The concept album is a three-act Gaelic folk opera featuring some of our most talented folk and sean nós singers.

Bernard is back for some more craic with Ray.

The longest living person in Ireland with Eipdermolysis Bullosa also known as Butterfly Skin Emma Fogarty chats to Ray about reaching the age of 40 when she wasn't expected to survive more than a week after her birth.

Lead Scientist for Team Ireland at the Olympics tells us all about her job making sure our Olympians have the nutrition they need.

Actor James Nesbitt joins Ray to chat Hurling, Golf and lots more besides.

Ray chats to the queen of power ballads Bonnie Tyler.

Liz Coleamn, Deputy Head of Forecasting, Met Éireann tells us what 'might' be in store for us over the next 4 wees of Summer.

Ray catches up with Tony Cantwell.

Ray is joined in studio for some live music and chat with The Raines.

Melanie Griffith tells Ray about her life-changing accident when competing in a motocross race and the personal strength that helped with her recovery, and led her to remarkable achievements in parasport.

The BBC broadcast the All-Ireland Hurling Final live for the first time yesterday. Athenry native Sarah Mulkerrins presented the programme for them, and spoke with us about the match, from her perspective

Kenneth Egan was in studio to chat to Ray about being at this year's opening ceremony for the Olympics, 2008 in Beijing, mental health and struggles with alcohol, and physiotherapy

Comedian Kevin McGahern was in studio to chat about the upcoming Paddy Power Comedy Festival at the Iveagh Gardens

Jan Brierton joins Ray for some seasonal poetry.

Joey Kavanagh tells us all about the Kate Bush appreciation that is planned for this weekend at Fairview Park.

Ray chats to Chris O'Dowd about all things Boyle! Credit to Boyle photographer Benny Morgan for the pic.

Our reporter Sinéad ní Uallacháin is out and about finding out about how peope like to pass the time with their hobbies and heads to House of Padel to try her hand at the sport.

Garron Noone joins Ray for a really interesting and funny chat with this social media sensation.

Kevin Prior is a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist and áine Curtin is a Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assitant and they have teamed up to create the Everyday OT service.

We look at the best options for anyone in the market for a new mobile phone: buying the phone outright or signing up to a two-year plan?

Irish rowers have been making a splash at the Olympics over the last number of years and not just when they are flying the tricolour. Kathleen Noble is an Irish-Ugandan Rower who represented Uganda at the Olympics in Tokyo and she is heading to Paris this summer.

A statue, affectionately known as the 'Hags with the Bags', has returned to Dublin City Centre. It’s the statue of the two women sitting and chatting beside the Ha’penny Bridge, which was temporarily removed while Lower Liffey Street got a makeover. Ray speak to the statue's sculptor Jackie McKenna.

Gerard Feeny's Mother Alice bought her fridge 50 years ago and its still going strong and Mary Leonard from Ma Murphy's pub in Bantry has her own chilly tale to tell.

Laura De Barra is back and she's tackling your tricky tiling queries.

Ray visited David at his home for a lovely insightful chat about his life and thoughts about turning 80 years old.

Sinead Ní Uallacháin is in Miltown Malbay, Co Clare to soak up the atmosphere.

Soccer Analyst Alan Cawley joins Ray as news breaks of the new Ireland manager appointment.

Katie is a comedian living in NYC and has brought her new show Terapy back home for a nationwide tour.

Kevin McManamon is a Sports Psychology Consultant and All Ireland winning Dublin Footballer. He joins Ray to chat about the Psychology of playing in the Euros and heading to the Olympics.

RTE Weather Broadcaster Trever Keegan joins Ray to chat about PREP and the new series of 'Out & Proud'

The Nit Cracker Natasha Lucas joins Ray to chat nits and make you scratch your head.

Dara O'Briain joins Ray to hcat about planning his new show.

Joining Ray to talk about different ways that we can live as we get older are Margharita Solon, the founder and now ambassador of McAuley Place in Naas and Pat O’Mahony author of “Rethinking Housing Options for Senior Citizens – Retirement Villages in Every Irish Community”

He's so pluckin' funny.

Bernard is here to tell us how to get through Summer with the kids at home.

Colin Stafford Johnson is in studio to give us expert tips to enliven the garden with bees and butterflies.

Eamon Dunphy joins Ray to give his two cents on all things Euros and his thoughts on the U.S. Presidential Race

The Folly Festival takes place this weekend at the beautiful intimate venue of Nancy’s Yard, beneath the towering ruins of the historic Cullohill Castle in Co Laois It’s not just about the music, you can also learn all about local culinary delights with one of Ireland’s most beloved chefs, Rory O’Connell

Our intrepid reporter Sinéad Ní Uallachaín is on the Shannon talking to holiday-makers about their favourite memories and a lovely couple of novice boaters.

Six Nations Winner Hugo Keenan is off to the Olympics in the Sevens Squad and joins Ray for a chat from his training camp.

Be it teens or toddlers or anyone in-between Colman is here to guide you through your parenting pickles.

Artist Joe Hallam is joined by his mentor Mags Salisbury to tellus about the exhibition at the Royal College of Surgeons until the 7th of July. This remarkable exhibition showcases the artwork of 10 talented artists who have intellectual disabilities.

National treasure Sonia O'Sullivan joins Ray to chat about her joy at watching her daughter Sophie qualify for the Olympics as she follows in her Mother's footsteps.

Tiffany Murray joins Ray to share her unique upbringing which saw her in the company of some of the world's biggest rockstars. The Horslips were among them and Jim Lockhart & Barry Devlin from the band pop in for a bit of a reunion with Tiffany.

Our Consumer Champion from The Irish Times Conor Pope is back and he has his review of the Taylor Swift gig before tackling shops charging for paper bags.

Ray and the crew headed to Lansdowne Rd for an hour and a half of seismic Swiftie content, jam-packed with friendship bracelets, music, a tense ticket giveaway and a certain turkey who is still trying to shake off the glitter.

Samantha Rawson, Certified Canine behaviour and trainin consultant is back just as school ends to help you plan your puppy'

Dr Michelle Curran from the Geography Dept. in Maynooth University tells Ray all about the exhibition she is leading at Glastonbury 2024

Aisling Browne emailed the show about her memories of using the scythe with her Father and joins Ray on the line along with Scythe expert Chris Hayes of Scythe.ie

Stephanie Rainey and Sarah Power join Ray to tell us about the audition on the America's Got Talent stage which was a rip-roaring success.

Patrick Quaile, St Finnian's PRO joins Ray to share the story of their Bear pitch invasion in Vancouver, Canada

Janey Godley, Award-winning comedian from Scotland joins Ray to chat about her new book where she deals with being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Joe Humphreys, Unthinkable Colun, The Irish Times.

Mary O'Connor Former Cork Camogie / Footballer CEO Federation of Irish Sport.

European Championships Relay Gold Medallist

Glenn McDonald, Author

Eamon Dunphy joins Ray as things progress in the Euros.

Danielle Mahoney, Founder and Editor of Missy.ie

Gearoid Farrelly has popped in to tell us about his new show that he will be roadtesting in Edinburgh this summer. Gearoid Rage is coming to Vicar Street next April 25th.

The Gaff Goddess Laura De Barra is here to talk you through her top tips for getting the best results with all the jobs you might be about to tackle this Summer.

Sinéad Ní Uallacháin has been out and about in Wexford to peek behind the shutter of the bountiful strawberry season.

Kate Silverton, Author of the book joins Ray to chat about her parenting book after a career change in 2020 when she left her broadcasting career in the BBC.

Simon is with us to tellus about his plans to come to Dublin in July to audition for a new boyband!

Paychologist Allison Keating and Psychoanalyst Ray O'Neill are back to tackle your questions.

Diane Behan joins Ray having won Gold in the European Duathlon.

Shirley Lanigan joins Ray in studio to chat about her beautiful new book featuring the gorgeous gardens of Ireland that are open to visitors.

Conor Pope, Consumer Champion, The Irish Times is bck and this week he's tackling Caesar Salads and the possibility of pilot strikes over the Summer months.

Fran Healy and Dougie Payne join us ahead of supporting The Killers at the 3 Arena tonight and tomorrow

It is an historic day for one of our greatest golfers as he will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

Gary Lightbody joins Ray for a lovely chat.

Actor Chris Walley joins us to chat about his new role at The Abbey.

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

Tommy joins Ray in studio for a catch-up.

Sinéad Ní Uallachain reports from the WayFinding Centre in Dublin, an innovative, multi-functional centre, driven by the need to make transport accessible for everyone.

