Rté - The Ray Darcy Show

Collie Ennis is on hand to help us make friends with all the bugs and insects that are out and about in this warm weather. Collie is Research Associate in Zoology at TCD and host of The Critter Shed Podcast.

Shobsy is back from Berlin where he recorded new songs, and tickets went on sale today for his headline show at the Academy in November. (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

Comedian Kevin McGahern popped into studio to tell us about his and Justine Stafford's new podcast out today. It’s called ‘The Lovely Show’ and you’ll find it on Headstuff Podcasts.

Chef Anna Haugh became a famous face on BBC’s “Ready Steady Cook”. She was a staple on this show during lockdown, giving tips for meals to make life a bit more exciting. She has her own restaurant in London called Myrtle, and now she has written a gorgeous cookbook.

Since Oh My God What A Complete Aisling came to an end with the fifth book, we have all been waiting to see what authors Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght would produce next… Well, they are dipping back into the Aisling Universe to bring us weekly instalments of The Ballygobbard Project on Substack!

Sharon Shannon will be performing at the Galway Folk Festival at Monroe’s Live, to close out the festival, Sunday June 9th at 7pm. (For copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

As well as having 80 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is also a Netflix phenomenon. He’s the writer and creator behind ‘Stay Close’, ‘The Stranger’ and the recent ‘Fool Me Once’. His latest novel ‘Think Twice’ is out now.

The countdown is on for the second part of Bridgerton Season Three and Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton called into us after a whirlwind global tour.

Travel writer Thom Breathnach tells us about some stand-out staycation spots for 2024.

Dearbhla Mescal, mother of actor Paul and singer Nell, has shared the news that her cancer is now in remission.

Craig Revel Horwood, director, choreographer and longest serving judge on Strictly Come Dancing.

Musician Niamh Regan has been celebrating the release of her second album Come as You Are with a series of pop up shows around the country. (For copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

Dr Colman Norton answers all your parenting questions.

Digestion and going to the toilet are things we all do, but we don’t necessarily like talking about it. Kathryn speaks with gut health dietician at the Blackrock Clinic, Lorraine Cooney.

The humble seaweed is seeing a surge in popularity around the globe, in the areas of cuisine and skincare! Kathryn speaks to medical doctor and author of “Irish Seaweed Kitchen” Prannie Rhatigan.

Dustin is in flying form for a turkey today.

Gary Lightbody joins Ray for a lovely chat.

Paul Howard is here to announce the end of his famous character.

Tommy joins Ray in studio for a catch-up.

Expert packer and Freelance Travel Writer Nicola Brady joins us to share her packing secrets.