Tallaght’s Al Porter had a great first day on Today FM
Tallaght’s Al Porter took to the airwaves with his new Today FM show earlier, and the reaction from most has been very positive.
Having secured the 12pm-2:30pm slot, Porter is up against some heavy-hitters, but he certainly held his own today with a mix of music and chat with members of the public about topics including speed-dating in chippers and preparing bouquets of roses for the lovers of Limerick.
Get to know @TheAlPorter a little better!#AskAl anything! pic.twitter.com/7E4iOMRSiy
— Today FM (@todayfm) February 13, 2017
Starting with a brief introduction, the Tallaght man was quick to plug his much-loved local pub, The Dragon, while he also confirmed he likes hill-walking, spice bags and that he dodged paying the fare on the bus once.
How cute is @TheAlPorter‘s Mammy?! Packed lunch, treats and herbal tea pic.twitter.com/Is3nUoICtw
— Pamela Blake (@PamelaABlake) February 13, 2017
Many had been looking forward to the first show, inlcuding Al’s mam who even made him a packed lunch ahead of his Today FM debut.
The reaction on Twitter was pretty amazing too, as these users prove.
What a fabulous introduction @TheAlPorter – this is going to be great! @todayfm x
— Louise Duffy (@louiseduffyshow) February 13, 2017
Spice boxes and cheeky nagans.
Think we’ll be best friends @TheAlPorter pic.twitter.com/IBt2Frv3S0— Ziz O’Beirne (@Zizzyob) February 13, 2017
@TheAlPorter can we be best friends already? We’re both called Al and our favourite bands are blur and pulp xxx
— al (@gingerrowntree) February 13, 2017
Listening to @TheAlPorter online in Northampton. Best of luck with the show Al! Saw you in @KavanaghsPub in 2013, knew you’d be huge!
— x Jane x (@PurplePaws_x) February 13, 2017
A huge, football stadium amount of positive vibes to @TheAlPorter starting at @todayfm today! #AlPorter
— Ste (@StephenCahill2) February 13, 2017
Is there nothing this kid can’t do? Sounding great @TheAlPorter on the best radio station @todayfm
— Nessa O Brien (@nessaob2012) February 13, 2017
@TheAlPorter @todayfm you are sounding great you are a breath of fresh air keep up the good work
— myra (@myraclanc) February 13, 2017
@todayfm loving @TheAlPorter‘s music choices!Currently listening in with my Mam who’s mad to congratulate Al on his first day.Both big fans
— Denise Harding (@DeniseHRocks) February 13, 2017
Loving @TheAlPorter with his new show on @todayfm yer a NATURAL Al…..
— Dustin The Turkey (@DustinOfficial) February 13, 2017
@TheAlPorter Yay. You’re really good on the wireless! #LovingTheChoons
— Dara (@loader_luver) February 13, 2017
Listening to @TheAlPorter saying #Shite on the radio … made my day! Welcome to my afternoon life Al, great 2 have you on board! #AlPorter
— marleymoo (@Helenakiely9) February 13, 2017
Moët Mondays to celebrate @TheAlPorter‘s first day!
Can we make this a weekly thing? ?? pic.twitter.com/nbHqh0kocd
— Today FM (@todayfm) February 13, 2017
