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The Parish priest

The Today fm ceo has announced major changes are coming in 17...Any predictions ? My guess cormac and daniella for breakfast, Chris and Ciara for mid morning and Ian Dempsey goes to drive time

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Declan A Walsh

MrMac84 wrote: »

Declan Pearce has gotten Saturday’s from 6-9 doing a dance and hip hop show. Taking on the electric disco

It has not started yet because I head Tara Harrison on Today FM this evening presenting Saturday Night Hits or some such name. She said she was standing in for Muireann O'Connell of all people! Tara is another ex-TXFM presenter who has now turned up on Today FM.

Ursus Horribilis

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

I'm not sure if he does or not. He's doing a good job on TBRH and I enjoy his show. More so than any of the Today FM weekday team. Unlike the 2FM drivetime show which is mostly talk, not my cup of tea. I preferred Eoghan McDermott when he was on XFM and played more music...

Be careful what you wish for. If Quilty was to be given a show on Today FM, there is no guarantee that it'd be like the Big Ride Home. He'd most likely lose any autonomy he had regarding the music he played and he'd be asked to talk more. For all we know, Eoghan McDermott might prefer to be presenting a show like his old one on XFM but that's not going to fly on 2FM. You do what you're told and you fit the formula that has been laid down. I've seen people comment recently that Louise Duffy's show isn't as good as it was and they feel it's down to those restrictive playlists.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Declan Pearce has gotten Saturday’s from 6-9 doing a dance and hip hop show. Taking on the electric disco

MikeyTaylor

JoeA3 wrote: »

Mikey are you DQ’s agent or what? You’re a one man crusade for the guy, it’s really bizarre.

How do you even know he wants a job on Today FM? Maybe he’s happy wherever he is and wouldn’t particularly thank you for speculating on his career aspirations. Does he know you laud him so much?

I have visions of that Alan Partridge episode where he meets his #1 fan...

I'm not sure if he does or not. He's doing a good job on TBRH and I enjoy his show. More so than any of the Today FM weekday team. Unlike the 2FM drivetime show which is mostly talk, not my cup of tea. I preferred Eoghan McDermott when he was on XFM and played more music, I'm sure there are thousands of Londoners and Mancunians who miss him terribly. Another presenter I like is that guy who does "Top 40 Oifiguil na hEireann" on SPIN, I believe he used to be Phantom's station voice as well. A great bilingual presenter with good speed links. I like Brian Maher also.

Addendum: used to think his name was "Ifigule McClaren" when I was younger, misheard the lyrics in the jingle!

JoeA3

Mikey are you DQ’s agent or what? You’re a one man crusade for the guy, it’s really bizarre.

How do you even know he wants a job on Today FM? Maybe he’s happy wherever he is and wouldn’t particularly thank you for speculating on his career aspirations. Does he know you laud him so much?

I have visions of that Alan Partridge episode where he meets his #1 fan...

Ursus Horribilis

Good for her. It's her ball to drop now.

MikeyTaylor

Ursus Horribilis wrote: »

That has always been the way. Nothing unusual about it at all.

It's worth bearing in mind that Al was away half the time and Muireann was standing in for him a lot anyway. His ratings didn't tank and it's arguable that they stayed where they were because she was on so much .

I think her profile rose because she was on so much. Well done to her. Not that she had no experience, but 2017 was the year she really became a national star.

Ursus Horribilis

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

Look how long Dermott and Dave were on 98FM.

So?

Ursus Horribilis

That has always been the way. Nothing unusual about it at all.

It's worth bearing in mind that Al was away half the time and Muireann was standing in for him a lot anyway. His ratings didn't tank and it's arguable that they stayed where they were because she was on so much .

MikeyTaylor

Ursus Horribilis wrote: »

If the powers that be on 2FM or Today FM wanted Quilty, they'd have offered him a job by now.

Look how long Dermott and Dave were on 98FM.

MikeyTaylor

Faugheen wrote: »

...and?

Just saying. I've noticed there are a lot of former 98FM presenters in "Big School" now. Dermot and Dave, Muireann, Declan Pierce. Possibly others.

Ursus Horribilis

If Porter had *allegedly* managed to keep his hands to himself he would still be on air. He only has himself to blame.

Faugheen

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

I think Al was poached from RTÉ.

...and?

Ursus Horribilis

Poached would be too strong a word.

MikeyTaylor

Faugheen wrote: »

But you never raised these questions about Al Porter when he was taken on yet you seem to be a fan of him (his radio work, not the rest of it)?

Muireann has bundles of experience at local, and national level for nearly 15 years both on her own and as part of a team.

