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 The Daly Dish Rides Again. And even a best selling Food Diary WARNING: Don't listen hungry or you'll eat the speakers! ;-) [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/01/22113458/TDFM-J9-DALY-DISH-FULL-USE-JAN-22.mp3"][/audio] Check out the Airfryer Buffalo Spring Rolls - you can follow the video below! View this post on Instagram A post shar...
Jan 22, 2022•8 min
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 worthy experiences to look forward to? Irish Independent Travel Editor Pol O Conghaile joined Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis to give us hope! JUST PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/01/16124933/POL-TRAVEL-FOR-2022.mp3"][/audio] 52 weekends away for 2022... as travel testing rules ease, we're allowing ourselves to...
Jan 16, 2022•12 min
"A story about Ireland, love, murder, & potatoes!" Whistle Through the Shamrocks takes every Irish cliché of every stage play and movie and dials it up to 100! Written and created by Derry Girls and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan and playwright Camilla Whitehill. The star studded cast is fabulous. (see below) Jonathan Van Ness plays a Banshee! Ah beggorah! Alison Curtis and Weekend Breakfast sat down with Nicola and Camilla over Zoom to chat: JUST PRESS PLAY HERE [audio mp3="https://media.r...
Jan 15, 2022•10 min
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 Vere has matched herself to a tube of toothpaste, an orange sink unblocker bottle, a tin of beans and a carton of Donegal fresh milk! Her creativity knows no bounds especially if you're housebound! This will Inspire anyone affected by isolation at home. Looking to lift their life. She has already featured in press across the UK and appeared on Aust...
Jan 09, 2022•7 min
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. Three easy to follow recipes for you to complete alongside your kids or as a simple solo treat. Alison Curtis caught up with Shane for some baking banter ... what better subject is there! WARNING: Mouth watering may occur. See Below for recipes. For more follow @chefshanesmith go to chefshanesmith.ie [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads...
Jan 08, 2022•10 min
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 dinner wisdom. Grab a pen or open notes on your phone! Just Press Play and get start licking your lips! WARNING: Your tummy will rumble. It's the tastiest podcast you''ll hear! Neven Top Tips Include: ✅ How to prevent a dry bird. The biggest fear for many! Neven has some super ideas to get the best from your bird. ✅ The best method for a super spud. Ro...
Dec 18, 2021•12 min
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 many TV shows and movies. She even played Margaret Thatcher in The Crown and now she plays another villain in the new Aardman movie, Robin Robin. Being a superfan of Aardman Animations it was easy for her to snap up the role of 'Cat' but had no idea she would have to sing! (Don't worry she pulls it off brilliantly in character!) Alison Curtis on Weeke...
Nov 28, 2021•6 min
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're available in 65 languages and 79 editions. Kids worldwide have loved the adventures of Greg Heffley and Rowley Jefferson. And now those loved characters appear in an animated movie on Disney+ (out December 3rd) Jeff told Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast how excited he is about the new movie, how he has Irish roots, his best place to write (in ...
Nov 21, 2021•11 min
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 Yates. Aisling started with some essential festive Irish language tuition for Archie: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/20095601/TDFM-J9-AISLING-BEA-ARCHIE-WITH-BED-AND-TRAILER.mp3"][/audio] View this post on Instagram A post shared by Today FM 💛 (@todayfm) Check out the Trailer here:
Nov 20, 2021•6 min
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 later became renowned as an animal rights advocate presenting hugely popular shows like For the Love of Dogs and Animal Orphans. Paul is already a best-selling author and his four volumes of adult autobiography are all Sunday Times bestsellers. Now, his latest challenge is in the world of children’s literature. His debut book is inspired by his lov...
Nov 14, 2021•12 min
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. It's a time to celebrate the people in the white coats with big hair... (and sometimes covered in hair) It runs from Nov 7-13. So, to tell us all about it Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis are absolutely delighted to have world renowned Immunologist and Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin - Professor Luke O’Neil. He told Paula Ma...
Nov 07, 2021•9 min
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 world from NASA to Joe Biden and beyond. For the rest of us it has become a national symbol of love and positivity. And now Adam and Dad David have written a book inspired by that hug travelling around the world. Adam and his Dad David joined Paula MacSweeney (in for Alison) on Weekend Breakfast: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/...
Nov 06, 2021•9 min
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 dad asked him to do a quick video on Irish/German cultural differences that it would be viewed by over 10 MILLION people and counting. If I've learned anything it's that anytime your dad asks you to make a video about Irish/German cultural differences for the Goethe Institut's 60 anniversary in Dublin, you should say yes — Killian Sundermann (@kill...
Oct 31, 2021•10 min
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 new book and she has a ton of advice. Who else would describe the hallway as, "the place that kisses you goodbye before you go to work!" [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/30113308/LAURA-DE-BARRA-FULL-INTERVIEW-USE.mp3"][/audio] Her Book 'Decor Galore' is out now and it's up for an Irish Book Award! We are delighted that the SHE...
Oct 30, 2021•11 min
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 is absolutely hooked! He told Weekend Breakfast all about the fun he had making the show and his new book, Everyday Cook currently the number 1 cookbook in Ireland! Donal also had a blast with some lovely messages from listeners which included Niamh - who sent in a pic of the brack she made from his recipe! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uplo...
