Dermot & Dave

Borders, The DUP, The EU courts, Boris Johnson’s hair. The Northern Ireland Protocol is confusing, it’s constantly changing and no one really knows what’s going on. Except for our Noni. Noni was joined by her wonderful pet raven Francis where she explained the Northern Ireland protocol through the medium of biscuits. And we’ve never been clearer on what’s going on.

Hopefully these kids can start helping out the Housing Crisis ASAP. It’s the All Ireland Final that no one would have predicted, It’s Westmeath Vs Leitrim. But, its a very different kind of All Ireland final, this is a Minecraft final. Dermot and Dave were joined by Muinteoir, John Sharpson and one of the students starring in the final, Rachel Finn from Moyvore National School in Westmeath. ‘Ireland’s Future is MINE – The Final’ is on RTE2 at 5pm, Thursday 16th June. Click Play above to find out what it's all about.

Do you know what 55555 stands for? This week we cover all the different ways people says haha around the world. You'll be in for a shock with some of these.

You really need to hear the FAI hotline! It’s Wednesday. You know what Wednesday means? It means it’s time to Say Stuff That Suits The Music! Dave plays the tracks and Dermot says whatever comes into his head. This week hear from Matthew McConaughey, Eammon Dunphy, Stephen Kenny and Giovanni Trapattoni!

For anyone that has recently moved in with their partner might relate to this one! For What's The Story, Comedian Enya Martin A.K.A Giz A Laugh joined Dermot and Dave to talk about the Paddy Power Comedy Festival which takes places this July. Enya also brings a story that a lot of people in relationships can relate you. The Paddy Power Comedy Festival comes to the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin with over 90 artists will perform 36 shows in four fully seated venues in the stunning city centre walled gardens across the four days from July 21st – 24th. Click the Play button to catch all the craic.

''The man who invented the umbrella, wanted to call it the 'brella'.. but he hesitated'' Yep, It's Tuesday and that means it's Dave's World Bad Joke Tuesday. Dave came back from his holidays especially for these. Some will make you laugh and some will make you cry. Standard practice really. Click Play above to hear them all.

Dermot doesn't know anything about the whole Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck drama and there's a brand new Toy Story out and you'll never guess the plot twist. Movies, TV and Netflix's series, we cover it all in todays 'Maria's Telly'. Click the play button above for full episode.

Yes, holidays are supposed to feel amazing…but what if they don’t? We recently got this email into dermotanddave@todayfm.com Hi lads, I’ve the holidays booked and I was so excited. We’re going away around the start of July and now, I’m dreading it. It’s our first time abroad since all this and I’m so anxious about covid, airports, losing my passport, trying to pack but mostly, I’m scared of being out of my routine. I haven’t really stopped over the past two years and I’ve become quite set in my ways. I’m sure I’ll be fine but the thoughts of doing something different is sending me into a bit of a tailspin. Have you any advice on how I can actually switch off? Fiona Brennan from The Positive Habit joined Dermot and Dave for a Mind Yourself Now special with some advice for our listener. You can catch Fiona’s tips by clicking play above

There's always a bit of drama at these award nights. For Maria's Telly, Producer Maria told Dermot and Dave exactly what we all need to be watching on the box this weekend. If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber then Maz has a good one for you! And, have you room for another Superhero series? Well, Disney + has something new that you might like. Click the Play button above to hear all of her recommendations

Missed some of your favourite bits during the week? Want to catch up on the craic from Dermot and Dave? Well look no further than the Dermot and Dave Best Of podcast, your home for all of the messing with none of the music! Whether you’re on a drive, out on a walk, getting stuck into the gaff or garden or looking for a bit of distraction from work, the Dermot and Dave Best of podcast has just some of our favourite moments from the week gone by! This week we hear all about Dermot's first ever Munster Final. Dermot and Cathal went to watch Limerick beat Clare in the Munster Hurling final in Semple Stadium and Dermot had a great day out. He loved his day so much that he wrote a special song, you need to hear this! Maria is loving life lately with all the celebrity goss that's going around. Just when we thought the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard stuff was over, Brad and Angelina are now stepping up. Maria also has all the goss from Britney's secret wedding. Poor Dave got a lot of stick this week from Dermot, Mar

