The official Christmas FM thread

Lord Nelson · 13-12-2023 12:28AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121486599#Comment_121486599

I understand Keith decided to step back this year. He’s gigging six nights a week in December so presumably that influenced his decision. Hopefully he’ll make a return next year. I think the presenters list needs updating as clearly there are some who aren’t on this year while others who are don’t get a listing. Seems to be a higher quotient of female presenters this year or maybe I’m just imagining it? I see Dee Woods is on the schedule for Wednesday continuing the Christmas/Nova crossover.

Heroditas · 13-12-2023 07:21AM

I think I've heard Dee a few times. I like her and Marty

DvB · 13-12-2023 07:37AM

Love Dee Woods so hope to catch one of her shows, must check to see what time she's on at today in fact.

Loughc · 13-12-2023 09:34AM

FONY was played again this morning at 7am, seems to be the go to song for the breakfast show at that time.

DvB · 13-12-2023 09:44AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121489826#Comment_121489826

I just missed it so, got out of the car at about 2 minutes to 7! But heard it twice yesterday so all is good now.

DvB · 13-12-2023 07:55PM

Caught Dee Woods in the car on the drive home from the office, great stuff, She has a brilliant radio patter.

Hope she does a few more slots now.

Trebor176 · 13-12-2023 09:42PM

Was this Dee's first year on Christmas FM? I don't recall her being on the line up before. I heard some of her show this evening, and she's doing a great job as always. Nice to hear her on Christmas FM.

Mike Moloney normally has the 4-7PM slot on Saturdays (Mike's Mince Pies), but he didn't do the previous two Saturdays. He is listed for this Saturday. He was normally followed by Mike Eastwood, who I don't think was on last year. He's certainly not on the line up this year anyway.

I noticed Keith Shanley's absence too. He's normally one of the first or the first voices on launch day, and has usually had the same time slots.

DvB · 13-12-2023 10:06PM

Think it is Dee's first year, definitely don't remember hearing her previously. She's a brilliant addition though.

Declan A Walsh · 13-12-2023 10:49PM

I heard Dee Woods this evening. She managed to plug her day job in Radio Nova, including the commuter belt covered and the time of her own show!

DvB · 14-12-2023 07:24AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121492957#Comment_121492957

Noticed her plugging herself & Nova too... fair play to her I say. Though I suspect she's pretty well known at this stage anyway given Nova's listenership & her prominence on the station.

Declan A Walsh · 14-12-2023 11:35AM

So, the current Radio Nova/Christmas FM crossover is as follows:

Dee Woods

Marty Miller

Emily Brew

Lar Flynn

Paul McGuinness (not sure if he is still with Nova)

and possibly:

Mike Moloney (former Radio Nova presenter) - he presented on Christmas FM online recently, but I don't know if he has been on since the FM launch.

EDIT: Gareth O'Connor - did a stint on Radio Nova as a sports reporter.

Declan A Walsh · 15-12-2023 09:38AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121486490#Comment_121486490

I found another name that has been there since the start - Fergal Mitchell. He does the 5am to 7am shift some weekdays and I don't recall ever hearing him on the station throughout its years!

pigtail33 · 15-12-2023 02:13PM

Christmas Shoes is currently on. My first, and hopefully last, time to hear it this year.

I haven't heard Dolly at all this year, no complaints about that!

I only caught the end of the Bryan Adam's song once, I think that usually got more air play in previous years.

I'll be listening in a lot more over the next week, so I'm sure I'll hear all the songs I've missed and those I'm glad I haven't heard yet!

DvB · 15-12-2023 02:16PM

The one I'm definitely hearing most is that Ed Sheeran/Elton John one, easily in the lead for this years most frequently heard. Second to that would be The Christmas song by Nat King Cole, but thats one I dont mind hearing regularly being the cast iron classic it is.

Loughc · 15-12-2023 08:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121499339#Comment_121499339

Second on Ed Sheeran Elton John song it’s on every hour without fail. The royalties must be cheap 😂

Loughc · 15-12-2023 08:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121497865#Comment_121497865

I caught Fergals show a few times now and he’s very good!!

Posy · 15-12-2023 11:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121501064#Comment_121501064

Yes! Ed Sheeran and Elton John, along with Lizzo's Someday at Christmas are two songs I have heard a LOT this year, on radio, TV and in shops.

DvB · 16-12-2023 10:18AM

There's always a few I.listen out for to be played at least once each tear and one of those got ticked off yesterday with Queens 'thank god its Christmas'

Still haven't heard any of Robbie Williams ones though.

Another frequently heard one is Greg Lakes, 'I belive in Father Christmas' have heard it ALOT in the last few days. Still havent heard Jona Lewie yet either with Stop the cavalry, have heard a crap cover once or twice but not the original.

SarahLil · 16-12-2023 01:27PM

I wonder will Keith Shanley appear on Donation day ?

SarahLil · 16-12-2023 01:30PM

@DvB yeah stop the Calvary by The Riptide Movement I heard that too

Loughc · 16-12-2023 09:16PM

Mike moloney tonight was a great show.

DvB · 16-12-2023 09:39PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121502880#Comment_121502880

Not liking it tbh.

Posy · 16-12-2023 10:39PM

The In Tua Nua version of Merry Christmas Everybody also makes me cringe. 😑

Lord Nelson · 17-12-2023 12:06AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121502871#Comment_121502871

As has been stated on a number of occasions, Keith decided to step back this year due to other commitments and won’t be on air.

Loughc · 17-12-2023 01:00AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121504825#Comment_121504825

Where was that stated?

Lord Nelson · 17-12-2023 03:54PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121504909#Comment_121504909

I’ve stated it in previous posts in this thread based on what he told me.

Loughc · 17-12-2023 05:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121506436#Comment_121506436

Ah sorry must have missed that post.

Posy · 17-12-2023 06:39PM

Although deciding to take a step back doesn't necessarily mean won't pop in to say hello on donation day, in fairness to @SarahLil.

Only heard Dolly's Christmas song for the first time this evening, although I do listen to Christmas FM a lot less these days so can't say that it hasn't been played, just that I've missed it.

Declan A Walsh · 17-12-2023 11:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121507254#Comment_121507254

I have managed not to hear Dolly Parton's rendition of Holly Jolly Christmas so far, and I did hear a few different versions of it this year! I would love to hear Lady A's version being played on Christmas FM, or indeed any of their Christmas songs.

Loughc · 18-12-2023 09:50AM

On a streak of hearing Christmas Shoes every time I tune into ChristmasFM happened 3 days in a row now, it's completely ruining my ChristmasFM experience.

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