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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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    New 'Social Supermarket' to launch in Kildare next week

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 19:02


    Pastor Matt Ryals of The Bridge Church in Celbridge in Kildare joins Oliver in studio to discuss a new food bank they are opening.

    Cork Heritage Open Day set to take place tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 16:23


    Eimear O'Brien, Festival and Programme Manager of Cork Heritage Open Day, on what they have planned this weekend.

    Visiting Critic: Annmarie O'Connor makes cocktails

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 20:04


    Writer and style editor Annmarie O'Connor is our Visiting Critic this week and she went to a cocktail making masterclass.

    Firefighter had to rescue his own parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 8:24


    Gavin Murray from Dublin Fire Brigade chats to Oliver ahead of the Blue Light Awards.

    Screen Team with Olivia Fahy and Dave Fanning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 14:14


    Our ‘Screen Team' Olivia Fahy and Dave Fanning bring us the best big and small screen action out at the moment.

    Donal Ryan on his new book ‘Where Are The Kings?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 28:46


    Author Donal Ryan joins Oliver in studio to talk about his new novel ‘Where Are The Kings?'

    Are there many sharks off the Irish Coast?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 11:28


    Shark Expert Dr. Nick Payne chats all things sharks after a man was bitten by one in Waterford yesterday.

    Turning ash dieback into a thriving business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 19:53


    Harry and John Smyth join Oliver in studio to discuss how they turned an ash dieback nightmare into thriving business.

    World barbecue champion Tuffy Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 12:50


    George 'Tuffy' Stone, World Champion pitmaster and all-round barbeque expert, is in studio ahead of this week's The Big Grill Festival in Herbert Park.

    Personal safety advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 5:40


    Former Garda Finbarr O'Sullivan explains how he runs a personal safety training company and what women should do if they feel in danger.

    Impact of eclipse on solar panels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 9:36


    Ronan Power, CEO of Solar Ireland, chats to Oliver ahead of this evening's solar eclipse.

    Brand Beckham: The Fame, the Feuds, the Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 21:04


    Alison Boshoff, Daily Mail Editor at Large and author of 'Brand Beckham' discusses her new biography on the Beckhams.

    Belfast bar pays staff extra during Fleadh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 7:29


    Eamon McAviney from the Belfast social club The 3 C's, explains the reasoning behind his gesture.

    Animal Blood Donation Clinic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 11:57


    Michael Byrne, Coordinator of The UCD Animal Blood Donor Clinic, joins Oliver in studio to discuss what they do.

    August Gardening Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 16:55


    Ealma Purcell from The Poppy Garden in County Meath is in studio to answer all your gardening queries.

    On the mic for Croke Park sellout between Man United and Leeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 7:54


    This evening's stadium announcer Garry Curran joins the programme ahead of Manchester United v Leeds United at Croke Park.

    Soap Opera Legend Beverley Callard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 22:54


    Oliver is joined in studio by Beverley Callard of Coronation Street and Fair City fame.

    Women's Safety: Jane Cowan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 15:55


    Columnist Jane Cowan recalls a recent harrowing experience she had in Dublin city centre.

    Rose of Tralee 2026 is underway!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 7:22


    Saibh Downes reports from the launch of this year's Rose of Tralee Festival.

    Soundtrack Stories with Aedín Gormley: James Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 18:22


    Presenter of Movies and Musicals on Lyric FM, Aedín Gormley, joins Oliver with our next Soundtrack Stories.

    Heritage Week: Ancient Irish Wakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 15:39


    Ann Moylan on the 'Ancient Irish Wake' and its 'keening women'.

    Staying Connected Abroad: Irish Yappers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 4:57


    David Murphy who lives in Portugal explains why he set up the app Irish Yappers.

    Visitors to Belfast exceed 1 million for Fleadh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 6:51


    Niall McClean, Co-Chair of the Organising Committee, reflects on this year's Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which took place in Belfast.

    Irish record freediver Megan Lyons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 19:01


    Freediver Megan Lyons joins Oliver in studio for a chat after a record-breaking summer.

    AI and Irish Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 11:25


    Steve Wall from The Walls and The Stunning on the effect that AI generated music is having on musicians.

    Sailing solo around the globe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 22:16


    Karl Smith explains why he's attempting to sail solo around the Globe and the motivations powering his challenge.

    Celebrity Gossip with Alexandra Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 10:13


    Alexandra Ryan, Founder & CEO of Goss.ie has all your celebrity gossip after the weekend.

