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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE 2FM star in floods of tears following Joe Duffy's final Liveline show as he cries ‘I'm in bits'
AN RTE 2FM star has been left in tears after listening to Joe Duffy's final Liveline show. Emotions ran high as the legendary host 2 Carl Mullan was left in floods of tears after Joe Duffy's final show Credit: Instagram 2 Carl shared a clip of his reaction on Instagram Credit: Instagram The emotional programme was filled with friends, fans and unforgettable past callers sharing their fond memories and praising Joe for being the "voice of the people". And "Love you all. It's been a privilege. Slán go fóill." Radio star , READ MORE IN CARL MULLAN The 2FM host took to Duffy 's farewell. In the video , the Dubliner's lip quivered as he listened to Joe's final statement. The dad-of-three held onto a whiskey glass as tears ran down his face. Carl dramatically shook his hands which made the ice in the glass clink. Most read in The Irish Sun He then lifted the whiskey and walked into the next room with a shocked look on his face as the tears continued to fall. The Joe Duffy bids farewell to listeners Carl captioned his clip: "Ah lads I'm in bits after that. WE LOVE YA JOE." Saddened fans all reacted to Carl's clip with similar emotion. Maggie wrote: "Ah a legend in his lifetime on 'BIG SHOES TO FILL' Tina said: "Couldn't listen, heartbroken." Bruce joked: "Big shoes to fill there Carl HA." Amanda remarked: "So emotional, he will be so missed. We love you Joe." While Lorna added: "I was the same Carl, tears were flowing." And Suzanne commented: "He's a legend."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘That's the end of our friendship' jokes Doireann Garrihy as she reveals Joe Duffy's reaction to her baby bump
RTE star Doireann Garrihy has jokingly said she's "ended her friendship" with Joe Duffy. The 2FM host ran into the legendary broadcaster in the RTE studio in Donnybrook after his 2 Doireann Garrihy is pregnant with her first child Credit: Instagram 2 Doireann got Joe Duffy to bless her baby bump after his last Liveline show Credit: Instagram , who confirmed his shock RTE exit after 37 years at the start of last month, looked the part in a smart three-piece suit for his last show in front of a live studio audience. The 69-year-old finished up on air for the final time at 3pm this afternoon and his fellow RTE colleagues joined in on the celebration. He visited the 2FM staff at the other side of the Donneybrook building and met The Dublin beauty is currently pregnant with her and her husband Mark Mehigan's first child. read more on doireann garrihy Doireann shared a photo on Instagram of herself smiling from ear-to-ear with her arm wrapped around Joe, who looked startled as he pointed at the camera. The mum-to-be revealed the hilarious reaction Joe had to her growing baby bump. She said: "I asked him to bless the bump. He did, and said, 'It's triplets'. That's the end of that friendship. Farewell to a legend, Joe Duffy." Doireann was also "honoured" to be handed a slice of the iconic host's leaving party cake. read more on the irish sun Joe and his beloved wife June Meehan Joe only learnt that his wife was expecting triplets just weeks before she gave birth and he admitted that he knew nothing about parenting before the trio arrived. Joe Duffy bids farewell to listeners The birth of their babies was announced on The Gay Byrne Show. Emotions ran high as Joe bid a final farewell to beloved listeners, with celebrity guest appearances and a special tribute from Taoiseach Micheal Martin this afternoon. The 69-year-old's final show kicked off with a performance from The Camembert Quartet of the classic 70s hit Thank You For Being a Friend. The band's frontman Paddy Cullivan told Joe he gave him his "big break" and added: "But for the people of Ireland, you've been beacon, a light. You've listened to genius and to some awful aul... stuff. END OF THE LINE "It's a new beginning job. This is not the end. So from the Camembert Quartet, from the people of Ireland, from everyone here: Thank you for being a friend." The emotional programme was filled with friends, fans and unforgettable past callers sharing their fond memories and praising Joe for being the "voice of the people". Taoiseach "You were and are the voice of the people. You're authentic and give the people a platform. I think you never left your roots, your working class background stood to you. The values your parents gave to you. DUFFY'S DAY "And on a personal level, going back to my student days, where you taught me a few things when I was a student activist." Joe interrupted the politician's speech and joked: "You forgot them quick enough now." Martin told Joe he has touched his family and his "personal acts of kindness" have been "quite extraordinary". He spoke about how Joe took photos of Martin holding his daughter Léana during a crab-fishing day out in Cork and Joe sent them to him after Léana's death, aged 7, in 2010. Martin said: "That's something Mary and I have always treasured." And Joe chose to keep his farewell statement simple as he subtly signed off telling listeners: "Goodbye from studio one and remember 51551 wash your hands. "Love you all. It's been a privilege. Slán go fóill."