Ransom’79 is a film about a ransom demand on the Irish Government that has been kept secret for more than 40 years. It is the late Charlie Bird's last story as a journalist. Starring alongside Charlie is journalist and playwright Colin Murphy.

Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy is getting ready to play Forest Fest at Emo Village in Laois from 19-21 July.

The Deepest Breath tells the story of the bond between a promising young Italian free-diver, Alessia Zecchini, and her Irish safety diver, Stephen Keenan. Last week the freediving documentary, directed by Laura McGann, won the outstanding long documentary at the Emmy Sports ceremony in New York City.

Altan are a band who have been at the forefront of traditional Irish music since the 1980s, making a lasting impact on audiences and music lovers throughout the world. Their new album is called 'Donegal'.

Relationship experts Ray O’Neill and Allison Keating answer all of your relationship queries and questions.

One paramedic equipped with a jetpack has set a new record in Romania, reaching a mock casualty at the summit of a mountain in two minutes, a trek that would normally take two hours by foot.

In Co Leitrim, 6th year students who are facing into their Leaving Cert exams have decided to ditch the school bags.

Conor Pope joins us once again to champion your consumer issues. If you have a consumer problem you can send it to [email protected]

Rónán Hession's third novel Ghost Mountain is out now.

Colm O'Regan joins Ray in the road-caster to chat comedy and babies falling asleep at his gig!

Sinead, Keith and their son Daniel Tighe join Ray ahead of the final park run in Marley park to talk about how Park Run has helped with Sinead's anxiety after the birth of Daniel who has a rare genetic disorder.

The one and only Mairead Ronan catches up with Ray and offers tips for those starting their running journey.

Toshín is in studio with some live music and tells us all about what's coming up for her this summer

Baron of Dunsany, ecology enthusiast and rewilder joins Ray in the Roadcaster.

Dustin the turkey has taken a day trip out of Dublin to join Ray in Navan, which he's naturally delighted about!

National treasure Niamh Kavanagh joins Ray in the Roadcaster in Navan

Comedians Pat Shortt and his daughter Faye joined Ray in studio for all the craic!

Bernard O'Shea joins Ray to talk running, comedy and sharing towels..

Multi-award winning author and farmer John Connell talks all things running and his new book 'Twelve Sheep'

Rosie and her mother Caroline came into studio before their 5km Run with Ray in Athlone

Singer Eleanor McEvoy is in studio with music and chat about her upcoming summer tour.

We're in Galway today for Run with Ray and Galway Local Legend Keith Finnegan, the voice of Galway Bay FM for over 34 years chats to Ray about all Galway has to offer.

Jess Murphy, Head Chef Proprietor of Kai Restaurant Galway talks all things food

Comedian, storyteller, Irish language advocate, training facilitator and ribbon enthusiast Aine Gallagher joins Ray for all the craic!

Rimjhim Kashyap, Tim Folan and Helen Murphy talk to Ray about running and the fantastic benefits joining a Park Run group can have.

Engineers turned musicians Kingfishr join Ray for tunes and chats.

Ray chats to astrophysics student Adam Mullins founder of The Student Pantry and chemistry student Sophie Hynes, co-founder of the Swiftie Society, both at University of Galway about juggling college life and a business.

At the service of all of us today is the one and only, Francis Brennan. He caught Ray up on all that's going on in his life.

We're in Tralee to kick off the annual week of Run with Ray and to showcase the abundant talent in Kerry is singer-songwriter Kate Dineen.

Comedian couple Fred Cooke and Julie Jay join Ray to talk life in Kerry, comedy gigs and more

Joanie Mcauliffe, Dr Noel Mulligan and Michael Keane join Ray to showcase the best activities Kerry has to offer from fungi and wetlands to sea shells.

James Daley and Bernadette McGaley met on the park run course and have been together ever since. They join Ray to chat about their recent proposal.

Nicola Brennan Murphy who has MND joins Ray in studio with her friend and carer Linda and her Son Conor who has been raising money to make home modifications for his

Bruce Springstein superfan Antoinette Switzer is already ready and waiting at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Nancy Harris, Award-winning Irish Playwright and Screenwriter behind the Dry is in studio for a chat.

Poet Jan Brierton is still flying high after living her dream to be on stage with English Poet John Cooper-Clarke and comes back in to tell us how it went.

Sinéad Ní uallacháin, RTE Reporter at the Liffey Boardwalk where theres's music and kayaking under a bridge.

Nicolas Klaus, Head of partnerships at portals.org joins Ray to discuss the project and the changes that have been made and why.

David McDaid is an Associate Professorial Research Fellow at the London School of Economics and he is speaking on the Economic Value of Aging in Ireland at the ALONE’s national conference and listener Mary also joins us to tell us about her husband's work post-retirement.

Theo Kirwan, Author and Co-Founder of Sprout is in to help you up your salad game for Summer.

Conor Pope is back tackling your consumer quibbles.

Catherine Merrigan is known as Keeper of Puffins and joins us from the island where she is keeping close watch on the puffins and other wildlife.

Strawberry seller Eamon Crean from Greenhill Fruit Farm in Wexford.

Peter McGann joins Ray ahead of his show tonight in the Whale in Greystones.

Michael Kealy, Ireland's Head of Delegation

Mario Rosenstock joins us with a host of his friends!

Ray and Niamh were out reportaling in the sunshine this morning from the Portal on Dublin's O'Connell Street.

Vicky Notaro joins Ray to chat about her debut novel.

Evelyn O'Rourke is in Malmö ahead of tonights semi-final where Israel are set to perform.

Laura De Barra is in New York and joins us to give us some tips to get us excited about our gardens, patios and balconies.

Ray speaks to musician Niall McNamee.

Sinéad Ní Uallacháin is out and about in Dublin city for the unveiling of a ‘visual bridge’ between North Earl Street in Dublin and Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Ray speaks to Bambie Thug who has qualified for the Eurovision Final on Saturday.

What is the most appropriate gift for a communion? With Rachel O'Dwyer, writer and lecturer in digital cultures in the National College of Art and Design, Dublin, and author of Tokens: The Future of Money in the Age of the Platform.

The Skin Nerd Jennifer Rock is back to give you all the advice you need to protect your skin this summer.

Liam Hegerty, Fitness instructor at BMS Warehouse Gym joins Ray to talk him throught the latest fitness craze.

Joe Humphreys, Writer of the "Unthinkable" philosophy column joins Ray to discuss the philosophical thoughts people may ask themselves when they consider if they will decide to have children or not in today's world.

Shane Byrne previews the Rugby and we hear all about the Kiltulla & District Vintage Show, near Athenry, foraging on the coast for seaweed in Waterford with The Sea Gardener and the Rotunda Hospital’s Neonatal Unit nurses and staff who will be jumping into the Irish Sea on Monday to raise money for special sensory covers incubators for their unit.

Dustin the Turkey is in studio to demo his news reading skills as Brian Dobson departs.

Bernard O'Shea joins us from our Limerick for a catch-up

Sinéad Ní Uallachain is reporting today from Blanchardstown to find all about sustainable gardens.

10 year old Elyssa and her Mam Magda join Ray in studio to chat about meeting inspirational bald make-up artist Abby Wren who is also in studio.

Peter Andre, Singer of the massive hit 'Mysterious Girl'

Broadcaster George Hamilton joins Ray in celebrating a quarter of a century of Lyric FM.

Principal Michael Nally joins Ray to tell us about St. David’s College, previously known as St. David’s C.B.S in Artane, who will begin enrolling girls this September.

Aishling Moore, Restaurateur of Goldie in Cork City and Author of the book joins Ray for some fishy talk!

Conor is back to tackle your consumer quibbles.

Oein DeBhairduin, Traveller Cultural Collections Officer at the National Museum of Ireland joins Ray to chat about the brand new exhibition.

Stars of "The Currabinny Cookbook" James Kavanagh and William have dropped in as they give up city life and embark on a country life.

Comedian Kevin McGahern pops in and leaves us in stitches ahead of his Liberty Hall gig this evening.

Co-Hosts Brendan Courtney and David O'Reilly join Ray to chat about their new podcast

“I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was” is the name of the latest book from Ruby Wax and Ruby is coming to Ireland for a series of live shows to discuss that book.

