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The official Christmas FM thread

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    #2132
    tscul32
    Registered Users Posts: 2,533 ✭✭✭tscul32


    I tried the classical Christmas FM the other day, had a real desire to listen to it. Was disappointed that it was down. Especially since last time I tried a few months ago it was also down.



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    #2133
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    It seems to be the one that drops off the most, dont think it's monitored too regularly out of season.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2134
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Halloween FM is back from today!!

    & as per their email sent out today....

    We're putting up the decorations next week! Christmas FM will be back Online from November 1st and on FM across Ireland from November 28th! We can't wait.

    So Monday week they're back online with presenters like last year!!! gear!!

    Post edited by DvB on
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2135
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118054524#Comment_118054524

    Was just about to post that I never got the email and then I checked my junk mail and found it!

    Another milestone on the horizon :)



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    #2136
    SarahLil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,971 ✭✭✭SarahLil


    Didn’t get an email seen it on Instagram 👌🎄



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    #2137
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,758 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Can anyone remember when ChristmasFM fully comes back on FM what time do the DJs stop at?



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    #2138
    Beechwoodspark
    Registered Users Posts: 15,319 ✭✭✭✭Beechwoodspark


    I think around 11 pm?



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    #2139
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,758 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118072594#Comment_118072594

    Yeah that’s what I was thinking myself it was.

    There’s definitely a window of opportunity for them to do a 11pm-Midnight slot similar to the old cruise to snooze 2fm used to do.

    Where the songs are more mellow, the DJ is more relaxed and listeners can text in their warm cosy memories. Real feel good radio to help people wind down for bed.



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    #2140
    Smell the glove
    Registered Users Posts: 1,740 ✭✭✭Smell the glove


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118072611#Comment_118072611

    I'd imagine the only people listening to the radio at that hour are people in work or people driving. Last thing they want is something to make them sleepy ha!



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    #2141
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,758 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118072726#Comment_118072726

    I’d listen to it in bed 😂 and I have the perfect name for it. From Lapland to Napland 😂



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    #2142
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    I thought it was live until midnight, maybe that was just new years eve though (& online at that obviously)... this question came up last year too IIRC 🤔

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2143
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,758 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118075874#Comment_118075874

    New year kept going until 1am as far as I’m aware.

    I think after the 27th of December the online hours expand.



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    #2144
    PaulT21
    Registered Users Posts: 688 ✭✭✭PaulT21


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118072740#Comment_118072740

    Trade mark that straight away @Loughc 😀



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    #2145
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    Up to a few years ago, there used to be live broadcasts until 3am in the morning. This topic was brought up last year!

    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #2146
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,758 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118076720#Comment_118076720

    I thought it was. But the search isn’t working for me 😢



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    #2147
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118076730#Comment_118076730

    You can filter your search:

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/116009358#Comment_116009358

    If you click on the arrow beside "wrote" it will take you back to that page and there is one there where you confirm that there is no live programming between 1am and 6am! So, the live closing time was 1am last year - who knows, it could be different this year.

    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #2148
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    I heard Christmas FM's station manager Dan McDermott presenting last Friday on 8Radio.com, which commenced a multi-city temporary license run last weekend. In Dublin, it is using 105.2, which Christmas FM will be using after 8Radio.Com has finished its temporary license run! I wonder will he do any live broadcasts this year on Christmas FM. I think it was mainly in its online state before and after its FM license run last year that he could be heard. Prior to last year, I never actually heard him presenting on Christmas FM. He seemed to be mainly behind the scenes.

    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #2149
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy



    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118076800#Comment_118076800

    Witchcraft!



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    #2150
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Just a wee reminder, Christmas FM back tomorrow online with presenters... goes live on FM on the 28th but starting early again online this year!!!

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2151
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,758 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118097042#Comment_118097042

    I wonder how sporadic the presenters will be online at the start? I remember last year when they launched early online last year there was only a presenter talking once every 30-45 minutes if even that often.

    The presenters had ramped up by the time the 25th of November came around.



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    #2152
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118098096#Comment_118098096

    True. Doubt I'll listen in that much this far out anyway, not quite at the stage yet we're I'll be getting the vibes enough for FONY etc.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2153
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118098343#Comment_118098343

    Same, might put it on if I think of it however still too early for me too.



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    #2154
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Online KO meant to be at midday, so turned it on there to see if its marked in any way different to the standard online all year round offering.

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2155
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    FONY on at midday... think that might be it!!

    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2156
    tscul32
    Registered Users Posts: 2,533 ✭✭✭tscul32


    I didn't know it was only starting at 12. Just happened to turn it on just before that. FONY nice to hear. Will probably leave it for a couple of weeks to listen fully but nice for today.



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    #2157
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    A former Christmas FM presenter passed away, although he would have been more associated with RTE especially 2FM:

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058215826/simon-young-rip#latest

    Post edited by Declan A Walsh on
    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #2158
    pigtail33
    Registered Users Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭pigtail33


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118101358#Comment_118101358

    I tuned it on at 12 too, hoping to hear a presenter, or something different. Little bit disappointed. I think I'll also be leaving it a few weeks before going back.



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    #2159
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    I tuned in and it was coming towards the end of I Want A Hippotamus for Christmas by Gayla Peevey! This was followed by a number of quirky tunes I really like: Grandma Got Run Over by A Reindeer (Elmo and Patsy), Another Auld Lang Syne (Dan Fogelberg) and This Is Christmas (The Goo Goo Dolls). My kind of Christmas song playlist! This was followed by Wonderful Christmastime by Paul McCartney. I turned it off at that point as I am somewhat fed up with that song by now!


    I notice that the next song title is displayed during the jingle before the song actually starts!

    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #2160
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,758 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Just flicked on ChristmasFM just now to end my working day and shaking Steven is currently blaring out.

    Fcuk it, it’s Christmas now 😂



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    #2161
    Ljmscooter
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭Ljmscooter


    Alexa:Enable the Christmas FM Skill by asking Alexa to ‘Enable the Christmas FM Skill’ and from then on just say ‘Start Christmas FM


    Yay !!! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄



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