iRadio in the Morning with Cooper & Oonagh

Marty is a very polite man and he hasn't seen Oonagh in a while. Unfortunately he made the mistake of asking Oonagh about her two 5 year old twins. Then he really got the full story

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener found herself facing a dating dilemma that had everyone talking. Ciara says she matched with a guy who seemed to tick every box—funny, sporty, intelligent and great company. After weeks of chatting, she finally met him in person and felt the sparks immediately... until she spotted a noticeable build-up of earwax during their first hello. The sight gave her an instant case of the ick, leading her to fake feeling unwell and leave the date early. Now he's been messaging her, she feels guilty for ghosting him, and she's wondering whether she's thrown away a potentially great relationship over something fixable. The gang debate first-date dealbreakers, the dreaded ick, and whether earwax should ever be enough to end a romance before it begins.

Marty stepped in for Cooper on today's show and things got weird in the best possible way. The gang revealed the strange and relatable things people admit to doing while standing in a queue, from people-watching to regretting switching lines. We also had a brand-new high score on Rhyme It as one listener smashed the competition and set a new benchmark. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener turned to the show for help after discovering something about the guy she's dating that she simply can't unsee—an alarming amount of earwax. Is it a minor hygiene issue or a full-blown relationship-ending ick? Expect laughs, awkward confessions and plenty of strong opinions in today's podcast episode.

Lynn and her roller skates joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and we have to work together to guess the answer. Today's had us thinking of all the tings we do to pass the time and survive a queue

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and we have to work together to guess the answer. Today's had us wondering about all the things we do when we're preparing a meal. A few rather unhygienic habits were unearthed from Oonagh as well

Sonya from Drogheda joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

Michael stepped in for Cooper on today's show and things got lively from the very start. The gang revealed all the strange, funny and relatable things people admit to doing while cooking, from snacking on ingredients to setting off the smoke alarm. We also welcomed a brand-new Mystery Guest Monday, with listeners trying to crack the clues and figure out who was joining the show. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener asked for help after her housemate's cooking became a serious problem. Every meal is packed with so much spice that she can barely eat it, leaving her stuck between being grateful for the food and dreading dinner time. Expect plenty of laughs, food confessions and housemate drama in today's podcast episode.

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener says dinner time has become a weekly source of frustration thanks to her food-snob flatmate. Lucy says she cooks simple meals like pasta dishes, sweet and sour chicken and spaghetti bolognese, only to have her housemate mock them as "vanilla and beige" while happily eating every last bite. The real problem comes when it's his turn to cook, as he insists on making fiery curries and extra-hot chilli dishes despite knowing she hates spicy food. After repeatedly being told he'll "broaden her palate," Lucy has reached breaking point and is wondering whether she should stop contributing to the household food fund altogether. The gang debate food preferences, housemate etiquette and whether anyone has the right to criticise a meal they're getting for free.

This week's Mystery Guest Monday featured none other than iRadio's Dave Duke, who joined the show with a mission: convince the nation that Leitrim is Ireland's most underrated county. From stunning scenery and hidden gems to the unique charm of Leitrim life, Dave passionately made the case for why everyone should consider packing up and moving there. After listeners tried to guess his identity from a series of clues, the mystery was finally revealed and the Leitrim sales pitch began. Listen back for plenty of laughs, local pride and a celebration of one of Ireland's best-kept secrets.

It's time for another hilarious round of Spits and Giggles! Cooper and Oonagh face off with mouths full of water while Donal plays a series of funny clips designed to break them. The challenge is simple: don't laugh. If they crack, they'll end up spraying water all over each other. In this messy game, the wettest person at the end is actually the winner, because it means their opponent laughed the most.

