Gerry Ryan has died

[Porridge]

Irish Times report

What a horrible shock. I listened to him every morning, and I just loved the show. He is huge loss. I feel so awful for his family.

 

[gwendolyn]

I am very sorry to hear that, Porridge.

 

[brazen_irish_hussy]

My roommate when I lived in Dublin listened to him every morning. I know he wasn''t feeling well the night before, but has there been any word what happened?

 

[Porridge]

Thanks Gwen.

BIH - there''s nothing new yet. As you said he called in sick, and he cancelled an event he was supposed to host on Thursday night too. Feeling sick/indigestion type symptoms are typical preludes to a heart attack. That would be the most obvious - he was a man who loved his food and wine!

It''s just so strange yanno...he was a real institution here. As my mum said, you''d nearly feel like going to his funeral even though you didn''t actually know him. It''s awfully sad.

 

[bee*]

I only saw this now Porridge. Still can''t believe that he won''t be on the radio tomorrow. My mam went in to the mansion house today to sign the book of condolences. So so sad.

 

[Porridge]

Did she, good woman. I was in Dublin on Saturday alright but I didn''t get a chance to go and sign it. All the tributes on the radio today are very sad!

 

[Steel]

I am sorry for his family''s loss.

I disapproved of his radio programmes which to me prayed on sensationilising the minority to an eager audience who failed to show compassion. He offered an opinionated stance which fed the masses. To me, he represented a side of Ireland which has become very ugly; part of the "I''m ok" society; (sod the rest of them as me and mine are ok).

I know he had a loyal following in Ireland and I do not wish to offend them but it follows then that I find I do not get along with many in this country.

With so many public sector workers struggling to keep their homes despite continual pay cuts, he was in a position to keep his €600,000+ paycheck and his opinions.

Yes I am commenting on the public person, after all isn''t that what we knew of him?

 

[Porridge]

Date: 5/23/2010 5:18:22 PM
Author: Steal
the ''I''m ok'' society; (sod the rest of them as me and mine are ok).

Dare I say it without being publicly stoned...a very FF attitude!?

Although I enjoyed his show, in a lighthearted way, I know exactly what you mean Steal.

 

[Delster]

But Porridge dearie, you''re forgetting FF is now nouveau eco socialist FF!

 

[Porridge]

Date: 5/24/2010 10:40:13 AM
Author: Delster
But Porridge dearie, you''re forgetting FF is now nouveau eco socialist FF!

How very remiss of me. The future is looking brighter already

 

[Steel]

Don''t worry Porridge, I have never supported FF in my life and after this carbon tax (ha ha

) will never support the greens again.

 

[Porridge]

Date: 5/24/2010 3:15:06 PM
Author: Steal
Don''t worry Porridge, I have never supported FF in my life and after this carbon tax (ha ha

) will never support the greens again.

My kinda gal

 

[ChallyMixe]

Re: Gerry Ryan has died

It's a very bad news to hear but we can still hope and pray for his soul.