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
Keeping the legacy and songs of Jason Rock alive
Jason Rock will be Remembering his father Dickie Rock and how he’s keeping his legacy and songs alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shane Gillen's portrait honouring the late Brenda Fricker
Shane Gillen tells Oliver about his new portrait honouring the late Brenda Fricker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohue is back on the road to hear from Mayo fans
Brenda Donohue is back on the road to hear from Mayo fans ahead of their GAA final against Kerry on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visiting Critic: Val Troy goes Gaelmaxxing
Val Troy, accountant turned comedian is this week's Visiting Critic. We asked her to speak as Gaeilge to strangers. Did she make any friends or scare them away? All will be revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Tickets are like Gold Dust' with Tim Buckley
Oliver speaks to Kerry fan and wordsmith - Tim Buckley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kilkenny comedian Mike Rice is heading back to Edinburgh Fringe
Comedian Mike Rice tells Oliver about his new show, podcast & performing at Altogether Now & the Edinburgh Fringe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The people of Connacht are Mayo mythered! - Oliver's Take
Oliver's monologue on Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruth Maxwell on being ‘reborn’ in the aftermath of a health scare
Oliver speaks to advocate Ruth Maxwell who lost her sense of self 10 years after a violent knife attack. But she was in a sense reborn after going through even more difficulties as if that wasn’t challenge enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayo & Kerry fans coming home for the match on Sunday
Helena O Sullivan and Michael Ruane - We'll have Mayo fans and Kerry fans coming home from opposite sides of the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vicki Notaro's new book: Anywhere But Here
Careers, marriage, friendship, mental health and fresh starts, bestselling author Vicki Notaro tackles midlife crisis and what can happen when you think you have it all worked out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'No bake' Summer desserts with Shane Smith
Cavan chef Shane Smith tells Oliver his ideas on cool, chilled treats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ubh by Paudie Murray, is a cracking success!
Oliver speaks to 9 year-old Paudie Murray, from Moveen in west Clare, who is proving you're never too young to start a business. His homegrown venture, Ubh by Paudie, is already a cracking success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North of Ireland, northern Ireland or just Ireland - Emer Maguire
Emer Maguire, comedian, musician, writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tempest
Music from Tempest, a powerful ensemble of traditional Irish musicians from Ulster, headlining The Gig Rig at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann next month. Bláithín Mhic Cana on vocals, Luke Ward on Bouzouki and Vocals, Aaron O’Hagan on Uilleann Pipes and Brendan Mulholland on Flutes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver's Take on Belfast and Black Cab Tour (possibly joined by Billy Scott)
Oliver's monologue on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fashion designer Sara O'Neill
Sara O'Neill known for creating some of the most magical creation worn by celebrities on red carpets joined Oliver at Belfast City Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Broadcaster Julian Simmons
Julian Simmons, Northern Ireland broadcaster joined Oliver at Belfast City Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BBQ expert Jim Moore
Jim Moore, author of the cookbook How to BBQ Everything joined Oliver Callan at Belfast City Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Paddy McDonnell
Paddy McDonnell, comedian joined Oliver at Belfast City Hall. He plays the Paddy Power Comedy Festival at the Iveagh Gardens this weekend, and then brings his Gouts Out tour all around the county.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary Lightbody: Snow Patrol
Northern Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol joined Oliver at Belfast City Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The McCleans
Husband and wife, Niall and Bronagh McClean have been instrumental in bringing Fleadh Cheoil to Belfast. The couple along with their four young children will be performing and competing at the Fleadh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dublin Horse Show is returning to the RDS
Oliver meets Fiona Sheridan, first woman to direct the Show; and Brian & Jolene Cash, a horse-mad family who happily swap a foreign holiday for a week in a horse truck just to be there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Prasifka with books to get you back reading
Author Catherine Prasifka drops in as our new 'Book Doctor' - 'prescribing' books to get you back into reading and away from the doomscrollingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dad’s Don’t Cry - the often silent conversation about grief
Peter Shelley tells Oliver about his new podcast Dad's Don't Cry, which is helping break the silence around male grief. The series explores the impact of losing a child through SIDS, stillbirth, illness and long-term medical conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohoe meets Fitzy from Love Island
Brenda Donohoe meets Fitzy from Love IslandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will the Walsh Sisters ever get their glassy house? - Oliver's Take
Oliver's monologue on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gogglebox is on the hunt for its next set of sofa stars
