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RTÉ News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Lottie Ryan introduces Riverdance performance in 'full circle moment'
Lottie Ryan introduced a special performance of Riverdance at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin on Wednesday night, following in her father Gerry Ryan's footsteps. On Wednesday, 700 Riverdanc e alumni gathered in the audience to watch the current cast, Riverdance 30 – The New Generation, performing ahead of its summer run opening tonight, 5 June. Former Riverdance dancers and musicians from across the world travelled to Dublin for the special performance. Watch: Special performance of Riverdance at The Gaiety Theatre The 2FM presenter took to the stage at the Dublin theatre to echo the words that her father and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú said when introducing the interval act of the Eurovision 31 years ago, saying "Ladies and Gentlemen, Riverdance". Taking to Instagram, Lottie said it was a "full circle moment". Watch: Eurovision hosts Gerry Ryan and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú were blown away by Riverdance in 1994 Riverdance's 30-year anniversary celebrations kicked off last week as Riverdance - The New Generation tour began in Florida. The tour will take in 45 locations across the USA and Canada until the end June and 30 dates across the UK later in 2025 before wrapping up the anniversary year in Belfast. Riverdance kicks off its summer run at the Gaiety Theatre tonight, 5 June, and runs until 7 September.
Herald Sun
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Herald Sun
JayCo, JB Group: Victorian caravan makers fear job losses
Don't miss out on the headlines from Leader . Followed categories will be added to My News. An influx of cheaper imports and overseas dumping could wreak havoc on Victoria's caravan industry, with local manufacturers bracing for 'casualties' akin to the nation's car industry. It comes amid fears US tariffs whacked on countries like China — a dominant player in caravan manufacturing — could create an overflow of imports 'that don't meet the same regulations' in the Australian market, putting local manufacturing jobs at risk. About 93 per cent of Australia's caravans and RVs are built in Victoria, with manufacturers employing nearly 10,000 people statewide. Caravan Industry Victoria chief executive Daniel Sahlberg said manufacturers were 'fearful' of job losses amid a predicted overseas onslaught. 'Our guys are scared of what could happen to them and their jobs,' he said. 'The fear now is with tariffs put on by the US, would countries like China look here to dump (caravans) here. 'We have concerns already on some products that the gas and electrical installations in particular are not being regulated here. 'Anything that comes from overseas doesn't need to be certified, with the reason being that the regulations here are tied to caravans manufactured in Australia.' Victoria's caravan sector contributed about $3.5bn to the state's economy last year. There are 211,000 registered caravans in Victoria, with postcodes which cover areas like Ballarat, Bendigo, Cranbourne and Geelong having the most. Jayco chief executive Gerry Ryan — whose company turns 50 this year and manufactures about 9000 units a year — predicted the industry would face 'casualties' in coming years. 'It's going to be tough,' he said. 'What the biggest issue is, some of these products are not compliant ... I don't mind competing on a level playing but not when we have to comply and other manufacturers don't.' Likewise JB Group chief executive Chris Polites — whose father George was the boss of Ford Australia — said local manufacturers faced greater challenges around compliance and regulatory costs. 'We believe we build a better van and stand behind our quality … sometimes we feel like we're let down and we don't get a lot of help protecting or celebrating that,' he said. 'I came out of automotive manufacturing — that's gone, we lost that. There are lots of former suppliers now working in caravans because there are none left. 'We could have the same knock on that we saw with cars and we all should be aware of that and do something to protect it.' Mr Polites said his business model had shifted as a result, moving towards offering more 'premium' caravans and RVs. 'Our business strategy has changed since we've had to deal with imports,' he said. 'We no longer play in those entry levels, lower margins and more accessible categories. We push our offerings as more premium and capable because we don't think the imports compete with us in that area.' Adding to the industry's challenges was a dip in sales after a boom during the pandemic, according to Mr Sahlberg. 'Our intel of the industry tells us that sales are down closer to 30 or 40 per cent,' he said. 'Victoria gets hit the hardest, sales are down everywhere but Victoria feels it the most as 93 per cent of caravans are made here.' Last year caravan makers Highline and Tango Caravans collapsed, with both owing millions to creditors. In Tango's case more than 30 customers lost tens of thousands of dollars in paid deposits after the company entered liquidation.
