Outside Broadcasts

Newstalk 106-108 fm, Ireland’s national independent talk radio station, have gone on the road, broadcasting live from all across the country. Newstalk now have their own specially designed outside broadcast unit which can been seen in every corner of Ireland, bringing Newstalk right to your door. Listeners can meet Newstalk presenters such as George Hook, Sean Moncrieff, Claire Byrne and Eamon Keane.

NEWSTALK BEST LOCAL 2009
Cork - August 14th 2009

In association with the Vintners' Federation of Ireland (VFI), The Boothouse Bar in Cork has won the Newstalk Best Local 2009 competition. Four provincial finalists were announced and listeners then voted for their overall favourite. Sean broadcast live from The Boothouse Bar on Friday, 14th August to celebrate their win. 

GALWAY RACES OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Galway – July 30th & 31st 2009

Newstalk went to the Galway races on Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July. Moncrieff, The Right Hook and Off the Ball all broadcast live from Eyre Square in Galway while the racing was taking place at the Galway Race Course. Ivan Yates (pictured) took the reign's in place of George Hook to present The Right Hook and Ger Gilroy presented Off the Ball.

OFF THE BALL ROADSHOW
Kerry – July 27th 2009

On Monday 27th July, Off the Ball broadcast live from McSorley’s Bar in Killarney. This was the fourth of 6 live GAA shows that the lads are doing across the country in conjunction with Ulster Bank. Guests included Darran O’Sullivan (pictured), Mike Sheehy, Seamus Moynihan and Mick O’Dwyer.

MARKS & SPENCER OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Grafton Street – July 16th 2009

To celebrate the 1st anniversary of M&S’s rooftop cafe, Tom Dune and The Right Hook teams broadcast live from the M&S window on Grafton Street, Dublin. Guests on the day included Pat Rabbitte (pictured), Vincent Browne and Dickie Rock.

OFF THE BALL ROADSHOW
Galway – July 13th 2009

On Monday 13th July, Off the Ball broadcast live from Massimo’s Bar in Galway. This was the third of 6 live GAA shows that the lads are doing across the country in conjunction with Ulster Bank. The main guests on the day were former Mayo GAA player David Brady and Galway GAA footballer Finian Hanley.

OFF THE BALL ROADSHOW
Letterkenny - June 29th 2009

On Monday 29th June, Off the Ball broadcast live from McGinley’s Bar in Letterkenny. This was the second of 6 live GAA shows that the lads are doing across the country in conjunction with Ulster Bank. The main guests on the day were GAA legends Liam Bradley, Charlie McGrew & Matt Gallagher.

OFF THE BALL ROADSHOW
Cork - June 15th 2009

On Monday 15th June, Off the Ball broadcast live from the Liquid Lounge in Clancy's Bar in Cork. This was the first of 6 live GAA shows that the lads are doing across the country in conjunction with Ulster Bank. Their main guests were GAA legends Sean Og O'Hailpin & John Gardiner.

VOLVO OCEAN RACE
Galway - May 26th & 27th 2009

We travelled to Galway for the Volvo Ocean Race on the 26th & 27th of May to soak up the sun and the atmosphere on the Galway seafront. Moncrieff & The Right Hook broadcast live from the Newstalk broadcast unit on Friday and then Weekend Blend and The Saturday Sports Show broadcast on Saturday.

MARKS & SPENCER 125 YEARS CELEBRATION
Grafton Street, Dublin - May 20th 2009

To celebrate the 125th birthday of Marks & Spencer, Newstalk moved to the front window of M&S for the day. Tom Dunne, Moncrieff and The Right Hook all broadcast their shows live from the window facing onto Grafton Street in Dublin. Some of the guests that joined in the celebrations were comedian PJ Gallagher & musician John Spillane.

HIBERNIAN STORE OPENING
The Square, Tralee, Co Kerry - May 8th 2009

After officially opening the new Hibernian store in The Square in Tralee, George braodcast his show live from the Newstalk road-show vehicle positioned outside the store. George's guests on the day included rugby legend and analyst David Corkery and Kerry native, Senator Mark Daly.

MUNSTER V LEINSTER SEMI FINAL
Croke Park Hotel & The Big Tree, Dublin - May 2nd 2009

This special double broadcast was for the Munster Leinster semi-final in Croke Park. It kicked off with the Saturday Sports Show in the roadcast unit outside the Croke Park Hotel and then handed over to the Off the Ball team in The Big Tree pub in Dorset Street for a one-hour special show.

