Sky News Weather - blocking off Ireland

Flesh Gorden · 29-01-2009 7:52pm #1

Alright usually I'm the calmest person anyone could know, It's very rare that I let something get to me or for that matter go complaining about things

But does anyone get seriously annoyed by Jo Whe*ler on Sky News who always stands right in front of Ireland during the forecast

(She's the middle aged lady with the copperish hair and deep voice)

I need to repair my wiper arm before work tomorrow, but because of her I have no idea if it'll be dry enough to do so

I think there's another english girl who does the same, a blonde lady, don't know her name

If it wasn't for Lisa Burke and the grey haired guy I'd never tune in

I was thinking of contacting sky - see if they'll do anything
(the 3rd one down seems to be the right one)

* still at least its not as bad as the bbc or that dub dope on tv3

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Davidius · 29-01-2009 8:03pm

I didn't even think anybody really watched Sky News. This is news to me!

krudler · 29-01-2009 8:06pm

But does anyone get seriously annoyed by Jo Whe*ler on Sky News who always stands right in front of Ireland during the forecast

(She's the middle aged lady with the copperish hair and deep voice)

Not really....Is she blocking Irelands view? or it possible because she needs to stand there to point out the British weather? since sky is a british channel? who cares?!

wylo · 29-01-2009 8:09pm

Flesh Gorden wrote: »

Alright usually I'm the calmest person anyone could know, It's very rare that I let something get to me or for that matter go complaining about things

But does anyone get seriously annoyed by Jo Whe*ler on Sky News who always stands right in front of Ireland during the forecast

(She's the middle aged lady with the copperish hair and deep voice)

I need to repair my wiper arm before work tomorrow, but because of her I have no idea if it'll be dry enough to do so

I think there's another english girl who does the same, a blonde lady, don't know her name

If it wasn't for Lisa Burke and the grey haired guy I'd never tune in

I was thinking of contacting sky - see if they'll do anything
(the 3rd one down seems to be the right one)

* still at least its not as bad as the bbc or that dub dope on tv3

.

Stop moaning and just watch the Irish weather forecast instead of a British one so!

mike65 · 29-01-2009 8:09pm

Try watching RTE for Irish weather, usually works a treat.

Tom65 · 29-01-2009 8:09pm

If only there was somewhere on this internet thing to find out tomorrow's weather...

phasers · 29-01-2009 8:10pm

www.meteireann.ie

A mild, wet windy day tomorrow, with further rain in all areas and some heavy falls occasionally - posssibly leading to localised flooding. Temperatures reaching 8 to 11 degrees in fresh to strong southeasterly winds.

ShooterSF · 29-01-2009 8:10pm

Not looking good for your wipers.

Edit: Damn you phasers

Hogzy · 29-01-2009 8:13pm

You have the internet...

www.met.ie

www.windguru.com (sailing weather but gives an eirily accurate rain/cloud cover forecast for the week ahead)

Flesh Gorden · 29-01-2009 8:16pm

considering the amount of money they make over here they should at least make an effort

besides you don't someone pointing out obvious things like where its going to rain while blocking off half the screen

ok rant over

Vain · 29-01-2009 8:17pm

Where is this Ireland you speak of? Is it a forgotten land of the english:pac:

zonEEE · 29-01-2009 8:18pm

r t e

Scawgeen · 29-01-2009 8:18pm

mike65 wrote: »

Try watching RTE for Irish weather, usually works a treat.

Why does RTE sometimes do the weather forecast for Spain, South of France, Italy and the snow resorts. Does anybody care whether it's raining in Paris tonight or cloudy in Rome.

ejmaztec · 29-01-2009 8:18pm

Perhaps her arse is the size of a small country.

Saibh · 29-01-2009 8:20pm

Scawgeen wrote: »

Why does RTE sometimes do the weather forecast for Spain, South of France, Italy and the snow resorts. Does anybody care whether it's raining in Paris tonight or cloudy in Rome.

You might if you were going on holidays to those destinations

ejmaztec · 29-01-2009 8:20pm

Scawgeen wrote: »

Why does RTE sometimes do the weather forecast for Spain, South of France, Italy and the snow resorts. Does anybody care whether it's raining in Paris tonight or cloudy in Rome.

Why the fuck don't they just show Kerry for the same reason?

Nodin · 29-01-2009 8:32pm

Scawgeen wrote: »

Why does RTE sometimes do the weather forecast for Spain, South of France, Italy and the snow resorts. Does anybody care whether it's raining in Paris tonight or cloudy in Rome.

Long ago, in a more properous age - a golden age, some would say - people would have the cash to head off to these places. Now ye'd be lucky to afford two nights in the pub.

The guy · 29-01-2009 8:35pm

Sky news is Crap anyway, it's like the english Fox news.

Biggins · 29-01-2009 8:39pm

We're lucky to be on the map.
I remember when some English stations just used to show Northern Ireland (+ Eng, Scotland and Wales) on their walls, the republic having mysteriously vanished!

javaboy · 29-01-2009 8:52pm

Biggins wrote: »

We're lucky to be on the map.
I remember when some English stations just used to show Northern Ireland (+ Eng, Scotland and Wales) on their walls, the republic having mysteriously vanished!

