Oliver Callan
Oliver Callan charms the nation with the best of entertainment, trending topics, sports, the arts and everything in between - all with a touch of craic.
Episodes
Cop on and get on with it - Oliver's Take on the GAA controversy
Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Denis is the latest contestant to be murdered and Grainnes shock exit - The Traitors Ireland
Oliver is joined by Denis and Gráinne as their Traitors Ireland journey comes to and end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Doing death well" with Dr Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire
From funeral sandwiches to talking to the bees, Dr Mairtin Mac Con Iomaire: TU Dublin Centre of Irish Studies on the many traditions associated with the Irish reputation for "doing death well" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chasing winter sun with Paul Hackett
Paul Hackett, CEO and co-founder of Click&Go Holidays joins Oliver in studio to share his advice for anyone chasing some winter sun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author Adam Cohen's latest novel
Oliver is joined in by author Adam Cohen to discuss his latest novel 'Captain's Dinner', the incredible story of a shipwreck, a stomach churning decision, and a murder trial that changed history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gaff Goddess Laura de Barra helps us get autumn ready
Gaff Goddess author, Laura de Barra shares all her tips on how to get your home autumn ready.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why breaking up was the best thing Oasis ever did
'Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger ' is in Irish cinemas from today and Alan Corr, RTÉ, Entertainment Journalist has given it a 4-star review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Páraic Kerrigan's journey on The Traitors Ireland comes to an end
Páraic Kerrigan joins Oliver to talk about his traitor journey and last night's explosive episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Sandi Toksvig on her new travel series around Ireland
Comedian Sandi Toksvig joins Oliver to tell him about her new Channel 4 travel series "Sandi's Ireland – A Literary Journey"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicola Brennan becomes Leitrim's new manager
Sligo woman Nicola Brennan talks to Oliver about her newly appointed position as manager of the men's first team at Leitrim GAA club Melvin Gaels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Doctors with comedians Val Troy and Orla Diamantino
Book Doctors Val Troy and Orla Diamantino join Oliver in studio to share their favourite titles on books to make you laugh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fergus Sweeney's review of the film Pressure
Oliver chats to Fergus Sweeney in Blacksod about the special screening of the film Pressure, and his famous grandmother's links to the story behind it from the lighthouse in Mayo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Gaelmaxxing’ with Síomha Hennessy
Síomha Hennessy joins Oliver live in studio to talk about her brand new bilingual show with a great title “Gaelmaxxing”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Entertainment updates
Ali Ryan from Goss.ie joined us in studio to give us the latest from the world of entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Scott's latest movie Pressure
Actor Andrew Scott talks about his memories from Mayo and his upcoming movie Pressure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Comic book festival in Greystones
We’re diving into the world of comics with author and illustrator Alan Nolan, as the Jumping Off the Page children’s comic book festival returns to Greystones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two lucky women who attended Katie Taylor's last fight
On Friday in Bray we gave away the final tickets for Katie’s finale in Croke Park. Noreen Scanlon worked in the canteen in Katie's school - St. Killian's – for many years and fed her the sausage rolls that made her a champ.Sara Lally is a Katie super fan we also spoke to on Friday who had a wearable tricolour ready for the night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Documentary on legendary All Black rugby star Jonah Lomu
Gavin Fitzgerald, the Irish director of a new documentary charting the life and times of rugby's first superstar, Jonah Lomu, joined us in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Traitors: Fionula Linehan and Saoirse Joyce
Fionula Linehan and Saoirse Joyce spill the tea on their Traitors experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Madeleine and Amelie – Katie Taylor's nieces
Madeleine and Amelie Taylor popped out of class to talk to us! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former EBU Super Featherweight champion - Eric Donovan and 'The Mammy of Irish Boxing' Anna Moore
Someone who knows Katie well is former EBU Super Featherweight champion, Eric Donovan. He joins Oliver ahead of Katie's long-awaited bout in Croke Park which brings down the curtain on a fairytale career. Oliver is also joined by 'The Mammy of Irish Boxing' Anna Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver Callan is joined by Katie Taylor’s Family
Oliver is joined by Katie’s brother Peter Taylor and his wife Kim and children, nieces of the world champion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohue chats with Katie Taylor fans in Bray
Brenda Donohue talks with locals in Scallywags Creche in Bray as they gear up for the Katie Taylor fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dara O’Briain chats to Oliver Callan ahead of Katie Taylor fight
Bray native Dara O’Briain chats to Oliver Callan ahead of Katie Taylor's Croke Park finale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deirdre Gogarty - Ireland’s first female World Boxing Champion
