Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

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

Gabby Logan and a host of sporting celebrities are undertaking a 555-mile cycling challenge around Ireland in memory of former Scottish international player Doddie Weir.The event aims to raise over €600,000 for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast spoke to Gabby to tell us all about this incredible challenge and why she can't wait to get around Ireland (although her husband Kenny says she has the cushy leg of the tour!) and her remarkable sporting career.Stops will include origin clubs of famous Irish Lions players, with the challenge concluding at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, where the team will deliver the match ball ahead of the British & Irish Lions match against Argentina next Friday, June 20.To support Doddie’s Lions Challenge or find out more visit myname5doddie.co.uk/.And Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, visit imnda.ie  

'Good Girls Gossip' is the new book from Tova Leigh. Is gossiping a bad thing? Alison and Tova chat all about it on Weekend Breakfast!