Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

The famous Irish author and dramatist Roddy Doyle joined us on Weekend Breakfast to tell all on his return to Paula Spencer with his new book, The Women Behind The Door – and he tells us what at moment during COVID he decided to write the book.

Aisling Larkin is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to new meals to try! With the weather warnings out in force this weekend, it's the perfect time to get prepared for the week ahead and make things a bit easier on yourself! Chatting with Alison, Aisling gives us her top tips on how to make meals that can stretch across a couple of days and shares some stunning recipes.

Author of over 100 books and a hero to thousands, Jacqueline Wilson celebrated the release of her latest book Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast. She tells us all about writing the new book, returning to some well-known characters and gives life advice that we loved hearing.

Cheese and crackers before bed? Absolutely! Graham Herterich aka The Cupcake Bloke has a new book out! 'Cook' explores traditional Irish cooking, with a modern twist. Graham popped into studio to chat about Mammy Salads, his love for food and what's the difference between dinner, supper and tea?

The eagerly-awaited debut novel from Zainab Boladale is an exciting and heartwarming coming-of-age story.  Zainab popped into studio to Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about 'Braids Take A Day', how she got into her career in television and why she loves Lahinch so much.

Who doesn't love the DirtBirds? DirtBirds are bringing their brand-new show Girls World Tour to 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th September 2024 and Leisureland, Galway on Saturday 12th October 2024. The hilarious duo popped into studio to chat about Mammy's at the school gate, Irish women in the airport and why they love performing.

Alison was joined on Weekend Breakfast by Olympian and Allianz ambassador, Rhasidat Adeleke after making history at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. At her first Olympic Games Rhasidat became the first Irish woman to reach an Olympic sprint final. Allianz are proud to be global and local partners of the Olympic movement and announced the renewal of their partnership with the Olympic Federation of Ire...

He's a Swiftie and proud! Spencer Matthews has taken on the challenge of a lifetime! He is currently in the middle of running 30 marathons in 30 days across the desert. He's aiming to set a World Record while raising funds for Global's Make Some Noise. He joined Alison Curtis LIVE from Jordan after completing marathon number 28.

Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson and Director Aoife Kelleher joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Mrs. Robinson, a new documentary film sharing the story of her life. The film features contributions from family, friends, and public figures like Christiana Figures and Richard Branson. The film is due for release in Ireland this autumn.

She is an incredible swimmer, an inspiration to young people and she is the moment! Olympic Bronze Medalist Mona McSharry joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to recap her time at the Paris Olympics and look ahead to the closing ceremony!

We are obsessed with the Olympics! As the final curtain falls on an amazing couple of weeks in Paris, Newstalk Presenter Kieran Cuddihy joined Alison to chat about a historic games for Team Ireland and he told us what sport he thinks he could compete in! Producer Cathal also told Alison some of his highlights from the games!

Alison Curtis kicked off Today FM’s My Town on Weekend Breakfast! The show was LIVE from The Lifeboat Inn in Courtmacsherry in the beautiful County Cork. It was all part of My Town here on Today FM – celebrating the small towns and villages that demonstrate the best in community spirit. Tánaiste Micheál Martin was in the area and popped in to chat about his love for the area and he even taught Ali...

The hilarious Julie Jay is going on tour! Before heading to All Together Now, she chatted with Alison Curtis about the shows she's got coming up, living in Kerry and how she's been heckled at home.

She Is The Angel Of Our Dreams! JADE has launched her solo career with her debut single 'Angel of my Dreams' and she joined Paula MacSweeney on Weekend Breakfast to chat about the meaning behind it, what songs she would love to sample in the future and why she loves Eurovision SO MUCH!

'I Love You, I Love You, I Love You,' - Rumour has it if you say it three times in a row, people fall in love with you! Laura Dockrill, British author, illustrator and performance poet joined Alison to chat about her experience with postpartum psychosis and how her new novel 'I Love You, I Love You, I Love You' is based on her first love.

Actor Robert Sheehan joined Paula MacSweeney on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his role in 'Reunion' at Galway International Arts Festival. He also told us about THAT Instagram post of a gravestone with his name on it!

Is there 'Someone in the Attic?' Bestselling author, Andrea Mara joined Alison Curtis to chat about how she decided on the career path of an author, her new book 'Someone in the Attic' and finding out one of her novels was being made into a TV series...

Haven't you heard? Michael Fry has only gone and got his own radio show! Comedian Michael Fry joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new show 'Lunchtime with Michael Fry' and quashing the beef with the Young Hot Guys.

"Do you like doughnuts?" Marty Gleeson is an Irish comedian from Limerick in Ireland based in London. She recently won the LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2024 and is known for her offbeat and disarming performance style. She has also secured a place at the Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. She joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about her recent success a...

Zak Moradi joined Alison on the show this weekend. Zak came to Ireland from Iran when he was just 11, and had to learn to speak English from scratch. Now he's won hurling championships with his club and volunteers as a coach with his club and with Kellogs Cul Camps! For the full chat, hit the play button!

The Leaving Cert weather is finally here! We've some sunny days coming which makes it the perfect weather for getting the barbecue out! Gina and Karol from The Daly Dish chatted barbecue recipes with Alison and these are must-makes. For the full chat, hit the play button! Summer Lemon Pasta Serves 2 What you need : 200g pasta (whichever type you prefer) 2 garlic cloves sliced finely 1 to 2 c...

She's a winner baby! The iconic Belfast beauty, Blu Hydrange, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 1 and Dancing With The Stars Runner-Up, joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat all things Pride and how she got her drag name.

Name a more iconic duo? We'll wait! Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, the authors behind the 'Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling' series popped into studio with Alison to tell us all about their new venture, The Ballygobbard Project. The girls also talked about why Emer has PTSD from a quiz show she was on when she was a teenager, setting up a joint bank account and what do you call those GAA plaits...

What do you get when you mix animals and space? A great idea for a children's book, that's what! Comedian and author, David Walliams joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new book 'Astrochimp', what it's like working with his friend Matt Lucas again and how he ended up getting his own branded Tupperware containers! Who doesn't love Tupperware?

Bridgerton fever has hit Today FM! Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton joined Alison Curtis in studio to chat about the third series of Bridgerton and THOSE raunchy scenes. And in radio first, Luke Newton's secret talent was revealed to Nicola LIVE on air!