Larry Gogan
| Larry Gogan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Lorcan Gogan 6 May 1938 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | School |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
| Employer | Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |
| Known for | "Just-a-Minute Quiz" |
| Spouse(s) | Florrie (m. 1963-2002, her death) |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | http://www.rte.ie/2fm/larry-gogan/ |
Lorcan 'Larry' Gogan (born 6 May 1938) is an Irish broadcaster working for Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ). He is a disc jockey on RTÉ 2fm. His show is The Golden Hour, during which Larry plays old favourites and classic songs from yesteryear. Gogan spun the first disc on Radio 2, Like Clockwork by The Boomtown Rats. Louis Walsh has described him as one of "the kings of Irish broadcasting".
He was given the Industry Award at the 2007 Meteor Awards.
In 2011 he gained listeners in the JNLRs.
Gogan started in radio in the 1960s after finishing school. He broadcast his first radio programme on RTÉ Radio 1. He became a well-known presenter on Radio 1, including sponsored programmes, and was one of a handful of presenters playing almost exclusively pop music. He was in the original lineup in 1979 of RTÉ Radio 2 (which later became RTÉ 2FM), a station on which he spun the first disc. He has been presenting a regular show there ever since.
Gogan has also presented a variety of television programmes including Pickin' The Pops, Go 2 Show and The Golden Hour.
He continues to do the Eurovision Song Contest commentary on RTÉ Radio 1.
Gogan presented The Golden Hour up until February 2014. He returned to a weekday slot in January 2010 after a period of Saturday and Sunday afternoon shows.
He had a high profile interview with U2 drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. in March 2009.
In February 2014, it was announced that he would present a new two-hour weekend show, entitled 'The Larry Gogan Show' instead of the Golden Hour.
Gogan is famous for his "Just a Minute Quiz", which occurs during his radio show. When contestants get only a couple of questions correct he is famous for the catchphrase "They didn't really suit you". The quiz has produced its fair share of bloopers which have gone down in Irish folklore. Question from February 2006: What famous star is followed by travellers? Answer: Joe Dolan.
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