Dave Moore

With results due out for the class of 2020, there'll undoubtedly be thousands of students looking ahead with fear and trepidation to their own Leaving Cert exams in 2021 and 2022.

For those undertaking the biggest exam in the country, things have changed utterly over the past few months and much like everything else, things are moving online.

Corkman Darragh Lucey found that there wasn't a huge amount of online resources available for Leaving Cert students, particularly since many students will be spending a lot more time learning at home.

With that in mind, and in just three months, he made contact with teachers around the country to come up with an interactive grinds school for those in 5th and 6th year.

Grade Academy is a brand new website that gives students access to online lectures and notes on subjects including Irish, History and Higher Level Maths. It means students can learn at their own pace, and in their own space.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Darragh explained how he's pulled the project together and what users can expect.

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Our Dave has a party trick. One that he is very very proud of, and one that he is very good at.

But, not quite as good as a dog.

On Dave's World, Dave revealed how a dog has stolen his party trick and had some more animals making incredible noises.

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Back to school is an expensive time, but not if you're shopping at Noni. 

The brand-new discount 'supermarket' has just launched at the name-sake, our own chawwwwklit seller from Limerick, joined Dermot and Dave with some exclusive bargains.

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Hobbies may come and go, but for Michael Quinlan, there's one he's stuck with for a lifetime.

The euphonium player is celebrating 60 years unbroken service with City of Waterford Brass.  To celebrate, some members of the band created an incredible flash mob outside Michael's house.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Michael's daughter Clare told us about the emotional moment and how her Dad managed to take part in the festivities.

 

Claire got in touch to tell us a lovely story:

“My Dad celebrated 60 years service with City of Waterford Brass. The band surprised him with a flash mob outside the house. My Dad had to have an emergency surgery this year. We are all lucky to still have him here

Did Marley and Me destroy you? Do you squeal with giddy excitement every time you see Sergei and the gang on the Compare The Market ads?

Dave's new World Cup is for you. He's hoping to crown the BEST on-screen animal of all time.

On Dave's World on Dermot and Dave, we heard all about the first round of votes with the usual amount of controversy and upset.

To have your say, head to Dave's Instagram stories.

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From Dundalk to the European Tour.

Brendan Lawlor, has won many competitions in Ireland at the provincial level, in the juniors when aged 16, and at the adult level when he turned 17.

This makes him the youngest person to win that championship at the time.

Brendan has a rare condition called Ellis–van Creveld syndrome, characterised by a shorter stature and shorter limbs.

However, despite his disability, he expresses with confidence that he is still able to lead a normal, happy and healthy life.

Although he is new to playing golf on the EDGA tour, Brendan is not new to competition.

He is certainly one to watch as he shares his aspirations to compete and win more tournaments in the near future.

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Brendan joined Dermot & Dave this morning to speak about making history.

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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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The HSE is encouraging anyone thinking about their future career, or even a new career, to think about midwifery. Find out more from midwives across the country in our videos linked below.

A midwife is central to preparing women and their families for the delivery of their new baby and is a vital presence during all stage of a woman’s pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period.

As a career, midwifery is diverse and progressive, with options available in clinical, management, education and research roles. Throughout their training, midwives can gain experience and skills across different specialist areas, such as gynaecology, neonatal, theatre and even home births.

Listen to Sean's chat with Dermot & Dave this morning.

Another potential US President has roots in Ireland.

We have long known about Joe Biden's connection in this country - with the former US vice-president visiting on a number of occasions before.

But one of Joes's cousins in Mayo has decided to use Biden's popularity at the moment as a chance to promote his own business.

A picture of Joe Blewitt's van went viral on Twitter this week, after he updated the slogan for his plumbing and heating business.

When your 3rd cousin is @JoeBiden! #Ballina is the ancestral home of Joe Biden's maternal relatives the #Blewitts! #JoeBiden #JoeBlewitt pic.twitter.com/uLCdXmG22d

— Aileen Horkan (@Aileenballina) September 1, 2020

Joe Blewitt spoke to Dermot and Dave this morning about his relationship with Joe Biden

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The schools may be back, but that hasn't stopped Dave's bad jokes.

Maria returned to studio for today's rendition, and she wasn't impressed with what she hear.

Hit play on the podcast below to hear more.

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