THE RIGHT HOOK OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Malahide Library, Co Dublin - April 23rd 2009

George and the team broadcast their show live from the Malahide Library in Malahide, Co Dublin to celebrate 100 years in existence. There was a great turnout on the day as people turned up to hear George talk to Jim Glennon, Trevor Sargent and authors Joe O'Brien and Jacinta McDevitt (pictured).

TOM DUNNE OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Stephen's Green, Grafton Street, Dublin - March 30th 2009

Tom Dunne broadcast live from the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre on Grafton Street, Dublin on Monday 30th March. He did a special 1-hour broadcast from the radio pod on the second floor, where he interviewed infamous footballers Toto Schillaci and Ray Houghton.

LUNCHTIME WITH EAMON KEANE OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Grafton Street, Dublin - March 27th 2009

Lunchtime with Eamon Keane broadcast live from the Meteor store on Grafton Street, Dublin on Friday 27th March. Guests on the day included football pundit and broadcaster Eamon Dunphy, rugby pundit and Newstalk presenter George Hook and Minister Eamon Ryan.

WATERFORD OUTSIDE BROADCAST
John Roberts Square - February 19th 2009

Moncrieff and The Right Hook went on the road in the Newstalk roadcaster to broadcast their shows from John Roberts Square in the heart of Waterford. Some of their guests included Ivan Yates, Monica Leech and Jill Hinks.

GILLETTE OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Temple Bar, Dublin - February 16th 2009

Off the Ball broadcast live from The Purdy Kitchen in Temple Bar Dublin for the launch of the new Gillette sports care range for men. Along as the live radio broadcast, there were many other activities for guests to participate in like the games room and a gents salon! Guests included Brian O'Driscoll.

STUDENT ENTERPRISE AWARDS
Institute of Technology Sligo - February 9^th 2009

Moncrieff broadcast live from the Institute of Technology Sligo at the announcement of the Student Enterprise Awards 2009. Sean interviewed the winning team which were from the National College of Ireland (NCI).

KILDARE VILLAGE OUTLET SHOPPING
Kildare - February 7^th 2009

Weekend Blend, Down to Business and The Saturday Sports Show all broadcast live from Kildare Village Outlet Shopping. It was all to celebrate the Simple Pleasures at Kildare Village Campaign. Guests included musician Jack L, pictured here with Orla Barry.

COLAISTE MHUIRE CO-ED OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Thurles, Tipperary – January 15^th 2009

George Hook and The Right Hook team broadcast from Colaiste Mhuire Co-Ed school in Thurles, Co Tipperary to oficially launch the school's relaunch in January 2009. George paid a surprise visit to come of the classrooms to get a feel of what its like to be back in school!

BEWLEYS OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Grafton Street, Dublin – December 17th 2008

Newstalk moved to Bewley's Grafton Street for the entire day on Wednesday 17th December to bring the Christmas shoppers a day of chat, entertainment and giveaways. Guests included TV chef Kevin Thornton and Irish comedian Jason Byrne (pictured).

MARKS & SPENCER OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Grafton Street, Dublin – December 11th 2008

The Breakfast Show, Tom Dunne, Moncrieff and The Right Hook all broadcast live from Marks and Spencer's front window on Grafton Street and attracted huge crowds of people all finishing their Christmas shopping. Pictured are Claire & Ger from The Breakfast Show.

GUINNESS BREWERY OUTSIDE BROADCAST
St James Gate, Dublin – November 21st 2008

George Hook broadcast his show from the infamous Guinness Brewery at St James Gate in Dublin on the 21st November to celebrate. Guests included rugby analyst Jim Glennon, politician Ruairi Quinn and soccer pundit John Giles (pictured).

LIMERICK OUTSIDE BROADCAST
O'Connell Street, Limerick – November 17th & 18th 2008

Moncrieff and The Right Hook returned once again to O'Connell Street in Limerick to broadcast from outside Debenhams on the 17th and 18th of November. The shows broadcast live from Newstalk broadcast vehicle. Guests included All Black rugby legend Jonah Lomu (pictured), Ivan Yates, David Corkery and Celia Holmen Lee.

HALIFAX OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Sandyford, Dublin – November 6th 2008

Tom Dunne broadcast his show from the Halifax store in Sandyford on the 6th November to celebrate its official opening. The broadcast was also in collaboration with the Toys 4 Big Boys exhibition taking place in the RDS that weekend. Guests on the show included comedian Neil Delamere.

NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Cuffsgrange, Kilkenny – September 23rd –25th 2008

Newstalk moved to Kilkenny in September to broadcast from the National Ploughing Championships. Over 3 days The Breakfast Show, Tom Dunne, Lunchtime, Moncrieff and The Right Hook all broadcast live from the Newstalk outside broadcast unit. Guests included Luka Bloom, Enda Kenny and Hector.

