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Extra.ie
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Extra.ie
Radio presenter lucky to be alive
The beautiful sunny weather will see an increase in sun worshippers flocking to Irish beaches over the next few days, to enjoy splashing about in the cool waters around our coasts and generally having a blast. We are all aware of the dangers of staying out too long in the sun, swimming out too far in the sea, stinging jellyfish and other dangers associated with the coast, but have you ever heard of 'Secondary Drowning?' Put simply, its been described as 'delayed drowning' or 'dry drowning' because it happens up to 24 hours after an incident where a person may have gone under the waves a couple of times, swallowed some sea water, but seems fine afterwards. Burrow Beach, Dublin, Ireland. Photo: Leah Farrell/ © Medically, its when water enters the lungs, causes inflammation and fluid build-up, which can cause severe breathing difficulties which requires medical attention. But it can be deadly. And it can be fatal. One woman who almost died after one such incident on Burrow Beach in Sutton, in Dublin, has been telling her story and warning about the dangers of secondary drowning, even for an experienced paddle boarder as she is. Former 98FM Presenter and producer Maria De Paor had been enjoying a day on her SUP board, (Stand up paddle board) with her friend and friends 9 year old granddaughter when the child was suddenly swept away by the current, out towards a sandbank some 500 metres off shore. Maria and Henri De Paor – Pic: Supplied Knowing the beach very well, and being an experienced paddle boarder, Maria started to swim out towards the little girl, but quickly found herself being overpowered by the water and was in fact dragged under three times. By the time she reached the child she was exhausted but managed to get both of them on to the SUP board and paddled her way back to shore. So, all's well that ends well? Not quite. Later that evening, the ex radio presenter started to feel nauseous and dizzy and had a cough that would not stop, but she put it down to maybe being in shock. Went to bed for a while, but couldn't sleep, was freezing cold and coughing all night and had water running out of her nose and ears. Maria and Henri De Paor – Pic: Supplied The next day Maria decided to call a doctor for advice, and was told to get herself immediately to A&E where she was admitted with 'secondary drowning'- taken for X Rays, blood tests and A C T scan which revealed water in her lungs Staff at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin took the issue very seriously and said they have seen a few cases of secondary drowning from seemingly simple incidents of swallowing water while swimming, luckily none of which were fatal, but that it CAN happen very easily to the unaware. Maria was told she needed complete bed rest for a week and was prescribed antibiotics and steroids and told she was lucky to be alive. She admits its was one of the worst experiences of her life and one she has somewhat 'blocked out' because she continues to enjoy the water, along with her 19 year old dog Henri, but she will never forget how close she came to losing her life, had she not had the presence of mind to call a doctor for advice. Maria De Paor and Henri – Pic: Supplied With the glorious weather we are having at the moment and the amount of people thronging the nations beaches over the next few days, especially the hundreds of children who will be splashing about and enjoying the start of their summer holidays, it's worth keeping in mind how easily secondary drowning can happen. The message is, if you swallow water while swimming in the sea, take it seriously, don't assume its nothing, and keep a close eye on the person for 24 hours and if in doubt, call for medical advice.
Irish Independent
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Suzanne Kane says she was ‘standing up for herself' after sudden exit from 98FM
The DJ had been hosting the mid-morning show alongside Brian Dowling but had been on leave from the programme since February. Last month, the Dubliner revealed she was stepping away from the show after five years on air. Speaking to RSVP Magazine, Suzanne noted how she never likes to be the 'loudest person in the room'. 'I have no want in the world to annihilate anybody. I don't like confrontation or conflict,' she explained. 'I was standing up for myself, it was never about anybody else. My dad passed 20 years ago but he always taught me that you never get your point across when you shout. 'I've learned that you don't have to be the loudest person in the room to be heard. Sometimes saying very little is all you need to say, and you move on to the next bit.' In June, Suzanne broke the silence over the matter with a lengthy Instagram post that she described as a 'life update'. "After nearly 5 years, I'm stepping away from my role presenting 10AM to 1PM on 98FM,' she said at the time. 'Anyone who knows me, will know how much I adore radio and the Bauer family inside Marconi house, but for now, it's time to let the 'Good Times' roll for someone else. 'A word to the amazing team, I loved the madness and radio nerdiness that we all shared and how much we cared. Radio is really special and that's because of the people who do the heavy lifting to make it all come together. I'm glad to have been on this rollercoaster with you all. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more 'To everyone who listened to the show. I loved sharing my life and my kids with the soundest listeners on 98FM. We've been through a lot together & thank you for always turning up for me, it means more than any of you will know. "Lastly, a quick word to my kiddos Oisín, Hannah & Sadie. Thank you for letting me have a go of my dream radio job and playing ball every morning, even the really tough ones, so I could be in front of the mic by 10am and of course, Joey - the voice of support, the constant, the reassurance, who always has the reminder 'We'll figure it out, we always do'.' The mum-of-three has been working in the industry for over two decades and is expected to land a new role in the near future. Alongside his former co-host, Brian Dowling also revealed last month that he too would be departing the 98FM programme in an Instagram post released just minutes after Suzanne's. 'I made the decision earlier in the year that I would not be continuing co-hosting on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane on @98fmdublin making this Friday June 6th my very last show on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane,' he wrote on social media. "When I joined Suzanne back in March of 2023, I had ZERO radio hosting skills. Blake was only 6 months old & baby Blu was only a twinkle in our eyes. "It took me a minute to get into my new groove, but when I did, WOW, I honestly have had the best time & have genuinely laughed every day; even on those bad days, being part of this show ALWAYS puts a smile on my face. "Here we are now 2 years & 3 months later & I'm still laughing & smiling. I have learned so much about an industry I've been in for nearly 24 years, presenting mainly television shows but now my love for radio easily equals my love for telly.'
