Dave Moore

I went back learning things that you would have probably learned in primary school, like the ABC's. I didn't know my ABC's at that age'' 

Cork native Timmy Long lived a very turbulent life up until the time he was sent to prison for a serious crime. Having no previous education and struggling with addiction for most of his life, Timmy decided to turn his life around and learned how to read at the age of 32.  7 years later, Timmy recently graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management.

Timmy spoke to Dermot and Dave about his inspiring story.

You can listen to the full chat below: 

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After much flirtation, Jupiter and Saturn are finally going to kiss, and we all get to watch.

The Great Conjunction will be visible in Irish skies and space journalist Leo Enright joined Dermot and Dave to explain how we can all see it!

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Back in August, we met Clodagh O'Hagan who spoke about her decision to become a solo mother by choice and have her little boy Frank using a sperm donor.

Now, baby Frank is nearly 7 months old and Clodagh joined Dermot and Dave to chat about her first few months as a new Mam and what she's looking forward to for her first Christmas with her son.

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Missing Paul, Prue, Noel and Matt? Maybe you need someone to tell you how to make a cake without a soggy bottom?

Well, never fear, because 5 former Bake Off winners will be competing over Christmas to reign supreme and our Maria had all the goss.

Plus, could Maria's Telly be taking on a more musical theme for 2021?

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It's that time of the year when couples around the world will face questions about their plans for starting, or adding to, their family.

But for at least one in six couples, this could be a question that is utterly heartbreaking to answer.

In a Mind Yourself Now special, Mary McAuliffe from Waterstone Clinic answered questions on everything from postponing treatment to freezing eggs and how to deal with the emotion of being constantly asked about your family plans.

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With just a few days to go until Christmas, the GAA 2020 season came to an end. It was one for the history books, a season like no other and a new documentary series is looking at the impact that has had on those involved.

The Split Season has unrestricted access to 5 inter-county players, including All Ireland finalists Declan Hannon and Niamh Collins, during this year’s championships and finds out what it's like to be vying for an All-Ireland title, while working and training during a pandemic.

The series hears genuine reactions to wins and losses, and shares just some of what players and management had to experience during 2020. In this series Ronan McNamee reacts to Mickey Harte leaving his post as Tyrone manager, Declan Hannon shares his frustration about members of the Limerick panel being unable able to attend their games, and Niamh Collins opens up about preparing for an All Ireland final on Christmas week. Former Health Minister, Simon Harris TD, also speaks about the thought process behind some of the decisions being made during the summer months and the controversial decision to restart the series.

Producer of The Split Season, Seán Reidy, joined Dermot and Dave with a preview of what can be expected.

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The Split Season is available from Tuesday 22nd December on the TodayFM app, GoLoud and all other podcast platforms.

Robbie Connell, an officer in the Dublin Fire Brigade, received a diagnosis of prostate cancer in November 2019.

"When you get the news, you're devastated, your world falls apart."

Speaking to Dermot & Dave Robbie said when the consultant told him about his prostate caner diagnosis a fog descended over him.

Robbie felt a deep shock settle over him and turned to his wife for immediate support.

While Robbie recovered in hospital he saw a number for the Irish Cancer Society support line and decided to give them a call.

Robbie spoke to Dermot and Dave about the brilliant support the Irish Cancer Society gave him throughout his recovery.

Catch the full chat below: 

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What's the question everybody asks about the telly, coming up to Christmas? When is Elf on?!

Also, if you're a fan of Idris Elba and The Beatles, then this show is for you!

On Maria's Telly, producer Maria Devereux told Dermot and Dave whats on the telly this weekend including a huge line up on a special Late Late Show.

You can listen to the full cat below: 

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He's one of the worlds biggest stars. He's got over 16 million monthly listens on Spotify and over 70 million fans watch his every move on Twitter on Instagram but Niall Horan is also an absolute clean freak, and he's battling with a slow cooker.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Niall revealed that he'd made a stew the other night and having the slow cooker out on the (pristine) countertops was driving him spare!

But it's nothing compares to his days on the road with One Direction where the tour bus was...well he wouldn't even tell us.

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Niall also spoke about the incredible work ALONE are doing to offer friendship and companionship, practical assistance and essential support to those who need it most – in many cases through the window or over the phone.

To thank them, McDonnells will be delivering a thank you gift to every one of ALONE's 1400 volunteers around the country and Niall said it was a reminder of the pride he feels to be Irish.

Dermot & Dave's 'Ah Sure Lookit Wasn't That It' podcast is the perfect thing to keep you company over the weekend, whether you're out and about in the car, getting stuck into jobs at home or if you need to stick some earphones in for an hour to drown out the noise of your kids for some well deserved 'me time' (no judgement here!)

Jam-packed full of all the bits you may have missed the Ah Sure Lookit Wasn't That It podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Dermot & Dave.

This week Dermot & Dave spoke to the one and only Niall Horan about French Presses, slow cookers and stew. We heard from more of our 12 Legends of Christmas and met the Kerryman being ghosted by one of the most famous people in the world.

Plus all your faves from Say Stuff That Suits the Music to Dave's Bad Jokes...and a special Christmas tale from our Noni.

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