Dave & Fionnuala on iRadio

A man in Monaghan stole the same coffee machine three times in five days from Fleming's Department Store, and Dave and Fionnuala genuinely can't get over the cheek of it.Now the story's in court, and the only sensible response is to turn it into a full-on coffee pun challenge, as inspired by Colm O Regan on X. From “spilled the beans” to “serious grounds” and “mugged off”, listeners get involved and the puns get worse (and better) by the minute.

Niall from the Midlands joins Dave and Fionnuala, he's very unhappy about not getting the category of sausages, because he struggles with jerseys

A commercial airline pilot allegedly flew for 20 years without the proper licence, and Dave and Fionnuala can't get over it. Does cop on outweigh qualifications? From pilots and doctors to radio presenters, sales, and even the guards, they argue it out and take your messages.

The RSA have released some of the craziest reasons people are complaining about their driving instructors, between stopping for fish and chips or inappropriate comments learner drivers have to put up with quite a lot!

There was a K-pop tribute show in the SSE in Belfast on Thursday, and loads of parents genuinely thought they'd bought tickets for a “K-pop Demon Hunters” show… but it turns out it was a tribute to K-pop the genre, not the film.Since then, TikTok and social media have been absolutely dominated by the fallout - and Dave and Fionnuala are here with a handy little explainer of what actually happened, they turn it into pure chaos...

Modestas is €250k richer thanks to iRadio's Cash Machine, he's working in a hotel in Galway when he gets the call. He'll be sharing the money with his wife and their triplets.

We may not be getting uber in rural Ireland so we need to get more inventive with ways we get home from a night out... What about a horse and cart?

Lent starts today and Fionnuala doesn't have full faith in Dave that he can give up sweet treats so she's called in some extra help...

It's been a while since Dave and Fionnuala had to launch a full-on “song investigation”, but today's mystery is a proper head-melter -sparked by a TikTok from Caoimhe Ryan (@caoimheryan02) about her mum, a piano teacher, who can't place where a certain piece of music is from.The theories fly in: insurance ads, First Dates, the TV licence, the consent ad, even Pixar.But after a flood of messages and some serious detective work, the gang finally track it down… and yes, it brings them right back to COVID and an unforgettable HSE campaign.

Lent kicks off tomorrow and Dave is preparing to give up something very special to him......Fionnuala doesn't think he can do it!

We're entering Confirmation season! It has us wondering what is your Confirmation name and why did you choose it?

iSPY AKA Ireland's biggest game of hide and seek has its first ever winner… and it's absolute madness.Dave and Fionnuala are live when the call comes in: Melissa has FOUND Micheál, Shane and Ella - and bagged the €5,000. The clues? Festival, Arts and Culture and Wild Atlantic Way… and a whole lot of wrong guesses pointing northwest.So how did she do it? From social stalking to scrolling Booking.com listings, Melissa pieces it all together, spots the yellow cushions, and drives from Tullamore to Galway with a full car of kids.

Dave's debut TED X Athlone talk is tomorrow night and it has us thinking... what would you be able to talk about for 10 minutes?

Donegal Tuesday is back, and so is Charlie Doherty. One year on, Dave and Fionnuala reunite with the legend himself outside Barr and Chaladh, the trends are back!

A squirrel has invaded the pitch… not once, but twice. Dave and Fionnuala can't get over the scenes at Hull City vs Bristol City, where the ground staff were left trying (and failing) to catch it.From there, it turns into a surprisingly passionate debate: what are the hardest things to catch? A coin that's rolling away, a receipt in the wind, loose paper money, chickens, sheep… and, inevitably, children who've decided they're not going anywhere.

The price of haircuts is rising rapidly, so we've decided to open the home hair cut club....

Dave and Fionnuala dive into the hot topic of cursing, triggered by the Irish version of The Traitors making waves across the UK with its bad language. Is Ireland really at the top of the cursing league table? With the Aussies, Poles, and even New Yorkers in the mix, this episode is packed with laughs and surprising insights. Who do you think swears the most? Tune in and find out!

Dave and Fionnuala tackle the sticky subject of family gatherings and how to navigate the pressure that comes with them. They dive into Chloe's dilemma - a woman feeling overwhelmed by her husband Edwin's large family after a chaotic Christmas spent surrounded by screaming kids and loud relatives.Do you feel obligated to attend every family event, or is it acceptable to take a step back?

Join Dave and Fionnuala as they dive into the hot topic of tipping! With new research revealing that two-thirds of people in Ireland feel pressured to tip, the conversation gets lively as they share their own tipping habits - what prompts generosity and what holds them back.From haircuts to taxis, you won't believe what they discover about the social pressures we face when it comes to gratuities. Have you ever tipped more than you intended?

Today's Gimme 5 player Leroy names 5 professional boxers with ease, however not all is good as he's on his way to A and E to get his eye checked, his 13 month old hit him in the eye this morning and it was very sore. Have you ever been beaten by a baby? Turns out it's extremely common!