Sunday World
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Suzanne Kane says she was ‘standing up for herself' after sudden exit from 98FM
Last month, the popular radio DJ stepped away from her 98FM programme with Brian Dowling. The relationship between 98FM's Suzanne Kane and co-host Brian Dowling is said to have broken down Former 98FM star Suzanne Kane has revealed she was 'standing up for herself' in the wake of her abrupt exit from the radio station. The DJ had been hosting the mid-morning show alongside Brian Dowling but had been on leave from the programme since February. Last month, the Dubliner revealed she was stepping away from the show after five years on air. As the Sunday World reported back in April, her absence had been due to a breakdown in her relationship with her former Big Brother star co-host. Speaking to RSVP Magazine, Suzanne did not directly reference the rumoured rift but instead noted how she never likes to be the 'loudest person in the room'. The relationship between 98FM's Suzanne Kane and co-host Brian Dowling is said to have broken down 'I have no want in the world to annihilate anybody. I don't like confrontation or conflict,' she explained. 'I was standing up for myself, it was never about anybody else. My dad passed 20 years ago but he always taught me that you never get your point across when you shout. 'I've learned that you don't have to be the loudest person in the room to be heard. Sometimes saying very little is all you need to say, and you move on to the next bit.' In June, Suzanne broke the silence over the matter with a lengthy Instagram post that she described as a 'life update'. "After nearly 5 years, l'm stepping away from my role presenting 10AM to 1PM on 98FM,' she said at the time. 'Anyone who knows me, will know how much I adore radio and the Bauer family inside Marconi house, but for now, it's time to let the 'Good Times' roll for someone else. 'A word to the amazing team, I loved the madness and radio nerdiness that we all shared and how much we cared. Radio is really special and that's because of the people who do the heavy lifting to make it all come together. I'm glad to have been on this rollercoaster with you all. Suzanne Kane News in 90 Seconds - Thursday, July 3 'To everyone who listened to the show. I loved sharing my life and my kids with the soundest listeners on 98FM. We've been through a lot together & thank you for always turning up for me, it means more than any of you will know. "Lastly, a quick word to my kiddos Oisín, Hannah & Sadie. Thank you for letting me have a go of my dream radio job and playing ball every morning, even the really tough ones, so I could be in front of the mic by 10am and of course, Joey - the voice of support, the constant, the reassurance, who always has the reminder 'We'll figure it out, we always do'.' The mum-of-three has been working in the industry for over two decades and is expected to land a new role in the near future. Alongside his former co-host, Brian Dowling also revealed last month that he too would be departing the 98FM programme in an Instagram post released just minutes after Suzanne's. 'I made the decision earlier in the year that I would not be continuing co-hosting on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane on @98fmdublin making this Friday June 6th my very last show on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane,' he wrote on social media. "When I joined Suzanne back in March of 2023, I had ZERO radio hosting skills. Blake was only 6 months old & baby Blu was only a twinkle in our eyes. "It took me a minute to get into my new groove, but when I did, WOW, I honestly have had the best time & have genuinely laughed every day; even on those bad days, being part of this show ALWAYS puts a smile on my face. "Here we are now 2 years & 3 months later & I'm still laughing & smiling. I have learned so much about an industry I've been in for nearly 24 years, presenting mainly television shows but now my love for radio easily equals my love for telly.'