Oliver is joined by two titans of telly, 10-year veterans of Gogglebox Ireland Dawn and Dale, as the show is on the hunt for its next set of sofa stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohue meets some of the winning Limerick team
Brenda Donohue reports live from the team hotel, after Limerick's win over Galway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to survive a long road trip with your kids
Niamh O'Reilly, freelance journalist and parenting columnist for TheJournal.ie, shares her tips on surviving those long and sometimes tetchy family road trips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Brightening Air with Derbhle Crotty & Aisling Kearns
Tik Tok star and actor Aisling Kearns drops in with Derbhle Crotty to talk about Conor McPherson's new play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's newest neurodivergent school
The founders of Ireland's newest neurodivergent school, Mareike Bartel & Rachel Connolly, join Brendan in studio to tell us why it is so badly needed and just what it takes to get one set up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest celeb & pop culture goss with Alexandra Ryan
Brendan gets the latest celeb and pop culture news with Alexandra Ryan from Goss.ieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The revival of Ireland's historic placename with Dave McGinn
We learn about the revival of Ireland's historic placenames, with Dave McGinn, the founder of Baile Beo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World Cup Final roundup with Alan Cawley
Alan Cawley recaps on Spain's win over Argentina last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Up for the Match with Jacqui Hurley and Dáithí Ó Sé
Up for the Match's Jacqui Hurley and Dáithí Ó Sé join Oliver in studio ahead of the Hurling final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohue reports live from Limerick
Brenda Donohue reports live from Limerick ahead of the Hurling final against Galway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohue reports live from Galway
Brenda Donohue reports live from Galway, after a trip from Limerick ahead of the Hurling final against Limerick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visiting Critic: Camille O’Sullivan sells fruit & veg on Moore Street
Oliver is joined by our latest Visiting Critic, singer Camille O'Sullivan, who has been out learning all the tricks of the trade selling fruit and veg on Moore Street!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Screen Team with Olivia Fahy & Dave Fanning
Our screen team Dave Fanning & Olivia Fahy give their verdict on the ‘The Odyssey’ & other TV and film releases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bartenders’ Race at the 2026 Liberty Festival
Oliver is joined by Eimear Salmon and Sabrina O'Reilly from The Liberty Belle, one of the 20 pubs in Dublin's Liberties vying to be the next winner of The Bartenders' Race!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup Final preview with Alan Cawley
And then there were two! RTÉ pundit Alan Cawley, previews the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Ryan Howard's new novel 'Buyer Beware'
Best-selling author Catherine Ryan Howard tells Oliver about her latest thriller 'Buyer Beware' which is inspired by houses with horrible histories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reporting on Popes and interviewing the faithful with Colm Flynn
Colm Flynn, a reporter with a global Catholic media group tells Oliver about reporting on Popes and interviewing the faithful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's 60 years of hurt for England - Oliver's Take
Oliver's monologue on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Irish Girl Guides celebrate their 115-year anniversary
The Irish Girl Guides celebrate their 115-year anniversary we wonder what are they doing to keep the attention of the screen generation? Aisling Claffey Healion, Chief Commissioner, joins Oliver in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A dignified aerial ash releasing service in Kerry
Oliver speaks to Sean Lynch, a funeral director in Kerry and owner of Aerial Farewell, who has launched a very interesting way to scatter the ashes of the deceased.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Skateboarding all along the Wild Atlantic Way with Becky Gilmour
Oliver speaks to Becky Gilmour, the adventurer who skateboarded all along the Wild Atlantic Way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
World Cup fans have just discovered the GAA - Oliver's Take
Oliver's monologue on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lorraine Kelly on family, fiction and four decades on screen
The Queen of daytime television Lorraine Kelly talks family, fiction and four decades on screen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gardening Jobs for July with Ealma Purcell
Oliver chats to Ealma Purcell from The Poppy Garden in County Meath who has a list of jobs for July.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The inaugural Kerry Arts and Human Rights Festival
This weekend, Kerry hosts its first-ever Arts & Human Rights Festival. Oliver meets the two women behind it, artist and peace activist Mary Moynihan, and a human rights defender Mary Lawlor formerly of Amnesty, to hear more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jay Duffy moves from the small screen to the big stage
From building a successful screen career to trekking Uganda's Mountains and now returning to West Story in Concert, Jay Duffy joins Oliver for a chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surviving Sepsis and call for follow-up care & awareness
Katelyn Walsh tells Oliver about her serious brush with sepsis while interning as a nursing student and is on a mission to create awareness about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richard Malone's soft sculptures from a lambing shed
