Dave Moore

It's the end to a season like no other, an All Ireland Senior Football Final taking place with 6 days until Christmas seems unfathomable but some things never change and this year, like many before, Dublin will take on Mayo.

The Dubs will be hoping to make it six in a row, and Mayo will be hoping to end the year with the biggest upset to date and scooping Sam for the first time in 69 years. And Mayo fans will be hoping that Pope Francis will finally bring them some luck.

Dermot and Dave caught up with some fans from both fans ahead of the big day!

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Anyone who has ever walked along Streedagh Beach in Sligo would be familiar with the 'Butter Boat', the skeletal remains of a shipwreck that have puzzled residents and visitors for years.

While it was initially assumed that it was part of the Spanish Armada wrecks which populate the area, a massive analysis by the National Monuments Service has uncovered the tragic story of the boat, known as 'The Greyhound'.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Karl Brady from the Underwater Archaeology Unit at the National Monuments Service, explained how they solved a 250 year mystery.

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It's that time of the year when we gather around the fire and listen to a wonderful story from our favourite Limerick chawwwwwklit seller, Noni.

Behold, Noni's Christmas Tale.

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When the country went into lockdown, teacher Susan Mannion wanted to take something up that would bring some good into her day. After seeing the role of a volunteer driver with the Irish Cancer Society advertised, Susan got involved and could never have imagined the incredible experience she has had.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Susan explained the role that a volunteer driver plays in the life of someone undergoing cancer treatment and how the money raised during events like Wear to Care help.

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Six weeks ago, we met four listeners to the Dermot and Dave Show who wanted to make a change. They had decided that it was never too late in the year, or in life, to find Your Personal Best.

We teamed up with Sport Ireland and Your Personal Best fitness expert Paul Opperman along with a whole host of other experts on nutrition and psychology to look at everything from diet to finding the time to look after yourself.

And now, the results are in, and the lads are DELIGHTED.

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First up, there's John Dineen, 39,  from Cork. 

John is a Garda and is married to Susan with two young kids. When we first met John, he had begun a new fitness programme after hitting the heaviest weight he'd been in 20 years. However, he was worried about the gyms being closed and falling back into bad habits.

In the past few months, John has lost an incredible two and a half stone!

Mostly, John has developed a serious grá for running. Last week, he ran 18km and has plans to do a race with some pals in May.

Rebecca Griffin, 32, is from Limerick and is living in Kerry 

Rebecca is a freelance hair-dresser who was struggling to find the balance between herself as Rebecca, and Rebecca as a Mammy. She’s got three kids under six and spent most of her time looking after the kids, to the detriment of her own free time.

But, with the help of the experts from Sport Ireland, Rebecca has totally changed her outlook on how she structures her day and has started to make herself more of a priority.

Now, Rebecca has fallen back in love with cooking, with walking and with looking out for herself.

Jimmy Prior, 56, from Limerick

When we first met Jimmy, he fit into the category of Irish men over 45 who don’t meet the recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week. Only in four do, and on average men of Jimmy’s age are physically active for just 87 minutes per week or 12 minutes per day with one in six not participating in any sport or exercise.

Jimmy was so dedicated to his job, he only started taking a lunchbreak during the Your Personal Best programme.

Now, Jimmy has bundles more energy for spending time with the Grandkids and his own kids and he's found a new lease on life!

Alan Brady, 35, from Cavan

Recently engaged Alan had been super sporty in his teens and 20s but had fallen out of the habit in his 30s. Before Your Personal Best he had been starting back on the fitness journey but like John, needed a bit of a boost.

Now, Alan has oodles more energy and is really feeling the benefits of changing his diet and exercise programme!

His message to anyone thinking of giving it a bash is to 'get out there, even for five minutes'.

 

Have you ever heard this sound before? And no, it's not Dermot laughing at Dave's Bad Jokes!

On Dave's World, Dave explained the one very simple thing that beavers can't do. He also explains what animals are creating these very peculiar sounds.

You can listen to the full chat below: 

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During lockdown Pat Shortt and his daughter Faye decided to make use of all their spare time and now they have a new live show as a result!

The Wellness Hour with Paaaah & Sile will be streamed online on Saturday the 19th December.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Pat and Faye Shortt explained what it's like working together for the first time and Faye also revealed what she gave Pat for his birthday.

You can listen to the full chat below: 

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It’s Wednesday. You know what Wednesday means? It means it’s time to Say Stuff That Suits The Music!

Dave plays the tracks and Dermot says whatever comes into his head.

And of course, there's plenty of Christmas cheer to be had!

Hit play to hear the sketch in full.

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2020 had the potential to be a monumental year for Irish para-athlete Mary Fitzgerald, there was European Championships and the small matter of the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Obviously, that wasn't to be but Mary, who competes in discus, javelin and shotput, is already looking ahead to 2021.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Mary explained how she's been training while at home and how her time spent attending an Enable Ireland centre in Kilkenny inspired her love of sport.

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''An Garda Síochána are urging people not to engage in this social media trend.''

'Ghosting' has gone viral on social media platform Tik Tok and one person has ended up in hospital with injuries sustained after attempting to take part in the new trend.

Dj and Tik Tok star Marty Guilfoyle spoke to Dermot and Dave about this new trend and explained where it all started.

You can listen to the full chat below 

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