Chris Donoghue leaving Newstalk

reg114

Reports that he's left Newstalk to become a political advisor to Coveney.

Richard Hillman

LOLZ :pac:

Now just Moncrief and the Off The Ball crowd to go for the traitors to be purged

Snake Plisken

Is this true or just wishful thinking? I’d say he would earn more Money fetching Coffee’s for Coveny!

Snake Plisken

Looks like it is

https://twitter.com/gavreilly/status/931800499979980801

Ursus Horribilis

I can't say I'm all that surprised. It's probably a combination of his broadcasting career stagnating at Newstalk and office politics.

dominatinMC

All that political correctness has paid off for Chris!

Ursus Horribilis

dominatinMC wrote: »

All that political correctness has paid off for Chris!

Good job they'd cleared out Barry Walsh before he started, eh?

BailMeOut

Will miss you on the radio Chris but Ireland will be better off with him working for the country.

wally1990

Prob a better move
I wish him well
Seems like a career that will suit him

pc7

Know lots I here weren’t mad about him but when he was with Ivan in the mornings it made my commute more bearable. No doubt he works/worked hard in news talk, best of luck to him.

vince

Hope George gets the sunday morning gig.

suicide_circus

Hopefully he'll give Coveney better advice than he gave himself.

Harry Palmr

No loss frankly, well I say that but with radio you never know how bad the replacement will be - see Newstalk Breakfast.

Ursus Horribilis

pc7 wrote: »

Know lots I here weren’t mad about him but when he was with Ivan in the mornings it made my commute more bearable. No doubt he works/worked hard in news talk, best of luck to him.

I wasn't a Chris fan but I enjoyed the chalk and cheese dynamic he had with Ivan. He's very vanilla on his own though.

Loafing Oaf

Ursus Horribilis wrote: »

I can't say I'm all that surprised. It's probably a combination of his broadcasting career stagnating at Newstalk and office politics.

Maybe he's heard negative noises about the long-term future of the station from those in the know...

God only knows what advice he could give to anyone about anything

lertsnim

He is advising the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade now. Good grief. Be nice to have him off the airwaves though.

Jobs OXO

Always struck me as an innocent virginal man-child. Dunno what real world experience he has to be able to give advice

suicide_circus

Deleted User wrote: »

God only knows what advice he could give to anyone about anything

How to remain as vanilla, inoffensive and uninspiring as possible

Ol' Donie

Jobs OXO wrote: »

Always struck me as an innocent virginal man-child. Dunno what real world experience he has to be able to give advice

He could definitely help if Coveney needed to make porridge or seperate out his recycling.

Ol' Donie

reg114 wrote: »

Reports that he's left Newstalk to become a political advisor to Coveney.

I think you'll find it's polittical advisor.

Hitman3000

suicide_circus wrote:

How to remain as vanilla, inoffensive and uninspiring as possible

Sounds like a description of Coveney.

quintana76

Undeserved cushy number. Wonder doe's he have some dirt on Coveney. He has form as with his behavior with Hook. His appointment is certainly not based on talent or merit.

L1011

quintana76 wrote: »

Undeserved cushy number. Wonder doe's he have some dirt on Coveney. He has form as with his behavior with Hook. His appointment is certainly not based on talent or merit.

A number of media outlets claimed he was going out with Varadkar in the past; which may not be true at all of course but would mean he was close to the source of power.

exaisle

@jit....Coveney for taking him on or Donoghue for being Donoghue....I mean...he's 33.

If I was Coveney, I'd want somebody twice that age...chances are they'd have at least some relevant experience...

BillyBobBS

Thought he'd already got a job with FG years ago tbh.

50HX

off with him....no more "lifting the bonnet on this topic after the break".........:D:

limnam

Deleted User wrote: »

God only knows what advice he could give to anyone about anything

You know.

How to get an apple really shiny and such

jimmyw

vince wrote: »

Hope George gets the sunday morning gig.

Yeah,could happen.George will have to be on his best behaviour in case he upsets Newstalk execs or the easily offended folk.

flaneur

The biggest problem is media jobs, other than a very select few, are extremely badly paid and unstable.

