Dave & Fionnuala on iRadio

Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury finally revealed their baby's name - and it turned into a full-blown pop culture event, complete with a boxing ring “name reveal” and the internet doing what it does best: having Opinions.Was it clever branding, or were they just asking to be torn apart online?

Dave and Fionnuala are back chasing the impossible: a “golden week” on Gimme 5, hitting a perfect five every single day. To keep the streak alive, they call in the big guns — previous champ Megan from Meath.Megan's got a serious average and plenty of confidence… until the 10-second clock starts and she's asked to name five countries that have hosted the FIFA Men's World Cup and the golden week dream falls at the third hurdle.

The iRadio office is in bits after the FIFA World Cup sweepstakes draw (or two draws).

Galway is under attack… and it's not the traffic or the rain. It's one mystery person spreading porridge oats for the pigeons all over the city centre.Dave and Fionnuala try to get their heads around how a “harmless” act has turned into a full-blown nuisance - oats everywhere, pigeons lapping them up, and now claims it's attracting rats and vermin.Producer Leah joins with what she saw along Merchant's Road - pillars dotted in oats like it's normal.With Galway City Council “all out of ideas” and even talk of trips, falls and broken hips, the gang asks: what can actually be done?

Producer Leah drops in with Dave and Fionnuala to spill all the details on her week in Ibiza - they chat superclubs, bucket-list nights, and why Ibiza is actually stunning even if you never set foot in a nightclub.But the real jaw-dropper is the cost of it all: €25 for a single Vodka Red Bull, €130 to get into Calvin Harris at Ushuaïa, and the one that nearly finishes everyone off — €15 for a tiny bottle of water. Worth it? Leah gives the full verdict.

Dave and Fionnuala are back after a weekend of “ball action” in every sense of the word.Fionnuala's flying it as a proud Galway woman with a big day out in Croke Park, trains up and down to Dublin, and the all-important Houston Supermac's on the way home. Dave, meanwhile, heads solo to Carrick-on-Shannon for Leitrim vs Wexford… and comes back with heartbreak and a five-point loss.But the real drama? Dave's attempt to level up the office sweepstakes with official draw balls goes horribly wrong when the tiniest capsules imaginable arrive. Underwhelming doesn't even cover it.

Fionnuala was doing some research on international death notice website this week and came across a name which has started an interesting conversation....

That's the sound what's the story is back and this is not an easy one......

James was on holiday in Benidorm and felt the sparks with an Irish woman. The only issue is he doesn't know her name, number or how to contact her. He asked for Dave and Fionnuala's help to track her down....

Listen back to Dave and Fionnuala Live from Carroll's Bar in Galway where the attempted to beat 5 official Guinness World Records...

What a day in Caroll's Bar, Galway. Dave and Marty look back on the absolute fever dream that was “Drive for 5” - five Guinness World Record attempts in one afternoon, and they came home with two titles (which is seriously not bad going).You'll hear the moment Fionnuala nails the big one: fastest time to recite the first verse of Marty Mone's “Hit The Diff” - a blistering 7.45 seconds, with Guinness adjudicator Prav making sure every single word was spot on.And then it gets even better: Marty Mone joins the chat, reacts to the record, and teases the idea of a ridiculously fast “Hit The Diff” remix… with jivers needed.

Dave and Fionnuala's Drive for 5 is happening this Friday in Caroll's of Galway, and Dave and Fionnuala are officially inside the 48-hour panic window.They're attempting five Guinness World Records in one afternoon: most water moved by hand in 30 seconds (team of two), most Saw Doctors songs identified by the lyrics, most professional footballers identified in one minute, fastest time to recite the first verse of “Hit the Diff”… and the big one: most whoopee cushions sat on in 60 seconds by a pair.Plus, they chat to Prav, the Guinness adjudicator with a camel-race story that makes whoopee cushions look tame.Get your (free) tickets on universe now!

Dave and Fionnuala finally reveal the five Guinness World Record attempts they're taking on for Drive for 5 - live from Caroll's in Galway's West End this Friday.Fionnuala's doing the heavy lifting: fastest time to recite the first verse of “Hit the Diff” by Marty Mone, plus most Saw Doctors songs identified by the lyrics. Dave's cramming footballers' faces for “most professional athlete's identified in one minute”.There's also two chaos-inducing joint attempts: most water moved by hand in 30 seconds… and the toughest of the lot, most whoopee cushions sat on in 60 seconds by a pair (they already bent a chair). Free tickets via the Instagram link - and they need independent witnesses.