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener shared a housemate problem that had people instantly taking sides. Aoife says her new flatmate is a lovely guy, but his eating habits are driving her up the wall. From loud chewing to what she describes as "snuffling like a pig looking for truffles," dinner time has become a daily struggle. With the housemates taking turns cooking and eating together each evening, she can't exactly avoid the situation without causing awkwardness. The gang debate noisy eaters, house-sharing etiquette and whether there's any polite way to tell someone that the sound of them eating is ruining your appetite. A surprisingly relatable dilemma that had listeners flooding in with their own horror stories.

Marty joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

It was the Father's Day final of who is iRadio's biggest legend dad of the year 2026 on the show this morning. Oonagh even commemorated the big day with her very own made up Father's Day song for all the dads out there. She sang it even if they didn't ant to hear it

Today's show had everything from awkward confessions to emotional Father's Day moments and absolute studio chaos. The gang had a surprisingly open discussion about the weird, awkward and hilarious things people admit to doing in lifts. Oonagh then decided the dads of Ireland deserved their own song this Father's Day… whether they asked for one or not. We also crowned iRadio's Dad of the Year, as voted for by listeners after hearing brilliant stories about legendary fathers across the country. To finish things off, there was another soaked edition of Spits and Giggles, with water flying everywhere as Cooper and Oonagh tried (and failed) to keep a straight face. Expect laughs, awkward moments and plenty of Father's Day madness in today's podcast episode.

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and we have to work together to guess the answer. We went into very deep discussions about all the things we get up to in a lift today. Some of us may have confessed too much

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and we have to work together to guess the answer. Today's statistic had Oonagh making things awkward while she told us what she does with her bra

Today's show was packed with awkward moments, hilarious confessions and friendship drama. Rhyme It took an unexpected turn when Oonagh made things wonderfully uncomfortable with listener Paul after deciding she'd quite like him to become her personal trainer. The gang also revealed the strange and funny things people admit to doing when they have the house all to themselves, from talking to themselves to dancing around the kitchen. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener was left furious after discovering her best friend had regifted an expensive necklace she had carefully picked out for her birthday. Was it harmless or a complete friendship foul? Listen back for plenty of laughs, relatable stories and strong opinions.

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener was left stunned after discovering that a thoughtful and expensive birthday gift she bought for her best friend had been passed on to someone else. Sarah spent weeks picking out a necklace she knew her friend Helen had wanted for ages, only to spot another friend in their group wearing it just a few weeks later. When she learned Helen had gifted the necklace away, she was left questioning whether she was overreacting or completely justified in feeling hurt. The gang debate gift-giving etiquette, regifting disasters and whether it's ever acceptable to pass on a present—especially within the same friend group. A friendship dilemma that had listeners firmly divided.

Ahead of Fathers Day this weekend, we search for Ireland's biggest legend of a dad and listeners didn't disappoint. Tomorrow we crown iRadio's biggest dad legend of 2026

Paul joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

This week's Wind-Up Wednesday prank call saw Oonagh target poor Dean, a local hairdresser whose pride and joy is the beautiful floral display outside his salon. Posing as a council representative, Oonagh informed Dean that multiple complaints had been made about the flowers and that they might need to be removed because locals felt they were ruining the town's aesthetic. As Dean tried to make sense of the bizarre accusation, the call descended into pure chaos. Listen back to hear his reaction when he discovers the complaints are completely fake and that he's been the latest victim of one of Oonagh's hilarious prank calls.

Ahead of Fathers Day this weekend, we search for Ireland's biggest legend of a dad and listeners didn't disappoint

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener is in full panic mode after his girlfriend accidentally caused serious damage in his family-owned home. Mark says his girlfriend dropped a hot hair curler onto the bedroom carpet not once, not twice, but five times, leaving behind a burnt crater that's impossible to miss. While she insists it's "not that bad" and that his family won't care, Mark knows better—especially when his family still talks about minor damage from years ago. Now he's torn between being annoyed at how casually she's treating it and figuring out how to explain the damage before he's disowned. The gang debate responsibility, relationship etiquette and whether Mark is overreacting or completely justified.