Ray is joined by 3 people, Hanako O’Donnell, who is Japanese Irish and 16 years old, Hiro Ino, a solicitor in Dublin, but spent some of his formative years in Ballina, and Taiko Drum Master Luke Takahashi, who just arrived in the country yesterday

Daniel O'Donnell, Irish Music Royalty is just back from a tour down under to hit the road Ireland.

Tara O'Kelly has been working in Noel's Deli since the age of 14 and has a lovely story to tell.

Lelia Doolin joins Ray to talk about her reasons to mark her 90th Birthday with a skydive and raising money for Doctors without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontiéres.

Actor and West Cork resident Jeremy Irons joins Ray for an in-depth chat about his work as an ambassador for the Hope Foundation on their 25th Anniversary and his life and career as a Hollywood star.

Conor Pope is back to tackle your consumer quibbles, this time its the Bottle Re-Turn Scheme and Health Insurance policy changes.

Dustin

Head of Media Relations at Dublin Airport, Graeme McQueen and Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland about the bird (starlin) that is trapped in T1 Dublin Airport.

Dale Davis was Amy's Bass Player and Former Musical Director and joined Ray as The Amy Winehouse Band go on tour.

Podiatrist Veronica Daniels from The Podiatry Clinic in Dublin joins us to answer all your foot queries.

Superstar Lyra from Cork joins Ray for a session and chat in Studio 8.

Ray is joined by Michael Greco, aka Beppe di Marco from East Enders who will play Juror No. 7 in 12 Angry Men when it takes to the stage at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre.

Orlaith McBride, Director of the National Archives joins Ray to tell us all about the new exhibition which opened today.

Anne Ní Mhaille tells Ray all about the history of her shop ahead of its planned closure while our very own Producer in Charge Niamh Hassle shares her own memories of the shop in her childhood as her mother was one of Anne's knitters.

Bestselling Author Anthony Horowitz joined Ray for a fascinating chat about his writing.

Ray chats to a couple of Ireland's Athletic stars ahead of the European Athletic Championships.

Dan Butler is starring in Tuesdays with Morrie and played Bulldog in Frasier. He joined Ray for a chat ahead of taking to the stage at the Gaiety Theatre tomorrow.

Author Jenny Ireland is in studio to chat about her new release.

Collie Ennis, Zoology Assistant Research Associate at Trinity College Dublin joins Ray to chat about all the life and activity in our gardens at this time of year.

Irish Film Director, Screenwriter and Novelist Neil Jordon joins Ray to chat about becoming a donor to the Hugh Lane Gallery.

Clinical Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan joins Ray to chat about her extremely helpful book, Sleep Well

Galway native Arthur McGuire spent fifty years running his family's convenient store in the West Galway City area. He was also a part-time fireman for twenty years. Now retired, he’s turned his hand to being a tour guide.

Our relationship experts, psychologist Allison Keating and psychoanalyst Ray O'Neill, answer your relationship questions.

Henry Winkler, known for his iconic role as ‘The Fonz’ in Happy Days, celebrates fifty years of his remarkable Hollywood career. And he’s bringing his show ‘Henry Winkler: The Fonz and Beyond’ to the National Concert Hall on June 12th.

Former Ireland International and Chair of the Dillon Quirke Foundation joins Ray in studio for a lovely chat about cardiac screening for sports clubs, and all things Irish football related....

Sam McAlister, Author of Scoop and Executive Producer of the movie Scoop joins Ray to chat about the infamous Prince Andrew interview and her recollections of that time.

Billy and Niki O'Toole join Ray about their road to parenthood with a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis.

Conor is back with your consumer queries and chats to Ray about the difficulty of getting a mortgage if you have an illness.

John Melody, Restaurateur and Bar Owner in Erie Pennsylvania, USA is gearing up for the solar eclipse at his bar which

Seamus O'Reilly, Columnist with the Examiner

Séan joins Ray from London to chat about his path to becoming a comedian and his success in the UK

Actor Alex Grendon and Paul Ritchie join Ray to talk about Alex's path to becoming the star of a movie.

Margaret Leahy, Food tour guide with Fable Tours has some tips on what to forage this spring and what to do with your bounty.

Ashley Campbell & Thor Jensen perform live and Ashley chats to Ray about her career so far and her famous Father Glenn Campbell

Dr Aisling Loy, A Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV joins Kathryn to discuss a new report showing the staggering rise in STI's in Ireland over the last year.

World renowned Flamenco Guitarist Paco Peña joins Kathryn in studio for a chat and performance ahead of his Paco and Friends performance live at the National Concert Hall Thursday 4th April

Marie-Louise Nicholson tells us all about her journey to become champion of the BBC's rebooted Gladiators.

Aine Kennedy is here with her colleague and sister Eimear and their Grandad Billy to chat about their viral fame and starting the Smooth Company.

Kathryn catches up with Kevin McGahern

A thousand-year-old Irish oak tree that was toppled in storm Elin is set to be resurrected as rare whiskey casts, which will be crafted here in Ireland. Peter Cooney from Boann Distillery tells us all about it.

Conor Pope is back to tackle your consumer queries.

Best Man is a show written by friends and comics Mikey Fleming and Colman Hayes. It had a sell out run in Edinburgh festival last year and is coming back to the Irish stage at the end of this month and Colman is here to tell us all about it

Winner of the Nobel Prize Venki Ramakrishnan.

Singer Flo McSweeney and Drazen Derek on acoustic guitar join Ray ahead of a performance with "the Nelson Riddle Orchestra" at Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre on Sunday the 28th April 2024

Thomas Metcalfe joins Ray to tell us how proud he is of his girls Lauren and Ellamay Metcalfe who have been donating Easter Eggs for years now.

The Irish Soccer team have played their first two international games under the management of John O’Shea taking on Belgium on Saturday and Switzerland last night and he joined Ray today to reflect on the experience and his hopes going forward. And John O’Shea joins

From Ireland's oldest easter egg to the most beautiful, Ray chats to some cracking guests about their chocolate easter eggs. Frank Kean from KoKo Kinsale, Una Leonard, Author and Baker and John Gartlan and Dolores McMahon.

Marion Power, Embalming Manager at Fanagans and Embalmer Emma Bainton tell Ray about their unusual profession.

Gavan Hennigan is just back from winning the 1600KM race in Alaska which has not even finished yet with some participants still battling through on the course.

Stuart Banks is here to tell us about the Ranelagh Rockets.

Timmy is cycling across Northern Ireland for a cause close to his heart.

Guy Garvey joins us in Studio 8 for a special performance and chat about his incredible career and life.

Rosemary Ryan is Curator and Manager at Waterford's Museum of Time and will have her work cut out for her when the clocks go forward on Sunday.

Conor Pope our resident Consumer Champion is back to tackle more of your niggles.

Ray is joined by Irelands very own 007 Actor Pierce Brosnan to discuss being honoured with an Oscar Wild Award and recieving an IFTA nomination for one of his latest projects, The Last Rifleman.

Roisin Gallagher discusses Dry season 2 and being nominated for at BAFTA TV Award.

Ray catches up with Dustin the Turkey.

Dr. Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist talks to Ray about why young people are becoming less happy than older generations.

Ray chats to David Gray and Victoria Mary Clarke about last night's tribute concert to Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O’Connor in New York's Carnegie Hall.

Daisy Kelliher is the only Irish person to have appeared on the hugely popular Below Deck reality show series, having worked as a formidable Chief Stew on three seasons on the show so far.

Roisin Hayes, Music Therapist and Lynne O'Donnell whose son uses the service join Ray in studio ahead of Daffodil Day on Friday

Bernard O'Shea joins Ray from our Limerick Studio for some chat about his theories around Adult Bedtime Procrastination.

Buspidéal - Sinead Ni Uallachain and Simon Kirwan

Conor Pope answers your queries and gives his thoughts on St. Patrick's Day

Colin Block chats with Ray after announcing his retirement aged 80, having been an orchestra player and conductor for the last 60 years

Shane Hegarty on the launch of his latest children's book 'Dexter Lost His Boo Woo'

'Irish Wish', which stars Hollywood star Lindsey Lohan drops today on Netflix and our very own Niamh Hassell tells us all about the film

Funny man Colm O’ Regan joins Ray and gets us all in a good mood for the long weekend.

Dancing with the Stars professional Karen Byrne and her long term partner singer Jake Carter join the show to discuss music, dancing and more!

The KIilfenora Ceili Band are live in studio to play some tunes ahead of Paddy's Day and their upcoming gigs!

Sinéad Ní Uallacháin is finding out what the best things about being Irish are before meeting Ireland's last Leprechaun Whisperer!

