Newstalk: 'Lunchtime Live' with Andrea Gilligan

statto25 · 29-10-2020 1:19pm

Daft Dave on with Andrea there

Heroditas · 29-10-2020 11:11pm

The SEAI Awards were on yesterday and Andrea Gilligan was MC. She was MC last year also in the Radisson in Golden Lane and at the time I didn't know who she was but merely thought to myself "who the hell is this?"
Yesterday was a new low. It was pre-recorded and she could barely read from a script. A TY student could have done better.
Is this the best that national radio has to offer?

gourcuff · 13-11-2020 1:21pm

i think Andrea is pretty good, have to switch off Ronan Collins obviously, liveline is atrocious radio, and so i usually stick with newstalk for the rest of the day then... moncrief, Kieran Cuddihy and the off the ball lads decent line up compared to the alternatives...

readyletsgo · 13-11-2020 1:31pm

Just on them talking about teens and college.
I completely understand how hard it is for 1st year college students right now. My niece is a first year college student, studying online. She hates it. Heart isn't in it at all. She was a great student up to the LC. I would imagine thats the same for a lot of these 'young adults' in this nothing of a year all over the world, its not just Ireland.

Spoke with my bro about it. 1st year isnt about college, its about moving out of your town. Meeting new people, moving on from friends (not all of them of course) from secondary school. Having your first proper bit of independence. Night life, boyfriends/girlfriends, the shift too, as petty as that sounds.

No there is not a war going on, its just, life has stopped for these people at an important time in their lives. Not all of them are having house parties like. Thats more of a Golf thing.

Thats all really. Life is pretty **** for them right now. Cant we just acknowledge it.

2smiggy · 13-11-2020 1:53pm

Donegal FM is painful

Patrick2010 · 13-11-2020 2:52pm

readyletsgo wrote: »

Just on them talking about teens and college.
I completely understand how hard it is for 1st year college students right now. My niece is a first year college student, studying online. She hates it. Heart isn't in it at all. She was a great student up to the LC. I would imagine thats the same for a lot of these 'young adults' in this nothing of a year all over the world, its not just Ireland.

Spoke with my bro about it. 1st year isnt about college, its about moving out of your town. Meeting new people, moving on from friends (not all of them of course) from secondary school. Having your first proper bit of independence. Night life, boyfriends/girlfriends, the shift too, as petty as that sounds.

No there is not a war going on, its just, life has stopped for these people at an important time in their lives. Not all of them are having house parties like. Thats more of a Golf thing.

Thats all really. Life is pretty **** for them right now. Cant we just acknowledge it.

Must be topic of the day with Newstalk, I notice this is a regular thing with Newstalk. They'll pick a topic and you'll hear it discussed on various shows through the day.
This morning Shane and Ciara had several lengthy discussions about the young not getting the "shift" and even discussed it with a couple of guests.
Obviously Andrea continued the topic so I fully expect Ciaran Cuddihy to continue this evening.

readyletsgo · 13-11-2020 3:05pm

Patrick2010 wrote: »

Must be topic of the day with Newstalk, I notice this is a regular thing with Newstalk. They'll pick a topic and you'll hear it discussed on various shows through the day.
This morning Shane and Ciara had several lengthy discussions about the young not getting the "shift" and even discussed it with a couple of guests.
Obviously Andrea continued the topic so I fully expect Ciaran Cuddihy to continue this evening.

Yup, it's everywhere with the shift being mentioned in the Dail yesterday.
But this actual conversation has been had for at least 6 months.

gourcuff · 13-11-2020 4:41pm

2smiggy wrote: »

Donegal FM is painful

i don't get this attitude, you don't like the presenters accent? get over it

insert name here 123 · 18-11-2020 9:16pm

In my opinion she is not duties9tk the lunchtime slot, maybe that guy Jonathan (don't know surname) would be better suited.

Her accent/voice is terrible, I know she can't help it, but my god it's just not for radio, maybe TV she would do well as I think she is funny and seems down to earth.

insert name here 123 · 18-11-2020 9:18pm

gourcuff wrote: »

i don't get this attitude, you don't like the presenters accent? get over it

But it's relevant, especially in radio, that's the way it is, Pat Kenny, Tom Dunne, even moncrief just have that easy listening tone. I understand she can't help it, but it's a common theme if you look at other threads or when her name is mentioned online...

Ol' Donie · 19-11-2020 12:33am

insert name here 123 wrote: »

In my opinion she is not duties9tk the lunchtime slot, maybe that guy Jonathan (don't know surname) would be better suited.

