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Extra.ie
a day ago
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- Extra.ie
A swim in the sea or a pint in the pub? It's hard to choose admits Dermot Bannon
TV Architect Dermot Bannon says swimming in the sea has become an integral part of his life, even as important as going to the pub for a pint. The 52-year-old Room to Improve host regularly meets up with a group of friends for a dip, no matter how cold the weather. 'There is something about me and cold water,' he says in an interview with today's Magazine. 'I love it and always have, ever since I was a child growing up in Malahide. I was never a natural sports person, but I could swim. When people started going to the gym, I'd head to the pool. Dermot Bannon. Pic: RTÉ 'Now I love sea swimming. For me, it's a reset. If I'm ever feeling stressed or worried about stuff, I go to the sea and I throw myself in. It rights everything for me, and I come out of it in a much better place.' Asked to choose between a trip to the pub for a pint or a sea swim followed by a flask of hot coffee and a chat on the beach, Bannon admits it would be a hard call. 'They're nearly equal at this stage,' he laughs. 'Nearly.' Dermot Bannon. Pic: Tom Honan Bannon said spending time with friends is something he now prioritises after being a self-confessed 'workaholic'. But a health scare last year prompted him to reassess his priorities. 'I've always been a bit of a workaholic – work now and enjoy life later was my mantra. But I live in the present now. I don't really care as much about the future. I grab on to what I have right in front of me, which has been an eye-opener. 'Maybe you should be doing those things now. Work can always wait.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Popular RTE show disappears off air as replacement revealed in summer shake-up
A FAN favourite RTE show has disappeared off air and its replacement has now been confirmed. , hosted by , and Advertisement 2 RTE is having a schedule shake-up 2 Today has wrapped up for its annual summer break Credit: The popular chat show airs every Monday to Friday at 3.30pm to 5.40pm. Daithi co-hosts with Sinead every Monday and Tuesday before he's joined by Maura on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. However, the series has wrapped up for its annual The hit chat show was jam-packed this season with appearances from many Advertisement READ MORE ON RTE Next Friday, in Today's usual slot, Frankie Drake Mysteries is a drama series, set in stylish 1920s Toronto, that follows the female-only agency Drake Private Detectives, led by the eponymous Frankie Drake and her partner Trudy Clarke. Incorporating a brand of justice that doesn't always follow the law, Frankie and Trudy investigate mysteries and crimes that either the police refuse to take on, or that their clients cannot take to the police at all. Also in Today's slot, RTE will be showing an episode of Room to Improve at 4.40pm Advertisement most read in the irish sun Exclusive The popular show sees architect Today will be back on air in September for the new autumn RTE schedule. A look at tonight's episode of Fair City Maura and Daithi were At the beginning of the show, Daithi remarked: "Our final show of season 13, can you believe it?" Advertisement The Daithi said: "I think this year and last year have gone so fast Maura. it might be also kind of..." OFF AIR Maura cut across him and said laughing: "It might be us ageing!" Daithi replied: "Well... getting up the ranks - I was going to say, but yeah. We've had so much fun." Advertisement Maura added: "We have actually, it's been brilliant." At the end of the programme, the pair took a few moments to thank their listeners. Daithi said: "Sin é." Maura said: "That is it. Oh my God, yes. Season 13, of the show. No, we can't believe it. It's just unreal. Advertisement "Listen, thanks to our guests. Thanks to all of you as well for watching. And thanks to our great Today show team behind the scenes who put us on air every single day."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘It's unreal' – says RTE star Maura Derrane in disbelief as she finishes up on air with Daithi in ‘final show' statement
