You'll know her from her make-up empire, but now Aimee Connolly is spending time on something entirely different – volunteering at Park Runs! She told Alison why a Park Run is great for everyone of every ability, even if you'd rather watch on from the sidelines. For the full chat, press the play button on this page!
Are you single and ready to mingle? Are you sick of online dating? Fitness coach Korina Duffy answered yes to both those questions and so she decided to set up a walking and hiking group with a dating twist. She told Alison all about it on the Weekend Breakfast, for the full chat press the play button on this page
Best friends Aoife McNevin and Rachel Perry spent months renovating an iconic building in Tuam and have just opened their new bakery together. The pair told Alison Curtis that they were unsure what to do after the Leaving Cert and are now living their dream. For the full chat press the play button on this page.
Poppy Cooks is a chef and broadcaster with 4 million TikTok followers. Her latest book is all about how to get the best out of your air fryer with amazing recipes including Sunday roasts and delicious desserts. She spoke to Alison Curtis on The Weekend Breakfast Show. For the full chat press the play button on this page
As the Summer holidays come to an end we all need to start thinking about how to keep our kids healthy and happy going back to school. Pharmacist Rebecca Barry joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast had some handy tips. For the full chat press the play button on this page
As the Summer holidays come to an end we face into another year of battles with trying to get our children to eat healthy school lunches and to not leave the bananas rot inside their schoolbags. TV cook and broadcaster Aisling Larkin joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast with some vital and life-saving tips. For the full chat press the play button on this page
The second annual "Bros Or Tralee" competition on Weekend Breakfast pit the men of Ireland against each other, with the crown going to the one with the most unusual talent. This year it was was won by Wicklow man Martin Donegan who can identify the make of a tractor by the sound of its engine. For the full chat press the play button on this page
Father of two, Paul Tierney, is halfway through the mammoth task of climbing 23 peaks in under two weeks to raise funds to support the Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund. Paul told Alison Curtis that he is climbing each mountain to mark each year of Aisling's life, after she was murdered in 2022 at the age of 23. He is also attempting to complete the task solo, cycling from one location to the next with his tent on his back. For the full chat press the play button on this page
A listener to the Weekend Breakfast Show on Saturday told Alison Curtis how she was going in that day to get her first tattoo. Pat, who admits she is late in life getting her first ink, loved it so much she has signed up to get another one in two weeks time. For the full chat press the play button on this page.
Would you like to sleep under the stars in county Waterford, surrounded by trees and horses.... on a double decker bus?? Mark Graham and Ellie O Byrne have spent the last 3 years turned an old double decker bus into the coolest listing on Airbnb. They told Alison Curtis about the sweat and tears that went into this project. For the full chat press the play button on this page.
The Deepest Breath is one of the most watched movies on Netflix at the moment and tells the story of Irish ocean freediver Stephen Keenan as he attempts to help Italian diver Alessia Zechinni break the world record. Beautifully shot and heartbreakingly raw this is a must watch. Irish director Laura McGann speaks to Paula McSweeney
Comedian Emma Doran chats to Paula MacSweeney about her appearances at the Vodafone Comedy Festival and All Together Now, and about those little toxic traits that led her to think she could do the splits during lockdown.
The second season of the massive hit show The Bear has dropped on Disney+ and things are heating up in the kitchen for Carmy and the gang. Today Fm's Russell Alford watched the entire season and says it's a must-watch. Catch all new episodes of Season 2 of The Bear on Disney+ now.
Young Offenders actress Hilary Rose, who brilliantly plays Conor and Jock's mum Mairead in The Young Offenders, tells Alison about her podcast Live Wild, which will host a live stage show with other cast members later this month. She goes barefoot for the summer and sleeps in a tent outdoors, find out why.
Who Runs The World? Girls! Author and Journalist Emily Hourican has been a coach for her daughters underage soccer team for the past few years and says it is one of the most satisfying things she has ever done, despite the long hours. Listen back as she chats to Alison on Weekend Breakfast
Do you ever get overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? Well, then Hazel from The Home Reset is the person you need. She is a professional home organiser who can help you to reset your home. She talked to Alison Curtis on the Weekend Breakfast show and admitted the open plan office at Today Fm gave her anxiety!
Celebrity wedding photographer Jenny McCarthy, who has photographed the weddings of celebs such as Suzanne Jackson, Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian, Glenda Gilson, Stephanie Roche and Seamus Coleman, has just released a new book with tips for a hassle free wedding day. She joined Alison on The Weekend Breakfast show.
The President of Dolly Parton's US theme park, Dollywood, was in Kerry recently to watch the residents of Listowel smash a World Record. Eugene Naughton witnessed 1,137 people dressed as Dolly Parton and he chatted to Alison on The Weekend Breakfast Show. Her told her the three reasons why we all love a bit of Dolly.
On the Weekend Breakfast Show Alison is on a mission to get non-swimmer Aoife into the water. Aoife lives in beautiful Sligo but never learned how to swim Now that her kids are spending lots of time in the water she thinks it's about time!
Season 3 of The Kardashians has dropped on Disney+ and we are here for it. Entertainment correspondent Shauna gives Alison the low down on all the drama of the new season, including Kim's divorce, Khloe's motherhood, Kourtney's PDA's Kendal's modelling and Kylie casually being a billionaire. Brought to you with thanks to Disney+, streaming new episodes of The Kardashians every Thursday.
A former winner on the Weekend Breakfast Show's Little Baker competition, Finian Tierney, has been going from strength to strength since winning the competition. The 11 year old now has a mini business going in Sligo and recently sold his wares at his local GAA pitch.
Dog trainer Suzi Walsh (dogbehaviour.ie) joined Alison in studio on the Weekend Breakfast Show to answer listeners questions about their dog's behaviour. Does your pet bark when you leave the house? Or jump up on visitors? Then this is a must listen.
On the Weekend Breakfast Show Alison caught up with Fiona and Paul Connolly who run Connolly Brothers Toy Shop in Cavan which is celebrating 100 years in business this week. The shop has been in Paul's family for three generations.
Sunworshippers in Cork's Bell's Field were treated to a happy surprise when New York native Ali Syed got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend, UCC medical student Maha Irfan. Alison Curtis caught up with the couple on Sunday's weekend breakfast to find out about their magical day.
Chef Aisling Larkin joined Alison to go over some delicious dessert recipes, what to expect if you're hitting Taste Of Dublin this year and how to add that extra 'shazam' to your food. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
This week Alison spoke with cybersecurity expert Alex Cooney about whether you should let your kids online, if so at what age and how to set proper boundaries around internet safety. Alex is the co-founder and CEO of the Irish charity 'Cyber Safe Kids'. For for the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Neil Kenna who you may know as the bartender from First Dates Ireland joined Alison to give his pro tips on being a standout dater on the show. First dates are coming back for their 8th season and looking for daters, particularly men to take part and potentially find their future spouse. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
'Mae' restaurant owner Grainne O'Keefe joined Alison to give her top Bbq tips to spruce up your summer meals. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this
Travel, event and food blogger Sarah Hanrahan from 'I Come Undone' joins Alison to us all about free events for the whole family around Ireland. For the full chat click the 'Play' button above.
Author Eoin Colfer joined Alison on weekend breakfast to discuss the upcoming International Literature Festival taking place in Dublin this year, and he even has a few questions for Alison about where she's from. For the full chat click the 'Play' button above.
