The F'arcy D'arcy Show in association with Primetime - 20/05/17

Lady Chatterton

I just want to point out the only reason I've started this thread is so I could have my Leo Varadkar V Simon Coveney poll.


This week's Guest List

Ken O'Doherty became the World Snooker Champion exactly 20 years ago this month during a nail-biting final that gripped the nation.



He will be joining Ray on the couch to talk about the highs and lows of his career since then, as well as his memories of his mum Rose, who tragically passed away on Mother's Day this year after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ex-Eastenders actress, Jessie Wallace will drop by with her Redwater co-stars Maria Doyle Kennedy and Angeline Ball to talk all about the RTE spin-off.




Broadcaster Eamon Dunphy will provide some insight into a hugely dramatic week in Irish and international politics.



Forensic cyberpsychologist Dr Mary Aiken will join Ray to outline why it is so important for parents to educate themselves on the threats and opportunities which the internet provides.

http://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/whats-on-news/who-ray-darcy-show-redwater-10453833

riemann

I can't describe Coveney in words, but I have nothing positive to say about him. He represents big business and his thoughts on defense spending raise some concerns.

At least Leo is an educated man, one would hope he has some compassion.

His recent campaign against welfare fraud may be seen as 'far right', but I would disagree. We cannot allow a state to develop where welfare fraud is commonplace, and I am well aware it is only a small minority taking advantage of the system, those that are need to be removed from the system.

monkey9

"Broadcaster Eamon Dunphy will provide some insight into a hugely dramatic week in Irish and international politics."

This is genuinely LOL stuff. As if he's going to educate us all or something.

Harry Angstrom

riemann wrote: »

At least Leo is an educated man, one would hope he has some compassion.

Being highly educated doesn't necessarily equate with compassion. It's a complete non sequitur. Leo is an opportunist. He sees which way the wind is blowing and he follows it. He launched his leadership campaign a long time ago, and his growing support is self-fulfilling. The gutless wonders in the FG parliamentary party are backing Leo because if they're seen to publicly declare for Simon Coveney at this stage, they'll be in the political wilderness for as long as this useless government lasts.

Kristopherus

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Being highly educated doesn't necessarily equate with compassion. It's a complete non sequitur. Leo is an opportunist. He sees which way the wind is blowing and he follows it. He launched his leadership campaign a long time ago, and his growing support is self-fulfilling. The gutless wonders in the FG parliamentary party are backing Leo because if they're seen to publicly declare for Simon Coveney at this stage, they'll be in the political wilderness for as long as this useless government lasts.

And what will it be replaced by? Surely not that shower that brought us to the cliff edge:mad:?

Atlantic Dawn

riemann wrote: »

I can't describe Coveney in words, but I have nothing positive to say about him. He represents big business and his thoughts on defense spending raise some concerns.

At least Leo is an educated man, one would hope he has some compassion.

His recent campaign against welfare fraud may be seen as 'far right', but I would disagree. We cannot allow a state to develop where welfare fraud is commonplace, and I am well aware it is only a small minority taking advantage of the system, those that are need to be removed from the system.

His Bilderberg meeting finished him off for me ever thinking anything of him after that.

http://www.thejournal.ie/simon-coveney-bilderberg-conference-1490010-May2014/

Lady Chatterton

I was watching the Nine O'Clock News tonight and I felt sorry for Simon Coveney. He had a number of engagements in Clare today and was interviewed by the media with the two Clare FG TD's at his side, smiling and nodding away like little puppies.

That was until the issue of who they would support was raised by a journalist. Pat Breen gave a nervous laugh and there was a look of fear in Joe Carey's face. Simon saved their blushes by politely kicking the question to touch. A few hours later and the two brave boys come out in support of Leo.

Coveney isn't perfect but he comes across as being more sincere than Leo. Leo is a show man with a fondness for the spotlight. He is a man prone to doing solo runs, like when Alan Shatter was under pressure and Leo made a public statement that the Garda Whistleblower were heroes - he knew that this was going to very popular with public and it had the desired effect, it made him look very good. He has a few advantages over Simon, he has employed some very fine PR/Political advisors who have been carefully working towards this leadership campaign for the last year. He is a better communicator and does the soft focus stuff well - like plamasing councillors, senators, TDs and members of the press. There was great hope that Leo would be a good Minister for Health when he was appointed to the role but he turned out to be seriously underwhelming. I predict it will be the same when he becomes FG leader but I'm happy to be proved wrong.

PeterTheNinth

Seems like it has just gotten interesting.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/exclusive-gloves-off-as-key-coveney-backer-labels-varadkar-supporters-as-choirboys-35735260.html

Dublin Bay South TD Kate O’Connell also took a major swipe at her constituency colleague Eoghan Murphy, who she described as Mr Varadkar’s “campaign manager”. During a speech at a private meeting in Ennis, Co Clare tonight, Ms O’Connell said she described TDs who have come out in support of Mr Varadkar as “boys that are singing for their supper.”

I do have to agree with her though. I was listening to Paschel Donohue on the radio the other morning, and it was frankly embarrassing. "Leo is great because of this, and Leo is great because of that." I was shouting at the radio "Well why don't you just marry him then Pascal!". It seems like all of this has been contrived and planned very far in advance.

Fr Tod Umptious

I think the last few posts have added far more political insight than Dunphy will.

Birneybau

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

I think the last few posts have added far more political insight than Dunphy will.

And all without tears too.

take everything

As far as I can recall Dr Mary Aiken is hot.

Ahem, I mean yeah forensic psychology you say, cybercrime...should be interesting.

