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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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    'I'm not being listened to adequately-' Fianna Fáil TD Catherine Ardagh on fighting for disability services within the party

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 37:16


    Fianna Fáil TD Catherine Ardagh speaks out about the difficulties her family has experienced navigating Ireland's autism services and the education system.

    'I thought the jig was up by Episode 3'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 11:05


    Katelyn Divilly on being banished from The Traitors

    Mick Herron's latest instalment of Slow Horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 21:15


    Oliver chatted with Mick Heron who is known as the ‘best spy novelist of his generation,' the man behind the enormously successful Slow Horses. His novels are also a hit TV series starring Gary Oldman. His new book involves the Stakeknife case from the Troubles. Clown Town – is out now.

    The Traitor's Dr. Linda Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 11:44


    The Traitors Ireland was back with a bang last night. Dr Linda joined Oliver as the latest faithful to be banished from Slane Castle.

    Tidy towns & race for the presidency - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 15:00


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

    Bowie's secret musical & Trump's Dept of War- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 10:20


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday

    Medicine murder mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 18:55


    Dr. Adam Kay, author of This is going to hurt is back with his novel A Particularly Nasty Case

    Niamh Kavanagh in Croker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 17:45


    National Treasure Niamh Kavanagh was our Friday Visiting Critic and walked the Skyline in the historic Croke Park.

    Stumble to an t-Áras & Saudi Comedy-Washing - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 18:31


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

    OG Derry Girl Saoirse Monica Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 20:42


    Oliver was joined by Derry Girl both on screen and off screen, Saoirse Monica Jackson. She spoke about her upcoming play Three Sisters, Derry Girls and chatted about her recent wedding.

    Féile John Ford in An Spidéal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 8:47


    Filmmaker Pat Comer told Oliver about An Spidéal hosting the first ever John Ford Festival -Féile which brings his legacy home. All the details are available at www.feilejohnford.com

    Kim Jong Un's luxury train & Kids' free leap cards - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 15:13


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

    Dubliner Dáire Bohan is a Tech Mogul at 23 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 23:47


    We'll be chatting to Dáire Bohan –he was a video game obsessive as a child and started programming at the age of eight – and now at only 23 is one of Ireland's newest tech successes.

    'I was a good looking Gaeilgeoir'  

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 10:43


    Niall's early exit from The Traitors

    Office frogs & ice my beer- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 16:38


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday

    The Traitors Ireland 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 11:50


    The first two people cast out of the castle Dave and Diane spoke to Oliver about their murder and banishment

    The Quiet Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 20:06


    Star of Derry Girls and Peaky Blinders Art Campion and director Mikel Murfi on their wild new stage adaptation of The Quiet Man.

    FF infighting & RTÉ comings and goings - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 6:18


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

    'One of the best gigs in Irish media'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 28:47


    David McCullagh on taking over the Today Show.

    Siobhán McSweeney - Banríon of Banishings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 14:37


    The Traitors Ireland host on her Lady Muck character

    Boris' Beard & AI Slop - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 21:33


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

    Gallivanting Gaelgoir Hector Ó hEochagáin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 22:32


    A sharp hour of entertainment that charms the mood of the nation, discussing trending topics while bringing his inimitable bit of craic with it.

    Scorsese series looking for Irish extras

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 4:58


    Aoise O'hUiginn, Celtic Casting

    Nazi looted art and Crocodile Katter - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 17:22


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

    The big bowl & why do people stay married?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 21:02


    Writer Sophie White's latest novel Such a Good Couple discusses marriage, monogamy and the big puke bowl

    Irish student creates life-changing pregnancy test for blind women

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 6:04


    University of Limerick graduate Leah Shanahan, from Tralee is the creator of AMY, the world's first fully accessible, multisensory pregnancy test.

    For Cod's Sake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 2:35


    Football fan Darragh told Oliver about being at the surprise knock out of Man Utd by fourth tier Grimsby Town.

    TayTay's ring & Áras perks - Oliver's Take 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 22:21


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

    Your Guide to Electric Picnic  

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 15:37


    EP fanatic Catherine Ryan on how best to enjoy the festival 

    The Accidental Gardener 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 9:45


    Ealma Purcell on growing her Meath garden and opening it up to the public 

    7,000 Steps & missing wedding ring- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 19:23


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

    Yellowface Author R.F. Kuang

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 18:54


    Bestselling writer Rebecca Kuang on her brand new novel Katabasis which is a hell of a story and her controversy-stirring book Yellowface.

    Rest Easy Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 6:57


    Mick Hanly from Cork has launched a website described as RIP.ie for pets

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    Girls in Green & Mansplaining - Oliver's Take 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 22:44


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday

    'It started with my right foot'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 21:02


    Actor Michael Patrick on being diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease, the same disease that killed his father.

    The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 21:53


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday

    Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 21:18


    Our Friday visiting critic went surfing in Kerry and talked about restoring nature, The Rose of Tralee and Homebirths

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    The breakast buffet & The Pope's flatshare- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 22:49


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

    Fashion designer Oran Aurelio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 18:13


    From dressing Chappell Roan to CMAT Oran O'Reilly told Oliver about becoming an accidental fashion designer

    Back to school sustainability 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 7:44


    Environmentalist Susan Adams and Giorgia Anile from The Toy Library spoke about the ways people can share and reuse equipment for back to school sustainability and savings

    Race for the presidency & 90's parenting - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 22:34


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

    New play about impact of cochlear implants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 24:04


    Actor and writer Shane O'Reilly joined Oliver and spoke about his upcoming production – Her Father's Voice. Shane grew up with deaf parents and told us how this experience has influenced much of his work.

    Dogs attending weddings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 3:22


    Aoife Donegan from Laois told Oliver about her business “Give that Paw”, a service that will not only mind your furry friend while you get married, but integrate them in your wedding day if that's what you want too. If you want to learn more about Aoifes doggy chaperoning, or to book her for your own special day, head to GiveThatPaw.ie.

    Peace in Trump's Time-Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 21:09


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday

    New Lord of Slane Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 23:35


    Son of the late Lord Henry Mount Charles the new and 9th Marquess Alex Conyngham told Oliver about the highs and lows of Slane Castle's history

    Washington meeting & Irish weddings - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 18:43


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday

    Comedian Katherine Ryan on her Cork roots, facelifts & Hooters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 21:59


    Oliver spoke with one of Canada's biggest comedians Katherine Ryan. They chat about her Cork father, her love of Mayfeild and Cobh, family life in London, her time working in Hooters and her views on Justin Trudeau dating Katy Perry.

    Community of Kilteely buy last pub in the village

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 8:39


    Liam Carroll told Oliver that when the people of Kilteely, Limerick, found out that their local pub landlords were planning a long overdue retirement, the worry of losing the heart of their community set in. Not ready to let that happen, group of residents set their sights, and money, on saving Aherns Pub. Photo courtesy of Limerick Leader.

    Race for the Áras & dark country nights- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 17:56


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday

    The Traitors Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 15:10


    Comedian Kevin McGahern, host of The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked told Oliver about betrayal, banter, and behind-the-scenes bombshells on the new show

    Friday Visiting Critic- DIY

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 15:13


    Writer Oein DeBhairduin tried his hand at DIY in The Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun

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