Her accent/voice is terrible, I know she can't help it, but my god it's just not for radio, maybe TV she would do well as I think she is funny and seems down to earth.

Jonathan Healy? Used to have the lunchtime slot before Hook, who got booted so they gave it to Ciara Kelly.

Andrea has a perfectly fine voice for this show, there's no issue there. All she needs is a few months to settle in and it'll be grand.

gourcuff · 19-11-2020 4:53pm

insert name here 123 wrote: »

But it's relevant, especially in radio, that's the way it is, Pat Kenny, Tom Dunne, even moncrief just have that easy listening tone. I understand she can't help it, but it's a common theme if you look at other threads or when her name is mentioned online...

a common theme is people not liking the donegal accent? never seen that attitude anywhere in ireland before, if anything its one of the most popular.

personally find the dublin accent horrific, haven't heard one blend i like, not even the makey up american one, so i would never listen to nicky byrne, but i would take donegal all day long

ButtersSuki · 19-11-2020 4:58pm

gourcuff wrote: »

a common theme is people not liking the donegal accent? never seen that attitude anywhere in ireland before, if anything its one of the most popular.

personally find the dublin accent horrific, haven't heard one blend i like, not even the makey up american one, so i would never listen to nicky byrne, but i would take donegal all day long

I wouldn't conflate the two of those......

Del.Monte · 20-11-2020 8:47am

Could a Mod please change the thread title!! Ciara has gone and while, in my opinion, the present incumbent is even worse her name should be there for all to see.

McGinniesta · 24-11-2020 1:11pm

Who's going to text in to tell Andrea Gilligan that 9\11 was an inside job.

kleiner feigling · 24-11-2020 1:43pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Is Andrea Gilligan a bit thick?

She really doesn't seem able to grasp the concept of a raffle.

They seem to be discussing another house raffle today, let's see if she's figured it out

Corcaigh84 · 24-11-2020 2:28pm

What controversy were they talking about in a Carlow school? I missed the actual details

PopePalpatine · 24-11-2020 3:17pm

gourcuff wrote: »

a common theme is people not liking the donegal accent? never seen that attitude anywhere in ireland before, if anything its one of the most popular.

personally find the dublin accent horrific, haven't heard one blend i like, not even the makey up american one, so i would never listen to nicky byrne, but i would take donegal all day long

Maybe it's a hangover from the Irish aural exam.

26-11-2020 1:53pm

Patronising caller. Irish people don't realise how big America is.

Treppen · 26-11-2020 5:36pm

Corcaigh84 wrote: »

What controversy were they talking about in a Carlow school? I missed the actual details

Lesbians were feeling left out as it was only the males who needed saving from scantily clad female students...

They should have asked old George Hookey for his opinion.

4Ad · 27-11-2020 12:11am

I had the misfortune of having the radio tuned into Newstalk this morning as I switched it on..
I haven't moved that quick that to change station in a long time, just the sound of her voice...aghhhhh....

mariaalice · 30-11-2020 1:49pm

Am I not getting it or something? caught a clip with Andrea Gilligan sounds like the worse almost shock jock drivel.

Id say the production meeting would be great to eves drop on, how to whip it up a bit while simultaneously attempting to pretend its serious journalism.

Its Joe Duffy for a younger generation.

30-11-2020 2:08pm

mariaalice wrote: »

Am I not getting it or something? caught a clip with Andrea Gilligan sounds like the worse almost shock jock drivel.

Id say the production meeting would be great to eves drop on, how to whip it up a bit while simultaneously attempting to pretend its serious journalism.

Its Joe Duffy for a younger generation.

Ciara Kelly used to get a lot of slagging here but Andrea Gilligan is the pits.

Higgins5473 · 30-11-2020 2:30pm

Corcaigh84 wrote: »

What controversy were they talking about in a Carlow school? I missed the actual details

The kids from the school went home with some version of events of what was said to them by staff which was completely untrue. *SHOCK HORROR*. Some eejit put a post up on Facebook which was a completely untrue. The parents went on a warpath accusing the school of all sorts because the facebook post was of course completely true and accurate. Ends up in the media. Ciara Kelly throws a wobbler in support of the students and accuses the school of misogyny and male staff seem to be perverts without doing a single bit of fact checking. Principal releases a statement which gives a true account of what was said and the whole thing turns out to be a load of bollocks.

What happened next?