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I don't like confrontation or conflict' – Former 98FM star Suzanne Kane breaks silence on shock radio show departure
FORMER 98FM star Suzanne Keane has broken her silence on her abrupt exit from the station. The popular radio host had been a regular feature on the 98FM schedule for five years, and was joined by co-host Brian Dowling in 2023. 2 Suzanne has broken her silence for the first time since her 98FM departure Credit: Instagram 2 Suzanne hasn't been on the airwaves since February However, the pair After two years at the helm, Suzanne, who's been off air for months, made sure to bid farewell to her fans with a departure announcement posted just minutes after Brian's. And earlier this month it was confirmed that Leanne Hanafin will continue in the slot joined by broadcaster Paul Ryder. read more on Suzanne kane The presenting duo will take over the mid-morning show "all summer long" to fill the gap left after Brian and Suzanne's departure. And for the first time since her exit, Suzanne has opened up on the reasoning behind the move. She told RSVP: 'It's not my style. I have no want in the world to annihilate anybody. I don't like confrontation or conflict. "I was standing up for myself, it was never about anybody else. My dad passed 20 years ago but he always taught me that you never get your point across when you shout. Most read in Celebrity "I've learned that you don't have to be the loudest person in the room to be heard.' Since her departure, Suzanne said she has found comfort in the outpouring messages of support she has received. Suzanne Kane teases new project She explained: "Sometimes saying very little is all you need to say, and you move on to the next bit. "Also, for all the bad rap social media gets, the support I have gotten from women on Instagram has been incredible. "It's like a galhood of complete strangers that were sending me messages just to say, 'I get it, I see you'. Working mums understand the struggle.' RADIO SILENCE Suzanne had been off the airwaves since February but only went public with her departure last month. To make the shock announcement she took to her Instagram minutes after Brian posted his own farewell statement. The mum-of-three wrote: "After nearly 5 years, I'm stepping away from my role presenting 10AM to 1PM on 98FM. "Anyone who knows me, will know how much I adore radio and the Bauer family inside Marconi house, but for now, it's time to let the 'Good Times' roll for someone else." FOND FAREWELL Suzanne thanked her "amazing team" saying: "I loved the madness and radio nerdiness that we all shared and how much we cared. "Radio is really special and that's because of the people who do the heavy lifting to make it all come together. I'm glad to have been on this rollercoaster with you all." Shouting out her fans, Suzanne added: "To everyone who listened to the show. I loved sharing my life and my kids with the soundest listeners on 98FM. "We've been through a lot together and thank you for always turning up for me, it means more than any of you will know." The popular presenter also made sure to share her gratitude for her beloved family. She wrote: "Lastly, a quick word to my kiddos Oisín, Hannah & Sadie. Thank you for letting me have a go of my dream radio job and playing ball every morning, even the really tough ones, so I could be in front of the mic by 10am and of course, Joey. "The voice of support, the constant, the reassurance, who always has the reminder 'We'll figure it out, we alway do'. Onward to the next adventure."
Sunday World
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Brian Dowling and Jennifer Zamparelli return to airwaves as they fill in Today FM slot
The pair are set to cover for Dave Moore as he takes two weeks' holidays Brian Dowling and Jennifer Zamparelli are set to return to the airwaves over the next two weeks as they cover for Dave Moore on Today FM. Taking to Instagram, Dowling, who left sister station 98FM earlier this month after two years, announced the news. 'And Just Like That... I'm back on the radio,' the father of two shared. 'So excited to be filling in for the man who is in shorts 365 days of the year @davetodayfm for his show on @todayfm as he takes his Summer holidays, well let's be honest if I had legs like him I'd do the same." Brian will host the show for one week, starting on Monday, with former RTÉ 2FM star Jennifer Zamparelli then taking over for the following week. 'I'm taking the reins from Monday for a week & then the gorgeous @jenzamparelli takes over from there. Bring on the next week of RADIO FABULOUSNESS. 'To the team, there START YOUR ENGINES & in the words of @gourounlian LET'S DO THIS.' Sharing the news to her Instagram account, Jennifer said: 'Standing in front of a @davetodayfm poster. Asking his listeners to love me.' Brian announced his shock departure from 98FM on June 3 following a rumoured rift with his co-host Suzanne Kane. 'I made the decision earlier in the year that I would not be continuing co-hosting on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane on @98fmdublin making this Friday June 6th my very last show on Brian Dowling & Suzanne Kane,' he said in a statement. "When I joined Suzanne back in March of 2023, I had ZERO radio hosting skills. Blake was only 6 months old & baby Blu was only a twinkle in our eyes. It took me a minute to get into my new groove, but when I did, WOW, I honestly have had the best time & have genuinely laughed every day; even on those bad days, being part of this show ALWAYS puts a smile on my face. "Here we are now 2 years & 3 months later & I'm still laughing & smiling. I have learned so much about an industry I've been in for nearly 24 years, presenting mainly television shows but now my love for radio easily equals my love for telly. Thanking the show's production team, Brian said it 'never felt like work.' Jennifer Zamparelli & Brian Dowling News in 90 Seconds - June 27th 'I mean, how could it when I'm playing the likes of Britney, S Club & JLO, to name but a few.' he said. 'I am so looking forward to a slower Summer; I'm not actually sure if I can operate on a slower pace. Brian said he would continue to present The Six O'Clock Show on Virgin Media, adding that he would also shoot his TV sho The Salvage Squad. 'As well as some trips away I've planned; in fact, it's turning out to be a very memorable Summer. 'Goodbyes are not something I'm very good at, but this doesn't feel like a goodbye at all; it's more of a talk to you later. This is Brian Dowling & you are listening to 98FM ♥️' Meanwhile, Jennifer left RTÉ 2FM last May after presenting her own show on the station for five years. She recently admitted that while her name was in the mix to take over from Joe Duffy when he leaves Liveline today after 27 years, she has 'no interest' in the job. 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. "Absolutely not. No interest, no,' she told the presenter. Speaking about her departure from the station, she said she missed 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.'