Oct 24, 2021•11 min
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 field for fiction. Alongside fabulous Irish writer Paul Howard (Ross O'Carroll Kelly & Aldrin Adams) they have created the book series Gordon's Game. The newest edition is Gordon's Game: Lion's Roar. Thanks so much everyone, delighted Lion’s Roar is going down well @AkaPaulHoward @easons pic.twitter.com/fBGKoa6uoH — Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy...
Oct 23, 2021•13 min
TV presenter Kathryn Thomas knows exactly how expectant Mothers have felt during this pandemic. Alongside countless others she has had scans shared over the phone as husband Padraig waits in the car park while she gets her appointment. She says it's been tough but is thankful she has such wonderful support from her family and the medical staff themselves. Alison Curtis chatted to Kathryn on Weekend Breakfast about how things are going with baby number two, how baby number one, Ellie is coping wi...
Oct 10, 2021•11 min
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 structural marvels. Since then he flexed his skills with Discovery Science, and the BBC and working as a Performance Technologist for for Rolls-Royce. But now, This Northern Irish Cambridge University graduate is back and putting crumbs on seats with his own show. He has combined his two favourite things ‘Baking’ and ‘Engineering’ and created his own show o...
Oct 09, 2021•10 min
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 book out. She tells Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast that she is a Michelin trained chef who has worked in many high pressure kitchens and how being in a "very hungry!" family where food was central inspired her online life and love for the humble spud! Her debut cook book 'Poppy Cooks: The Food You Need' is out now. She has 1.8 million followers ...
Oct 07, 2021•11 min
Its fast approaching and always something to look forward to, mid-term break and joining Alison this morning was Travel Editor with the Irish Independent Pól Ó Conghaile. Last week in the Independent weekend magazine there was a list of 25 midterm Halloween breaks and Pól took Alison through some of the best spots. Alison and Pól headed abroad first to find the best places to suggest for a mid term break Cruising in Scotland was one of the highlights! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploa...
Oct 02, 2021•9 min
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. Jennifer spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast all about her 'Less Is More' campaign to combat plastic waste in the beauty industry. Her new reusable beauty products are trying to turn this trend. She reveals the cornerstones of good skin routines. (Don't be a Samantha!) Plus, loads more valuable tips for keeping your skin in fabulous mode. [audio ...
Sep 26, 2021•12 min
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 it takes to be a champion and wants to pass those life skills on to inspire others. And she also knows that fun is fundamental. If you aren't enjoying it then it's not the right environment. She says, "If you make ten mistakes, you should go for eleven. It's about learning in a non-judgemental environment" Weekend breakfast with Alison Curtis spoke ...
Sep 25, 2021•10 min
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 in lockdown by the false filtered life of some Mother's on Instagram, she created her own "real life" character and has now gained more than 155k Instagram followers and 500k on Tik Tok! And she has recently signed on for a book deal with Harper Collins! Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis chatted to Serena about getting inspired in Lockdown, the ...
Sep 18, 2021•11 min
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 more comfortable talking family finances with our kids. When it comes to money, responsibility and trust with our children is hugely important. That's the view of parental expert David Coleman. For the last few weeks, Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis was delighted to have An Post on board for 'The Money Mate Moment'. 'The Money Mate Moment' It's ...
Sep 18, 2021•5 min
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 waist down. Izzy has always seen her wheelchair as a symbol of freedom but never felt it expressed her personality. Ailbhe created a range of colourful wheel covers for her sister's chair as her final year project in The National College of Art and Design in 2016. The rest is history! These inspiring super siblings have gone from strength to stren...
Sep 12, 2021•7 min
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. There are things you can do to help children understand the benefits of sharing, donating and thinking of others. Money Jars can be an important tool in that journey. 'The Money Mate Moment' So, for the next few weeks, Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis is delighted to have An Post on board for 'The Money Mate Moment'. It's a new current account f...
Sep 11, 2021•4 min
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 rely on the gigs from the musicians to the crew have been left without work. Only the last week has there been some light in the tunnel ahead. Many had to pivot their livelihoods and one such person was Aine Duffy. The Cork musician had a moment of inspiration and converted a horse box into a moveable live venue! She didn't stop there and has also ma...
Sep 05, 2021•9 min
Million-copy bestselling author Cecelia Ahern spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast about her brand-new novel 'Freckles' It is her eighteenth book! Wow. It is nearly a book a year since her world conquering debut. She must be considered a national treasure at this stage! (albeit a very young one! Is there a treasure age?!) She tells Alison about her new book which she has based in her hometown of Malahide, her brilliant advice as she turns 40 this year, and her excitement about her new sta...
Sep 04, 2021•11 min
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 "PLEEEEAAAASE!!!" ) Then we would get annoyed if they informed us that they had only just given us the last of our pocket money the day before and we blitzed it on popping candy and a full size jelly pizza. Really important purchases of course but maybe we should have held off. What we need as kids is a learning curve. It might not seem like it at the time bu...
Sep 04, 2021•6 min
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 but also a time of year that can pose some challenges for kids and parents. The wonderful Dr Mary O’Kane (parenting and early childhood education expert) joined Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis to help guide us through it all: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/08/29131211/MARY-O-KANE-BACK-TO-SCHOOL.mp3"][/audio] HANDLE WITH C...
Aug 29, 2021•11 min
