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{{Infobox television |
{{short description|Irish television show}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
| show_name = Ireland AM
{{Use Hiberno-English|date=December 2013}}
|image = [[Image:Ireland AM Logo.jpg]]
{{Infobox television
| format = [[Breakfast television|Breakfast news programme]]
| image = Ireland AM Logo 2018.png
| picture_format = 16:9
| image_size = 200
| runtime = 180 Minutes
| caption =
| starring = '''Co-hosts''' <br/> [[Mark Cagney]] <br/> [[Sinead Desmond]] <br/> [[Aidan Cooney]] <br/> [[Alan Hughes (presenter)|Alan Hughes]] <br/> Anna Daly
| genre = [[Breakfast television|Breakfast television programme]]
| country= Ireland
| creator =
| network = [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]<br>[[3e]]
| director =
| first_aired = September 20, 1999
| presenter = *[[Tommy Bowe]]<br />(Monday–Thursday)
| last_aired = Present
* [[Muireann O'Connell]]<br />(Monday–Thursday)
| num_episodes =
* [[Alan Hughes (presenter)|Alan Hughes]]<br />(Monday–Thursday)
* [[Elaine Crowley (presenter)|Elaine Crowley]]<br />(Friday–Sunday)
* [[Martin King (broadcaster)|Martin King]]<br /> (Friday-Sunday)
*[[Síomha Ní Ruairc]]<br />(Friday-Sunday)
| opentheme = Capital Life
| endtheme =
| composer = [[Paul Wickens]]<br />Stephen Spiro
| country = [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]
| language = English
| num_seasons =
| num_episodes =
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = Celine Mc Gillycuddy
| producer = Sinead Ryan
| editor =
| location = Virgin Media Television HD Studio,<br />[[Ballymount]], [[Dublin]]
| camera =
| runtime = 180 minutes<br />(including advertising)
| company = [[Virgin Media Television (Republic of Ireland)|Virgin Media Television]]
| network = [[Virgin Media One]]
| first_aired = {{start date|df=yes|1999|9|20}}
| last_aired = present
| related = ''[[Weekend AM]]'' (2015–2019)
}}
}}
'''''Ireland AM''''' is [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland's]] only breakfast television programme. The show is broadcast live every weekday morning by [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]] and [[3e]].


'''''Ireland AM''''' is an [[Television in the Republic of Ireland|Irish]] [[breakfast television|morning television show]] on [[Virgin Media One]]. It airs live every weekday from 07:00 to 09:55, and weekends from 9:00 to 12:00. The program features news, current affairs, weather updates, showbiz, fashion, beauty, food, health, home and garden. Its current weekday presenters are [[Alan Hughes (presenter)|Alan Hughes]], [[Muireann O'Connell]] and [[Tommy Bowe]].
== History ==
=== Early years (1999 - 2004) ===
Ireland AM was launched on 20 September 1999 on the 1st anniversy of TV3's launch, the first show of its kind in Ireland. It was originally on air from 7:00am to 9:00am, hosted by [[Mark Cagney]] and [[Amanda Byram]]. The show went on air almost a year after TV3 launched, and was seen as an attempt by the station to improve ratings.<ref>OUR CHEMISTRY WILL MAKE BREAKFAST GO WITH A BANG' TV3's top new team, Mark and Amanda, reveal their secret. [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-60161981.html]</ref> A number of years after the start of the show TV3 executives decided on an extra hour for the show, the show now finishes at 10am.


The show is currently sponsored by [[Fairy (brand)|Fairy]], [[Febreze]], [[Downy|Lenor]], [[Ariel (detergent)|Ariel]] and [[Mr Clean|Flash]] while the programme was previously sponsored by [[P&G]], [[Unilever]], [[Dolmio]] and [[Kellogg's]].
=== Following years (2004 - 2010) ===
In March 2004, Claire left the show in order to replace [[Gráinne Seoige]] as the main news anchor on TV3. Byrne was replaced by [[Maura Derrane]], a news presenter on the channel. In October 2005, Mark Cagney was nominated and later won the TV Personality of the Year Award at the [[Irish Film and Television Awards]] (IFTAs). After two years as co-host, Maura Derrane left the show in September 2006. She was replaced by television newcomer, [[Sinead Desmond]].


