hopes for this summer's European Championships and his unique insight into the many challenges faced by professional sports people on and off the pitch.

UK beatbox stars Bloxed Beats will also perform a medley of well-known songs. And for the first time live in studio, Seo Linn will perform the official FAI anthem for this summer's European Championships, 'The Irish Roar'.

Here's the video...

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

Whoops, wrong one. Ah well, you'll hear it tonight anyway!

The last ever season finale of The Ray D'Arcy Show, RT One, Saturday 22.10pm!

Ol' Donie

Looking forward to seeing Al Poter. It's been a while.

Welsh Megaman

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Looking forward to seeing Al Poter. It's been a while.

Good to see you enjoyed The Boss last night, amigo!

Whereabouts in Croke Park were you? A lotta complaints about the sound quality in places...

http://m.rte.ie/entertainment/2016/0528/791670-complaints-lodged-following-poor-sound-at-springsteen/

Skid X

Kellie Harrington (Light Welterweight) vs Ray Darcy (Lightweight)

Badly Drunk Boy

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

And for the first time live in studio, Seo Linn will perform the official FAI anthem for this summer's European Championships, 'The Irish Roar'.

Here's the video...


Whoops, wrong one. Ah well, you'll hear it tonight anyway!

I was going to put the correct video up but I thought I'd listen to it first. I'm not a fan. And lads, would ye try and forget about the Henry handball?!? Talk about bitter!


(I usually direct my bitterness at the likes of the supremely unfunny Al Porter.) :pac:

Skid X

Manics song is alright,

surprised Wales didn't just reuse this (might have needed to change the verses to a more footbally vibe, but the chorus is valid!)

Couldn't find the original BBC Wales cartoon version, that was good.


Haven't heard our one yet.

Ol' Donie

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

Good to see you enjoyed The Boss last night, amigo!

Whereabouts in Croke Park were you? A lotta complaints about the sound quality in places...

http://m.rte.ie/entertainment/2016/0528/791670-complaints-lodged-following-poor-sound-at-springsteen/

Thanks, dude.

About 5 people back, behind the pit, fairly close to centre. Didn't know bout the sound issues at all till afterwards. Bloody nature of sound waves in a massive arena. Pfft. Typical.

Had a headache for most of the day, mind.

Welsh Megaman

Or if you prefer, the 'unofficial' Welsh Euro 2016 song, courtesy of the Super Furries - sorry, Manics!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqXpWvEW3ZU

Ol' Donie

Badly Drunk Boy wrote: »

I was going to put the correct video up but I thought I'd listen to it first. I'm not a fan. And lads, would ye try and forget about the Henry handball?!? Talk about bitter!


(I usually direct my bitterness at the likes of the supremely unfunny Al Porter.) :pac:

Basketball styyyyyle...

Never forget lads.

Although, it probably is okay to get over it. It'll take a while to get over the massive pile of euros Sepp gave our hero John The Baptist for it, though.

Welsh Megaman

Anyone spot a haphazard Renault driving around Dublin today?

Welsh Megaman

RAY DROPPED HIS CUE CARD!!!

DO. NOT. PANIC!!!

Ol' Donie

Where is everyone? Willing Athleitco on with me?

Harry Angstrom

Ray probably knows as much about boxing as he does about pressing buttons.

Welsh Megaman

It would be rude of Kellie not to demonstrate one of her moves on Ray

Harry Angstrom

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Where is everyone? Willing Athleitco on with me?

Looks like penalties.

Welsh Megaman

Ah, the Chinese...a great bunch of lads.

somesoldiers

Is that a dead spider on his face?

PeterTheEighth

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Looks like penalties.

Had to laugh when Bale was panned out on the ground, and not one of the Real players went over to help him, not even to check for a pulse.

Welsh Megaman

Audience are locked tonight

Patty O Furniture

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Thanks, dude.

About 5 people back, behind the pit, fairly close to centre. Didn't know bout the sound issues at all till afterwards. Bloody nature of sound waves in a massive arena. Pfft. Typical.

Had a headache for most of the day, mind.

5 people back, how long did you queue for, i'd heard it was packed more than usual!

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Looking forward to seeing Al Poter. It's been a while.

Was watching him on BOC's new show, he actually made sense on that show :eek::p the other 3 had their jaws on the table!

Anorak34c wrote: »

That fat louise mcsharry slag is such an attention seeker

I don't listen to her show, let alone 2fm, but give her a break, as she went through a bout of cancer there recently, as i wouldn't wish that on anyone

PeterTheEighth

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

Audience are locked tonight

Jesus give them a break. I'd say they topped up before heading in tonight. D'Arcy probably doesnt allow gambling, sweets or alcohol in the studio.

