Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

I SWEAR is an honest, funny, moving and powerful new film inspired by the life and experiences of John Davidson, charting his journey for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Alison Curtis is joined by the Directer and writer Kirk Jones and the main star Robert Aramayo (who some will know as Elrond in THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER), it also has a fantastic supporting...

Alison Curtis is joined by the beloved author Dame Jacqueline Wilson, author of over a 100 books – she has sold over 40 MILLION copies - and is the creator of iconic characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. Jacqueline discusses her latest book, 'Picture Imperfect' which revisits Dolphin, the narrator of one of her classic stories, 'The Illustrated Mum' Now 33, Dolphin navigates adulthood...

TodayFM and AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, have teamed up to help make the magic of Halloween more fun and friendly for everyone! We're raising awareness about the unique challenges Autistic people may face during the spooky season! Adam Harris is CEO and Founder of AsIAm. Adam highlights common barriers Autistic people face every day and especially how they can be magnified at Halloween like se...

Social Media star, Lip Sync Queen and Dancing with the Stars finalist Kayleigh Trappe as she visits her old school in Monaghan and travels to Dublin, Kerry, Connemara and Inis Oirr to meet a diverse group of learners, all of whom are on a learning journey through the Irish language. She also tells Alison all about her DMs from Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally that light up her week...

It is the show that helps house-hunters find their dream holiday home in the sun. The first episode aired in 2002!It has been running for 21 seasons! There has been several spin-off shows too! It's a real favourite for viewers who might be tender of a morning or just looking for some comfort viewing! But what has been the enduring appeal of such a simple show? Jasmine is the OG Presenter of the sh...

Susie Dent is the resident word expert in Dictionary Corner every week day on Channel 4's Countdown and on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, has appeared on many TV shows over the years whenever a Word Queen is required! She joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to tell us all about her new book Words for Life: That Will Make Every Day Better joined Susie answers the tough questions like what is the s...

Weekend Breakfast had an inspiring chat with rugby legend Paul O'Connell. Alison spoke to our Limerick national treasure as he takes a break from the pitch to explore remarkable initiatives off the field! Paul is helping to lead a new campaign to help support young people in Ireland. Toyota Ireland and Foróige’s 'Big Brother Big Sister' programme , a mentoring initiative for children aged 10 to 18...

Weekend Breakfast was delighted to welcome Comedian Peter McGann and Actor/Director Hugh O'Conor live in studio. They are part of a brand new show starting ion RTÉ 1 called Showkids. Set in a drama class for children led by the intriguing Miss Jessop, the series explores young Sam Curtin (played by Flynn Gray, star of Wednesday and the new Star Wars movie with Ryan Gosling!) Sam discovers, that wh...

This week on Weekend Breakfast, Alison Curtis is back with the brilliant Hazel from The Home Reset! After Hazel’s previous appearance became one of our most listened to podcasts ever, she's here to help us tackle our homes as we transition into autumn. Hazel shares her Top 5 Tips to create an organised and clutter-free space. From seasonal wardrobe rotations to efficient homework stations, the imp...

It's back to school time, and we’re here to help you make it delicious! Weekend Breakfast welcomes back the fab Lou Robbie from @littleloucooks and now a Sunday Times best-selling author and culinary wizard behind the hit cookbook, "Make and Freeze." Lou shares incredible ideas for both savoury lunchboxes and sweet treats that kids will actually want to eat! Discover how easy it is to whip up mini...

Here we dough again!! Iain enters the famous tent of the Great British Bake Off in its 16th series! Known online @ Thug. Loaf the Irish baker from Belfast has gained a huge following for his music inspired bakes! (Asap Rocky-Road anyone!!) Iain shares his unique baking journey, revealing how a last-day-of-uni loaf sparked his passion for creating over a thousand delicious breads since! He dives in...

Grab your stetsons and ready your yeehaws!! Paula MacSweeney in for Alison on Weekend Breakfast welcomes the fabulous Clodagh Lawlor, the vibrant voice behind the Country Hits show every Wednesday on Today FM! Clodagh shares her whirlwind journey to making her mark at the Rose of Tralee. Discover the passion that fuels her love for country music, and its huge popularity in Ireland. With an upcomin...

