''The Colm and Lucy Show'' was an Irish talk radio show broadcast on

RTÉ 2fm RTÉ 2fm, or 2FM as it is more commonly referred to, is an Irish radio station operated by RTÉ. The station specialises in current popular music and chart hits and is the second national radio station in Ireland. History The station commenc ...

. It was presented by

Colm Hayes Colm Caffrey, known professionally as Colm Hayes, is an Irish radio broadcaster and sometimes television presenter. He formerly presented weekend breakfasts on RTÉ 2fm. Hayes had a 10-year radio partnership with James "Jim-Jim" Nugent, begin ...

and

Lucy Kennedy Lucy Kennedy (; born 21 April 1976) is an Irish television, radio presenter and children's book author. Kennedy first came to public attention from co-hosting ''The Podge and Rodge Show'' on RTÉ Two. She has also presented the dating show ''T ...

. ''The Colm and Lucy Show'' began on 10 May 2010 and was a temporary replacement for ''

The Gerry Ryan Show ''The Gerry Ryan Show'' (often referred to as ''The Ryan Show'', ''The G. Ryan Show'' or ''GRS'') was RTÉ 2fm's mid-morning radio show. Presented by Gerry Ryan until hours before his sudden death, it was launched in March 1988 and ran from ni ...

'' in the vacant 09:00–12:00 midday slot during weekdays. It was produced by the same producers who worked with

Gerry Ryan Gerard Ryan (4 June 1956 – 30 April 2010) was an Irish people, Irish presenter of radio and television employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). He presented ''The Gerry Ryan Show'' on radio station RTÉ 2fm each weekday morning from 1 ...

before his death on 30 April 2010. RTÉ announced ''The Colm and Lucy Show'' on 7 May 2010, stating that the programme would air for one month, and later announced that it would continue until the last week of August 2010 at which point

Ryan Tubridy Ryan Tubridy (born 28 May 1973) is an Irish broadcaster. He currently presents the weekday mid-morning programme ''The Ryan Tubridy Show'' on Virgin Radio UK, as well as a weekend programme on Sundays. His broadcasting career with RTÉ spanned ...

would begin his new show, permanently replacing Gerry Ryan. Colm Hayes underwent a temporary split with colleague Jim-Jim Nugent from ''

The Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show ''The Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show'' was an Irish breakfast radio show, broadcast weekdays on RTÉ 2fm. The show, hosted by Colm Hayes and Jim-Jim Nugent, began broadcasting in March 2007 when the duo moved from rival station FM104. ''The Col ...

'' to present the programme with Lucy Kennedy. ''The Colm and Lucy Show'' is intended to be similar to ''The Gerry Ryan Show'', with

Oliver Callan Oliver Callan (born 27 December 1980) is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known as the creator of '' Callan's Kicks'', '' Nob Nation'' and for frequent appearances on '' The Saturday Night Show''. He rose to fame duri ...

's satirical slot '' Nob Nation'' still featuring, alongside vintage clips of Ryan when he was alive. Head of 2fm John McMahon stated that "Gerry would not be forgotten" and that the show was intended for his fans. RTÉ denied reports that the Ryan family had any input in choosing Hayes and Kennedy as Ryan's temporary successors, nor did they have any input in choosing Ryan's permanent successor despite being "informed as a courtesy". Kennedy has said she does not want the job on a permanent basis. According to ''

The Irish Times ''The Irish Times'' is an Irish daily broadsheet newspaper and online digital publication. It was launched on 29 March 1859. The editor is Ruadhán Mac Cormaic. It is published every day except Sundays. ''The Irish Times'' is Ireland's leading n ...

'', the 09:00 AM - 12:00 midday slot is "the most critical in the 2fm schedule both in terms of audience figures and advertising revenue". Kennedy faced some negative criticism from listeners and the media in the early days of the show, whilst other commentators applauded her courage for accepting the temporary post.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Colm and Lucy Show, The Irish talk radio shows RTÉ 2fm programmes The Gerry Ryan Show