Today's show was full of laughs, drama and a few household disasters. The gang uncovered the wild things people admit to doing at family weddings, with some shocking and hilarious stories emerging. Oonagh delivered another unforgettable prank call, this time convincing hairdresser Dean that the council had received complaints about the beautiful flower display outside his salon. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener asked for help after his new girlfriend accidentally damaged the family-owned house he rents—and seems completely unfazed by the destruction she's leaving behind. Expect wedding madness, prank call chaos and plenty of relationship debate in today's podcast episode.

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and we have to work together to guess the answer. Today's answer had us all shocked, but not too surprised really

Danielle joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking. ⏱️ From quick thinking to tongue-twisting rhymes, keep the answers flowing while the pressure built.

Again, ahead of Fathers Day this weekend, we search for Ireland's biggest legend of a dad and listeners didn't disappoint

Today's show was packed with relatable habits, big wins and neighbourhood frustrations. The gang revealed the funny things people do while waiting for a takeaway to arrive, from constantly checking the delivery tracker to standing guard at the window. Des smashed it on Rhyme It, setting a brand-new high score and giving everyone else a target to beat. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener reached breaking point over an ongoing issue with a neighbour and turned to the show for advice. Expect plenty of laughs, relatable stories and lively debate in today's podcast episode.

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener is fed up with a neighbour who seems to have confused borrowing with keeping. Amy lent her neighbour a Joe Wicks cookbook after she had a baby, hoping it would help with some easy recipes. Weeks later, when she asked for it back, her neighbour casually claimed she had no idea where it was. To make matters worse, Amy also realised she never got her hand mixer back after lending that out too. Now she's wondering whether to march next door and demand both items back or let it slide to keep the peace. The gang debate neighbour etiquette, borrowed belongings and the awkwardness of asking for your own stuff back.

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and today's had us getting hungry straight away, but it brought out a load of ways in how we end up ruining the takeaway when we finally get it

Des joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

Kevin joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It and did a great job in our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener shared a salon horror story that has everyone talking. Katey went to a different stylist while her regular hairdresser was away, asking for a simple trim and her usual copper colour. Instead, she left with hair that was far darker than requested, spent hours having the mistake corrected, and ended up with a haircut much shorter than she wanted. To make matters worse, she was charged full price for the appointment. When she returned the next day looking for a refund, the salon owner refused. The gang debate customer rights, bad haircuts, and whether Katey is justified in feeling completely done over.

Today's show had everything from musical ambitions to salon disasters. Kevin kicked off the week with a brilliant score on Rhyme It and even gave Oonagh's singing his seal of approval, which only fuelled her belief that it's time to release an album. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener shared a hairdressing nightmare after leaving the salon with a haircut she hated—only to be charged full price for the experience. The gang debate what you should do when a haircut goes badly wrong and whether it's ever acceptable to refuse to pay. Expect laughs, strong opinions and plenty of chaos in today's podcast episode.

We had fun with a bit of Survey Says today having fun about all the things we do in a hotel when we stay, but a message in about Oonagh's songs hijacked the whole thing and went down a route of Oonagh chatting about launching an album, which scared Cooper and Donal to death

We're looking for Ireland's biggest legend of a dad as nominated by you this week in the lead up to Father's Day. We started strong with an amazing nomination of how great somebodies dad is to them this morning

John from Kerry joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

Today's show was packed with relatable disasters, big wins and everyday frustrations. The gang revealed the funniest mistakes people admit to making before a first date, from overthinking texts to turning up at the wrong place. We also had a brand-new top score of the week on Rhyme It as one listener set the benchmark for everyone else to chase. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener reached breaking point over a serial queue jumper who keeps cutting in front of him at the same coffee shop every morning. Is it time to finally say something, or do we all just silently suffer? Listen back for plenty of laughs, dating confessions and coffee queue drama.

