Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

Westlife’s Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Shane Filan join Alison Curtis in studio on Weekend Breakfast for a brilliant chat — and plenty of laughs — as they mark 25 years together, from the early days to The Ultimate Collection and the memories fans still share with them. The lads reminisce about first meetings (including Grease in Sligo), those early auditions, and what it’s like now that their kids...

It’s a Fly on the wall, six-part series that documents the incredible work of Ireland’s largest animal charity the NSPCA Two of it’s stars – Senior Animal Welfare Inspector Fiona Conlon and Veterinary Surgeon Chloe Foley joined Weekend Breakfast to tell Alison all about how much they love their work and the new series. The Shelter: Animal SOS season six airs on Friday May 8 at...

Brand new MasterChef judge Anna Haugh told Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast how she is so buzzing after a big week at the helm of one of the BBC's biggest shows!! She explains why talking “in civilian clothes” can feel more nerve‑wracking than being in chef mode! When she is filming she is in the zone! Anna tells us about her fabulous London restaurant that has an Irish twist! She's a BIG fan of...

Actor Dominic West joins Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat all things gardens, nature and getting back outside — just in time for the Festival of Gardens & Nature in County Laois, happening Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of May (the long weekend). Dominic shares his connection to the festival through his wife Catherine Fitzgerald, who co-founded it, and why “tending a garden” might just...

Chef Shane Smith is in studio with Alison on Weekend Breakfast to celebrate his fab first book! And he doesn't arrive empty handed! IS IT CAKE!!!? Yes, it most certainly is! Droool. Shane a tells us about his new book 'Loaf Tin Bakes' – a whole cookbook dedicated to what you can make in one tin, from simple lemon drizzle-style treats to savoury garlic dough balls, pizza bread swirls and easy brown...

Katie Kirby started writing her Lottie Brooks books in 2021 and she's already got nine in the series and two million copies sold! Wow! It's truly a phenomenon. She is in Ireland on a sold out book tour and popped into Alison and Weekend Breakfast for a chat! OMG!! Hope there's no awks moments but loads of Lottie chat, some superfans AND Katie tells us about the TENTH book in the series due out lat...

This week Conde Nast Traveler revealed it’s 7 Wonders Of Ireland for 2026 --- they have avoided all the tourist traps on this list  for some truly magical locations. Weekend Breakfast with Alison spoke to Irish Travel Blogger Chris Connolly – you may know him from his hugely successful Instagram @explorewithcriostoir  --- where he showcases his stunning videos and soft Northern Irish lil...

WARNING: this podcast episode contains talk of mouth watering meals and may cause you to run immediatley to your local haunt because of your hunger! Alison chats to Food and Travel journalist Ali Dunworth - who compiled a list of the best places in the country to grab a sitdown Sunday Roast! Follow Ali here: https://www.instagram.com/alidunworth/ Her full list is here - bear in mind it has a paywa...

This Easter weekend we wanted to welcome back one of our favourite guests on to Weekend Breakfast Lou Robbie chats to Alison a Sunday Times bestselling author – number 1 in Ireland and the UK with her debut cookbook - Make & Freeze Lou has captured a huge and dedicated online audience – and recently celebrated getting to 1 MILLION FOLLOWERS on Instagram!! She tells us all bout that amazing mil...

Niamh Fahey has won it all - 4  WSL titles, 5 FA Cups, an FAI Women’s Cup, an All-Ireland for Galway and 115 caps for the Republic of Ireland!  -- She has played for Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool - the former Ireland Captain spoke to Alison all about her new role at Liverpool Football Club, women in sport, and of course her insane competitive streak and much more

Dearbhla Mescal Joins Us For A Very Special Mother's Day Podcast In a specially extended chat, Dearbhla Mescal reveals some of the magical moments of being a Mother. This engaging, warm and revealing interview - Mother of Paul, Donnacha and Nell she speaks lovingly about their incredible bond growing up together, how having a "sweary house" allowed them their self expression, along with the slammi...

Sky Sports and BBC Match Of The Day Anchor – Kelly Cates is an award winning presenter, podcaster, and all round icon! Kelly joined Weekend Breakfast and Alison to chat about the excitement of live shows, parenting teenagers, young women in sport and creaking doors and much more!! This is a special uncut extended interview. Stars of the Overlap – featuring Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Wayne Roon...

