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.
Episodes
- Kate O’Connor Relishes Being A Role Model For Young Athletes In Ireland
Kate O’Connor, a World Champion and Olympic contender in heptathlon, shares insights into mastering seven athletic disciplines, her training mindset, and the importance of inspiring young athletes in Ireland. The discussion also touches on…
- Stephen & Anita Mangan Take Us On A Tour Of Weird Street
Stephen and Anita Mangan joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to discuss their new children's book, 'Welcome to Weird Street'. Anita Mangan spoke about illustrating the book's houses, and the conversation touched on themes like readin…
- Alex Warren Says he Is Ready For That Niall Horan Or Hozier Collab!
Alex Warren spoke with Alison Curtis backstage at Dublin's 3 Arena. He shared insights on his touring experiences, the importance of 'finding your people,' and honoring his parents' memory. Warren also expressed his interest in future coll…
- Westlife Chat About Finding Fame, Family and Helping Push Broken Down Cars!
On Weekend Breakfast, Westlife members Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, and Shane Filan spoke with Alison Curtis about their 25-year journey in music, covering early auditions and current family dynamics. They also shared anecdotes, including a fan…
- Stars Of TV Show The Shelter: Animal SOS Tell Us Why Saving Animals Is Their Dream Job
Senior Animal Welfare Inspector Fiona Conlon and Veterinary Surgeon Chloe Foley discuss their love for their work at the NSPCA, Ireland's largest animal charity, and the new series The Shelter: Animal SOS.
- Masterchef's New Star Anna Haugh Talks About Her Proud Tallaght Roots And Why TK Red Lemonade Should Only be Drunk From A Champagne Glass!
Anna Haugh, a new Masterchef judge, shares her experiences on the BBC show, her London restaurant with an Irish influence, and her pride in her Tallaght roots. She also touches on reimagining Irish recipes and her time working with Gordon…
- Dominic West Tells Us How Much He Loved Working With Cillian Murphy's Son Aran
Actor Dominic West spoke with Alison Curtis about the Festival of Gardens & Nature, his wife's involvement, and his thoughts on gardening. He also discussed working with Cillian Murphy's son, Aran, on the film 'War', noting their resemblan…
- Shane Smith Tells Us How To Have Our Cake AND Eat it!!
Chef Shane Smith joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to discuss his new cookbook, "Loaf Tin Bakes." The book focuses on recipes that can be made using a single loaf tin, including both sweet and savory options. Smith also shared deta…
- Katie Kirby Gives Weekend Breakfast An Exclusive Look Into Lottie's Next Book!
Katie Kirby, author of the Lottie Brooks series, appeared on Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis to discuss her books. The series has sold two million copies, and Kirby is currently on a book tour in Ireland. She also shared details about…
- What Are The Seven Wonders of Ireland?
This episode of Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis explores the Seven Wonders of Ireland for 2026, as identified by Conde Nast Traveler. Travel blogger Chris Connolly discusses destinations such as Waterford, The Burren, Ring of Beara, N…
- Where Is The Best Sunday Roast In Ireland!?
On Weekend Breakfast, Alison Curtis speaks with food and travel journalist Ali Dunworth about her list of the best places to get a Sunday Roast in Ireland. Dunworth shares recommendations for various types of establishments.
- Little Lou Cooks Hits 1 Million Followers And She Has Some Fab Easter Eats!
Lou Robbie, author of the cookbook Make & Freeze, discusses reaching 1 million followers on Instagram and shares an Easter recipe for slow-roast leg of lamb with Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast.
- Niamh Fahey Is So Competitive She's a Nightmare At Family Games Nights!
Niamh Fahey, a decorated athlete with numerous titles and caps, spoke with Alison Curtis about her career, her new position at Liverpool FC, women in sports, and her highly competitive personality.
- Dearbhla Mescal Says She Allowed The Kids To Swear Growing Up And Express Themselves
Dearbhla Mescal shared insights into her motherhood journey on Weekend Breakfast, discussing how allowing her children to swear fostered self-expression. She also spoke about her personal cancer journey and her collection of poems, 'Findin…
- Sky Sports Icon Kelly Cates Cannot Wait To Take To The Stage In Dublin For Her Live Show
Kelly Cates, Sky Sports and BBC Match Of The Day Anchor, joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to discuss live shows, parenting, and women in sport. This was a special uncut extended interview.
- The Gaylinn Podcast Lads Prep Alison For Her Paddy's Day Cupla Focal
Cathal and Ciaran from The Gaylinn Podcast join host Alison for Weekend Breakfast to help her prepare to speak Irish for Paddy's Day. The Gaylinn Podcast is a bilingual comedy show discussing a variety of topics.
