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Sat 11 Nov 2009A day in with the boys, and an encounter with 'Omar Sharif'
RADIO REVIEW:IS IT possible that Morning Ireland(RTÉ Radio One, weekdays) is finally ready to cast off its black mantilla and come out of mourning for the Irish economy? Waking up to this programme has been a bit like turning over on the pillow only to find the Bride of Frankenstein lying next to you, complaining about another draconian measure rumoured to be in next month’s budget.
Could there be a glimmer of optimism between the hours of 7am and 9am on weekday mornings? After all, last week the euro zone limped out of recession with 0.4 per cent growth during the third quarter. Morning Irelandfell head over heels for the recession before it had officially begun, but it has been cautious about kissing it farewell just yet.
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