Everyone’s a little emotional as Dobbo signs off for the final time
After 21 years of delivering us the headlines, Brian Dobson signed off from the Six One News for the last time this evening.
While on air, RTÉ tweeted the following videos of his co-workers paying tribute to him.
First up, co-host Sharon Ní Bheoláin chats about having ‘mixed feelings’.
"Mixed emotions" for RTÉ Newscaster Sharon Ní Bheoláin as her colleague Bryan Dobson moves to @morningireland More: https://t.co/j554wS8fDm pic.twitter.com/tbfTrlrWhL
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) October 25, 2017
If the studio was falling down around him "Bryan would keep going" - Dympna Moroney, Programme Editor, as Bryan Dobson joins @morningireland pic.twitter.com/33tO48WE0g
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) October 25, 2017
RTÉ Newscaster Una O'Hagan says "TV's loss will be radio's gain," as Bryan Dobson leaves Six One for @morningireland https://t.co/j554wS8fDm pic.twitter.com/oD2JeFdWTL
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) October 25, 2017
Paschal Donohoe also took the time to wish him well during his interview tonight.
Paschal Donohoe wishes Bryan Dobson well on his last Six One News, Mr Dobson says he looks forward to talking to him on the radio pic.twitter.com/Z5xQd4vY1f
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) October 25, 2017
The rest of the country took to Twitter to bid him farewell.
Who else is waiting for Dobbo to reveal himself as Rtes secret producer!? #dobson #rte #news pic.twitter.com/R9mqhWFhim
— David Gavigan (@JanglesGavigan) October 25, 2017
Dobbo through the ages was worth paying for a TV license tbh.
— Cheeseburger Eddie (@CiaraEddie) October 25, 2017
An emotional six one.#RTENews #GoodbyeDobbo
Joanna Donnelly said that #dobbo piece made her heart race, mine is racing too...
— Dylan Prendergast (@MrXathon) October 25, 2017
It's Bryan Dobson's last scheduled SixOne today. Truly the end of an era. I'll miss the big man, esp his gr8 special live broadcasts #Dobbo
— Miriam Kennedy (@Miriam_Kennedy) October 25, 2017
Here is a look back at some of his many highlights on the programme:
After 21 years, Bryan Dobson has co-presented his final Six One News. Here is a look back at some of his many highlights on the programme. pic.twitter.com/2S0gIk5Co7
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) October 25, 2017