Joe is the writer of the “Unthinkable” philosophy column and Assistant News Editor at The Irish Times and joins Ray to delve into the sense of powerlessness that many people feel about the problems in the world today.

Chris Stokel-Walker, Tech Journalist and writer tells Ray about the tech reasons behind the frenzy around where Kate Middleton is and the Royal Mother's Day photo.

Cian Ó'Griofa on the Irish language, and the first LGBTQ* GAA Club

Boradcaster and producer Mícheál Ó’Domhnail speaks about the premiere of 'Armada 1588: Shipwreck & Survivors'

Psychotherapist Ray O’Neill & Psychologist Alison Keating answer your relationship queries

William Wall, Cillian Murphy's old teacher, spoke to us on directing the new Oscar winner towards the Arts at a young age.

Oscars Style Review with stylist Sonya Lennon

Conor Pope answers your consumer queries

Chat with Joanne McNally about life in London and her new Podcast, 'Who Killed Avril Lavigne?: Joanne McNally Investigates'

Press Photographer James Crombie discusses "Photogate" with the Royal Family

It’s been a BIG week for our Eurovision star Bambie Thug. It was their 31st birthday on Wednesday, the song Doomsday Blue hit a million streams, and their video premiered this morning

Ray has been out on the streets near Cillian's Murphy's family home to take the temperature of the locals who have their fingers crossed for an Oscar win.

Frank and Walters are live in our Cork studio for a session and a chat.

Tadhg Hickey’s new play GATMAN! Has come to The Everyman in Cork with tickets available for tonight’s preview show and the premiere tomorrow

Robbie Ryan, Oscar Nominee joins Ray as he makes his way to Hollywood, we have our fingers and toes crossed!!!

RTÉ Reporter Sinéad is finding out about where we are happiest including James Browne who has always loved the farm in Lough Rey despite being a creative in the fashion world working in New York & London with huge celebrities.

Johnny is live in studio for a chat and a couple of songs with Ray.

Anne is live in studio to chat about her involvement with the The Westmeath Bachelor Competition and much, much more.

Brian Kerr joins Ray from Dublin Airport as he embarks on a task to check out Irish players at QPR -v- West Brom this evening.

Theresa O'Rourke lives with incurable chronic pain which affects her everyday life, but a little help from innovative designer Trevor Vaugh has provided some refuge from the pain. Her story is told on 'Big Life Fix', which features extraordinary people whose lives have been transformed by Ireland’s leading inventors.

Ireland's best known rock fiddler, Steve Wickham from The Waterboys, is on the road for the national tour of a play called 'The Hare'. He joined Ray to talk about his glittering career that has included collaborations with U2, Sinead O'Connor and Sharon Shannon.

Conor takes a look at grocery shopping today and the new deposit return scheme for bottles and cans.

The nightclubs in London were roaring back to life in the 1920s... people crowded the dancefloors after the lights had been off during the first world war. Irish woman Kate Meyrick was at the centre of it. Zoe Comyns has made a documentary all about her and she joins us now to tell us all about it.

Eleanor Hooker was recued by the RNLI and became a rescuer as a volunteer helm at the Lough Derg RNLI.

James Daley and Bernadette McGaley join Ray in a celebratory mood after becoming engaged at the Park Run in Tralee over the weekend.

Sekou joins us from Studio 8 for a performance and chat ahead of a show at the Olympia tonight.

Dustin sat down with Ray for a quick catch up

Alain de Botton spoke with Ray about his book, 'A Therapeutic Journey'

Brendan Quinn, Belfast Actor who played Callum in the hit TV series joins Ray in studio.

Moate Community School, Westmeath are celebrating having become the overall worldwide winners of this years Junk Kouture. Teacher Pamela Keogh and Designers Eva Donlon, Evie Nugent, Méabh O'Shea who are responsible for the winning design are here in studio.

Two-time World Championship Swimming Gold Medallist Daniel Whiffen and his twin Nathan who is also a champion swimmer join Ray in studio.

Sinéad Ní Uallacháin, RTE Reporter

Dance Psychologist Peter Lovatt joins Ray's campaign to get us all grooving with his fascinating facts on what dancing does for your mind.

Lana McKeon and Robyn McKeon are years apart but they were amazingly both born on the 29th of February and reckon they could be the only Leap Siblings in the country.

Gavin James joins Ray live from Paris... Ooh la la! He's supporting up and coming musicians with the City Stages Initiative. Rachel Grace from Wexford and Gemma Cox from Kildare are two of them and they join us live in studio.

John Creedon joins us live from Vicar Street ahead of tonight's RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards.

Brothers Cristian Dirocie and Cosmo Dirocie join Ray in studio as they get set for the World Premiere of their film in Dublin's Lighthouse cinema on Thursday 29th February.

Peter Varga, Photographer documenting the lives of ordinary people through his Human's of Dublin storytelling project since 2014

Conor Pope, Consumer Champion is on the case....

Nikki O'Carroll tells Ray about her first event that sees owners head to the cinema with their doggies in tow.

Ninety years ago this month, Ray Knowles' Grandfather was one of three armed men who entered and robbed bank in Taghmon in Wexford...

Shane Byrne is in studio to look ahead to Ireland v Wales and pick a few of his favourite historic Irish Rugby moments.

Judge for yourselves!

Our Gaff Goddess is a woman of many talents and now a Garment Goddess.

The four Daly sisters, triplets Susan, Rachel and Lynda and younger sister Jennifer who lines out for Clare in the National Camogie League

Jan Brierton is live in studio to chat about her 'accidental' poetry

Nina Dellinger has a natural ability to lip-read and has found a platform for her talent on TikTok where gossip hungry followers get Nina's interpretation of conversations had at events like Award ceremonies.

John Cooper Clarke, Poet, Punk and Comedian

The Dublin Card Show organisers Enzo Patriarc and Jason Flynn chat to Sínead about the sporting memorabilia that will feature at their event on Saturday while the local's of Pearse St share their own Sporting Hero selections.

Imogen Cotter, Ambassador for L'Etape Ireland

Joe Humphreys, Writer of the Unthinkable philosophy c olumn

Laura Wynne and Kate Ryan, from Aruna Yoga in Rathcoffey in Kildare leave Ray gob-smacked by the results of some really effortless mobility improvement techniques.

Nóra Ní Anluain Fay, Show Creator

Father Michael Murphy from St Joseph's Church in Avoca Co Wicklow tells Ray how parishioners have been attending mass with brollies in hand due to leaking windows and roof. The community of the aptly named 'Templerainey' has banded together to raise repair funds.

Sean O'Laoghaire, has had a makeover on RTÉ's Today Show

Consumer champion Conor Pope from the Irish Times.

Bernie Collins joins Ray to talk about her fascinating career in Formula 1 having started out studying Mechanical Engineering in Queens University, Belfast and working as a strategist for the likes of McLaren & Aston Martin.

Funny man Jarlath Regan chats to Kathryn about his upcoming gigs, his podcast and family life.

With the weather getting warmer and the evenings longer, travel writer Thom Breathnach is on hand to recommend some outdoor activities that will spring us into the new season.

Cork singer songwriter Molly O' Mahony treats us to a live performance in studio.

Kathryn is joined by Kerry man Kevin Leahy who tells all about winning the gruelling Artic Circle Endurance Race.

Riverdance Executive Producer/Associate Director Padraic Moyles reveals all about the upcoming Auditions and reflects on his many years of dancing.

Professional Stunt Performer Philip Condron chats being a stunt double for Colin Farrell in The Banshees of Inisherin, working with Hollywood stars and more.

Kim Fitzgerald and Lynn Luxford from A Sorted Affair are on hand to help us get decluttered and set for spring.

Comedian Bernard O’Shea joins us to give advice on what to do if you've forgotten Valentine's Day and unconventional acts of love.

Comedian Stephen Mullan talks his new show, Paddy Latino and the craic he has being the voice of Love Island Australia.

We sent our reporter Sinéad Ní Uallacháin onto the streets of Dublin to find out how the public are celebrating Love this Valentines Day.

Seán Ó Laoghaire joins us ahead of his big transformation!

Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Dr. Colman Noctor offers advice to parents on navigating dyslexia diagnosis, bullying and more.

A new rare disease awareness campaign ‘I Am Number 17’ was launched today and one of the change makers involved, Joanne O' Riordan, tells us all about it.

Writer and podcaster Esther O'Moore Donoghue gets us up to speed on the new celebrity power couple in town and the influential impact their relationship is having on the economy.

