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....is one of Northern Ireland’s best known radio and TV broadcasters.
The Sony Award-winning presenter kicked off his career as a touring rock musician in the UK, Ireland and Canada, having taught himself to play guitar. He later dropped out of rock and roll to study at university..... more |
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....is the best selling author of more than 20 novels for adults and children, as well as a successful screenwriter for both film and TV..... more |
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.... joined BBC Northern Ireland in 1989 and since then he has presented countless radio and television programmes. He currently presents the award-winning flagship radio current affairs programme Good Morning Ulster and his television commitments include Spotlight Special and BBC Newsline...... more |
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....is now without any doubt one of Northern Ireland’s best loved and busiest comedians.
With a keen eye and ear for all things that makes us laugh and his home grown style of humour William has endeared himself across all the generations not only here in Northern Ireland but wherever he goes..... more |
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....has one of the most recognisable faces in Northern Ireland.
As a broadcaster and journalist Paul presents the main evening news on UTV – UTV Live at Six. He has worked in broadcasting for more than 30 years and his career has taken him to Dublin with RTÉ and to London with the BBC..... more |
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....has the kind of voice you never forget, the kind of voice that makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and takes you on a musical roller coaster ride of emotion.... more |
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....is one of the BBC's most versatile broadcasters; his many TV credits range from the natural history series 'Blueprint', the biggest multi-platform project BBC Northern Ireland has ever produced, to presenting live coverage of The Queen's visit to Northern Ireland... more |
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.....voted Ireland's top TV star by readers of The Daily Mirror, is a much sought after presenter.
His ratings-winning BBC chat show The John Daly Show consistently attracted high calibre guests - many who returned again and again to enjoy his gently humorous interviewing style.... more |
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.....remains one of the top attractions on the Irish entertainment scene having launched his career with his stunning hit Dear God in the early 1970s.
Together with his talented band, he has carved out a significant niche in show business that finds him busier than ever.... more |
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.....is one of the strongest established acts on the UK and Irish comedy circuit today. After starting out at The Empire Comedy Club Neil is now a regular compere at The Laughter Lounge in Belfast.... more |
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.....One of Ireland’s best loved and most highly respected performers; Gene Fitzpatrick has become a household name with a string of album successes and a reputation as one of the funniest comedians in the country.
Famed for his unique style and delivery, Gene’s wonderfully warm personality and practiced ability to bring his audience into the act has gained him a devoted fan base of all ages.... more |
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....The world famous duo of Foster & Allen began in the 1970s when Mick Foster and Tony Allen were playing in country music bands around Ireland. In 1975 they formed a small group and went to the UK to work the Irish music venues on a short tour.... more |
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.... made his break into the media working for UTV after a career in Irish League soccer which included a League Championship win with Crusaders in 1973.
As an avid sports enthusiast, he also played cricket for Junior Ulster....more |
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....After another sell out tour Northern Ireland's most dysfunctional family are back. Yes Uncle Andy, Ma, Da, Cal, Dympna, and Billy return for a wickedly funny brand new show.
Expect a unique take on the year's events, up to the minute satire, hilarious new stand up from Tim McGarry, fun and plenty of laughs.....more |
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.... has long been hailed as one of Ireland’s leading performers and songwriters.
