Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis
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Join Alison Curtis for some PMA (Positive Morning Attitude!) With lots of fun, energy, family-friendly chat, advice, big guests, the best listeners and big prize giveaways Weekend Breakfast broadcasts a blast of positivity every Saturday morning from 8am and Sunday from 9am.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 8min
You'll Never Guess Who People Say Rachel Galvo Sounds Like!
And All That Jazz!Ahead of her SOLD OUT one woman show at the Ambassador Theatre this festive season, Comedian Rachel Galvo joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about her career so far and why she struggles with being called a comedian.
Nov 20, 2024 • 14min
Rick Astley Says 'Never Gonna Give You Up' Will Never Die!
He's Never Gonna Give You Up, Never Gonna Let You Down - It's Rick Astley! His new book Never is an intimate look at the man behind the hits and he joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to talk about his life and career!
Nov 17, 2024 • 5min
Olive Foley Shares Anthony 'Axel' Foley's Legacy On Weekend Breakfast
Olive Foley was the wife of Axel Foley, an Irish rugby union player and head coach of Munster who was one of the most respected rugby players in the country. He played for Ireland from 1995 until 2005 and captained the squad on three occasions. In 2016, he died of cardiomyopathy.His wife Olive Foley joins Alison on Weekend Breakfast to share Axel's legacy.
Nov 17, 2024 • 7min
10 Year-Old Adam King Has Published His First Book
We've loved Adam King since he first appeared on the Late Late Toy Show in 2020, and now he's managed to publish his first book at the age of ten! It's called 'Farron’s Adventure - A Winterval Tale.'Adam tells us all about it, joined along with dad David King, on Weekend Breakfast.
Nov 14, 2024 • 7min
Chef Shane Smith Adds WHAT Fizzy Drink To This Cake Recipe?
Friend of the show, Chef Shane Smith joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his recipe for a 7UP cake!By adding the 7UP to the batter, it gives it a lighter texture while adding a citrus flavour. He also chatted about some of his favourite other retro bakes!
Nov 9, 2024 • 12min
Donnacha O'Callaghan's First Experience Of Tapas Did NOT Go To Plan!
Donnacha O'Callaghan is best known for his triumphs on the pitch, but he is a self-proclaimed Disaster Dad!He joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new book 'Disaster Dad', Ireland's rugby success in recent years and why his first time having tapas did NOT go to plan!
Oct 27, 2024 • 7min
Here's Your Must-See Horror Films For Every Mood
It's so close to Halloween now and if there's one thing you've got to do at this time of year, it's watching horror films! Whether you need a film for all the family or reminders of a couple of classics, Gordon Hayden has got you covered. He hosts a horror movies podcast and gives us his recommendations - including a film that's celebrating its 40th anniversary!
Oct 19, 2024 • 5min
Get Better With Chris Is Running 5KM In Every County!
Get Back To Me!Chris Connolly AKA Get Better With Chris is a father, mental health activist, and business owner who has overcome a lot of battles in his life. He is currently in the middle of one of his biggest challenges to date. He joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat all about it!
Oct 6, 2024 • 6min
Heartstopper's Kit O'Connor and Joe Locke Tell All About Season 3
The new season of Heartstopper is here and the stars, Kit O'Connor and Joe Locke, had a chat with Alison on Weekend Breakfast all about it! Plus, which one of them has never been to Ireland?Press the play button on this page to find out!
Oct 5, 2024 • 8min
Sharlene Mawdsley Shares How She Realised She Could Be An Olympian
Olympic sprinter Sharlene Mawdsley did Ireland proud this past summer. But it turns out, she didn't always expect to become an Olympian. She chatted with Alison about the impact the Community Games had on her and how she's helping Zambrero to donate one billion meals globally to people in need.
