Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

There's a good chance you have seen him in your Instagram feed. With 165k followers and views well into the Millions @explorewithcriostoir  has showcased the very best that Ireland has to offer. Amazingly he only started his blogging only 2 years ago – he had an epiphany during Covid – travelling at home - made him realise just how much we had in Ireland. He wants to be an Ambassador for...

Norah is training for a mission scheduled for 2026 as part of an all-female crew on a spaceflight with IIAS and Virgin Galactic alongside American Kellie Gerardi and Canadian Dr. Shawna Pandya. She will become the first Irish person in space! Norah joined Alison Curtis to update us on the latest part of her adventure and to chat about a brand new documentary that reveals all about Ireland's involv...

Sarah was born with a rare genetic condition that affects her skull's development, requiring multiple life-changing surgeries from the age of six months. She is six now and thanks to expert care, she continues to thrive. She called in to chat to Alison Curtis alongside her Mum Diane who told us all about Sarah's journey and her courageous attitude to life and her brilliant baking skills!! The Grea...

Author, Pharmacist and holistic Influencer Jess Redden is a new Mum and is cherishing the moments with her 19th month old baby boy Bobby and Daddy Rob Kearney. From Babies to Bone Health: Jess popped in for a chat with her lovely Mum Linda on Mother's Day about a new campaign from the Irish Osteoporosis Society asking women over 65 to prioritise their bone health. It’s called the Make or Break cam...

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced a second show in Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on Wednesday 21st May 2025. Her show on Thursday 22nd May 2025 is completely sold out. She tells Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast how the Irish date was added at her insistence after Manager only had UK dates. And her gut was correct it was the first date to sell out straight away!  ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ has n...

@the_hungryhooker on Instagram ‘Bakes and Wee Treats’ is OUT NOW STATS: 615k followers:   243k followers on Facebook, 262k on Instagram, and 110k on TikTok. Jonny Murphy is a former professional rugby union player from Northern Ireland, who played hooker for Ulster (2015-17), Rotherham Titans (2017-18) and Connacht (2018-22). After a career-ending injury, turned to his other passion, baking....

The brains behind 'Captain Underpants' and 'Dog Man' to more. Dav Pilkey joined Alison Curtis to talk about his journey from a back of the class doodler to a multi-million best selling author and illustrator. Dav told Alison his inspirational story. He is very open about his ADHD diagnosis and wants to celebrate neurodivergency and inspire. He spent many hours placed in the corridor by Teachers wh...

Something a majority of parents are faced with at some point during their children’s life is picky eating. Here to provide some much need light on the issue is Louise Lennox an accredited fussy eating expert and runs a course called Picky Eaters Mealtime Makeover . Louise has work as a TV chef and food writer – she was a favourite on RTÉ’s The Restaurant as a pastry chef – but for years, she’s bee...

‘Celebrity Bear Hunt’ is a terrifying game of cat and mouse where Bear Grylls becomes the ultimate predator. If he catches them, they’re out. Tennis legend Boris Becker joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to discuss all of the trials and tribulations of his time on the show.

Imagine being stranded in the unforgiving Central American jungle, with Bear Grylls himself hunting you down. Now imagine former England rugby star Danny Cipriani is there with you! Spice Girl Mel B didn't have to imagine - it was real life! Mel B and Danny Cipriani joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about Celebrity Bear Hunt.

'Celebrity Bear Hunt' is the new Netflix series hosted by Holly Willoughby and Bear Grylls. An action-packed showdown throws an unexpected mix of famous faces into the wild, where they’ll have to prove they have the instincts, courage, and grit to survive. Holly Willoughby and Bear Grylls told Alison Curtis all about the new show.

The good doctor Ciara Kelly was in the house to discuss our listeners ailments - from shaky hands to ingrown toenails.

Singer and songwriter, Cian Ducrot joined Ray on the show to chat all about his big night in LA and how it felt to WIN his first ever Grammy!

Caroline Hirons, a renowned skincare expert, author, and entrepreneur, is bringing her live podcast Glad We Had This Chat to 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin in February 2025. She joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat all about it and why she can't stand snoring!

One of Ireland’s greatest ever rugby stars, Gordon D’Arcy, and its greatest No.10 never-to-have-been capped, Paul Howard (aka Ross O’Carroll Kelly), have once again teamed up for a new children’s book, 'Let’s Play Rugby'. The lads joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat all things rugby!

Friend of the show Shane Dan Byrne popped into studio with Alison to chat about his new tour Trouble Denim, selling out the 3Olympia Theatre with the 'Young Hot Guys' podcast and the type of cleaning you do when you listen to podcasts!

Sometimes your wildest dreams do really come true! Irish Taekwondo Olympian Jack Wooley and his pro partner Alexandra Vladimirov popped into studio with Alison Curtis ahead of their second week on Dancing With The Stars! Jack told Alison all about how his grandmother inspired his journey to the ballroom.

'The Great Pottery Throw Down' is back on our screens and in keeping with tradition, potter and judge Keith Brymer Jones joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast!

The newly divorced and unapologetically wild, Norma Sheahan is on tour! She is diving into her outrageous bucket list her with the help of her glow-up-savvy teenagers. She joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat all about her tour, wanting to represent Ireland at Eurovision and who she wants to DJ at her funeral.

He's back! Neven Maguire has got a new book 'Eat Out at Home,' which is full of tips for adding that extra bit of flair to your cooking. There's even a new way to do your potatoes this Christmas and Neven has all the tips for making it happen. Press the play button to hear all the tips and below are the recipes mentioned. Turkey Roulade with Maple Glaze: Serves 6–8 75g butter 1 large onion, finely...

Struggling to find the perfect Christmas Gift? Well, Mairead Ronan and Jenny Kelly have written a book 'What We Know Now: Lessons on Life, Love, Loss and Friendship' and we think it's perfect! The girls joined Alison in studio to chat about their book and a whole lot more!

Well if it isn't the one and only, Roz Purcell! Roz joined Alison in studio to chat all about her new book 'The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore', her love of birds and why so many people slide into her DM's to ask about proposal locations.

From The Wolfe Tones to Enoch Burke's Mother, Mario Rosenstock has some amazing ideas lined up for his tour next year. As part of Gift Grub celebrating 25 years this year, Mario is hitting the road early next year. He joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat all about it!

Based on the charming trilogy of children's books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis, 'That Christmas' follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! Actress Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve, Bad Sisters) joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat abo...

The Irish Farmers calendar is back again in its fifteenth year! Calendar creator Shauna Byrne and farming model Brendan Fanning chatted about the calendar, why its an important tradition and how Brendan ended up being chosen as the cover star for this years edition.