Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis
Episodes
Hot New Chef Nico Reynolds Talks About His Inspiring Roscommon and Jamaican heritage
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He is 'All Fired Up' with his new show on RTE on Tuesdays. Nico spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast about his Roscommon and Jamaican heritage...
Legend Limerick Dad Doing His Leaving Again In His 60s!
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We spotted this heart warming and inspiring Tweet about a Limerick Dad going back to school! Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis spoke to son Shane ...
Glenda Gilson Talks Ex-Xposé life, Fear Of Tin-Whistles And Chickenpox!
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glenda Gilson, former model and Xposé presenter has a very different life now. She was once jetting off up to three times a week doing crazy work ho...
Katherine Ryan Talks About Her Son's Christening in Mayfield, Cork
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine Ryan is one of the world's best and most accomplished Stand-Ups. She is also an Actor, writer, TV presenter and panelist and has managed to...
Do You Think You're Smarter Than An 11 Year Old? Cara Darmody Sits Junior Cert Math's To Raise Awareness For Autism
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How would you fancy re-sitting junior cert maths? Now, imagine sitting it at 11 years old. Cara Darmody is doing just that all in aid of helping those...
Fancy Saving A Few Quid? Your Top Food Budgeting Tips With Mrs Hawkins House
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you fancy saving a few quid on your food bills? This week Alison was joined by online sensation Ruth Whelan AKA 'Mrs Hawkins House' to discuss ...
Lili Forberg Is Humbled By The Success Of Her New Book And Still Can't Believe It
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lili is one of Irelands top photographers and foodie instagrammers @liliforberg She has reached unimaginable success for something that was once a ...
Lucy Hawking Talks About Her Iconic Father And Making Science Fun For Kids
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Hawking is a science educator, journalist, documentary maker, campaigner and author. The series of children's books she wrote with her Dad Stephe...
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Listen Here For Your Summer Holiday Solutions.
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People around the country have definitely started booking off holiday time and many might not exactly know where to go! Travel restrictions are easing...
Catherine Fulvio Has Your Easter Feaster Sorted With These Top Tips
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year we resurrect ourselves for Easter. But, what's the best way to cook the lamb? And the best dessert? Top Telly chef and farmer foodie favour...
Bridgerton Cast Describe How The Escapism Of The Show Shines Through In Dark Times
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Bridgerton first hit Netflix it was the most streamed show ever before a certain Squid Game came along. It has been a phenomenon and season two k...
Roz Purcell Says The Women's Mini Marathon Will Be An Emotional Event
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The VHi Women's Mini Marathon 2022 will be emotional. After the last few years being a virtual event this will be the first time since Covid struck th...
'Mammy Banter' Star Serena Terry Cried Tears Of Joy When She Got Her Book
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Serena Terry is a true Derry Girl! The Tik-Tok / Instagram superstar has made a playful post of some daily Mum themed comedy sketches into a brilliant...
Focus Ireland CEO Pat Dennigan Talks About Tackling Homelessness Together
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Homelessness in Ireland has increased by 9% in the last year. In the last 6 months: 5 people became homeless every day 2 children became homeless eve...
Waterford Woman Can Hold Her Breath As Long As Hotel California Song
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Eagles classic Hotel California clocks in at a whopping 6:30 Just imagine holding your breath for close to that! The pandemic has reshaped a lot o...
Keith Brymer-Jones From 'The Great Pottery Throw Down' Is A Tearful Triumph
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Brymer-Jones has a fabulous story to tell. Most people will know him as the Judge from The Great Pottery Throw Down who gets tearful over terrac...
Taco Triumph! Nigella Lawson Is Big Fan Of This Mexican Irish Chef
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TACOS! Ireland has fallen in love with Mexican food. And nobody knows this better than Lily Ramirez-Foran! She has just published her first book 'TACO...
"INGREDIENTS!" You Are Going To Love The Pasta Queen
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nadia Caterina Munno aka The Pasta Queen is a linguine legend! The Italian born chef now based in California reigns supreme: She has amassed over 2m ...
