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Dubliner Gary Clarke melted hearts on Friday Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 when he won the contest for a two-night break at the Castleknock Hotel and then presented the award to the other contestant, Ita McAteer, who this weekend celebrates her ruby wedding anniversary.
In the Test of the dayGary had answered all of his questions correctly, and fellow Dubliner Ita got only one wrong.
“I would have loved to give you an award because tomorrow is your anniversary,” lamented the presenter, “but it will not be like that.”
“Ah, for the love of God!” Ita sighed. “And I never get anywhere!”
“We will send you a mug for you and one for [husband] John too, “D’Arcy said.” Listen, enjoy the takeout and the bottle of Prosecco and Brittany Has Talent and happy anniversary again. “
Ita then congratulated Gary, who replied, “Ita, I tell you one thing: I would love if you could have that award, if possible. I wish you had it for the anniversary.”
“Ah no,” Ita said. “For real?”
“No, no,” Gary said. “I want to give it to you. I’d love to do that.”
“Could we do one night each separately?” Ita offered.
“No, no, you get the award and I’ll keep the cup,” Gary said. “That’s what I want to do. I just wanted to have fun on the quiz, and I had fun, and I want you to have the award.”
“Gary, are you serious?” Ita asked.
“I am, yes,” he said.
“That’s fantastic,” Ita said. “I don’t know how Ray feels about it.”
“No, no, I’m sitting here,” D’Arcy said. “Gary, that’s a lovely and generous thing to do. And Ita, do you agree with that?”
“I am, but would it be possible for us to spend one night each at the hotel?” she said. “I wonder if the hotel would do that.”
“I’d say they probably would,” D’Arcy said.
“I wish Ita had the award, Ray,” Gary said. “For the anniversary – and that’s it!”
“Guys, I don’t want to fight here!” laughed D’Arcy. “Ita, take the award. Happy anniversary. Gary, you are a lovely man. And we will send you a couple of mugs and see if we can get something else for you too.”
“So much fun Ray, I really enjoyed it,” Gary said.
“Gary, thank you very much,” Ita said.
“And they all lived happily ever after!” the host concluded.
“And doesn’t it prove that there are so many good people in the world?” Ita added.
“That’s true,” D’Arcy said, somewhat lost for words. “That’s great. That’s brilliant.”
We are filled to the guts of love and admiration for Gary, who has just presented his contest prize to Ita, who is celebrating her 40th anniversary with her husband tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Z2IJVkn005
– Radio Ray D’Arcy (@RadioRayRTE) October 9, 2020
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