By Róise Collins PEOPLE in Donegal are demanding answers and action from RTÉ in the wake of the pay scandal that has gripped the broadcaster. We took to the streets of Letterkenny to get the public’s views on a story that has been dominating the news cycle since it was revealed that the former Late […]
Donegal singer to feature in Ryan Tubridy’s final Late Late Show
RTE have confirmed a star studded line up for Ryan Tubridy’s final Late Late Show including a Donegal singer. The broadcaster is stepping down from the role after 14 years, with Patrick Kielty taking the hot seat from September. For this very special show, President Michael D. Higgins has invited Ryan to join him in Áras an […]
Donegal’s Ciara Doherty enters Late Late race
CIARA Doherty is the latest name in showbusiness to attract support to replace Ryan Tubridy as the Late Late Show host. BoyleSports has been busy updating its betting since news broke about Tubridy’s imminent departure and now former TV3 presenter and Newstalk host Ciara Doherty is 50/1 from 200/1 to sit in the hot seat […]
Daniel O’Donnell hot favourite to replace Ryan Tubridy
Daniel O’Donnell has emerged as the hot favourite to replace Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show, according to Ladbrokes. Since Ryan Tubridy announced his departure, Claire Byrne had been the bookies frontrunner, but following a surge in support overnight, country music icon O’Donnell has shot into the top spot and is now the EVEN […]
Eurovision hopeful Leila looks ahead to uplifting performance on Late Late
A Donegal woman who is among six acts bidding to represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest says she hopes people can connect with the good energy of her song ‘Wild’ which is about courage and female empowerment. Leila Jane Keeney grew up in Letterkenny, she is the daughter of renowned sculptor Christy Keeney and Sarah Keeney. She has […]
The Late Late show looking for Ireland’s most loved-up couple
CALLING all Donegal couples! The Late Late Show is on the hunt for Ireland’s most loved-up couple to take part in this year’s Valentine’s Special. The lucky couple will win themselves a romantic break for two but, more importantly, they’ll get the chance of a lifetime: making their very own appearance on The Late Late Show. Advertisement This year’s Valentine’s Special on Friday, February 10, […]
Climbing Errigal Together for Charlie Bird’s fundraiser
The people of Donegal are set to be part of the fundraising initiative being headed up by former RTE journalist, Charlie Bird, through the “Climb Errigal Together” event being organised by Donegal County Councillor, Ciaran Brogan, on Saturday, April 2nd. Charlie was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and on Friday night’s Late Late Show, […]
Daniel to lead ‘Big Tom’ tributes on Late Late
“This week, more than any, we have seen how the country scene in Ireland is part of the fabric of who we are,” Ryan Tubridy.