AI & Deep fakes Expert Advisor, Henry Ajder tells us all about recognising deep fake scams and how to protect yourself online.

The Houseplants band pops into studio to discuss their latest album and play some tunes.

Ireland’s leading female comedy duo, Sinead Culbert and Sue Collins from the Dirtbirds are in studio for all the craic and to talk Galentine's Day.

Friend of the show Edwina Guckian is here Last night Edwina launched her first book: “Sparks from the Flagstones: Irish Folk Traditions and Calendar Customs”

The band have recently been connected with the football club, Chorley FC and to tell us what all the hype is about we are joined by Tom Clarke, the Chief Operation Officer with Chorley FC.

Ryan McNaught, One of 14 people in the world deemed a Lego grand master and Author of The Bricktionary: The Ultimate A-Z of LEGO

Comedian Emma Doran joins Ray to chat about her brand new show, Dilemma.

Philly McMahon is bringing back his smash his Theatre extravaganza to The National Stadium and joins Ray in studio.

Dr Jacqueline Boyd is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Science in Nottingham Trent University

Brothers Andrew and Eamon Breen completed a 42-day row across the Atlantic, and spoke to Ray about their journey

Childhood friends Lisa Rowland and Lisa Parker spoke to Ray about the video that has gone viral of the former trying to get into her house via the side window, with some unfortunate but comedic consequences

With Allison Keating & Ray O'Neill

Conor Pope joins Ray to tackle your consumer issues.

Ray meets Marti Pellow

James Hennessy, a Herpetologist and the director for the National Reptile Zoo tells Ray about a scorpion discovered in Wicklow.

The Six Nations Championship kicks of tonight at eight o’clock as Ireland take on Les Blues in France and this is the game that people are calling the match of the championship and here to tell us what we can expect from tonight’s game is Shane Byrne.

Dara O’Briain joins Ray from Washington D.C. on his U.S. Tour

Jazzy who hails from Crumlin in Dublin joins Ray to chat about her recent nomination for the Brits which happens on March 2nd in London.

Michael joins Ray to chat about his new book ' A Fallen God' and his famous father Charlie Chaplin.

David Gray is playing a four-night run at Whelan's with the final one coming precisely 30 years to the day since David first played the venue.

Gaff Goddess Laura DeBarra is back to help you with all your homely queries and give her best tips for dealing with dreaded dust!

Our Sinéad Ní Uallacháin has itchy feet – no we haven’t sent her to a chiropodist - she's off to soak up the atmosphere and get her dancing shoes on

Ray is joined by Actor Niamh Moriarty for a catch-up. Having starred alongside Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen at the tender age of seventeen she has it all to play for and the future is bright.

Ray is joined by Lucy Mulhall Captain, Women's Seven's Squad for Ireland and Stacey Flood, Player, Women's Seven’s Squad for Ireland

Kevin Gallagher got in touch having lost his Brother Jim who passed away on St Stephen's Day. Kevin was hoping we could find a clip of his brother Jim winning a trip to New York in 2000 with his hilarious laugh.

Funny man Jason Byrne joins Ray for a catch-up after appearing in the Last One Laughing tv show

Dr George Leslie joins Ray to tell him about his film and life having come from India to train at the Royal College of surgeons in 1981

Conor Pope joins Ray to tackle your consumer issues.

Bambie Thug joins Ray from Cork as they reflect on becoming Ireland's choice to represent the country at Eurovision 2024 in May with her song Doomsday Blue.

Ray is joined by the O'Duffy family who plan to raise funds in memory of their Father who died from Oesophageal Cancer.

Ray is joined by the O'Duffy family who plan to raise funds in memory of their Father who died from Oesophageal Cancer.

Bambie Thug joins Ray from Cork as they reflect on becoming Ireland's choice to represent the country at Eurovision 2024 in May with their song Doomsday Blue.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including Ireland's representative for Eurovision 2024 Bambie Thug

Conor Pope joins Ray to tackle your consumer issues.

Ray is joined by Dancing champion and Eurovision fanatic Maread Ronan, Mairead Farrell, Comedian Tony Cantwell and John Sullivan from Gogglebox give their two cents on all the entries competing to be Ireland's Eurovision entry. Tony Cantwell John Sullivan

Lisa Gifford is a former nurse who started farming when she was already in her late 70s. Originally from the United States, she fell in love with Ireland and moved here seven years ago. She now runs a farm in Leitrim, where she makes cheese, fudge, and ice cream from the goats that she hand-milks on her land.

Caitlin Ruth, Chef and Author of 'Funky' published Blásta Books

Lisa Gifford is a former nurse who started farming when she was already in her late 70s. Originally from the United States, she fell in love with Ireland and moved here seven years ago. She now runs a farm in Leitrim, where she makes cheese, fudge, and ice cream from the goats that she hand-milks on her land.

Caitlin Ruth, Chef and Author of 'Funky' published Blásta Books

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Ray went to visit Ashleigh House, one of two only Women and Children Residential Treatment Centres in Ireland run by Coolmine. There he met key workers as well as recent graduate Serenam, who told us her story of addiction and her road to recovery. Back in studio, ambassador with Coolmine Damien Dempsey joined CEO Pauline McKeown.

Ray is joined by Paula Heffernan the Head of Production at Element Pictures and on the film, Poor Things and Cillian Murphy's former teacher William Wall.

Annamarie Fegan has been named as Admiral of the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven.

The Skin Nerd, Jennifer Rock joins Ray to chat about your skincare with the very changeable weather we've been having.

Teacher Mikey Cullen has been inspiring his English students with his poetry on TikTok

The Skin Nerd, Jennifer Rock joins Ray to chat about your skincare with the very changeable weather we've been having.

Annamarie Fegan has been named as Admiral of the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven.

Ray is joined by Paula Heffernan the Head of Production at Element Pictures and on the film, Poor Things and Cillian Murphy's former teacher William Wall.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Teacher Mikey Cullen has been inspiring his English students with his poetry on TikTok

Christopher Williams, Head of Word Warriors at the Wayne State University Detroit

Conor is here to chat about the two new recycling initiatives that are being talked about this week… one with small electrical items, and the other with the bottle return scheme.

Kate Kerrigan has written a one-woman show chronicling a life spent searching for who she is. Growing up Irish in London, this is one woman’s story, but it speaks to many people

Conor is here to chat about the two new recycling initiatives that are being talked about this week… one with small electrical items, and the other with the bottle return scheme.

Christopher Williams, Head of Word Warriors at the Wayne State University Detroit

Kate Kerrigan has written a one-woman show chronicling a life spent searching for who she is. Growing up Irish in London, this is one woman’s story, but it speaks to many people

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Dubliner Audrey Garland won Gladiators in 1997, when it was presented by Ulrika Jonsson, and she’s here to chat about her experience on the show as it returns to our screens.

Sadhbh Devlin and Eve McDonnell give us a peek at their fascinating world of collectables.

Lulu Lotus joins Ray to demonstrate her guinness world record skill!

Lulu Lotus joins Ray to demonstrate her guinness world record skill!

Sadhbh Devlin and Eve McDonnell give us a peek at their fascinating world of collectables.

Dubliner Audrey Garland won Gladiators in 1997, when it was presented by Ulrika Jonsson, and she’s here to chat about her experience on the show as it returns to our screens.

Director of ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ production, Professor and Chair of Theatre Arts at LaGrange College, Aria Mabry, who plays the role of Maggie.

Ray is joined by Actress Ruth Codd to chat about her career and what 2024 has in store.

Avril Deegan Joins us in Studio to talk about her own personal experiences of childhood cancer and her research around end-of-treatment experiences of childhood leukaemia survivors is PHD researcher

Director of ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ production, Professor and Chair of Theatre Arts at LaGrange College, Aria Mabry, who plays the role of Maggie.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Avril Deegan Joins us in Studio to talk about her own personal experiences of childhood cancer and her research around end-of-treatment experiences of childhood leukaemia survivors is PHD researcher

Ray is joined by Actress Ruth Codd to chat about her career and what 2024 has in store.

Sinead Ní Ualllachain takes the temperature of the people on the concept of 'Dry January' while Author Kate Gunn shares her experience of becoming an 'Accidental Soberista'

Ray O'Neill, Psychoanalyst and Psychologist, Allison Keating

Plane Spotter and aviation enthusiast Aaron Moore talks us through the excitement of spotting the Chinese Premier's plane at Dublin Airport.

