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.
Catherine Wrightstone & Paula Fay on reclaiming their voices by testifying against their brother, former priest Richard Brennan, why his 8 year sentence is too lenient and their calls for judicial reform to support the survivors of sexual abuse.
Oliver's monologue on Tuesday.
Hugh Linehan, Irish Times writer and editor, spoke about adapting his life and work while he loses partial sight to macular degeneration.
Jill Twiss is a comedy writer who won multiple Emmys on HBO's 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver'. She spoke to Oliver about the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.
After an incredible atmosphere in Croke Park, OIiver celebrates all sides involved in another memorable final.
Comedian Bernard Casey reflects on the Kingdom's win.
Principal harpist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestraand Professor of Harp at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Geraldine O'Doherty, gives Oliver a comprehensive run down of her instrument - the harp.
Oliver's monologue on a Friday
Donegal's Daniel O'Donnell and Kerry's Dáithí O'Sé sledge each other over the All Ireland Football Final
Mohill's finest comedian Katherine Lynch, a grandniece of Patrick Kavanagh read her poetry at an open mic night as our Friday Visiting Critic
Intercounty Donegal footballer, Ellie Ward, told Oliver how she came to GAA quite late because growing up her parents were advised to keep her away from contact sports because of her skin condition called EB, Epidermolysis Bullosa also known as Butterfly skin+
Olivia Fahy told Oliver about the mammoth rewatch, the shows that can't be rewatched in a day or two, they take commitment!
This morning we celebrated new books for younger readers aged 8 to 16 with Elaina Ryan from Childrens Books Ireland, and a gathering of young people from all over the country. They gave us their reviews on books we asked them to read.
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday. Generation Z are making cups of tea in the microwave because they're too lazy to put the kettle on and where will the government spend all its money?
James Ryan's daughter Karen, reacts to the sentencing of Olesja Hertova, partner & carer to James, who pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful killing and was sentenced to two years and nine months.
McGoo from Kingfishr celebrates Tipperary's All Ireland Win and Oliver takes a look at the latest presidential runners and riders.
Oliver Barbour chats about 45 years in the Defence Forces and 'psychological first aid'
Toomevara manager Ken Dunne tells Oliver about spotting the talent of Tipperary's Darragh McCarthy
Oliver's monologue and Fitz from Kingfishr and author Donal Ryan previewed the All Ireland Hurling Final for us.
Our Visiting Critic is the singer and presenter Brooke Scullion. She's not comfortable with big animals so naturally we asked her to feed elephants! Follow Brooke's music releases, through her social media, @BrookeScullion.
One of the largest collections of accordions in the world is going to be auctioned next Wednesday in Belfast. They belonged to Ken Hopkins who was also known as ‘The Accordion Man'. His daughter Lisa Allen told Oliver about this special event.
Sean O'Connor, father of author Joseph and the late singer Sinead, told Oliver about his life growing up in the Liberties in Dublin City, shared a few tunes from his school days, and spoke about grieving his daughter Sinead.
Lauren Donaghy is busy making history as one of the first Irish women to compete in the Admiral's Cup, which has been described as 'the unofficial World Cup of offshore racing'.
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.
Owen Colgan, from the Hardy Bucks, joins Oliver in Blacksod
Fergus Sweeney from Blacksod Lightouse Tours, joins Oliver
Sinead Gaughan, Georgia McMillan, and Molly O'Grady tells Oliver all about the Wild Nephin Park in Ballycroy & Dark skies National Park
Agatha Hurst is a Live Stranding Responder with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday
Neil Walton, Voya Seaweed; & Aisling Kelly, Sligo Oysters
Sally Siggins, Head guide at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery
Ollie Acorn is the head distiller at Hawk's Rock whiskey in Sligo.
Oliver's monologue on a Monday
Caitríona Bergin and Christina Irwin tell Oliver about sea swimming in Bundoran
Brian McEniff, Hotelier and Former Donegal Footballer & Manager; and Brendan Devenny, Former Donegal footballer; react to Donegals win over Meath
Oliver chats to baker Tara McGuiness and surfer Noah Lane
Oliver meets the Ambassador for Harvey's Point, Noel Cunningham
Brendan's monologue on a Friday
The bullet from Belmullet, Rachel Lally tells Brendan her prediction for the most-awaited boxing match.
Mark Saunder tells Brendan how he became the saviour of the French hat.
Travel influence Kevin Penrose shares some of the lesser-known places around Ireland to spend the warm weekend.
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday
Oliver caught up with crime writing author Gill Perdue. Her new book 'The Night I Killed Him' that is set in Dún Laoghaire is available in all good bookshops from today.
Oliver spoke to Sean O'Brien, a retired US lawyer, raffling his Co. Laoise home.The house is being raffled on www.raffall.com
Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday
Gavin Lambe Murphy was called the IT-boy who epitomized Celtic Tiger Ireland but now Gavin Lambe Murphy is back, and he told us about what he's doing 15 years after the Irish era of bling came to an end. For more information on Gavin's concept store go to www.thebaggotonian.ie
Wicklow native, Milo Watson, told Oliver about being Ireland's first wheelchair motorcross skater. To follow Milo's WCMX stunts – check out the instagram - @skateaduck
Jack Morley told Oliver about how he has been rewilding a five acre farm after being inspired by the birth of his young son. The results have been spectacular. WIldlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna explains what wild Ireland was like before it was mostly taken over by humans.