Dave and Fionnuala have been out on the roads for the weekend, and they've come back obsessed with one very specific Irish phenomenon: the random, brilliant concentration of niche businesses from the Midlands out towards Mayo.From County Photos and Star Trophy to Madden's Pool Tables and an eggs vending machine, they're asking the big question: why are all the oddly-specific legends based along these routes?Then the listeners get involved with even more niche gems - boxty made from a food trailer in Belmullet, a salt room in Drumlish, and the people quietly servicing sanitary bins across half the country.

Dave's deep in Wedding Wednesdays and this week it's all about the ceremony music… except the priest has rules: no confetti, and every song has to have some religious connotation. Fair enough -but can it still be a banger?From “Here I Am, Lord” (absolute tune, but is it secretly a funeral song?) to the full Alive O4 nostalgia, Dave and Fionnuala try to figure out what actually works in a Catholic church wedding.Listeners jump in with suggestions like “Connected” for the walk back up the aisle, and even “All Things Bright and Beautiful”.Respectful religious bangers wanted.

Alcohol Action Ireland say breath tests are down, and it sparks a simple question: have you ever actually been breathalysed? Fionnuala somehow hasn't in 14 years, while Dave's last one involved a brand new “wagon”, Northern plates, and a guard who absolutely did not need his life story.Then the listeners weigh in… including an eight-month pregnant pass at a checkpoint, and the most chaotic twist: someone stealing a hubcap while the guards were standing right there.

Dave and Fionnuala are back on their mission to steal a Guinness World Record off a British radio station… and this time it's an absolutely brutal one.The challenge: eat three dry cream crackers in under 35 seconds. No water during it, no butter, no Nutella, no cheats. The record's been standing since 2005, held by LBC's Ambrose Mendy at a ridiculous 34.78 seconds.Dave goes first and leaves what can only be described as a criminal amount of crumbs across the studio. Then Fionnuala steps up… fast eater reputation on the line, gag reflex doing bits, and the clock absolutely bullying them both.

Dave and Fionnuala have a new hobby: robbing weird world records off British radio stations.After last week's humbling “random sound effects in 60 seconds” attempt, they set their sights on a Heart FM record that's been standing since 2009: fastest time to recite the first verse of a song.The weapon of choice? Marty Mone's “Hit The Diff”.Fionnuala goes full Eminem, Dave questions if any of it was even legible, and the listeners step in as judges.Then the time drops: 7.22 seconds. Training season starts now.

Paul Hollywood has landed in court after being clocked at 96mph and accused of aggressive tailgating…That story sparks a dangerous new game: turning celebrities into car/motor puns. Think Stall Hollywood, Great British Brake Off, Tom Cruise Control, Brad Pit Stop and more.The listeners go fully feral on the voice notes, and somehow it all ends with Fionnuala unveiling: “Gerry the Monk Clutch.”

The big day has arrived, listener Nollaig in Mayo has decided that Dave has to get 'Mayo 4 Sam' tattooed on his ass (for real!)All in aid of a great cause, thank you to everyone who donated to Focus Ireland to help make this happen.

It's a random Wednesday evening and Dave is determined to move swiftly on from the “Mayo 4 Sam” arse tattoo… by plotting to topple a Capital FM UK presenter and steal a Guinness World Record.The target? Identifying the most random sound effects in 60 seconds - the record is 38, and Dave, Fionnuala and producer Leah are doing a “dry run” live on air… It turns into absolute chaos, and a very humbling score of 26. Training season starts now.

A bizarre trend has taken over Brazil: WhatsApp groups with one purpose only… people whistle, and everyone else judges. Thousands of groups, some even hitting the 1,000-person limit, all dedicated to rating your “God-given” skills. Problem is… Fionnuala can't whistle. At all. They open the phones for voice notes, tune attempts, and show-off whistlers - can you save Fionnuala from whistling humiliation?

Fionnuala heads to Limerick for the Bank Holiday weekend… but the accommodation turns into a bit of a horror story.A “friendly” owner, a dog tied up outside, a weird laugh track looping behind a closed door, and a room that was meant to be en suite… except it absolutely wasn't. Add a musty hallway, towels left in the shared bathroom, and an unfrosted bathroom window, and you can see why she's rattled.The big question: do you leave a review and drop that 8.3 rating, or stay quiet?

Dave and Fionnuala are on a mission to raise big money for Focus Ireland to help end child homelessness — and the total is already over €5,500, with €10k in sight.Donate at least a fiver (more if you can) via iradio.ie/focus or on Revolut. Send in proof and you're into the draw to decide what tattoo goes on Dave's posterior. Yep, forever.They chat to Fay from Phoenix Tattoo Studio on the Tuam Road in Galway about arse tattoos, pain levels, how long it'll take, and the all-important question: does Dave need to shave?

