RTE 1: 'Today' with Claire Byrne

Dempo1

These people, bitching and moaning followed by we appreciate public health concerns, F*** Right Off.

The ploughing championship is all about profit, nothing more, nothing less

Dempo1

Lol, callans take on Luke o Neill brilliant, have to say Luke was once a breath of fresh air but more recently has reverted to a breath of Hot Air

This evening's Callan's Kicks sounds worth tuning-in for.

"Scuba-diving gear and a dialysis machine" on sale at Lidl! It could happen. I've met a bloke coming out of there with a saddle.

Dempo1

A Lamb Named Miltiades! wrote: »

This evening's Callan's Kicks sounds worth tuning-in for.

"Scuba-diving gear and a dialysis machine" on sale at Lidl! It could happen. I've met a bloke coming out of there with a saddle.

Yep, I went for some groceries recently, left with a wet suit, Chainsaw, snow boots, electric scooter, it was like the generation game

Dempo1

Fight!!!!!

Fann Linn

Govt TD rewriting history.

Dempo1

O dear God, not owning freehold would be a disaster, serious issues with this in the UK and for decades.

FrancieBrady

Wow, getting nasty. Claire losing it with Jennifer.

Jennifer backpedalling furiously.

Dempo1

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Wow, getting nasty. Claire losing it with Jennifer.

Jennifer backpedalling furiously.

Jennifer comes across as being quite snotty and patronising as well as being not very informed

Welsh Megaman

They should always use the sound of the Angelus to signal time’s up, especially when talking to a politician

padd b1975

Dempo1 wrote: »

These people, bitching and moaning followed by we appreciate public health concerns, F*** Right Off.

The ploughing championship is all about profit, nothing more, nothing less

There's something very unlikeable about Ann Marie McHugh.

Probably has something to do with nepotism/cronyism.

Dempo1

padd b1975 wrote: »

There's something very unlikeable about Ann Marie McHugh.

Probably has something to do with nepotism/cronyism.

Indeed, silver spoon etc etc, I'd love to know where all the profits go in this curious not so little entity. Very little info available or indeed disclosed and I somehow doubt very much as was claimed by Anna that they've been running the event at cost for the past few years. Some of the stall prices beyond outlandish. I recall a customer of mine quoted €3k for broadband for 3 days at the last one, I had him set up and running for €20 in about 2 minutes.

Good loser

Dempo1 wrote: »

Jennifer comes across as being quite snotty and patronising as well as being not very informed

What about the bould Claire herself? Very, very testy about J Cahill having a shareholding in Glanbia - and commenting about the Taisce affair.
What about if he has 100 or 1,000 shares? Does that matter?

Also she seems to think An Taisce is above and beyond criticism. To what other body does this rule apply? Glanbia has already crossed three legal hurdles.

Justice Humphreys said "Law impermissibly becomes 'politics by another means'
when it annexes, for inflexible judicial determination, territory that properly belongs to open and democratic debate"

Dempo1

Good loser wrote: »

What about the bould Claire herself? Very, very testy about J Cahill having a shareholding in Glanbia - and commenting about the Taisce affair.
What about if he has 100 or 1,000 shares? Does that matter?

Also she seems to think An Taisce is above and beyond criticism. To what other body does this rule apply? Glanbia has already crossed three legal hurdles.

Justice Humphreys said "Law impermissibly becomes 'politics by another means'
when it annexes, for inflexible judicial determination, territory that properly belongs to open and democratic debate"

Yes, I also agree, in fact Claire showed an incredible lack of objectivity.

Pussyhands

Dempo1 wrote: »

Indeed, silver spoon etc etc, I'd love to know where all the profits go in this curious not so little entity. Very little info available or indeed disclosed and I somehow doubt very much as was claimed by Anna that they've been running the event at cost for the past few years. Some of the stall prices beyond outlandish. I recall a customer of mine quoted €3k for broadband for 3 days at the last one, I had him set up and running for €20 in about 2 minutes.

I would guess land owners would get a massive wedge. Giving over hundreds of acres to plough up. Setting up the event, the tracks takes months aswell.