As of 2021, Ireland AM is the only Irish breakfast programme currently airing.
As of 2008, Desmond and original presenter Cagney are the main hosts of the show along with [[Alan Hughes (presenter)|Alan Hughes]], [[Aidan Cooney]] and Anna Daly ,who also frequently present segments and interview guests. [[Elaine Crowley]] presents news bulletins every half hour, while [[Laura Bermingham]] is also a frequent contributor. [[Today FM]]'s [[Adelle McDonnell]] has contributed to a section of the show featuring soaps.


As part of a new daytime schedule line up, from Monday 7 October 2019 the programme was extended to 11:00 am on weekdays, with the weekend editions now rebranded as Ireland AM too. In March 2020 it reverted to airing till 10:00 am on weekdays. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ireland AM began airing at the later time of 8 am but reverted to its original time of 7 am in September 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.breakingnews.ie/showbiz/xpose-axed-as-virgin-media-tv-announce-schedule-shake-up-952835.html|title=Xpose axed as Virgin Media TV announce schedule shake-up|first=Steve|last=Neville|date=24 September 2019|newspaper=[[Irish Examiner]]}}</ref>
Over the years the show has had an extra hour added, and now broadcasts until 10 a.m. each morning. Also '''''The Best of Ireland AM''''' airs at different times on Saturday and Sunday mornings, featuring highlights from the weekday shows.


==History==
Ireland AM won the 'Favourite TV Show in Ireland' at the TV Now Awards in 2009.
Ireland AM currently makes up 12.5% of TV3 output, or 41% of their legally required Irish programming content from the BAI.


== Format ==
===1999–2003===
''Ireland AM'' was launched on 20 September 1999 on the 1st anniversary of TV3's launch, the first show of its kind in Ireland. It was originally on air from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, hosted by [[Mark Cagney]] and [[Amanda Byram]]. The show went on air almost a year after TV3 launched, and was seen as an attempt by the station to improve ratings.<ref>OUR CHEMISTRY WILL MAKE BREAKFAST GO WITH A BANG' TV3's top new team, Mark and Amanda, reveal their secret. [https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-60161981]{{dead link|date=August 2021}}</ref> In 2001 Amanda Byram left the show and moved to [[Channel 4]] breakfast show [[The Big Breakfast]]. Amanda was replaced by [[Claire Byrne]]. A number of years after the start of the show TV3 executives decided on an extra hour for the show, and the show finished at 10:30 am.
Like most other breakfast television shows, it blends a mixture of news every thirty minutes, interviews and features topics such as consumer affairs, health, politics, gardening, education, finance, food and fashion into a three hour format.

The show is currently sponsored by [[Unilever]].
===2004–2008===
In March 2004, Claire Byrne left the show in order to replace [[Gráinne Seoige]] as the main news anchor on TV3. Byrne was replaced by [[Maura Derrane]], a news presenter on the channel. In October 2005, Mark Cagney was nominated and later won the TV Personality of the Year Award at the [[Irish Film and Television Awards]] (IFTAs). After two years as co-host, Maura Derrane left the show in September 2006. She was replaced by television newcomer [[Sinead Desmond]].

By 2009 Desmond, and original presenter Cagney, were joined by [[Alan Hughes (presenter)|Alan Hughes]], [[Aidan Cooney]] and [[Anna Daly]], who also frequently present segments and interview guests. [[Elaine Crowley (presenter)|Elaine Crowley]] presents news bulletins every half-hour, while [[Laura Woods (Irish presenter)|Laura Woods]] is also a frequent contributor. [[Today FM]]'s Adelle McDonnell has contributed to a section of the show featuring soaps.

