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MICHAEL WOLSEY: Is a broadcaster really worth 10 times more than a nurse?

By Kilkenny Now 27th January 2021 0

RTE paid Ryan Tubridy €495,000 in 2019. A senior staff nurse in a public hospital earns  €48,736 a year. The national broadcaster paid the money to a company called Tuttle Productions for the services of Mr Tubridy, according to figures released last week. In 2019, RTE paid €450,00 to a company called What Next Productions […]

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Radio star Ray sets perfect New Year challenge for Kilkenny runners

By Kilkenny Now 28th December 2020 0

Kilkenny runners and walkers are being urged to join a new fundraising challenge to raise money for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. RTÉ star Ray D’Arcy has teamed up with the hospicefor the New Year fundraising event, which will run throughout 2021. Ray’s Marathon Challenge is looking for people to sign up to run or walk […]

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Cat laughs! RTÉ on prowl for Kilkenny comic talent

By Kilkenny Now 15th October 2019 0

By COLIN BARTLEY DO you know someone from Kilkenny that can make you smile like a Cheshire cat or know someone who thinks they can make a cat laugh? If so, RTÉ presenter Ray D’Arcy is looking for them to appear on his show. D’Arcy’s Saturday night TV and daily radio shows have launched a […]

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Kilkenney dancing star John Nolan and partner Mairéad return to our TV screens

By Kilkenny Now 30th March 2019 0

THERE’LL be a distinctly Kilkenny flavour to tonight’s Ray D’Arcy Show. Fresh from their stunning victory on Dancing with the Stars, our very own superhoofer John Nolan and his celebrity partner Mairéad Ronan will be talking about taking the coveted Glitter Ball trophy home – and what’s next for the queen and king of the dance floor. […]