The Louise Duffy Show - RTE Radio 1

Red Fred

Seems best to start a new thread for a new presenter.

elperello

Thanks Fred.

So far so good for Louise.

Her hearts in the right place and the music is good.

What more could you ask for ?

Furze99

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120087388#Comment_120087388

A bit of character? We'll see.

elperello

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120087400#Comment_120087400

I should have added "for the

first day". 🙂

Some shoes to fill she must have had at least a bit of stage fright.

padd b1975

Listened to the first half hour or so.

I can't see many of Ronan's clientele hanging around to listen to her choice of music.

Very early days though.

RINO87

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120087694#Comment_120087694

Thing is tho the majority of Ronan's clientele will hang around as the dial is just welded to Radio 1 and that's where it stays no matter who is on.

I loved Ronan's show, but being in my early 30's I would say I'm well towards the younger side of his audience and we would be the ones that would switch off, and in fairness I dont think there's too many of us!!

Louise's first day was ok. She seemed a bit dull, but at least she was competent and knows what she was doing, hopefully she will grow in to the role more. Music also was ok, nice to hear some Talking heads and Roxy music, but apart from that as middle of the road as you could get. Every day Ronan had something up his sleeve that made me think "Ronan, you Gem!" Hopefully in time Louise can find similar surprises.

.....the show needs more yodeling.

TheRiverman

It will intersting to see what the listenership figures will be the next time they are published.

Pelvis Parsley

Let's give her a fair chance.

I didn't find the music terribly inspiring either, but Ronan had some lemons too!

padd b1975

Real "Late Date" energy all this week unfortunately.

A square peg in a round hole.

RINO87

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120102643#Comment_120102643

I was just thinking the same....

Didn't mind the stand ins much when Ronan was out, well, except for Shay, as you knew it was just that, a stand in. I'll give it another week, but I cant see myself sticking with it.

ford fiesta

I wonder who else was in line for being Ronan's replacement?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120102853#Comment_120102853

Una Healy, according to the tabloids

Radio5

Listened to some of the show during the week, not a full show though. Nice mellow music but maybe needs a bit more upbeat music for daytime show. Will give her a while to settle in.

Karppi

Seems to me she’s got a nice personality so I’m happy for her to carry on and make it her show. The king is gone, long live the Queen.

thesandeman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120103135#Comment_120103135

Luckily she didn't get it. She was absolutely dire the time she stood in for Ronan.

Furze99

Give her a bit of time, haven't heard much evidence of character or experience yet. Music is alright though, hope she has the guts to stick to what she thinks best and doesn't kowtow to requests for more schmaltz.

elperello

She definitely pulled out all the stops today.

I don't know if it was Blue Monday or her nine hours driving in the car alone at the weekend that provided the inspiration.

The music certainly lifted me and I was already in good form 🙂

Brendan Bendar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120116852#Comment_120116852

Hmmm….bit over the top there dude…..even for you.

Sigma101

I've heard this show a few times over the last few days. I really like the music choices so far - today was great. She's putting her own stamp on things and not trying to fill anyone's shoes. I find her very easy on the ear.

Karppi

^^^ I agree. She’s a professional and is making the hour hers, how, not Ronan 2.0.

(I enjoyed Ronan’s show; but all things must end)

RINO87

A bit of Supertramp. Louise, you're aaaaaallllllllright!

squonk

I’m definitely warning to Louise myself. I liked her stints filling in for Ronan previously but didn’t pay huge attention as she was just standing in. I’m in my late 40’s so probably was on the younger side of Ronan’s demographic but she’s playing tge sort of stuff I want to listen to and I find I’m enjoying the music more than Ronan’s choices. Yes I liked Ronan a lot but there were always a few duds in there.

yeah she doesn’t have the rarely played gens Ronan would throw out every so often but in guessing she’s in her 30s so by the time she’s Ronan’s age she’ll have gens of her own no doubt.

overran she seems to have a lovely personality and is easy to listen to and her music selection isn’t bleeding edge so I can’t see even the older demographic getting too upset during their lunchtime.

