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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Cillian O’Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist who also plays football for Meath GAA, joined Oliver and told him about the diagnosis he received while unwell on his honeymoon bringing it to an abrupt end. CIllian shared the symptoms he had, the medical care he's been under since and how he is now.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Irish actor Aidan Turner shares that his Dad is his inspiration for his latest role, Broadcaster and writer Adrian Chiles tells us about his infamous columns, Stanley Tucci talks about his new book and his love of Irish food and we celebrate Black History Month with two TikTok musicians, EFÉ and F3miii.…
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Former international and Premier League player Keith Treacy was our visiting critic this week. We asked him to channel his inner 'Viking' and sent him on the Viking Splash tour.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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..and he doesn't know, until now! Aidan told us what it was like to go back to the 80s for his latest part in Rivals, reminisces on his part in 'The Clinic' and we learnt that he was a successful ballroom dancer! Rivals will be on Disney plus on the 18th of October.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Director, playwright and actor Rex Ryan told Oliver about his play ‘A Dole Wide World' that's set in the dole office on Parnell Street. Rex spoke about how he fell in love with theatre, creating Glass Mask Theatre and how he got married after just 2 months. A Dole Wild World; Nov 5th - 23rd. www.glassmasktheatre.ie for tickets.…
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Stanely Tucci talks to Oliver about his new book, his celebrity friends and his love of Dingle and Irish stews!! What I Ate in One Year (and related thoughts) by Stanley Tucci is published by Gallery and will be available from the 15th of OctoberΑπό τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Mayo's Eric Fitzgerald tells Oliver about his debut role in the award-winning play, No Magic Pill. And writer Christian O’Reilly shares the story of Eric's amazing audition and his inspiration for writing the play. Tickets available at www.nomagicpill.ieΑπό τον RTÉ Radio 1
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James Blunt joins Oliver and talks poshness, touring Ireland in a mini and potentially changing his name! Believe it or not it is twenty years since James Blunt launched his mega selling album Back to Bedlam.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Broadcaster and writer, Adrian Chiles joined Oliver and had a wide ranging conversation from the installation of his own personal urinal in his flat, alcohol, and on reflecting on being at his father’s deathbed.‘ The Curious Columns of Adrian Chiles’ is on sale from Thursday. Photo Credit - Alicia Canter…
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It's Black History Month. To mark the month, TikTok Ireland is showcasing leading Black and Irish artists who use their platform. Introducing EFÉ, Dublin-based artist & F3MIII music Producer and musician.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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What happened when teacher in Wicklow, Emma Quirke competed in the 2024 World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship in Spain.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Robbie Lawlor is this weeks visiting critic. Find out how he got on at a Life Drawing class.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Author of Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers and Apples Never Fall is back with her latest novel, Here One Moment.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Irish man Bernard Phelan shares his extraordinary story of being held as a state hostage in Iran, Jeffrey Archer talks to Oliver about US politics and his latest book and the How to Gael Podcasters Doireann Ní Ghlacain and Síomha Ní Ruairc chat about reclaiming Irishness from the far right.…
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Bernard Phelan joined Oliver and shared his extraordinary story of being imprisoned in 2022 for 222 days in Iran. 'You will Die in Prison: My Time as a State Hostage in Iran' is out now.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Oliver reviews last night's debate in the United States of Indecision!Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Doireann Ní Ghlacain and Síomha Ní Ruairc join Oliver to tell him about their bilingual podcast ‘How to Gael’. The pod hopes to encourage us to engage with our living language to recreate a brand new, positive relationship with it.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Oliver chats with the Godfather of modern stand-up comedy. Comedian, actor and author, Ben Elton brings his new show, ‘Authentic Stupidity’ to the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on the 1st November.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Artist David Rooney joined Oliver and told him about the fruits of his creativity that appear in the most beautifully illustrated book called The Story of the Great Irish Famine. The Story of the Great Irish Famine by David Rooney is out now.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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We know Peter Coonan from his roles in Love/Hate, Bad Sisters, Peaky Blinders and Hidden Assets. He joins Oliver to tell him about his latest project starring in new Celtic Tiger tale like none other ‘King Frankie’. King Frankie will be in cinemas from October 11thΑπό τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Jeffrey talks to Oliver about politics, his disciplined writing routine, his latest book and the unwritten books he's determined to write. His latest installment of the William Warwick series, An Eye For An Eye is out now.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Two Irish sisters who are absolutely flying it in the world of musical theatre joined Oliver today. Alisha played the leading lady in the film adaption of the hit musical Matilda. Alisha’s older sister Katie Rose is also a rising star and has just returned from The World of Musical's tour in Australia and New Zealand.…
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Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Lynda La Plante reflects on her childhood and how she achieved success in her career, Francis Brennan taught us all how to make the perfect cup of tea and on how disguises don't always work, and Cathy Kelly gave us an insight into her cancer journey and on finding new love.…
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This week's visiting critic is bestselling author Cathy Kelly. She's not a fan of musicals so naturally we sent her to one! But did she love it? Find out here. She also spoke of her cancer journey and on how important her work with charities is to her. Hamilton is running at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre until the 16th November…
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Eilish Fisher joined Oliver to talk about her debut verse novel Fia and the Last Snow Deer. Vermont born, she now lives in Wicklow where she set this mystical, winter flecked tale in pre-historic Ireland. Eilish takes a look at themes of gender and identity through the two main characters as she beautifully flip the steroptyical gender roles.…
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Oliver talked to Ella Lily Hyland about how she got into acting, excruciating exercises in drama school and he work to date including Amazon Prime series Love Fifteen with Aidan Turner, and the RTÉ Storyland drama Wrapped. She’s currently in Grania – the Lady Gregory play which is on at the Abbey Theatre for the next few weeks.…
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Francis Brennan joins Oliver ahead of 'At Your Service' returning to our screens for its 14th season. He gave Oliver tutorial in how to make the perfect cup of tea and told him how his disguises aren't enough to fool his fan base! You can catch At Your Service on RTÉ One this coming Sunday a 7.30 PMΑπό τον RTÉ Radio 1
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In a wide ranging interview Lynda La Plante talked to Oliver about her childhood, how she got into acting and how she went on to break ground with the award-winning Prime Suspect. You can read all about her incredible life in her memoir Getting Away with Murder: My Unexpected Life on Page, Stage and Screen…
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Capuchin Franciscan Friar Brother Richard Hendrick joined Oliver and told him about his work with his order in Dublin supporting the poor and homeless. He also gave advice on how we can learn to be present through meditation and mindfullness. His new book is called ‘Calming the Storms’.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Seanchoíche founder Ciaran Gaffney joined Oliver and told him how an Irish storytelling night that started in Dublin in 2021 has gone global. Seanchoíche - which is a portmanteau of the Irish words ‘seanchaí’ and ‘oíche’ - it’s aim is to bring people together and revive the ancient Irish art of storytelling.…
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Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Richard Osman on his latest murder mystery book 'We Solve Murders', Christine Campbell on her ovarian cancer diagnosis and raising awareness for the disease, a wide ranging interview with Roddy Doyle and chats with Davy Fitzgerald at the Ploughing Championships.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Willa White is this week's visiting critic. Find out how he got on watching 'The 3.30 at Cheltenham' show in the Civic Theatre. For ticketsΑπό τον RTÉ Radio 1
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World Famous Brain Hacker, Mentallist and entertainer Keith Barry joined Oliver to tell him about his new book out entitled Sleep Hacks. He offers tips on getting better sleep, applying the principles of science and the techniques of hypnosis to achieve the shuteye of your dreams.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Christine told Oliver about getting her devastating diagnosis, and how she is now on a mission to help other women by raising awareness about Ovarian cancer and its symptoms.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Barry told Oliver about featuring in an exhibition in Monaghan County Museum called ‘Bordering Realities, Monaghan People and Stories'. The exhibition is on between 10am to 5pm this Saturday – in the peace campus Monaghan town.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Richard Osman on the beauty of Pierce Brosnan and setting his latest novel in Ireland. We Solve Murders is out now.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Davy Fitzgerald joined Oliver and told him about his new tole as Antrim Hurling Manager, being co-creator and coach of 'Ireland's Fittest Family' and is now coach of participants at 'Ireland’s Fittest Farmer’ competition at the Ploughing Championships!Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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In a wide ranging interview Roddy Doyle tells Oliver about the strong reaction he received to "The Family" series in the 90s, and how he decided to bring his beloved character, Paula, back in his new book The Women Behind the Door.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Mixed media artist, Aaron Sunderland Carey, told Brendan about working in socially engaged art. Aaron's latest exhibition 'Stones' opens in the Axis on Wednesday. 'Stones' takes its inspiration from his hometown – Ballymun – both past, present and future.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Bryan Murray and Una Crawford O’ Brien who play Renee and Bob in Fair City respectively, joined Brendan to tell them how they have been coping since Bryan's dementia diagnosis.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Alan Foley, artistic director of the Cork City Ballet, speaks to Brendan about their upcoming performance of the classic 'Sleeping Beauty', featuring Tchaikovsky's fabulous score.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Tara O'Halloran Cronin, Team Leader for Team Ireland, tells Brendan about the 17 Irish people who will compete against 1,500 others in the World Skills competition in France.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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The Boyne Valley Trails Walking Festival takes place from the 15th to the 22nd of September and two of its guides, Dusty Flanagan and Anthony Murphy, talk to Brendan about the wonders of the region.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Wildlife photographer Daniel Fildes went viral lately for his unexpected encounter with a fox who approached his camera in a field. You can see Daniel's incredible photography at dfwild.com.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Gaeilge has undergone a revival of late and Molly Nic Céile is at the forefront of the movement. Along with promoting the language on her YouTube channel, Molly has just released her first book titled 'Gaeilge i mo Chroí: Irish in my Heart - Your Guide to Loving and Living the Irish Language'.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Shrule man Trevor Hyland, who currently lives in Switzerland, will represent Ireland at the first ever Mullet Swiss Cup.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Anne Roche, owner of Roches in Kimmage, told Brendam about how their team have been helping those experiencing changes to their appearance due to alopecia, cancer treatment and surgeries for nearly forty years. For more information see www.roches.ie.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Paralympian Ellen Keane tells Brendan about her pride in being flag bearer for Ireland at the Paralympics, her time at the games, her previous wins and how she is feeling about hanging up her googles.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Cauvery Madhavan talks about her life and how and why she set her latest novel The Inheritance on the beautiful Beara peninsula.Από τον RTÉ Radio 1
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Student Ethan Coll and teacher Kieran Kelly from Coláiste Mhuire, secondary school in Mullingar told Brendan about the incredible things they've been doing to highlight road safety in their Transition Year class. They’ve even made a viral video! It can be viewed on the Coláiste Mhuire Instagram page.…
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