The Tubridy Show Archive - December 2008

Tuesday 23rd December 2008

Charlie Bird:Charlie Bird is heading off to start his new gig as RTE's Washington Correspondent at the end of December. He joined Ryan this morning for a quick chat about his career to date and his hopes for the future.

Fionnuala Gill: A founder member of Anuna, Fionnuala Gill joined Ryan to chat about her new album 'Whispers of Love' and sang 'Suantrai ar Slanaitheora' a track from the lbum. For more information visit www.fionnualagill.com.

Richard Corrigan: Corrigan's Family Christmas will be broadcast tonight at 8.30pm on RTÉ One. This morning Richard gave some fail-safe, festive tips to help viewers through Christmas.

Monday 22nd December 2008

Cathal O'Shannon: Broadcaster Cathal O'Shannon has had a career which has spanned over 60 years, over that time he covered Winston Churchill's funeral and interviewed Muhammad Ali. He joined Ryan this morning to chat about a documentary 'Telling Tales' which looks back over his career and will be aired on RTE 1 on Monday December 29th at 10.40 pm.

Book Club - Revolutionary Road: Paul Whittington, Karlin Lillington and Lisa O'Hara joined Ryan this morning to review ' Revolutionary Road' by Richard Yates. The winning book reviewer was Evelyn Walsh from Swords.

Friday 19th December 2008

Aladdin: Ireland's own Sandy Dee singer Susan McFadden joined Ryan this morning for a chat. Susan is currently in Olympia's production of Aladdin which opens tonight.

The Poison Throne: Ryan speaks to Author Celine Kiernan about her book 'The Poison Throne' which has been just been published.

Wallis Bird: Singer/Songwriter Wallis Bird joined Ryan for a quicj chat and sang her own version of 'The Christmas Song' and 'Blossoms in the Street'. Vist www.wallisbird.com for more information.

For Focal Sake: Cian Foley, author of For Focal Sake - A 32 Country Guide to Irish Slang joined Ryan with a few examples of irish slang. For more information visit www.slang.ie

Thursday 18th December 2008

The Tubridy Show broadcasts live from the Roundwood Inn in Wicklow this morning - Click here for photos.

Eimear Quinn kicked off the show with 'Oh Holy Night' and chats to Ryan about her upcoming tv appearance 'A Christmas Celebration with Eimear Quinn' which will be broadcast on RTE 1 on Monday 22nd December 2008 at 10.30 pm

Ryan chats to the Gary Cooke and Malachy McKenna, the writers and stars of a new play called MacBecks which is a new musical based on Goldenballs and his glamorous missus. MacBecks opens Wednesday 14th January 2009 in the Olympia Dublin until the 31st of January and then it off to the Cork Opera House from the 3rd of February for two weeks and tickets from www.ticketmaster.ie.

Young Farmers Dara Kavanagh, Michael Doran and Anna Doyle chat to Ryan about the life as an Irish Farmer in 2008.

The Roundwood Ceoltas Group play 'Little Bag of Spuds'.

Wicklow resident Paddy Moloney dropped in for a chat and a quick tune with his son Padraig Moloney, who is a NASA scientist based in Heuston, Texas.

Eimear Quinn closed the programme with 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'

Wednesday 17th December 2008

Men and Cooking: RTE Sports Presenter and winner of 5 stars in the Restaurant Cookery Show, Paidi O'Se and DIT Lecturer Mairtin MacConiomaire discuss what gets men into the kitchen.

Peig Sayers: Gearoid O'Cathain chats to Ryan about serving mass at Peig Sayers Funeral.

Essential Car Care for Girls: Danielle McCormick tells Ryan about her book "Essential Car Care for Girls" which is available countrywide in all good book stores.

Tuesday 16th December 2008

Nicole Cahill: This morning Ryan spoke to Nicole Cahill, a young girl who proved the medical experts wrong. After six months of intensive treatment in the US, the 10-year-old took a few steps on Irish soil, her first for more than four years.

Italia '90 Revisited: Ex Republic of Ireland Manager Jack Charlton popped into the studio this morning to have a chat about a new DVD he has brought out for Christmas, 'Italia 90's Revisited'. Jack will be doing signings at the following Golden Disc Stores:
Tuesday 16th
1pm Nutgrove
5pm Liffey Valley
Wednesday 17th
5pm Pavillions Swords

Male Postnatal Depression: Public Helath Nurse Grainne Ryan joined Ryan to discuss the phenomenon of Male Postnatal Depression.

Monday 15th December 2008

Families at War: Stress Management Consultant Therese Ryan and Irish Mail on Sunday Journalist John O'Keeffe discuss how not to get too stressed at Christmas.

Celtic Tenors: James Nelson, Matthew Gilsenan and Daryl Simpson better known as The Celtic Tenors join Ryan to chat about their new album 'Hard Times'. For tour details visit www.celtictenors.com.

Women and Voting: Sunday Dec 14th marked the 90th anniversary of the 1918 General Election which was a historic occasion for women in this country. It was the first time women in Ireland had the right to vote in an election. Today, 90 years on, how do we stand when it comes to women and politics? This morning Ryan was joined by Senator Ivana Bacik and former TD and Senator Monica Barnes.

Friday 12th December 2008

Carol Vorderman: Ryan spoke to Countdown Mathematician Expert Carol Vorderman who has announced that she will be stepping down from her position on the show after more than 4,500 editions of the popular words-and-numbers quiz.

Josh Ritter: Singer/Songwriter Josh Ritter joined Ryan for a quick chat and sang 'Empty Hearts' and 'Girl in The War'. Josh will be playing a show in Cork at The Marquee July 4, 2009. For more information visit www.joshritter.com.