In 2008, [[Midday (Irish talk show)|Midday]] joined TV3's line up of Daytime programmes.

===2009–2013===
In 2009 it was joined by [[The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin]] which followed the show at 10:30, it remained as a sister show until 2013, when [[Late Lunch Live]] joined TV3's daytime line up.

''Ireland AM'' won the "Favourite TV Show in Ireland" at the TV Now Awards in 2009.

The show won the award for Broadcaster/Journalist of the Year at the 2011 [[National Lesbian and Gay Federation#GALAs|GALAs]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Galas 2010 - 2010 Winners|url=http://www.galas.ie/winners.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101124025305/http://www.galas.ie/winners.aspx|archive-date=24 November 2010|access-date=2013-08-06}}</ref>

In 2013 a revamp of TV3 daytime schedule saw ''Ireland AM'' add 40 minutes. It aired from 7 am to 10:45 am. From 07:00 to 08:00 Anton Savage presented a news and current affairs edition of the show, which is then followed by ''Ireland AM'' proper from 08:00 to 10:45. The revamp was due to falling daytime viewing figures from the channel.<ref>{{cite news|last=Slattery|first=Laura|date=26 September 2013|title=TV3 goes live with new daytime line-up|newspaper=[[The Irish Times]]|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/tv3-goes-live-with-new-daytime-line-up-1.1539659|access-date=24 August 2021}}</ref>

''Ireland AM'' currently makes up 12.5% of TV3 output, or 41% of their legally required Irish programming content. ''The Best of Ireland AM'' airs at different times on Saturday and Sunday mornings on sister channel [[3e]], featuring highlights from the weekday shows. ''Ireland AM'' received an overhaul in September 2014. The show moved into the Sony HD Studios in Dublin's [[Ballymount]].

=== 2014–2018 ===
In July 2015, Ciara Doherty joined the show replacing<ref name="her.ie">{{cite web|last=Cassidy|first=Megan|date=15 July 2015|title=Ireland AM's New Reporter Is Unveiled As Anna Daly Departs For Weekend Slot|url=http://www.her.ie/celeb/ireland-ams-new-reporter-is-unveiled-as-anna-daly-departs-for-weekend-slot/244706|via=her.ie}}</ref> [[Anna Daly]] who left the show to take up her new role on ''Saturday AM'' and ''Sunday AM'' which began from 29 August 2015.

On 31 July 2015 ''Ireland AM'' revamped its titles and on-air graphics.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/184/97033/1/Ireland-AM| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150808071204/http://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/184/97033/1/Ireland-AM| archive-date = 2015-08-08| title = 3player {{!}} Ireland AM - Saturday, 01 August 2015}}{{dead link|date=August 2021}}</ref>

On 19 November 2017, Sinead Desmond quit her role on Ireland AM over an alleged [[gender pay gap]] row with the station.<ref>{{cite web|last=Finn|first=Melanie|title='I really appreciate the support' – TV3 presenter suddenly quits job over 'gender pay gap' issue|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/i-really-appreciate-the-support-tv3-presenter-suddenly-quits-job-over-gender-pay-gap-issue-36334822.html|access-date=2019-12-11|website=[[Irish Independent]]}}</ref> Nearly six months after Desmond's departure, it was announced that Ciara Doherty would take over Desmond's role as co-host.<ref>{{cite web|last=O'Connor|first=Sorcha|title='I'm happy with my pay', says new Ireland AM co-host Ciara Doherty|url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/im-happy-with-my-pay-says-new-ireland-am-cohost-ciara-doherty-36862079.html|access-date=2019-12-11|website=[[Irish Independent]]}}</ref> In 2017 ITV's [[This Morning (TV programme)|This Morning]] was moved from [[Virgin Media Three]] (then known as UTV Ireland) as a follow-up to Ireland AM.