Ray O'Neill, Psychoanalyst and Psychologist, Allison Keating

Sinead Ní Ualllachain takes the temperature of the people on the concept of 'Dry January' while Author Kate Gunn shares her experience of becoming an 'Accidental Soberista'

Plane Spotter and aviation enthusiast Aaron Moore talks us through the excitement of spotting the Chinese Premier's plane at Dublin Airport.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests

Sean McCabe, Head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohs

Samantha Rawson answers your questions and has tips for caring for your dog during the sub-zero temperatures.

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor, Sunday Independent

Samantha Rawson answers your questions and has tips for caring for your dog during the sub-zero temperatures.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Sean McCabe, Head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohs

Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor, Sunday Independent

Ray is joined by the one and only Graham Norton.

Ciara McDonnell, holistic practitioner and Scream Club founder joins Ray to tell him about her club that invites participants to release their frustrations in the sea with a good aul' roar.

Conor Pope is back to tackle your consumer concerns.

Conor Pope is back to tackle your consumer concerns.

Ciara McDonnell, holistic practitioner and Scream Club founder joins Ray to tell him about her club that invites participants to release their frustrations out to sea with a good aul' roar.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests

Ray is joined by the one and only Graham Norton.

Ronan Tynan joins Ray to tell us about Conan O'Brien's impromptu performance of 'Danny Boy' in Dublin's Whelans with The Three Tenors last night.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests

Rodney Holbrook, a man who has a mouse tidying up his shed, joins Ray to give us an update on Mousewatch.

Next in Line join Ray to unveil their new song 'Love Like Us' for the Eurosong contest.

Sophie Ellis Bextor joins Ray to speak about how her musical hit has made a huge comeback.

Rodney Holbrook, a man who has a mouse tidying up his shed, joins Ray to give us an update on Mousewatch.

Next in Line join Ray to unveil their new song 'Love Like Us' for the Eurosong contest.

Ronan Tynan joins Ray to tell us about Conan O'Brien's impromptu performance of 'Danny Boy' with The Three Tenors in Whelans last night.

Sophie Ellis Bextor joins Ray to speak about how her musical hit has made a huge comeback.

EuroSong Entrant Bambi Thug introduces their song 'Doomsday Blues'.

Ray is joined by Sinead Ní Uallacháin, RTÉ Reporter to tell us what new ideas are emerging from our country's young scientists.

Ray is joined by Bernie O'Brien who tells us about overcoming multiple diagnoses and a hip replacement by engaging in exercise.

EuroSong Entrant JyellowL introduces his song 'Judas'

Eurosong Entrant Isabella Kearney joins Ray to introduce her song 'Let Me Be The Fire'

Cillian O'Connor and his mother Elaine join Ray to tell us about how he was hand-picked to appear as a finalist for the American talent show.

Maria Macklen joins Ray to talk us through selecting the best colour choices for your complection.

Maria Macklen joins Ray to talk us through selecting the best colour choices for your complection.

Cillian O'Connor and his mother Elaine join Ray to tell us about how he was hand-picked to appear as a finalist for the American talent show.

EuroSong Entrant JyellowL introduces his song 'Judas'

Eurosong Entrant Isabella Kearney joins Ray to introduce her song 'Let Me Be The Fire'

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests

Every day this week we will reveal one of the entries to be selected as Ireland's Eurosong. Today its AILSHA with her song 'Go Tobann'

Stephen Ferguson, An Post Archivist and Curator

Founder of GIY, Mick Kelly joins us from Waterford to plant some ideas in our minds to prepare our gardens for Spring

Stephen Ferguson, An Post Archivist and Curator

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests

Founder of GIY, Mick Kelly joins us from Waterford to plant some ideas in our minds to prepare our gardens for Spring

Every day this week we will reveal one of the entries to be selected as Ireland's Eurosong. Today its AILSHA with her song 'Go Tobann'

Consumer Champion Conor Pope from The Irish Times tackles your consumer issues.

Every day this week we will reveal one of the entries to be selected as Ireland's Eurosong. Today it's Erica Cody with her song "Love Me Like I Do"

Rodney Holbrook, Retired Postman, Eanna Ní Lamhna, Environmentalist and Biology.

Jenn Gannon, Pop Culture Journalist and a former teacher of Cillian Murphy join Ray to discuss last nights Golden Globes where the Irish contingent was strong.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests

Every day this week we will reveal one of the entries to be selected as Ireland's Eurosong. Today it's Erica Cody with her song "Love Me Like I Do"

Jenn Gannon, Pop Culture Journalist and a former teacher of Cillian Murphy join Ray to discuss last nights Golden Globes where the Irish contingent was strong.

Rodney Holbrook, Retired Postman who filmed a mouse tidying his shed is joined by Eanna Ní Lamhna, Environmentalist and Biology who sheds some light on the fascinating behaviour of the mouse.

Consumer Champion Conor Pope from The Irish Times tackles your consumer issues.

Michael Kealy, RTÉ's Eurovision boss, joins Ray as Ireland picks its song for Eurovision 2024. Comedian and writer Colm O'Regan stops by for a catch up. Viral Liverpool fan Daire Gorman shares his incredible story. Niall McNamee chats and plays a couple of songs live in studio.

Michael Kealy, RTÉ's Eurosong boss, joins Ray as Ireland prepares to pick its song for Eurovision 2024 in Sweden. All six finalists will have their songs played on The Ray D'Arcy Show next week.

Daire Gorman, the Liverpool fan who went viral after singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' and meeting Jurgen Klopp and the team, joins Ray to share his amazing story.

Singer-songwriter Niall McNamee joins Ray to chat and play a couple of songs ahead of his appearance at 'Your Roots Are Showing' in Dundalk this month.

Dermot Bannon is here to tell Ray about the new series of 'Room to Improve'. Singer-songwriter Aoife Scott joins Ray to chat and play a couple of songs accompanied by her band. Mariia Koshyrenkova arrived in Ireland from Ukraine a year ago and she has now created a charity calendar called 'Paws from Ukraine'.

Singer-songwriter Aoife Scott joins Ray to chat and play a couple of songs accompanied by Andy Meaney (guitar) and Michael Harrison (fiddle). Featuring Aoife's composition 'Spanish Point' and a cover of Neil Young's 'Ohio'.

Just over a year ago, Mariia Koshyrenkova arrived in Ireland from Ukraine. She became a student in Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education in Kilbarrack and under the mentorship of tutor Sharon McIlvenna, she’s created a new calendar 'Paws from Ukraine'. For more information, visit PawsfromUkraine on Instagram.

'Room to Improve' returns to our screens this Sunday for a brand new season and Dermot Bannon is here to tell Ray all about it. You can catch it on Sunday 7th January from 9.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

Ruth Fitzmaurice, author of the book “I Found My Tribe”, joins Ray ahead of her appearance at this year’s “First Fortnight” festival in Dublin; Emma O’Hagan joins us from Leitrim where she and her partner have built a tiny home; and Conor Pope is back to help with all your consumer queries.

Ruth Fitzmaurice was the author of the book “I Found My Tribe” about finding solace in the cold waters of the Irish Sea after her husband Simon was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. Ruth will speak at this year’s “First Fortnight” festival in Dublin

Many of you know someone who is struggling to buy a home, whether it’s a niece, nephew, son or daughter. Emma O’Hagan joins us from Leitrim where she and her partner have taken matters into their own hands by building a tiny home.

Conor is back to help with all your consumer queries.

Joe Humphreys, author of the Irish Times' Unthinkable philosophy column joins Ray to celebrate World Philosophy Day. Conservator Kayleigh Spring tells Ray about how she restored the boots of Pelé and George Best. And Dr Colman Noctor answers your parenting issues.

Dr Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, joins Ray in studio to answer your parenting issues

Joe Humphreys, Assistant News Editor at The Irish Times and writer of the Unthinkable philosophy column, joins Ray to talk about reinventing yourself in 2024 with the advice of the great Philosophers

Kayleigh Spring, an object curator at the Conservation and Museums Advisory Service in England, tells Ray about how she restored the boots of Pelé and George Best.

Some little magical home tips to help you through the Christmas day madness with ease!

Alison Spittle comes in for a chat and a laugh with Ray after a fab year for the comedian.

Gina Daly from The Daily Dish and proud owner of not one, not two but 7 air-fryers joins Ray to sing the gadget's praises for taking the stress out of Christmas dinner prep.

Shane chats to Ray about his song The Wisp Sings which has become a social media phenomenon

Sinéad Ní Uallacháin is at the busy and buzzy Dublin Airport!