Dave Lofts joins Dave and Fionnuala in studio ahead of our Secret Session.He chats all things his rise in music, Russell Crowe, his big plans for the future, and he sings 'Running Up That Hill' live in studio!It's all building to iRadio's Secret Session this Friday in Galway, kicking off the Bank Holiday weekend in aid of Focus Ireland.It's so easy to donate. Just go to Payments on Revolut and search Focus Ireland or you can give what you can at iRadio.ie/focus.

Fionnuala struggles through her full-face licking from Dave's Dog.The challenges spiralled and now Dave is getting WHAT tattooed????All these challenges are in aid of Focus Ireland to help end child homelessness.Donate via iradio.ie/focus or Focus Ireland on Revolut.

Jamie McIntyre drops into Dave and Fionnuala with a live taste of “Over Galway Town” and chats about how a half-steamed songwriting session turned into a soundtrack for a massive All-Ireland run.He talks about being a Galway native, why the West just hits different, and what it's like seeing strangers around the world lip-syncing to his songs on TikTok - tractors, cows and all.Plus, it's all building to iRadio's Secret Session this Friday in Galway, kicking off the Bank Holiday weekend in aid of Focus Ireland, with tickets flying and the secret location still under wraps… and yes, there's serious bouzouki talk too.

Dave has declared war on coleslaw.But it's all for a serious reason: we're raising money for Focus Ireland to help end child homelessness. The deal is simple - hit five donations and Dave has to chow down on a tub of the “devil's spawn”… live, with all the gagging, chewing and regret included.And just when you think it can't get worse, Fionnuala gets volunteered for tomorrow's challenge: a full face-licking from Dave's dog. Donate via iradio.ie/focus or Focus Ireland on Revolut.

Marita in Meath is buzzing for her friends Shane and Sarah to get married tomorrow. Dave and Fionnuala throw her into a quick game of Gimme 5… and ask for five songs by or featuring Akon or Ne-Yo. Let's just say the wedding performance will go a lot better...

The guards pull over a Mitsubishi Evo doing 135mph (217km/h) - and the driver's excuse? They were in a mad rush to collect a Chinese takeaway. Dave and Fionnuala are equal parts stunned and cracking up, because that might be the worst reason for speeding ever.From there, the chat turns into a full-on excuse clinic: what's the best go-to line when you're trying to get out of plans, dodge an invite, or even sneak a day off work?From “I've COVID” to “the child is sick” to a classic “family emergency”… what excuse always works?

Robots are officially entering the running chat: 12,000 humans take on 100+ humanoid robots in a Beijing half-marathon, and the winning bot clocks 50 minutes… beating the world record (but not being allowed to claim it). Dave and Fionnuala are both fascinated and mildly terrified.Because if robots are getting this good, there's only one move left: get ourselves a Guinness World Record before they're eligible and we're finished. What records should the pair take on?

A “year's supply” of crisps sounds like the dream… until Lay's in the US reveals what they actually mean: 24 bags. Dave and Fionnuala are horrified, calling it stingy, disgraceful, and basically a forced diet.So they throw it out to listeners: if you won a year's supply, what number are you expecting to land at your door? Is it 365 bags minimum, one a day? Or is a weekly “large packet” enough?

Bachelors have been named the official beans partner of the GAA, and Dave and Fionnuala do what any responsible radio show would do: turn it into a competition.To win a pair of Noah Kahan tickets, listeners have to send in the best sports star, food-based pun going — and it gets fierce quickly. From Roy Bean and Roy Quinoa to Rachel Black-smore, the inbox is absolutely flying.

A Sudanese doctor in Cork hears the patient say “I will, yeah” and thinks he's fully committed to quitting smoking… until the follow-up reveals the very Irish truth: double positive, definite negative.Then there's a Sri Lankan doctor who lands in Mayo and spends two years baffled by all the “Mayo for Sam” signs, convinced Sam is some local legend everyone's rallying behind.Dave and Fionnuala get stuck into the bigger question: what Irish habits, phrases and wedding logic completely melt foreigners' brains? From “small” weddings of 150 people to the chaos of wedding money, they're building the ultimate newcomer's guide to Irish misunderstandings.

It's been a mad week in Ireland, so Dave and Fionnuala decide to create their own ballot: if the whole country had to vote on something, what would it be?First up: consistent sizing across all women's clothing brands - because a 12 is not a 12, and everyone's sick of the guessing game.Then it's airport chaos: scrap the liquid rules altogether, and while we're at it, can every airport please pick the same system?And finally, the one that'll split the nation: if a driver stops to let you cross, do you have to do the little gratitude jog… or can you stroll and just throw a wave?

