As lockdown restrictions are easing in Ireland, there's news of how hotels and B&B’s will be operating this year.

And the prospect of staycations instead of foreign holidays is becoming a reality for most of us.

Travel expert with Irish Independent Pól Ó Conghaile joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to talk through the best staycations around the country.

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Alison caught up with British Athlete, Chris Lambert, after his article A Letter To My White Friends went viral during the week.

She chats to Chris about experiencing racial profiling in America and how to talk to younger people about racism in the world at the moment.

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Open University Lecturer in Psychology and Early Childhood Education, Dr Mary O'Kane joined Weekend Breakfast for a discussion on child well-being during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Alison and Dr Mary discuss the change in social interactions and how young people can cope during the change in our lifestyles.

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Irish Midwife Rachel Millar joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast, originally from Tyrone but now working for the NHS in London, she's one of three cover stars on Vogue Magazine!

Alison caught up with her to find out how she got chosen to feature on the cover and how she is finding life away from Ireland.

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During these unusual times, everyone has had to adapt what they do.. no matter what their line of work and that includes comedians!

Kevin McGahern joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to talk about his latest project 'Kevin Paints' which airs Thursday nights on RTE2 at 9:20pm and on the RTE Player.

He chats about what its like to paint Derry Girls' Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Pat Shortt, Joanne McNally and artist Don Conroy.

But also what their reactions are to his work!

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Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis is on the hunt for Ireland's Soundest Town, with thanks to our generous friends at Cadbury.

Each month we will ask people around Ireland to tell us a little bit about why their hometown is the Soundest Town in Ireland.

And this month we are delighted to announce the May winner of Soundtown is Ballina in Mayo!

#WeekendBreakfast is buzzed to announce #Ballina (Mayo) as the 2nd monthly winner of our #SoundTown campaign!

Their community clean-up group started the #Beelieve in Ballina

Plus his Jar Jar Binks Impression Is Spot On!

Children’s writer, Sarah Webb has invited well known people to record short inspirational videos for 6th class students to mark the end of their school year.

Writers, actors, sports people and scientists have all come on board to help the 6th class of 2020 graduate in style.

The videos went live yesterday and here's a teaser of Amy Huberman, Sinead Burke (an ex-primary teacher herself), Eoin Colfer, John Boyne and Gordon D’Arcy:

Author Paul Howard lends advice and encouragement on the video and he joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat all about the transition from junior to senior school.

To watch the videos in full go to the Children’s Books Ireland website HERE!

They also chatted about the sequel of his book with Irish Rugby star Gordon D'Arcy and his obsession with Star Wars, with a fabulously accurate Jar Jar Binks impression.

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During Covid-19, a number of families have reunited under one roof for the sake of isolating safely together.

It means a lot of adult children have returned to the nest and with that transition brings lovely moments but also some challenges...

Clara Kavanagh who works on Weekend Breakfast has done just that and returned to her family home to her parents Annie and Tom and her little sis Hannah has joined them too from London.

They chatted with Alison about how they are getting on - the good, the bad and the ugly of living together again!

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TV presenter and fashion guru Darren Kennedey joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new IGTV series The Secret Life Of Celebrity Pets!

Every Wednesday at 6pm Darren is joined by a celeb to chat about their pets and how they’ve changed their life.

Laura Whitmore, Vogue Williams and James Kavanagh have talked about their furry friends and Amy Huberman is up next.

Vogue spoke about how her dog Winston is really helping her as she can’t return to Dublin before baby number two is born in July.

And Laura Whitmore revealed that her boyfriend Iain Stirling initiated a conversation with her on Instagram about her maltipoo Mick.

 

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In the very 1st ep of The Secret Life of Celebrity Pets, I'm joined by TV Presenter, Broadcaster and Love Island Host Laura Whitmore and her canine companion Mick the maltipoo to discuss their relationship, the impact Mick has had on her life to date, embarrassing moments and more! @thewhitmore #LauraWhitmore #Loveisland #dogstagram #doglovers #dogsofinstagram #darrenkennedy #maltipoo #yorkiesofinstagram #petsofinstagram

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He also talked about his BBC One show You Are What You Wear with Rylan Clark-Neal, coming out in mid-June.

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Strawberries are a much loved fruit we produce very well in Ireland. They are coming back into season and nutritionist Orla Walsh has teamed up with Bord Bia to get us eating even more of them! 

Orla is working with Bord Bia’s Celebrate Strawberry Season campaign where she will be promoting the health benefits of our nation’s favourite Summer fruit.

Now more than ever, strawberries are vital to safeguarding our health and wellbeing – providing a much-needed boost to our immune systems and energy levels which is of utmost importance in the current climate. 

On top of that, the fruit is low in sugar and calories so they are highly suitable to all lifestyles!

Orla joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat all about the benefits of strawberries! 

 

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