Dinner decisions can be some of the toughest. Dave and Fionnuala start a lively debate on batch cooking versus fresh meals, with listeners chiming in about their experiences, from juggling multiple diets to finding easy dinner solutions. Is it better to whip up a culinary masterpiece every evening or to rely on those trusty frozen meals?

Dave and Fionnuala are admiring Irish Actor Gerard Jordan who has 8 kids with another on the way. We ask for your big family advice...

is there a right way to park your car? Join Dave and Fionnuala as they dive into the world of reversing into parking spaces versus driving in headfirst.Dave shares his inner turmoil that had him feeling “dirty” for not reversing in. He rashly decides to leave the studio and return to the car while on air to reverse his car in the right way!

Is there a difference between shoes and trainers? It's up for debate after today's gimme 5...

Brooklyn Beckham might be mad at his mother for dancing 'inappropriately on him' at his wedding. How mad do you think he would've been if someone revved up a car in the ball room or if his uncle starting hitting someone with a plate?What is the maddest thing you've seen at a wedding?

Can Caleb in Kildare top the gimme 5 leaderboard this week? Also, should electricians join together for one big staff party??

This morning was giving all the Blue Monday vibes to Dave when his spontaneous bottle return trip ended up costing him €100!! Listen in as he explains...

We've opened up a complaints department, for all the hotels of Ireland. Towels too small? No irons? Lack of biscuits for your tea? We've it all covered

Clayton from Mayo is a returning player and a former champion, as smooth as ever he names 5 things you would find in either a private or public bathroom...

Would you let a stranger use your toilet? Join us on a heated debate...

Are you willing to take on the challenge of Impossible Irish Bingo? You have until 31 December 2026 to find:-A handwritten cash only sign hung up in a business-A man or woman leaning on a shovel and-A public proposalWishing all participants the very best of luck!

New year, new goals... 2026 is the year where we bring you Dave and Fionnuala jerseys. Help us create our jersey crest!

Mark the electrician from Mayo is on his way to Belmullet when he names just 2 people who have wrote a book!

Conor in Athlone doesn't give much away, he also can't give away many answers. He names just 2 things you aren't allowed to do on a plane.

Dave and Fionnuala dive into the 2016 nostalgia that seems to have taken over half of Tiktok users. Why are we obsessed with bringing 2016 back?

Greggs sales decline as weightloss jabs are on the rise, this sparks a debate about what's the difference between vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians...

Dave and Fionnuala celebrate a momentous win on Achill Island! Meet Kathleen, our latest lucky cash machine winner, who shares her emotional journey after securing an incredible €75,000. From disbelief to joy, Kathleen recounts how this life-changing moment unfolded while she was at home with her family. With four kids in the mix, she knows just how much this win means for her household.

Caroline in Offaly names 4 animals or creatures that usually wouldn't be kept as pets in Gimme 5, and this sparked a very interesting conversation about unlikely pets...

On a recent night in Athlone, Dave noticed an eerie stillness in pubs and shops alike, leading him to believe that the first Tuesday in January might just be the ultimate low point for nightlife in 2026. But is that really true?

Should Dave be shamed for eating a subway (with extra southwest sauce) in the NCT centre??

New year, big dreams. Dave and Fionnuala test the waters to see how many iRadio listeners would be willing to get on a bus from Portlaoise to Prague for the World Cup Qualifier in March...

New year, new possibilities, let Dave and Fionnuala share some of their 2026 predictions with you. Ireland winning the world cup, Roscommon winning the Sam Maguire, Fionnuala becoming a darts pro... everything is a possibility!

The comforting sounds that you could make millions from if you got to them sooner...

Gimme 5 goes out for 2025 on a dramatic note, was Diana robbed??

Dave and Fionnuala chat to the one and only father-daughter comedy duo, Pat Shortt and Faye Shortt! You can find tickets for their upcoming 'Knuckle Down' tour on PatShortt.com

Help us figure out who needs to get coal this year... From problematic parking habits to frustrated drivers facing the wrath of Galway City Council's latest changes, Dave and Fionnuala don't hold back. They even tackle FIFA's head honcho and the rise of AI dependency in daily life.

People are ringing ambulances instead of taxi's to make sure they get home after nights out... What's the maddest way you've found your way home?

What are the things in your home, workplace or life that are dead cert to happen every Christmas? We want to hear them all!

When 78-year-old Charlie Hicks suddenly goes missing, the restaurant staff realises just how much he means to them - and how being a familiar face can truly make a difference. What follows is a touching narrative of community, care, and connection. Do you have a favorite spot that would miss you if you didn't show up?

Join Dave and Fionnuala as they gear up for the highly anticipated return of their Christmas quiz at Mo Chara, Dundalk! Vinnie, Paul and Cillian give us an exclusive announcement...

Have you ever had a memorable meeting in a car park? It's more common than you'd expect!