On Saturday 29 August 2015, ''Ireland AM'' launched spin-off shows ''Saturday AM'' and ''Sunday AM''. Both shows are hosted by Anna Daly providing a mix of current affairs, showbiz, entertainment, in-studio guests, cookery, debate and fashion. Anna hosts the show each Saturday with [[Simon Delaney]] and on Sunday, formerly with [[Ivan Yates]] and latterly with [[Ian Noctor]]. ''Saturday AM'' focuses more on light entertainment whereas ''Sunday AM'' concentrates more on current affairs, debate and an analysis of Sunday newspapers. ''TV3 News'' provides news updates.<ref>{{cite web|last=Quigley|first=Maeve|date=5 July 2015|title=Anna Daly cried as credits rolled on final Ireland AM show|url=http://www.irishmirror.ie/whats-on/film-and-tv/anna-daly-cried-credits-rolled-6000438}}</ref>

On 30 August 2018, to coincide with the rebranding of TV3 to "Virgin Media One", a relaunch of the show took place. A new studio and a new on screen look was revealed.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/tv-film/tv3s-ireland-am-reveals-brand-13159002|title=TV3's Ireland AM reveals brand new set – and it's stunning|first=Kayla|last=Walsh|date=29 August 2018|magazine=RSVP}}</ref> On 1 September 2018, to coincide with the rebranding of TV3 to "Virgin Media One", the Saturday and Sunday editions of the programme were renamed as ''"Weekend AM"''.<ref>[https://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/tv3-reels-in-the-years-as-it-becomes-virgin-media-one-1.3605593 TV3 reels in the years as it becomes Virgin Media One], ''Irish Times'', 23 August 2018</ref>

In December 2018, it was announced that Aidan Cooney had left the show after being absent for several weeks.

=== 2019–present ===
In July 2019, [[Virgin Media Television (Ireland)|Virgin Media Television]] announced that [[Mark Cagney]], who had been presenting the show since it began on TV3 in 1999 would be leaving the show. Virgin Media Television are yet to reveal his permanent replacement.

On 31 July 2019 Cagney presented his last Ireland AM alongside [[Karen Koster]] and [[Alan Hughes (presenter)|Alan Hughes]]. The show dedicated the last half hour of the show to him and aired a highlights reel. All the production crew, including [[Ciara Doherty]] who was on Maternity Leave at the time came in to wish Cagney good luck on his future endeavours.

In October 2019, Weekend AM was renamed Ireland AM.

On Friday 4 October 2019, Ireland AM was given an extra hour running from 7.00am – 11.00am, replacing ITV's This Morning, as part of a brand new weekday schedule launched by Virgin Media One, it was followed by [[Midday (Irish talk show)|Elaine]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://extra.ie/2019/09/25/entertainment/movies-tv/this-morning-and-loose-women-axed-from-irish-tv-as-virgin-media-tv-shake-up-schedule|title=This Morning and Loose Women AXED from Irish TV as Virgin Media TV shake-up schedule|first=Emma|last=Costello|date=25 September 2019|publisher=Extra.ie}}</ref>

On Monday 9 March 2020 ITV's This Morning returned to Virgin Media one with Ireland AM finishing at 10:00am and Elaine moving to 15:00.{{citation needed|date=October 2021}}

In 2021 series regulars [[Aidan Power]], [[Laura Woods (Irish presenter)|Laura Woods]] and [[Anna Daly]] all left the show, while [[Karen Koster]] moved to [[The 6 O'Clock Show]] with Muireann O'Connell moving to Ireland AM. Elaine Crowley joined Simon Delaney after her show was axed.

In 2022, Brian Dowling joined Simon Delaney and Elaine Crowley on Saturdays and Sundays. Ireland AM also revamped its titles and on air graphics.