Wexford artist Richard Malone tells Oliver about making soft sculptures from a lambing shed in Stradbally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's first international and migrant inclusive Gaelic team
With the GAA World Games now in full swing down in Waterford, Oliver is joined by members of Ireland's first explicitly international and migrant inclusive Gaelic team, Na Gaeil Nua.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aunties of agony with Sharon Mannion and Norma Sheahan
Who better to banish any undercurrent of woes or worries but our aunties of agony, Norma Sheahan and Sharon Mannion?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A preview for the World Cup semi-finals with Alan Cawley
The semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup get underway tonight. Alan Cawley is beside himself with excitement and joins Oliver in studio next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is there an option to rat out shoddy public services? - Oliver's Take
Oliver's monologue on Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A ‘re-imagining’ of vintage couture with Helen Cody
Dermot talks to one of Ireland’s foremost fashion designers, Helen Cody, about finding her latest pivot in life and all things sartorial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eoghan Matthews - the CEO and Co-Founder of CeolConnect
Dermot is joined by Eoghan Matthews, the CEO and Co-Founder of CeolConnect, a new music platform looking to simplify that music-booking process in Ireland for artists and venues alike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest celeb news and goss with Ali Ryan
Ali Ryan, Founder of Goss.ie, is back with all the latest celeb news and goss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reggae royalty Julian Marley is heading to Dublin
Ahead of his gig in Dublin, Dermot speaks to reggae royalty Julian Marley, the Grammy-award winning musician and son of the legendary Bob Marley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Jagger Jinx has been lifted! - Dermot's Take
Dermot's monologue on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reaction to the weekend's GAA results with Maurice Brosnan
Maurice Brosnan give his reaction to the weekend's GAA results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greek Mythology on screen with Olivia Fahy
Entertainment journalist Olivia Fahy will look at Greek Mythology on screen from ‘Troy’ to ‘Hercules’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohue dips her toes into Ballinakill Pool
Brenda Donohue is dipping her toes into Ballinakill Pool in Co Laois, and meeting like-minded water ducks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Letter Writing Exchange Programme for grown-ups
Kayla Hertz from Fingal Libraries tells Dermot about setting up a Letter Writing Exchange Programme for grown-ups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hopscotch was a bit too easy! - Dermot's Take
Dermot's monologue on Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Ahead of the Game’ with Martin Stackpoole
Dermot is joined by a former Kerry captain, Martin Stackpoole to talk about the Gaelic Players Associations new Movember campaign ‘Ahead of the Game’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane Cowan pleads with men to keep their tops on!
With temperatures set to rise even higher over the weekend, columnist Jane Cowan explains why she’s pleading with men to keep their tops on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be a Kid for a Day Adult Camp - Playful Edition
Kelly Casey from Flying High Fitness, tells Dermot about the 'Be a Kid for a Day Adult Camp'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to brew the perfect cup of tea with Daniel O'Donnell
The Prince of Donegal, Daniel O’Donnell joins Dermot in studio to talk comeback concerts and how to brew the perfect cup of tea. ‘Boil the Kettle’ for Relay for Life, Donegal is on Tuesday 28th July from 12pm to 4pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alan Cawley's World Cup Quarter Finals preview
Ahead of the World Cup Quarter Finals, RTÉ soccer pundit Alan Cawley shares his thoughts on the remaining 8 teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Honan's new play 'The Far Away Sun'
Katie Honan, Writer & Actor, tells Dermot about a new play exploring the neurological connection between memory and imagination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than a Game: From D1 to Pyla with Garda Brian Woods
Garda Brian Woods tells Dermot how Dublin teens from the Belvedere Youth Club broadened their horizons with Greek and Turkish Cypriot teenagers, who share many of the same hopes and dreams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Loss, Hope & an Unfinished Kayaking Adventure - Katie Carr
Dermot speaks to Katie Carr, the inspiring woman who kayaked around the coast of Ireland to honor her brother Toby’s memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you got front door jacket anxiety too? - Dermot's Take
Dermot's monologue on Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dice Players performing arts studio with Dessie Hickey
Former actor Dessie Hickey tells Dermot how he was forced to pivot after a serious accident in his younger years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to get the most out of 'Family Time' with Reg Igoe
Play therapist Reg Igoe returns to talk about using the summer holidays to “be in the moment” with our kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carrickmacross Lace showcased in Paris
Fresh from Paris, fashion designer Natalie B Coleman drops in to tell us about a gorgeous project that has put Carrickmacross lace on the Haute Couture stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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