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Jennifer Zamparelli and Brian Dowling set to fill in for Today FM weekday slot
RTÉ star Zamparelli, who hung up her mic at RTÉ's 2FM last summer, shared the news on social media, admitting she is 'so delighted to get back on air' and give Moore 'a lil break!' The Dancing with the Stars presenter said that they will 'hopefully take care of Dave's lovely listeners while he has a much deserved break'. Zamparelli will cover the slot, which airs weekdays from 9am to 12pm, for one week, while Dowling will cover the other. "Myself and Brian are taking over for Dave Moore – separately. Very disappointed – who is the boss? We thought we were doing it together. We would just be too good I think,' she joked. Her social media followers have shared her excitement at filling in for Moore on Today FM, with one writing: 'I'm beyond thrilled for this! Miss you so much on our radio.' "Welcome back to the airwaves, we missed you,' another wrote. Zamparelli was one of four well-known presenters who announced they were quitting 2FM last May, leaving the station after 10 years on air. The co-host of Dancing With The Stars along with Garrihy presented her own show from 9-12pm weekdays on RTÉ 2FM since May 2019, having joined the station in February 2014 on Breakfast Republic. Zamparelli cited her young children Florence and Enzo as part of the reason she had decided to hang up her microphone, saying she feels 'now is the time to give them a little more of me'. "I have been working in 2FM for 10 amazing years and now it's time for me to move on. It has been a really difficult decision to make as I love my team, and of course chatting to you guys (the listeners) every morning,' she said. "From the early starts on Breakfast Republic all those years ago, to opening up the phone lines again from 9-12pm, I have loved every minute. Within this time I have gotten married and had two kids and now I feel it's their time. "Florence and Enzo are growing up so fast it's scary and I really feel now is the time to give them a little more of me, so I won't be returning to my daily radio show."
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Doireann Garrihy makes suggestion for maternity hospitals
Doireann Garrihy has revealed her pet peeve surrounding maternity hospitals, as she expects her first child. Doireann and her husband Mark Mehigan announced that they were expecting earlier this year, and with the due date of their becoming a family of three edging closer, regular doctors' appointments are usual for expectant mothers. However, some who are in a maternity hospital may be there for other reasons, but if someone you know sees you there, they may have the wrong idea — something Doireann admitted annoyed her while speaking to her (also pregnant) sister Ailbhe on the latest episode of her podcast. 'I would actually love to make a suggestion… there should be signs in waiting rooms in maternity hospitals,' Doireann said. 'I don't know how it would be worded, but I do think there should be some sort of a 'this is a confidential place… 'Something like 'if you see something, act like you don't see them,' Doireann added, with Ailbhe in agreement. Doireann went on to say that someone spotted her at a maternity hospital prior to her and Mark going public with the news, saying 'when I hadn't announced [the pregnancy], I hadn't said it to anyone, there was one person who kept writing to me on Instagram saying 'I think you have news for your followers, wink wink.'' Doireann Garrihy has revealed her pet peeve surrounding maternity hospitals, as she expects her first child. Pic: Tom Honan 'So when you get that message, of course, my brain went into overdrive. I was like 'okay, I've been seen in the hospital, I look pregnant, who have I said it to that maybe has said it to someone, somewhere?' 'Surely women need to understand to just say nothing… there are many reasons why someone might find themselves in a maternity hospital. It doesn't automatically mean they're expecting. And I've tried to become so aware of that whenever I go for a scan — there's every chance you'll see someone you know. For the most part, act like you don't see them. And if you do see them, don't ask why they're there.' Despite being spotted at the maternity hospital, Doireann kept the pregnancy under wraps before she and Mark announced their good news back in April, saying that the couple are set to experience their greatest chapter yet. Doireann and Mark announced that they were expecting their first child together back in April. Pic: Doireann Garrihy/Instagram Posing for a mirror selfie while Mark held Doireann's soon to be growing baby bump and the mum-to-be holding an ultrasound pic, Doireann wrote 'We are beside ourselves with joy. Here's to the greatest chapter yet.' Friends of the couple were overcome with joy at the incredible news, with Doireann's former 2FM partner in crime Carl Mullan commenting 'Absolutely Amazing news. A little swan baby. Massive congrats to you both,' alongside a heart emoji. 'There is nothing more special than baby news, but when it's your baby's news,' Doireann's mum Clare added, before joking to her daughter and son in law 'this will be one lucky funny Baba!' while her dad Eugene joked 'This Babysitting craic is impacting my golf, but sincere congratulations Doireann and Mark.'
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Jennifer Zamparelli says she has ‘no interest' in Liveline job
Joe Duffy is set to present Liveline for the final time tomorrow. The 45-year-old, who left 2FM last May while on an extended break from her show, said 'nobody can take over from Joe.' When asked if she wanted his job by Oliver Callan on his Radio One show today, Zamperelli took herself out of the running for the role. Presenter Jennifer Zamparelli News in 90 Seconds - June 26th 'Absolutely not. No interest, no,' she told the presenter. Speaking about her departure from the station, the Dancing With The Stars host said she misses being on air. 'I miss the interaction with people, I miss the craic, I miss my team. 'But do I have any regrets? I don't think so, because I've been able to do so much other stuff.' Zamparelli was among many broadcasters who have been tipped to take on the slot when Duffy hangs up his headphones tomorrow. Joe Duffy RTÉ presenter Katie Hannon is set to host Liveline for the next two weeks, with insiders previously telling Sunday World that she had been scheduled to fill in for Duffy from this week before he even announced his retirement. The broadcaster is Paddy Power's favourite to replace Joe at 3/1, ahead of Ray D'Arcy, Claire Byrne and Sean Moncrieff from Newstalk. In May, Duffy announced his departure from the national broadcaster live on air. "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,' he said. Read more "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. RTÉ has been a great place to work. Public service has always been at its heart,' he continued. "And now, after many happy years, I've decided the time has come to move on. 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.'
