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Oliver Callan

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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    Oh Right, Yeah with Laura O’Connell & Abi Danniston

    Oliver chats to comedians Laura O'Connell and Abi Denniston about taking their budding friendship online with their podcast recommended to us by Dawn French last week.

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    The Kabin Crew and Cruinniú na nÓg

    Rosaleen Brady, a mentor at the Kabin; and Dylan McCarthy, one of the multi-talented Crew; chat with Oliver.

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    How gambling hijacked sport with Darragh McGee

    Donegal academic, Dr Darragh McGee, discusses how the gambling industry has dangerously embedded itself into soccer. Imitation Games: How Gambling Hijacked Sport, by Dr Darragh McGee, is out now.

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    Supermarket loyalty schemes

    Mrs Smart Money, Kel Galavan, explains how best to make use of the multitude of supermarket loyalty cards and vouchers and clubs.

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    The Hollywood sign in Wicklow launches tomorrow

    Tommy Tutty, Hollywood Tidy Towns, tells Oliver about the Hollywood sign in Wicklow.

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    Dublin life and returning to the stage with Brianna Corrigan

    Brianna Corrigan of the Beautiful South tells Oliver about her Dublin life and returning to the stage.

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    Summer Style, trends, tips and buys with Megan Fox

    Oliver gets all the Summer Style, trends, tips and buys - budget and investment buys for men & women, from stylist Megan Fox

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    Fleetwood Mac’s longtime manager Dennis Dunstan

    Fleetwood Mac’s longtime manager, Dennis Dunstan, was once described as “the highest paid babysitter in the world”, joins Oliver to tell all.

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    Stories of Ireland’s offshore islands with Pamela de Brí

    From the Blaskets to Tory to Sherkin and Lambay, artist Pamela de Brí has spent six years painting, researching and uncovering the stories of Ireland’s islands for her exhibition ‘Ar an Imeall’.

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    Inside the SNL UK’s writers’ room with Gráinne Maguire

    Navan comedian Gráinne Maguire takes Oliver behind the scenes of SNL UK’s writers’ room and meeting Tina Fey.

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    Strories behind the photo with Kildare star and his Granny at Minor Final

    Kildare footballer, Logan Tennyson was slipped €50 by his grandmother, Kathleen Clancy, after scoring a goal in the Leinster Minor Football Final.

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    Happily Murrayed with Conor Murray and Joanna Cooper

    Content creator Joanna Cooper and her husband, Munster and Ireland rugby legend, Conor Murray tell Oliver about their new podcast ‘Happily Murrayed’.

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    The hidden worlds of Wild Connemara with Eoin Warner

    From basking sharks off the Atlantic coast to red deer roaming beneath the Twelve Bens, wildlife presenter Eoin Warner takes us deep into the hidden worlds of Connemara.

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    A Sheepdog Named Oscar: Love & Companionship in Rural Ireland

    Dara Waldron tells Oliver about his new book 'A Sheepdog Named Oscar: Love & Companionship in Rural Ireland' a story of love and companionship in Rural Ireland from one man and his sheepdog.

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    The latest celeb & pop culture goss with Ali Ryan

    Ali Ryan, founder of Goss.ie, drops into give us the latest goss.

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    Pádraig O’Hora is home after conquering Mount Everest

    Oliver catches up with former Mayo intercounty footballer, Pádraig O’Hora, who is just back home after making it to the top of Mount Everest.

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    Visiting Critic: maestro David Brophy plays the bagpipes!

    The conductor becomes the conductee – maestro David Brophy takes on the bagpipes as our Visiting Critic!

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    Some lifestyle trends for Summer 2026 with Vicki Notaro

    Vicki Notaro joins Oliver with the big lifestyle trends for summer 2026 in dating, food, drinks, travel, fashion, beauty & homes.

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    Rugby Champions Cup Final preview with Tommy Bowe

    Ireland legend Tommy Bowe previews the Rugby Champions Cup Final and of course Ulster’s 20-year wait for silverware could end in Bilbao in the Challenge Cup final.

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    Books on Board - The Dublin Bus Book Club

    Oliver speaks to Carmel Ryan, who spends a lot of time on buses and has decided to sign up.

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    Screen Team: Dave Fanning & Olivia Fahy with screening tips

    Our screen team, Oliva Fahy, Entertainment Journalist; and Dave Fanning guide us through the best viewing ahead of the weekend.

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    Rudi Douglas duets with Kylie Minogue

    Rudi Douglas, Irish singer, songwriter and pianist, tells Oliver about how he got to duet with Kylie Minogue in London. Photo credit: Sam Lort and Netflix.

