Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

You won’t believe this local legend! A Donegal GAA jersey and shorts from the tiny club Naomh Conaill have gone global after they appeared in Rolling Stone magazine, worn by none other than Gracie Abrams. The story started when a local, known online as Donegal Daddy, gifted the kit to actor Paul Mescal during filming in Donegal. Years later, the same kit has popped up on Gracie, leaving the club a...

Alison chats to Jamie and Jack, two friends from Meath who turned a lockdown campervan obsession into a full-time business. They’re the co-founders of SAOR Campers, building high-quality handcrafted van conversions that look like “tiny apartments on wheels”. These lads are an inspiration and a great positive story. Totally self-taught they have built a van community and quality of work that is abs...

The biggest cash prize on Irish radio was won this week. A truly life changing amount of €311,000 Katie Kelleher from Cobh spoke to Alison on Weekend Breakfast all about an amazing call and day for her and her lovely family. It makes us so happy when a really lovely family win. Have they any plans? What has everyone been asking for? Let's find out!

Today FM’s Listener of the Month celebrates the brilliant people who tune in every day. Each month, we shine a spotlight on one standout listener from our community, whether they have shared a great story, made us laugh, or simply been a loyal supporter! It is our way of saying thanks for listening. For August it was Pat in Mayo who told Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast about his very special dr...

This week Weekend Breakfast went full Hollywood! We caught up with the brilliant cast behind the new comedy Spa Weekend (in cinemas August 21st) — Alison sat down with Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau and Anna Faris — about the kind of pure entertainment we all desperately need right now!! They dive into friendship, motherhood, and the impossible balance of work and family… plus that big...

We love having Cecelia on the show, and we learn something new about her every time! Detective Thingy Majiggy, is the first in a new children's series inspired by bedtime reading with all her kids. But it was her youngest daughter, Blossom (age 6) who took editorial duties! Blossom even stopped an early draft reading and told her Mum “Get to the point!” The book is about Mia, a 10-year-old who can...

Judi Love is an award winning comedian, TV presenter, parent and advocate who is a beloved panellist on ITV’s Loose Women and has appeared on hit shows including Taskmaster and Last One Laughing among many more She has been described as much more than a comic she is a “force of nature” and her authenticity and empathy shines through in her comedy. Judy tells Alison Curtis all about her Irish...

Irish Illustrator and author Karen Hart joins Alison Curtis live from All Together Now, fueled by a coffee, a strong battery… and the afterglow of an epic Pulp set! You will know Karen's work already through the Milly McCarthy series but this is her debut solo graphic novel. 'Effie Is Offline', has a very timely and brilliant hook: a 15-year-old raised in an influencer family who’s had her whole l...

What are the greatest TV shows of all time — and do you agree with the rankings? Alison Curtis and her producer Lenny dive into a Weekend Breakfast “Top 50 shows everyone should watch” list based on IMDb ratings, and it instantly turns into the ultimate weekend watchlist chat. From rewatching The U.S. Office (the “Stayin’ Alive” is still one of the greatest TV comedy moments ever!) to big hitters...

Alison Curtis is joined live in studio by Vicki Notaro — podcaster, broadcaster and bestselling author — for a chat packed with laughs, life, and a little bit of home-reno realness (minimalist vs maximalist!). Vicki talks about her third novel, 'Anywhere But Here'. It focuses on female friendships, identity, and that “crossroads” moment many women feel around 40 — with freedom, choice, and pressur...

10-year-old Oisín and his lovely family (including teeny tiny 1 year old brother Cian!) popped into studio to tell Alison Curtis ahead of what he calls “the best day ever” — walking out onto the pitch at Croke Park as the All-Ireland Football Final flag bearer, chosen by The Dave Moore Show in a competition with AIB. Oisin’s GAA club is Erin’s Own ---- Started Hurling with the club at the age 4 an...

Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman joins Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast for a warm chat about saying goodbye after 10 years with her beloved Nick and Charlie — and the mix of emotions that comes with finally closing out the story the way she always wanted to tell. Alice reflects on being a teenager when she got her first book deal, and the unexpected impact Heartstopper has had: getting relucta...

FAWLTY TOWERS THE PLAY at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – one week only - Tuesday 28th   July until Saturday 1st   August. TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Ticketmaster.ie   ·       It’s just over 50 years since Fawlty Towers was first broadcast on BBC Two on 19 September 1975 - Two seasons of six episodes each. ·       Last Year...