At the age of 86, Ukrainian grandmother Violetta was woken at 3 in the morning and forced to travel across Europe, leaving everything she owned behind. The only thing she cared about saving from her home was her beloved lab cross, 13 year old Tasha. Sadly, she was forced to leave her in Moldova. Thanks to the kindness of strangers all across Europe, Violetta and Tasha were reunited a few weeks later and had their photo taken by Brendan Burke from ShootMyDog.ie. Brendan joined Dermot and Dave to chat about the incredible story behind this photo, and how he’s ended up everywhere from Valentia Island to San Diego snapping pooches! You can catch the chat by clicking the Play button.

''Limerick became Munster Champions for the fourth time in a row. Not many things happen four times in a row, except maybe diesel increases and Johnny Depp megapints.'' It's Thursday which means Limerick's Favourite Chaaawwwklit seller Noni Considine is in the building. This week she comes with a special news bulletin, all about the Munster Final that Limerick won last Sunday. Noni has news about King Johns Castle, JP McManus and she has some new lyrics for 'Limerick You're A Lady' Click the Play button to hear all of her news.

Whether we walk, cycle, bike, scoot or drive, we’re all road users and there are very few people in the country who wouldn’t benefit from a safer, cleaner, greener road network. After countless strategies, and plans, the question is now…how do we find what works. Simon Delaney has travelled around Ireland, and Europe looking at the issues facing Irish road users, and the solutions from home and abroad that have worked and haven’t worked. He joined Dermot and Dave to chat about ‘On The Roads with Simon Delaney’. Click Play to hear the full chat.

''Ohhh the Munster final, The Munster Munster Munster Final'' Dermot is a proud Limerick man and he decided to experience his first ever Munster final last weekend. He enjoyed the day out so much that he wrote a special song about the day. This could possibly be the best GAA song that has ever been written. Click The Play button to hear how Dermot got on and to hear the iconic tune

Some of these are obvious, some might surprise you! For Dave's World, Dave gave us a music lesson on big chart toppers that were written about another celebrity. For example; Bruno Mars wrote 'Locked Out Of Heaven' for Halle Berry. Did you know that? The next time you hear these songs in the pub you'll be able to impress your company with all these facts. Click Play to hear the chat in full.

Late night phone calls, misunderstood texts and the anticipation of the visit at the weekend…long distance can be tricky to navigate. In ‘All You Need Is Love’, Dermot and Dave spoke to Isobel O’Beirne Morrissey who found love, just before moving abroad for college. She told the lads about her experience of long-distance love, and the thing she misses most about her other half!

It’s Wednesday. You know what Wednesday means? It means it’s time to Say Stuff That Suits The Music! Dave plays the tracks and Dermot says whatever comes into his head. This week we are treated to a very special CBeebies bedtime story from none other than Captain Jack Sparrow himself. Keith Duffy makes an appearance this week and we cross over to Willy Wonka and the Real Chocolate Factory.

If you're not meant to drink WD40 then why does it come with a straw? I know it feels like a Monday but here's your reminder that it's actually Tuesday! But it's not just any Tuesday, it's Dave's World Bad Jokes Tuesday. And keeping up with tradition, they're terrible. Click Play to hear them all.

These could be handy when you want to sing a song but cant remember the lyrics Tech Journalist, Jasper Hamill joined Dermot and Dave to chat about these Smart Glasses. A company called Mojo are about to start comprehensive testing of smart lenses. Would you wear them? Hit the Play button to hear the full chat.

''So I wrote a letter and ran away'' You'll know him from your Twitter feed or possibly as your man from Derry Girls, it's safe to say Michael Fry is one funny man! Comedian Michael Fry joined Dermot and Dave for What's The Story. Michael told the lads about two very eventful summers spent working in France and it didn't run too smoothly. Click Play above to hear the full story