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Who is the most respected journalist in Ireland today?

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  • #62
    SMASH THE UNIONS
    Closed Accounts Posts: 210 ✭✭SMASH THE UNIONS


    Benny_Cake wrote: »
    As I said on the other thread you raised this on (before you called Carol Coleman a bitch and ran off), she is freelancing in the United States now, where she lives, and has written two books. She has a career.

    Lies. If you actually read the thread I answered all questions put to me. In fact, you exited the thread before I did.
    "Freelancing" = nobody will hire her. RTÉ couldn't handle an unprofessinal loose cannon like her so they let her go. Unsurprisingly, no other network wanted to take on a liabilty like her.

    You keep mentioning that the US media were upset as they're used to compliant, soft interviewers. Then why did the Irish embassy complain? Stop trying to portray that only Americans were pissed off. Anybody who demands that journalists should uphold some basic integrity were angered by her childish "I wanted to slap him" remark.

    Can anybody name her books without googling? Didn't think so. They were flops. She wrote about her stint as RTÉ's Washington correspondent. Complete ego-stroking, self-important wankfest. As if people are that deeply interested in her mundane life. Her infamous interview with Bush brought her 15mins of fame and she has been trying to squeeze a living from it since.


  • #63
    bamboozle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,699 ✭✭✭bamboozle


    anyone writing for the sunday indo.....

    as regards journalists writing for real papers i rate Pat Leahy of the sunday business post highly.


  • #64
    Benny_Cake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,105 ✭✭✭Benny_Cake


    SMASH THE UNIONS wrote: »
    Lies. If you actually read the thread I answered all questions put to me. In fact, you exited the thread before I did.
    Actually,I'm still waiting for your answer as to how you can accuse someone of being disrespectful and then calling that same person a bitch. You never responded.
    SMASH THE UNIONS wrote: »
    You keep mentioning that the US media were upset as they're used to compliant, soft interviewers. Then why did the Irish embassy complain? Stop trying to portray that only Americans were pissed off. Anybody who demands that journalists should uphold some basic integrity were angered by her childish "I wanted to slap him" remark.

    She was describing her personal feelings at the time in an interview given to the Sunday Times some time later. How does being honest undermine her integrity? As for the Irish embassy, I'd imagine they complained for much the same reason we let rendition flights land at Shannon - don't upset the American government at any cost.


  • #65
    SMASH THE UNIONS
    Closed Accounts Posts: 210 ✭✭SMASH THE UNIONS


    Benny_Cake wrote: »
    Actually,I'm still waiting for your answer as to how you can accuse someone of being disrespectful and then calling that same person a bitch. You never responded.

    Respect is earned. She made a show of Ireland and caused a diplomatic rift between Ireland and one of our closest allies, the USA. America has done so much for Ireland: our economy is only afloat at the moment because of their mulitnationals providing us with jobs. We don't need fame seekers like Coleman putting that valuable relationship in jeopardy. Ironically, she is now lving in the US, the country she constantly whinged about :rolleyes: Hypocrite. And I repeat, since you tactfully breezed over it: "Freelancing" = nobody will hire her. RTÉ couldn't handle an unprofessinal loose cannon like her so they let her go. Unsurprisingly, no other network wanted to take on a liabilty like her.
    She was describing her personal feelings at the time in an interview given to the Sunday Times some time later. How does being honest undermine her integrity? As for the Irish embassy, I'd imagine they complained for much the same reason we let rendition flights land at Shannon - don't upset the American government at any cost.

    What if Pat Kenny came out and announced "I wanted to bate the head off Enda Kenny". He would rightfully be criticised for being unprofessional. A journalist should have some class and uphold the integrity of the profession (the little it has left). I can't understand how you can defend her outrageous, violent remark


  • #66
    cristoir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 555 ✭✭✭cristoir


    No one journalist really jumps out as being our Paxman but Browne can be brilliant at times. But his moments of greatness are weighed down by the likes of how he handled the Wallace scandal.

    I like Richard Crowley he gives a tough interview in my opinion.


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  • #67
    Ole Rodrigo
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    IMO, contenders would be:

    John Waters
    David McWilliams
    Fintan O'Toole
    Vincent Browne
    Aine Lawlor
    Miles Dungan ( now a radio show presenter )

    And special mention to economist Morgan Kelly whose occasional articles in the IT have been excellent.

    To choose one - Fintan O'Toole.


  • #68
    Benny_Cake
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,105 ✭✭✭Benny_Cake


    SMASH THE UNIONS wrote: »
    Respect is earned. She made a show of Ireland and caused a diplomatic rift between Ireland and one of our closest allies, the USA. America has done so much for Ireland: our economy is only afloat at the moment because of their mulitnationals providing us with jobs. We don't need fame seekers like Coleman putting that valuable relationship in jeopardy. Ironically, she is now lving in the US, the country she constantly whinged about :rolleyes: Hypocrite. And I repeat, since you tactfully breezed over it: "Freelancing" = nobody will hire her. RTÉ couldn't handle an unprofessinal loose cannon like her so they let her go. Unsurprisingly, no other network wanted to take on a liabilty like her.

