The Ray D'Arcy Show

Comedian Bernard O'Shea chats to Ray off the back of his stand-up set at Electric Picnic, upcoming tour dates, and strange household rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denis Smyth has just retired from working in Dublin Airport for nearly half a century. He's seen it all from Popes to Presidents, Rock Stars to Olympians. He spoke to Ray about his life, his family and next steps heading into this new phase of life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off the back of his Electric Picnic set, singer-songwriter David Gray chats about his new tour announcement - the Past and Present Tour across Ireland in Summer 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Maguire, of Fleamarket Love Letters, chats about the joy of letter-writing, how her passion began, how the younger generations can get involved and the benefits of letter-writing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samin Nosrat is the chef, writer and teacher behind the New York Times bestselling cookbook and hit Netflix series ‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’. She has changed the way many people think about food, cooking and connection. Her new cookbook ‘GOOD THINGS: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love’ is for the heart, not just for the kitchen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Doyle, founding member and bass player chats about the official unveiling ceremony of a commemoration bench taking place this Sunday, at Bray Head, organised by Bray County Council to honour founding members Liam Reilly & John O’Brien of Bagatelle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Humphreys, Deputy News Editor at The Irish Times, shares his insights on the complexities of success and failure. He explores ancient Greek concepts of virtuous living and contrasts them with modern definitions that often lead to dissatisfaction. The discussion covers how failure deprivation, societal pressures, and the negativity bias shape our perceptions. Joe advocates for redefining success to fit personal values and emphasizes celebrating small wins, while also addressing the resilience of Gen Z in navigating these challenges.

Eddie Mullins, CEO of Merchants Quay Ireland is running 5K a day in the month of September alongside a whole host of different people in the public eye to raise awareness about the work that Merchants Quay do to help people in their journey of recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illustrator Matthew Kelly was inspired by his own personal story to create and self-publish his own absolutely gorgeous comic book that aims to help children deal with these emotions in a healthy way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently announced as Ireland's selection for the International Feature Film category at the 2026 Academy Awards, Galway director Gar O’Rourke’s quietly observational film ‘Sanatorium’ captures the heart and soul of a remarkable holiday and health resort revealing a different perspective of life in Ukraine during the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.