Alison is joined by Cathal and Ciaran to try to help her get ready to embrace As Gaeilge this March. Gaylinn, is the bilingual comedy podcast hosted by Cian Griffin, Cathal O’Sullivan, and Ciarán Murphy, - Each week they discuss the Worst, Weird & Wonderful of a broad range of topics: Dating, School, Renting, and more. Gaylinn release new weekly episodes every Wednesday. @gaylinnpodcast on Ins...

Following their sold-out tour in 2025, I’m Grand Mam return to the live arena in 2026 with their brand-new show Happy Campers.   If you don't know already! I’m Grand Mam is the wildly popular Irish comedy duo made up of best friends Kevin Twomey and PJ Kirby. Two Cork boys that can't stop chatting and now they've made a career out of it! Alison caught with our two favourite fellas and th...

Meet ‘Indiana Bones’, who is also known as Indy and was recently named Ireland’s Top Agility Dog for the fourth year in a row, and is set to represent the country at Crufts next month!! Not only that but she is a little silver screen superstar starring in several production including movies starring Barry Keoghan and Colm Meaney and more. Alison on Weekend Breakfast spoke to Laura Murphy aka The w...

Hannah is the owner of Réaltaí Readings - a tarot reader, reiki master, reflexologist and massage therapist based in Dublin. As a young tarot reader – SHE IS ONLY 25. She works at many events from pottery painting, hotel openings, fashion events, etc. Also - baby showers, cafés, hens, birthdays, girls night in and festivals – like All Together Now, Electric Picnic, Beyond the pale, Another love st...

Luke Owens is Dad to Snooker's latest super snooker prodigy...He is the world’s youngest snooker player and he's just turned 3 years old! Luke and Jude joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his TWO Guinness World Records! And Luke and Jude have Cork roots - Grandad left Cork to move to Manchester! What is even crazier is he performed the tricks at two years of age. Dad tells Alison the...

One of our favourite people in the world Adam King and his dad David popped in to say hello and chat about the brand new series of Adam's brilliant animated show Adam Loves Adventure! (and it's awesome intro tune!) Adam also fills us in on his busy busy schedule - his charity book Farren’s Adventure, debating wins, tennis, and a big 20-year anniversary dance show in Cork Opera House! Adam&nbs...

Sophie Bell from Cavan and Carina Roseingrave from Burren View Farm in Clare join Alison on Weekend Breakfast to discuss the premiere of their new documentary, and theatre experience "Voices of Irish Farmers," as part of the Scene and Heard Festival. February 15th at the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, this event promises an afternoon filled with heartwarming stories from Irish farmers, live music,...

"I was in the kitchen... the glamour!" John Kelly tells Alison on Weekend Breakfast where he was when he heard his incredible little movie 'Retirement Plan' was nominated for an Academy Award. The self-effacing (and lovely bloke) is a Director from Dublin who has made an animated short that feels like a full movie in seven minutes. The story follows the character Ray, who is dissatisfied with life...

***SPOILER ALERT *** What a final. Rachel Duffy is the pride of Newry. She rode her luck and used her smarts ... FBI anyone!! And took it all the way to the final. Her younger brother Neil is bursting with pride .. and feeling a little emotional after a night watching his older sister appear on one of telly's biggest shows. He told us what it was like as the entire family and half the town gathere...

The second most capped female Republic of Ireland international of all time chatted to Alison on Weekend Breakfast about her recent record breaking move to the WSL and a club she holds close to her heart. She talks about her love of Cork and her native Knocknaheeny, getting into football from an early age (youngest of 10) and her advice for young girls getting into sport and much more! 

January is a great time to book - there's a bigger choice than ever, you can give yourself the time to spread payments, and there is nothing better than enjoying the anticipation!  Weekend Breakfast welcomes our holiday guru Pól Ó Conghaile - Travel Editor from The Irish Independent - he tells us all about the brand new routes for this year, some fantastic alternatives to the usual spots and...

Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon better known as The Gastro Gays - FOOD TREND PREDICTIONS FOR 2026 – from the revival of the gourmet chip to pub grub glow ups! The Gastro Gays are food and travel writers Russell Alford & Patrick Hanlon. They are  restaurant critics for The Sunday Times Ireland,– they regularly create online content  - share recipes online, restaurant recommendations...

Back for a second season, and it’s bigger, bolder, and greener than ever (and loads of fun)! Alison chats to Brian Dowling about how much the show has changed his attitude to upcycling. The Mission: Led by  Brian , the design team returns to prove that stunning home makeovers don’t need to cost the earth.  Travelling the country...