It’s even more extreme in Ireland due to the size of the market, but it’s a global thing and it’s a big part of why the news media is going to the dogs. You can’t really make a career as a journalist anymore. It’s endless freelancing and being paid a pittance for articles and reports.

There’s an assumption that media people are paid a fortune. A few are. Most aren’t.

So, a lot of journalists disappear into PR and communication as they’ve transferable skills in that sector.

The net result is a worrying lack of distinction between PR and journalism. There are also a lot of potentially good journalists who just disappear from the media sector entirely, often quite dissilusuoned.

jimmyw

Seems like brown nosing pays off apparently in the end.He is no loss to NT, a back stabber like him, now lets hope they move on to the three bores on the breakfast show, and then Monc.....

griffin100

He'll be a nice conduit for a FG minister into DOB.

What's worrying is that a 24 carat permanently triggered snowflake with no life / work experience to speak off outside NT is now going to be advising the Minister for Foreign Affairs - hey Chris, how are we going to deal with those Russians and their invasion of Crimea? Well Simon, I suggest we put together a focus group to work on making the Russians accept their white privilege and get them to apologise to the Crimeans, in fact I have a friend, Dil, whose luckily available at the minute, who could chair the committee.

What a combination, Simon and Chris, the two best boys in the class. Jesus wept.

wnolan1992

I'm a bit torn on this to be honest.

On the one hand, I have a lot of time for Chris from his time with Ivan. That Breakfast show was my first foray into political radio and I used to listen pretty uch every day, so it's a bit sad to see him leave the station.

For Chris, I think it makes sense to leave NT now. He's been there 14 years and, realistically, had probably gotten all he was going to get from it. Being booted from Drive and Breakfast sent a very clear message tbh, so IMO this seems like a wise career change that might open up a few doors.

However, as others have said, I'd wonder what experience he can actually bring to the table in terms of political advice. I guess it would make sense if he's being brought in as a media adviser to try and boost Coveney's public image as opposed to giving advice on actual issues.

Interesting move, wish him the best.

newcavanman

Chris Donogjue sums up everything thats wrong with radio and the media in general, in Ireland these days. People like him are typical of the output of media courses and colleges, who all seem to live in a bubble. Most of these people seem to have damn all experience of the real world and subscibe to a certain set of views of the world. If you agree with their opinions you can get away with murder but if you disagree, then its time for the Inquisition. Good riddance to him, the pity is, we will be paying his exorbitant wages from now on

Mankelland

Always liked the show he did with Ivan. Perhaps he wasn't the reason I listened but we always put it on in the car in the mornings.

Ivan on his own is not as good.

Say Your Number

Mod: I've deleted the last few posts, no more smutty nonsense please.

touts

Just a move within the same corporation. Fine Gael and Newstalk are both part of the DOB stable. He'll probably end up writing for the Indo after the next election.

yosser hughes

I find it absolutely extraordinary that someone with so obvious a lack of depth is now on the taxpayers payroll. When this lightweight was being paid by Newstalk I didn't care.
Speaks volumes of Coveney who I always thought was thick as sh1t anyway. This proves it.
Ask yourself, what 'advice' could Chris give you? Seriously/

John_Rambo

newcavanman wrote: »

Chris Donogjue sums up everything thats wrong with radio and the media in general, in Ireland these days. People like him are typical of the output of media courses and colleges, who all seem to live in a bubble.

Grew up in Drimnagh, mum died at fourteen, battled cancer at twenty three, worked in London and New York, seriously clever, accomplished, ambitious young man, I think he's only thirty three, wasn't afraid to tear in to his moron colleague Hook on his attitude to rape when everyone was on the fence...

This bubble you're talking about bust be huge. Bigger than your little one.

Hitman3000

John_Rambo wrote:

Grew up in Drimnagh, mum died at fourteen, battled cancer at twenty three, worked in London and New York, seriously clever, accomplished, ambitious young man, I think he's only thirty three, wasn't afraid to tear in to his moron colleague Hook on his attitude to rape when everyone was on the fence...

Still not seeing what credentials a 33 year old has to advise the minister for foreign affairs.

John_Rambo

Hitman3000 wrote: »

Still not seeing what credentials a 33 year old has to advise the minister for foreign affairs.

What age should the person be?

