Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

Paul O'Connell is a Barnardos ambassador and he is fronting the Big Active campaign with Aldi to encourage primary school children to approach their health in holistic way, by looking after their minds, hearts and bodies. Get involved at Barnardos.ie/bigactive

It was a phenomenon when it first launched, and it's been such a hit that it's getting it's very own spin off. 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' is a prequel to the tale we know so well which focuses on the Queen's rise to power and we caught up with the cast to find out more!

A show regular and voice of reason, Dr. Colman Noctor joined Alison this morning to tell her all about his new book, 'The 4-7 Zone'. Colman gives readers an easy and effective way to live a balanced life - and explains how you can become your own therapist. Hit play now to hear the full conversation.

He's the man behind the iconic 'This Is Going To Hurt' and has just realised a book all about the digestive system, so it's safe to say that Adam Kay is not squeamish. The former doctor, comedian and author joined Alison to chat about writing for kids, turning his life into a BBC series and why doctors are terrible patients.

It's one of the most iconic characters to ever grace the literary, TV and movie world but in 2023, Tinkerbell is moving from sidekick to superstar. Yara Shahidi is Tinkerbell in brand new Disney+ series 'Peter Pan and Wendy' and she joined Alison to chat about putting on those famous wings!

You might have heard of Las Tapas de Lola – one of the top tapas spots in the country. Its owners - Anna Cabrera and Vanessa Murphy – have had a busy few months, opening another restaurant to rave reviews and writing a new book teaching you to master tapas. They caught up with Alison to tell her all about it.

Following the release of her 19th book in 20 years, author Cecelia Ahern joined Alison Curtis. They chatted about aura migranes, Alice in Wonderland, empathy and how being bored shaped Cecelia's creativity.

Weekend Breakfast caught up with first time author Gráinne O'Brien to chat about her kids book - A Limerick Fairytale - which retells the story of Cinerella, with an Irish twist!

Gráinne Mullins was already an award-winning pastry chef when she launched Grá Chocolates from her parents' shed in 2020. Since then she and her business have gone strength to strength, and she appeared on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list last month. She caught up with Alison to chat abouther amazing career and the all the best summer food festivals.

Did you see Joe Biden was in a deli in Dundalk? (we cannot believe we're asking that question either) Alison Curtis spoke to the owner of McAteers Food House in the wee county Jerome McAteer, who welcomed the US President - and the secret service into his café this week. They chatted about sniffer dogs, rescue dogs and ironing flags.