Dave Moore

The Irish National Lacrosse Team recently had a massive decision to make. Go to a massive international tournament, or be the soundest sports team in the world.

And in true Irish fashion, they chose to be sound, and now they're being internationally recognised for their extraordinary display of sportsmanship.

It all stems from their decision to not attend the sports International World Games in the summer of 2022 to make way for another team who the lacrosse community felt should be there instead.

The Iroquois Nationals are to lacrosse like the Irish are to hurling, and while they were technically ruled out, Ireland's decision to step aside means that they will get to participate in the sport they love so much.

Now, the Irish team are being commended on the international stage with a Musial Award and CEO of Lacrosse Ireland, Micheal Kennedy joined Dermot and Dave with details on what that means for them.

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It's been a busy few months for comedian Katherine Ryan.

Firstly, she got a LOT of us through lockdown with her brilliant Netflix show 'The Duchess'.

She also married her first love. After reconnecting with him on a trip back to her native Canada, the two fell in love and despite thinking she never wanted to marry, the two walked down the aisle a few months later.

Katherine is using her newlywed status as inspiration for her new show 'Missus' and fans of Katherine can see her in Dublin's Olympia Theatre on October 15th 2021 and in her native Cork on the 27th of May 2022. Tickets for the dates go on sale this Friday at 10am from all the usual outlets.

Katherine told Dermot and Dave all about her love for her hometown of Cork and revealed whether or not we'll see a second series of The Duchess.

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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.

Disco tracks and accordions galore!

Hit play to hear the sketch in full.

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It's something we don't often discuss, but at some point in our lives, we will have to decide where we'd like to spend our eternal lives.

Some people are adamant about being cremated, others are happy with their family plot, but there is an increased interest around the country for eco-burials.

Since it launched in 2010, Woodbrook Memorial Burial Ground has seen its popularity increase annually, and now, Cork city are looking into the possibility of starting the second eco-burial ground in the country.

But what's involved in a eco-burial and what does a graveyard look like without the marble headstones and concrete stones?

Colin McAteer from The Green Graveyard Company joined Dermot and Dave to explain.

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He's one of the biggest stars in the world with sold out tours, millions of streams on Spotify, number one albums, appearances on the likes of Saturday Night Live, and BILLIONS of fans across the planet, but just like all of us Niall Horan is missing some big events during lockdown, like his Granny's birthday.

One thing that Niall and his fans are both missing is a chance to see the singer perform live on stage but speaking to Dermot and Dave, Niall revealed that he's put together something very special.

On November 7th, Niall will be performing a special one-off live streamed show at London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall. 

The event will feature Niall and his full band, with the performance live-streamed to fans around the world and time-zoned to specific regions. All profits from the show will be shared between Niall's touring crew who are currently unable to work and #WeNeedCrew relief fund, which is a recently launched initiative to create a fund specifically for live music touring crews.

The show won't be on-demand after, so it's a very exclusive and special event.

Tickets are going on sale at 9am on Friday 16th of October. Click here to get yours.  In addition, when purchasing a ticket, there will be an opportunity to make a charity donation to the global #WeNeedCrew relief fund and the Irish AIST hardship fund #WeAreTheSupportAct, should you wish to do so.

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They're back and just as cringe as you might remember!

Dave's World Bad Jokes will make you laugh, guffaw and groan.

And what an ending!

When Brian O'Connor bought his dad a dressing gown, there's no way he could have imagined that they'd be discussing modelling contracts and a worldwide campaign.

Ninety-five year old Jim Healy loves his Oodie, which is an oversized hoody/dressing gown, so much that Brian sent his photo to the company.

Within a few minutes, they were in touch looking to use Jim's image as part of their advertising campaign.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Jim and Brian discussed their next plans including hearing from a certain Mr Calvin Klein.

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Over 690 million people in the world will go to bed tonight with an empty stomach, and the situation is only getting worse as the impact of Covid-19 is felt around the world.

The UN World Food Programme has been feeding millions of people around the world since 1963, and nothing, not even a global pandemic could stop their deliveries.

Kerry Waldron is one of a number of Irish people who work, and have worked, on the programme. Based in Italy, she has travelled to some of the most impoverished areas in the world, delivering much needed nourishment.

Their efforts have recently been rewarded with a Nobel Peace Prize and Kerry joined Dermot and Dave to speak about her work with the UN.

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In Ireland, nearly 6000 children are in care with the majority of those being cared by over 4000 foster families across the country.

With training, assessment and other essential services slowing down due to Covid-19, Tusla are using National Fostering Awareness Week 2020 to encourage people around the country to consider fostering.

For Sharon Kelly, fostering was something she always wanted to do, and over the past number of years, she has welcomed five children into her home for everything from respite stays of a few days to more long-term care.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Sharon explained how you can get involved and what life is like as a foster parent.

If you would like to find out more about fostering can call freephone 1800 226 771 or email [email protected]

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Did you learn the countries of the world from Yakko?

Maybe the sight of Snoopy just makes you want to sit on the couch eating cereal on a Saturday morning watching cartoons?

Well, there's good news for you.

Two of the biggest cartoons of the past, Snoopy and the incredible Animaniacs are returning to our screens-and yes, that includes Pinky and the Brain.

On Maria's Telly on Dermot and Dave, we got all the goss of what the reboots will be like and when we can see them on our screens.

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