    Refusing to let a derelict hotel on Inis Meáin 'die'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 8:45


    Musician Úna Ní Fhlannagáin outlines why she's on a mission to save a landmark derelict building on Inis Meáin.

    Hunter Biden returns to the public eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 31:40


    Hunter Biden, son of the 46th US President, tells Oliver why he has decided to return to the public eye.

    Emma Bolger swaps the red carpet for the butcher's block

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 12:32


    ‘In America' child actress Emma Bolger has swapped the red carpet for the butcher's block... and she's never been happier.

    100 years of the Aga Khan with Brendan McArdle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 8:36


    Showjumping commentator Brendan McArdle on 100 years of the Aga Khan.

    Visiting Critic: Fiona Looney goes on an environmental mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 16:04


    This week's - Visiting Critic - Fiona Looney reports back from an environmental mission we sent her on

    Mo Gilligan and his 28-day fried chicken challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 17:21


    Oliver speaks to comedian Mo Gilligan who has described his 28-day fried chicken challenge as the hardest job he's ever had. Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy is available to stream on Netflix now.

    James and Fayth from First Dates have had their first daughter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 10:28


    The First Dates couple who've lasted long past the restaurant. James and Fayth join Oliver celebrate the newest addition to the family – their baby girl!

    Award winning 'Rhubarb Crumble' plant from Tully Nurseries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 19:43


    Oliver meets father and daughter Martin and Niamh Tully, from Tully Nurseries in North County Dublin, for a lovely Irish success story about innovation and why plants deserve a little more love.

    Paddle boarders rescued from rocks off the west Donegal coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 13:58


    Jerry Early, Arranmore RNLI's Lifeboat Operations Manager tells Oliver about the dramatic overnight operation in the early hours of yesterday morning.

    Proinsias Ó Coinn's new investigative podcast 'Frozen Boy'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 17:21


    Broadcaster Proinsias Ó Coinn tells Oliver about his new project 'Frozen Boy' a new investigative podcast.

    Tips for children who want to tell stories with Patricia Forde

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 12:30


    Author and former Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde shares her tips for children who want to tell stories.

    Have we reached peak Spice Bag in Ireland?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 10:02


    Kelly Earley, columnist with The Journal, asks Oliver if we have reached peak Spice Bag yet?

    Why do puddles always form at pedestrian crossings? - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 9:31


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

    'Don't feel sorry for us' - changing the narrative around visual impairment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 20:43


    Oliver is joined by Maya & Cormac Flynn, two visually impaired siblings in their 20s, who want to change the narrative around how people perceive them.

    Angela Collins O'Mahony just abseiled down Thomond Park at 83!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 18:29


    Oliver speaks to Angela Collins O'Mahony, an 83 year old Clare woman who has just abseiled down the stands of Thomond Park in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation! You can donate here: idonate.ie/event/doitfordillonabseil

    The Land of the Corncrakes with Tom Swift & Catríona Ní Mhurchú

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 17:21


    We enter the Land of the Corncrakes with playwright Tom Swift and actor Catríona Ní Mhurchú for their new play which travels the Erris peninsula by bus.

    The art of preserving & pickling food with Dr. Julia Skinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 11:16


    Food writer and fervent fermenter Dr. Julia Skinner tells Oliver about the art of preserving and pickling food.

    Katie Taylor's first portrait to be auctioned off

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 9:46


    Acclaimed Irish artist Paul MacCormaic tells Oliver about his Katie Taylor portrait, which is to be auctioned off in Wicklow.

    How much pocket money should you give your kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 8:43


    Niamh O'Reilly tells Oliver why she decided to pay her children for household chores over the summer, and how it became an expensive lesson in capitalism!

    Ye've all had a good skite of rain now - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 4:16


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

    The coffee shop in Monaghan made entirely from scrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 28:31


    Oliver speaks to Kevin McGuire, the owner of Genesis cafe in Monaghan town.

    Gaeilge you need for Lúnasa le Doireann Ní Ghlacáin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 11:15


    Podcaster and broadcaster Doireann Ní Ghlacáin tells Oliver about all the Gaeilge you need for Lúnasa.

    The busiest Artificial Insemination in woman in the country!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 15:22


    After studying culinary arts in college Grace O'Gorman from Co Limerick tells Oliver how she is now one of the busiest AI women in the country.

    ‘4,400 streets & nowhere to Go' challenge with Seanie Clifford

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 14:07


    Ultra runner, Seanie Clifford, tells Oliver why he is running every one of Dublin's 4,400 streets for homelessness.

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