Dublin South By(e)-Election!

This week 'On the QT' we started to meet some of the candidates for the Dublin South By-election! In the Studio were, Senator Alex White, Ross O'Mullane and George Lee!

A week to go and then it's off to the polls!

Venetia

Dublin's Q102's Headwrecker!

In Dublin the average one is 40!


(REMEMBER 2 of the guesses below are in the right area!!!!)

Incorrect Guesses:

-Average age of a single woman
-Price to fill a tank of petrol/diesel
-Capacity of a Luas carriage
-Price of a Driving Lesson
-Minutes spent waiting for a bus
-The length (in feet) of a Bus or Luas
-Average Age of a Dublin worker
-Speed Limit
-Age of statue/monument
-Average Weather Temperature
-Average contents of a box of matches
-Average age of a Dublin house
-Average waistline!
-Average cost to print an election poster
-Average number of taxis at a Dublin rank on a Friday night
-Average number of minutes to commute from a Dublin suburb to the city centre
-Average length of a toilet roll
-Average age of a dog
-Average Washing Machine Temperature
-Average hours per working week
-Average age of people living in Dublin
-Average shoe size
-Aveage amount of text messages sent per person per week
-Average school class size
-Average wattage of a lightbulb
-Average number of newspapers on sale in Dublin
-Average fee for a Doctor in Dublin
-Average length (in years) of a mortgage
-Average time (in years) it takes for roadworks to be completed in Dublin!
-Average jacket size for a guy
-Average age of a Granny/Grandad
-Average number of cigarettes a Dublin smoker smokes per day
-The average fall in value (percentage) of 2nd-hand homes in Dublin
-Surface Wind Speed (Knots)
-Average car speed (km or mph) in Dublin
-Average number of commands a dog can understand!
-Average Age of a Granny/Grandad
-Average Dress Size
-Average Age of the Mayor
-Average Age of woman having her first or second child


Remember you can always email your guess to dave.harrington@q102.ie


Dave H.

I'm A Telly Addict!

I’ve become addicted to a TV show; it’s not a soap or a reality show – well not the sort of reality show that makes a fortune for Simon Cowell! It’s called South Pacific and it’s on BBC2 on Sunday evenings (it’s repeated on Tuesday). It’s the BBC doing what they do best – brilliant nature programmes. South Pacific takes us on an amazing journey through the world’s largest ocean and the thousands of islands it contains. It features some amazing creatures and fascinating cultures, all beautifully filmed. Check it out for yourself on Sunday night on BBC2. In the meantime here’s a clip from the show; it’s about 5 minutes long but well worth the time.

Enjoy!

Liam

Crumlin goes Blue!

Ray Shah, Juile B, Rebecca Lee and Robbie Kane from Dublin's Q102's mid week Blue Crew,
Hit the streets of Windmill Park 'Crumlin' to Give out Dublin's Q102'S Bran new BLUE car sticker for an up and coming competition happening in JUNE...

Listen out for details on your more music less talk station Dublin's Q102 and next weeks Herald AM!

R.K

Fixed Mortgages

Last week on On the QT, we talked to the founder of a new website created to help homeowners who are facing crippling exit fees to leave fixed mortgages. We've been inundated by emails looking for the website address - so here it is:

http://www.actiononfixedmortgages.com/

Hope this helps!

Venetia

Labour Leader Eamon Gilmore visits Dublin's Q102

We are delighted to welcome Labour leader Eamon Gilmore to our new broadcast facility at Upper Mayor Street, Dublin 1 to have a chat with Scott Williams "On The QT". He is pictured here with Scott and Venetia just a few moments ago.

Elections Elections Elections

Tonight on 'On the QT' we'll be meeting the last of the candidates running for the Dublin central bye-election, before we head over the river to Dublin South! Leader of the Labour Party Eamon Gilmore will also be popping in to say hello this evening!

Here are some photos from last weeks catch up with some of the Dublin Central candiates - Labour's Ivana Bacik, Fianna Fail's Maurice Ahern & David Geary from the Green Party!


Cheers

Venetia

WHAT a match!

There are no words!

:)

Dave H.

The Big Saturday Show joined by Aslan & Ireland's top models!!!

Hi there!

Don't forget to join us tomorrow morning from 10am for Dublin's Q102's Big Saturday Show. We've got a live performance and interview with Aslan!