LIMERICK OUTSIDE BROADCAST
O'Connell Street, Limerick – September 4^th–5^th 2008

Moncrieff and The Right Hook broadcast from outside Debenhams on O'Connell Street, Limerick on the 4th and 5th September. The shows broadcast live from Newstalk broadcast vehicle. Guests included Minister Willie O'Dea, Limerick Lord Mayor John Gilligan and comedian John Kenny.

CORK OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Grand Parade, Cork – June 25^th–27^th 2008

Lunchtime with Eamon Keane and The Right Hook broadcast from Grand Parade in Cork City from 25th - 27th June 2008 in the new Newstalk outside broadcast vehicle. Guests included celebrity chef Anthony Worrall Thompson, Founder of Chernobyl Children’s Project International Adi Roche and Irish rugby legend Mick Galwey.

AFRICA DAY
Irish Aid Centre, Dublin – May 25^th 2008

The Wide Angle with presenter Karen Coleman broadcast live from the Irish Aid Centre in Dublin's O'Connell Street to celebrate Africa Day on 25th May 2008.

HEINEKEN RUGBY CUP FINAL
The George Hotel, Limerick – May 23^rd 2008

The Right Hook broadcast a Heineken Rugby Cup Final special from The George Hotel in Limerick on 23rd May 2008. Guests included Ministed for Defence Willie O'Dea and rugby pundit David Corkery.

GOOGLE HQ
Grand Canal Dock, Dublin – May 21^st 2008

The Breakfast Show broadcast from the Google Head Quarters in Grand Canal Dock in Dublin on 21st May 2008. It was filmed for prosperity and clips uploaded to view on the Breakfast Show YouTube channel.

HALIFAX OUTSIDE BROADCAST
St Stephen’s Green, Dublin – May 15^th 2008

Moncrieff and The Right Hook both broadcast their shows live from the Halifax store in St. Stephen's Green, Dublin on 15th May 2008. Seans guests included politician Mary Lou McDonald and George spoke to Fine Gael leader, Enda kenny and former football player and manager, Roddy Collins.

MARKS & SPENCER RE-OPENING
Grafton Street, Dublin – May 1^st 2008

Life! with Orla Barry and The Right Hook both broadcast their shows live from the Marks & Spencer window on Grafton Street in Dublin to launch their newly refurbished store on May 1st 2008. Orla's guests included Michael Hayes from the TV series How Low Can You Go? and George spoke to boxer Bernard Dunne among others.

TULLAMORE OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore – April 8^th 2008

The Breakfast Show broadcast live on Wednesday 8th April 2008. Claire Byrne presented part of the show from the Tullamore Court Hotel while Ger Gilroy co-presented back in the Newstalk studios in Dublin. Guests included Gearoid Keegan, Tommy McKeigue pictured here with Claire.

EXTRA TIME OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Cork – March 15^th 2008

Extra Time with presenter Oisin Langan broadcast live from Cork on 15th March 2008 for a special sports show.

METEOR OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Patrick’s Street, Cork – March 14^th 2008

Lunchtime with Eamon Keane broadcast live from the Meteor Store on Patrick's Street, Cork on Friday 14th March 2008. Guests included Simon Coveney, Kathleen Lynch and Noel O'Flynn.

HIBERNIAN STORE OPENING
Baggot Street, Dublin – March 7^th 2008

The Right Hook broadcast live from the Hibernian store on Baggot Street in Dublin when they officially opened their new branch on 7th March 2008. Guest included PJ Gibbons, editor of Social & Personal, Michael Cosgrave, Former Connacht Captain and the Welsh Irish Choir.

ATHLONE OUTSIDE BROADCAST
Athlone Springs Hotel, Athlone - February 22^nd 2008

The Right Hook broadcast their show live from the Athlone Springs Hotel on February 22nd 2008. Guests included rugby pundit Jim Glennon and TD for Longford/Westmeath Mary O'Rourke. George is pictured here with the General Manager of the Athlone Springs Hotel, Chris Pollier.

US ELECTIONS SUPER TUESDAY
ABC Radio Studio, Mahattan, New York - February 4^th-6^th 2008

The Right Hook went to New York for Super Tuesday to cover the US Election Campaign. They broadcast their show live from the ABC radio studios in Manhattan on Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th February 2008.

STUDENT ENTERPRISE COMETITION
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway - January 31^st 2008

The Right Hook broadcast its show live from the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology on January 31st where hey hosted this year's Newstalk 106-108 fm Student Enterprise Competition. The Institute of Technology Sligo was announced as the winners by Denis O'Brien.