    She left RTE in early 2005 - her time in America was up and she didn't want to return home as she married an American. RTE didn't let her go - since when have RTE ever let any correspondent or presenter go - they employ Craig Doyle FFS! As to what she's been doing since then, I know as much as you. Freelancing, wrote two books. People move into different areas of work, or even leave their jobs to start a family all the time.

    By the way, American multinationals are here for the corporation tax rate, not because of fawning interviews. You go on about journalistic integrity yet you are suggesting that interviews should be carried out on the basis of commercial interests? And George W. Bush <> America by the way - what makes you think she hates America?
    SMASH THE UNIONS wrote: »
    What if Pat Kenny came out and announced "I wanted to bate the head off Enda Kenny". He would rightfully be criticised for being unprofessional. A journalist should have some class and uphold the integrity of the profession (the little it has left). I can't understand how you can defend her outrageous, violent remark

    If he had left RTE at the time he made the statement (as Carol Coleman had), it would be fair comment. Whether you happen to agree with it or not.


  • #69
    im invisible
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,372 ✭✭✭im invisible


    Any love for Ian O'Doherty yet?


  • #70
    Tesco Massacre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 814 ✭✭✭Tesco Massacre


    I used to like Tom Humphries' writing before the, erm, 'unpleasantness'.

    Fintan O'Toole is very good.
    As for international journalists: Robert Fisk is as good as anyone.


  • #71
    V_Moth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,421 ✭✭✭V_Moth


    im invisible wrote: »
    Any love for Ian O'Doherty yet?

    No.


    Also, for those who haven't seen it (and to wind up some people here :D):

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxsJvO-l5O4


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  • #72
    Rocket_Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭Rocket_Man


    The Good: Fintan O'Toole, Vincent Browne, Matt Cooper, Justine McCarthy, Mick Clifford, Pat Leahy, Miriam Lord, David Murphy, David McCullagh

    The Bad: Eoghan Harris, Anne Harris, John Waters, Kevin Myers, Jody Corcoran, Bruce Arnold

    The Ugly: Brendan O'Connor


  • #73
    suitseir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 887 ✭✭✭suitseir


    Justine McCarthy


  • #74
    Lollers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 502 ✭✭✭Lollers


    Here is Vincent Browne taking on the Troka at a press conference. Brilliant stuff.

    http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vo6VzQddi0


  • #75
    Tesco Massacre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 814 ✭✭✭Tesco Massacre


    @SMASH THE UNIONS (all capitals! I mean business!):

    U.S. companies are here because of the favourable corporation tax rate, not because they hold some deep-seated love for the country. A journalist getting a bit pissy with a warlord on Irish tv didn't and wouldn't have jeopardised that "valuable relationship" as you put it.

    Increasing the corporate tax rate would've, but not an interview. But if you want to continue with the hyperbole then have at it.

    Edit: another thing: freelancing doesn't necessarily mean no one will hire her. She may be a freelancer by choice. But again, don't let small facts like that get in the way of another ill-informed rant.


  • #76
    Snickers Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,302 ✭✭✭Snickers Man


    If this is a poll, I'm going to say Ronnie O'Brien. :D


  • #77
    Downlinz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,899 ✭✭✭Downlinz


    There's essentially three categories of journalists for me. The ones I hate, the ones I tolerate and the ones I know nothing about.

    On areas I'm passionate about I don't like opinionated pieces since I perfer to form my own views. On areas I'm not passionate on I wouldn't pay much notice to the author since I'm not a regular reader of their area.


  • #78
    Snickers Man
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    Rocket_Man wrote: »
    The Good: Fintan O'Toole, Vincent Browne, Matt Cooper, Justine McCarthy, Mick Clifford, Pat Leahy, Miriam Lord, David Murphy, David McCullagh

    The Bad: Eoghan Harris, Anne Harris, John Waters, Kevin Myers, Jody Corcoran, Bruce Arnold

    The Ugly: Brendan O'Connor

    You've got Mick Clifford in the wrong list. He could go in either or both of the other ones. :D

    Apart from that, I'd give you a thumbs up.


  • #79
    Benny_Cake
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    Snickers Man wrote: »
    Rocket_Man wrote: »
    The Good: Fintan O'Toole, Vincent Browne, Matt Cooper, Justine McCarthy, Mick Clifford, Pat Leahy, Miriam Lord, David Murphy, David McCullagh

    The Bad: Eoghan Harris, Anne Harris, John Waters, Kevin Myers, Jody Corcoran, Bruce Arnold

    The Ugly: Brendan O'Connor

    You've got Mick Clifford in the wrong list. He could go in either or both of the other ones. :D

    Apart from that, I'd give you a thumbs up.

