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RTE 1: 'Today' with Claire Byrne

  • 21-08-2020 5:29pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    We have just said goodbye to Sarah McInerney, who many people consider did a splendid job on the "Today" program, and we wish her well in her future career. Experienced broadcaster Claire Byrne steps into the prime role on Monday, and we can be sure she will bring her own good qualities to the program, and we wish her well in her new position.

    No doubt we will find much to comment about here, good and bad, and whilst having our diverse opinions we should keep it personally respectful to the presenter and to one another here.

    Catmaniac the Mod


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  • #2
    .anon.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭.anon.


    I'm sure she'll do a perfectly polished job, but no boats will be rocked. Hopefully it won't be as dumbed down as her woeful television show.


  • #3
    SPDUB
    Registered Users Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭SPDUB


    In before anyone else

    It's rubbish:P:P


  • #4
    KevRossi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,376 ✭✭✭KevRossi


    Will she be broadcasting from Montrose or her garden shed? Which is the more dramatic?

    She has bog boots to fill, Sarah Mc did an excellent job; not perfect, but waaay above average.


  • #5
    Spanish Eyes
    Registered Users Posts: 15,865 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


    We shall see.

    But really who cares.

    Will be same old ****e from CB anyway.

    Hope the dulcet tones of SmcInerney gets her a decent spot going forward. That's a given anyway.

    Any guesses where for SMInernery now?


  • #6
    Hello 2D Person Below
    Registered Users Posts: 13,755 ✭✭✭✭Hello 2D Person Below


    It's astonishing that Sarah McInerney hasn't managed to solidify a role anywhere. She always seems to be passed from pillar to post. Was her stint at Newstalk the longest?

    Best broadcaster since Vincent Browne.


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  • #7
    ford fiesta
    Registered Users Posts: 3,422 ✭✭✭ford fiesta


    KevRossi wrote: »
    Will she be broadcasting from Montrose or her garden shed? Which is the more dramatic?

    She has bog boots to fill, Sarah Mc did an excellent job; not perfect, but waaay above average.

    will the in studio video feed be on RTE News Now channel ?


  • #8
    dulpit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,229 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    If anyone spots the new podcast feed (if they don't reuse the old one) shout here please.


  • #9
    Patrick2010
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭Patrick2010


    Someone on the old thread predicted the Indo would do a spread on Claire, well done whoever that was. Today’s Indo has a feature on her on page 2 and 3.


  • #10
    bureau2009
    Registered Users Posts: 571 ✭✭✭bureau2009


    Patrick2010 wrote: »
    Someone on the old thread predicted the Indo would do a spread on Claire, well done whoever that was. Today’s Indo has a feature on her on page 2 and 3.

    That was me! Told you I can predict the future :)


  • #11
    .anon.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭.anon.


    Patrick2010 wrote: »
    Someone on the old thread predicted the Indo would do a spread on Claire, well done whoever that was. Today’s Indo has a feature on her on page 2 and 3.

    That's the main reason why she got the job in the first place. Appeals to the kind of people who like reading the same crap feature article in the Indo again and again, now that Miriam is getting on a bit - how does she manage to juggle having a job with being a mother? And isn't her hair fabulous? How does she manage it? Her high profile means that she'll pull in a bigger sponsor for the show than a proper journalist like Sarah McInerney would have.


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  • #12
    limnam
    Registered Users Posts: 9,152 ✭✭✭limnam


    bureau2009 wrote: »
    That was me! Told you I can predict the future :)


    Did you write it :D


  • #13
    Gods Gift
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,713 ✭✭✭Gods Gift


    Patrick2010 wrote: »
    Someone on the old thread predicted the Indo would do a spread on Claire, well done whoever that was. Today’s Indo has a feature on her on page 2 and 3.

    Claire’s on page 3.


  • #14
    Millionaire only not
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,625 ✭✭✭Millionaire only not


    Gods Gift wrote: »
    Claire’s on page 3.

    The good old days she would have made a lovely page 3 .


