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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ryan Tubridy makes return to UK festival with Virgin Radio star Chris Evans
Ex-RTE star Ryan Tubridy is set to return to CarFest in the UK with Virgin Radio star Chris Evans. The Dubliner made his debut at the Hampshire festival last year and organisers have announced the Virgin Radio host will return again this year. CarFest, which takes place between August 22 and 24 at Laverstoke Farm, will host live music, cars, comedy, food, wellness and more, all while raising vital funds for UK children's charities. The main stage line-up features Busted, Rita Ora, Travis, Madness, Tom Walker, Sam Ryder, Kim Wilde, Squeeze, The Boomtown Rats and Seasick Steve. Tubridy will return to The Author's Stage in StarFest to chat with literary and cultural voices; including Ben Miller, Dom Joly, Ed Byrne, Rev. Richard Coles, Cecilia Ahern and Adele Parks, amongst a host of others. Author and journalist Bryony Gordon will join Tubridy to co-host this increasingly popular stage and offering festivalgoers a packed weekend of insightful and entertaining discussion. Now in its 13th year, and founded by Virgin Radio presenter Chris Evans, CarFest offers more than just cars. Festival-goers can experience six distinct festivals sited across the 500-acre site: StarFest (celebrity guests and expert talks), FoodFest, SpaFest, KidsFest, RetroFest and CarFest itself - showcasing breathtaking vehicles and high-octane experiences. SpaFest returns with a revitalised wellbeing programme featuring experts such as Jason Grayston, Julia Bradbury, Sally Gunnell OBE DL and Dr Julie Smith. FoodFest brings a mouth-watering schedule of live cooking shows, tastings, and chef Q&As led by Si King of The Hairy Bikers, with culinary legends like Rosemary Shrager, Atul Kochhar, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Glynn Purnell, and Tom Parker Bowles appearing across the weekend. CarFest remains committed to raising money for vital UK children's charities. Since its launch in 2012, the festival has donated 10 per cent of the ticket price, as well as 100 per cent of its profits, raising an impressive €1.5 million in 2024 alone. The 2025 edition will continue to support BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, Starlight Children's Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Epilepsy and local Hampshire hospice Naomi House & Jacksplace. Tickets are on sale now at
The Journal
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Taoiseach defends going on Tubridy's podcast as RTÉ boss says he'd like former presenter to pay back €150k
TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has defended appearing on Ryan Tubridy's podcast, stating that he will not join in on any 'witch-hunt' of any individual. His comments come as RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst told an Oireachtas committee today that Tubridy has not repaid RTÉ the €150,000 he received for two promotional events that did not take place. When asked if the former presenter should return the money and whether it was appropriate to appear on Tubridy's podcast in light of the issue, the Taoiseach said he would have to refresh his memory on the matter around the €150,000. Tubridy received €150,000 from RTÉ in the form of two payments of €75,000 each for 2021 and 2022. These payments were made via what's known as a barter account , which are used by companies to exchange goods or services for other goods or services. The use of barter accounts is an industry standard but is done through an intermediary, so doesn't come for free – in this case, RTÉ spent an additional €80,000 in fees to the intermediary, on top of the €150,000 that was paid to Tubridy. RTE underwrote the payments for the unfulfilled commercial commitments. Advertisement During his appearance before the Oireachtas Media Committee in 2023, Tubridy indicated he would be willing to repay the balance of €150,000 if he returned to RTÉ. Bakhurst has previously said Tubridy had planned to return the money, stating that there was a 'moral case' to pay RTÉ back. However, he has also said previously that on a legal basis, the money might not be available to recuperate. Appearing before the Oireachtas committee today, Bakhurst confirmed that Tubridy has not repaid the money, stating: I would like him to pay it back. In that context, when questioned about whether it was appropriate for the Taoiseach to appear on Tubridy's podcast 'The Bookshelf', Martin said Irish society has always tolerated free debate. 'I will participate on podcasts where I think they're reasonable, where I think the people are reasonable on them,' he said. Martin added: 'I'm not going to join any witch hunt on any individual… I think there has been an element of a witch-hunt in all of this over the last three years. So I'm not going to go like the herd and just join any sort of attack on any individual. That's what I'm simply saying… Look, you can fight your battles. I'm not joining in.' Tánaiste Simon Harris has also appeared on the podcast. When asked specifically about the return of the €150,000, Martin said today he would have to look at the matter again, stating he hasn't examined the matter in 'any great detail since the last time this was an episode'. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Taoiseach defends going on Ryan Tubridy's podcast as he hits out at 'witch hunt'
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended taking part in former RTÉ broadcaster Ryan Tubridy's podcast, as he said he will not join in a 'witch hunt' of the star. At an Oireachtas Media Committee meeting on Wednesday, RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst confirmed that Mr Tubridy never returned €150,000 that he said he would give back to RTÉ during the financial scandal. In 2023, it emerged that his salary was undeclared by €345,000 over a three-year period due to a 'tripartite agreement' between Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly, RTÉ and Renault. The 'side deal' saw RTÉ underwrite a €75,000-a-year commercial deal with Renault. While Renault paid Mr Tubridy for year one, RTÉ ended up giving Mr Tubridy €150,000. Mr Tubridy had committed to giving the money back but has never done so. The Taoiseach took part in the podcast, The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy, last month. When asked if it was appropriate to take part in this and if Mr Tubridy should give the €150,000 back, Mr Martin said he would have to refresh his memory on the €150,000 element of the scandal. The Taoiseach said: 'I find it extraordinary if you're saying I shouldn't participate in podcasts or if somebody is suggesting that. 'We live in a democracy. Ryan Tubridy has to deal with RTÉ and RTÉ has to deal with Ryan Tubridy. 'There's been lots of journalists and broadcasters who have all sorts of sponsorship deals that didn't begin today or yesterday. 'I think we're moving a bit… Irish society has always tolerated free debate and people have podcasts and so on like that. 'I would participate on podcasts who I think are reasonable, the people are reasonable on them. 'I think it is going a bit too far to suggest people are somehow wrong to participate in podcasts.' When asked about Mr Bakhurst's comments at the Media Committee saying he would like if Mr Tubridy gave the money back, the Taoiseach said he would not get involved in a 'witch hunt'. He continued: 'Many broadcasters have had sponsorship deals. 'RTÉ tolerated that for a long time. I'm not going to get into the ins and outs of any particular arrangements between RTÉ broadcasters, former broadcasters. I'm not going to go along with that. 'I didn't hear the hearing. I'm not going to join any witch hunt on any individual. ''I'm not aware of the specifics here. When I say witch hunt, I think there has been an element of a witch hunt in all of this over the last few years. 'I'n not going to go like that and just join any sort of attack on any individual. That's what I'm simply saying.'