Star of Line of Duty, This is England, The Replacement, Insomnia among many others and most recently filming season 4 of Trigger Point   Actress Vicky McClure joins Alison Curtis on this week's Weekend Breakfast. Vicky shares the inspiring story behind her event Day Fever, a vibrant daytime disco experience that brings people from all walks of life together for an unforgettable dance party. W...

Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis chats with two incredible Irish surfing champions, Gearoid McDaid and Ruby Knox from Sligo and Kerry respectively. Ruby joins us live from the sun-soaked shores of Cornwall where she is competing! Gearoid is currently Ireland's top surfer and the first Irish surfer to ever claim gold at the European Championships! He shares his journey from a young boy in Sligo...

Join Alison Curtis on this week’s Weekend Breakfast for an inspiring chat with the incredible Lou Robbie from Little Lou Cooks! Galway based Lou shares her fascinating journey from professional chef to viral cooking sensation, revealing the story behind her explosive growth on social media during the pandemic! (one of her videos is close to 16 MILLION VIEWS!! Wowsers!) With her dedication to shari...

Alison Curtis chats to proud Corkonian and Telly super chef Clodagh McKenna . She tells Weekend Breakfast about the upcoming Cork on a Fork Festival, happening from August 13th to 17th and how it makes the city come alive. Clodagh has a deep-rooted passion for Cork’s culinary scene and the incredible local producers that make it truly special. With a nod to her journey in the food industry, Clodag...

'The War God Of Gardening!' could that be the title of a new Gardening show presented by the Munster and Ireland icon! Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis sits down with rugby legend Peter O'Mahony to delve into his passion for gardening. Nicknamed the 'War God' on the rugby pitch he has hung up his boots and shares how this gardening passion helped him throughout his career. Peter shares the hea...

Join Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast for an inspiring chat with Olympic hurdler Sarah Lavin! Sarah shares exciting news about the partnership between SPAR and Eurospar as official retail partners for Team Ireland heading to LA 2028. She reflects on the impact of last year's Olympic Games in Paris and how it's inspired young athletes across Ireland. As she discusses her journey from being a full...

"Let's just say there's Lederhosen involved Alison!" The very entertaining Sean Lally and his wife Elaine describe their latest video on their socials. They have embraced comedy so brilliantly that they've accumulated millions of views in their hilarious videos! The dynamic duo behind Hotel Woodstock in Clare are winners of the prestigious Gold Hospitality Business Award for 2024 and say their per...

Alison Curtis spoke to Katie Kirby the creator of the hugely popular Lottie Brooks books, an illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendships, embarrassment, fun and of course rabbits and Monster Munch! From first boyfriends, to stolen diaries, Lottie experiences all the highs and lows young girls do at her age. The series so far has sold over a million copies - The 8th installment is out...

Johannes is a much-loved pro dancer on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing show and now he returns to Ireland. The last time he was here with his own show he felt like a football superstar, "Everyone was cheering ole, ole ole. It was incredible. The love I got from that Irish crowd set me up for years to come!!" He tells Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast all about the show and his role, it'...

He found fame as a member of one of the hugely successful British and Irish bands The Wanted – since then he has wowed audiences in the West End and danced his way to win Strictly --- and his journey from Boyband to Books continues as he releases the highly anticipated sequel to his explosive debut Blood Flowers! It’s called Poison Tides and it’s written by Jay McGuiness.

When it was announced that Oasis would reform and embark on a 41 date tour – it seemed like a music miracle especially to the many diehard fans – and it’s those fans that have stood by the band of brothers. Noel and Liam fell out with each other but the fans never fell out with them. And now a fascinating and unique book called ‘And After All: A Fan History Of Oasis’ has been written entirely from...

Join Alison Curtis this week on Weekend Breakfast as she welcomes the multi-talented Jen Hatton, known for her hilarious takes on everyday life and lighting up social media with characters like Ms  Finglas Rachel! Jen opens up about her journey from viral TikTok star to podcast host of "The Unpopular Opinion." Together, they discuss her latest adventure—transforming her long-neglected ga...

Join Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast as she goes full Scandi! Culinary duo Russell and Patrick, also known as The Gastro Gays tell us about their fascinating love affair with Sweden, where they share their passion for Scandinavian culture, food, and music. Midsommar is Sweden's vibrant summer celebration and it kicks off this weekend and the lads tell us about their exciting collaboration with...