Makes a Christy Moore gig seem like Woodstock ffs.

Strazdas

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

Audience are locked tonight

Just tuned in for a sec from the match and my first thought was "Is that an audience of drunks?"

Welsh Megaman

Ray can't wait to ask him about his failed business ventures.

Ol' Donie

Patty O Furniture wrote: »

5 people back, how long did you queue for, i'd heard it was packed more than usual!



Was watching him on BOC's new show, he actually made sense on that show :eek::p the other 3 had their jaws on the table!



I don't listen to her show, let alone 2fm, but give her a break, as she went through a bout of cancer there recently, as i wouldn't wish that on anyone

We were on the pitch at 6.15.

Great post on the other points .

PeterTheEighth

I hope for Torres (as a Liverpool fan I still root for the guy), Simeone, JuanFran, and the spirit of the Athletic team that they win... edit: and for that hot Atleti chick I just saw in the crowd.

PeterTheEighth

Ol' Donie wrote: »

We were on the pitch at 6.15. Great post on the other points .

Hey donie, did you see all the stuff online about how bad the sound was in the stands.

Autosport

Evening Oh Ray how uplifting you are

Ol' Donie

PeterTheEighth wrote: »

I hope for Torres (as a Liverpool fan I still root for the guy), Simeone, JuanFran, and the spirit of the Athletic team that they win... edit: and for that hot Atleti chick I just saw in the crowd.

And ugh...Pepe is such an idiot.

RobertKK

Normally I would be watching Ray, but the penalty shoot out is starting.

Autosport

I heart Madrid

PeterTheEighth

RobertKK wrote: »

Normally I would be watching Ray, but the penalty shoot out is starting.

Great penalties so far. Some brave soldiers out there tonight.. uh oh.. Bale, who can hardly walk.

Harry Angstrom

Juanfran you plug.

PeterTheEighth

Oh no not JuanFran, he was one of the only players who played really well tonight. I love penatlies for the drama, but I hate them for the fact that it makes one (usually really decent) player the victim.

Can anybody tell me ronaldo deserved that???

Strazdas

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Juanfran you plug.

Ouch....missing the target is a bummer

Ol' Donie

Jesus. Roll it in to the keepers left seems to have been the plan there. Ah crap.

Ol' Donie

PeterTheEighth wrote: »

Oh no not JuanFran, he was one of the only players who played really well tonight. I love penatlies for the drama, but I hate them for the fact that it makes one (usually really decent) player the victim.

Can anybody tell me ronaldo deserved that???

The top scorer in the competition? Probably.

Shame his team is full of w*nkers.

Harry Angstrom

Strazdas wrote: »

Ouch....missing the target is a bummer

The Al Porter jokes have started already

Autosport

What a win getting texts from guys at the game,

Strazdas

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Jesus. Roll it in to the keepers left seems to have been the plan there. Ah crap.

He definitely mis-hit that penalty.....came off his heel, not the instep

Welsh Megaman

I think Ireland could actually do quite well in Euro 2016.



*runs and hides*

Ol' Donie

I have to admit, I couldn't even lie with a straight face about us having a hope.

PeterTheEighth

There's a good life lesson in this match though isnt there. You work hard, fight through adversity, give you best on every occassion even when you are up against it...


And some good looking pr1ck who doesnt try a leg gets the f**king prize. :mad::mad:

Ol' Donie

Strazdas wrote: »

He definitely mis-hit that penalty.....came off his heel, not the instep

Not him. The Real penos.

Ol' Donie

When I'm charge official team songs are punishable by death.

tampopo

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Where is everyone? Willing Athleitco on with me?

Yeah, just in, racing through the comments...

evening all. Poor athletico...

Strazdas

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

I think Ireland could actually do quite well in Euro 2016.



*runs and hides*

Agreed : I could easily see them shock one or two of the big sides 1-0.....that's the way they're set up

baldbear

Woeful muck song.

PeterTheEighth

Heartbroken for Torres. Nearly in tears here myself... Ah not to worry, I'll switch over to D'Arcy and he'll cheer me up...

Oh wait.

Welsh Megaman

I'd say Dropkick Murphys could write a great Irish Footy song.

Ol' Donie

Have yis seen the Uefa ad for the Euros with the fans?

Wouldn't want to be easily offended!

Skid X

Look, we had enough Football songs in 1990 to last us several lifetimes.


Some of them were even a bit good.