Ireland’s first female World Boxing Champion Deridre Gogarty joins Oliver and reflects on just how far the sport has come since her early days, being barred from fighting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three Bray natives join Oliver in the roadcaster ahead of the Katie Taylor fight
Mark Kavanagh AKA the artist RASHER, Professor Luke O'Neill and 2fm Presenter Blathnaid Treacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
VISITING CRITIC - Cecelia Ahern goes Locksmithing
Our Visiting Critic, Cecelia Ahern tells Oliver about Love Unlocked and Detective Thingy Majiggy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laura Whitmore on how Katie Taylor helped her on the road to journalism
Bray native Laura Whitmore tells Oliver how Katie Taylor helped her on the road to journalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish football legend Áine O'Gorman joins Oliver Callan ahead of the Katie Taylor fight
Áine O'Gorman, Bray Wanderers Academy Director and former teammate joins Oliver in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohue speaks with Bray locals ahead of the Katie Taylor fight
Brenda Donohue caught up with the crowds in Bray once again ahead of Saturday's fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Taylor's brother in law joins Oliver in studio
Katie Taylor's brother in law, Trevor McMahon, from Liberty Boxing Club in Bray joins Oliver in studio to discuss Katie's journey to success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sebastian Barry's latest novel 'The Newer World'
Award winning novelist Sebastian Barry joins Oliver in studio. He's had two Costa awards, five Booker prize nominations, and now his latest story The Newer World, one of the most anticipated novels of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ann Higgins from Temple Street on teaching children while they are in hospital
Principal of Temple Street Hospital School, Ann Higgins joins Oliver in studio to tell him about teaching children while they are in hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'At Your Service' with Francis and John Brennan returns
John Brennan and Francis Brennan join Oliver in studio as they reach the TV milestone of their 100th episode of 'At Your Service' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why are so many famous actors suddenly hitting the road with their bands?
Olivia Fahy joins Oliver to discuss why are so many famous actors suddenly hitting the road with their bands?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'An Balla' - New TG4 documentary series
TG4 Presenter Síle Nic Chonaonaigh on her new series An Balla which explores the human impact of borders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The vanished and murdered from The Traitors Ireland
We uncloak episode three of The Traitors Ireland, with Laura and Seán A, who were eliminated last night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reducing your winter costs with Conor Pope
Winter bills can cost us thousands more than summer ones but Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times, joins Oliver with things you can start doing now to take the sting out of them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Avoiding fast food and giving children a healthy start with Joe Wicks
The Body Coach, Joe Wicks tells Oliver about avoiding fast food and giving children a healthy start. His brand-new book Healthy Start: Fresh and Fuss-free Meals for All the Family is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to renovate your home with Vicki Notaro
Author Vicki Notaro has just finished renovating her new home. She shares the lessons learned, the monies saved and how to do it without losing your mind! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival
Oliver speaks to Aideen McBride, who is a storyteller at this year's Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emma & Edelle are eliminated from The Traitors Ireland
We delve into the skullduggery of episode 2 of The Traitors Ireland with Emma & Edelle, who were eliminated last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Day of School report with Brenda Donohue
Brenda Donohue is at St Raphael's National School in Ballyfermot Dublin meeting the mums and dads, as their little darlings walk through the school door for the first time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Happy, Thank you, More please' with Kyla Cobbler
Oliver chats with Kyla Cobbler about her hilarious and inspiring memoir which charts her life before and after her meteoric rise to comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why running isn't really about running at all with Chris Bennett
Chris Bennett, Nike's Global Head Coach – a real-life Ted Lasso - explains to Oliver why running isn't really about running at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back to School Gaeilge le Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
Our favourite Gaeilgeoir, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, shares a cúpla frása a bhaineann leis back to school with Oliver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tommy used to work on the Dart - Oliver's Take
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Traitors Ireland fangirl Justine Stafford
The Traitors Ireland returned last night – and we got to meet the 23 players and discover the Traitors selected, all hoping for a fifty grand jackpot. Traitors Ireland fangirl Justine Stafford to go through who are the stars of the new season and who are the shneaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Black History Walking Tour of Dublin
Jess Majekodunmi tells Oliver about developing a first of its kind Black History Walking Tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is the Hot School Meals Programme working?
