To mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of the G. Ryan Show on 2FM, JACKIE HAYDEN talks to the mainman himself while various team members and seasoned observers select the best, worst and weirdest moments of the show that's grabbed the nation by its ears.
JACKIE HAYDEN: What's been the highlight of the first ten...
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They formed a bond when they were part of the 2fm night team together back in the early days of the station. Since then they remained best friends, enjoying the ups and down of life in Ireland’s second station and revelling in the good times. Here Dave Fanning pays tribute to his closest friend, GERRY RYAN.
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