http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/inc/eleventhhour-blog.xml Latest Irish and international news supplied by RTE.ie Copyright © RTÉ Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:55:52 +0000 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:55:52 +0000 The Eleventh Hour http://www.rte.ie/images/logo_rss_goog.gif http://www.rte.ie Thirteen shows in three weeks with two presenters for one election. It's been some run, I tell you. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:55:32 +0000 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1430842.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1430842.html 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. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:03:05 +0000 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1428728.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1428728.html 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. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:34:15 +0000 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1427092.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1427092.html 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. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:17:10 +0000 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1425913.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1425913.html 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. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:36:01 +0000 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1425698.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1425698.html Absolutely manic in the Eleventh Hour office today as we're preparing to cover the 5-way leaders' debate on The Frontline tonight. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:43:57 +0000 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1425305.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1425305.html 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? Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:47:41 +0000 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1423346.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1423346.html Former aide to Tony Blair, Alistair Campbell, Ger Colleran of The Daily Star and Sarah McInerney of The Sunday Times join us tonight. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:41:03 +0000 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1422680.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1422680.html 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. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:08:36 +0000 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1421549.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1421549.html Tonight we'll be looking at the messages the parties are trying to sell to the voter. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:28:39 +0000 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1421024.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1421024.html 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. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:36:09 +0000 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1420969.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1420969.html 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... Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:30:43 +0000 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1420701.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1420701.html First show nerves are rattling. Last minute preparations are being made; studio links tested, lighting tinkered with, microphones checked. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:55:54 +0000 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1420678.html http://www.rte.ie/tv/eleventhhour/blogposts/page1420678.html