RTE 1: 'Today' with Claire Byrne

Will Yam · 26-08-2020 1:17pm

Lary Mou wrote: »

As one who prefers to watch the live broadcast on the website as opposed to just listening to it, I much prefer watching Claire Byrne. Easier on the eye. Sarah McInerney had a sexier voice though.

Maybe they should have CB on the website with a voiceover from mcinerney.

All your dreams come true!

Will Yam · 26-08-2020 1:24pm

Mav11 wrote: »

Have also taken to listening to Neill Prendeville on Corks Red FM, mostly as a podcast. Full of nutters characters but a very entertaining current affairs show.

(PS. Have to declare Cork roots :D:D)

Why are we not surprised to read cork roots and nutters in the same post?

Just saying, like.

cozar · 27-08-2020 10:23am

lamenting the loss of PH already, that didnt take long.

Infoanon · 27-08-2020 10:26am

cozar wrote: »

lamenting the loss of PH already, that didnt take long.

No lamenting on PK - all talk about his replacement

CertifiedSimp · 27-08-2020 10:35am

I listen online, I'm sick of that stupid Imelda May advert.

What's the appeal with the "dublin poetry" style? "meandar a gander"

Emmet Kirwin started this all off and it sucks!

jimd2 · 27-08-2020 11:03am

Infoanon wrote: »

No lamenting on PK - all talk about his replacement

Quite a bit so far on the impact of the resignatoin. Not lamenting Phil but quite clear on the impact both to EU and Ireland with regard to trade deals.

It looks like he had built up a lot of respect and connections in the role.

Infoanon · 27-08-2020 11:09am

jimd2 wrote: »

Quite a bit so far on the impact of the resignatoin. Not lamenting Phil but quite clear on the impact both to EU and Ireland with regard to trade deals.

It looks like he had built up a lot of respect and connections in the role.

Two issues with that - and CB has forgotten to mention - 1) An EU commissioner acts for the EU not for the interests of his home country and 2) Phil was actively seeking other roles - WTO - with government support

Listening to Claire interviewing Josephia Madigan - Claire was feeding answers when Josephia was getting stuck eg Sna supports

Mav11 · 27-08-2020 11:50am

Didn't listen this morning but 5 posts so far, CB must really be on fire with all the political shenanigans going on?

Mav11 · 27-08-2020 11:51am

FFS Eastenders, on a current affairs show?

Test For Echo · 27-08-2020 11:56am

Ah here, Scooby Doo & Bosco.

27-08-2020 11:58am

Test For Echo wrote: »

Ah here, Scooby Doo & Bosco.

I'm not listening, but will catch those interviews later.

Mav11 · 27-08-2020 11:59am

Ski Sunday "everybody is shouting at the radio" Yes Claire, but not for the reason that you think!

sickofcovid · 27-08-2020 12:06pm

Mav11 wrote: »

Have also taken to listening to Neill Prendeville on Corks Red FM, mostly as a podcast. Full of nutters characters but a very entertaining current affairs show.

(PS. Have to declare Cork roots :D:D)

How anyone can listen to that self opinionated knob it beats me. Worked in Cork during the Noraphen / Aer Lingus gate affair and this knob was like a god to some and the devil to others up in Cork. There was talk at the time he was about to land a major radio/TV in role in RTE until he played with his knob.

jimd2 · 27-08-2020 12:09pm

Infoanon wrote: »

Two issues with that - and CB has forgotten to mention - 1) An EU commissioner acts for the EU not for the interests of his home country and 2) Phil was actively seeking other roles - WTO - with government support

Listening to Claire interviewing Josephia Madigan - Claire was feeding answers when Josephia was getting stuck eg Sna supports

I am almost certain that she mentioned that he went for that role but I had switched over to PK for a little bit so it culd have been him.

The point was made that the negotiation was for the EU but is also beneficial for Ireland as we are such an open economy.

I thought that Claire did well in that segment.

The programme is becoming more 'light' I think which is probably an RTE and not a Claire Byrne decision.

Joe_ Public · 27-08-2020 12:20pm

The show was always a mix of hard news and lighter lifestyle stuff, going back to Pat Kennys earliest days. Remember Pat doing his regular food tasting segments which i always thought were a bit out there for radio. And both Pat and Sean had regular live music slots which i always enjoyed but might not be part of the new set up.

Mav11 · 27-08-2020 12:22pm

sickofcovid wrote: »

How anyone can listen to that self opinionated knob it beats me. Worked in Cork during the Noraphen / Aer Lingus gate affair and this knob was like a god to some and the devil to others up in Cork. There was talk at the time he was about to land a major radio/TV in role in RTE until he played with his knob.

Part of its charm:)

sligojoek · 27-08-2020 12:52pm

Mav11 wrote: »

FFS Eastenders, on a current affairs show?