  • #15
    Gods Gift
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,713 ✭✭✭Gods Gift


    Millionaire only not wrote: »
    The good old days she would have made a lovely page 3 .

    Carful now.

    Theyd all make lovely page 3s.


  • #16
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users Posts: 19,609 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Missed yesterdays Today show and just listened back now, that was one great piece of radio and its unfortunate that Sarah wont be able to get stuck in to this story next week as she was doing a great job.


  • #17
    Donald Trump
    Registered Users Posts: 19,018 ✭✭✭✭Donald Trump


    Gods Gift wrote: »
    Carful now.

    Theyd all make lovely page 3s.




    Now now. Be careful you don't upset the girls - they all have lovely bottoms


    Although I'd take SM clearly over CB if I had to choose.


  • #18
    Patrick2010
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭Patrick2010


    bureau2009 wrote: »
    That was me! Told you I can predict the future :)

    Fair play! And another interview in Today’s Sindo with Claire by Niamh Horan


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    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    .anon. wrote: »
    That's the main reason why she got the job in the first place. Appeals to the kind of people who like reading the same crap feature article in the Indo again and again, now that Miriam is getting on a bit - how does she manage to juggle having a job with being a mother? And isn't her hair fabulous? How does she manage it? Her high profile means that she'll pull in a bigger sponsor for the show than a proper journalist like Sarah McInerney would have.

    The person who arranges all this is:

    https://www.nkmanagement.ie/claire-byrne---profile.html

    Nobody who is not in his stable gets the plumb media jobs.


  • #20
    Spanish Eyes
    Registered Users Posts: 15,865 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


    Content, delivery and challenging guests will be the key for me.

    I will listen back. Much prefer PK at Newstalk anyway. Now he ain't perfect but I like him so there we are.


  • #21
    Spanish Eyes
    Registered Users Posts: 15,865 ✭✭✭✭Spanish Eyes


    Deleted User wrote: »
    The person who arranges all this is:

    https://www.nkmanagement.ie/claire-byrne---profile.html

    Nobody who is not in his stable gets the plumb media jobs.

    Double negative there CAT, but I get what you mean. :p


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  • #22
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    Spanish Eyes wrote: »
    Double negative there CAT, but I get what you mean. :p

    I know dat!
    I know dat!
    I know dat!


  • #23
    Sir Oxman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭Sir Oxman


    Michael Martin, first guest.

    Both say - 'what a way to start' (Claire's show)


  • #24
    zerosugarbuzz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭zerosugarbuzz


    The disappointment hearing Claire Byrne (whom I do like ). Sarah McInerney was just so good, don’t think Byrne can match her at all, too bland and doesn’t push her guests like Sarah does.


  • #25
    AJB39
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭AJB39


    If I’m not mistaken the theme tune has been remixed. Seems to have a more upbeat sound. First guest up Taoiseach Michael Martin.


  • #26
    khalessi
    Registered Users Posts: 6,215 ✭✭✭khalessi


    WOnder will she corner him about schools


  • #27
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,073 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Is it true Michael Martin sponsored one of the prizes for the golf? That was mentioned in the Phil Hogan thread.


  • #28
    Sir Oxman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭Sir Oxman


    Martin sounds downbeat to me.
    Or more downbeat.


  • #29
    Sir Oxman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭Sir Oxman


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    Is it true Michael Martin sponsored one of the prizes for the golf? That was mentioned in the Phil Hogan thread.
    I really doubt he did personally.
    I only found out yesterday Donie bloody Cassidy is the vice pres of FF!
    Id' say it was him, being the covid dinner organiser and all.


  • #30
    zerosugarbuzz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭zerosugarbuzz


    Sir Oxman wrote: »
    Martin sounds downbeat to me.
    Or more downbeat.

    Awful stuff so far, Martin stuttering throughout.!


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  • #31
    Sir Oxman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭Sir Oxman


    zerosugarbuzz wrote: »
    Awful stuff so far, Martin stuttering throughout.!
    I have to say Vardakar does better at these, yesterday on radio as an example.
    *Not a fan at all, at all


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