There's a new kid in Mortgage Town, and it could have a serious impact on your pocket.

Avantmoney, launching today, are the first non-Irish lender to enter the housing market in years and look set to offer some seriously impressive rates.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Martina Hennessey from Doddl.ie explains what these rates mean for those looking to get on the housing ladder, and those looking to make a move, and if other banks will soon be following suit.

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For some people, it's an all mighty pain in the you know what but can you tackle cellulite using exercise?

On Mind Yourself Now, our resident gym guru, Ronan Murphy answered your questions on everything from exercising while pregnant to intermittent fasting and if walking on a treadmill is a total waste of time.

Over on Ronan's website, you'll find more questions on everything from calories deficits to the accuracy of your favourite step trackers.

 

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 a LOAD of Ireland's top comedians including Tommy Tiernan, Karl Spain and Gearoid Farrelly. Our producer Maria had a tough time dealing with the loss of Keeping Up with The Kardashians and her son's new love for coating everything in Sudocrem. Dave geeked out about the new Manchester United kit while Dermot's lost his children to a VR device.

Plus, all the usual from Say Stuff That Suits The Music to Dave's Bad Jokes. And there's one thing you won't want to miss, Cardi P is back and she's got a new song all about 'Wet Ass Pubs'.

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You know a reality TV show has been a massive success when there is a TV show based on it.

Tiger King was one of the first stages of lockdown as everyone became obsessed with Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic on the Netflix series. Now, Kate McKinnon and Nicholas Cage will be starring in a TV show based on Joe Exotic which will be coming to Amazon later this year.

Dermot and Dave producer Maria had all of the gossip about the new show, plus all your weekend telly including a Hollywood legend on our screens tonight.

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With over 25 million novels sold worldwide, two motion pictures adapted from her work and a successful TV show starring Christina Applegate under her belt, Cecelia Ahern is one of Ireland's biggest success stories.  But, Cecelia is a traditionalist who still writes all of her books by hand, going through countless BIC Biro pens through the months she spends writing her next smash hit.

On Ask Me Anything with Dermot and Dave, the author spilled the beans on why she prefers writing by hand over typing, what she really thinks of the controversy around the accents in the film adaptation of 'PS...I Love You' and gave us a little hint of what we can expect to see when her latest novel Postscript hits the big screen.

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Two of the biggest stars in the world, together on one record.

Noni, Cardi P: Wet A** Pubs.

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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and now, perhaps more than ever, knowing the signs of suicide is incredibly important.

Pieta have launched a public awareness campaign encouraging people to recognise the signs and to know how to step in and help a friend or loved one.

Signs to listen for:

Talking or writing about hurting themselves, dying or saying that they want to die

Talking about ways to die or having a suicide plan

Saying that they are ‘trapped’ or have no options in their life

Saying they have no purpose in their life, that they feel hopeless.

Signs to watch out for:

Engaging in self-harm or reckless, risk taking behaviour

Giving items away or saying goodbye to people

Becoming more inward looking and withdrawing from family and friends

Changes in their sleep patterns – too much or too little sleep

Extreme emotions or dramatic changes in mood

Increasing their use of drugs or alcohol.

Knowing how and when to step in can be tricky, it is difficult to know what to do or say.

Pieta are asking people to remember 'A.P.R'. Just like CPR, it's easy to remember and it can save a life. Ask them directly if they are thinking of suicide, gently Persuade them to seek help, Refer them to Pieta.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Dr Samuel Gower, Clinical Director at Pieta explained how to practically apply A.P.R to real life situations and of the importance of making that call.

To avail of Pieta services, which are free of charge, please visit their website for all centre contact details. Pieta provides 24/7 support – if you are suicidal, self-harming or bereaved you can contact Pieta 24/7 via the Freephone crisis helpline on 1800 247 247, you can also text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates apply).

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After completing his collection of Grand Tour stage wins yesterday, Sam Bennett is back on the road today.

The eleventh stage of the Tour de France takes the peloton on a 167 kilometre trek to Poitiers . It's the same town where Bennett's fellow Carrick-on-Suir native Sean Kelly won his first Tour stage in 1978.

Bennett holds a 24-point lead over Peter Sagan in the race for the green jersey.

Primoz Roglic wears the overall leader's yellow jersey.

Former Chairperson of the Carrick Wheelers joined Dermot & Dave this morning for a chat to reflect on Sam's big win.

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Another week brings another one of Dave's World Cups.

This week he is pitting the most annoying noises head to hear to see what we find most jarring on our ears.

However, on the first day it was pretty clear there was  only going to be one winner and that's chewing.

It's after a caller John joined Dermot & Dave on-air to reveal that he can't eat in the same room as the rest of his family, and even has to have a separate dinner time as he can't stand the way his siblings chew.

Listen to John's full chat with Dermot & Dave below.

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It's that time of week again!

Dave plays random pieces of music, and Dermot says random stuff off the top of his head that he thinks suits those pieces of music.

Hit play for a good laugh.

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