- Alison Vows To Join Kevin And PJ's Seriously Windy WhatsApp Group!
Alison Curtis talks with Irish comedy duo I’m Grand Mam about their upcoming live show, funny WhatsApp groups, and a memorable youth group musical.
- Meet Ireland's Hairiest Acting Superstar With An Incredible Backstory
Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis features 'Indiana Bones', a dog named Indy, who is Ireland's Top Agility Dog for the fourth consecutive year and will represent the country at Crufts. Indy is also a screen actor appearing in films with…
- I Turned Down America's Got Talent Because I Want To Do What's Best For Jude
Jude Owens, a 3-year-old snooker prodigy with two Guinness World Records, appeared on Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis. His father shared the pride he feels in Jude's skills while emphasizing his welfare, even after turning down an off…
- Hannah O Neill Is One Of Ireland's Youngest Tarot Readers And She Gives Alison A Live Reading
Hannah O Neill, owner of Réaltaí Readings, discusses her work as a young tarot reader, reiki master, and massage therapist. She shares her experience working at diverse events and festivals, and her appearance on Ireland AM where she demys…
- Toy Show Legend Adam King Pops In To Tell Us All About New Animated Show
Adam King appeared on Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis to discuss his animated show 'Adam Loves Adventure!', which is a science-fiction adventure comedy for preschoolers. He also spoke about his charity book 'Farren’s Adventure', his s…
- Meet Sophie And Carina The Female Farmers Inspiring A New Generation
Sophie Bell and Carina Roseingrave, featured farmers, discuss their documentary "Voices of Irish Farmers" and their experiences in farming. They share insights into farming life and its realities, including their significant online presenc…
- Irish Oscar Hopeful Tells About His Amazing Mini Movie Featuring Domhnall Gleeson
John Kelly shares his experience hearing about the Academy Award nomination for his animated short film 'Retirement Plan'. The seven-minute film, narrated by Domhnall Gleeson, follows a character's dissatisfaction with life and dreams of r…
- Traitors UK: Rachel's Best Friend Ciara And Brother Neil Chat About THAT Final!
Rachel Duffy’s brother Neil and best friend Ciara reflect on her time on Traitors UK, detailing a community watch-along event and her performance on the show.
- Record Breaking Liverpool And Ireland International Superstar Denise O Sullivan
Denise O’Sullivan, the second most capped female Republic of Ireland international, spoke with Alison Curtis about her recent record-breaking move to the WSL and her career beginnings. She also shared her connection to Cork and advice for…
- Travel Trends 2026: What Are The Go To Destinations For Home And Away!
On Weekend Breakfast, host Alison Curtis and Travel Editor Pól Ó Conghaile discuss booking travel in January, highlighting new routes, alternative destinations, and domestic travel options.
- The Gastro Gays (Plus A Very Special Guest!) Unpack Food Trends For 2026!
The Gastro Gays, food and travel writers Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon, share their predictions for food trends in 2026. Topics include the resurgence of gourmet chips and enhancements in pub food.
- The Salvage Squad Is Back: Brian Dowling on Upcycling and Home Makeovers!
Brian Dowling joins Alison Curtis to discuss the second season of The Salvage Squad, highlighting the show's focus on transforming spaces with upcycled, salvaged, and sustainable materials.
- Meet The Irish Woman Who Vogue Williams Trusts To Help Organise Her Home!
Hazel Burton, a professional organizer who has worked with Vogue Williams, shares practical advice for decluttering and organizing homes, focusing on manageable goals for a January reset and promoting intentional, clutter-free living.
- Great Pottery Throwdown's Keith Brymer-Jones Talks Massive Cracks And Pottery Magic!
Keith Brymer-Jones discusses the ninth series of The Great Pottery Throwdown with Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast. He highlights the varied contestants, including a tattooist and a chemistry teacher, and touches upon the show's humor an…
- Neven Maguire Shares His Favourite Christmas Recipes And Advice For The Big Day!
Chef Neven Maguire returns to Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis to discuss holiday cooking. He shares recipes for apricot sage stuffing balls, turkey, ham with glaze, and a trifle, offering advice for a stress-free Christmas dinner.
- Panti's Blissful Christmas Gift Guide With All Glorious Local Made Products!
Panti Bliss, Ambassador for the Made Local campaign, shares a Christmas gift guide on Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis, featuring handmade Irish items from various makers and retailers, including jewelry, sleep sets, ceramics, skincare…
- Stephen Mangan And Sister Anita Tell Us About Heroic St. Bernards and Love For Ireland
Stephen Mangan and Anita Mangan joined Alison Curtis to discuss their series of children's books, real-life St. Bernards, and their experiences in Ireland.
