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Ciara Kelly on Newstalk isn't grat

TheTruthIsMine · 2018-06-19 13:52:53

I think Ciara Kelly was fine to fill in for people here and there. But I don't think she has what's needed to do the High Noon show full time. I remember the first time it hit home, was when I was driving one day when I switched over to Newstalk. When I heard her voice, the first thing I realised was that she was not going…

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I think Ciara Kelly was fine to fill in for people here and there. But I don't think she has what's needed to do the High Noon show full time. I remember the first time it hit home, was when I was driving one day when I switched over to Newstalk. When I heard her voice, the first thing I realised was that she was not going to make me laugh.

If it's the case that for most radio discussions, that they're going to be topics that we're pretty sick of hearing, then that all the more reason for a little humour being added. And she simply doesn't do that.

It's almost as if she had a plot the whole time, to oust George.

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#2 19-06-2018 2:05pm

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How's the world treating you? Mr Hook ðŸ˜‰

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#3 19-06-2018 2:06pm

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Aside from Kelly herself, the quality of content on newstalk in recent years has gone off a cliff. I used to be an avid listener when driving and at work (Moncrieff, The Right Hook and Lunchtime mainly) but I slowly started to stop bothering, and now may only barely listen if I'm very stuck. Everything seems to have become politicized, only polarising opinions are allowed and even some of the presenters now treat their listeners with sneering condescension. A lot of the topics and the approach to the topics seem slanted in order to garner 'outrage' from the listener (perhaps this is media in general these days), which can be exhausting after a while..........I found myself angry after listening for too long.

As for sport, I mainly stick to podcasts now. Some of the OTB presenters in recent times come across as absolute ****.

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#4 19-06-2018 2:07pm

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Huexotzingo wrote: »

How's the world treating you? Mr Hook &#55357;&#56841;

He's right, though

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#5 19-06-2018 2:09pm

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I haven't listened to this channel in years.
The best talent/shows they had are gone.

Most of the longterm presenters still there are hard to listen to.

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#6 19-06-2018 2:09pm

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I wasnt aware she was mean to be running a comedy show !!!

seriously, WTF, its a lunchtime current affairs show

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#7 19-06-2018 2:10pm

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SilverPenney wrote: »

... topics seem slanted in order to garner 'outrage' from the listener (perhaps this is media in general these days)

Yup - most media.

~which is why I moved the dial to OFF.

CDs or songs on my phone for best mood management.

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#8 19-06-2018 2:11pm

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What does 'grat' mean?

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#9 19-06-2018 2:26pm

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Pter wrote: »

What does 'grat' mean?

It's what hipsters call grated cheese.

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#10 19-06-2018 2:27pm

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I think there's a big thread in the radio forum about her

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#11 19-06-2018 2:28pm

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Boom_Bap wrote: »

It's what hipsters call grated cheese.

Well then id have to agree with the OP. Ciara Kelly most definitely isnt grated cheese, so far as i can tell.

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#12 19-06-2018 2:29pm

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Pter wrote: »

Well then id have to agree with the OP. Ciara Kelly most definitely isnt grated cheese, so far as i can tell.

maybe it could be some sort of euphemism the kids are using these days.

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#13 19-06-2018 2:31pm

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Boom_Bap wrote: »

maybe it could be some sort of euphemism the kids are using these days.

Ew?

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#14 19-06-2018 2:32pm

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Quality of Newstalk's output does seem to have dropped significantly in recent years.

As for Kelly, I think she's better suited to that lunchtime show than Hook was. She's often insightful on certain topics that Hook never was. Though it's not a humorous show, I'll give you that.

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#15 19-06-2018 2:33pm

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Thread here

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057790637

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#16 19-06-2018 2:34pm

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Boom_Bap wrote: »

It's what hipsters call grated cheese.

Not getting the grated cheese vibe here or am I doing it wrong?

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjvv_aB-d_bAhUKXsAKHUs1Dm0QjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.ie%2Fentertainment%2Fradio%2Fnewstalk-announce-ciara-kelly-will-replace-george-hook-as-new-lunchtime-host-36240140.html&psig=AOvVaw0Jc2JQiBNA-YEpx5NSB3Iz&ust=1529505198450928

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#17 19-06-2018 2:35pm

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Pter wrote: »

Well then id have to agree with the OP. Ciara Kelly most definitely isnt grated cheese, so far as i can tell.

She has a very cheesy grin, does that count?
Though seriously, I do agree with the op, she ain't grat.
Having said that, the egotistical septuagenarian she replaced was not that grat either.

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#18 19-06-2018 2:36pm

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