Hitman3000

John_Rambo wrote:

What age should the person be?

50+ you know life experience not just a friend of FG.

khaldrogo

An insufferable buffoon imo. Happy he's gone.........just wish they'd hurry up and bring George back

John_Rambo

Hitman3000 wrote: »

50+ you know life experience not just a friend of FG.

Age is a number. Experience, intelligence, cop on and a sharp mind matters. You can be very old and not have a clue. Actually, if you're over 50 and feel up to the job go for it. I'm sure they'll employ you straight away.

yosser hughes

John_Rambo wrote: »

Grew up in Drimnagh, mum died at fourteen, battled cancer at twenty three, worked in London and New York, seriously clever, accomplished, ambitious young man, I think he's only thirty three, wasn't afraid to tear in to his moron colleague Hook on his attitude to rape when everyone was on the fence...

This bubble you're talking about bust be huge. Bigger than your little one.

He's not 'seriously clever' that is quite obvious. What's your definition of 'seriously clever'. A journalism 'degree' from Griffith College?
A college you go to when you don't get in to proper college.
The rest of your post is irrelevant.

He couldn't actually make it in journalism

Mousewar

John_Rambo wrote: »

Grew up in Drimnagh, mum died at fourteen, battled cancer at twenty three, worked in London and New York, seriously clever, accomplished, ambitious young man, I think he's only thirty three, wasn't afraid to tear in to his moron colleague Hook on his attitude to rape when everyone was on the fence...

This bubble you're talking about bust be huge. Bigger than your little one.

Was about to list all this. Well said. At least three or four posts accusing him of having no life experience which is obviously bollocks. Also add to this that he built his career from the bottom with no help. He had no ins in the media. Literally went into newstalk as an intern and worked his way up.

Heroditas

John_Rambo wrote: »

Grew up in Drimnagh, mum died at fourteen, battled cancer at twenty three, worked in London and New York, seriously clever, accomplished, ambitious young man, I think he's only thirty three, wasn't afraid to tear in to his moron colleague Hook on his attitude to rape when everyone was on the fence...

This bubble you're talking about bust be huge. Bigger than your little one.

Some experience in international politics might prove useful, actual experience in politics though, not siting behind a microphone in a studio in Dublin.

Personally, I find the appointment quite odd. If it was an appointment to advise Naughten on the Communications portfolio in DCCAE I could understand it.
But Coveney...

John_Rambo

yosser hughes wrote: »

He's not 'seriously clever' that is quite obvious. What's your definition of 'seriously clever'. A journalism 'degree' from Griffith College?
A college you go to when you don't get in to proper college.
The rest of your post is irrelevant.

He couldn't actually make it in journalism

Not sure if you're confusing cleverness with education. But you have a point, he must be very clever if he got as far as he has at such a young age when he didn't even go to a "proper" college.

Most of your post is irrelevant.

yosser hughes

John_Rambo wrote: »

Not sure if you're confusing cleverness with education. But you have a point, he must be very clever if he got as far as he has at such a young age when he didn't even go to a "proper" college.

Most of your post is irrelevant.

Where he grew up and his family background is utterly irrelevant to his ability to advise a senior government minister.
You said he was " seriously clever' but you don't explain how you reach that conclusion.
I agree that level of education does not necessarily equate to intelligence. However, the leading institution for journalism study is not Griffith College, which is private and used mostly by those who fail to get in elsewhere.
This is just one indicator of his supposed ' serious cleverness' he failed to gain admission to the best journalism course.
Listening to him over the years he came across as being out of his depth regularly.

ThisRegard

exaisle wrote: »

@jit....Coveney for taking him on or Donoghue for being Donoghue....I mean...he's 33.

If I was Coveney, I'd want somebody twice that age...chances are they'd have at least some relevant experience...

People whinge about old school networks and nobody young in politics. A young guy gets a good role and you have people whinging that they want someone heading towards 70 in politics and directing the state from how a 70 year old wants to see it.

Who'd want to deal with the public.

ThisRegard

yosser hughes wrote: »

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He couldn't actually make it in journalism

You have to laugh at your detachment to reality.

Tell us which journalism colleges your journalistic heroes would have to attend before you took note of them?