Also we've added some glamour to Dublin's Q102's Great Northside Southside Challenge. We've enlisted two of Ireland's top models to play for their side of the city - Jenny Lee Masterson for the northside and Sarah Kavanagh for the southside!

Tune in at 11.20am Saturday to find out which side of Dublin is more intelligent and to hear how the girls fare with our trivia!!

Talk to you tomorrow from ten!!

Ray Shah & Suzy G Xx

The Script - A Brilliant Band......No Strings

GREAT Song, GREAT Video - Some of the effects used are very clever....

Watch it here

Dave H.

Ray and Robbie Square up to 'Jack'

Ray Shah and Robbie Kane bump into Kerry All Ireland Gaelic footballer 'Jack O Shea' in Palmerstown while working with the Blue Crew this week. He informed them that even though he is not that keen on our new 'Blue Dublin' Colour's, he is a fan of our station, Dublin's Q102...

We cant ask for more than that Jack...!

R.K

Showbuzz - Beautiful Britney!!!

So Britney's back in the gossip pages today thanks to her financial affairs- the star earned 7.6 million last year but managed to spend 6.7 million in 11 months with most of her money going on legal fees. You may remember she was constantly being pictured heading in and out of court!! The star is also spending a good chunk on security and staff. Her security is definitely intense - it's been revealed that when she comes to play London she will stay in the Dorchester hotel with her security sleeping outside her room every night!!

On a separate note I noticed this picture of her today, it was taken last Saturday in LA and I think it's one of the best pics I've seen of the star in a long, long time! She's looking fit, tanned and healthy. Nice dress too!!

Suzy G xx

Dublin's Q102's Charity Auction Photos!!!

Shane, Pamela and Carol
Lucianne

Elaine, Lindsay, Dave Harrington and Liam Coburn

Suzy G talks to John Lawless of St Michael's House

Suzy G selling!!

Going Going Gone!

Don't forget, Dublin's Q102's Annual On-Air Charity Auction starts at 10am on Sunday!

Why should you tune in on Sunday?

1. ALL money raised goes DIRECTLY towards the development of St. Michael's House Childrens' Respite Services

2. We have loads and loads of exciting "lots" for you to bid on (for instance, how about tickets to see U2 at one of their SOLD OUT Summer concerts at Croker?!)

3. It'll be a fun day!


Thanks in advance for your help & support,

Talk you Sunday at 10!

Dave H.

Dublin's Favourite Sandwich!!

Tonight on 'On the QT' we were looking for Dublin's favourite sandwich filling as part of National Sandwich Week! While most of you were pretty normal in your culinary tastes, here are some of the dubious favourite fillings:

Salad Cream & Cornflake Sandwich, with butter & sugar
Tuna & nuts!
Sliced white batch with Brussell sprouts
Onion, egg, banana, tomato & King crisps
Smoked horse meat & sugar (I kid you not!!)
Weatabix with butter
Fried Potatoes & Cabbage in brown bread
Chips, crisps, ketchup & jam with regular butter on fresh batch!

So what's yours?!!

Venetia

Fast Carr

It looks like Jimmy Carr learned a thing or two from The Stig when he was a guest on Top Gear....Unfortunately his newfound knowledge has landed him in trouble as he appeared in court yesterday on a speeding charge. Not clever!

The reports said he posed for photographers outside the court but this is the only picture I could find

Initially I thought "he doesn't look much like he's posing" but then I realised this is probably positively jovial for Jimmy Carr!

No word yet as to whether or not the judge will turn him into Jimmy Public Transport for a while!

Liam

If I won the lotto?!

Spotted this yesterday in Merrion Square......


I'll take one in red thanks very much...

Dave H.

Welcome Samuel Beckett!!

After 2 false starts over the last few days, the new Samuel Beckett bridge finally made it through the East Link at around 2.45 this afternoon... we made the short stroll from Dublin's Q102 new studios down to have a look and took a few pictures as well - we weren't the only ones interested either - there were at least 300 people gathered around the East Link, up the quays and on the south side of the Liffey too... Expect to see lots of great pictures and coverage of this over the next day or two in the national papers and tv but the pictures you'll see above are our little piece of Dublin history! Enjoy!

Christy & The Boys do John Lennon!

We LOVE Aslan's cover of "Jealous Guy"!

Watch the video here

Enjoy!

Dave H.

