It’s been one of the most-anticipated moves in radio for quite some time and today, Ray D’Arcy officially took to the mic on RTÉ’s Radio 1.
The popular host was kicking off his first show with the national broadcaster after 14 years with Today FM.
Twitter’s reaction to the move was mixed to say the least, but it looks like Ray still has a legion of loyal followers.
Have you tuned in?
@cupidkelly radio on waiting for Ray Darcy 14 minutes
— Andrea Biniakewitz (@AbAnngee72) February 2, 2015
Did Ray Darcy not leave the country when Enda got elected? Funny that. He’s now working for the Taoiseach personal bugle @rte
— Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan (@lukeming) February 2, 2015
Best of luck to all the #RayDarcy team @cupidkelly @willhanafin on @RTERadio1 Sighs. Hello caller, is it raining in Dundalk? Shut up Will 😉
— Oliver Callan (@olivercallan) February 2, 2015
Ray D’Arcy LIVE on @RTERadio1 now!! #RayDarcy pic.twitter.com/mruFElDrQB
— Louise Denvir (@LouiseDenvir) February 2, 2015
Christ, Ray Darcy on RTE is terrible… I sort of want #Liveline back. *Turns on google music*
— Dr Garth Marenghi (@Dodslaw) February 2, 2015
Ray sounds nervous, but great. #RayDarcy #rte
— Shaunagh (@ShaunaghG) February 2, 2015
Ray sounds nervous, but great. #RayDarcy #rte
— Shaunagh (@ShaunaghG) February 2, 2015
What a bizarre start for Ray Darcy..
— Liam Aherne (@laherne95) February 2, 2015
€1 for coffee in @rte 69 cent for tea.Is it any wonder they know fuckall about peoples lives.#RayDarcy
— N Dowd. (@zylon9) February 2, 2015
Ray Darcy sounds like he’s afraid to say the number incase he says the Today fm one!
— Carla✨ (@carlaodoherty) February 2, 2015
So what was the VERY first thing #RayDarcy said on Radio 1? https://t.co/ymMVh1cUnG
— Ruairi Carroll (@RadioCarroll) February 2, 2015
Is Ray Darcy nervous or in a bad mood!?
— Julie S (@_jshack_) February 2, 2015
Very poor start for #RayDarcy. Missing the Mooney enthusiasm . Will tune back into the #RayDarcyShow next week for take-two.
— Ciaran Flynn (@ciaran_flynn) February 2, 2015
Dear #RayDarcy get used to the #RteCanteen; sure it’s where you’ll be getting most of your guests from.
— Daithi O’Laoghaire (@Cunionsandphey) February 2, 2015
Mother of god. The Ray darcy show.. Suck the life out of you. Good luck.
— Ian marten (@radcovers) February 2, 2015
@RTERadio1 #raydarcy I feel like turning off and it’s only a few minutes in 🙁
— Josephine Gill (@josephineg73) February 2, 2015
@aoifemrtn @Dodslaw It’s like the first pancake. Always fit for the bin. In fairness, he’s been doing this forever. But I do like #RayDarcy.
— Margaret H (@curtainqueen) February 2, 2015
Loving having #raydarcy back on the radio @cupidkelly @willhanafin any chance of a twitter account for the show this time around?
— Cliona Lynch (@clionalynch) February 2, 2015
It’s 3 o’clock but feels waaay earlier. Very confused #RayDarcy @cupidkelly good to hear Ray again
— Maria Nic Aodha (@hughem22) February 2, 2015
10 minutes in, Ray Darcy is currently on interviewing Gay Byrne about an RTE programme. #pluscachange #rteradio1
— Catherine Quinn (@nicheapaim) February 2, 2015
Best of luck to me mate Ray D’Arcy who is retiring Today…. @RTERadio1 #nicepension #raydarcyshow
— Dustin The Turkey (@DustinOfficial) February 2, 2015
Never got the hate for Ray Darcy. Granted the only thing ive ever heard or seen him on was the Den.
— An Ronándustigh (@ronandusty) February 2, 2015
always liked #RayDarcy ,a natural, good to have him back on afternoon radio
— james_mc_f (@james_mc_f) February 2, 2015
Delighted #raydarcy is back on radio on @RTERadio1
— Tracey Walker (@traceywalker82) February 2, 2015