==Presenters==
''Ireland AM''{{'}}s current main presenters are [[Alan Hughes (presenter)|Alan Hughes]], [[Muireann O'Connell]] and [[Tommy Bowe]] – (Monday – Thursday) with [[Elaine Crowley (presenter)|Elaine Crowley]], [[Martin King (broadcaster)|Martin King]] and [[Siomha Ni Ruairc]] (Friday-Sunday)

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Presenter || Role || Duration
|-
|[[Tommy Bowe]] ||Co-host (Monday–Thursday) ||2020–present
|-
|Muireann O'Connell ||Co-host (Monday–Thursday) ||2021–present
|-
| [[Alan Hughes (presenter)|Alan Hughes]] ||Co-host (Monday–Thursday)|| 1999–present
|-
|[[Elaine Crowley (presenter)|Elaine Crowley]] ||Co-host (Friday–Sunday) ||2021–present
|-
|[[Martin King (broadcaster)|Martin King]] ||Co-host (Friday–Sunday) ||2022–present
|-
|Siomha Ni Ruairc
|Co-host (Friday–Sunday)
|2023–present
|}

==Regulars==
Regular contributors include journalists from the ''[[Irish Examiner]]'', ''[[The Irish Times]]'' and ''[[TheJournal.ie]]''.

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Presenter || Role
|-
| Deric Ó h'Artagáin||Weather
|-
| Ger Treacy||Sport
|-
| Lisa Fitzpatrick||Fashion
|-
| Sonja Mohlich||Fashion
|-
| Laura Bermingham||Beauty
|-
| [[Celia Holman Lee]]||Fashion
|-
| [[Andrea Roche]]||Fashion
|-
| Anne-Marie Gannon||Fashion
|-
| Barbara Stack || Fashion
|-
| Rob Kenny || Fashion
|-
|Ciara O'Doherty||Fashion
|-
| Catherine Leyden||Cookery
|-
| Edward Hayden||Cookery
|-
| Dr. Sinead Beirne||Health
|-
| Pete Wedderburn||Pet advice
|-
| Colin Baker||Gadgets
|-
| Sarina Bellissimo||Movie reviews
|-
| Gordon Hayden||Movie reviews
|-
| Brian Lloyd||Movie reviews
|-
|Lisa Cannon
|Co-host
|-
| Julianne Mooney||Travel
|-
| Will Dalton
|Sport
|-
| Ruth Scott||Co-host
|}

==Former presenters==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Presenter || Role || Duration
|-
| [[Amanda Byram]]||Co-host||1999–2000
|-
| Emma Buckley||Co-host||2000
|-
| [[Claire Byrne]]||Co-host||2000–2004
|-
| [[Maura Derrane]]||Co-host||2004–2006
|-
| Anton Savage||Co-host||2013–2014
|-
|[[Sinead Desmond]]||Co-host|| 2006–2017
|-
|[[Aidan Cooney]]||Co-host and Sport||2006–2018
|-
| [[Mark Cagney]] ||Co-host||1999–2019
|-
|[[Ciara doherty|Ciara Doherty]]
|Co-host
|2015–2020
|-
|[[Karen Koster]]
|Co-host
|2019–2021
|-
|[[Anna Daly]]
|Co-host
|2009–2015, 2019–2021
|-
| [[Laura Woods (Irish presenter)|Laura Woods]]
| Co-host
|2019–2021
|-
| [[Aidan Power]]
| Co-host and sport
|2019–2021
|-
|[[Simon Delaney]]
|Co–host
|2019-2022
|-
|[[Katja Mia]]
|Co-host
|2022-2023
|}

==Newsreaders==
* Hannah Murphy
* Mairead Cleary
* Geraldine Lynagh
* Anne O'Donnell
* Aisling Roche