    That list is pretty on the money - I thought Mick Clifford was pretty decent when he was at the Tribune, but at Newstalk, not so good.


  • #80
    Cicero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,144 ✭✭✭✭Cicero


    Fr. Brian Darcy.


  • #81
    Jester252
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,533 ✭✭✭Jester252


    They is none left in this country. I have read posters on boards that are better then them


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  • #82
    fran17
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    vincent browne,i rise a six most weekday mornings but never miss him


  • #83
    bee_keeper
    Site Banned Posts: 222 ✭✭bee_keeper


    journalism in ireland lacks diversity , its disproportionatley lobsided to the left

    where is our peter hitchens , doesnt even need to be a social conservative , i cant think of one irish journalist who is euro sceptic


  • #84
    Princess Consuela Bananahammock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,779 ✭✭✭✭Princess Consuela Bananahammock


    bee_keeper wrote: »
    journalism in ireland lacks diversity , its disproportionatley lobsided to the left

    where is our peter hitchens , doesnt even need to be a social conservative , i cant think of one irish journalist who is euro sceptic

    "Left"??

    You don't read much - unless promoting talented wannabes, demanding the death-sentence for every pettry crime under the sun and usign fear and propoganda as control tools have suddenly become left wing characterists.

    Don't know much abotu hitchens, but a quick glance would indicate that we have Joe Duffy covering that angle?

    Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.



  • #85
    bee_keeper
    Site Banned Posts: 222 ✭✭bee_keeper


    Ikky Poo2 wrote: »
    "Left"??

    You don't read much - unless promoting talented wannabes, demanding the death-sentence for every pettry crime under the sun and usign fear and propoganda as control tools have suddenly become left wing characterists.

    Don't know much abotu hitchens, but a quick glance would indicate that we have Joe Duffy covering that angle?

    i dont really consider joe duffy to be a journalist or at least not a serious one , hes a DJ

    funny , i read quite a bit but i dont know any journalists who are pro death penalty


  • #86
    Augmerson
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    SMASH THE UNIONS wrote: »
    I'll tell you who I don't like...that weasel Carol Coleman. Banned from the Whitehouse and the cause of a diplomatic rift between Ireland and the USA. The Irish embassy even complained about her and now unsurprisingly her carreer is in the gutter. Call it schadenfreude but I'm delighted. I'll always remember her for announcing how she wanted to "slap President Bush" during an interview. Unprofessional, over-emotional, whingefest. Good riddance to bad rubbish.

    What the ****? Bush was a ****ing scumbag who got away with an awful lot of bull**** which cost thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of deaths and lied through his ****ing teeth in the process.

    Maybe her approach was naive in the interview with Bush, but fair play to her for trying, anyone else would have just talked pleasantries and ducked out on the major points of contention.


  • #87
    Princess Consuela Bananahammock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,779 ✭✭✭✭Princess Consuela Bananahammock


    bee_keeper wrote: »
    i dont really consider joe duffy to be a journalist or at least not a serious one , hes a DJ

    funny , i read quite a bit but i dont know any journalists who are pro death penalty

    Most tabloids usually have a strong capital punishment stance. Murderers, paedophiles - if someoen gets life inprisonment, it's usually not enough.

    What do you read and in what way would yo ucall them left?

    Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.



  • #88
    bee_keeper
    Site Banned Posts: 222 ✭✭bee_keeper


    Ikky Poo2 wrote: »
    Most tabloids usually have a strong capital punishment stance. Murderers, paedophiles - if someoen gets life inprisonment, it's usually not enough.

    What do you read and in what way would yo ucall them left?


    i dont read the tabloids like the star or the sun or even the sunday world , couldnt name a single writer - hack at any of those stables

    most promintent irish journalists take a social democratic , pro europe , pro statist position


  • #89
    Princess Consuela Bananahammock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,779 ✭✭✭✭Princess Consuela Bananahammock


    bee_keeper wrote: »
    i dont read the tabloids like the star or the sun or even the sunday world , couldnt name a single writer - hack at any of those stables

    most promintent irish journalists take a social democratic , pro europe , pro statist position

    In other words, you read proper, intelligent, newsapers, but want a right-wing conservatist stance...? not sure the two co-inside, to be honest.

    It would depend, though, on how you define the terms you list and what viewpoints you would like to see to balance it.

    Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.



  • #90
    paddyandy
    Site Banned Posts: 2,037 ✭✭✭paddyandy


    I would be if i could write articles from deep in a silo in an extinct volcano somewhere in the swiss alps .I'd be respected....but that's all .


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  • #91
    bee_keeper
    Site Banned Posts: 222 ✭✭bee_keeper


    Ikky Poo2 wrote: »
    In other words, you read proper, intelligent, newsapers, but want a right-wing conservatist stance...? not sure the two co-inside, to be honest.

    It would depend, though, on how you define the terms you list and what viewpoints you would like to see to balance it.


    all i said was irish journalism lacks diversity , since when is being euro sceptic associated exclusivley with the right


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