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    A life of film, theatre and traitors with Alan Cumming

    And Hollywood Star Alan Cumming on a life of film, theatre and traitors. The Pitlochry Festival Theatre 2026 season runs until the end of the year.

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    Sarah Gilmartin and her latest novel 'Little Vanities'

    Oliver chats to author Sarah Gilmartin about her latest novel Little Vanities, which tells the story of a tight knit trio whose ties start to unravel due to all kinds of desires.

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    The National Famine Museum & Famine Way Award

    They’ve spent decades preserving Ireland’s famine history, now Caroilín Callery and her 91-year-old father Jim have received a major award for all their hard work.

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    Does old-school parenting deserve a comeback?

    Journalist Niamh O'Reilly joins Oliver to ask whether modern parents have become afraid to say no and whether this old-school parenting trick deserves a comeback.

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    The Irish Concertina Orchestra with Pádraig Rynne & Hannah Twomey

    Pádraig Rynne, one of the most influential folk musicians of his generation; and Hannah Twomey, a concertina player and an All-Ireland champion from Cork, tell Oliver about the Irish Concertina Orchestra.

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    'I'm not going to shut up' - Why Dawn French wrote her most personal novel yet

    The comedy legend, actress and bestselling author, Dawn French, talks to Oliver about the difficult real life backstory behind her new novel ‘Enough’.

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    The Dubliners Encore with Ceoladh Sheahan & Paula McCann

    We celebrate the legacy of The Dubliners with John Sheahan’s daughter, Ceoladh and the late Luke Kelly’s niece, Paula.

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    What has Sally Hayden learnt about life and love?

    Oliver talks to the award winning journalist Sally Hayden about her new book 'This Is Also a Love Story-Searching for Good in a Divided World'

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    Newbridge gears up for the Crochet Olympics

    Oliver chats to Annie Morris from Kildare Yarn Bombers about the far from cutthroat world of competitive crocheting, as Newbridge prepares to host the Crochet Olympics next month.

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    Jobs in the garden for May into June with Ealma Purcell

    Summer planting, watering tricks and the famous ‘Chelsea Chop’, gardener Ealma Purcell joins Oliver with the jobs we should all be doing in the garden right now.

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    Grief and the wild world of Drag Kings with Emer Dineen

    From rave stages to the Abbey Theatre, performer Emer Dineen joins Oliver to talk about grief, identity and Drag Kings, and why bringing her pop star glam show 0800-CUPID to Cork is a homecoming.

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    People Like Us: The remarkable story behind Julie Parsons' family

    After a successful career writing fiction, author Julie Parsons tells Oliver why she has decided to write the most remarkable story behind her own family in her memoir ‘People Like Us’.

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    Yvonne Connolly makes her acting debut in a Bill Nighy film

    Oliver speaks to Yvonne Connolly about her first acting role in a Bill Nighy film, 500 Miles, which came about thanks to her horseriding skills.

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    Yacht inspired by Ernest Shackleton to become a floating classroom

    Naomh McElhatton, director of the ‘Spirit of Shackleton’ project, tells Oliver how a yacht inspired by Ernest Shackleton is set to become a floating classroom for young people, STEM & ocean science research & leaders across the country.

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    Sibling rivalry and how to tackle it with Reg Igoe

    Play therapist Reg Igoe talks to Oliver about sibling rivalry and how to tackle it.

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    Armagh bring their shooting boots to Clones - Oliver's Take

    Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

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    Michael Darragh McAuley goes skydiving in Costa Rica

    Eight-time All-Ireland winner Michael Darragh MacAuley reviews the weekend’s provincial finals and tells us about skydiving into Costa Rica in Uncharted with Ray Goggins.

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    How did Jeff Goldblum go from Jurassic Park to Jazz?

    Jeff Goldblum tells Oliver about his lifelong love of music and bringing his band to Dublin later this month.

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    Dead Dad Society: A Father's Day Comedy Show for the Bereaved

    As Father’s Day approaches, Oliver chats to Ian Lynam and Ben Morgan about taking part in Dead Dad Society, a unique gig where all the comedians on the line-up share one thing in common – they’ve lost their Dads.

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    London Irish team on verge of historic treble in English non-league football

    Denis O Mahony, One of the founding members, tells Oliver about Hibernian London FC.

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    The Galway GAA star ‘shortlisted’ Love Island with Ali Ryan

    We get the latest celeb and pop culture news with Ali Ryan from Goss.ie.

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    Masters of music with Martin Hayes

    Our Masters of Music series continues with the mighty Martin Hayes of County Clare, armed with his finest fiddle.

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    Comedian David Nihill: biggest selling Irish stand up in America

    Comedian David Nihill on how he overcame a crippling fear of public speaking to become one of the biggest Irish comedians on social media and the biggest selling Irish stand-up in America.

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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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