==Logos==
<gallery>
File:New ireland am logo.jpg|Logo used from 2009 to 2015
File:Ireland AM Logo 2015.png|Logo used from 2015 to 2018
File:Ireland AM Logo 2018.png|Ireland AM Logo in use since August 2018
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tv3.ie/ireland_am.php ''Ireland AM''] at [[TV3 (Ireland)|TV3]]
* {{Twitter|IrelandAMTv3|Ireland AM}}

{{TV3 programming}}


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Latest revision as of 00:52, 8 December 2024

Ireland AM
GenreBreakfast television programme
Presented by
Opening themeCapital Life
ComposersPaul Wickens
Stephen Spiro
Country of originIreland
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerCeline Mc Gillycuddy
ProducerSinead Ryan
Production locationsVirgin Media Television HD Studio,
Ballymount, Dublin
Running time180 minutes
(including advertising)
Production companyVirgin Media Television
Original release
NetworkVirgin Media One
Release20 September 1999 (1999-09-20) –
present
Related
Weekend AM (2015–2019)

Ireland AM is an Irish morning television show on Virgin Media One. It airs live every weekday from 07:00 to 09:55, and weekends from 9:00 to 12:00. The program features news, current affairs, weather updates, showbiz, fashion, beauty, food, health, home and garden. Its current weekday presenters are Alan Hughes, Muireann O'Connell and Tommy Bowe.

The show is currently sponsored by Fairy, Febreze, Lenor, Ariel and Flash while the programme was previously sponsored by P&G, Unilever, Dolmio and Kellogg's.

As of 2021, Ireland AM is the only Irish breakfast programme currently airing.

As part of a new daytime schedule line up, from Monday 7 October 2019 the programme was extended to 11:00 am on weekdays, with the weekend editions now rebranded as Ireland AM too. In March 2020 it reverted to airing till 10:00 am on weekdays. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ireland AM began airing at the later time of 8 am but reverted to its original time of 7 am in September 2020.[1]

History

[edit]

1999–2003

[edit]

Ireland AM was launched on 20 September 1999 on the 1st anniversary of TV3's launch, the first show of its kind in Ireland. It was originally on air from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, hosted by Mark Cagney and Amanda Byram. The show went on air almost a year after TV3 launched, and was seen as an attempt by the station to improve ratings.[2] In 2001 Amanda Byram left the show and moved to Channel 4 breakfast show The Big Breakfast. Amanda was replaced by Claire Byrne. A number of years after the start of the show TV3 executives decided on an extra hour for the show, and the show finished at 10:30 am.

2004–2008

[edit]

In March 2004, Claire Byrne left the show in order to replace Gráinne Seoige as the main news anchor on TV3. Byrne was replaced by Maura Derrane, a news presenter on the channel. In October 2005, Mark Cagney was nominated and later won the TV Personality of the Year Award at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs). After two years as co-host, Maura Derrane left the show in September 2006. She was replaced by television newcomer Sinead Desmond.

By 2009 Desmond, and original presenter Cagney, were joined by Alan Hughes, Aidan Cooney and Anna Daly, who also frequently present segments and interview guests. Elaine Crowley presents news bulletins every half-hour, while Laura Woods is also a frequent contributor. Today FM's Adelle McDonnell has contributed to a section of the show featuring soaps.

In 2008, Midday joined TV3's line up of Daytime programmes.

2009–2013

[edit]

In 2009 it was joined by The Morning Show with Sybil & Martin which followed the show at 10:30, it remained as a sister show until 2013, when Late Lunch Live joined TV3's daytime line up.

Ireland AM won the "Favourite TV Show in Ireland" at the TV Now Awards in 2009.

The show won the award for Broadcaster/Journalist of the Year at the 2011 GALAs.[3]

In 2013 a revamp of TV3 daytime schedule saw Ireland AM add 40 minutes. It aired from 7 am to 10:45 am. From 07:00 to 08:00 Anton Savage presented a news and current affairs edition of the show, which is then followed by Ireland AM proper from 08:00 to 10:45. The revamp was due to falling daytime viewing figures from the channel.[4]

Ireland AM currently makes up 12.5% of TV3 output, or 41% of their legally required Irish programming content. The Best of Ireland AM airs at different times on Saturday and Sunday mornings on sister channel 3e, featuring highlights from the weekday shows. Ireland AM received an overhaul in September 2014. The show moved into the Sony HD Studios in Dublin's Ballymount.