Eamo is always worth a look I suppose.

goose2005

riemann wrote: »

His recent campaign against welfare fraud may be seen as 'far right', but I would disagree. We cannot allow a state to develop where welfare fraud is commonplace, and I am well aware it is only a small minority taking advantage of the system, those that are need to be removed from the system.

But they already are, there are loads of resources already devoted to it. This was Leo playing to the crowd (FG members)

Lady Chatterton

There has been a lot of speculation today that Simon Coveney may pull out of the leadership race. I sincerely hope he doesn't but I would completely understand if he did. I admire the guy for having the b@lls to put his name in the ring, it's more than some of his fellow ministers were prepared to do.

I'm still livid with the two spineless Clare FG TDs - Pat Breen and Joe Carey - I can't believe they posed for pictures yesterday with Simon and declared for Leo a few hours later. I know that neither man with get a position in Leo's cabinet because Leo he is too smart to hire such lightweights. Politics is blood sport folks

Atlantic Dawn

I thought a few more would put their names forward.

Lady Chatterton

Just watching the 9 O'Clock News....

Leo's campaign is super slick - full marks to his advisers, they're doing an excellent job - Leo's address at his launch had all the look and feel of a Taoiseach addressing the FG Ardfheis.

Meanwhile Coveney's launch in Cork had all the misery of the loser's hotel on All Ireland night.

krustydoyle

Well folks,

Bit of a mixed bag on tonight..

Welsh Megaman

Lead-O Varadkar

*puts on sunglasses, leans back in chair*

Harry Angstrom

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

Just watching the 9 O'Clock News....

Leo's campaign is super slick - full marks to his advisers, they're doing an excellent job - Leo's address at his launch had all the look and feel of a Taoiseach addressing the FG Ardfheis.

Meanwhile Coveney's launch in Cork had all the misery of the loser's hotel on All Ireland night.

Fait accompli.

Only consolation is that Leo will probably become the Fine Gael Taoiseach who's spent the least amount of time in office.

krustydoyle

Thats some task ahead of him, fair play to him..

Great cause

RobertKK

Stupid in my opinion.

Harry Angstrom

This is a bit too gimmicky. I assume he took the concrete block out of it...?

A_smurf

Evening everyone. Looks like it's the penultimate show tonight... *huge sigh of relief*

take everything

He is a deter-gent in fairness

RobertKK

Others will have to carry his gear up the mountain, when he could have done it himself.

Lady Chatterton

Good Evening All

10 Boardsies have been knocked off my Christmas card list - ye know who ye are .....

krustydoyle

Good looking women for their age

Harry Angstrom

This is probably going to be another diddle-di-idle Ballykissangel.

TheRiverman

Watching Most Shocking Celebrity Moments Of The 80's.Oliver Reed,now there was a chat show guest:mad:.If only we had him today.

RobertKK

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

Good Evening All

10 Boardsies have been knocked off my Christmas card list - ye know who ye are .....

Not me, I voted for Simon as he follows me on twitter.

Phew.

PeterTheNinth

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

Just watching the 9 O'Clock News....Leo's campaign is super slick

I've lost a lot of respect for Leo over this. Telling the public that "there is no vacancy" on the one hand, then running back to the war room to plot and scheme. He's obviously had all this charade planned months in advance. The Allies put less planning in to D-Day.

Lady Chatterton

Tonight, I want to be Maria Doyle Kennedy with nicer clothes....I like her.

walshb

Angeline still a looker!

Harry Angstrom

I saw Maria Doyle Kennedy playing with The Black Velvet Band back in the day, and now she's a granny

Lady Chatterton

I was on holiday in Dunmore East last year, it's a very pretty village. When we went to the local shop we were served by Elaine who won Cabin Fever (2004). Not exactly breaking news, is it

Harry Angstrom

Angeline's best work was when she played Molly Bloom in Ulysses. Worth a watch.

krustydoyle

They look kind of uncomfortable sitting there together

sligojoek

Yeeeeeee.

Evening all. Half watching, half pouring strong lager into my belly.

Lady Chatterton

I think Maria is naturally very good looking, she has aged so well, very few lines. I want her to go to Imelda May's hairdresser though.

RobertKK

Ray does his best to bring the tone down.

Harry Angstrom

Kat has overdosed on the Botox.

RayM

PeterTheNinth wrote: »

I've lost a lot of respect for Leo over this. Telling the public that "there is no vacancy" on the one hand, then running back to the war room to plot and scheme. He's obviously had all this charade planned months in advance. The Allies put less planning in to D-Day.

I never had much respect for Varadkar in the first place, but his recent behaviour has been particularly Machiavellian. Whatever happens, I hope Coveney picks up the majority of ordinary members' votes.

HankScorpio102

Maria Doyle Kennedy. What. A. Milf.

sligojoek

Tough question.

Don't think I'll risk 2 quid on it.

take everything

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

I think Maria is naturally very good looking, she has aged so well, very few lines. I want her to go to Imelda May's hairdresser though.

She's a good looking woman alright.
But as you say, just wondering if she does herself full justice.

RayM

That new Nissan Micra really doesn't look like a Nissan Micra.

sligojoek

"What was it loike?"
"Did yeeeee film it?"

Harry Angstrom

How about Elephant McElephant Face?

Icsics

Last show new Sat yayyyy!

sligojoek

Plug for RTE1. Do they ever stop?

krustydoyle

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Name the elephant....

walshb

His mother, Yasmine...definitely a Dublin elephant..

Ah jaysus, howya...