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They've left that attitude behind somewhat probably because of Marty. He had to go on the dole for a while and was blacklisted for a year or two before he was left back on the airwaves. He was really the first RTE star to go elsewhere and was used as an example. It was more than a bit harsh. However, in this multi channel internet world people on Commercial radio regularly work for RTE.
However, Pat is different. I wouldn't be surprised if you don't see him on RTE for at least a year or two. Again used as an example of how cold it can be outside of Montrose.
It'll also be a lesson for other RTE celebs when the listening figures are updated in 6 and 12 months time. Some listeners will follow Pat, but I doubt if the RTE Radio One listener-ship figures will go down that much. Those that listen to RTE Radio 1 are generally set in their ways and are unlikely to move up the dial.
RTE News - Ireland
That's likely the end of his Irish television career so, RTÉ tends to have a "You'll Never Work In This Town Again" attitude towards any of its stars that defect to the commercial sector - it took Marty Whelan literally years to be rehabilitated after the collapse of Century. (Although Ray D'Arcy somehow seems to be able to work for both). I don't think he's likely to show up on TV3 either, at least not in a permanent capacity, while Vincent Browne remains with them.
They've left that attitude behind somewhat probably because of Marty. He had to go on the dole for a while and was blacklisted for a year or two before he was left back on the airwaves. He was really the first RTE star to go elsewhere and was used as an example. It was more than a bit harsh. However, in this multi channel internet world people on Commercial radio regularly work for RTE.
However, Pat is different. I wouldn't be surprised if you don't see him on RTE for at least a year or two. Again used as an example of how cold it can be outside of Montrose.
It'll also be a lesson for other RTE celebs when the listening figures are updated in 6 and 12 months time. Some listeners will follow Pat, but I doubt if the RTE Radio One listener-ship figures will go down that much. Those that listen to RTE Radio 1 are generally set in their ways and are unlikely to move up the dial.