Shane chats to Ray about his song The Wisp Sings which has become a social media phenomenon

Gina Daly from The Daily Dish and proud owner of not one, not two but 7 air-fryers joins Ray to sing the gadget's praises for taking the stress out of Christmas dinner prep.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests

Sinéad Ní Uallacháin is at the busy and buzzy Dublin Airport!

Alison Spittle comes in for a chat and a laugh with Ray after a fab year for the comedian.

A star-studded cast of Tom Dunne, Cathy Davey, Faye O'Rourke, Jerry Fish, Niamh Kavanagh and Shobsy accompany the incredible RTÉ Concert Orchestra perform a beautiful array of festive classics.

DAA Media Relations Manager Graeme McQueen has lots of tips for this special time at the airport and how to make it a smoother experience for you and your loved ones who are arriving and departing.

Kevin Dundon is here to impart his knowledge for creating the perfect roasties for your Christmas dinner.

Paula Shields who researched the programme that told the back story of the famous song Fairytale of New York.

Conor joins Ray to tackle some Christmassy consumer issues.

Catherine Leyden, creator of the most desirable recipe we have ever had on the show. The 2 Pound Loaf Pan Christmas Cake.

Catherine Leyden, creator of the most desirable recipe we have ever had on the show. The 2 Pound Loaf Pan Christmas Cake.

Ray is joined by Book Gifting Assistant from Children’s Books Ireland, Ruth Ennis to talk about their 'Gift a Book' campaign!

Ray is joined in studio by Writer from Newfoundland Ida Linehan & Wexford Folklore Expert Michael Fortune to chat about Michael's new book, 'The Folklore of Wexford'.

Ray chats to Elaine Horan about her Irish Sweet Survey, where she is examining tubs of Roses, Quality Street, Cadbury’s Heroes, and Celebrations and following what pattern of chocolates are filling the tubs and tins we most purchase!

Ray chats to Geraldine Monaghan who runs CarePack.ie, which sends out packages to residents in nursing homes. Teenager Maurice Curtin tells us how he made and sold Christmas decorations to make a donation to Kindness Krew. And Eoin Derham chats about his goal to smash the World Record for the most amount of Christmas jumpers worn at one time!

Ray is joined in studio by Writer from Newfoundland Ida Linehan & Wexford Folklore Expert Michael Fortune to chat about Michael's new book, 'The Folklore of Wexford'.

Ray is joined by Book Gifting Assistant from Children’s Books Ireland, Ruth Ennis to talk about their 'Gift A Book' campaign!

Ray chats to Elaine Horan about her Irish Sweet Survey, where she is examining tubs of Roses, Quality Street, Cadbury’s Heroes, and Celebrations and following what pattern of chocolates are filling the tubs and tins we most purchase!

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Ray chats to Geraldine Monaghan who runs CarePack.ie, which sends out packages to residents in nursing homes. Teenager Maurice Curtin tells us how he made and sold Christmas decorations to make a donation to Kindness Krew. And Eoin Derham chats about his goal to smash the World Record for the most amount of Christmas jumpers worn at one time!

Ray chats to Rian Gleeson from St. Oliver’s NS in Killarney about their Christmas Video & Anne Marie O’Mahoney from Coláiste Bríde Templeshannon in Enniscorthy about her Caring and Safeguarding the Elderly pamphlet!

Ray is joined by Gillian Bird who is the Head of Education and Media at DSPCA, to chat about fostering animals for Christmas.

Ray is joined on the line by chef Rachel Allen to discuss her chocolate cake recipe!

Ray is joined by our reporter Sinéad Ní Uallacháin who's in Dún Laoghaire with Darragh Hancox to chat about Ireland’s newest and biggest ice rink, as well as people's favourite Christmas activities,

Ray is joined on the line by chef Rachel Allen to discuss her chocolate cake recipe!

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Ray chats to Rian Gleeson from St. Oliver’s NS in Killarney about their Christmas Video & Anne Marie O’Mahoney from Coláiste Bríde Templeshannon in Enniscorthy about her Caring and Safeguarding the Elderly pamphlet!

Ray is joined by Gillian Bird who is the Head of Education and Media at DSPCA, to chat about fostering animals for Christmas.

Ray is joined by our reporter Sinéad Ní Uallacháin who's in Dún Laoghaire with Darragh Hancox to chat about Ireland’s newest and biggest ice rink, as well as people's favourite Christmas activities,

This morning Ray brought a microphone into his own kitchen while he tackled the much sought after recipe from Catherine Leyden for a 2 Pound Loaf Christmas Cake.

Carmel is looking for your help to find someone who can fix an old train set.

Ann-Marie Lawlee, Clinical Nurse Manager in Inclusion Health in St James' Hospital Dublin.

Eurovision Legend starring in the Liberty Hall Panto Linda Martin.

Eurovision Legend starring in the Liberty Hall Panto Linda Martin.

This morning Ray brought a microphone into his own kitchen while he tackled the much sought after recipe from Catherine Leyden for a 2 Pound Loaf Christmas Cake.

Carmel is looking for your help to find someone who can fix an old train set.

Ann-Marie Lawlee, Clinical Nurse Manager in Inclusion Health in St James' Hospital Dublin.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Pamela tells Ray about the relationship she has with her hair and why she ended up having a hair transplant.

Conor Pope, Consumer Champion, The Irish Times.

Ray hears about some Crocheters and knitters in the community of Ringsend at home and abroad who have come together to crochet not one but two Christmas trees for locals to enjoy and The Santa Truck spreading joy to children to raise money for Laura Lynn.

Pop-Culture journalist Jenn Gannon, joins us to chat about the nominations that were just announced and what skin we Irish have in the game.

Pamela tells Ray about the relationship she has with her hair and why she ended up having a hair transplant.

Ray hears about some Crocheters and knitters in the community of Ringsend at home and abroad who have come together to crochet not one but two Christmas trees for locals to enjoy and The Santa Truck spreading joy to children to raise money for Laura Lynn.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Pop-Culture journalist Jenn Gannon joins us to chat about the nominations that were just announced and what skin we Irish have in the game.

Conor Pope, Consumer Champion, The Irish Times.

Comedian Neil Delamere chats to Ray about the joy of air travel.

Animal lovers Pauline McLynn and Super Vet Noel Fitzpatrick.

Dustin the Turkey makes an appearance in Dublin Castle.

Comedian Pat Shortt in Dublin Castle.

Anna McHugh, Head of Communications with An Post joins Ray for an update on the post service ahead of the Christmas rush.

Dr Deirdre O'Donovan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Blackrock Clinic in Dublin

Allison Keating and Ray O'Neill join Ray in studio to talk about all your relationship queries especially sibling relationships on Christmas Day.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests that have plenty of advice and tips as Christmas approaches.

Allison Keating and Ray O'Neill join Ray in studio to talk about all your relationship queries especially sibling relationships on Christmas Day.

Dr Deirdre O'Donovan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Blackrock Clinic in Dublin

Anna McHugh, Head of Communications with An Post joins Ray for an update on the post service ahead of the Christmas rush.

Steve Cole, Executive Head of Policy Campaigns and Public Affairs from Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents joins Ray to tell us about the accidents we are most likely to suffer at this most accident-prone time of year.

Steve Cole, Executive Head of Policy Campaigns and Public Affairs from Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents joins Ray to tell us about the accidents we are most likely to suffer at this most accident-prone time of year.

Nathan, Shane and Sadhbh join Ray ahead of their show at The complex, Dublin from December 10th.

Brendan Kilkenny emailed us about his experience of loneliness and the steps he has taken to tackle it.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Gay Byrne's Daughter Suzy joins Ray as we delve into the archives of his radio programme and hear the incredible stories of his listeners who wrote to him.

Conor Pope is back to tackle your consumer queries.

David Gray joins Ray to announce a very special set of shows at Whelan's in Dublin where he played his first Irish show 30 years ago.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including David Gray and Gay Byrne's daughter Suzy who has compiled a beautiful book of the letters his listeners wrote to him.

Author Stephen Mangan and his sister and Illustrator Anita Mangan

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

The Ugly Sisters Aisling Breen and Linzi Cowap join Ray in studio.

Sinéad has been out and about in County Wicklow chatting shoppers hunting down the perfect real tree from Christy at Kavanagh's Christmas Tree Farm.

Cormac Costello, Stars in Beauty and the Beast at The Everyman Theatre, Cork.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including Now! That's What I Call Music superfan Rob Garvey.

