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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Amy Huberman shares wild way Brian O'Driscoll tracked her down before they met
Actress and author Amy Huberman has revealed the unique way she met her husband, rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll. The mum-of-three said that Brian's interest began when he spotted her on Tubridy's old chat show Tubridy Tonight while he was recovering from an injury. She revealed how the former Ireland captain initially thought she was a 'hermit' because he had never seen her around town before. She said: 'Brian was injured and at home watching [Tubridy Tonight] when I was on. He was like 'Is she a hermit? I don't know who she is,' so he rang Joanne Byrne [a celebrity agent], and she got us together.' After a few days away with her actress pal Norma Sheehan and Joanne, Joanne sprung a surprise meeting of the two in the Merrion Hotel by saying she needed to drop off a book so that Brian could meet Amy. Dressed in her trackies at the time, Amy recalled: 'Brian is shy, and he had a full-blown crisis. He was saying, 'This feels wild, she's the only one who doesn't know what's going on!'' The Dubliner said that 'he was afraid [it would be creepy] but I think it was quite sweet.' Amy was speaking on the latest episode of The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy where she also shared a story with the host about reading an early draft of Brian's autobiography and giving him some editorial feedback. 'There was a bit where they had just won the Heineken Cup,' she said, 'and it was very just like, 'and then we won the Heineken Cup.' And I was like, hang on a sec! I wanna know how everyone felt. That's the event! I need to know all the feelings… because they had been trying [so hard] to do it.'
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Amy Huberman details 'chance' encounter that led to marriage with BOD
Amy Huberman has recalled that her guest appearance on an Irish television chat show led to her relationship and eventual marriage with Irish rugby star, Brian O'Driscoll. Next month, the couple celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary, after saying 'I do' in a stunning Lough Rynn Castle ceremony in 2010. The wedding took place four years after they started dating, which was spurred on by Amy appearing on TV while Brian was out of sport with an injury. Amy Huberman has recalled her a guest appearance on an Irish television chat show led to a relationship and eventual marriage with Irish rugby star, Brian O'Driscoll. Pic: Brian McEvoy Speaking on Ryan Tubridy's podcast, The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy, Amy recalled appearing on his show Tubridy Tonight during the height of her stint on The Clinic. 'Brian was injured and he was at home and he was watching it,' Amy told presenter Ryan Tubridy. 'We were on anyway and I think he enjoyed the chat and he was like, 'I don't know who she is! Who is she?'' The rugby star rang PR Joanne Byrne wondering who Amy was and was she a 'hermit' as he had never heard of her despite being the same age. Amy explained that the women had been in tracksuits at the time. Despite the set-up being organised for Brian, the Leinster player was 'shy' on the night as he had a 'crisis' about duping Amy. Pic: Brian McEvoy 'Joanne said, no, she's living in London,' Amy explained. 'The next time I came home, they'd kind of orchestrated that we'd kind of bump into each other. 'Norma Sheehan, she's a great friend of mine as well, we went to visit another friend of ours. Coming back, she was like I've to drop a book to somebody in the Merrion.' Amy explained that the women had been in tracksuits at the time. Despite the set-up being organised for Brian, the Leinster player was 'shy' on the night as he had a 'crisis' about duping Amy. 'I think it's quite sweet,' Amy noted, with Ryan confirming it was indeed a 'good sign.' The pair were around 26 years old at the time, with Amy previously telling Doireann Garrihy on the Laughs of Your Life podcast that she 'first shifted him downstairs [in Cafe en Seine].' More than 20 years on since their 'chance' encounter, the pair now share three children — Sadie, 12, Billy, 11, and four-year-old Ted.