Ciara of course, issues a lengthy statement the following morning apologising for her rant and accusations the previous day which were totally unfounded.

or

Nothing said, move along, reputations damaged but who cares.

joebloggs32 · 30-11-2020 2:34pm

Higgins5473 wrote: »

The kids from the school went home with some version of events of what was said to them by staff which was completely untrue. *SHOCK HORROR*. Some eejit put a post up on Facebook which was a completely untrue. The parents went on a warpath accusing the school of all sorts because the facebook post was of course completely true and accurate. Ends up in the media. Ciara Kelly throws a wobbler in support of the students and accuses the school of misogyny and male staff seem to be perverts without doing a single bit of fact checking. Principal releases a statement which gives a true account of what was said and the whole thing turns out to be a load of bollocks.

What happened next?

Ciara of course, issues a lengthy statement the following morning apologising for her rant and accusations the previous day which were totally unfounded.

or

Nothing said, move along, reputations damaged but who cares.

And dont forget too the newstalj reporter who couldn't tweet quick enough has now deleted the tweet thst sent the whole thing viral.....no apology though.

mariaalice · 30-11-2020 3:04pm

I suppose unlike public broadcasting commercial radio is dependant on advertising revenue to a large extent, so the presenters must be under a lot of pressure because they will be booted out if they are not bringing in revenue. That possibly shapes a lot of the content.

gourcuff · 30-11-2020 3:41pm

4Ad wrote: »

I had the misfortune of having the radio tuned into Newstalk this morning as I switched it on..
I haven't moved that quick that to change station in a long time, just the sound of her voice...aghhhhh....

love the donegal accent personally, there are loads of mid atlantic alternatives on irish radio, personally would hate to not have irish accents represented on irish radio...

BPKS · 30-11-2020 5:57pm

joebloggs32 wrote: »

And dont forget too the newstalj reporter who couldn't tweet quick enough has now deleted the tweet thst sent the whole thing viral.....no apology though.

I heard the "reporter" one getting her knickers in a twist about this on The Hard Shoulder. Casey something or other was her name.

For Forks Sake · 01-12-2020 11:25am

BPKS wrote: »

I heard the "reporter" one getting her knickers in a twist about this on The Hard Shoulder. Casey something or other was her name.

Kacey O'Riordan.

02-12-2020 1:12pm

That caller needs to take the phone out of her mouth.

Kamili · 02-12-2020 1:32pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Ciara Kelly used to get a lot of slagging here but Andrea Gilligan is the pits.

I've just had this on and had to turn it off. Is it policy to interrupt callers constantly to get the next person on? Perpetually talking over them basically saying they need to go to another caller for them to do the same thing again to the new caller.
Really really awful to listen to. Whats the point inviting callers in and not even allowing them speak?

02-12-2020 2:36pm

Kamili wrote: »

I've just had this on and had to turn it off. Is it policy to interrupt callers constantly to get the next person on? Perpetually talking over them basically saying they need to go to another caller for them to do the same thing again to the new caller.
Really really awful to listen to. Whats the point inviting callers in and not even allowing them speak?

Someone said earlier in the thread that Andrea Gilligan sounds like she should be on Midlands FM, not NewsTalk. Love him or hate him, Pat Kenny is a very professional radio host so its quite jarring to go from him to Andrea.

Its a bit like Sunday nights on RTE One going from the news to The Den.

Kamili · 02-12-2020 3:06pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Someone said earlier in the thread that Andrea Gilligan sounds like she should be on Midlands FM, not NewsTalk. Love him or hate him, Pat Kenny is a very professional radio host so its quite jarring to go from him to Andrea.

Its a bit like Sunday nights on RTE One going from the news to The Den.

I have to agree, it's really difficult to listen to, with lots of "ah here now you can't be saying that" type of interruptions from the host. Don't put the person on if you're not willing to listen to their point of view let alone interview properly!

Really can't listen to it at all.

generalgerry · 02-12-2020 4:19pm

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Kacey O'Riordan.

Yeah she really needs to take a long look at herself. She was so fixed supporting her feminist agenda, she never checked the facts. I wonder will the school principal take action. He would surely be well within his rights to take a case against all of the media outlets that reported this.

HeidiHeidi · 02-12-2020 4:58pm

mariaalice wrote: »

Am I not getting it or something? caught a clip with Andrea Gilligan sounds like the worse almost shock jock drivel.

Id say the production meeting would be great to eves drop on, how to whip it up a bit while simultaneously attempting to pretend its serious journalism.

Its Joe Duffy for a younger generation.

This best describes it for me.

I couldn't put my finger on why I couldn't bear it, but I'm completely allergic.

Shock jock/ JD just about sums it up.

Awful radio.

Del.Monte · 03-12-2020 1:16pm

What ever shred of credibility she had gone today when talking to a Yank she said "are we a bit clicky? Despite being a bogger she then continued by running down Irish cuisine...