Insurance would be massive aswell I'd imagine.

Lots of portaloos, security, car park attendants etc. Not cheap.

Dempo1

Pussyhands wrote: »

I would guess land owners would get a massive wedge. Giving over hundreds of acres to plough up. Setting up the event, the tracks takes months aswell.

Insurance would be massive aswell I'd imagine.

Lots of portaloos, security, car park attendants etc. Not cheap.

I still suspect a spot of "Milking'" it is going on and yes, with those portaloo"s, someone "Flush" with wonga of course expenses "Plough" through profits but "Udder" than that I'm sure they've been on "Track" to make plenty of profits

Dempo1

I'm delighted for retailers but do we really need to hear about the excitement, Pent up demand, weeks of cleaning, weeks of preparation FFS, god I remember the daily reports from closed pubs when it seemed owners were endlessly wiping down counters and tables that hadn't been used in months, stocking fridges that didn't need stock etc etc

ednwireland

the delights of munster

same as everywhere, expensive accommodation, sit outside restaurant/pub getting wet ......

dont get me started on west cork, was there a few years ago hope the restaurants are open all week in skibbereen in august this year!

Dempo1

ednwireland wrote: »

the delights of munster

same as everywhere, expensive accommodation, sit outside restaurant/pub getting wet ......

Yes, you'll need crypto currency to book accommodation in Ireland this summer. Ah Ballydahob, I actually had a teacher from there, I never believed such a place existed. This said, some amazing restaurants and one I believe had a Michelin star

Dempo1

Failte Ireland new promo pic

ednwireland

Dempo1 wrote: »

Yes, you'll need crypto currency to book accommodation in Ireland this summer. Ah Ballydahob, I actually had a teacher from there, I never believed such a place existed. This said, some amazing restaurants and one I believe had a Michelin star

actually had a great meal there a thai restaurant run by a french women, only opened on a wednesday (in august) because we had a group booking ! (
edit: bally bia !)

for a supposed foodie destination i actually thought west cork very poor

Dempo1

ednwireland wrote: »

actually had a great meal there a thai restaurant run by a french women, only opened on a wednesday because we had a group booking !

Restaurant Chestnut the one I was thinking about. There's genuinely is some fine restaurants in the most unexpected places.

I had one in Dingle for a number of years, certainly not Michelin standard but was one of a very select few that opened all year round. I actually introduced the concept of early bird menu and caused consternation. I figured a full restaurant between 5 & 7 was better than an empty one. I recalled at the time my 3 course early bird = the price of a starter in some very high end establishments

Dempo1

Jesus, John Simpson still going, likeable all the same

B2021M

Dempo1 wrote: »

Yes, I also agree, in fact Claire showed an incredible lack of objectivity.

Is like that in practically all debates. On television has a look of disbelief if others have a different opinion.

Dempo1

B2021M wrote: »

Is like that in practically all debates. On television has a look of disbelief if others have a different opinion.

After I saw the surreal mock ups she does on that awful show, I gave up watching , just appalling stuff, treating the nation like they are brainless buffoons

B2021M

Dempo1 wrote: »

After I saw the surreal mock ups she does on that awful show, I gave up watching , just appalling stuff, treating the nation like they are brainless buffoons

Beyond appalling! And as for the smart phone surveys of 1,000 people that set the agenda for the debate........

Pussyhands

B2021M wrote: »

Beyond appalling! And as for the smart phone surveys of 1,000 people that set the agenda for the debate........

She thinks she's doing something revolutionary with the props and surveys..

B2021M

Pussyhands wrote: »

She thinks she's doing something revolutionary with the props and surveys..

In a world where the most sophisticated opinion polls get things wrong how could an Amarach smart phone poll of 1,000 people not be accurate.....?!

Dempo1

Pussyhands wrote: »

She thinks she's doing something revolutionary with the props and surveys..

She actually does which is the most extraordinary thing about her dreadful TV show

Revolutionary is probably not a word anyone would associate with Claire Byrne, and I doubt she does, herself.

Where is anyone getting the impression that she calls her broadcasting production revolutionary?