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Oliver Callan charms the mood of the nation, discusses trending topics, the latest in sport, the arts and everything that's hopping in Irish life! Listen live Monday to Friday at 9am on RTÉ Radio 1.
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This week's visiting critic is comedian, social media ‘sensation’, and podcaster Darren Conway. We sent him to check out a local Men’s Shed. He had never heard of them before, have a listen to find out how he got on.
Anna Moore tells Oliver what it's like to have been behind some of the biggest female boxers to come out of this country including Kellie Harrington and Katie Taylor who fights in America this weekend.
Jinx told Oliver all about Ireland's first Cosplay Ceilidh which is happening this Saturday in Lucan.
On this week’s podcast the MD of Tayto and it's former Sales Operations Manager unpack the history of Tayto, Anna Moore on why she feels Katie Taylor should be the headliner at that event in Texas and Olympic medallist Rower Philip Doyle joined Brendan Courtney to discuss his success in Paris, men’s health and modeling.
MD of Tayto, John O’Connor and former Sales Operation Manager, Gerry Lloyd joined Oliver and unpacked the history of Tayto crisps as they celebrate 70 years of business in Ireland. The Original Irish Crisp, is available in all shops
Mother and daughter Olivia and Vicky Humphreys joined Brendan today as Vicky is celebrating being the first ever Irish winner of a major global award – the James Dyson Award for her invention, a portable and accessible device to help prevent hair loss from cancer treatment which was inspired by her mother Olivia.
Pat Liddy, Historian, Author, and Irelands greatest tour guide joins Brendan on the phone and give us a live tour of part of Dublin, starting off on Ship Street near Dublin Castle. To join his tours or to do a tour guide course check out WalkingTours.ie
Jamie Maguire from Maguires Pet Cremation in Westmeath tells Brendan about their company in Westmeath that offers a pet cremation service with dignity, and offers bereavement services to help people deal with the loss of their furry family members.
Giorgia Anile tells Brendan about setting up 'The Toy Library', which helps fulfill her dream of extending the life span of toys and spreading the joy they bring across her town of Carrigaline. You can see what toys are near you, or upload your own on TheToyLibrary.ie
Olympic medallist Philip Doyle joined Brendan this morning and spoke about how he discovered rowing and how it's not as graceful as it looks! Philip also chatted about being a doctor and an ambassador for Movember.
Brinsley McNamara joined Brendan and shared his love of history, and the more off-beat and unusual, the better. His ‘Weird Ireland’ social media account features him visiting odd and unusual places around the country. His book ‘Weird Ireland: An Unofficial Guide to the Island' is out now.
She’s known for starring as Aunt Sarah in Derry Girls but actor Kathy Kiera Clarke, who lives in England has been reconnecting with her Northern Irish roots and how Northern Ireland has changed for the better.
Kathryn Sheehan works in UCC and gets to bring her dog ‘Romeo’ to work as part of the PAWS@UCC pilot training programme. Maeve Barrett is a volunteer with the programme. They joined Brendan from our Cork studios to tell him all about the project.
Christy Moore joins Oliver in studio for a reflective and moving conversation about his life, family and music. Christy Moore's new album 'A Terrible Beauty' is out now.
The legend that is Christy Moore blew us away with a deep and moving conversation, Oliver's reaction to the two hour old news that the US had re-elected Donald Trump, two teachers who have collected stories of people seeking international protection in Ireland and author John Boyne on his latest book and finding love.
Ireland's best selling author John Boyne told Oliver about the themes that darken his new novels and talks about being in love and his romantic trip to Paris. 'Fire' is out now.
This week's visiting critic is comedian, content creator and presenter Sinead Quinlan. We asked her to watch Doctor Odyssey. Find out here what she made of the series that is available to watch now on Disney+.
Catch up here on Oliver's thoughts on what's happening here and around the world.
Oliver's take on the Trump's re-election with additional analysis from Lorcan Nyhan, and reaction from democrat supporter John Fitzpatrick, and an American student pleased by Trump's victory.
Miguel Delaney, Chief football Writer with the London Independent, explained what exactly sportswashing is and how it has taken over football. 'States of Play' is on sale from Thursday 7th November.
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