RTE stars Maura Derrane and Daithi O Se were left in disbelief as they finished up on air this evening. , hosted by , and 3 Maura and Daithi co-hosted their last show of season 13 of Today Credit: RTE 3 Maura and Daithi couldn't believe how quick the year went Credit: RTE 3 Maura and Daithi thanked their loyal viewers Credit: RTE The popular chat show airs every Monday to Friday at 3.30pm to 5.40pm. Daithi co-hosts with Sinead every Monday and Tuesday before he's joined by Maura on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. However, the series wrapped up for its annual Maura got all dolled up for the occasion wearing a cream floral print shift dress with collar and button details and a belt cinched in at her waist. read more on maura derrane While Daithi looked dapper wearing a denim shirt, navy blazer and a pair of black trousers. At the beginning of the show, Daithi remarked: "Our final show of season 13, can you believe it?" The Galway native replied: "I can't believe it actually it has just flown in. I know we say this every year but this year has especially gone so fast." Daithi said: "I think this year and last year have gone so fast Maura. it might be also kind of..." read more on the irish sun Maura cut across him and said laughing: "It might be us ageing!" Daithi replied: "Well... getting up the ranks - I was going to say, but yeah. We've had so much fun." Maura Derrane shows off beauty routine ahead of major awards show Maura added: "We have actually, it's been brilliant." At the end of the programme this evening, the pair took a few moments to thank their listeners. Daithi said: "Sin é." Maura said: "That is it. Oh my God, yes. Season 13, of the show. No, we can't believe it. It's just unreal. "Listen, thanks to our guests. Thanks to all of you as well for watching. And thanks to our great Today show team behind the scenes who put us on air every single day." REPLACEMENT Daithi added: "That's it. We are back after the summer. So we hope you will have a summer full of sunshine and great fun as well." Maura blew kisses to her viewers and added: Absolutely. Take care. Have a great summer." Next Friday, in Today's usual slot, RTE will be showing a repeat episode of Frankie Drake Mysteries at 3.20pm and an episode of Room to Improve at 4.40pm. The hit chat show was jam-packed this season with appearances from many Today will be back on air in September for the new autumn RTE schedule
Extra.ie
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
The most memorable Late Late Show bits from Kielty's second season
Patrick Kielty's second season as host of the Late Late Show is coming to an end this Friday, with the show set to take its summer break. Patrick, who took over as host from Ryan Tubridy in 2023, will host the final episode of this season after an eventful year, both news and entertainment wise; from a general election, to departures and arrivals on radio stations, and of course, those who we had to say goodbye to. But what were the most memorable moments of this past season of the Late Late Show? Ahead of playing Mick McCarthy on a film about Saipan, Steve Coogan gave his two cents on the issue that continues to divide the nation: should Roy have gone home? Pic: RTÉ Because it hasn't been done to death quite yet, Steve Coogan was announced as Mick McCarthy in a dramatisation of the argument that divided a nation. With then Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane getting sent home by the then Republic of Ireland manager Mick/walking out due to the inadequate training conditions (depending on who you ask), Steve gave his two cents on the row over two decades later. While playing Mick may have influenced his decision to ever so slightly lean toward the gaffer, Steve revealed that Roy would always have a defender in his mother — saying, 'It's very hard to say, probably because I'm playing Mick I'm 51% on Team Mick and 49% on Team Roy. 'My mother would never hear a word said against Roy Keane. There is something visceral about [Roy], again to do with national identity, something very authentic about him. There is something visceral about him, again to do with national identity, something very authentic about him.' Comedian and arch-nemesis of Donald Trump, Rosie O'Donnell, moved to Ireland following Mr Trump's re-election as President of the US with her child, Clay. Appearing on the Late Late Show alongside Daniel O'Donnell (no relation), Daniel regaled her with a brilliant story of the time he and Majella appeared on Room to Improve, with Rosie either politely listening or being genuinely engaged with Daniel's story. However, the piece de resistance came after Patrick gave Rosie arguably the most Irish housewarming present ever — a Daniel O'Donnell calendar, with Patrick telling Rosie 'it's the law that every Irish household have these.' Patrick gave a heartbreaking tribute to his mum a week after she passed, saying that she always watched the Late Late — even after he got the job as presenter. Pic: RTE Earlier this year, Patrick had to pay a heartbreaking goodbye to his mother Mary. Opening that year's St Patrick's Day special following his mum's passing, Patrick spoke emotionally about Mrs Kielty, who'd watched the Late Late religiously throughout her life — joking 'she still kept watching even after I got the gig.' 