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The Ray D'Arcy Show

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Highlights from the daily radio show with Ray D'Arcy. Featuring listeners' stories and interviews with authors, musicians, comedians and celebrities. Listen live Monday to Friday at 3.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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Heather Morris
Author known for The Tattooist of Auschwitz and her new book, The Wish.
Episode: Heather Morris - 'The Wish'
Emma Quirke
Captain of the Irish Jigsaw Puzzle Team and president of the Irish Association for Jigsaw Puzzles
Irish Jigsaw Puzzle Team
Episode: World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship 2025
Dara McAnulty
Author and conservationist, known for his works on nature
Episode: Book: A Wild Child's guide to Nature at Night
Jo Nesbo
One of the world's best-selling crime writers
Episode: Jo Nesbo - Crime Writer's New Novel 'Wolf Hour'
Zoe O'Sullivan
Inventor of Lymphia and winner of the National James Dyson Award for 2025
Episode: Prize Winning Invention - Lymphia
Dr. Patrick Collins
Lecturer in marine biology
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: Irish Flapper Skate at Risk of Extinction
Michael D. Higgins
President of Ireland and Poet
Office of the President of Ireland
Episode: Michael D. Higgins debut Spoken Word Album "Against All Certainty"
Seán Ronayne
Ornithologist and lover of all things nature
Episode: The Island Drift Festival
Liz Maguire
Runs Fleamarket Love Letters, focusing on collecting and sharing letters.
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Episode: World Letter Writing Day

Host

Ray D'Arcy
Host of a daily radio show that features a variety of interviews with authors, musicians, comedians, and notable figures, providing entertainment mixed with meaningful discussions.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 271 ratings
  • Absolutely LOVE Ray

    I could listen to Ray D’Arcy all day! His interviews are always entertaining and interesting and I love the variety of conversations he starts up. I have been listening here in British Columbia on the island for years and am delighted to stay up to day with what’s happening in Ireland! I hate the new RTE Radio app so love that I can hear him on this instead! Keep up the great work Ray!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SARQueen
    Canada3 years ago
  • Thank you

    I am so grateful to Ray for advocating for mental health.

    His guests are pioneers in the field of trauma. He is up to date with all the latest research in mental health and for this I commend Ray. Thank you for helping people to understand the meaning of the word trauma.

    I love the show and have been listening for years. I find this snow a comfort and a welcome retreat in mj daily schedule.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shellyk09
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Split ‘em up!

    I wish you would split up your interviews into short podcasts (like all other radio presenters do), instead these 1 hour chunks with 4/5 different interviewees and topics in the title. It is most annoying to have to trawl through an hour just to find the one interview I want to hear. I don’t listen often because of this..

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    travel vicariously
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Podcast format

    Please return to the old podcast format with single topic podcasts. The all in one style makes it harder to listen as all subjects may not be of interest to everyone. Still enjoy the program all the same!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ah come on miss
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Ray Darcy Show

    Love this man enjoy listening anytime, anywhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rasher 10
    Ireland3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety and depth of conversations, often commending the engaging interview style and the emotional resonance of topics.
Overall, the show is seen positively for its authentic connection to listeners, blending entertainment and meaningful narratives.
Some feedback suggests a desire for a more streamlined episode format, emphasizing a preference for focused discussions over broader, multi-topic formats.
Many enjoy the comforting presence of the host, Ray D'Arcy, highlighting his ability to tackle sensitive subjects with kindness.

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House of Guinness - Netflix
Q: Did you know that we are very fussy about our accents? And how it's represented on the big screen?
Yes, I did. We avoided the modern Dublin accent, as it was different back in the 1860s when we were filming.
House of Guinness - Netflix
Q: Niamh, you play Ellen Cochran. Is your brother Patrick, the character, the head of the Fenian Brotherhood in Dublin?
Yes, he is the brawn, and I am the brains, steering the ship towards a tactical approach without believing in violence.
House of Guinness - Netflix
Q: So Sean, you're an interesting character. You're sort of a henchman come head of HR for the Guinness family. Yes. Is that it?
Yes, that's a good way of describing Sean Rafferty. He's a mixed bag full of contradictions and runs the show, even though he's not actually a family member.
Mother and Daughter Joint Graduation
Q: What is the name of your thesis?
Ruth's thesis focuses on establishing an Information Sharing Analysis Center (ISAC) to enhance collaboration in cybersecurity among organizations.
Mother and Daughter Joint Graduation
Q: What particularly was it?
Ruth described seeing a need for better cyber security collaboration among local councils and initiated a project to improve situational awareness during cyber attacks.

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1. Heather Morris
2. Emma Quirke
3. Dara McAnulty
4. Jo Nesbo
5. Zoe O'Sullivan
6. Dr. Patrick Collins
7. Michael D. Higgins
8. Seán Ronayne

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