Radio Men

Roddy Doyle, in an interview with the gifted John Kelly (The View Presents, RTÉ 1 Tuesday 6th July 2010) mentioned that "The Irish are best at being Irish...talking, telling stories, looking out for each other..." This got me thinking about our radio network and how we have the industry that we so richly deserve , in the most positive way. Rightly criticised for being a personality driven medium and how it is nauseating to hear such titles as 'The Tubrudy Show, Sean Moncreiff, The John Murray Show, Michael Cahill, The Ray Foley Show etc. etc. etc. it is a format that permits us to talk to associate with an indivudal and to engage with the topic of discussion, the banter being shared and the stories being emparted. It is a truly wonderful gift to the Irish people that has been well fostered and cherished and the hand of the BAI should be aware of what they are nourishing and tending to is a rare and wonderful beast that should only be complimented with its licencing strategy and preserving in it policing.