The Ray D'Arcy Show

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

Off the back of his Electric Picnic set, singer-songwriter David Gray chats about his new tour announcement - the Past and Present Tour across Ireland in Summer 2026.

Comedian Bernard O'Shea chats to Ray off the back of his stand-up set at Electric Picnic, upcoming tour dates, and strange household rules.

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

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

Joe Humphreys, Deputy News Editor for the Irish Times chats about success and failure— words we hear every day, but what do they really mean? From the Ancient Greeks to Gen Z, our ideas have changed dramatically.

Liz Maguire, of Fleamarket Love Letters, chats about the joy of letter-writing, how her passion began, how the younger generations can get involved and the benefits of letter-writing.

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

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

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

Kimberley Tino, Owner of Luxury Irish Brand - Maya Grisham

Cathy Cullen and Dave Corkery from The Cinemile podcast have carefully selected the movie War of the Worlds from the Netflix library for your viewing pleasure and are here to tell us why!

Tim Bracken, Barrister and Author of the Probate Handbook

For authors, having your name attached to books you never wrote is fast becoming a new nightmare in the age of artificial intelligence. That’s what happened to Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin – better known as Sam Blake – one of Ireland’s bestselling thriller writers and she joins me in studio to talk us through what happened

Ray spotted Helen Lambe lying in long grass in Dunmore East and she got in touch to explain what she was up to!.... A FIT count, A Flower Insect Timed Count which is a "citizen science" initiative of Biodiversity Ireland.

Our resident Gaff Goddess Laura de Barra is back to get stuck in to your bathroom and make it sparkle.

Jonathan Van Ness, Hairstylist star of Netflix’s Queer Eye, Comedian, Author, Podcaster and Performer joins Ray for a chat ahead of his Dublin show in December.

Paul Holmes is a Community Development Officer at this very special space that welcomes people for everything from a Sauna to AA meetings, Fishing group, music lessons and much more.

Noel Fitzpatrick, the much-loved supervet, is returning home to be honoured at the first ever ‘Lovely Laois’ Festival this September

Conor Pope is back and tackling your quibbles such as what to do when your skip gets filled by neighbours.

With a budget of €9,000, and a pledge to be both savvy and sustainable, Caitríona Redmond set out to renovate a campervan before this year’s Electric Picnic.

Roger O'Sullivan joins Ray having become the latest winner of the Comedians Choice Awards Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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

Bernard is in our Limerick studio to spread some joy!

Ginine Power and Andrew Martin first met over dinner at the First Dates restaurant but little did they know they would be meeting their future fiancé!

Director Brendan Canty and Actor Danny Power Christy join Ray to tell us about Christy. The film is about a 16-year-old school-dropout that interviews for a job, but when he’s let down by his brother he lashes back and looks to his friends for support.

BBC Journalist Erika Benke has been on location following the story of the church that was under threat from subsidence.

Aidan Idiehon from Clondalkin took the American Basketball world by storm and has now started his own academy.

Peter Sishton joins Ray for a absolutely hilarious chat abouthis passion for Manhole Covers which he researches, photographs, and even exhibits

Our relationship experts Allison Keating, The Practical Psychologist Ray O’Neill psychoanalyst with DCU are back to answer your questions,

Ray Lally, The Happy Fitness Guy is here to tellus how easily we can up our fitness game with some Japenese Walking

90’s pop star Kavana chats to Brendan about his stardom and how hebattled with addiction from a young age, leading to many broken relationships and eventually to homelessness. Now sober and rebuilding his life, he has written a book, ‘Pop Scars’

Elaine Doyle, Coastal Programmes Officer chats to Brendan about this cool initiative.

Julien Fonteneau, Fota Island Lead Ranger joins Brendan to tell us all about the new arrivals as the search is on for the perfect names for these seriously cute cubs.

Peter Dowdall, The Irish Gardener joins Brendan to give you some inspiration for treating your garden to a little zhuzhing!

Led by oral historian Tomás Mac Conmara, the project has already gathered a rich collection of personal stories — but he’s eager to hear from more people willing to share their experiences and is joined in studio by two of his storytellers, Mick and Geraldine Dunne.

Farmer Charles Goadby joins Brendan to tell us about playing jazz and The Beach Boys to cows!

On World Elephant Day these magnificent animals remain endangered, with numbers still in decline. One man working tirelessly to change that is Gerry Creighton, founder of Global Elephant Care and former Dublin Zoo zookeeper. Gerry joins us from the UAE where he is working on an elephant project.

Colman Noctor, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist joins Brendan to tackle some parenting struggles faced by our listeners.

A trumpet player, band-leader, composer, conductor and arranger,Guy Barker is in Dublin for two big shows with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra this week.

Faye Tozer from Steps tells us about the brand new musical coming to Bord Gais Energy Theatre next month.

Fashion stylist, mam, poet and friend of the show, Jan Brierton shares her busy schedule in these upcoming cultural events.

From corporate offices to wild hedgerows — North Cork’s Chloe Dempsey has swapped the rat race for a life of foraging and fermenting. She now teaches others how to find food on their doorstep and bring it to life in the kitchen.

Anne is here for a bit of fun ahead of her huge tour "Further Adventures in Womaning" Visit www.annegildea.com for more info and tickets.

As news of a reboot being firmly off the cards Brendan is joined by Writer and Podcaster, Esther O’Moore Donohue and DJ and Host of Sunday Rewind on RTÉ 2fm, Conor Behan to discuss the many highs and lows of ‘And Just Like That’ and the cultural phenomenon that is the world of ‘Sex And The City’

Brendan Kelly is Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin

Caz Mooney from the 'Irish Budgeting' social media account joins Brendan with her favourite tips and tricks for keeping your household on budget

Mother Karol and Sister Genevieve of Kylmore Abbey join Brendan along with their Head Chocolatier Veronica Davin as they prepare for the It is a three-part series about life at the abbey which begins on Sunday at 6.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

John Ryan, Attempting the Record for the Largest Céilí Band ensemble.

Anne-Marie Kingston, from White Sage Decluttering in Clonakilty, Co Cork joins Brendan with some inspiration to tackle the re-organising and decluttering tasks that your home and mind need.