Dave Moore

Packing schoolbags, making the packed lunch and putting the scratchy uniform back on, no matter what your age, there's no doubt that you remember that 'end of summer' feeling.

For lots of children, it's very exciting to go back to school or to start school because it means a chance to see their friends and go back into the yard.

But for some, the thoughts of going to school can be incredibly stressful whether that's being apart from parents, or worrying about interacting with schoolmates every day.

And of course, this has absolutely been amplified by Covid-19, meaning that children have been out of the classroom for around 6 months and surrounded by their family all day.

To help alleviate some of the back to school stress, Mind Yourself Now with Dermot and Dave caught up with Aoife Lee from Parent Support.

Aoife had some top tips on everything from dealing with the first day wobbles to talking to your children about getting back after lockdown and of course, how to get your kids back into a routine that doesn't involve going to bed at 10pm.

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After making the headlines all weekend, Maura Higgins is back on our TV screens tonight.

It's after Love Island's Curtis Pritchard has been photographed kissing Amber Pierson. This is the same woman he was accused of cheating on Maura Higgins with.

After the pictures emerged, Maura tweeted, 'The truth always comes out in the end.'

The truth always comes out in the end.

— Maura Higgins (@MauraHiggins) August 8, 2020

In pictures obtained by The Sun, Amber and Curtis are seen walking through a London park together.

His arm is draped over her shoulder in one image, while in another, they're shown kissing.

A source close to Maura told MailOnline, 'This is a massive kick in the teeth to Maura.'

Maria told us about her new TV show today in her Telly news. Hit play on the podcast below to hear it in full.

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Stuck at home this weekend and need something to watch?

Well, the most addictive show on Netflix is back this weekend with a whole new season for you to binge on.

Selling Sunset that is the reality TV series that has been sitting top of the Netflix charts for the majority of lockdown.

The reality series that follows LA's most elite real estate agents returns for Season 2, documenting their juicy private lives, posh listings and high-profile clients.

Listen to that and other TV recommendations from our Seán in the podcast below.

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This got personal on Ask Me Anything this week between Dermot & Dave.

If you weren't aware, Dave has been filling in for Ian Dempsey on the breakfast show all week and as a result Dermot has been flying solo.

But all that changed when Dermot decided he wanted to have Dave in for Ask Me Anything - to quiz him about his constant world cups on Instagram, his Bad Jokes and what he really thought of Dermot when they first met.

What's Dave's favourite Bad Joke of all time?

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.

And this week there's everything from the very rare bird looking for a name to the listener who panic tipped an AA driver.

Plus all your favourites from Noni to Say Stuff and a classic bad jokes...and we managed to drag our own Dave into the hotseat for Ask Me Anything.

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He's part of one of the most successful provincial teams in Ireland, he's mucked out in the Green jersey 72 times and is a Grand Slam winner but now Seán Cronin is donating the jersey from his fiftieth international cap to raise money for an incredible cause.

Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Seán told us about the campaign he is running on GoFundMe to raise money for additional screening for Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.

By donating just €10 you could be in with a chance of winning some incredible prizes including Seán's jersey from his fiftieth cap, and a whole host of other prizes including a signed cap from Shane Lowry, Katie Taylor's gloves and so much more.

And of course, he gave the skinny on returning to rugby post-lockdown.

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Recently, there was a discussion on Dermot and Dave which got the biggest reaction we've probably ever had to anything we've covered before.

The question was 'should you tell your friend if they're overweight?' and it had listeners divided. Some felt that you should, some felt that you shouldn't and others thought that the topic shouldn't be discussed at all.

One thing that was apparent across the show and the days that followed is that it is a highly emotive and personal thing for a lot of us and it's something that we wanted to revisit to have a bigger discussion.

Emma Murphy is a psychotherapist specialising in Disordered Eating and Founder and Clinical Director of Eating Freely.

She joined Dermot and Dave to give her expert view on the original question as well as discussing how important it is to not link exercise to weight loss and why being healthy and happy is the most important thing, no matter your size.