Headwrecker!

Half of Dubliners surveyed say they got one of these as a child and still have it today!
Incorret Guesses:
Teddy Bear
Doll
Bike

Another chance to have your guess tomorrow from 1,

Dave H.

Good evening Moscow!

Brace yourself....

The First Semi-Final of Eurovision 2009 is on tonight!

No doubt, Black Daisy will do Ireland proud in the 2nd Semi-final on Thursday and (hopefully!) go all the way in the final on Saturday.

Listen to the Irish entry & find out more about Sinead and Black Daisy here.

I just hope the new voting system elminates Block Voting!

Let the fun begin!

Dave

Welcome Samuel Beckett!!

We've just strolled down the street to the East Link to have a look at the new Samuel Beckett bridge which is going to be brought into the docklands tonight at 2am... It was a little far away and the pic is a weeeeeeeeeeeee bit blurry but hopefully we'll be able to take better pictures tomorrow as it will be virtually outside of our front door here at Dublin's Q102! By the way if you are planning on taking a trip across the East Link tonight after midnight then don't - it be closed as the bridge will be lifted to accommodate the sailing in of the new bridge...! Best of luck to all involved!

Technology's gone to the dogs.

I’m on the More Music Breakfast Show this week while Debbie suns herself so I was looking around the internet for some gossip and other stuff to tell you about this morning. I came across a piece about “dog photography” not photos of dogs but photos taken by dogs!! I thought “this is fantastic, how cool would it be to teach your dog to use the camera”. There was even a video!!

I was so disappointed….have a look at the video yourself – but be prepared for a letdown!

Liam

Goodbye Paper!!

Hi there Mathieu here, if you are a book worm you might be saying goodbye to the old fashioned way you read with this new gizmo called the Kindle. Its just been released in the states and allows you to download hundreds of your favourite books and newspapers, store them and read them on the move!! Its great too if you are environmentally conscious because it means . . no more paper!! It might be a little while before I can afford to buy one though!! its currently retailing at 500 dollars!!!

Have a great weekend!!!

Cheers Mathieu

Bina Nails it!

Congrats to Bina from Lucan who correctly guessed the answer to the Headwrecker:

Only 18% of Dubliners MAKE THEIR BED everyday!

I'll have a brand new one next week,

Enjoy the weekend!

Dave H.

The Blue Crew are out in force in Ballyfermot this week , and we happened to bump into a relative of Shane Smyth's (Assistant P.D) who was flying the flag for Dublin's Q102 in 'Obair' where she works!!

(Ray pictured with Marian Shelly above! )

R.

Headwrecked?!

Day 2 on the Headwrecker.....

Only 18% of Dubliners do this everyday.....

Here's a selection of INCORRECT guesses: (Edit: Including Wednesday's!)

-Brush their teeth
-Wash their hands after using the toilet
-Polish their shoes
-Floss
-Exercise
-Have Breakfast
-Shower
-Iron
-Walk to work
-Use public transport
-Walk to work

Another chance to have your guess tomorrow from 1!

Dave H.

Showbuzz - Fashion event of the year!!!!!!

Hi there!

Checkout these ensembles worn at the Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York otherwise known as the fashion event of the year.

My fave is Jessica Biel's gorgeous red dress.......I'm still a bit confused by Madonna's ensemble?!

Enjoy!!!

Suzy G Xx

Gracediggers Resurrection!

If you were going out to live music venues in the late 70s or early 80s you'll no doubt be familiar with Rocky DeValera and THe Gravediggers. Well they're back on the gig scene and playing live shows all over the city. This Friday they're in Kiely's of Mount Merrion from 9pm.

In case you're too young to remember them or you've just forgotten here's their new single "Baby Don't You Worry About A Thing"

Enjoy!

Liam

Extreme Karaoke

Do you remember the TV ad for T-Mobile in the UK where they had a whole load of people dancing in a train station? Well they've done it again, only this time it's bigger and better. On April 3oth 13,500 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square to sing Hey Jude! Watch out for Pink.....

Paddy's a Clever Chef!

Well done Paddy from Cassidy's Hotel who correctly guessed the answer to the Headwrecker!


75% of Dubliners say their favourite Breakfast Cereal hasn't changed since they were a kid!

Get ready for a Brand new Headwrecker on Tuesday,

Enjoy the Long Weekend!

Dave H.