Alan Hughes: Last News

It’s all been changing over at Virgin Media over the past few weeks, with lots of presenters swapping shows.

Poor Tommy Bowe! He just cannot live this particular on-air blunder down.

The Six O’Clock Show has kicked off a new chapter with both a new set and a new host in the hot seat in the form of Karen Koster.

The Ireland AM gang hit the town with vengeance this week and it’s safe to say that they relished every minute of it but there were a few regrets this morning.

The Leo Burdock wall of fame has another face to add to it after Patrick Dempsey dropped by for the best fish and chips in the capital.

It’s a shocking, saddening and terrifying thing to even consider; but there are still people promoting gay conversion therapy in this day and age. A gay conversion therapist appeared on Ireland AM and viewers were astounded by how Alan Hughes kept his cool.

The team on Ireland AM are no strangers to the odd slip-up having gifted us with some gems over the years and now it’s the turn of Alan Hughes.

It looks as though Alan Hughes has found himself with some health issues that have landed him in hospital.

Broadcaster Mark Cagney has opened up about his tough mental recovery following two strokes earlier this year.

It’s certainly been a big change, and not just in terms of weather for Gráinne Seoige and her South African husband Leon Jordaan as they settle back into life in Ireland.

Ireland AM presenter Alan Hughes, found himself getting emotional while speaking to much-loved chef Catherine Leyden during the morning show.

Ireland AM decided to try and show off its host’s spelling skills on Thursday morning as they added a Countdown segment.

A post shared by AlanHughesTV (@alanhughestv)‘But at least we are doing it and everyone is so happy because it means we can give people some work for Christmas and that’s what the whole thing is about.

panto producer Alan Hughes found himself centre stage this week following a controversy over the distribution of the State’s €5 million live performance support scheme.Hughes has been producing, staging and starring in the panto for the past 21 years but was turned down for a share of the scheme.

‘There’s so many businesses that are really struggling at the moment and the next few weeks could make or break them, they’ll need to get through Christmas to try and survive into next year,’ he says.‘Going to your local shop, the local butcher, ordering your turkey from the local guy instead of a big supermarket – that’s what’s going to keep businesses afloat.’‘A little local business beside me said, ‘If just one of your gifts came from us, we’d make it through Christmas,’ so it’s really important.’Alan, along with Karen, Tommy and Anna Daly are championing Ireland AM’s newest Backing Local campaign that will see the Virgin Media show provide a national platform for small businesses over the coming weeks. If you’re a business owner with a

Nice to be back in North Clare for the Easter weekendA post shared by Paul O'Connell (@paul_o_connell5) on Apr 21, 2019 at 2:39pm PDTHe said: ‘They need to be learning, they need to be challenged. My kids are happy.

Avid holiday goers, Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick are enjoying a getaway closer to home this summer and the weather is working in their favour too.The Ireland AM host and his husband took in spectacular sunsets as they mixed relaxation with more adventurous pursuits in Ireland’s midlands.The couple wined, dined and enjoyed watersports during their stay in the fittingly named Wineport Lodge.Kicking off their day with a splash, the lovebirds plunged into the chilly lake waters that awaited them at the end of a massive inflatable slide at Bay Sports.That wasn’t their only water-oriented bit of fun as they shared photos from a boat ride too.

Like the rest of us, Daniel O’Donnell is finding ways to keep himself busy during the lockdown.

We could all do with a healthy dose of cheering up right now but those missing out on an important event or milestone definitely deserve a shout out. 

Ireland AM was ended in fits of laughter today by hosts Ciara Doherty and Alan Hughes as Alan’s attempt at cutting his own fringe didn’t go too well.

Tommy Martin was the first presenter to have his children feature in a broadcast from home and now Karen Koster’s clan have followed suit.