Mícheál, Shane & Ella on iRadio

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and Gimme 5 is back: 10 seconds on the clock, one category, and you’ve got to name five before the timer catches you - with a jersey of your choice up for grabs (and a bit of slagging about who’d actually order a Man United one).

Ruairi is on the line and the chat takes a quick detour into Christmas markets (Belfast gets a shout), when it’s officially acceptable to start the festive talk, and even a serious-looking fishing profile pic.

Then it’s game time: can Rory name five TV cooking shows in under 10 seconds?

Plus: Gordon Ramsay’s big birthday, a topless selfie debate, and the lads calling for an actual cooking showdown in the New Year.

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and TikTopical is back as they scroll the For You Page and round up what’s been blowing up in the last 24 hours.

First up: a huge Fairytale of New York moment, as Jessie Buckley teams up for a special Pogues classic release - and the gang are seriously impressed (plus there’s chat about a bigger album with some unreal names attached).

Then it’s all about Gaeilge, with a shout for students taking part in a 24-hour Irish-language challenge and why keeping it conversational matters.

And finally: GTA 6 madness - a rumoured music festival for the release, with Cardi B headlining and big names like Travis Scott and Metro Boomin on the bill.

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and Gimme 5 is back - 10 seconds on the clock, one category, and you’ve got to name five before the timer catches you.

Ella’s still absolutely buzzing after flying through the periodic table (women in STEM, hello), while the lads try to keep her humble.

Then it’s time for this week’s first contestant: 10-year-old Rian from Mount Pleasant National School, calling in while heading into town with his mam for a few bits of shopping.

Can he name five Mickey Mouse cartoon characters in time… or will it be a tough start to the week?

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and TikTopical is back as they dive into the For You Page and catch up on what’s been buzzing in the last 24 hours.

First up: Niall Horan is back in Ireland with his Dinner Party Tour, taking over Dublin’s 3Arena for a run of shows - and the gang reckon half the office has vanished to go. Plus, a heads-up on travel restrictions around the venue thanks to the EU Presidency in the Convention Centre.

Then it’s Love Island shock as Maya Jama steps down after three years, and they debate who should take over.

And finally: Olivia Rodrigo vs Robbie Williams - are those two songs a little too similar?

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and Gimme 5 is back: 10 seconds on the clock, one category, and you’ve got to name five before the timer catches you.

Emma from Foxford hops on for a chat about the Garth Brooks announcement and whether 2027 tickets could be a handy Christmas present for the parents (with Galway sounding like the closest shout).

Then the game throws a proper curveball: five ginger-haired celebrities.

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and TikTopical is back as they scroll the For You Page and unpack what everyone’s been talking about.

First up: Cristiano Ronaldo is (apparently) retiring from international football… again. They run through the numbers, the drama, and why the reaction is very different depending on whether you’re a Man United fan or not.

Then it’s music chat as Elton John teams up with CMAT for a new version of Step Into Christmas, with the gang admiring how he always manages to stay “down with the kids”.

Plus, Garth Brooks announces 10 Irish gigs across five cities - and Dublin gets absolutely snubbed.

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and Gimme 5 is back: 10 seconds on the clock, one topic, and you’ve got to fire out five answers before the pressure gets you.

Josephine hops on the line and gets hit with a surprisingly tricky one: name five major international cities with marathons. She flies through London, New York and Boston, then throws in Paris… and finishes with a Hail Mary that has the lads scrambling to Google.

With VAR now needed to decide who’s actually top of the leaderboard, the rivalry is officially on.

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and TikTopical is back as they dive into what’s been all over their For You Pages in the last 24 hours.

First up: United are “so back” after a chaotic 3-2 win, a two-goal burst, a red card, and celebrations that have Ella fully on the bandwagon… even if “17th in the Champions League” is the flex.

Then it’s from football to politics, as they try to wrap their heads around American election chat, Texas turning blue, and why anyone is still awake at 3am watching results.

Plus, new music from Kingfishr, a new album announcement, and one very specific comparison: is it basically The Rattlin’ Bog?

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and one grim Instagram clip sparks a full-on debate: is it ever acceptable to take your shoes off on a plane?

They react to country singer Jessie James Decker’s nightmare flight moment… featuring an unsocked, dirty “stanky” foot appearing beside her window seat. Horrifying.

From Ryanair realities and toilet trips mid-flight to the cinema, the gym and even hotel corridors after a night out, the gang set some very firm rules about when the “dogs” can come out.

Plus, listeners weigh in with strong opinions as the lines get seriously divided.

It’s iRadio with Mícheál, Shane and Ella, and Gimme 5 is back: ten seconds on the clock, a random topic, and you’ve got to rattle off five answers before the timer eats you alive.

Shane refuses to talk John Lewis singers because “it’s not Christmas yet”, Ella gets tested on pink sweet treats, and then Robert in Letterkenny comes on with a big Donegal shout for the best Christmas sandwich in the country.

Under serious pressure, Robert absolutely smashes his category.