Morathi · 03-12-2020 1:19pm

It's painful to listen to.

Adults finding it hard to make adult friends is not a uniquely Irish issue.

03-12-2020 7:52pm

I cant listen to Andrea Gilligan, I've given her a chance...... and I can't listen to Ronan Collins but today made a great discovery when I switched to Niall Boylan on Classic Hits. At least he is not just rehashing stuff and using stupid PC soundbites. He has the balls to say it like it is.

insert name here 123 · 03-12-2020 7:56pm

Turned it on today for background noise, god she really is painful. Way out of her depth here. Better off sticking to the other slot she had.

Constantly interrupting, and seems unsure of what follow up questions to be asking.

I will be changing the dial now permanently at lunch time.

Andrea, if you reading this, nothing personal, it's me not you. I know you will find happiness again. Love x

Ol' Donie · 04-12-2020 1:39pm

Holy christ jesus Mary and joseph and all the angels and saints

Is Kids Talk back? The single worst idea in the history of radio just keeps popping up over actual years and years.

What is the point of this section? What is the point????

mikep · 04-12-2020 1:44pm

I gave it 5 mins or so again..

Absolute drivel...

04-12-2020 1:48pm

mikep wrote: »

I gave it 5 mins or so again..

Absolute drivel...

Yep. About the same for me.

Allinall · 04-12-2020 3:23pm

Ol' Donie wrote: »

Holy christ jesus Mary and joseph and all the angels and saints

Is Kids Talk back? The single worst idea in the history of radio just keeps popping up over actual years and years.

What is the point of this section? What is the point????

It's to hear what kids have to say about stuff.

I thought that would be obvious to most.

plastic glass · 06-12-2020 4:58pm

insert name here 123 wrote: »

Turned it on today for background noise, god she really is painful. Way out of her depth here. Better off sticking to the other slot she had.

Constantly interrupting, and seems unsure of what follow up questions to be asking.

I will be changing the dial now permanently at lunch time.

Andrea, if you reading this, nothing personal, it's me not you. I know you will find happiness again. Love x

I kinda agree. While my opinion is not as strong as yours I just don’t she is good enough for a daily 2 hour show. I do blame the producers and direction to an extent though. Not really sure what the show wants to be. I think somebody like Jess Kelly in that slot would be great. Lovely to listen to and never seems to interrupt. Not sure what she is like in CA though

11-12-2020 2:12pm

Ah God. You can hear the loss in his voice

jay0109 · 24-12-2020 1:39pm

Guest presenter today is Hazel Chu, Green party Lord Mayor of Dublin.

If she doesn't get elected at the next heneral election it certainly won't be the fault of the MSM who have promoted her at every possible opportunity

_Kaiser_ · 24-12-2020 2:02pm

jay0109 wrote: »

Guest presenter today is Hazel Chu, Green party Lord Mayor of Dublin.

If she doesn't get elected at the next heneral election it certainly won't be the fault of the MSM who have promoted her at every possible opportunity

I switched off at the promise of a topic of "integration" coming up.

Grolschevik · 24-12-2020 2:10pm

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

I switched off at the promise of a topic of "integration" coming up.

What do you have against maths?

Del.Monte · 24-12-2020 4:15pm

She spent the first thirty minutes of the show saying that she was standing in for Andrea Galligan - eventually corrected. All I heard was nothing more than a left wing, feminist, politically correct, pro-immigration echo chamber with her pals ringing in. Dreadful stuff even by the very low standards of Newstalk.

The environment hadn't been mentioned once in the 90 minutes or more that I listened to - is she in the Green Party or a member of People Before Profit/Sinn Fein/Socialist Workers Party? Another reason, along with Eamonn Ryan's pathetic performance, that my subscription to the party is on hold - probably permanently.

Heroditas · 24-12-2020 5:12pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

She spent the first thirty minutes of the show saying that she was standing in for Andrea Galligan - eventually corrected. All I heard was nothing more than a left wing, feminist, politically correct, pro-immigration echo chamber with her pals ringing in. Dreadful stuff even by the very low standards of Newstalk.

The environment hadn't been mentioned once in the 90 minutes or more that I listened to - is she in the Green Party or a member of People Before Profit/Sinn Fein/Socialist Workers Party? Another reason, along with Eamonn Ryan's pathetic performance, that my subscription to the party is on hold - probably permanently.

That's one of my biggest gripes about the Greens recently. They seem to have morphed into a party focussing on populist social issues

Newstalk: 'Lunchtime Live' with Andrea Gilligan

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