Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

Aoife left scorched earth behind with a flaming parting shot at the end of last Tuesday night’s roundtable --- the explosive episode 6 of Traitor’s Ireland!!

She told Alison on Weekend Breakfast that she was determined to go out with a bang and the night before that roundtable was the worst night sleep she ever had!

Aoife reveals who she thinks will win, why the cloak felt so good, how tough it is for body and mind in the castle and loads more

Alison is joined in studio by the iconic Bronagh Gallagher. She is one of the very few people to star in a Tarantino movie and Star Wars movie plus many more!

Bronagh is still buzzing after Katie Taylor’s big win, and we ask who could might play her in a biopic and what female stars are really impressing her right now.... CMAT is top of the list.

They get into recording in Paris at the legendary analogue studio La Frette, how film roles come along, working with breakout star Lola Petticrew, and why Irish music and storytelling is flying right now.

Don't miss Bronagh and her full-band for a night of soul and rock ’n’ roll at The Ambassador Theatre on October 17th

On Weekend breakfast, Alison caught up with 13-year-old DJ Sean, the youngest ever to perform at Electric Picnic. Sean chatted about learning to spin vinyl at just three, meeting Fatboy Slim, and his whirlwind schedule of gigs across Europe and Ireland. He’s warming up for legends like Paul Oakenfold, Roger Sanchez, and Dave Clarke at The Haven’s 25th anniversary, and even fitting in boxing between sets!! Find him online at DJSEANEM on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.

Alison Curtis is joined by Cork singer-songwriter Darren Kiely, catching him early as his career gathers serious pace.

Darren chats about growing up “stereotypically Irish”, learning fiddle and guitar, and the musical roots in his family—including a brilliant Dubliners connection!

He also talks about spending time gigging in New York and Nashville, and how he follows what feels right in his music.

Plus, Darren shares huis influences from Bell X1 to The Lumineers, and performs his song “Wait” live in our EP snug studio.

Darren Kiely tour info: https://www.darrenkiely.com/tour/

He is one of the biggest music stars on the planet right now.

Alison caught up with Sombr backstage at Electric Picnic to discuss his love for The Cranberries, how Irish crowds set him up for his career, portaloos an much more

Comedian Kevin McGaughan joins Weekend Breakfast as the cloaked chaos returns, hosting The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked alongside the brand-new season kicking off tomorrow on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

Anna Daly in for Alison chats to Kevin about last year’s brutal banishments, the intensity of life inside the castle, and why the show’s “herd mentality” can lead to savage group decisions.

They also celebrate the uniquely Irish touches—from Siobhán McSweeney’s iconic looks and the Irish language, to Slane Castle and those unforgettable wolfhounds. (Siobhán 4 President!)

Plus: what Kevin loves most on the after-show, the celebrity guests coming up, and whether he’d rather play faithful… or traitor!