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It's all about back to school on today's show as we take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of our favourite games we played at school — from playground classics to the games everyone remembers!Oonagh also gets a proper telling off from Jane during Rhyme It after admitting she wasn't fully prepared for her kids starting school today!

Cooper quizzed OOnagh on how prepared she is for the twins to start school and asked her what she has for them. It Tuens out she's nowhere near as prepared as she may have thought... Shock!!

It's Mystery Guest Monday and we finally reveal today's mystery guest — Irish singer Dave Lofts!

There's plenty of chaos on today's show! Oonagh treats us to some of her singing when the latest What's The Story?headline is revealed — although not everyone agrees that it was a treat!

What's The Story?! We play you a cryptic sound clue based on a recent news story, and your job is to figure out exactly what the story is. Think you've got what it takes to crack the clue before everyone else? Listen along, put your detective skills to the test and see if you can work out What's The Story!Today's headline brought out some of Oonagh's beautiful vocals, which none of us needed first thing on a Monday morning

There are mixed opinions and plenty of confusion on today's brand-new ‘What's The Story?' cryptic audio clue, with listeners trying to figure out exactly what the answer could be! Plus, a Get It Off Your Chest message about wearing shoes in the house sparks a serious debate between Cooper and Oonagh — and they definitely do NOT see eye to eye.And to finish the week, things get very wet as Cooper and Oonagh go head-to-head in Friday's Spits & Giggles, where neither presenter manages to stay dry!Cryptic clues, housemate debates, plenty of arguments and a whole lot of water — it's another chaotic breakfast show.

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.

Donal has cooked up a brand-new game for the Cooper & Oonagh breakfast show – What's The Story?! We play you a cryptic sound clue based on a recent news story, and your job is to figure out exactly what the story is. Think you've got what it takes to crack the clue before everyone else? Listen along, put your detective skills to the test and see if you can work out What's The Story!Today's clue had us all stuck and complaining that the clues need to be less cryptic going forward

Oonagh is back on the breakfast show and we bring her up to speed on our brand-new game What's The Story?, where we try to crack cryptic audio clues and work out the news story behind them. We also have a deep and very relatable chat about messy co-workers who leave the office kitchen looking like a bomb site – dirty mugs, coffee grounds and crumbs included! Plus, it's Wind-Up Wednesday, and Oonagh is back with another hilarious prank call on her latest unsuspecting victim.

Donal has cooked up a brand-new game for the Cooper & Oonagh breakfast show – What's The Story?! We play you a cryptic sound clue based on a recent news story, and your job is to figure out exactly what the story is. Think you've got what it takes to crack the clue before everyone else? Listen along, put your detective skills to the test and see if you can work out What's The Story!Today we introduced the game to Oonagh for the first time. Spoiler... She wasn't very good at it

Donal has cooked up a brand-new game for the Cooper & Oonagh breakfast show – What's The Story?! We play you a cryptic sound clue based on a recent news story, and your job is to figure out exactly what the story is. Think you've got what it takes to crack the clue before everyone else? Listen along, put your detective skills to the test and see if you can work out What's The Story!Today's clue had us all thinking of Christmas shopping fights and a turkey shortage. We weren't correct

Maggie was in for Oonagh this morning and joined Cooper for another packed breakfast show! There were major struggles trying to crack the cryptic audio clue in our new game What's The Story?, while we put in a seriously strong performance on Rhyme It. On Get It Off Your Chest, one listener has had enough of the ever-growing trend of gender reveal parties and is questioning whether friends and family should really be expected to bring presents for every baby milestone. Plus, plenty of opinions and debate on whether gender reveals have gone too far!

NEW GAME ALERT! Donal has cooked up a brand-new game for the Cooper & Oonagh breakfast show – What's The Story?! We play you a cryptic sound clue based on a recent news story, and your job is to figure out exactly what the story is. Think you've got what it takes to crack the clue before everyone else? Listen along, put your detective skills to the test and see if you can work out What's The Story!Today's clue had us all thinking of birds attacking musicians resulting in a trip to the hospital, but were we right?!

