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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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    Troy Parrott's mother, his former school principal & Eamon Dunphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 24:53


    Eamon Dunphy, Irish footballing legend; Liam Newell, Principal at O'Connell Secondary School in Dublin, and Jennifer Parrott, mother of Troy, on Ireland's win over Portugal

    Blindboy nominated for documentary award

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 16:58


    Blindboy Boatclub tells Oliver about being nominated in the Best Documentary Presenter Category at the Grierson Awards.

    Parenting author & sleep routine Expert - Gina Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 23:19


    Gina Ford tells us why she feels families that revolve around children can lead to couples not looking after their relationship.

    Visiting Critic - Catherine Leyden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 9:05


    Catherine Leyden, Home Baking Expert, takes on the role of visiting critic for us.

    Table quiz cheats and Bagpipers claim world record - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 16:54


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.

    Justice for family of student killed in hit-and-run

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 8:58


    Sarah Drennan spoke to Oliver about her family's fight for a new sentence for the man who killed her brother Joe in a hit-and-run in Limerick in 2023.

    Hidden Assets star Cathy Belton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 29:37


    Stage and screen actor Cathy Belton joined Oliver to talk about the type of women she loves to play and to see on screen including CAB's Norah who is back to reveal more ‘Hidden Assets'.

    Jo Kerrigan on Pagan Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 21:20


    Our go-to folklore historian Jo Kerrigan joined Oliver to explore the old ways and old secrets of Pagan Ireland.

    ‘Screen Team' – Olivia Fahy and Paddy Cullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 12:08


    Our 'Screen Team' Olivia Fahy and Paddy Cullivan shared their picks of the most popular shows and hidden gems on the big and small screen.

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    Who really is Ireland's Oldest Musical Society?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 6:01


    The battle rages on for the title of Ireland's Oldest Musical Society - Nicky Kehoe told Oliver that the Wexford Light Opera Society claims second place!

    The Pope's favourite films, & Slovakia's new pavement speed limit - Oliver's take

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 17:03


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

    Dermot O'Leary on his Wexford roots

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 26:04


    Presenter, author and proud Irish man Dermot O'Leary talks about his Wexford roots, his love of Brendan Shine and new book Toto the Ninja Cat & the Pirate Treasure Hunt.

    Brad Bennett - The Irish TikToker up for a UK award

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 4:15


    Brad Bennett - The Irish TikToker up for a UK award

    Life with baby Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 19:55


    'Ear to the Ground' presenter Darragh McCullagh joins Oliver with his wife Aoife to talk about life since the arrival of their baby Grace.

    Aunties of Agony - Norma Sheahan & Sophie White

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 9:03


    The Aunties of Agony! — Norma Sheahan and Sophie White

    Athlone Musical Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 8:44


    Joan Larkin makes contact from the Athlone Musical Society

    Single's Day & What makes food fast? - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 11:49


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

    My Fair Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 16:08


    The stars of R&R Musical Society on bringing the musical to the National Concert Hall.

    Dobbo's back for the Presidential Inauguration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 18:09


    Bryan Dobson talks to Oliver about inaugurations he has covered and what he's learned about Catherine Connolly's

    Pointless meetings & the mystery Fedora man - Oliver's Take 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 13:09


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

    Declan Hannon on retirement, quiet leadership & life after hurling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 31:35


    Former Limerick Captain Declan Hannon on retirement, quiet leadership & life after hurling.

    Margaret Atwood's memories & overhearing criticisms from Irish readers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 26:35


    Margaret Atwood's memories and overhearing criticisms from Irish readers

    Doireann Ní Ghlacáin teaches Oliver Irish phrases

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 7:29


    Doireann Ní Ghlacáin teaches Oliver Irish phrases

    Rally 'The Bullet from Belmullet' Lally on getting into the world top 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 7:56


    Rally 'The Bullet from Belmullet' Lally on getting into the world top 10

    Tall people, Trillionaires & Celeb Traitors finale - Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 17:11


    The Life of Michael

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 29:29


    Comedy legend Michael Palin tells Dermot about his travels in Venezuela

    MIddle-aged friendship & cloned pets - Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 14:04


    Dermot's monologue on a Thursday.

