Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

Alison Curtis chats to proud Corkonian and Telly super chef Clodagh McKenna .She tells Weekend Breakfast about the upcoming Cork on a Fork Festival, happening from August 13th to 17th and how it makes the city come alive.Clodagh has a deep-rooted passion for Cork’s culinary scene and the incredible local producers that make it truly special. With a nod to her journey in the food industry, Clodagh also chats about the monumental success of her latest book, "In Minutes," which skyrocketed to number one on the Amazon book charts and her regular appearances as one of the special guest chefs on top rated telly show This Morning.

'The War God Of Gardening!' could that be the title of a new Gardening show presented by the Munster and Ireland icon!Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis sits down with rugby legend Peter O'Mahony to delve into his passion for gardening. Nicknamed the 'War God' on the rugby pitch he has hung up his boots and shares how this gardening passion helped him throughout his career.Peter shares the heartwarming origins of his gardening journey, recalling fond memories of helping his grandmothers in their gardens and learning the ropes from his uncle in West Cork. As he transitions from the rugby pitch to a new chapter in life, Peter reflects on how gardening has become a form of mindfulness amidst the high-intensity demands of his sports career. And of course the greatest and funniest sports moment of the year - the viral moment with his mother at his final Munster match in Cork!

Join Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast for an inspiring chat with Olympic hurdler Sarah Lavin! Sarah shares exciting news about the partnership between SPAR and Eurospar as official retail partners for Team Ireland heading to LA 2028. She reflects on the impact of last year's Olympic Games in Paris and how it's inspired young athletes across Ireland. As she discusses her journey from being a full-time physiotherapist to becoming a record-holding athlete, Sarah highlights the importance of balance and dedication in pursuing sports. She tells Alison about the insane technicalities of hurdles, her personal growth, and how young aspiring athletes can envision a career in professional sports!

"Let's just say there's Lederhosen involved Alison!"The very entertaining Sean Lally and his wife Elaine describe their latest video on their socials. They have embraced comedy so brilliantly that they've accumulated millions of views in their hilarious videos! The dynamic duo behind Hotel Woodstock in Clare are winners of the prestigious Gold Hospitality Business Award for 2024 and say their personalized approach to welcoming guests has set them apart, making them favorites among visitors.The Family Business Awards 2025 take place on October 30th and TodayFM are media partners and our own Matt Cooper is the host of the awards again this year. If you would like to enter for The Family Business Awards 2025 the deadline for entries is - August 15th. –  familybusinessawards.ie for more and follow Sean and Elaine @hotelwoodstock on you socials

Alison Curtis spoke to Katie Kirby the creator of the hugely popular Lottie Brooks books, an illustrated series for pre-teens filled with friendships, embarrassment, fun and of course rabbits and Monster Munch! From first boyfriends, to stolen diaries, Lottie experiences all the highs and lows young girls do at her age. The series so far has sold over a million copies - The 8th installment is out now and it’s called Lottie Brooks vs The Ultra Mean Girls@katiekirbyauthor  and  @ hurrahforgin  on Instagram

Johannes is a much-loved pro dancer on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing show and now he returns to Ireland. The last time he was here with his own show he felt like a football superstar, "Everyone was cheering ole, ole ole. It was incredible. The love I got from that Irish crowd set me up for years to come!!"He tells Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast all about the show and his role, it's important message, and his inspirational life journey from South Africa to Strictly to the stage... his own life is now becoming a movie!He says the “message of the show: let’s all be kind to one another, make space for one another, and accept each other for who we are.”Johannes is back for one week only as Lola in the Broadway and West End phenomenon, KINKY BOOTS The Musical. From 15TH to the 19 July – For more info and tickets go to bordgaisenergytheatre.ie 

He found fame as a member of one of the hugely successful British and Irish bands The Wanted – since then he has wowed audiences in the West End and danced his way to win Strictly --- and his journey from Boyband to Books continues as he releases the highly anticipated sequel to his explosive debut Blood Flowers! It’s called Poison Tides and it’s written by Jay McGuiness.

When it was announced that Oasis would reform and embark on a 41 date tour – it seemed like a music miracle especially to the many diehard fans – and it’s those fans that have stood by the band of brothers.Noel and Liam fell out with each other but the fans never fell out with them. And now a fascinating and unique book called ‘And After All: A Fan History Of Oasis’ has been written entirely from the fan’s perspective. And the author of that book is Melissa Locker. She chatted to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast all about meeting those fans and their inspirational stories.

Join Alison Curtis this week on Weekend Breakfast as she welcomes the multi-talented Jen Hatton, known for her hilarious takes on everyday life and lighting up social media with characters like Ms  Finglas Rachel! Jen opens up about her journey from viral TikTok star to podcast host of "The Unpopular Opinion." Together, they discuss her latest adventure—transforming her long-neglected garden in Finglas, all while juggling motherhood with two young kids. With a budget close to zero, she's tackling the project one square meter at a time and sharing her progress online! Follow Jen's gardening journey on Instagram and TikTok at @Jen__Hatton.

Join Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast as she goes full Scandi! Culinary duo Russell and Patrick, also known as The Gastro Gays tell us about their fascinating love affair with Sweden, where they share their passion for Scandinavian culture, food, and music.Midsommar is Sweden's vibrant summer celebration and it kicks off this weekend and the lads tell us about their exciting collaboration with Stenaline. From ginger spiced cookies to quirky Swedish treats like 'Plop', they guide us through the delightful flavors of the Nordic landscape. Tune in for culinary insights, travel tales, and a taste of all things Scandi that will leave you craving more!Follow Russell and Patrick here: @gastrogays