It's another Mystery Guest Monday on the Cooper & Oonagh breakfast show, and today's mystery guest was Irish comedian Owen Colgan! Best known for his role as Buzz McDonnell in the much-loved Irish comedy Hardy Bucks, Owen joined us for a brilliant chat about his comedy career, his Hardy Bucks days and getting ready to perform at Electric Picnic.We chat about what fans can expect from his Electric Picnic appearance, the enduring popularity of Hardy Bucks and plenty of funny stories from Owen's career in Irish comedy.

There's a brand-new game on the Cooper & Oonagh breakfast show as Donal takes What's The Story? out for its maiden voyage! We're given a cryptic sound clue and have to work out which news story it relates to – but how good are we at cracking the clues? On Get It Off Your Chest, one listener is completely fed up with constantly being asked to contribute money and join in with the forced fun of workplace birthday celebrations. Plus, we welcome a brilliant comedian for another entertaining Mystery Guest Monday interview.

Today we get into the very relatable things people do after seeing an ex looking happy on social media – from stalking their new partner to pretending you absolutely don't care! Oonagh also tells us about a heated supermarket showdown that had her seriously annoyed, before we finish with another chaotic game of Spits & Giggles, as Cooper and Oonagh try their best not to laugh at some hilarious clips.

Oonagh's life is a little strange, we all know that. Today she told us the tale of the fight she had in the supermarket during the week. Just another example of Oonagh's daily madness

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.

Oonagh is back with another hilarious prank call, and this time poor Tony the lollipop man is the unsuspecting victim! While he's enjoying his holiday, Oonagh rings with some "important" news: he has to complete a brand-new advanced lollipop person training course to keep his job. The catch? The course includes being kicked in the shin by an eight-year-old actor to prepare for unruly kids, standing in a freezer to experience a freezing January morning, and tackling a series of increasingly ridiculous challenges. Tony does his best to take it all seriously, making for one of Oonagh's funniest prank calls yet!

What strange things do you do after watching a true crime documentary? From checking every door is locked to convincing yourself every little noise is suspicious, today's conversation had everyone admitting their funniest post-true crime habits. On Get It Off Your Chest, one listener is at their wit's end with a colleague who never stops complaining and wants advice on how to deal with the constant negativity at work. Plus, Oonagh pulls off one of her best prank calls yet as she targets everyone's favourite lollipop man, Tony, while he's enjoying his holidays. You won't want to miss his reaction!

What do lads really do the moment they get home from a first date? We reveal the funniest answers after a survey sparked plenty of debate. Plus, things get awkward when Oonagh accuses Donal of shifting a Rhyme It caller because she's from Offaly, claiming she must be his cousin! And on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener reaches breaking point with their neighbours' dogs and wants to know how to deal with the ongoing nuisance without causing a neighbourhood feud.

We had our boat party Session on the Shannon on Friday and it was brilliant. Everyone had a great time and then we decided to have a chat about it all and do a bit of taking the mick out of Oonagh as well.

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.

Oonagh has a sore tongue, and instead of showing her any sympathy, we became completely obsessed with the hilarious way she looks at us while trying to talk with her tongue sticking out! Elsewhere, Get It Off Your Chest brings us a voice note from a listener with a very specific gripe – people ordering ice creams at fuel stations and holding up the entire queue. Plus, things get very wet and very competitive as we play another hilarious round of Spits & Giggles!

Oonagh's driving is often a topic of humour on the show, but what Cooper witnessed her do this morning couldn't not be talked about

What's the first thing on a woman's mind after getting engaged? We take a deep dive into the priorities that apparently come straight after saying “yes”!

After our usual Get It Off Your Chest feature today, Cooper also had something to get off his chest to Oonagh. It turns out that she's been taking massive advantage of him recently and Cooper isn't one bit happy

Poor Eamon was delighted with his brand-new lawnmower… until Oonagh gave him a call!