BreakingNews.ie
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Joe Duffy announces retirement from RTÉ after 37 years
Broadcaster Joe Duffy has announced he is retiring from RTÉ after 37 years. The presenter confirmed on Thursday that his final time hosting Liveline will be Friday, June 27th. Advertisement He has hosted the popular RTÉ Radio 1 phone-in show since 1998. "After 37 wonderful years here in RTÉ, and 27 years presenting Liveline, it has been an incredible honour and privilege to be part of a programme that relied entirely on trust: the trust of our listeners," Duffy said. "People felt they could pick up the phone, ring Liveline, and share their lives, problems, stories sad, bad, sometimes mad and funny, their struggles, and their victories. I never took that for granted, not for a single minute. Joe Duffy and Gay Byrne (1994) Joe Duffy in 1997 "RTÉ has been a great place to work. Public service has always been at its heart. And now, after many happy years, I've decided the time has come to move on. Advertisement "I would like to thank you the listener for tuning in each and every day, it has been an honour to sit in this seat and hear your stories." Born in January 1956 and raised in Ballyfermot, Dublin, Duffy originally pursued social work at Trinity College. He was actively involved in student politics and went on to serve as President of the Union of Students in Ireland. Duffy led protests on campus highlighting access to education and spent two weeks in Mountjoy Prison as a result. Gerry Ryan with Joe Duffy in 1999 Joe Duffy in 1998 After working in the probation service, he joined RTÉ as a radio producer in 1989, and came to prominence as a reporter on the Gay Byrne Show. He presented programmes like Soundbyte before taking over Liveline in 1998. RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst described Duffy as "an icon of broadcasting", while RTÉ's director of audio Patricia Monahan said the contribution Duffy had made to RTÉ and Liveline "cannot be overstated." Duffy will appear as Patrick Kielty's special guest on The Late Late Show on Friday night. RTÉ said the next presenter of Liveline will be announced in the autumn, and Duffy is expected to contribute to RTÉ's 100th anniversary commemorations in 2026.
Dublin Live
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Lottie Ryan opens up on moment she learned her dad Gerry Ryan had died
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Lottie Ryan has opened about the moment she found out her dad, legendary broadcaster Gerry Ryan, had died. Marking the 15th anniversary of the RTE 2FM star's passing, Ms Ryan appeared on tonight's Late Late Show for an emotional interview with host Patrick Kielty. Discussing the day Gerry Ryan died in 2010, she said: "I was actually at home that day. I don't know if I was skipping college on purpose or what I was doing, but I was at home with my brother. "He didn't go on air that morning and I was listening and I tried to ring him, and he would never not answer the phone to me, and he didn't answer the phone. "So I kind of thought, oh, maybe he's not well. I left it for about 20 minutes, and when he didn't call me back, I went to call him again, and I was like, that's really weird that he wouldn't answer a second time. "So I started texting him, and wasn't getting anything. And then I think a couple of hours later, maybe around midday, the doorbell rang. And I think a lot of people say this when they have somebody really close to them that's passed away. "There's something in you that just knows something's happened. You just, I don't know what it is, but I just knew something. Then I walked downstairs and our GP was at the front door, and I opened the door, and I just instantly, I was like, 'where is he?'. "You know, obviously it took me a while to process. I thought maybe he was in hospital where I knew he was under a lot of stress, and I thought maybe he had just had a heart attack. But obviously it was worse than that, but something in you just knows. I mean so many people who lose someone, the pain and the intensity of that is something so hard." Ms Ryan also opened up about the difficulty of dealing with grief in the public eye. "I feel we were kind of locked up in the house for quite a while, like you couldn't really go out for a walk to get some fresh air, or you kind of felt like everyone was staring at you all the time and expecting you to be crying constantly," she said. "So, you know, one of the big things with grief is the first morning you wake up and they're not the first thing on your mind you feel guilty about. So it kind of felt like that constantly. Was like people were watching you, waiting to see you get upset and that's really difficult. So it prolonged the process, I think, and I think it's probably deeply affected all of us, but we are a really tight knit family." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Independent
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Late Late Show to host Tánaiste Simon Harris, Lottie Ryan and Boyzlife
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Minister for Defence and Fine Gael leader will discuss topics including neutrality, defence and the ongoing threat of a trade war. Just after the 15th anniversary of the death of her father, Gerry Ryan, 2fm presenter Lottie Ryan will join host Patrick Kielty to reflect on the groundbreaking radio host's life and legacy. Boyband stars Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden - also known as Boyzlife - will drop in to chat. Following the release of the docuseries Boyzone: No Matter What, they will reflect on life in two of the world's biggest boybands, Boyzone and Westlife. And as the Grand Ole Opry country music event in Nashville, Tennessee marks its 100th anniversary, the Late Late Show will pay tribute to the institution with a special performance from three of Ireland's brightest young country stars - Claudia Buckley, David James and Gerry Guthrie.
