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The Irish Sun
7 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘I'm dreading it', says RTE star Daithi O'Se as he shares worries about raising teenager in ‘social media age'
RTE star Daithi O'Se has lifted the lid on his experience with parenting a pre-teen in the age of social media. host and his wife Rita welcomed their son Ogie back in 2014 - and the youngster just celebrated his 11th birthday. Advertisement 2 Daithi O'Se and his wife Rita are doting parents to their son Ogie 2 Daithi has expressed his concerns over the use of phones among kids The Kerry native told The popular presenter expressed his shock at how fast his son is growing up in front of him. He said: "It's crazy. He only has one more year left in primary school and then he's on to secondary school. You're thinking, 'Holy crap, how did that happen?'" Advertisement READ MORE IN DAITHI O'SE However, raising a pre-teen comes with its struggles, and Daithi opened up about his concerns surrounding social media usage. The 49-year-old said: "People say that kids are so fast these days and they're way better than us when it comes to devices, but that's not good enough. "We have to be better than them and we have to know what they're doing. "If you don't understand phones then go and learn about them. You have to educate yourself and you have to educate them." Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Both Daithi and Rita are skeptical about giving Ogie a phone and admitted they monitor all of his screen time. The Irish host added: "It's hard for kids because the phone is so important and they're everywhere. Everyone records everything, so you can't make a mistake." RTE star says he's 'absolutely delighted' as he shares update on hair transplant operation And Daithi revealed that he is "dreading" the moment his son gets his first phone. The host admitted that there is "so much pressure" on parents to protect their child from social media. Advertisement This comes after Daithi revealed he got the The presenter kick started the year with a new Daithi has revealed his whopping weight loss results after just a few months of eating healthy and going to the gym. 'I'M IN A GOOD PLACE' The star told RSVP: "I've been going to the gym since Christmas and I'm down over a stone. I sit in a car for four hours a day before sitting in a Advertisement "I was getting to a stage where I had to start doing something and then I got into a really good routine. I only do about half an hour in the gym and then I sit in the sauna for 30 minutes afterwards. "I take a cold shower after that. I have gotten the kick in the behind that I really needed. "I don't kill myself. I do 10 minutes on the bike and then I do 15 of whatever is in front of me weights wise along with my stretches before the sauna. I'm in and out, washed, dried and cleaned, in an hour." Daithi has explained that getting older contributed to him wanting to be healthier. Advertisement He said: "Well, I'm 49 this month and I'll be 50 next year, so that's on my mind. I know I need to mind myself. "I try it a few times a year, but this is the first time I've continued with it and I'm really enjoying it. I'm in a really good place."
The Irish Sun
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I got the kick in the behind that I really needed' says RTE star Daithi as he loses over stone in weight loss journey
RTE star Daithi O Se has said he got the "kick in the behind" that he needed to lose wight. The Today host kick started the year with a new health routine and it definitely has paid off. 2 Daithi O Se has lost over one stone this year Credit: Domnick Walsh 2 Daithi and Maura are currently on summer break from Today Credit: RTE The Kerry native told RSVP: "I've been going to the gym since Christmas and I'm down over a stone. I sit in a car for four hours a day before sitting in a TV studio and going to bed, so I had to start moving. "I was getting to a stage where I had to start doing something and then I got into a really good routine. I only do about half an hour in the gym and then I sit in the sauna for 30 minutes afterwards. "I take a cold shower after that. I have gotten the kick in the behind that I really needed. read more on daithi o se "I don't kill myself. I do 10 minutes on the bike and then I do 15 of whatever is in front of me weights wise along with my stretches before the sauna. I'm in and out, washed, dried and cleaned, in an hour." Daithi has explained that getting older contributed to him wanting to be healthier. He said: "Well, I'm 49 this month and I'll be 50 next year, so that's on my mind. I know I need to mind myself. "I try it a few times a year, but this is the first time I've continued with it and I'm really enjoying it. I'm in a really good place." read more on the irish sun Daithi and his co-hosts and The presenters are currently on summer break after Daithi O Se reveals his love for the show as Rose of Tralee returns 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. 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?" OFF AIR 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..." 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 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."
The Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- 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
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 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
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘You have to be one with the people' says Kathryn Thomas as she backs co-host to replace RTE icon Joe Duffy on Liveline
KATHRYN Thomas has backed her co-host to replace RTE's icon Joe Duffy on Liveline. which he has helmed for over a quarter of a century. Advertisement 3 Kathryn Thomas stunned at the Platinum VIP Style Awards 2025 at the InterContinental Dublin last Friday Credit: Brian McEvoy 3 Kathryn has backed Daithi to replace Joe Duffy Credit: Andres Poveda LTD 3 Daithi has revealed he's meeting with RTE bosses soon Credit: Copyright remains with handout provider And Today host The Kerry native emerged as the bookies' favourite last week at 3/1 on Speaking to Extra, Daithi revealed: "I just came off air and saw then 40 missed calls. Advertisement read more on kathryn thomas "I'm as in the dark as anyone. All I know is that I'm meeting up with the bosses in the middle of June to discuss what's going on and going forward." And his trusty Speaking at the Platinum VIP Style Awards on Friday night, Kathryn told The Irish Sun: "I think Daithi would be fit for the job. "It's about connecting with the audience. You have to be one with the people, which Joe always was, which Daithi is and I always try to be. We're all in it together.' Advertisement read more on the irish sun The mum-of-two praised Joe for being "one-of-a-kind" saying: "All I would say is, Joe is a legend. And I said this about Gerry Ryan as well. "No one will ever fill Joe Duffy shoes. Joe was one of a kind. And when I say one of a kind, he's one of the kindest people I know. Kathryn Thomas enjoys a dreamy trip to Greece "One of the first cards that I got when I got to my desk at Q102, was from Joe Duffy, and then texts a couple weeks later, saying 'You're sounding really great'. 'He will be sadly missed and whoever has the opportunity to go in there and continue the work and put their own stamp on it is extremely important." Advertisement While Garett Harte says Joe departure should be used to 'disrupt the schedule' and bring in a bold new voice from outside the RTE ranks. Harte, who was Editor in Chief of BATTLE STATIONS 'But there is a chance here to disrupt the schedule and attract a new audience by doing something different — and finding the next Liveline presenter outside The three presenters he has in mind are former Tonight Show host Advertisement 'Someone else who'd be great doing 'He has a huge emotional range where he could empathise with callers and, being a comic, could also inject humour into Liveline when it needs it. "Looking at the competition, the third presenter I'd suggest would be Andrea from Newstalk — she's made a name for herself hosting a show with a similar format to Liveline.' Advertisement Ex-Newstalk Managing Editor Patricia Monaghan, who Garett worked with for many years, is now RTE's Head of Audio and will ultimately decide