    Margo Noonan from the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 24:58


    Dermot speaks to Margo Noonan from the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit.

    Lollipop children

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 4:00


    Dermot speaks to Tom who was one of the Lollipop Children

    Kim K divorce drama, Sexy Gentlemen & Gleesons in The Simpsons - Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 15:56


    Going Offline with Chris Kent

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 24:32


    Cork comedian and former electrician Chris Kent spoke to Dermot about giving up his smart phone.

    'Worst TV drama ever made'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 5:54


    Kim Kardashian is starring in Disney's divorce drama 'All's Fair'. Entertainment journalist Sarina Bellissimo watched it for us so you don't have to.

    Best toast & Christmas ads - Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 12:57


    Dermot's monologue on a Tuesday.

    Headcase - the 5 amateur Irish sailors winning awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 19:39


    Cillian Dickson from Lough Ree Yacht Club and Louis Mulloy from Mayo Sailing Club, tell Dermot how five friends, one boat and 6 years of hard work has resulted in becoming world champions.

    The beauty of hospital toast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 9:55


    Claire and Sarah tell Dermot about the beauty of hospital toast.

    Pocket money

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 5:45


    Bridget O'Hora gave her triplets their first pocket money over the Halloween weekend. You can probably guess what they spent it on!

    Sr Stan tribute, Halloween Grinch, Julia Fox costume - Dermot's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 13:46


    Dermot's monologue on a Monday.

    Movember with Richie Sadlier and Pádraig O'Hora

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 22:06


    Richie Sadlier and Padraig O'Hora share what really made them speak up - and why they're urging men everywhere to join in & do the same.

    Imaginary titles & Radio reshuffles - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 14:39


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

    Life is a Rollercoaster for Visiting Critic Hugh Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 22:49


    Hugh Wallace, Celebrity architect, has a go on a rollercoaster as this weeks Visiting Critic.

    PJ O'Sullivan - the Ghost Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 11:25


    PJ O'Sullivan's paranormal investigations in some of Ireland's oldest castles, jails, and manor houses.

    Jimmy Kimmel's views on Mayo trip, pocket money demand & Roy Keane's clan - Oliver's take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 11:33


    Nessa Cosgrove on why she took her own 'snack cart' onto the Sligo train

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 14:31


    Senator Nessa Cosgrove on why she took her own 'snack cart' onto the Sligo train.

    Francis McCaffrey - More than you can shake a Shillelagh stick at

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 20:25


    Fifth generation stick maker, Francis McCaffrey from Killorglin, Kerry explains how, & why, business is out the door.

    The Larkins of Ringsend celebrate Abbie's winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 10:35


    Oliver speaks to Pat Larkin, Godfather to Abbie; and Alice Larkin, her Aunt.

    Colm O'Regan's new book – 'Gallivanting with Words'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 30:23


    Colm O'Regan is back with a new book, filled with heart and humour, about how Irish people speak English.

    'I'm not sure it's something we talk about' - Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 34:21


    Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh talks about the pain of losing a sibling

    'They say it might Rain'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 15:21


    Meteorologists Evelyn Cusack and Séamus Walsh explain the peculiarities of our weather

    Louvre slow lift & Strictly - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 11:17


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.

    Eddie Jordan's wife reflects on life in the fastlane with the F1 legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 21:40


    Marie Jordan talks to Oliver about her husband – the late, great and much loved Eddie Jordan.

    Mentalist Keith Barry faces his fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 13:02


    Hypnotist and magician, Keith Barry, dropped in as this week's Visiting Critic. He told Oliver all about his experience of diving.

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