- Jeff Kinney Says Seeing Kids Read Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Still 'Blows His Mind'
Jeff Kinney spoke with Alison Curtis about the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, Party Pooper. He expressed amazement at children reading his books and mentioned the possibility of Greg visiting Ireland.
- Dermot O'Leary Chats Ireland, Alison Hammond and Getting Into Reading!
Dermot O'Leary joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to discuss his children's book,
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor Says The Beauty of Kerry Took Her Breath Away
Sophie Ellis-Bextor discusses her experiences with Kerry, falling in love with Irish donkeys, aging gracefully, her new role as a gherkin connoisseur, and her latest album
- The Waterford Writing Duo Kathi And John Burke Are Back With More Brilliant Books
Kathi and John Burke return to Weekend Breakfast to discuss their new book "Animalopedia," which illustrates every animal that has ever existed in Ireland. John Burke, a former teacher, discusses his storytelling approach, and Kathi showca…
- Chris Hadfield Talks Space, Love For Ireland And Writing Bestselling Thrillers
Chris Hadfield joins Alison Curtis to discuss his family, his number one bestselling thriller "Final Orbit," his experiences in space, and the future of space travel. Hadfield also shares his affection for Ireland, where he has family.
- David Walliams Says His New Book Is a Cross Between Die Hard And Home Alone!
David Walliams, a children's author with over 60 million copies sold, joined Alison Curtis to discuss his new book 'Santa & Son', describing it as a mix of Die Hard and Home Alone. The episode includes laughs and calls from Irish fans.
- Cork Teacher Tadgh O Donovan From A Rebel Education Tells Us All About New Show
Tadgh O Donovan, a science teacher featured in "A Rebel Education: Inside Carrigaline Community School," discusses his transition to social media engagement, particularly on TikTok, spurred by COVID-19 online learning. He shares insights i…
- I Swear This Is One Of The Best Movies I Have Seen In Years
On Weekend Breakfast, Alison Curtis interviews director Kirk Jones and star Robert Aramayo about the film I SWEAR. Inspired by John Davidson's life and Tourette Syndrome, the movie is discussed by its director and lead actor.
- Jacqueline Wilson Says She Might Just Get Her First Tattoo To Celebrate New Book!
Beloved author Dame Jacqueline Wilson discusses her latest book, "Picture Imperfect," featuring an adult Dolphin from "The Illustrated Mum." She also reflects on contemporary youth pressures, technology's impact, and her thoughts on potent…
- Adam Harris From AsIAm Helps Launch TodayFM's Halloween For All Campaign
Adam Harris of AsIAm discusses challenges Autistic people face at Halloween, such as sensory overload and social pressures, and highlights how TodayFM
- Kayleigh Trappe Tells About Her Irish Language Journey And Vogue's DMs!
Social Media personality Kayleigh Trappe shares her experiences learning the Irish language, detailing her travels and interactions with other learners. The episode also touches upon personal anecdotes, including messages received from not…
- Jasmine Harman From A Place In The Sun Says People Are Inspired By And Root For The House Hunters!
Jasmine Harman, the original presenter of A Place In The Sun, shared on Weekend Breakfast that viewers are inspired by and root for the house hunters on the show. She also noted that fans have said the program helped them cope during COVID…
- Countdown's Susie Dent Shares The History of Arseropes And How Finland Has A Word For Drinking Alone In Your Underwear!!
Susie Dent, an expert on words from Countdown, joined Alison Curtis to discuss the history of the word "arse" and a Finnish word for drinking alone in one's underwear. She also promoted her book, "Words for Life".
- Paul O Connell Reveals How Important Role Models Like His Brothers Were To His Life
Paul O'Connell joins Weekend Breakfast to discuss his support for the 'Big Brother Big Sister' program, a mentoring initiative for young people. He shares insights on the importance of role models, drawing from his own experience with his…
- Peter McGann And Hugh O Conor Tell Us About Their Brand New TV Show
Comedian Peter McGann and Actor/Director Hugh O
- Declutter Your Life! Hazel From The Home Reset Has Your Top Five Tips for Autumn
Hazel from The Home Reset joins Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to provide five key tips for decluttering and organizing the home for the autumn season. Topics include managing wardrobes, creating effective homework stations, establishi…
- Lou Robbie's Lunchbox Makeover: Fun Recipes for Kids & Adults
Lou Robbie discusses back-to-school lunchbox recipes for kids and adults, including savoury and sweet options. The episode covers batch preparation and reducing sugar content in snacks.