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener shared a frustration that struck a nerve with everyone. Aidan says he's become locked in a silent battle with a woman at his local coffee shop after she blatantly skipped the queue right in front of him. Despite making eye contact and both knowing exactly what had happened, neither of them said a word, leaving Aidan replaying the moment in his head ever since. Now that he sees her almost every morning, he's wondering whether to finally call her out or continue suffering in silence. The gang debate queue etiquette, Irish awkwardness, and whether there's ever a polite way to deal with a serial queue jumper.

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show. Today the question had us all looking into the biggest fails we are guilty of before heading out on a first date

This week's Wind-Up Wednesday prank call saw Oonagh set her sights on Donal's girlfriend, Sarah Louise, a professional Irish dancer. Posing as an event organiser, Oonagh attempted to convince Sarah that she had been specially selected to perform at the completely ridiculous "Lord of the Pants" festival. As the call descended into pure madness, Sarah did her best to make sense of the bizarre invitation before eventually discovering it was all a prank. Safe to say she wasn't impressed—and Donal found himself in serious trouble when the truth came out! Listen back for one of the funniest prank calls yet.

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener says she's worried she's lost her best friend to a new relationship. Claire explains that ever since her friend got a boyfriend, every plan, phone call and catch-up seems to involve him. What used to be spontaneous coffees and girls' nights has turned into a permanent plus-one situation, leaving Claire feeling like she's been pushed to the sidelines. The gang debate whether this is just the honeymoon phase of a new relationship or if Claire is right to be frustrated. How much time should friends expect from each other once a new romance enters the picture? It's a dilemma that struck a chord with listeners everywhere.

Today's show was packed with laughs, awkward moments and relationship drama. The gang revealed the annoying and embarrassing things people admit to doing at concerts during Survey Says, from losing friends to pretending to know the lyrics. Oonagh also delivered another unforgettable prank call, this time targeting Donal's unsuspecting girlfriend Sarah Louise with an invitation to take part in Irish dancing at the legendary "Lord of the Pants" festival. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener asked for help after her best friend seemingly vanished into a new relationship, leaving her feeling like she's lost a friend to the honeymoon phase. Expect plenty of laughs, relatable stories and chaos in today's podcast episode.

Seamie joined the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and today's question had us thinking of all of our concert confessions and all the annoying and awkward things that happen while we're there

Today's show was packed with holiday excitement, big laughs and a friendship dilemma that got everyone talking. The gang revealed the surprising things people admit to doing before heading off on holiday, from obsessive packing to last-minute panic. We also went international as Jean joined us live from Spain to take on Rhyme It. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener shared the fallout after telling her best friend she couldn't afford to attend her wedding, only to find herself at the centre of a major row with her entire friend group. Expect relatable stories, holiday confessions and plenty of debate in today's podcast episode.

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and today' we we're thinking back to all the planned and last minute grab and go things we do before we're heading away on our jollys

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, one listener found herself at the centre of a full-blown friendship row after admitting she simply can't afford to attend her best friend's wedding. Sarah says once she added up the cost of the hotel, outfit, gift, drinks, taxis and turning it into a weekend away, she realised the total was eye-watering. After telling her friend she couldn't make it because money is tight, the reaction was far from understanding. Now she's wondering if she's being a bad friend or if wedding costs have completely spiralled out of control. The gang debate friendship, finances and whether saying no to a wedding should really cause this much drama.

Jean joined the show live form Spain on her holidays this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

Mystery Guest Monday took an unexpected turn when Oonagh flipped the script and turned the feature into a surprise for Cooper. What started as a mystery guest reveal quickly became something much bigger when Cooper met Memphis Shell and discovered that Oonagh had secretly signed him up to take part in a challenge he knew absolutely nothing about. The reaction was priceless, the shock was genuine, and it's fair to say Cooper was not exactly thrilled with the surprise. Listen back for all the laughs, disbelief and chaos from this unforgettable Mystery Guest Monday.