It's been a very interesting campaign, and a very interesting run of The Eleventh Hour. From the very first episode when Elaine Byrne took on two pillars of Irish media society, to our final episode on the night before the big count, it's been fascinating. read more...
I'm sure most of us will agree that the international media spotlight has turned to Ireland a little more often in recent times than is healthy for such a relatively small country. read more...
Rushing about the office trying to get the show to air, apologies for the brief post. Tonight: 'Who'd be a politician?' We ask five first time Dail candidates about their reasons for entering politics. We also take a look at the parties' proposals on political reform. read more...
It might be the biggest problem facing an entire generation. Negative equity and unpayable mortgages afflict hundreds of thousands of Irish people and could be an economic timebomb. read more...
Tonight we're looking at where Ireland is going post-election. Are the election promises being made now deliverable? What can a new government do with the "The Germans" in town? How will we get through our economic nuclear winter? read more...
So... the first week of our run has been completed. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, in the bag. This morning we'll be discussing how we should go about covering next week. read more...
Feedback on Twitter and Facebook last night was mixed. One thing was made clear however, the show felt too short. We've taken that on board and will be on for ten minutes extra tonight. read more...
A number of people on Twitter have asked us how we plan on moderating comments that come to us through the various online channels as we're live on air. Here's what we've got in mind... read more...
First show nerves are rattling. Last minute preparations are being made; studio links tested, lighting tinkered with, microphones checked. read more...