Today's show had everything from strange holiday habits to vasectomies and burlesque alter egos! Cooper and Oonagh got listeners talking about the weird and wonderful things people admit to doing while staying in an Airbnb, before things got considerably more personal on Get It Off Your Chest. One listener revealed he's absolutely dreading getting the snip, while Oonagh seemed worryingly excited to discuss the entire procedure! Plus, it's officially crunch time in Cooper's burlesque dancing journey as the final stage names have been shortlisted ahead of his big performance. The decision will finally be revealed live on-air tomorrow—but which burlesque alter ego will Cooper be stuck with?

On today's Get It Off Your Chest, Graham from Naas admits he's seriously dragging his heels over getting a vasectomy. After welcoming their third baby last Christmas, his wife thinks it's time for Graham to get “the snip”—but there's one small problem: he's absolutely terrified of having it done. From worrying about the procedure itself to wondering how painful the recovery might be, Graham wants to hear from other men who've already been through it. Is getting a vasectomy really as bad as he's imagining, or has he worked himself up over nothing? Cooper, Oonagh and the listeners share their thoughts, experiences and advice as Graham prepares to face his biggest fear.

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and we have to work together to guess the answer. Today was all about video call confessions and an embarrassing recollection for Oonagh

Today's podcast is packed with hilarious confessions, awkward moments and plenty of laughs. Cooper and Oonagh revealed the surprising things they've gotten up to while on work video calls, and listeners shared their own funny stories of meetings gone wrong. Things then took an unexpected turn during Rhyme It, when the conversation somehow ended up in great detail about getting the snip, making for one of the most unforgettable chats with a contestant yet. Plus, on Get It Off Your Chest, one listener admitted he's dreading staying in touch with the people he met on holiday after they suggested meeting up back home. Is it okay to leave holiday friendships on holiday, or are you obliged to keep the relationship going? Catch up on all the funniest moments from today's show.

Cooper's burlesque debut is getting closer, whether he likes it or not! After Oonagh signed him up for a burlesque performance in September, his dance mentor sent a message to the show with one important task: it's time for Cooper to pick his burlesque stage name. The only problem? Cooper still isn't convinced he wants to do any of it! With plenty of suggestions from listeners, the gang brainstormed everything from glamorous alter egos to hilarious pun-filled stage names as they searched for the perfect identity to help Cooper embrace his inner performer. Will he finally settle on a name before the big night, or will Oonagh have to choose one for him? Catch up on one of the funniest chapters yet in Cooper's burlesque journey.

It's prank call day and Oonagh delivers another unforgettable Wind-Up Wednesday! This time, she phones a man after his cruise holiday to tell him the company has received multiple complaints from fellow passengers. His alleged crime? Holding people captive in the lift by insisting they sing karaoke before he'd let them leave. As the complaints get more ridiculous, Oonagh keeps a straight face while the confused holidaymaker tries to defend himself. If you love clever prank calls, awkward moments and plenty of laughs, you won't want to miss this one.

Today's podcast is packed with laughs from start to finish! The gang debated the weird and wonderful things people claim count as exercise instead of going to the gym, with listeners revealing some very questionable "workouts." On Get It Off Your Chest, one listener sparked a hilarious debate after admitting they're driven mad by people who wear a full GAA kit to watch a match—as if they're about to be called off the bench. Plus, Oonagh delivered another brilliant prank call, winding up a holidaymaker who had been trapping fellow guests in a lift with marathon karaoke sessions. Catch up on all the funniest moments, listener confessions and breakfast show chaos in today's episode.

Cooper has had a week off relaxing, so Oonagh was keen to check in with him on how all the practicing is going in preparation for his Burlesque dancing competition in September. Oonagh signed him up for this and Cooper didn't have a say in it. He did reveal what his wife thought of the whole thing this morning as well...

