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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘People want to puke', says Ireland AM star Muireann O'Connell as she throws dig at co-host's drink quirk
IRELAND AM star Muireann O'Connell has slammed her co-host's odd hot drink quirk. The this morning alongside presenters 3 Muireann O'Connell was disgusted by her co-host's odd drink habit 3 Muireann slammed Alan Hughes' tea 3 Muireann filmed co-host Eric Roberts seeing Alan's tea for the first time If they're not playing pranks on set, they're throwing cheeky digs at each other. Today, Muireann took to her The 41-year-old wanted to get Eric's honest reaction to seeing Alan's tea for the first time. READ MORE IN IRELAND AM The popular presenter joked in her caption: "We love when people want to puke after they see the state of @alanhughes tea." In the clip, the Irish host laughed: "We have a new reaction in the wild to Alan's tea, it hasn't happened in ages." Eric then lifted up Alan's tea cup which was totally white with the amount of milk added into it and said: "Oh no this is crazy. Is that tea?" He added: "It looks like something I've never seen before." Most read in News TV The star replied: "No this is tea, this is the way I drink my tea." Muireann cut across and remarked: "To be honest that is his tea looking a lot better because he has started putting it in for two dips." Ireland AM guest shares honest weight-loss journey Eric hilariously said: "It looks like you did this with the tea bag", and acted out dipping a tea bag into a cup at lightning speed. Alan chuckled: "Yeah it is just lots of water ." Muireann then zoomed in on her face and made a disgusted face. This comes after Eric was left The social media star was presenting for at the over the weekend and managed to get chatting to the Gladiator 2 heartthrob. 'INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE' Eric, who is a renowned The 34-year-old took to Instagram after the match to share his gratitude with fans. He wrote in his caption: "An incredible experience! Huge thank you to @bbcsport @bbcsportni for the opportunity!" But apart from the host's big presenting gig, fans honed in on the fact that he was pictured beside none other than The In a separate picture, Eric could be seen looking straight at the camera while Paul looked at him with a cheeky smile on his face. The star jokingly captioned the photo: "Find someone who looks at you the way Paul Mescal looks at me."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘The upsetting thing is, I enjoyed it', admits Ireland AM Muireann O'Connell as she gets domestic in brand-new home
IRELAND AM star Muireann O'Connell has been revelling in her new phase of life after she bought her first home with her fiance. The property back in May after four years of gruelling house hunting. 2 Muireann O'Connell shared the domestic chore she's 'enjoying' 2 Muireann joked she 'didn't realise she was doing it' renovations or revamps. But, one thing the popular presenter didn't anticipate was her desire to do house chores once she had her own home. In a clip posted to "The last time I did this I was living in my parents house and I was paid pocket money to do it and let's be honest, I took the money and I never did it." READ MORE IN IRELAND AM The Irish host joked that she "didn't even notice" she was doing it and added: "All of a sudden I was standing there with an iron in my hand." Muireann sighed as she asked: "Is this what happens when you get a house?" She then put her hands over her face and confessed: "The upsetting thing is, I enjoyed it, oh my God." The breakfast show host made sure to note that she was "hugely privileged" to have afforded her own property. Most read in News TV Since she began revamping her new home, the star has said she's With the moving boxes unpacked, Muireann has now turned her focus to decorating and renovating the space to add a bit of her own touch. Muireann O'Connell takes over from Kathryn Thomas on air The host has been bringing her fans along with her on the journey and often shares her different ideas. Muireann revealed she's had a change of heart in the colour scheme after getting inspired by some gorgeous homes . 'I'M A SHEEP' She told her followers: "I was thinking of doing something very against my personality and painting the walls with lots of colour. "There'd be pinks involved, invisible whites, greens. That is not like me, bar the time that I painted my entire room to be like Monica and Rachel's apartment in Friends. Yes, it was purple and yellow, Jesus Christ. "But I went to two of the most stylish houses I've ever been in in my life today and there was just a lot of white and then the cabinetry and the furniture did the talking. "So now I'm rethinking everything because I'm a sheep essentially."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I won't be kissing anyone today' says Ireland AM star as co-host jokingly calls her ‘dirty' after ‘downing' shot on air
IRELAND AM star Muireann O'Connell left her co-host wincing after she tried a bizarre shot on air. The Limerick beauty co-hosted the show this morning alongside Alan Hughes and Ray Foley, who was filling in for Tommy Bowe. Advertisement 3 Ray Foley was disgusted by the pickle juice shot Credit: VMTV 3 Muireann said the shot was 'tasty' Credit: VMTV 3 Niamh told Muireann and Ray about the health trend Credit: VMTV After yesterday's All-Ireland hurling final, Ray and Muireann spoke to Olympian Nadia Power and fitness expert Niamh Buffini about top recovery methods for sportspeople. Niamh brought in some concentrated pickle juice for the presenters to try as it supposedly reduces cramping. Ray was less than impressed with the drink and refused to participate in taking it. However, Muireann was more than happy to drink it and said, "so we'll just down it", before knocking it back with Niamh. Advertisement read more on ireland am Ray looked visibly disturbed and said: "Oh you dirty beggar." Muireann enjoyed the shot saying: "See I think that's delicious. Give me some beetroot now and I'm done. Yum." Ray replied: "No thanks." At the end of the segment, Ray asked Muireann: "How are you feeling after your shots?" Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Muireann replied: "I like pickle juice. What can I say? It's tasty." Ray responded: "Okay, Nadia and I will opt out of that." Ireland AM star gets unrecognisable haircut Muireann jokingly added: "I won't be giving anyone a shift today, I'll tell you that much."