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A signed script from episode 1 of Normal People and even a pair of Connell's famous GAA shorts are up for grabs.

They're among a number of items being auctioned off for the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation later this month.

Paul Mescal recorded a message for the charity, encouraging people to support the emergency fundraising appeal

We are very excited to announce that IRISH actor @mescal_paul has kindly signed Connell’s GAA shorts as part of the #AuctionThrill4JackandJill Charity Online Auction taking place from Friday August 21 at 10am to Friday August 28 at 7pm. Find out more: https://t.co/rlMcwBcrhm pic.twitter.com/eLn1YKMvPD

— The Jack & Jill Children's Foundation (@JackandJillCF) August 4, 2020

There are a total of 41 items being auctioned off such as:

Munster Rugby Team’s shirt signed by the 2019/2020 squad

An Ireland rugby ball signed by members of the team

A double magnum of Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac, Grand Cru Classé 1981, signed by Bono of U2, Philip Orr, President of the IRFU 2017/18, and Jean Charles Cazes, owner of Lynch-Bages

An original signed sketch of the ‘Casino’ jumpsuit from Paul Costelloe’s Spring Summer 2020 collection, along with the actual outfit (size 8)

A year’s supply of Lily O’Brien’s chocolates

Two tickets from Universal Music Ireland for Dermot Kennedy’s sold-out show in July 2021

An overnight luxury stay with dinner and afternoon tea at the Johnstown Estate in County Meath

Carmel Doyle from the Jack And Jill foundation joined Dermot to discuss the prizes.

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Keith Barry has spoke about about the delay of Phase 4 by the government.

A financial support package for pubs which still can't open is being considered by the government.

Several Ministers are working on a scheme for businesses which remain shut due to Phase 4 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions being delayed by three weeks.

Pubs won't reopen until at least August 31st, following advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team, which is concerned it would lead to an increase in community transmission of the virus.

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar says it's too early to say what the extra supports for pubs will be.

Keith joined Dermot & Dave after posting a series of tweets last night.

Was just in the local shop which is small - medium sized. 4 customers including me. I was the only one wearing a mask. The guy serving me had his mask down and eating - then put his mask on and served with no sanitizer.The pubs are not the problem. #phase4 WE ARE ALL THE PROBLEM

— Keith Barry (@KeithpBarry) August 4, 2020

Pubs not opening on Monday. I feel pubs should be trusted they can accommodate their customers safely alongside gastropubs and restaurants - most important would be to put a curfew of 10pm or 11pm when the real messiness can’t be avoided. RT if you agree !

— Keith Barry (@KeithpBarry) August 4, 2020

I don't think it's my DNA.I don't think it's genetics. My resolve and desire to be better and more positive every day no matter what crap life throws at me comes from MENTAL programming to be the best possible version of myself. I fail regularly at that. BUT I try and try again.

— Keith Barry (@KeithpBarry) August 3, 2020

Listen to Dermot's full chat with Keith below.

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It was one of the major events that fell victim to Covid-19, but it looks like we will get to see some Rose of Tralee this year.

Daithi O'Sé joined  Dermot & Dave this morning to speak about what he has been up to during lockdown, and it turns out he's been very busy shooting a Rose of Tralee documenatry.

Daithi revealed he has been working on a project with RTÉ to celebrate his 10 years working on the festival.

He also spoke about the TG4 partnership with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, brings us Fleadh2020, a 4-night celebration of Fleadh Ceoil around the world from 6th- 9th of August at 9.30pm on TG4.

Fleadh2020 is a gathering (socially distanced and virtual) of Irish traditional musicians from around the world who, under normal circumstances, would be coming together to celebrate the All-Ireland Fleadh - ‘The Homecoming’ - in Mullingar in August. Over the 4 nights 6-9 August, Fleadh2020, will capture the essence of this annual event - the music, song and dance and the stories – and present a unique insight into the fleadh community, across Ireland and around the world. From Brisbane to Buncrana the young and the old, the learners and the legends come together to bring you a fleadh like never before.

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