Paudie Hanifan produces over 200 tonnes of brussel sprouts each year and joins Ray on the line from Ballygarron Farm in Kerry

Now! superfan Rob Garvey who own every single Now! That's What I Call Music album joins Ray on the 40th anniversary of the first compilation album.

Ray is joined by Bernie Power who features in the documentary and gives his own account of his mental health journey and his sister Helena Power who works in Traveller Outreach

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Conor Pope, Consumer Champion, Irish Times.

Patrick Staunton and his Son join Ray to chat about their magical toy shop and it's connection to the Toy Show.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including Singer Eleanor McEvoy, Comedian Bernard O'Shea and Catherine Leyden.

Catherine Leyden is back to tell us how she got on creating a spot on recipe for a 2 pound loaf tin Christmas cake and our own Niamh brings Ray some snack combos to try ahead of the Toy Show.

Bernard joins Ray in studio for some laughs and chat.

Ray is joined by Cara Ocobock, from the University of Notre Dame in the US, a co-author of a new study which suggests that prehistoric women frequently engaged in hunting as much as men and their anatomy also made them better suited for it.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Comedian & Author Colm O'Regan joined Ray in studio to chat about the event where people get up on stage and share a good story.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Georgina O'Neill and Leandra O'Malley join Ray to talk about the amazing work they do with Women and their children at Ashleigh House.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including Dublin Hip Hop artist Nealo.

Nealo joins Ray in studio to chat about his music career so far and his latest album.

Barra Ó hÉineacháin joins Ray to talk about his love of gaeilge and his new gig as a travel presenter on TG4

Ann Marie Creavan, Psychologist, University of Limerick joins Ray to talk about Ireland's high rates of loneliness.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including Author Louise Nealon and Caring Dentist of the Year Dr. Adrianne Dolan.

Author Louise Nealon joins Ray to chat about the success of her debut novel.

Our resident consumer champion Conor Pope is back to tackle your consumer concerns ahead of Black Friday.

Mother of three children with special needs Gill Hyland tells us why she nominated Dr. Adrianne Dolan who was named Caring Dentist of the Year. Adrianne is with Ray in studio to chat about her work.

Humphrey Kelleher joins Ray to chat about his book featuring the history behind the many GAA grounds around the country.

Ian Robinson is the organiser of a fundraising run on the Waterford Greenway with a bit of a twist.

Eoin Colfer and Niall Colfer join Ray to chat about Eoin's new gorgeous Christmas tale, Juniper's Christmas and Niall's new song.

Jennie Bond BBC Royal Correspondent joins Ray to chat about the latest and final season of The Crown

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond who tells us about the latest and final season of The Crown and our very own Niamh goes head to head against Chat GPT in composing an ode to her hot water bottle.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including the First Dates couple who have just welcomed their first dates baby.

Carla & Shez from First Dates have welcomed a baby after finding love on in the First Dates restaurant.

49 cats, 4 hamsters, 90 carrier pigeons, sheep, frogs, and peacocks were rescued from Grindavik town in Iceland yesterday by Sandra Jóhannsdóttir and other women who are all volunteers with Dyrfinna Charity.

Michelle Bergin, Occupational Therapist and Sinéad Ní Bhradaigh, Teacher in Galway Educate Together National School join Ray to talk about ways to improve the school playground experience for our children.

Dr. Colman Noctor, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist is back to answer your parenting questions

Today is World Kindness Day and Sandra Burns, of Joe’s Farm Crisps, a small family business based in Killeagh, East Cork has a lovely story of kindness that happened to them over the weekend

Ray chats to Former Ireland International soccer manager and St Pat's super-fan Brian Kerr after their win over Bohemians in the Aviva last night.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including former Ireland soccer manager and St. Patricks Athletic super-fan Brian Kerr after last night's Cup Final win over Bohemians.

Conor Pope is back to answer more of your consumer questions including the divisive topic of how much you should gift as a wedding guest.

John Sweeny, Emeritus Professor of Climatology at Maynooth University chats to Ray about why we are seeing so many storms these days.

Stars of the play 'Ideal World' join Ray for a chat ahead of the show.

Judy Craymer, Creator and Producer of MAMMA MIA!

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including the Creator and Producer of MAMMA MIA! Judy Cramer and stars of a new play at The Civic Theatre 'Ideal World'.

Aoibhín from Gweedore who has been baking since she was 8 is soon to be the face of a new children’s cookery show on Cúla 4.

Ciarán Burke from Johnstown Garden Centre tells Ray about the fascinating carnivorous plant, the venus fly-trap which features in the new John Lewis Christmas advert.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including Ciarán from Johnstown Garden Centre who tells us about the fascinating venus fly-trap which features in the new John Lewis Christmas advert, a couple who just got married at the site of their first date in Bewleys's on Grafton Street and an inspiring young baker from Gweedore.

Ollie Hennessy and Don O'Connor join Ray to chat about their new Irish musical, Letters From the Front.

Sarah Brittain and Luke Carton join Ray having married in the location of their first date, Bewley's on Grafton Street.

Ray is joined by comedian Jason Byrne as he launches his new book Memoirs of a Wonky-eyed Man - The Dad Knows Best Years.

Ray is joined by our relationship experts Psychologist Allison Keating and Psychoanalyst Ray O’Neill.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including comedian Jason Byrne, John Dixon who experienced hearing loss and our relationship advice experts Psychologist Allison Keating and Psychoanalyst Ray O’Neill.

John Dixon shares his experience of hearing deterioration and how it affected his life.

Ray is joined by the author of I Am Pilgrim ahead of the release of his new book.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests includding Author of I Am Pilgrim Terry Hayes who has a new book, an Irish Chef in Japan breaking a world record and playwright Colin Murphy.

Colin Murphy, Journalist and Playwright joins Ray to chat about his play that starts tomorrow in the Pavilion Theatre.

Alan Fisher joins Ray on the line from Japan to tell us all about his world record success

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests including Eurovision Queen Loreen.

Ray is joined by Eurovision superstar Loreen ahead of her Dublin show which kicks off her European tour.

Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genito-Urinary Medicine chats to Ray about the rise in STD's in Ireland.

Ray is joined by photographer James Crombie who has been capturing the Northern Lights appearances around Ireland

Gavin joins Ray from studio 8 ahead of his sold out gig in the Olympia on Saturday.

Ray is joined by an array of guests.

Keith Barry, World renowned mentalist, brain hacker and magician joins Ray to chat about his new book

David joins Ray to chat about his Ted talk that is out today about the power of unconventional thinking.

Ray is joined by an array of interesting guests.

Comedian Kevin McGahern joins Ray for a catch-up and craic

Darragh Ennis, Irish Star of ITV's game show The Chase

Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian join Ray to chat about the release of their book: Modern Family, Births, Marriages, Deaths and Everything in between

Author Ellen Ryan and Illustrator Conor Merriman.

Jamie Blanche

With Paw Patrol, Heroes and Gods what more could you want from Ray's array of guests today.

Tatjana Latinovic, President of the Icelandic women's rights association.

Sinéad Ní Uallachain reports live from Kilmainham at the Garda training school for dogs.

Freda Kelly chats to Ray about her fascinating experience of working with The Beatles

Ray is joined by Dr Lorina Naci, Associate professor of Psychology at the Trinity College Institute of Neurosciences to discuss her research exploring early consciousness and its impact on child development.

Award-winning author Oein DeBhairduin joins Ray to chat about his new book Twiggy Woman; a collection of ghostly folktales rooted in the oral tradition of the Irish Traveller community.

Dr Lorina Naci tells us about her research on babies, Freda Kelly chats to Ray about her fascinating experience of working with The Beatles and Award-winning author Oein DeBhairduin joins Ray to chat about his new book Twiggy Woman,

Stars of The Abbey Theatre's 'Somewhere Out There You' Eimear Keating and Enda Oates join Ray to chat about the romantic comedy which runs until the 4th of November.

Áine Kennedy from The Historical Society of Trinity College Dublin, known as ‘The Hist’ joins Ray to chat about have breaking the record for the 2nd time.

Donal Fallon, Author, James Flanagan, Frank Flanagan join Ray in Studio

Ray chats to an array of guests.

Conor has some advice on what to do if your online purchase retailer ceases to trade and you need to return your item, and what your rights are at work if you are sick.

Dr Andy Stapley of Loughborough University in the UK has his scientific reasoning on what elements make the perfect cup of tea.

Ray is joined by an array of guests.