Irish Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Oliver Callan has 21k more listeners than Ryan Tubridy on RTE show
Oliver Callan has 21,000 more listeners than Ryan Tubridy's last year on RTÉ Radio 1, as the former Late Late Show presenter's new show is down on Q102. The latest JNLR figures reveal that Callan's 9am slot - which he took over from Tubridy- now has 355,000 listeners, as the newest book marks his first year in the role. This is 25,000 more year on year, and 21,000 more than Tubridy's final year. After his shock departure in the summer of 2023, the former RTÉ star moved to Virgin Radio UK, where he presents a midmorning show called The Ryan Tubridy Show. It is simultaneously broadcast on Q102, and latest JNLR figures show it has 33,000 listeners on the Dublin station. Listenership figures for Virgin Radio UK are not known. This is 4,000 fewer listeners compared to the last book. RTÉ Radio 1 had a positive book, however 2FM's most popular shows were down across the board. 2FM Drive with Doireann Garrihy has 133,000 listeners, which is down 12,000 since the last book. The broadcaster made a shock return to the station at the end of February, accounting for five weeks of the most recent book. The Breakfast Show currently has 148,000 listeners, which is down 4,000 since the last book. This slot also had a change at the end of February, and is now hosted by Carl Mullan, Roz Purcell and Aisling Bonner. On Radio 1, Morning Ireland has 471,000 listeners, which is 5,000 more compared to the last book. As Joe Duffy announced his retirement, his listenership for Liveline in his second final book is 307,000. This is 7,000 less book on book but 6,000 more compared to this period last year. Today with Claire Byrne is down 1,000 listeners since the last book and up 7,000 since last year, sitting at 348,000. The News At One is down 10,000 listeners, now at 297,000. Over at Today FM, Dermot & Dave has 193,000 listeners. This is down 35,000 year on year and 7,000 less compared to the previous book. Ian Dempsey's show is at 204,000, which is 2,000 more than the previous three months but down 12,000 from last year. The Last Word with Matt Cooper has 163,000 listeners, which is down 4,000 on the last book and down 18,000 year on year. Ray Foley's midday show is up 8,000 compared to last year, with 153,000 listeners. Newstalk Breakfast has the same listenership book on book at 165,000. The Pat Kenny Show remains the station's most popular with 224,000 listeners, which is down 13,000 from the previous three months. Lunchtime Live has 135,000 listeners, down 5,000, and The Hard Shoulder is up 3,000 at 153,000.
Extra.ie
12-05-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ embroiled in yet another spat
Time, it would appear hasn't held any wounds as Ryan Tubridy and RTÉ are embroiled in yet another acrimonious brouhaha. Despite being happy ensconced in Virgin Radio Towers London, former Montrose golden boy Tubridy is still causing headaches for his former bosses at RTÉ, as he has lobbed in a request for his former paymasters to provide him with all the information held on him before, during and after his exit from RTE in the summer of 2023. The Irish Independent is reporting that 18 months ago Tubridy and his nearly-as-famous agent Noel Kelly, submitted a Subject Access Request to RTÉ asking to be furnished with reams of documentation. Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy. Pic: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin A Subject Access Request is a provision under GDPR law which enables an individual to go to an organisation and request information including any references files, documents, or anything that contains the named person including, where they were spoken about or discussed in any capacity. While there is no absolute entitlement to all the data, RTÉ has furnished Tubridy and Kelly with thousands of references to the pair surrounding the timeframe when the 'Renault hidden payments' scandal erupted. The move by Tubby and Kelly has caused yet more headaches and cost to cash-strapped RTÉ with the Indo further reporting that collating the information has already amounted to €100,000. Ryan Tubridy on Dublin's Q102. Pic: Dublin's Q102 The request submitted to RTÉ from Tubridy and Kelly relates to the period specifically from just before the scandal broke in late June 2023 prior to Ryan Tubridy's departure in August of the same year. While RTÉ did provide Ryan and Noel Kelly with a 'voluminous amount' not everything was handed over and an appeal has now been lodged with the Data Protection Commissioner for the unreleased or redacted documents. It is understood that there are 1000 pieces of information that the Data Commissioner is now going to have to deal with. Ryan Tubridy. Pic:for The Irish Post This includes things that were redacted or not released or other information that Tubs and Kelly claim is being withheld. This rigmarole is going to take a considerable period of time for the commissioner to trawl through everything before making a determination. And while both sides of this spat have lawyered up it is unclear at this stage what the ultimate goal is from obtaining this information or if any legal action is in the offing. But what is abundantly clear is that lingering hostility still remains and Tubridy's odds of making a prodigal son return to RTÉ and take over from the departing Joe Duffy have just been slashed from slim to practically zero.
