Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

The Irish Farmers calendar is back again in its fifteenth year! Calendar creator Shauna Byrne and farming model Brendan Fanning chatted about the calendar, why its an important tradition and how Brendan ended up being chosen as the cover star for this years edition.

This time of year, skincare for young people can be a hot topic. But if the pressure is on in the lead-up to Christmas, Jennifer Rock has got all the answers on what to look for in skin care products for teens and adults.

The story of Tayto crisps is fascinating - so much so that it's been turned into a book! Managing director John O'Connor from Tayto caught up with Alison to share some of the incredible story behind Ireland's favourite snack.

How did they come up with cheese and onion? What was a tumble drier used for in the crisp making process? John tells us all!

And All That Jazz!

Ahead of her SOLD OUT one woman show at the Ambassador Theatre this festive season, Comedian Rachel Galvo joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about her career so far and why she struggles with being called a comedian.

He's Never Gonna Give You Up, Never Gonna Let You Down - It's Rick Astley!

His new book Never is an intimate look at the man behind the hits and he joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to talk about his life and career!

Olive Foley was the wife of Axel Foley, an Irish rugby union player and head coach of Munster who was one of the most respected rugby players in the country. He played for Ireland from 1995 until 2005 and captained the squad on three occasions. In 2016, he died of cardiomyopathy.

His wife Olive Foley joins Alison on Weekend Breakfast to share Axel's legacy.

We've loved Adam King since he first appeared on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020, and now he's managed to publish his first book at the age of ten! It's called 'Farron’s Adventure - A Winterval Tale.'

Adam tells us all about it, joined along with dad David King, on Weekend Breakfast.

Friend of the show, Chef Shane Smith joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his recipe for a 7UP cake!

By adding the 7UP to the batter, it gives it a lighter texture while adding a citrus flavour. He also chatted about some of his favourite other retro bakes!

Donnacha O'Callaghan is best known for his triumphs on the pitch, but he is a self-proclaimed Disaster Dad!

He joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new book 'Disaster Dad', Ireland's rugby success in recent years and why his first time having tapas did NOT go to plan!

It's so close to Halloween now and if there's one thing you've got to do at this time of year, it's watching horror films!

Whether you need a film for all the family or reminders of a couple of classics, Gordon Hayden has got you covered. He hosts a horror movies podcast and gives us his recommendations - including a film that's celebrating its 40th anniversary!