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ireland AM star's replacement revealed as he's completely missing from show to jet off to Australia
IRELAND AM star Tommy Bowe was missing from the show this morning. The former rugby star usually co-hosts the programme alongside Advertisement 3 Muireann, Tommy and Alan are the weekday mainstay hosts Credit: Instagram 3 Ray Foley filled in for Tommy Bowe this morning Credit: Instagram 3 Tommy has jetted over to Australia Credit: Instagram However, The British and Irish Lions tour is taking place in Australia this year and they played their first Test match against the Australia Wallabies last Saturday, July 19. And Tommy was all smiles as he watched the game in the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, where he The tour will conclude next week on Saturday, August 2, at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Advertisement read more on ireland am It's unknown whether Tommy will be staying in Oz until then but he did have to miss Ireland AM today. Tommy was replaced by Ray Foley, who co-hosted alongside Muireann and Alan for Monday's show. Muireann stunned on air wearing a midi leopard print skirt, a black blazer and a pair of pointed black heels. Advertisement read more on the irish sun Exclusive Alan looked dapper wearing a white polo top, navy pinstripe blazer and a pair of denim jeans. While Ray, who often appears on the show to fill in for the mainstay hosts, returned on air wearing a long sleeve navy polo top and a pair of dark denim jeans. Alan Hughes throws dig at co-host in hilarious clip Ireland AM captioned the post: "MAGIC MONDAY. With all the rain happening this morning, you've no excuse not to watch the show, and we have lots to keep you entertained. "From celebrations with the All-Ireland Hurling Champions, to all the latest from the Love Island Villa & kids summer reads, you won't want to miss it. Advertisement "We are live until 10!" Last week BACK ON AIR Kathryn is currently taking a short summer break to spend time with her kids during their school holidays. Advertisement The 41-year-old posted a clip of herself in the Q102 studio and said: "Good morning, I'm trying to remember how to do radio and it's not going very well." And she pointed out how Kathryn and her team usually do a morning dance to start the day. She confessed: "I'm sorry but I can't dance." Muireann then asked the radio team: "Are you happy to have a day off of dance?" Advertisement To which Kathryn's producer replied: "Yes!" Muireann then flipped the camera around to herself and said: "Sorry Kathryn I might make them do the dance, but I'm not going to do it."
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm trying to remember how to do it, it's not going well' jokes Ireland AM fave as she takes over popular host's show
IRELAND AM star Muireann O'Connell joked she was "trying to remember how to do radio" as she took over a top host's show. The Limerick star was back on the airwaves as she covered the popular Q102 breakfast slot during regular presenter Kathryn Thomas' holidays. Advertisement 3 Muireann O'Connell presented the Q102 Morning Show 3 Muireann was filling in for Kathryn Thomas who is on holiday with her family Credit: Q102 3 Muireann shared snippets of her experience on Instagram Kathryn is currently taking a short summer break to spend time with her kids during their school holidays. The 41-year-old posted a clip of herself in the Q102 studio and said: "Good morning, I'm trying to remember how to do radio and it's not going very well." And she pointed out how Kathryn and her team usually do a morning dance to start the day. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRELAND AM However, she confessed: "I'm sorry but I can't dance." Muireann then asked the radio team: "Are you happy to have a day off of dance?" To which Kathryn's producer replied: "Yes!" Muireann then flipped the camera around to herself and said: "Sorry Kathryn I might make them do the dance, but I'm not going to do it." Advertisement Most read in News TV The star finished off by inviting followers to "come on in" and listen to her on the radio. Alan Hughes throws dig at co-host in hilarious clip This comes after Muireans said she's The Virgin Media host moved into her new pad this month after saying a she and her fiancé had rented since 2017. With the moving boxes unpacked, Muireann has now turned her focus to decorating and renovating the space to add a bit of her own touch. Advertisement HOME HASSLE And she's been bringing her fans along with her on the journey and often shares her different ideas. Muireann recently revealed she's had a change of heart in the colour scheme after getting inspired by some gorgeous homes. She told her followers: "I was thinking of doing something very against my personality and painting the walls with lots of colour. "There'd be pinks involved, invisible whites, greens. Advertisement "That is not like me, bar the time that I painted my entire room to be like Monica and Rachel's apartment in Friends. Yes, it was purple and yellow, Jesus Christ. "But I went to two of the most stylish houses I've ever been in in my life today and there was just a lot of white and then the cabinetry and the furniture did the talking. "So now I'm rethinking everything because I'm a sheep essentially."