The Irish Sun
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ryan Tubridy shares glimpse of scenic trip home as he vanishes from airwaves for ‘well-deserved' break
RYAN Tubridy has shared a sunny snap from his trip home to Ireland as he takes a "well-deserved" break. The decided to take a short break from his UK show . Advertisement 2 Ryan has taken a short break from his Virgin Radio UK show Credit: Handout image 2 The host jetted home to Ireland Credit: Instagram Ryan jetted back to Ireland for a holiday and shared an update with fans on The The 52-year-old looked happy as ever as he posed for a snaps in front of the sea in Connemara, Co He captioned his post: "Off on holidays for a couple of weeks. Normal service will resume then!" Advertisement READ MORE ON RYAN TUBRIDY Ryan's fans and friends flocked to the comment section to share their love for his post. Marie said: "Enjoy your much-deserved holiday Ryan." Mary wrote: "Have a brilliant holiday. There's nowhere like the west of Ireland." Tina commented: "Enjoy your well-deserved break." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Lisa gushed: "Will miss you off the airwaves but enjoy your holiday." Another added: "You sounded so excited yesterday. It's a place you've wanted to go to for years I think. I hope it's all you expected and more. Have a great holiday." Donncha O'Callaghan has Ryan Tubridy in stitches Ex-RTE star Donncha O'Callaghan recently left Ryan Tubridy in stitches after he shared his The star sat down with on his new podcast, The Bookshelf, to discuss his kids' book, Disaster Dad. Advertisement The former Irish DAD DUTIES The Irish host told Tubridy that even though he is well used to being a hands-on dad, it wasn't always so easy. The 46-year-old confessed: "I remember when we brought Sophie home for the first time and I'll never forget the door closing. Advertisement "I just looked over at Jenny and was like, 'Oh my God, here we go'." Ryan humorously jumped in and remarked: "Where's the manual?" Donncha hysterically replied: "Exactly, I'm like we got something with the air fryer but we have nothing with Sophie." Tubridy burst into a fit of laughter at the star's honest remark. Advertisement
The Journal
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Journal
Taoiseach defends going on Tubridy's podcast as RTÉ boss says he'd like former presenter to pay back €150k
TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has defended appearing on Ryan Tubridy's podcast, stating that he will not join in on any 'witch-hunt' of any individual. His comments come as RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst told an Oireachtas committee today that Tubridy has not repaid RTÉ the €150,000 he received for two promotional events that did not take place. When asked if the former presenter should return the money and whether it was appropriate to appear on Tubridy's podcast in light of the issue, the Taoiseach said he would have to refresh his memory on the matter around the €150,000. Tubridy received €150,000 from RTÉ in the form of two payments of €75,000 each for 2021 and 2022. These payments were made via what's known as a barter account , which are used by companies to exchange goods or services for other goods or services. The use of barter accounts is an industry standard but is done through an intermediary, so doesn't come for free – in this case, RTÉ spent an additional €80,000 in fees to the intermediary, on top of the €150,000 that was paid to Tubridy. RTE underwrote the payments for the unfulfilled commercial commitments. Advertisement During his appearance before the Oireachtas Media Committee in 2023, Tubridy indicated he would be willing to repay the balance of €150,000 if he returned to RTÉ. Bakhurst has previously said Tubridy had planned to return the money, stating that there was a 'moral case' to pay RTÉ back. However, he has also said previously that on a legal basis, the money might not be available to recuperate. Appearing before the Oireachtas committee today, Bakhurst confirmed that Tubridy has not repaid the money, stating: I would like him to pay it back. In that context, when questioned about whether it was appropriate for the Taoiseach to appear on Tubridy's podcast 'The Bookshelf', Martin said Irish society has always tolerated free debate. 'I will participate on podcasts where I think they're reasonable, where I think the people are reasonable on them,' he said. Martin added: 'I'm not going to join any witch hunt on any individual… I think there has been an element of a witch-hunt in all of this over the last three years. So I'm not going to go like the herd and just join any sort of attack on any individual. That's what I'm simply saying… Look, you can fight your battles. I'm not joining in.' Tánaiste Simon Harris has also appeared on the podcast. When asked specifically about the return of the €150,000, Martin said today he would have to look at the matter again, stating he hasn't examined the matter in 'any great detail since the last time this was an episode'. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Taoiseach defends going on Ryan Tubridy's podcast as he hits out at 'witch hunt'
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended taking part in former RTÉ broadcaster Ryan Tubridy's podcast, as he said he will not join in a 'witch hunt' of the star. At an Oireachtas Media Committee meeting on Wednesday, RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst confirmed that Mr Tubridy never returned €150,000 that he said he would give back to RTÉ during the financial scandal. In 2023, it emerged that his salary was undeclared by €345,000 over a three-year period due to a 'tripartite agreement' between Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly, RTÉ and Renault. The 'side deal' saw RTÉ underwrite a €75,000-a-year commercial deal with Renault. While Renault paid Mr Tubridy for year one, RTÉ ended up giving Mr Tubridy €150,000. Mr Tubridy had committed to giving the money back but has never done so. The Taoiseach took part in the podcast, The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy, last month. When asked if it was appropriate to take part in this and if Mr Tubridy should give the €150,000 back, Mr Martin said he would have to refresh his memory on the €150,000 element of the scandal. The Taoiseach said: 'I find it extraordinary if you're saying I shouldn't participate in podcasts or if somebody is suggesting that. 'We live in a democracy. Ryan Tubridy has to deal with RTÉ and RTÉ has to deal with Ryan Tubridy. 'There's been lots of journalists and broadcasters who have all sorts of sponsorship deals that didn't begin today or yesterday. 'I think we're moving a bit… Irish society has always tolerated free debate and people have podcasts and so on like that. 'I would participate on podcasts who I think are reasonable, the people are reasonable on them. 'I think it is going a bit too far to suggest people are somehow wrong to participate in podcasts.' When asked about Mr Bakhurst's comments at the Media Committee saying he would like if Mr Tubridy gave the money back, the Taoiseach said he would not get involved in a 'witch hunt'. He continued: 'Many broadcasters have had sponsorship deals. 'RTÉ tolerated that for a long time. I'm not going to get into the ins and outs of any particular arrangements between RTÉ broadcasters, former broadcasters. I'm not going to go along with that. 'I didn't hear the hearing. I'm not going to join any witch hunt on any individual. ''I'm not aware of the specifics here. When I say witch hunt, I think there has been an element of a witch hunt in all of this over the last few years. 'I'n not going to go like that and just join any sort of attack on any individual. That's what I'm simply saying.'