Anna Daly is in for Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast and she has two bold brats in studio as she welcomes Irish rugby legend Gordon D’Arcy and writer Paul Howard for a chat that starts with World Cup sleep deprivation! The writing duo are back with 'Let’s Play Football', an interactive, co-reading adventure where kids take the free kicks, dodge setbacks, and lift the trophy at the end — with Ash...

TV and radio personality, designer, speaker, activist, documentarian --- "maker of things" --- the fabulous Brendan Courtney joined Shelly Gray (in for Alison) on Weekend Breakfast for a Pride Month chat. Brendan spills the details on the GCN ( Gay Community News) Roast Battle Royale, at the Abbey Theatre on Sunday 21st June — a one-night-only, no-filter and feral comedy fundraiser celebrating com...

Shelly Gray is in for Alison on Weekend Breakfast, and she spoke to Munster and Ireland rugby legend Simon Zebo. Simon is the Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival Ambassador, celebrating its 10th anniversary today June 13. He tells Shelly his love for the gorgeous Clonakilty — his family life - will the kids take after him on the rugby pitch? - his new favourite loves... Podcasts and Padel! Si...

Friends of the show, Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to share the latest life updates - including if they want to host The Six O'Clock Show together. They also chatted all about parenting styles and who Alison aligns with more and the importance of charities, as the guys are supporting the AIB Community €1 Million Fund.

OMG What A Complete Aisling! legends Sarah Breen and Eimear McLysaght join Alison in studio, and the excitement is real — Alison stayed up far too late because she couldn’t put their brand new novel down! They chat all about Our Deadly Summer. Plot: best friends Laura and Dee, a J1 to Long Island in 2001, and a jump forward to 2025 where they’re reunited for the first time in 25 years… opening on...

Maisie Williams joins Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to talk about her brilliant new film 500 Miles — an emotional rollercoaster that Alison admits left her properly rattled. They chat about Maisie taking on a Dublin accent (and absolutely nailing it!!), filming in Dublin with people who know “Dublinese” inside out, and how the accent even shifted her whole personality for the role. Plus, Mais...

Danny O’Donoghue from The Script joins Alison with a load of big news — including a major arena tour, with two huge nights at Dublin’s 3Arena on October 30th and 31st. Halloween! Will it be a scary Script --- Alison has an inspired costume suggestion and Danny is up for it!! Danny chats about feeling energised after tour, diving straight into the studio, and the new album 'The User’s Guide to Bein...

Karen Koster joins Alison on Weekend Breakfast for a fun, sleep-deprived chat after a big night at the Style Awards — Ireland’s own mini Met Gala, capes, tiaras and all! Then it’s on to summer survival mode for parents, as Karen teams up with MyWadi to launch the MyWadi FAI Football Camps, running nationwide throughout July and August. Karen chats screen-free mornings, confidence-building team spo...

Lucy Kennedy drops into studio with Alison for a laugh-out-loud catch up that goes everywhere!! — from being a full-blown Swiftie to what it’s really like moving in with celebrities on her show. Lucy spills on the surreal moment Caitlyn Jenner opened the door in LA, and why living with Katie Hopkins was the most challenging stay of all. Plus, we talk her new novel 'The Mini Breakers': five friends...

Kate O’Connor is not just good at one event... she has SEVEN! 800 Metres (indoor and outdoor), Shot Put, Long Jump, High Jump, Hurdles, Javelin! It's tiring just reading the list! The World Champion and Olympic contender for Team Ireland joins Alison on Weekend Breakfast for a brilliant chat about life as a heptathlete (and yes, how to say it!) — and what it really takes to be good at seven discip...

Two of our favourite people - Stephen and Anita Mangan join Alison on Weekend Breakfast to celebrate their brilliant new kids’ book, 'Welcome to Weird Street' — a collection of hilarious and wild short stories! A girl finds a lost cat and knocks door to door down Weird Street, with a brand-new mini adventure behind every house. Anita chats about illustrating all 23 houses (even more drawings than...

Alison caught up with Alex Warren backstage at the 3 Arena - he was getting ready for the second of his TWO night sold out run at the venue. Ireland hearts Alex and he loves us back. The one night of the year he grabs a beer is always on Irish turf when he checks out a local boozer with his crew for one night! This amazing young man has an incredible backstory but he has turned tragedy into triump...