Kellie Harrington Says Boxing In Ireland Has Saved Young People's Lives
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We absolutely love Kellie Harrington. The gold medal winning Olympian has a knockout personality and an inspiring outlook on life. Weekend Breakfast w...
This Young Kilkenny Farmer And Her Calves Have Taken Over Tik-Tok
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona Bergin is BIG in the Agri-Tik Tok scene! The 23-year-old from Kilkenny already has 6.6 m views of her and her calves. (no not her own she's not...
The Daly Dish Are Here With Some Happy And Healthy Food Options
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Daly Dish join us for a chat – Gina and Karol Daly are a couple of our favourite people! They have two number 1 selling books The Daly Dish and ...
Hopes For Holidays In 2022? What Do We Need To Know?
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is time to start dreaming and planning for trips in 2022. However, what is realistic? What are some top tips? Is there some serious bucket wort...
Nicola Coughlan Chats Derry Girls, Bridgerton And Her Brilliant New Podcast
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"A story about Ireland, love, murder, & potatoes!" Whistle Through the Shamrocks takes every Irish cliché of every stage play and movie and dia...
Meet The Irish Woman Taking Over The World With Her Fashion Challenge
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most colourful woman Ireland set herself a challenge for this month to dress up using different household items every day for the month. Taryn De ...
Chef Shane Smith Has The Best Bakes To Brighten Up Your January
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Shane Smith has some simple bakes that will brighten up your month. Who better to bake our way into January 2022 than one of our favourite guests...
Neven Maguire Has Your Best Ever Christmas Dinner Sorted!
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Neven Maguire is now a best friend of the show. We love him on Weekend Breakfast. Every year it's become tradition for him to share his Christmas dinn...
Gillian Anderson Surprised When Told She Had To Sing In New Movie!
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gillian Anderson is one of the world's biggest stars. She came to huge fame as Dana Scully in X-Files back in the 90s and since the she has graced man...
Wimpy Kid Creator Jeff Kinney Grilled By 8-Year-Old Irish Superfan!
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Kinney is a writing phenomenon. He is the creator of The Diary Of A Wimpy Kid series and they have sold a very un-wimpy 250 million copies. They...
Aisling Bea Teaches Home Alone Co-Star Some Festive As Gaeilge!
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We heart Aisling Bea! The star of brand new Home Sweet Home Alone spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast on TodayFM alongside co-star Archie Yat...
Paul O'Grady Says He Was Up Half The Night With His Three Pregnant Alpacas
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From hosting Blankety Blank as his alter ego Lily Savage to hosting his own talk show on Channel 4 Paul O'Grady is a television and comedy legend. He ...
Prof Luke O'Neill Says Science Week Is Like Early Christmas for Scientists
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Science Week 2021 is here! With so many amazing science themed events happening online and in the flesh - this year is set to be one of the best yet. ...
The Reaction To Adam's Virtual Hug Still Blows Us Away And Has Inspired This Book
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam King stole the hearts of the nation when he introduced us to his Virtual Hug at the Toy Show in November 2020. It gained the attention of the wor...
Irish Comedian Says His 10 Million Views Viral Hit Was Complete Surprise!
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Killian Sundermann is so unassuming about the huge success of his online comedy. The Dublin born comedian with German parents never knew that when he ...
Laura De Barra Is The Inspiration You Need To Furnish You Fabulous!
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laura de Barra is one of our favourite people. The Gaff Goddess aka The Queen of She-I-Y told weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis about her fabulous ...
Donal Skehan Says If You Like Halloween Brack You Should Put A Ring In It!
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The delightful Donal Skehan is back with a brand-new TV series, Donal’s Family Kitchen filmed entirely in his home. It's two episodes in and Alison...
Gordon D'Arcy Tells Hilarious Story About Shane Horgan Hiding In A Locker
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
ACTUAL HUMANS IN THE STUDIO!!! This has to be one of the greatest rugby tales. Former Leinster, Ireland and Lion, Gordon D'Arcy has swapped the rugby ...