If Dara Quilty had gotten this job you wouldn't question his far inferior inexperience to Muireann, so why does Muireann get the brunt of it? You've made it very clear you don't like her and you're trying to find holes in TodayFM's decision.

I think Al was poached from RTÉ.

Ursus Horribilis

If the powers that be on 2FM or Today FM wanted Quilty, they'd have offered him a job by now.

pjohnson

Faugheen wrote: »

But you never raised these questions about Al Porter when he was taken on yet you seem to be a fan of him (his radio work, not the rest of it)?

Muireann has bundles of experience at local, and national level for nearly 15 years both on her own and as part of a team.

If Dara Quilty had gotten this job you wouldn't question his far inferior inexperience to Muireann, so why does Muireann get the brunt of it? You've made it very clear you don't like her and you're trying to find holes in TodayFM's decision.

The fact Quilty appeals to fans of Porters probably made it far less likely he would be approached for the gig.

Faugheen

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

I'm just asking.

But you never raised these questions about Al Porter when he was taken on yet you seem to be a fan of him (his radio work, not the rest of it)?

Muireann has bundles of experience at local, and national level for nearly 15 years both on her own and as part of a team.

If Dara Quilty had gotten this job you wouldn't question his far inferior inexperience to Muireann, so why does Muireann get the brunt of it? You've made it very clear you don't like her and you're trying to find holes in TodayFM's decision.

Ursus Horribilis

As far as I understand it, some have the permanent, pensionable jobs. Some don't and are indeed self-employed. I've no idea what they pay people on TV3 or the independent news stations but I'm pretty confident it's less than RTE.

Claude Burgundy

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Yeah RTE is the jackpot because unless you are an almighty gob****e you have a job for life.

But its not a job, you are self employed.

hufpc8w3adnk65

pjohnson wrote: »

HOW DARE YOU NOT GIVE IT TO GOD DARA QUILTY

Don’t forget Lucious Laura Whitmore!

MikeyTaylor

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I'm delighted that muireann has gotten the show permanently. It was the obvious choice and thankfully today fm made a good decision this time around. Ive been listening to muireann since foley and JP went to 98fm and yes she is enthusiastic but to listen to her on the podcast only parts, she's clearly a very grounded and nice person.

Also her reaction to minister for children katherine zapone during an interview on TV3 made me like her even more. She showed a human side not seen that often.

Obvious and predictable have a similar meaning, you know, but congrats to her anyway. Maybe Dara Quilty will get a show on Today FM next time a vacancy arises.

I'm just glad it's not Hector who got the slot. Cannot STAND him.

Itssoeasy

I'm delighted that muireann has gotten the show permanently. It was the obvious choice and thankfully today fm made a good decision this time around. Ive been listening to muireann since foley and JP went to 98fm and yes she is enthusiastic but to listen to her on the podcast only parts, she's clearly a very grounded and nice person.

Also her reaction to minister for children katherine zapone during an interview on TV3 made me like her even more. She showed a human side not seen that often.

MikeyTaylor

Faugheen wrote: »

No, but she's done plenty of cover on her own.

Write a letter to TodayFM if you're so annoyed about it.

I'm just asking.

pjohnson

Faugheen wrote: »

No, but she's done plenty of cover on her own.

Write a letter to TodayFM if you're so annoyed about it.

HOW DARE YOU NOT GIVE IT TO GOD DARA QUILTY

Faugheen

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

Did Muireann ever have a solo prime time show on 98FM, or was she only ever on evenings, Saturday mornings and as a sidekick to Ray Foley?

No, but she's done plenty of cover on her own.

Write a letter to TodayFM if you're so annoyed about it.

MikeyTaylor

Did Muireann ever have a solo prime time show on 98FM, or was she only ever on evenings, Saturday mornings and as a sidekick to Ray Foley?

threein99

Alicano wrote: »

Well done to her. Never really listen to Today FM but she's put the work in over the years and that's to be respected. Seems a very likeable person too. All the best to her.

This. She seems genuinely delighted to have got it, unlike Al Porter who seemed to be off every other week.

Alicano

Well done to her. Never really listen to Today FM but she's put the work in over the years and that's to be respected. Seems a very likeable person too. All the best to her.

Itssoeasy

Ursus Horribilis wrote: »

Most journalists and presenters see RTE as the end goal. How many of them have we seem and heard on independent stations, only to pop up again on RTE. That's where the big money is. It's usually only big names such as Ian Dempsey and Pat Kenny whove been lured the other way. And even then, it was part of a strategy for the stations to increase their profile.

Yeah RTE is the jackpot because unless you are an almighty gob****e you have a job for life.