In addition to being a double platinum selling recording artist, Kieran
Goss's songs have been recorded by some of Ireland's top recording artists,
including Mary Black, Christy Moore and Frances Black....more |
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....have been celebrating the music of Queen all over Ireland and the UK for almost 20 years and still they come to join the homage to the greatest rock band of them all....more |
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....Credibility and versatility are what you get with Eamonn Holmes, one of the most recognized faces and voices in British broadcasting....more |
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....is indisputably one of Northern Ireland’s most accomplished all round entertainers. Best known as a showband legend, TV and radio presenter, comedian and after dinner speaker, he began his career as a member of the band the Monarchs which included his boyhood friend, Van Morrison, with whom he toured Europe....more |
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....is one of Ireland’s most popular and long standing TV presenters. Most recently he presented the chat show Gerry Kelly Meets for UTV, but best known for hosting the hit talk show Kelly for 17 years....more |
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....Born in 1971 in Dundrum, Northern Ireland, Patrick Kielty began as a stand up comedian whilst studying psychology at Queen's University Belfast and he quickly made a name for himself as the host of Northern Ireland’s first comedy club “The Empire Laughs Back”...more |
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....is best known as the man behind superstar Ulster housewife May McFettridge, but he has now become a star in his own right. His fabulous quick wit, sharp observational comedy mind and infectious personality have led to a host of awards for this one time car mechanic....more |
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....Affectionately known as Logie, Adrian joined UTV in 1985 and is currently sports editor and a sports presenter and reporter for UTV Live.
Before joining UTV he worked as a reporter for Scene Around Six and Inside Ulster, BBC Northern Ireland's evening news bulletins.....more |
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....UTV and U105 presenter Frank Mitchell presents the mid morning show on
U105.8fm. The fastest growing show in Northern Ireland is now a must
listen between 9am and noon. The presenter of the hugely popular UTV top ten survey show Ultimate Ulster is also the country's best know weatherman famed for his clues with his mystery Weather Watching Camera....more |
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....is a TV journalist by day and an actor by night.
He has been with UTV in Belfast for more than 25 years, covering the Troubles and in recent times he has reported on the 9/11 attacks in New York, the tsunami in Thailand and the war in Iraq. He also worked extensively for ITN....more |
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....is an ex-lawyer from Belfast turned writer, actor and stand-up. He is best known for playing the part of Da in 73 episodes of Give My Head Peace which he also co-wrote. He starred in many roles in the Hole in the Wall Gang’s Dry Your Eyes.....more |
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....presents Good Morning Ulster on BBC Radio Ulster. In the course of a varied broadcasting career he has hosted programmes on current affairs, education, religion and the arts, including Spotlight, Hearts and Minds, Songs of Praise and the Radio Two Arts Programme....more |
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....Northern Ireland’s very own Queen of Comedy, May McFettridge has earned a special place in the hearts of audiences young and old alike with her distinctive brand of affectionate but well aimed gibes and witticisms....more |
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....is one of the most frank radio and TV presenters on BBC NI and BBC Radio Five Live – a career that made a long held dream come true for him.
Following the launch of his radio career on CityBeat, he now presents The Stephen Nolan Show on BBC Radio Ulster and has his own weekend phone-in show for BBC Radio Five Live, which takes him to Manchester each weekend....more |
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....Jake’s television and radio credits include appearances on the award-winning ‘The Empire Laughs Back’ as well as guest spots on ‘Two Ceasefires and a Wedding’ and ‘Give My Head Peace’. More recently, Jake hosted and performed on the BBC NI stand up show ‘One Night Stand’ and is resident panelist on ‘The Blame Game’ on both TV and radio....more |
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....BBC Radio Ulster’s Alan Simpson is the voice and face of one of Northern Irelands most popular radio shows. Known as the "Hair on the Air" or "The Tallest Show on Radio"....more |
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....is undoubtedly UTV’s most dynamic and charismatic personality and has become a legend in his own lifetime. Best known for his role as UTV’s primetime announcer, his trademark off-the-wall humour has made him a household name who more often than not proves far more entertaining than the shows he is introducing.....more |
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....Starting as a DJ during his university years, Pete joined Cool FM after graduating and it wasn't long before he was given his own breakfast show, combining his two passions of music and presenting....more |
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....Stephen Watson’s passion for all things sporting has made him one of Northern Ireland’s leading TV sports presenters.
After graduating in politics from Queen's University, Belfast he took up a post in UTV in 1993 before moving to his present post in BBC NI six years later....more |
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