Cooper was back in the hot seat today while Oonagh took a well-earned day off, and the breakfast show was packed with laughs and relatable listener stories. For Survey Says, the gang tried to uncover the real reason 14% of people are always late in the morning—but despite plenty of hilarious guesses, nobody managed to get the correct answer. On Get It Off Your Chest, one frustrated listener shared the nightmare of returning from lunch every day to find a co-worker had been eating at their desk, leaving behind crumbs, coffee rings and a mess to clean up. Plus, Mystery Guest Monday saw a familiar face return to the show, with an old friend dropping by for a catch-up that listeners won't want to miss. Catch up on all the laughs, the listener dilemmas and the best moments from today's show.

Today's show was full of laughs, music and relatable listener dilemmas. After winding up Mayo fans with her All-Ireland song for Kerry, Oonagh returned with a peace offering—writing not one, but three brand-new songs for Mayo in an attempt to win them back! The gang also got listeners talking about the everyday frustrations of trying to make sense of confusing instruction manuals, with plenty of hilarious stories shared. On Get It Off Your Chest, one listener revealed they're at their wit's end with a housemate who starts singing, chatting and making noise every morning before they're even out of bed. Catch up on all the fun, the listener debates and Oonagh's latest musical masterpieces in today's podcast.

Donal brings his daily statistic to the show, and we have to work together to guess the answer. We had big chats about the difficulties of instruction manuals and how Oonagh doesn't bother reading any at all and parts the instructions and building on someone else instead

Oonagh made a big point of supporting her home team of Kerry in the All Ireland Final this Sunday. Oonagh went to town slagging Mayo yesterday and a few listeners didn't like it. Today she made her apologies and made 3 songs for Mayo with a sneaky extra 4th as well

Marty was in for Cooper today so naturally he had a taster of playing Spits & Giggles with Oonagh the sprayer

Oonagh got her creative juices flowing today to cheer on her home county of Kerry in the All Ireland Final this weekend. However, she also unfortunately annoyed a good few Mayo people listening in the process

Marty stepped in for Cooper while he's on holidays, joining Oonagh for another morning packed with laughs and listener stories. On Survey Says, the gang uncovered the funny things people admit always happen to them at the shopping centre, with plenty of relatable confessions. Get It Off Your Chest featured one listener at breaking point over friends who send never-ending voice notes that are impossible to listen to or reply to. Plus, Oonagh debuted another one of her homemade songs—this time an upbeat anthem cheering on Kerry ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland Final. Catch up on all the fun, the debates and the breakfast show madness in today's podcast.

It's another hilarious edition of Wind-Up Wednesday, and this time Oonagh sets her sights on an unsuspecting Mayo supporter ahead of the All-Ireland Final. With Kerry taking on Mayo this weekend, Oonagh rings the mystery Mayo man claiming she's desperately searching for tickets—but there's a catch. While asking for his help, she can't resist winding him up by insisting Kerry are by far the better team and throwing in plenty of cheeky digs along the way. Will he keep his cool, or does the county rivalry get the better of him? Listen back to hear one of Oonagh's funniest prank calls yet, packed with GAA banter, All-Ireland Final excitement and plenty of laughs.

Matthew was back alongside Oonagh for one final morning, and the show was packed with laughs, relatable debates and another unforgettable prank call. For Survey Says, the gang explored the funny things people admit to doing while waiting in a doctor's surgery, with listeners sharing some hilarious habits. On Get It Off Your Chest, one frustrated listener revealed their ongoing car-sharing nightmare, claiming the person they travel with never volunteers to drive. Plus, Wind-Up Wednesday delivered one of Oonagh's best prank calls yet, as she rang an unsuspecting victim in search of precious All-Ireland Final tickets ahead of this weekend's Kerry vs Mayo showdown. Catch up on all the chaos, the listener stories and the biggest laughs from today's breakfast show.