'In over 50 years, Mary never missed a Late Late show, and there was no way she'd want me to miss this one for her tonight,' Patrick said as he teared up. 'And so I couldn't be prouder to stand here and say, This one's for you, Mary.' Pic: Late Late Show/X Doireann Garrihy shocked the nation when she departed the 2FM Breakfast show last May… and shocked the nation again six months later, when she announced that she was back on the airwaves in an afternoon slot. Speaking on her decision to leave and then come back, Doireann told Patrick that she wasn't surprised at the backlash given that she was one of several hosts that left the station; saying 'The timing was strange, because obviously I kind of said I was leaving, and then a number of different presenters left. So it was a weird time. I wasn't surprised. 'I wasn't surprised by that at all. Of course, it was a strange time.' Pic: The Late Late Show/X Well before he was telling people to follow him because he was delicious and performing his music for thousands of people, Garron Noone suffered from agoraphobia — something, he said, left him housebound for about five years. '[It] eventually got to the point where I couldn't leave the house without having a panic attack, so I spent about five years completely housebound,' Garron said. 'I couldn't go to the shop, I worked at a phone shop – I could go there and have panic attacks at work, but I did nothing else. No social life, no nothing.' TikTok and his social media presence helped tremendously, however; with Garron saying 'I found I couldn't find people to relate to, so I'd like to put it out there just — if you're having this experience, it is something you can get through. Things can get better. It takes time, but it's definitely gotten better for me for sure.' Following the release of her father's killers Molly and Tom Martens, Sarah Corbett Lynch bravely spoke about the night her father died, including how she was coerced by Molly Martens to create falsehoods around her father's treatment of her and her brother Jack. 'I lied for Molly… it was because I loved her, and someone I loved and trusted was telling me to lie about someone else that I loved and trusted, calling it the truth,' Sarah said. 'We had to come to terms with the fact that words we said are a part of the reason why the Martens are walking free today,' Sarah added. 'But it also gave me the realisation that I was looking at it through the eyes that I am now, and thinking 'how can I say those things?' 'I think looking at it in the courtroom, I was so young and so scared, and I knew I had to go home with Molly after that. My dad was gone, and I had to live with the Martens. I did what I had to do because I was scared.' The season finale of the Late Late Show will take place on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player this Friday (May 9) at 9.35pm.
Extra.ie
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Daniel O'Donnell laughing all the way to the bank as company profits revealed
Country star Daniel O'Donnell is certainly not singing the blues when it comes to his finances, with the Donegal legend's music company posting whopper profits of just under €4million, can reveal. Crooner Daniel and his wife Majella are both listed as co-directors of the firm DOD Limited , with the company just posting its most recent accounts showing earnings including capital and reserves amounting to €3,991,752. Daniel's music business has been operational for decades, and this €4million figure relates to accumulated earnings for his musical endeavours throughout the years. Daniel O'Donnell. Pic: David Thompson/FilmMagic A national treasure and icon of the music industry, Daniel's money pile is well-earned after decades of gigging in Ireland and across the globe. Much-loved for his music and his philanthropic side, Daniel and Majella are renowned for their charity benefits for sick children, abandoned dogs, and even to help his entertainment colleagues during the COVID pandemic shutdown. Daniel O'Donnell. Pic: David Redfern/Redferns As well as an all-star couple the pair status appeared alongside Dermot Bannon on a celebrity iteration of Room to Improve. The show was one of the most watched Room to Improve programmes, with the good-natured spats between the budget-cautious Daniel and the spend-all-around Dermot Bannon proving a hilarious reality show double act. Daniel O'Donnell and Majella O'Donnell. Pic:Daniel O'Donnell has been a staple on the country & western scene for the past three decades. His top hits include I Just Want to Dance With You and Stand Beside Me, and his albums regularly hit the number one spots both here and in the US, where he is a massive hit. His popularity in the States soared when the couple recorded a TV series of road trips there, including the famous Route 66 mega craic agus ceoil Midwest journey.