I guess It’sa laid back side but there’s bore contemporary energy from Louise. I really didn’t expect to have such a positive impression after only a few weeks but she hasn’t out a bit wrong so far imho. Keep it up Louise!

2smiggy

enjoying todays music I must say !!

BPKS

Was in a meeting but came back into the car to hear Rueben by Cathey Davey followed by Yes by McAlmont and Butler. At 12.50 in the day - fantastic stuff.

I always liked Louise on her evening Today FM slot. I'll be tuning in from now on.

ILikeBoats

I enjoyed the hour today

Karppi

She’s off to a very good start.

robo

I am in shock - at all the good comments on here about Louise's new show - and I agree with them. She is definitely putting her own stamp on the hour and the music that she is picking is a good mix.

I think it was a good choice for the RTE Radio 1 heads to pick her - she knows her stuff and she definitely puts time & effort into picking the music for her show.

I do miss Ronan's voice & chat - but this show is different and I like it.

Brendan Bendar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120136523#Comment_120136523

Fair play…..the chat that hasn’t changed since 1968?

Can I mark you down as ‘averse to change’?

Donuthead

I think Louise is settling in nicely.

Ronan Collins is indeed a very hard act to follow, however, Louise is putting her stamp on the show and she can only continue to flourish.

Best of luck to her.

She is a good presenter, the show feels upbeat and I enjoy the music. I do also miss Ronan’s chatter, but, as other posters have said, she’s a good choice for the slot.

robo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120137326#Comment_120137326

Where in my post do I say that I am averse to change? I said I missed Ronan but I do like the new show that Louise is making her own.

Brendan Bendar

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120145843#Comment_120145843

You did indeed, I was well off the mark there.Don’t know what came over me.

May I apologise and withdraw that uncalled for descriptor.

Caught this today as I was in the car. Liked Collins but I wasn’t the target market (twilight years, check RIP.ie three times a day, ads for hearing aids online). Similar enough format but she has a nice voice, a pleasant nature, and hopefully there might be a small bit less of the Cat Stevens and Donovan stuff.

gluppers

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120102643#Comment_120102643

Don't knock Late Date. The best music show on RTE radio

As for this midday music show, Elvis, showbands, and Elvis covers

elperello

Mick Heaney gave her a good review in Saturday's Irish Times.

I like the way he phrased this -

" It all speaks of a presenter respectful of Collin's loyal listeners but not beholden to them : "

ZaK23-54

Louise is doing very well.

Good music..

All she needs to do is to slow down a little - in driving terms she needs to travel at 38 mph than 45 mph

Pelvis Parsley

Like I said a week or three back-give her a chance-she's delivering. Music and optimism. The first show that manages both on any given day until Drivetime fecks off.

Welsh Megaman

Jailbreak!

BREAK OUT!

thesandeman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120155471#Comment_120155471

She should have rethought that one seeing that there's two murderers on the loose from NI somewhere in the country at the moment.

Karppi

Today’s show was very good, great mix. Lovely voice, too.

RINO87

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120155478#Comment_120155478

Maybe that's why she played it?!

Losty Dublin

Had her on today in the car and I really enjoyed the show. It's still FM1 type music but it's not playlist rigid and she's putting her own shake onto things. She could be in this chair for a long long time.

Karppi

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120162220#Comment_120162220

Good show today

I too would have guessed that the day the Ronan Collins show ended, would be the end of daytime music programs on Radio 1. Some posters might not remember that before Newstalk came on air, Radio 1 had a lot more music content.

Welsh Megaman

He’s seen Ocean Colour Scene over 200 times?!

Ronan Collins is back for a Collins collection show next Monday at 12 Noon.

Brendan Bendar

Are they not giving him the ‘two hours’ ?

ZaK23-54

Does anyone know when Ronan is starting on RTÉ Gold?

Just listened back to todays show. She's great. Very pleasant voice, relaxed style, loves the music she plays.

2smiggy

some very nice music again today

God, that version of N17 is beautiful.