Pregnant Kathryn Thomas Empathises With Other Expectant Mothers In Pandemic
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TV presenter Kathryn Thomas knows exactly how expectant Mothers have felt during this pandemic. Alongside countless others she has had scans shared ov...
Meet The Irish Engineer Behind Netflix's Newest Blockbuster Baking Show
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Holywood to Hollywood! Andrew Smyth from Belfast rose to fame as a finalist in the Great British Bake Off and wowed the judges with his structura...
Poppy O Toole Is A TikTok Superstar Because Of The Humble Spud
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She is officially the self-styled 'Queen Of The Potato'! The humble spud has speaheaded her rocket to Tik Tok superstardom. Now, Poppy O'Toole has a b...
Travel Tips For Mid-Term With Pól Ó Conghaile
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Its fast approaching and always something to look forward to, mid-term break and joining Alison this morning was Travel Editor with the Irish Indepe...
The Skin Nerd Reveals The Key Ingredients To Better Skincare
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
She is always a hit when she is on the show, full of information we let sink in like a good face cream - it is the Skin Nerd aka Jennifer Rock. Jennif...
Anna Geary Says Creating A Fun Environment Is Essential For Youth Sport
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Geary knows what it is to lead a team. As Cork Camogie Captain she has won numerous All-Ireland and All-Star medals. She is fully aware of what i...
Irish Creator Of Hilarious 'Mammy Banter' Inspired By The Unreality Of Instagram
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Serena Terry aka 'Mammy Banter' is a wonderfully funny woman from Derry who provides so much joy through her Instagram and Tik Tok accounts. Inspired ...
I'm Anxious About Giving My Early Teen Kids Their Own ATM Cards
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, the kids have been given their own bank cards. WOOHOO! There's no stress at all!! Well, that's a lie. It's a natural anxiety but we need to get m...
Super Sisters Izzy Wheels Beyond Delighted For Dream Deal With Disney
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Izzy Wheels was founded by Irish sisters Ailbhe and Izzy Keane. The idea was inspired by Izzy who was born with Spina Bifida and is paralyzed from her...
Gifting, Sharing And Donating Some Of Their Money Teaches Kids Really Important Life Lessons
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it. Teaching kids to share some of their hard earned cash can be a tricky task. What you save at an early age is really important to you. ...
This Cork Musician Has Created A Genius Tour Mobile And Built Her Own Home For 12k
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aine Duffy is an innovator! A creative genius! And a horsebox hero! The last 18 months has been devastating for the live music industry. People who re...
Cecelia Ahern Has The Best Advice Ever On Turning Forty This Year
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Million-copy bestselling author Cecelia Ahern spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast about her brand-new novel 'Freckles' It is her eighteenth bo...
Don't Become The Bank Of Mum And Dad, Kids Need To Understand The Value Of Money
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every child has queued up at the Bank Of Mum & Dad and filled out the forms... (by forms I mean thrown your hands together and pleaded "PLEEEEAAAA...
Parents And Teachers Can Be Inspired By This 'Handle With Care' Message
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is back to school time again, some students have already been back for a few days with the rest following this week. It is an exciting time of year...
How To Teach Kids To Manage Money Wisely By Letting Them Take Control Of Their Own Pocket Money
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Remember that feeling when you finally got your own money? Strutting into the corner shop like a BeeGee gangsta declaring, "The penny sweets are on m...
The Story Behind This Amazing Painting Is Remarkable
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the kind of image that stops you in your tracks - and it's even more remarkable when you hear the story behind it. It was described by one per...
Paralympian Jordan Lee Is Officially A Kerry Superhero!
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paralympian High Jumper Jordan Lee doesn't wear a cape. He doesn't need one. If you look at his achievements already and he's only just turned 21 - yo...
Teaching Kids The Importance Of Money With Dr Colman Noctor
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As our kids are growing up, we are moving more and more to a cashless society with tap-and-go payments and in-app purchases. So how can we teach them ...