Meh people will complain if a British station gives the weather for the republic because they think they own it and other people will complain if they leave out the republic. You can't win.

Ruu_Old · 29-01-2009 8:54pm

Gerald Fleming not good enough for ya? Brit lover, you sicken me! :mad:

Bobeagleburger · 29-01-2009 8:54pm

They dont show Ireland because its an english channel ffs

You dont see RTE giving updates for gusterly winds in Sunderland or severe hail in Blackpool

Biggins · 29-01-2009 8:54pm

javaboy wrote: »

Meh people will complain if a British station gives the weather for the republic because they think they own it and other people will complain if they leave out the republic. You can't win.

Yep, that about sums it up.

As others mentioned already, there's other ways to source weather.
Yea its a gripe of sorts but heck, things could be worse.
At least they now acknowledge we exist, its a start! :pac:

galwayrush · 29-01-2009 9:02pm

She's only hiding a massive rain cloud .:D

Mental Mickey · 29-01-2009 9:06pm

First prize for most USELESS THREAD EVER.

Biggins · 29-01-2009 9:06pm

galwayrush wrote: »

She's only hiding a massive rain cloud .:D

Next week she will be hiding snow. O' look, we're weather forecasters too!

(Where do I get paid?)

pablomakaveli · 29-01-2009 9:07pm

Biggins wrote: »

We're lucky to be on the map.
I remember when some English stations just used to show Northern Ireland (+ Eng, Scotland and Wales) on their walls, the republic having mysteriously vanished!

Or UTV weather which gave the impression that the weather stopped south of the border.

Biggins · 29-01-2009 9:08pm

pablomakaveli wrote: »

Or UTV weather which gave the impression that the weather stopped south of the border.

Aye, I remember that. That was funny!
Bloomin' Unionists! :rolleyes:

ruairithomson · 29-01-2009 9:11pm

I'm glad its not just me - we have often noticed a low front over munster;)

Biggins · 29-01-2009 9:12pm

ruairithomson wrote: »

I'm glad its not just me - we have often noticed a low front over munster;)

Meh... Thats just me mother in laws flat chest! :rolleyes:

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 30-01-2009 1:36pm

ejmaztec wrote: »

Why the fuck don't they just show Kerry for the same reason?

It's raining in Kerry. You don't to tell people that. They know. We know. That tribe they found in South America recently know that it's rainging Kerry.

chin_grin · 30-01-2009 1:44pm

Flesh Gorden wrote: »

I need to repair my wiper arm before work tomorrow

.......................why didn't anyone pick up on this? Is it just me? Have I a filthy mind? Oh lawdy lawdy lawd.

ejmaztec · 30-01-2009 1:44pm

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

It's raining in Kerry. You don't to tell people that. They know. We know. That tribe they found in South America recently know that it's rainging Kerry.

.....all that rain-dancing at the crossroads we have down here.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 30-01-2009 1:49pm

Out of interest and chronic boredom, I just looked up the weater forecast for Kerry. ANd guess what?

Met.ie wrote:

30 January 2009 11:55

Today

Widespread rain this afternoon and evening. The rain will be heavy at times in many areas with local flooding especially in southern districts. Extensive hill fog also. Afternoon temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees and rather windy in eastern areas.

http://www.met.ie/Default.asp?LW=Kerry

Mark200 · 30-01-2009 1:57pm

Pfft I watch Sky News quite a lot and have never noticed this or considered it a problem. Most of the time when they're doing the weather they do give Ireland one or two mentions, which is more than I'd expect from a British news channel. And anyway, even if they didn't mention Ireland....I think you'll pretty much get the point from the British weather. Do you expect to hear "heavy showers over Wales and Scotland, but 20 degrees and clear skies over Ireland" ??

biggles007 · 01-10-2011 12:35pm

http://www.sat24.com/gb

Pleanty of weather here

Sonnenblumen · 01-10-2011 1:06pm

Flesh Gorden wrote: »

Alright usually I'm the calmest person anyone could know, It's very rare that I let something get to me or for that matter go complaining about things

But does anyone get seriously annoyed by Jo Whe*ler on Sky News who always stands right in front of Ireland during the forecast

(She's the middle aged lady with the copperish hair and deep voice)

I need to repair my wiper arm before work tomorrow, but because of her I have no idea if it'll be dry enough to do so

I think there's another english girl who does the same, a blonde lady, don't know her name

If it wasn't for Lisa Burke and the grey haired guy I'd never tune in

I was thinking of contacting sky - see if they'll do anything
(the 3rd one down seems to be the right one)

* still at least its not as bad as the bbc or that dub dope on tv3

.

Replacing a wiper is the least of your worries

darkman2 · 01-10-2011 1:17pm

"Sky News Weather - blocking off Ireland"

Ireland blocking off Sky News would be win.

Irish Guitarist · 01-10-2011 2:15pm

I like her. She can stand wherever she likes.

Why did you replace one of the e's in Wheeler with an asterix by the way? Is a wheeler something rude that I'm not aware of?

EDIT - I just noticed this thread was over two years old.

01-10-2011 2:27pm

Want to know the weather?

Go outside.

KeithM89_old · 01-10-2011 2:33pm

Old thread is old...

Sky News Weather - blocking off Ireland

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