Kieran Cuddihy presents ‘Liveline’ on RTÉ Radio 1 RTÉ Radio 1 is preparing for its biggest change in decades — to the station’s jingles. It comes after former Liveline host Joe Duffy said he was surprised that station bosses changed the programme’s iconic theme tune once Kieran Cuddihy took over as the show’s presenter. Source … Read more
‘It’s the biggest job on Irish TV – you can’t be too coy,’ says man who took over from Duffy Liveline host Kieran Cuddihy says he would love to present ‘The Late Late Show’ RTÉ’s new signing Kieran Cuddihy has said he would love to eventually front The Late Late Show. “Yes, why not? People … Read more
The veteran RTÉ broadcaster said it was an “evocative” vital cue for listeners, especially given the show’s challenging mid‑afternoon slot, and helped to draw listeners. The signature tune, Over the Moor by Irish band Stockton’s Wing, had been the theme for the flagship programme on RTÉ Radio 1 for four decades until Kieran Cuddihy took … Read more
Poll reveals Katie Hannon is favourite to take Joe Duffy’s ‘Liveline’ role Ryan Tubridy. Photo: Colin Keegan The majority of the public think former RTÉ presenter Ryan Tubridy should pay back the €150,000 he received as part of the controversial deal to enable top-ups to his salary, which were kept secret by the broadcaster. The … Read more
Newstalk presenter Anton Savage has been linked as a “real contender” for the high-profile RTÉ Radio 1 slot. In a clear break with tradition, which often sees the most lucrative gigs going to existing talent, RTÉ has put out a casting call for presenters to fill the Liveline role. An RTÉ spokesperson said that “nothing … Read more
Whoever succeeds Joe Duffy is likely to be on some €100,000 less than he was paid While presenter Katie Hannon has been mentioned by some as a “favourite” to take over Liveline — having occupied the “Talk to Joe” seat in his absence — a well-placed insider said that it’s far from a done deal. … Read more
The presenter, who is an avid painter, ‘wasn’t suitable’ for the role, according to minister Joe Duffy painting at his home in Clontarf. Photo: Douglas O’Connor RTÉ star Joe Duffy applied for a seat on the board of the National Gallery — and was turned down. The broadcaster made the admission on his Liveline radio … Read more
Radio reviews: Newstalk Breakfast, Today with Claire Byrne and Liveline Biologist and environmentalist Éanna Ní Lamhna had fantastic advice for listeners There’s a lot of bad news to be faced every morning. Not even Marty Whelan can make it better reading out the headlines, just one damn thing after another. And then Éanna Ní Lamhna, … Read more
Radio reviews: RTÉ’s News at One; Liveline; and Sunday Miscellany Chef Kevin Dundon with his dance partner Rebecca Scott on DWTS. Photo: Kyran O’Brien You could hear in his voice that the caller to Liveline (RTÉ1, weekdays, 1.45pm) was deeply upset. “I was really, really shocked,” he said. “I was actually in bits crying.” It … Read more