“That's the Sound” and one story that's absolutely unhinged: a man in England pulls a fake gun on a chicken shop worker… all because he got burger sauce instead of garlic sauce.They break down the CCTV/Ring doorbell footage, how it all escalated on Christmas Eve, and why the police didn't care that the gun was fake.What would you do for a good garlic sauce?

Dylan in Louth names 4 Irish places beginning with D, Dave decides to be generous and send him out a limited edition iRadio Louth jersey. Will Dylan's score be bet this week?

Leah and Fionnuala are cracking up over the National Wax Museum Plus unveiling a brand-new Taylor waxwork, and the internet is not holding back. Is it Taylor Swift, “Trailer Swift”, or “Temu Taylor”?Inspired by the chaos, the gang set a very specific challenge: puns for bad celebrity waxworks that look nothing like the real deal.From Justin Timberfake and Leonardo DiCrap-rio to Louis Crapaldi, Kim Car-crashian and a few very Irish entries, the listeners absolutely show up. Top fives are named, crowns are handed out, and the bar is raised again with Knee-Crap

When a lad says his love language is “physical touch”… how does it end up sounding like “pissing in a church”? From there, Fionnuala and Matthew go deep on the most common mishearings, from on-air mix-ups (“creatures that fly” vs “creatures that slide”) to songs you'll never hear the same way again.Leona Lewis, Beyoncé, Frozen, “Jar of Hearts”, even a childhood theme tune - what have you been hearing wrong all these years?

Dave and Fionnuala are back updating their never-ending “Sounds of Ireland Library” - because if the internet vanished tonight, we'd lose some of the most culturally significant sounds this country has ever produced.Inspired by Australia creating their own official sounds archive (including the iconic “succulent Chinese meal / democracy manifest”), the gang decides it's time to add a few fresh Irish classics for March/April 2026.From Paddy Losty, to the fella furious about the St. Patrick's Day parade, to a long-overdue “Yup ouvvit” - what deserves a spot next?

Arnold Schwarzenegger is in Belfast picking up an honorary degree from Ulster University, and Dave and Fionnuala are absolutely loving it… but it also sparks a bigger question.Are honorary degrees actually a great way to celebrate someone, or are they a bit of a “here, have a pretend one” situation?

A gorilla playing the drums was recently voted the best advert of all time.It got Dave and Fionnuala thinking is it because he is playing the drums?They debate the sexiest instruments...

Dave and Fionnuala catch up with producer Leah who is on the ground in Prague!

T-1 day until the big game!Dave and Fionnuala are very excited but also very nervous.They chat to Republic of Ireland superfan, Seán Carley, who is on the ground in Prague.

Today's Tuesday Challenge proved more difficult than expected.... Can you identify the parrot?

Rachel in Tullamore who works in finance starts the week strong naming 4 comedians...

Dave and Fionnuala are on the ultimate treasure hunt, is there anywhere in the country with diesel under €2 a litre? Listeners send in price-spotting tips from Newbridge to Galway to the border counties, with near-misses, self-service pumps, and the terrifying realisation that checking fuel prices might be the biggest driving distraction of all.

Mark is very disappointed in himself when he only manages to name 3 types of hats in 10 seconds, controversially claiming that men don't wear hats unless their bald.

It's the day after St. Patrick's Day and Dave & Fionnuala are feeling low… but unfortunately, work still exists. So they bring in a “LinkedIn speak” translator to help you say what you really mean, the Irish way, without getting hauled into HR.“I couldn't be arsed” becomes “prioritising my bandwidth for higher impact strategic initiatives.” Dying hungover? You're “recalibrating after a high-engagement networking event.”It gets filthier from there: how do you professionally announce you've just had a massive shite… or that you've left your wife of 15 years for someone younger?

Katie who's a trainer in conflict resolution skills tests her Gimme 5 skills and Dave and Fionnuala turn into two nosy magpies and start testing her with a very specific “over-steamed carrots” family argument.

Morrissey cancels a gig in Spain because he “couldn't sleep”… and Dave & Fionnuala can't get over it. 1,500 people turn up, and he basically says: I'm too tired, go home.So it sparks a brand new obsession on the show: sleep puns. Anything goes - singers, celebs, place names, TV, songs - if it can be turned into a snooze-related wordplay, it's in.Expect Bed Sheeran, Snora the Explorer, Restlife, Snoozy Dent, Snore Patrol, Patrick Quilty and the legendary Barnesmore Nap.