Kathyrn Thomas: No Frontiers presenter recalls nine of her favourite trips since starting work on the show as a 22 year old in 2001 in her book called 'Off the beaten Track'.

Thursday 11th December 2008

Bagpuss: Ryan spoke to John Faulkner, the creator of the Bagpuss theme tune.

Would You Believe: This Sunday at 10.30pm on RTE One, Would You Believe in covering the story of Kevin Skelton, who lost his wife in the Omagh Bombing. Anna Nolan joined Ryan to give the background to the story.

Movies Women Love: Labour TD Joan Burton and TV presenter Caroline Morahan disucss their favourite chick flicks.

Wednesday 10th December 2008

Feck: It's offical, the word 'Feck' has been deemed acceptable by the Advertising Standards People in the UK. Ryan spoke to UCD Linguistics Expert Fergal Murphy about the origins of the word.

Crap Presents: RTE Presenter Blaithnaid NiChofaigh and Evening Herlad Journalist Chris Lowry tell Ryan about the best and worst presents they've ever received.

Sean Hession: Sinatra impersonator performs 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas live in studio. For more information visit www.franklysinatra.com.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Today marked the 60th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights, Ryan is joined by Roisin Boyd, Head of Communications with the Irish Refugee Council to discuss the impact this document has on our lives.

Tuesday 9th December 2008

British Comedy Awards: This morning Ryan spoke to Sharon Horgan, sister of Irish Rugby satr Shane Horgan about winning the Best Actress award for her role in "Pulling" at the British Comedy Awards.

Best of Youtube: Irish Independent Journalist Aidan Coughlan and RTE TV presenter Sinead Kennedy join Ryan to share their favourite youtube hits of the year

Dervla Kirwan: Ryan chats to Irish actress Dervla Kirwan about her upcoming role in the DR Who Christmas Special.

Monday 8th December 2008

Christmas Number Ones: This morning RTE's legendary Larry Gogan was in studio chatting about the Christmas Number ones of the past and RTE Reporter Zbigniew Zalinski discussed Europe's Christmas hits.

Ronan O'Gara: Ronan O'Gara joined Ryan for a chat and to talk about his book My Autobiography: Ronan O'Gara, which is published by Transworld Ireland and is available countrywide in all good bookstores.

Friday 5th December 2008

Maureen Potter: Following on from yesterdatys story of Maureen Potter dancing for Hitler in the La Scala Ballroom in Berlin we delved into the archives to play an interview of Maureen talking about this unusual expereince.

Children's Broadcasting:RTE Junior has been launched this week, the only station in the country just for kids! So today children's broadcasting over the years was the topic of conversation. From Zig and Zag to Wanderly Wagon. Joining Ryan this morning were Mary Kingston, Kevin O'Connell - a voice you'll remember from The Late Late Toy Show and Eithne Hand, the woman behind RTE Junior.

Palestrina Choir: This morning 25 boys from the Palestrina choir joined us to sing "The First Noel" and "I Saw Three Ships".

House Sharing: Most of us have done it as some stage in our lives but does there come a time when you should no longer be sharing a flat? Leitrim man Paddy McKenna, and the woman who's been living with the stars, Lucy Kennedy share their experiences.

Thursday 4th December 2008

Organ Donation: Anne and Brian O'Byrne joined Ryan this morning to tell him how they made the very difficult decision to donate their baby daughter Emma's organs after her death. Anne has amde the decision to promote organ donation. She recorded a Christmas card CD with 3 songs on it. The CD was launched at the "Gift of Life Concert" she organised back in November. As well as encouraging people to donate their organs all monies raised from the CD are going towards the establishment of Ireland's first children's hospice, The Lauralynn House. For more information visit www.emmafoundation.ie.

Ballroom dancing Nazi Style: Following on yesterdays discussion of Ballroom Dancing Conor Doyle emailed us this photo of the night Maureen Potter preformed for Hitler in the La Scala Ballroom in Berlin.

Mary Robinson documentary: RTE Reporter, Roisin Duffy joins Ryan to chat about a Mary Robinson documentary which is being broadcast on RTE One Sunday, Dec 7th at 9.30pm.The documentary essentially charts what she has been doing since she left the Aras back in 1997 and is being broadcast to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, signed on December 10th in 1948.

Wednesday 3rd December 2008

Ballroom Dancing: The success of tv shows such as Strictly Come Dancing have resulted in the popularity of dancing again. Ballroom dancers Lia Mullins www.liamullins.com and Michael Burke joined Ryan this morning.

Doyle Collection: Bill Walsh, CEO of the Doyle Collection joined Ryan this morning for a chat about the Irish Hotel Industry. For more information visit www.doylecollection.com

Tuesday 2nd December 2008

Outliers: Have you ever wondered what it is that makes someone successful, do you either have it or not? Malcolm Gladwell author of Blink and The Tipping Point, himself a phenomenal success, has made this question the main thesis of his new book Outliers.

Carers: Following yesterday's discussion on struggling elderly parents, we follow up on an email we received from Gerardine.

Irish Songs We Learned in School: Singer John Spillane joins Ryan to chat about his new album "Irish Songs We Learned in School" which was released on November 14th of this year. For more information visit www.johnspillane.com.

Monday 1st December 2008

Elderly Parents: To discuss the issues involved in caring for an aging parent, Ryan is joined by Martin Cullen who is a full-time carer for his elderly mother, and also by consultant geriatrician, Professor Des O Neill.

Camille O'Sullivan: Chanteuse Camille O'Sullivan joined Ryan for a quick song and a chat. She sang "Ship Song" by Nick Cave and if you want to see Camille in concert you can catch her in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Sunday December 14th or visit www.camilleosullivan.com

Redemption Song: Author and Journalist Niall Stanage joined Ryan to chat about accompnaying Obama on the presidential campaign and his book "Redemption Song".