Matthew joined Oonagh on the show this morning, and there was plenty of craic from start to finish. The pair got listeners talking about the funny things people—especially women—admit to doing while shopping for clothes, with some hilarious confessions coming in. Larry stepped up to take on the latest round of Rhyme It, hoping to climb the leaderboard, while Get It Off Your Chest featured one frustrated listener who was at breaking point after getting stuck behind someone having a lengthy chat at the petrol station when all he wanted to do was pay and go. Catch up on all the laughs, listener stories and breakfast show chaos in today's podcast.

Today's show was packed with hilarious opinions, awkward dilemmas and another unforgettable prank call. Oonagh gave everyone a glimpse into her wonderfully unique way of thinking as she shared her wild take on the latest hosepipe ban, leaving Cooper wondering what goes on inside her head! On Get It Off Your Chest, one listener revealed her frustration with a friend who shoots down every destination suggested for the girls' holiday, making it impossible to book anything without an argument. Plus, Oonagh delivered another brilliant Wind-Up Wednesday prank, this time calling poor James to complain about one very unusual pizza on the menu. Catch up on all the laughs, the listener debates and the breakfast show chaos in today's podcast.

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In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with YA author Emily De Angelis about her acclaimed novel, The Stones of Burren Bay (Latitude 46 Publishing, 2024). In a tragic car accident, 15-year-old Norie loses her father while her distant mother is injured. Her prized possession, an antique artist's box that traveled from Ireland with her great-great-grandmother, is destroyed along with her deep connection to her art. As Norie grapples with her self-identity, obscured by grief and anger, she and her physically and emotionally fragile mother are forced to relocate. With no other relatives to rely on, they call on the kindness of her mother's oldest friend Dahlia and her daughter Wil, who run the Jolly Pot Tearoom and Burren Bay Lighthouse Museum on Manitoulin Island. Dahlia introduces Norie to ancient Irish Celtic spiritualism and opens the thin veil between the past and present where Norie encounters the echo of a century's old spirit, Oonagh. Through Oonagh's own story Norie comes to terms with her father's betrayal and death and rediscovers her passion for art. As her mother's emotional wounds reach a crisis, Norie realizes they must face their guilt and grief together in order to heal and become reunited as mother and daughter. Emily De Angelis comes from a long line of visual artists, musicians, and storytellers. She was born in Sudbury, Ontario where she lived and taught special needs students for 30 years. A graduate of the Humber School of Writing, her western and Japanese-style poems as well as short stories have been published in various anthologies. The Stones of Burren Bayis her first YA novel. Emily now lives in Woodstock, Ontario while spending summers on Manitoulin Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with YA author Emily De Angelis about her acclaimed novel, The Stones of Burren Bay (Latitude 46 Publishing, 2024). In a tragic car accident, 15-year-old Norie loses her father while her distant mother is injured. Her prized possession, an antique artist's box that traveled from Ireland with her great-great-grandmother, is destroyed along with her deep connection to her art. As Norie grapples with her self-identity, obscured by grief and anger, she and her physically and emotionally fragile mother are forced to relocate. With no other relatives to rely on, they call on the kindness of her mother's oldest friend Dahlia and her daughter Wil, who run the Jolly Pot Tearoom and Burren Bay Lighthouse Museum on Manitoulin Island. Dahlia introduces Norie to ancient Irish Celtic spiritualism and opens the thin veil between the past and present where Norie encounters the echo of a century's old spirit, Oonagh. Through Oonagh's own story Norie comes to terms with her father's betrayal and death and rediscovers her passion for art. As her mother's emotional wounds reach a crisis, Norie realizes they must face their guilt and grief together in order to heal and become reunited as mother and daughter. Emily De Angelis comes from a long line of visual artists, musicians, and storytellers. She was born in Sudbury, Ontario where she lived and taught special needs students for 30 years. A graduate of the Humber School of Writing, her western and Japanese-style poems as well as short stories have been published in various anthologies. The Stones of Burren Bayis her first YA novel. Emily now lives in Woodstock, Ontario while spending summers on Manitoulin Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature