Oliver Callan

Walking the Camino with bereaved parents

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver talks to Tracey Monaghan about grief, connection, and the life-changing impact of walking the Camino with other bereaved parents.See omnystudio...

Katie Gleeson's career shift from Hairstylist to Dairy Farmer

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Gleeson, tells Oliver about being the new farm Ambassador for The National Dairy Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is December 8th still a big shopping day?

08 Dec 2025

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Brenda Donohue reports live from Henry Street in Dublin City and is in search of the elusive country shopper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

The Christmas Guide drops, & culchies hit the shops - Oliver's Take

08 Dec 2025

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Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keelan and Dylan - Two stars of this year's Late Late Toy Show

08 Dec 2025

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Keelan Tiernan and Dylan Bowe - The two stars of the Late Late ToySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shauna McDaniel on volunteering with Childline

08 Dec 2025

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Shauna McDaniel, Volunteer with Childline, speaks to Oliver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neary's - A pub that outlived wars, riots, and fashion trends

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Daryl Hendley Rooney, Deputy Curator of The Little Museum of Dublin, has excavated these tales and put them into a charming book called A Little Hi...

The stars of this year’s Late Late Toy Show

05 Dec 2025

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Brenda Donohue meets the stars of this year’s Late Late Toy Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality TV with Vicky Notaro and Mary Byrne

05 Dec 2025

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Vicky Notaro, author and podcaster; and Mary Byrne, singer and X Factor star; discuss Reality TVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baz Ashmawy is back with DIY SOS: The Big Build

05 Dec 2025

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Baz Ashmawy is speaks to Dermot, and he needs your help for DIY SOS: The Big Build.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Toy Show, and The perfect carvery - Dermot's Take

05 Dec 2025

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Dermot's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Kelly on his short animation 'Retirement Plan'

04 Dec 2025

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Dermot meets animator and film maker John Kelly whose short film ‘Retirement Plan’ is one that will resonate with anyone with a ‘to do list’.S...

6 person Christmas jumper, & All-Ireland Vs World Cup - Dermot's Take

04 Dec 2025

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Dermot's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish designer on the jury to pick the new euro banknotes

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Paul Dowling, a graphic designer from Limerick, tells Dermot about being a member of the jury that is helping to design new banknotes for the Eur...

Cork Penny Dinners at Christmas time

04 Dec 2025

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Caitriona Twomey, the face of Cork Penny Dinners, tells Dermot how they’re getting on this December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The whirlwind Dallas and Longford romance

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas based Theresa Rowley & Longford man Seán Rooneys whirlwind romance captured the internet back in July and left us all asking… did it happen?...

The Five Best Fictional Bands in Film History with Steve Ryan

04 Dec 2025

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Steve Ryan, Assistant Professor in Songwriting in UL, tells Dermot about the best fictional bands in films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Making the sea a safer place with Esther Jean Cullen

03 Dec 2025

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Esther Jean Cullen, Donegal Leisure Training, tells Brendan about making the sea a safer place - and a more accessible one for people who don’t norm...

The importance of making a Will with Elaine Byrne

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elaine Byrne, a Solicitor who specialises in Wills, tells Brendan about the importance of making a will, particularly for single parents.See omnystudi...

Making waves on the high seas with Daisy Kelliher

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From life at sea on 'Below Deck' to her brand-new podcast 'Yacht Mess', Daisy Kelliher shares the highs and the lows of making waves on the high seas....

‘A Swingin’ Little Christmas’ with Aoife Mulholland & Niall Kinsella

03 Dec 2025

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Aoife Mulholland and Niall Kinsella tell Brendan about ‘A Swingin’ Little Christmas’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cork's 'most Christmassy' display with Shane Slattery

03 Dec 2025

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Shane Slattery from Kilworth, near Fermoy, tells Brendan about his Christmas lights display in Cork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

New documentary ‘Them’s Fighting Words’

02 Dec 2025

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The director & students from new documentary ‘Them’s Fighting Words’, Ross Whitaker, Sidney & Josh join Brendan in studioSee omnystudio.com/list...

Live music and chat with Picture This

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following their sold-out ‘Home for Christmas’ shows this December, Picture This are live in studio for a very special performance.See omnystudio.c...

Shuttleknit - Community led business supporting Traveller Women

02 Dec 2025

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Kathleen and Nan Berry tell Brendan all about Shuttleknit, a community led business supporting Traveller Women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Three Keenings with Ciarán Hinds & Oliver McGoldrick

02 Dec 2025

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Film maker Oliver McGoldrick and Ciarán Hinds tell Brendan about the inspiration behind their Oscar longlisted film Three Keenings.See omnystudio.com...

Toy Show Excitement in Kyiv with Niamh Foley

02 Dec 2025

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Niamh Foley tells Brendan about all the Toy Show Excitement in Kyiv.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vogue's out of the Jungle, and Pavarotti on Ice - Brendan's Take

02 Dec 2025

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Brendan's monologue on a TuesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joanne O’Riordan honoured with a new portrait in UCC

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joanne O’Riordan, Dsability activist, sports pundit and solicitor-in-training, tells Brendan how Pioneering Irish women honoured by UCC with a new p...

Tributes paid to Hugh Wallace

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Debbie Thornton, Managing Director of Animo TV; Sara Cosgrove, former judge of Home of The Year; and Larry Bass, CEO of Shinawil, pay tribute to Hugh ...

The changing landscapes of The Burren

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Warner takes us on a trip to the Burren to learn about the changing landscapes, and the animals who have made their home there.See omnystudio.com...

Life as a Voice Over Artist with Brendan McDonald

01 Dec 2025

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Brendan McDonald on the reality of being a voice-over artist in Ireland today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dublin Bus Driver puts the brakes on career after 41 years

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Theresa Lydon has been a people person all her life and has been working in the same company for just over 40 years. She’ll be retiring next year an...

Christmas with Richard Corrigan

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Corrigan tells Oliver about the secret sauce behind his success story, and about bringing Christmas to Cavan.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Remembering Julian Benson with Claudine Keane & Sarah McKenna

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Claudine Keane and Sarah McKenna tell Oliver about the The Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Winter Wonderland Gala Ball.See omnystudio.com/lis...

Hans Zimmer late for gig, & Starmer discovers 6-7 craze - Oliver's take

28 Nov 2025

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Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Screen Time with Olivia Fahy & Paddy Cullivan

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Olivia Fahy & Paddy Cullivan look at the TV shows/Films grabbing our attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Jenny Greene - The Visiting Critic

28 Nov 2025

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Jenny Greene, 2FM DJ, swaps voice-notes for pen and paper, as she gives old timey letter-writing a go!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Peter Kay and his record breaking comedy tour

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Kay chats to Oliver about his connections to Tyrone, Tipp and Cavan and his record breaking tour entering a fourth year.See omnystudio.com/liste...

Oklahoma! comes to Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Faloon, tells Oliver that the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre will be putting on another big in-house – Oklahoma!See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Glasnevin Cemetery Tour Guide making waves on TikTok

27 Nov 2025

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Elaina Donohue Gray, Tour Guide at Glasnevin cemetery, tells Oliver about how her tours hit a chord on TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Getting engaged in a Dublin bookshop

27 Nov 2025

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Adam D'Arcy and Maeve McLaughlin tell Oliver about getting engaged in a Dublin bookshopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Defence of Bread with Des Bishop and Eileen Gibney

27 Nov 2025

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Des Bishop and his cousin Eileen Gibney tell OlIver about a personal family project in honour of the late Professor Mike Gibney.See omnystudio.com/lis...

Friends, family and faith with Eleanor McEvoy

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Music legend Eleanor McEvoy chats to Oliver about friends, family and faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Devil is in the Dancehall with Edwina Guckian

26 Nov 2025

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Edwina Guckian has devised a theatrical dance event reminiscent of the dancehalls of the 1930’s in Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Aedin Gormley peeks behind the musical curtain of Martin Scorsese

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aedin Gormley joins us to peek behind the musical curtain of Martin Scorsese’s movie soundtracks, from Goodfellas to Taxi Driver.See omnystudio.com/...

Uganda’s first ever handball alley

26 Nov 2025

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Alan Kerins tells Oliver about Uganda’s first handball alleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naked saunas in Ireland with Roseanna Cooney

26 Nov 2025

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Rosanna Cooney described her experience of trying out a clothing-optional or nude sauna in Dublin - which are popping up all over the country.See omny...

Mouse interrupts wedding ceremony in Westmeath

26 Nov 2025

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Darren Ruane tells Oliver about the mouse that interupted his weddingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Smoke bomb’ home-security & winter burglary prevention

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jonny Lavery, Territorial Director at Verisure Ireland, tells Oliver about ‘Smoke bomb’ home-security & winter burglary prevention.See omnystudio....

Home security ahead of Christmas with Peter Murray

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Murray from StopTheBurglar.ie, has all the tips and the newest ways to protect the home, including smoke bombs.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Crazy Christmas Houses in Palmerstown with Seán White

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seán White from Palmerstown tells Oliver about taking Christmas Lights to a different level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 Irish children's books extravaganza

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver is joined by young reviewers, to recommend winter reads for all ages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vision Boards with Caoimhe de Fréin

24 Nov 2025

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Caoimhe de FréinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas lights go up around Ireland - Oliver's take

24 Nov 2025

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Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twin donkeys born in Wicklow known as Two Johnnies

24 Nov 2025

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Mary Dalton tells Oliver about a Christmas related about a miracle arrival in Baltinglass, Co Wicklow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Navigating budgets and Christmas Shopping with Kel Galavan

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mrs Smart Money, Kel Galavan, gets us through Black Friday, Christmas costs, and making the last wages of the year stretch to the max.See omnystudio.c...

The art of Drag with Philip Keogh aka Victoria Secret

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Keogh, Victoria Secret: Drag icon, producer, podcaster, promoter and fitness fanatic, on the art of drag, identity, daily life, touring, creati...

The Original Rudeboys - Irish acoustic pop hip-hop trio

24 Nov 2025

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The Original Rudeboys are back with sell out shows. They tell Oliver about Irish hip-hop, recording new songs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Geldof & The Cranberries win big and Peep Show on the Bake Off - Oliver's take

21 Nov 2025

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Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Hours with Donal Fallon - Visiting Critic

21 Nov 2025

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Historian Donal Fallon is our Visiting Critic who’s been getting up hours earlier than usual for a week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Winter gardening tips with Ealma Purcell

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ealma Purcell, Poppy Garden in Meath, has winter gardening tips on what we should, and shouldn’t, be doing right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

What it's like to own a St Bernard dog?

20 Nov 2025

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Our listener Marie tells us what it's like to have a St Bernard dog.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daragh Morgan - The 1st person to swim around Ireland

20 Nov 2025

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Daragh Morgan tells Oliver about being the 1st person to swim around Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off draw

20 Nov 2025

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Paul O’Flynn & Keith Treacy give analysis on the World Cup play-off drawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish roots and tales of St Bernard dogs with Anita & Stephen Mangan

20 Nov 2025

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Brother-sister duo Stephen and Anita Mangan on their Irish roots and tales of St Bernard dogsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parking fees, Rugby tickets, & Irish passwords - Oliver's take

20 Nov 2025

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Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tree epiphany that inspired Catherine Cleary

20 Nov 2025

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Catherine Cleary tells Oliver of her ambitious dream to turn 27 acres of the wettest, cheapest land in Roscommon into a forest.See omnystudio.com/list...

Leon Diop - An Irish Boy’s Journey to Belonging

19 Nov 2025

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Leon Diop, the founder of the Black and Irish advocacy group,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blindboy's Award, An Irish mammy, the Glasnevin tour guide - Oliver's Take

19 Nov 2025

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Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Bowe - Monaghan royalty

19 Nov 2025

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Ahead of this weekend’s match against South Africa, Oliver asks Tommy Bowe for his thoughts on how we will do against the best team in the world.See...

Roy Keane picks up some treats in Cork’s oldest sweet shop

19 Nov 2025

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Tony Linehan, Shandon Sweets, tells us about Roy Keane’s favourite sweetsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wicked: For Good - Olivia Fahy reviews

19 Nov 2025

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Olivia Fahy reviews Wicked: For Good for Oliver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paschal Donohoe steps down - Oliver's Take

18 Nov 2025

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Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finn Kelly – The award winning young farmer from Laois

18 Nov 2025

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Finn Whelan, award winning 14 year old farmer, and his biggest cheerleader, his mother Gillian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craicly Stories vs Black Friday with Jane Gormley

18 Nov 2025

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Jane Gormley, creator of Craicly Stories, celebrates the local Síopa and getting the messages in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Life and Times of 'Wicked' Gregory Maguire

18 Nov 2025

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Gregory Maguire, Author of ‘Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’ – speaks to Oliver.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Swapping football impressions for Russian existential angst with Risteárd Cooper

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Risteárd Cooper joins us to talk Uncle Vanya, Chekhov’s classic, with a Dublin twist. He also talks about growing up in the Cooper household and th...

The music of Ennio Morricone

17 Nov 2025

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Annalisa Monticelli, Pianist and Musical director with ‘The Ennio Morricone Experience’,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Troy Parrot's neighbours on Portland Row

17 Nov 2025

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Brenda O'Donoghue reports live from Portland Row in Dublin City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachael Blackmore on breaking barriers & life after the saddle

17 Nov 2025

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Rachael Blackmore joins Shay to talk about breaking barriers and life after the saddle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Plough and the Stars in Spanish

17 Nov 2025

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Enda Kenneally, tells Shay that the first time ever, Seán O’Casey’s ‘The Plough and the Stars’ is being published as a standalone edition in ...

Ooh Ah Paul McGrath

17 Nov 2025

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Paul McGrath reacts to Ireland's win against Hungary last nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tribute to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh

17 Nov 2025

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Kila’s Colm Ó Snodaigh and former Gaelic footballer Dara Ó Cinnéide join forces to honour the late, great Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh in a specia...

Blindboy nominated for documentary award

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blindboy Boatclub tells Oliver about being nominated in the Best Documentary Presenter Category at the Grierson Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eamon Dunphy, Irish footballing legend; Liam Newell, Principal at O'Connell Secondary School in Dublin, and Jennifer Parrott, mother of Troy, on Irela...

Parenting author & sleep routine Expert - Gina Ford

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Visiting Critic - Catherine Leyden

14 Nov 2025

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Catherine Leyden, Home Baking Expert, takes on the role of visiting critic for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jo Kerrigan on Pagan Ireland

13 Nov 2025

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Our go-to folklore historian Jo Kerrigan joined Oliver to explore the old ways and old secrets of Pagan Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Who really is Ireland’s Oldest Musical Society?

13 Nov 2025

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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 pla...

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

13 Nov 2025

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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....

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

13 Nov 2025

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Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hidden Assets star Cathy Belton

13 Nov 2025

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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 Nora who is...

‘Screen Team’ – Olivia Fahy and Paddy Cullivan

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.See omnystud...

Athlone Musical Society

12 Nov 2025

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Joan Larkin makes contact from the Athlone Musical SocietySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

12 Nov 2025

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Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aunties of Agony - Norma Sheahan & Sophie White

12 Nov 2025

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The Aunties of Agony! — Norma Sheahan and Sophie WhiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dermot O'Leary on his Wexford roots

12 Nov 2025

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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 Pi...

Brad Bennett - The Irish TikToker up for a UK award

12 Nov 2025

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Brad Bennett - The Irish TikToker up for a UK awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life with baby Grace

12 Nov 2025

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