2014–2018

[edit]

In July 2015, Ciara Doherty joined the show replacing[5] Anna Daly who left the show to take up her new role on Saturday AM and Sunday AM which began from 29 August 2015.

On 31 July 2015 Ireland AM revamped its titles and on-air graphics.[6]

On 19 November 2017, Sinead Desmond quit her role on Ireland AM over an alleged gender pay gap row with the station.[7] Nearly six months after Desmond's departure, it was announced that Ciara Doherty would take over Desmond's role as co-host.[8] In 2017 ITV's This Morning was moved from Virgin Media Three (then known as UTV Ireland) as a follow-up to Ireland AM.

On Saturday 29 August 2015, Ireland AM launched spin-off shows Saturday AM and Sunday AM. Both shows are hosted by Anna Daly providing a mix of current affairs, showbiz, entertainment, in-studio guests, cookery, debate and fashion. Anna hosts the show each Saturday with Simon Delaney and on Sunday, formerly with Ivan Yates and latterly with Ian Noctor. Saturday AM focuses more on light entertainment whereas Sunday AM concentrates more on current affairs, debate and an analysis of Sunday newspapers. TV3 News provides news updates.[9]

On 30 August 2018, to coincide with the rebranding of TV3 to "Virgin Media One", a relaunch of the show took place. A new studio and a new on screen look was revealed.[10] On 1 September 2018, to coincide with the rebranding of TV3 to "Virgin Media One", the Saturday and Sunday editions of the programme were renamed as "Weekend AM".[11]

In December 2018, it was announced that Aidan Cooney had left the show after being absent for several weeks.

2019–present

[edit]

In July 2019, Virgin Media Television announced that Mark Cagney, who had been presenting the show since it began on TV3 in 1999 would be leaving the show. Virgin Media Television are yet to reveal his permanent replacement.

On 31 July 2019 Cagney presented his last Ireland AM alongside Karen Koster and Alan Hughes. The show dedicated the last half hour of the show to him and aired a highlights reel. All the production crew, including Ciara Doherty who was on Maternity Leave at the time came in to wish Cagney good luck on his future endeavours.

In October 2019, Weekend AM was renamed Ireland AM.

On Friday 4 October 2019, Ireland AM was given an extra hour running from 7.00am – 11.00am, replacing ITV's This Morning, as part of a brand new weekday schedule launched by Virgin Media One, it was followed by Elaine.[12]

On Monday 9 March 2020 ITV's This Morning returned to Virgin Media one with Ireland AM finishing at 10:00am and Elaine moving to 15:00.[citation needed]

In 2021 series regulars Aidan Power, Laura Woods and Anna Daly all left the show, while Karen Koster moved to The 6 O'Clock Show with Muireann O'Connell moving to Ireland AM. Elaine Crowley joined Simon Delaney after her show was axed.

In 2022, Brian Dowling joined Simon Delaney and Elaine Crowley on Saturdays and Sundays. Ireland AM also revamped its titles and on air graphics.

Presenters

[edit]

Ireland AM's current main presenters are Alan Hughes, Muireann O'Connell and Tommy Bowe – (Monday – Thursday) with Elaine Crowley, Martin King and Siomha Ni Ruairc (Friday-Sunday)

Presenter Role Duration
Tommy Bowe Co-host (Monday–Thursday) 2020–present
Muireann O'Connell Co-host (Monday–Thursday) 2021–present
Alan Hughes Co-host (Monday–Thursday) 1999–present
Elaine Crowley Co-host (Friday–Sunday) 2021–present
Martin King Co-host (Friday–Sunday) 2022–present
Siomha Ni Ruairc Co-host (Friday–Sunday) 2023–present

Regulars

[edit]

Regular contributors include journalists from the Irish Examiner, The Irish Times and TheJournal.ie.

