Declan Lynch: Liveline is on the case of the woman and the Prague tickets that never were

Radio reviews Troy Parrott after scoring the winner against Hungary last November. Photo: Getty Everyone hates a ­scammer. So there was much sympathy for the ­Liveline (RTÉ1, weekdays, 1.45pm) caller telling ­Kieran Cuddihy about the two tickets she “bought” online for Czechia v Ireland in Prague – tickets that she’s been chasing for six weeks, … Read more

Meningitis strain in Kent outbreak has led to 12 deaths in Ireland in past five years

A Kent student is given a meningitis B vaccination yesterday. Photo: Reuters Twelve people in Ireland have died over the last five years from the dangerous strain of meningitis found in several of those infected in the outbreak of the disease in Kent, England. The 12 deaths from meningitis B, which occurred between 2021 and … Read more

Newstalk could have handled my switch to weekend show in a better way, says Pat Kenny

As he moves to a new weekend slot, the presenter explains why radio is a ruthless business Broadcaster Pat Kenny at the Westbury Hotel, Dublin. Photo: David Conachy It’s Thursday morning in the Westbury Hotel, and Pat Kenny is in a subdued mood. He has just returned from a week in Portugal and we’re talking … Read more

Ciara Kelly shares tough week as she returns to work after sister’s death

Newstalk broadcaster Ciara Kelly has returned to work after the death of her sister, Dara, last week Ciara Kelly on her 100 Days of Walking Challenge Ciara Kelly has revealed that she has returned to her broadcasting duties following the loss of her sister, Dara, last week. The presenter explained that her older sister endured … Read more

Declan Lynch: It was peculiar that Liveline didn’t kick off Monday’s or Tuesday’s show with an update on the Seamus Culleton story which had changed over the weekend

Whither the tale of Seamus Culleton? Liveline host Kieran Cuddihy. Photo: Steve Humphreys The latest radio listenership figures showed ­exceptional growth in the audience for Lyric FM. It increased its share to 3.1pc from 2.5pc, the kind of jump which is regarded as freakish by those in the radio audience percentage jump game. It’s especially … Read more

So what was in the bag? We asked Claire Byrne about Paschal Donohoe’s gift

We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more