As the Hot School Meals Programme rolls out again in primary schools, Niamh O’Reilly asks what’s the point of if children aren’t given time to eat it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donal Skehan and his new TV show 'Donal’s Italian Kitchen'
Donal Skehan joins Oliver to talk about his new TV show ‘Donal’s Italian Kitchen’ and how much he loved filming in Pisa, Florence and Montalcino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Goss with Ali Ryan
Oliver gets the latest celeb and pop culture news with Ali Ryan from Goss.ieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waving at workmen - Dermot's Take
Dermot's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Electric Picnic survival tips with Catherine Ryan
We get the ultimate Electric Picnic survival tips from the woman behind EP Banter, Catherine Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Redheads: A Visual Celebration of the World's Rarest Hair Type
Longford based photographer Shelley Corcoran has had a lifelong obsession with our most unusual hair colour, so much so that she's devoted an entire book of photographs to the subject.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish Military Museum closes its doors for the final time this weekend
After 12 years bringing history to life Collon, the Irish Military Museum is closing its doors for the final time this weekend. Founder William Sullivan joins us to look back at the remarkable collection – and explain why it’s the end of an era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Des Bishop lost out on the acting role of a lifetime thanks to Bradley Cooper
Comedian Des Bishop talks about golfing with Republicans and how he lost out on the acting role of a lifetime thanks to Bradley Cooper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Candice Duffy - Ringmistress of Tom Duffy's Circus
Dermot speaks to Candice Duffy, Ringmistress of Tom Duffy's Circus, after a lot of love came in for them on yesterday’s show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Screen Team with Dave Fanning & Olivia Fahy
With all the info on what's worth watching this weekend, our Screen Team, Dave Fanning and Olivia Fahy, join Dermot with their top picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you seen this invoice for tiger insurance? - Dermot's Take
Dermot's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Traitors Uncloaked returns with Kevin McGahern
Comedian and Cavan man Kevin McGahern gets ready for more betrayals and banishing as The Traitors Uncloaked returns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choosing the 'Old-Money Face' option
Irish Independent columnist Mary McCarthy wants to start a movement, a sort of gang for those of us who want to live with lines and wrinkles, for people who are so comfortable in their skin - they dare not interfere with Mother Nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make-up artist Megan O’Conor and her plans to scale Kilimanjaro
Dermot hears from make-up artist Megan O’Conor and her plans to scale Kilimanjaro in honour of her late mum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'The Impossible Job' - William Ralston's new book about referees
Dermot speaks to William Ralston, a sportswriter who trained to be a soccer referee will tell us why between being booed by crowds, sworn at by players and spat on from the stands – refereeing might just be the hardest job in professional football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Curry and The Rocky Horror Picture Show
We look back at Tim Curry's defining performance as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Linus O'Brien, whose father Richard O'Brien, wrote one of the most successful musicals of all time!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chalkfest: Community Street Art Event with Limerick Printmakers
Jess Tobin, Director of Limerick Printmakers, tells Dermot about a lovely little event happening on the streets of Limerick this Saturday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
70 year old woman breaking world swimming records
Dermot speaks to Boston based Maura Twomey, who completed the Triple Crown of open water swimming last week, and set a new world record!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September is the new January and Journalling with Caoimhe de Fréin
As we head towards the autumn, Caoimhe de Fréin, Life Design Coach and founder of DEFRÉIN, tells Dermot about September being the “second January” and why so many of us feel ready for a reset after the summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating 30 years of the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland
Sharon Treacy-Dunne, CEO Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland and Peace Proms; Grahame Harris, Pipe and drum section; Katie Rose Weir, Soloist; all tell Dermot about the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland who have been bringing peace through music on the island since 1995.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prepping teen girls for their period
Dermot speaks to Georgie Sliney McCormack and Dr Louise Fitzgerald from the Balance Project about how to help prep teen girls for their period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meath farmers opening their gates to educate the world on dairy farming
Dermot speaks to Jake and Jim Harlin, the father-and-son duo, about opening their dairy farm to the public this weekend, offering a firsthand look at how your food gets from farm to fork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Memories of performing with and for Dolly Parton
Singer, fiddler and founding member of Altan, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh tells Dermot about her remarkable connection with Dolly Parton. Uillean Piper, Patrick D'Arcy, tells Dermot about performing for Dolly's 80th birthday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where is the dirty zone in your house? - Dermot's Take
Dermot's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kerry Architect Tadgh Casey
Tadgh Casey tells Dermot about the new series of Cheap Irish Homes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unpacking all the nuances of Technostress with Niamh Moynihan
Niamh Moynihan, founder of Better Workday, unpacks all the nuances of the term 'Technostress' for Dermot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LOVE IS..... Blindfolded Speed Dating event in Cork City
Christine Hogan tells Dermot about the 'Blindfolded Speed Dating' event taking place in Cork City this Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Newry man whose soup recipe has gone global thanks to SJP
Dermot chats to Kieran McArdle, Owner of @Bitewise95, tells Dermot how his soup recipe has gone global, thanks to the influence of one Sarah Jessica Parker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Electric Picnic preview with Evelyn O'Rourke
If you’re off to Stradbally this weekend we have all you need to know for this year’s Electric Picnic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Autumn/Winter is the most popular and important time of year in fashion
Ann-Marie O’Connor on why Autumn/Winter is the most popular and important time of year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The excessive pinging of parental whatsapp groups - Dermot's Take
Dermot's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
