The Future of The Late Late Show: Why the Battle for the Host Seat Signals a Larger Shift in Irish Media The era of the “National Living Room” is not just cracking; it is undergoing a fundamental structural collapse. For decades, the Friday night ritual of tuning into a single program to set the national … Read more
Ireland’s cultural landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution. The recent decision to temporarily pull The Late Late Show from RTÉ’s schedule isn’t simply a programming change; it’s a symptom of a deeper disruption impacting how audiences consume media, and a critical juncture for the future of Irish public service broadcasting. While a temporary replacement has … Read more
Nearly one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, yet a persistent stigma often silences open conversation. Recent disclosures from actress Beverley Callard, revealing her breast cancer diagnosis while preparing for a role in Irish soap opera Fair City, represent a pivotal moment – not just for the actress, but for … Read more
The Shifting Landscape of Irish Media Talent: Beyond RTÉ’s Pay Cap Ireland’s media landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. The recent departure of Claire Byrne from RTÉ to Newstalk, coupled with Director-General Kevin Bakhurst’s firm stance on maintaining a pay cap, isn’t simply a story of one presenter’s move. It’s a symptom of a deeper … Read more
New Year’s Eve television is, let’s be honest, a televisual obligation. And for RTÉ, the Late Late Show New Year Special continues to be a somewhat dutiful, if not entirely inspired, imitation of the BBC’s Jools Holland Hootenanny. The real story here isn’t the show itself, but what it *represents*: a network scrambling to find … Read more