RTÉ Radio 1

Oliver Callan

Society EN ↓ 350 episodes

Oliver Callan charms the mood of the nation, discusses trending topics, the latest in sport, the arts and everything that's hopping in Irish life! Listen live Monday to Friday at 9am on RTÉ Radio 1.

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RTÉ Radio 1

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Society

Podcast website

www.rte.ie

Latest episode

Nov 9, 2026

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Episodes

Belgium and Luxembourg is open for Irish Vinted sellers 20.10.2026

Sarah Finnan tells Baz how Vinted is now open to Belgium and Luxembourg for Irish sellers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nutritional benefits of seaweed 20.10.2026

Prannie Rhatigan, Author, owner of irishseaweedkitchen.ie and medical doctor, tells Baz about all the brilliant health and nutritional benefits of seaweed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Kirwan and his love for LEGO 20.10.2026

Gary Kirwan, from Limerick, tells Baz how a passion for LEGO helped his mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cork Underwater Hockey Club are looking for new members 20.10.2026

Barry Murray is on the line to tell us. He's been running the Cork Underwater Hockey Club for 15 years, and they are looking for new members.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hair salon in Ballymun transforming lives 19.10.2026

Eileen McHugh, Founder and CEO of Hair Together, tells Brendan, about transforming lives and the local community of Ballymun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galway’s ‘Is it Cake?’ star - Corinna Maguire 19.10.2026

Brendan speaks to Galway’s cake queen, Corinna Maguire, whose extraordinary creations led to a place on the popular the Netflix show, ‘Is it Cake?’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GAA club round up 19.10.2026

Damien O'Meara talks Brendan through some of the great GAA stories that were to be seen around the country yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Island-hopping GP in the west of Ireland 19.10.2026

Brendan speaks to Dr. Noreen Lineen-Curtis, a doctor who takes a curragh to reach her patients on remote islands off the Co Mayo coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dublin Museum of Curiosities 19.10.2026

Paul Mangan from the Dublin Museum of Curiosities tells Brendan how they're marking this spooky season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seán Rima - the amateur weather watcher 19.10.2026

There are about 150 amateur weather watchers in Ireland helping to feed data to Met Eireann but their network is under threat after the closure of a UK based website. Seán Rima, Weather enthusiast, tells Brendan more about what’s going on!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A catch-up with Alisha Weir 16.10.2026

Film star Alisha Weir, who captured hearts in Matilda the Musical, and then played a vampire ballerina, joins Oliver for a catch-up. Alicia is taking on a new role as ambassador for the Rubbish Film Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBC's ‘Today’ Show arrives to Kenmare 16.10.2026

Our Woman in The Wild, Brenda Donohue meets Jenna Bush Hager in Kenmare, where NBC ‘Today’ Show has arrived to promote Kerry to the yanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visiting Critic - Timmy McCarthy becomes a waiter 16.10.2026

And this week's Visiting Critic is the man who gave us 'Boomshakalaka'. Basketball legend and commentator – Timmy McCarthy becomes a waiter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The incredible story of the Leonard family from Bray 16.10.2026

Kevin Leonard tells Oliver about the incredible story of his daughter, Hannah, after an accident in Italy two years ago left her with life changing injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GAA county finals weekend preview 16.10.2026

Some of the GAA’s biggest names are playing this weekend in the many county finals happening all over the country. Des Cahill takes a look ahead at the ones to keep an eye on.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Friday Takeaway 16.10.2026

Karl Doyle, Commentator; Norma Sheahan, Actor, comedian & writer; and Édaein O'Connell, Journalist join Oliver in studio  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dublin man in Sydney who helped police catch suspect 16.10.2026

We go live to Australia to find out how Eoin Dennis, a young lad from Skerries, ended up being the hero in a police chase in Sydney! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Billionaire's don't use normal routes' - Oliver's Take 15.10.2026

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

Heat pump Q&A with Dermot Bannon 15.10.2026

Architect Dermot Bannon joins Oliver to answer your questions – from home ventilation to kitchens and storage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local Gossip with Bernard Casey 15.10.2026

Comedian Bernard Casey tells Oliver about bringing rural Ireland to life with Kerry characters, GAA obsessions and small-town gossip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What it’s like to deal with tricky customers 15.10.2026

The internet has been on fire this week after Kelly Clarkson made a scathing remark about a small New York shop. Kay Mulcaire, Owner of Isobel Boutique in Adare, tells Oliver about what it’s like to deal with tricky customers.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Hamilton's pregnancy story 15.10.2026

Oliver speaks to Grace Hamilton, an incredibly strong woman who chose to carry her baby to term after being told he would not survive after birth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian cooking tips with Eva Pau 15.10.2026

Eva Pau joins Oliver with all the recipes and tips you need for Asian cooking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surviving a cardiac arrest 14.10.2026

Oliver speaks to Meath man, Ralph Lynch, who says he’s only alive today thanks to the bystanders who intervened when he had a cardiac arrest, and to Dr Conor Deasy, President of the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of Eliza Doolittle as Gaeilge 14.10.2026

Director, Bríd Ní Gallchóir, and Eithne Carson, who plays the role of not Eliza Doolittle but ‘Éilis’, tell Oliver about the story of Eliza Doolittle as Gaeilge. You can find tickets for their show on aislingghear.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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