Presenter Role
Deric Ó h'Artagáin Weather
Ger Treacy Sport
Lisa Fitzpatrick Fashion
Sonja Mohlich Fashion
Laura Bermingham Beauty
Celia Holman Lee Fashion
Andrea Roche Fashion
Anne-Marie Gannon Fashion
Barbara Stack Fashion
Rob Kenny Fashion
Ciara O'Doherty Fashion
Catherine Leyden Cookery
Edward Hayden Cookery
Dr. Sinead Beirne Health
Pete Wedderburn Pet advice
Colin Baker Gadgets
Sarina Bellissimo Movie reviews
Gordon Hayden Movie reviews
Brian Lloyd Movie reviews
Lisa Cannon Co-host
Julianne Mooney Travel
Will Dalton Sport
Ruth Scott Co-host

Former presenters

[edit]
Presenter Role Duration
Amanda Byram Co-host 1999–2000
Emma Buckley Co-host 2000
Claire Byrne Co-host 2000–2004
Maura Derrane Co-host 2004–2006
Anton Savage Co-host 2013–2014
Sinead Desmond Co-host 2006–2017
Aidan Cooney Co-host and Sport 2006–2018
Mark Cagney Co-host 1999–2019
Ciara Doherty Co-host 2015–2020
Karen Koster Co-host 2019–2021
Anna Daly Co-host 2009–2015, 2019–2021
Laura Woods Co-host 2019–2021
Aidan Power Co-host and sport 2019–2021
Simon Delaney Co–host 2019-2022
Katja Mia Co-host 2022-2023

Newsreaders

[edit]
  • Hannah Murphy
  • Mairead Cleary
  • Geraldine Lynagh
  • Anne O'Donnell
  • Aisling Roche

Logos

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  • Logo used from 2009 to 2015
    Logo used from 2009 to 2015
  • Logo used from 2015 to 2018
    Logo used from 2015 to 2018
  • Ireland AM Logo in use since August 2018
    Ireland AM Logo in use since August 2018

References

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  1. ^ Neville, Steve (24 September 2019). "Xpose axed as Virgin Media TV announce schedule shake-up". Irish Examiner.
  2. ^ OUR CHEMISTRY WILL MAKE BREAKFAST GO WITH A BANG' TV3's top new team, Mark and Amanda, reveal their secret. [1][dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Galas 2010 - 2010 Winners". Archived from the original on 24 November 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  4. ^ Slattery, Laura (26 September 2013). "TV3 goes live with new daytime line-up". The Irish Times. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
  5. ^ Cassidy, Megan (15 July 2015). "Ireland AM's New Reporter Is Unveiled As Anna Daly Departs For Weekend Slot" – via her.ie.
  6. ^ "3player | Ireland AM - Saturday, 01 August 2015". Archived from the original on 8 August 2015.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ Finn, Melanie. "'I really appreciate the support' – TV3 presenter suddenly quits job over 'gender pay gap' issue". Irish Independent. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  8. ^ O'Connor, Sorcha. "'I'm happy with my pay', says new Ireland AM co-host Ciara Doherty". Irish Independent. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  9. ^ Quigley, Maeve (5 July 2015). "Anna Daly cried as credits rolled on final Ireland AM show".
  10. ^ Walsh, Kayla (29 August 2018). "TV3's Ireland AM reveals brand new set – and it's stunning". RSVP.
  11. ^ TV3 reels in the years as it becomes Virgin Media One, Irish Times, 23 August 2018
  12. ^ Costello, Emma (25 September 2019). "This Morning and Loose Women AXED from Irish TV as Virgin Media TV shake-up schedule". Extra.ie.
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