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The road to Croke Park in September starts right here, right now!

With 88 games to be decided in the All Ireland Football and Hurling Championships, there is a lot to be discussed before Liam and Sam find new homes this September.

And every Thursday on RTÉ Two you can get your midweek fix of GAA television - with Marty Morrissey as your host.

As the big games approach this Summer, every GAA fan will be able to kick off their weekend early, with RTÉ Two's new Thursday evening gaelic games show. Hosted by Marty, Championship Matters will be a lively mix of opinion, analysis and argument. Star names and expert observers will digest the unfolding events of the GAA championships and offer an entertaining and engaging take on the competition and its controversies.

Each week the public will have an opportunity to have their say on the topics discussed on a Thursday evening.  Get in touch now via Twitter @RTÉChampMatters or through The Sunday Game Facebook page.

Series begins TONIGHT... Thursday 31 May 2012

Channel: RTÉ Two

Time: 8.30pm

RADIO Highlight... "We've Got A Game to Win... The Story of Ireland at Euro '88"

Check out John Kenny's timely soccer documentary on Bank Holiday Monday, June 4 - 2pm RTE Radio 1

Picture this. You are standing on stage, it is a full house and you are about to perform a solo with the critically acclaimed RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

For three lucky people this dream will become a reality - under the guidance of charismatic conductor David Brophy.

Instrumental is an exciting new RTÉ Television series that will offer three members of the public a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform on stage with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. We are looking for someone with a passion for music and the commitment and drive to learn and perfect one orchestral instrument. Perhaps you learnt a music instrument as a child and hold a secret regret you gave it up. Did you pick up the guitar, piano, violin, or recorder but never progressed far with it? Does the opportunity of bringing your musical talent to new heights excite you?

Over a number of months our three students will be set various challenges and tasks in order to hone their skills and unearth that hidden talent.

Led by the Principal Conductor of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, David Brophy, a trio of personalities will accompany our music students on this fantastic journey.

For more information please log on to:  http://www.rte.ie/tv/audienceparticipation/instrumental.html 

Or contact Adare Productions: phone 01 284 3877 or email music@adareproductions.ie

Stylist Lorna Claire Weightman was at the BAFTA TV awards on Sunday covering the event for her column in the Advertiser.

"It was an amazing experience," says Lorna, who herself wore a Monsoon dress on the red carpet.  

"I got to interview so many amazing people including the cast of Made in Chelsea, Matt Cardle, Harry and Amy from TOWIE, actress Gemma Chan and Professor Green. The highlight though having my picture taken with Sherlock himself, Benedict Cumberbatch!"

READ the full story in The Galway Advertiser...

Lorna Weightman & actor Benedict Cumberbatch at the BAFTAs

With thanks to the amazing PR people at Freud Communications.

RTE Presenter John Kenny has joined the TalentBase family.

A presenter, commentator and reporter, John has been working with RTE Radio and TV since the late 1980s.

Best known as the presenter of Saturday Sport, and Sport at Seven, on RTE Radio One, John has also hosted RTE Radio's coverage of the Soccer World Cup plus racing coverage at Cheltenham and Punchestown.

He has also worked as a cricket commentator for BBC Radio 4’s legendary Test Match Special at two world cups.

He has also worked on a number of high-profile RTE Radio projects including ‘The High Atlas Challenge’, ‘The Olympic Years’, ‘The Classic World Cup’, 'We’ve got a Game to win - The Story of Euro 88' and 'The Dirty Dozen - Ireland’s Motorsport Legends’.

His Documentary On One ‘Heroes of the Caribbean’ was a winner at the 2011 New York Radio Festival Awards.

On RTE TV John Kenny is the Olympic Games Swimming Commentator and is also an integral part of Premier Soccer Saturday Monday Night Football and Champions League as a football commentator/Reporter.

John is also Motorsport Columnist with the Irish Daily Star and a published author - The Dirty Dozen, Ireland's Motorsport Legends (O’Brien Press).

Away from broadcasting he works as a concert promoter, promoting world music artists such as Juan Martin, Ross Daly and the Brodsky Quartet.

He has also been PR consultant for Top Gear LIVE in Ireland and Bavaria City Racing in Dublin.

ARE YOU a '60s throwback?
If so, the producers of a 1960s rock movie are looking for you!
The casting call is for people "with a 1960s vibe to their style and appearance".
Send a current clear colour photo, plus contact details to...
sixtiesextras@gmail.com
Particularly welcome are men with sidelocks and some length in their hair.

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CASTING CALL - Mother and 2 children!
The producers of a near-completed film are looking for a family of three to complete their movie.
They are looking for a blonde actress in her mid to late twenties - plus 2 children, 8 and 6, boy and girl. Ideally, all three would be related.
Fees: IMDB credit plus expenses.
Email... ikkafilmltd@live.ie

MAY PILATES CLASSES

This SPRING, get that toned, beach-fit body you've always wanted, and look good for that TV appearance, film or audition.

Our partner company, PhysioNow, is starting its next series of PILATES classes NEXT WEEK.

To book your place, email info@physionow.ie

*** Tuesday lunchtimes... ESB Sportsco, Ringsend, Dublin 4 -12.20pm & 1.05pm (New course starts Tue, May 29)
*** Wednesday mornings... Samadhi Centre, Rathgar - 10.30am (New course starts Wed, May 30)
*** Wednesday evenings... Sportsco, Ringsend - 6.30pm, 7.30 & 8.30pm (New course starts Wed, May 30)
*** Thursday evenings... Samadhi, Rathgar - 7.15pm & 8.15pm (New course starts Thu, May 31)
*** Monday mornings... Samadhi, Rathgar - 10am, 11am (New short course starts Mon, June 11)
*** Monday evenings... Marianella, Orwell Road - Rathgar, 6pm, 6.45 & 7.45pm (New short course starts Mon, June 11)

Classes for beginners, intermediates, advanced, men, women & ante-natal.

www.physionow.ie/classes

Sports presenter Darragh Maloney is being lined up to replace Bill O'Herlihy as the face of RTE's soccer coverage.

That's according to O'Herlihy himself.

The veteran presenter told The Evening Herald that Maloney was "without question" the next in line when he decides to step down.

For more, click on the link...

http://www.herald.ie/news/darragh-will-take-over-once-ive-hung-up-my-tv-boots-reveals-bill-3112500.html

Watch it again - this week's Saturday Night Show is now live on the RTE Player.

Brendan O'Connor is joined by Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross, British politician George Galloway and RTÉ commentator Marty Morrissey...

http://www.rte.ie/player/#!v=1150304

And here's the Marty Morrissey interview...

www.rte.ie/sport/player/734/321659/

WATCH IT AGAIN!  RTE's live coverage of Katie Taylor's World Boxing Final - presented by Darragh Maloney is now availabel for viewing on demand, on the RTE Player.

Watch Katie's Final, with analysis by Bernard Dunne, Billy walsh and Mick Dowling, on the RTE Player...

http://www.rte.ie/player/#v=1150228

Watch Katie's Semi-Final on the RTE Player...

http://www.rte.ie/player/#v=1150059