Test For Echo wrote: »

Ah here, Scooby Doo & Bosco.

And the old Glenroe , homework, back to school in the morning chestnut.

Better suited to Darcy or Tubbs

Infoanon · 27-08-2020 8:43pm

I did enjoy John Downing subtle dig at his stable mate Collette Browne and her notion that the Phil Hogan saga would unify the government ! (Wednesday show were Colette referenced Norma Foleys excellent performance on the TV the previous night.....).

Claire didn't pick up on this.

Looking at the posts a lot seem to have switched over to PK ?

expectationlost · 27-08-2020 9:16pm

have producer or editor changed?

dulpit · 28-08-2020 5:52am

I wonder why they changed the theme tune back to the old Pat Kenny version? Feels quite dated now...

serfboard · 28-08-2020 10:25am

dulpit wrote: »

I wonder why they changed the theme tune back to the old Pat Kenny version? Feels quite dated now...

Yeah - sounds like something someone recorded in the bedroom on a tiny keyboard in the 1980s.

Infoanon · 28-08-2020 10:42am

3 interviews in and easy rides with little or no questioning from Claire.
Ludicrous comments from Cribbens (VFI) and then Liam next using Hyperbole without any questioning from Claire.

Contributors need to be listened to and questioned on what they are saying.

Claires throw away comment about Covid weakening is bordering on dangerous imho

4th interview is about the TWSS - Claire queries where will the Govt get the money - a question that should have been put to Cribbens when he had his begging bowl out earlier....

28-08-2020 10:44am

serfboard wrote: »

Yeah - sounds like something someone recorded in the bedroom on a tiny keyboard in the 1980s.

Or in a shed?

CertifiedSimp · 28-08-2020 10:54am

Who is this smoker on?

Beechwoodspark · 28-08-2020 10:54am

Bring back Sarah this is so beige and bland since Claire took over

touts · 28-08-2020 10:57am

Have to agree. This is dirge. 90% puff pieces and very little current affairs. Not even 11am and she is already onto Cinema and TV for the weekend.

Infoanon · 28-08-2020 10:59am

Liam now being interviewed by PK - night and day - PK listening and then questioning - Liam being a lot more circumspect now in his language.

Beechwoodspark · 28-08-2020 11:05am

touts wrote: »

Have to agree. This is dirge. 90% puff pieces and very little current affairs. Not even 11am and she is already onto Cinema and TV for the weekend.

I was about to say that.

When I heard her launching into the culture highlights segment I did a double take - this is usually placed at the arse end of the show around 11-45 am so I thought I’d lost an hour somewhere until I checked my watch

Will Yam · 28-08-2020 11:29am

Infoanon wrote: »

3 interviews in and easy rides with little or no questioning from Claire.
Ludicrous comments from Cribbens (VFI) and then Liam next using Hyperbole without any questioning from Claire.

Contributors need to be listened to and questioned on what they are saying.

Claires throw away comment about Covid weakening is bordering on dangerous imho

4th interview is about the TWSS - Claire queries where will the Govt get the money - a question that should have been put to Cribbens when he had his begging bowl out earlier....

Liam who?

serfboard · 28-08-2020 11:35am

Will Yam wrote: »

Liam who?

Liam typo.

In fact, Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

_Kaiser_ · 28-08-2020 2:40pm

Been listening most of the week as other tasks allowed but yea, CB is an awful replacement as predicted. Not a big fan of Sarah either but this is very poor.

Had to laugh reading the comments about her being a pro and smooth. If by that you mean not grabbing hold of the interviews and challenging the guests sure - that's worth not having the occasional production misstep :rolleyes:

CB should stick to light entertainment. She's useless at current affairs (and I don't rate her on TV either) at a time when current affairs and the decision-makers absolutely need to be held to account on the airwaves.

Will Yam · 28-08-2020 2:43pm

serfboard wrote: »

Liam typo.

In fact, Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

Thanks.

I presume he will be delivering of himself on measures to prevent Covid spreading house parties.

I’d far prefer to get Covid than be stopped having 100 people in my house.

elperello · 28-08-2020 2:55pm

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

I was about to say that.

When I heard her launching into the culture highlights segment I did a double take - this is usually placed at the arse end of the show around 11-45 am so I thought I’d lost an hour somewhere until I checked my watch

The Gathering always kicks in at about 11.30 and runs to the end of the show.

Abel Ruiz · 28-08-2020 3:47pm

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Bring back Sarah this is so beige and bland since Claire took over

The irishtimes had an article today about this radio show, by mick heaney.
Saying how good it is, and the presenter put the taoiseach through the wringer.

Seems the media thinks she's doing a great job!!!

elperello · 28-08-2020 3:57pm

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/what-a-way-to-start-claire-byrne-puts-miche%C3%A1l-martin-through-the-wringer-1.4340175

This is the IT article.

I like Mick Heaney's radio column, he is usually a calm and thoughtful contributor.

Will Yam · 28-08-2020 7:33pm

I see McInerney gets the drive time gig.

But with Cormac O hEadhra. God almighty, we have Covid, and now have him inflicted on us. What could be worse?

The only good news here is for McInerney. O hEadhra pontificates so much that by the time he is finished interviewing himself, there won’t be time for any further questions.

touts · 29-08-2020 10:00pm

serfboard wrote: »

Liam typo.

In fact, Liam Herrick, Executive Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

That chancer is one step from Jim Corr and Gemma O'Doherty. He sees government conspiracies everywhere. But he slaps a serious sounding name on his organisation and no one wants to challenge him. I'd love to see Sarah Mc tear him a new one on drivetime some time soon.

Will Yam · 29-08-2020 10:05pm

touts wrote: »

That chancer is one step from Jim Corr and Gemma O'Doherty. He sees government conspiracies everywhere. But he slaps a serious sounding name on his organisation and no one wants to challenge him. I'd love to see Sarah Mc tear him a new one on drivetime some time soon.

Some chance RTÉ are going to grill a civil liberties groupie in any hard way.

elperello · 29-08-2020 10:14pm

touts wrote: »

That chancer is one step from Jim Corr and Gemma O'Doherty. He sees government conspiracies everywhere. But he slaps a serious sounding name on his organisation and no one wants to challenge him. I'd love to see Sarah Mc tear him a new one on drivetime some time soon.

If you look into this organisation a little more thoroughly you might revise your opinion.

The ICCL was founded in 1976 so there is no question of Liam Herrick slapping a serious sounding name on anything.

Over the years they have played an important role in civil society in Ireland often in difficult and dangerous times.

That's not to say that they should not be held up to scrutiny and I'm sure they expect that from serious journalists like S Mc I and C B.

touts · 29-08-2020 10:22pm

elperello wrote: »

If you look into this organisation a little more thoroughly you might revise your opinion.

The ICCL was founded in 1976 so there is no question of Liam Herrick slapping a serious sounding name on anything.

Over the years they have played an important role in civil society in Ireland often in difficult and dangerous times.

That's not to say that they should not be held up to scrutiny and I'm sure they expect that from serious journalists like S Mc I and C B.

Well maybe in the past they had a positive impact but recently all they seem to do is fight for Criminal's rights rather than Civil Liberties so I'm not sure why they even still exist other than to lobby for criminals.

Water John · 29-08-2020 10:22pm

IWT the producer of the programme largely decides the content and running order of the show. Don't think CB is the producer.

elperello · 29-08-2020 10:45pm

touts wrote: »

Well maybe in the past they had a positive impact but recently all they seem to do is fight for Criminal's rights rather than Civil Liberties so I'm not sure why they even still exist other than to lobby for criminals.

They certainly did and continue to have a positive impact.

Having said that they are only one NGO voice and have no power as such.

Civil liberties can never be taken for granted.

They do a lot more than "fight for criminal's rights".

This is a link to the Board https://www.iccl.ie/about/executive-board/

Will Yam · 30-08-2020 11:38am

Maybe slightly off topic, but........it appears that Sean O’Rourkes pensioner gig with RTÉ has not been cancelled, but merely postponed.

What a surprise.

I doubt if RTÉ will be whipping up a mob to come on whineline about this.

KevRossi · 30-08-2020 11:44am

They‘ll bring O‘Rourke back in December when we’re all up up our eyes in Christmas. I’d suspect a contract was signed and they got legal advice saying Golfgate wasn’t enough to cancel the contract.

Along with the fact they are so slow to blood new people on RTE 1.

elperello · 30-08-2020 11:47am

It think a lot depends on the format of show they have in mind for him.

sligojoek · 31-08-2020 10:29am

Darina Allen and JP McMahon to tell us how to make the perfect fry. Whether or not to have beans with it.

Ray Darcy territory.

31-08-2020 10:54am

RTÉ seems beset by phone calls that don’t work well. The delay on Tomás’ call was reminiscent of Apollo 11 circling the moon.

The call at the moment sounds like Norman Collier (You have to be a certain age)

ShamNNspace · 31-08-2020 11:05am

€380k for the house +€50k to renovate it... Thats for the house that was burned down in carnmore yesterday btw.. You'd get a very decent house for that money in Galway, I'll have to have a look at whats left of it later

sligojoek · 31-08-2020 11:09am

Rte saying the bales were put there to slow the fire service. My sister lives there. She said the bales have been there for weeks.

BPKS · 31-08-2020 11:23am

It probably wasn't wise of Claire Byrne to allow Ray D'Arcy in charge of the buttons during today's show

RTE 1: 'Today' with Claire Byrne

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