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Ireland's Oscar trailblazer - conductor Eimear Noone talks to Ray

On RTÉ Radio 1, Ray D'Arcy checked in with Eimear Noone from Galway, the first-ever woman to conduct at the Oscars, to find out how she got on at the awards - listen to their conversation above.

Film • 14 Feb 20

Listen: Book Of The Year winner Vicky Phelan talks to Ray

Ray D'Arcy was joined in studio by activist Vicky Phelan, whose acclaimed memoir Overcoming has been voted the An Post Irish Book of the Year for 2019 - listen to their conversation above.

Books • 30 Jan 20

Tributes to Gay Byrne: "The finest broadcaster we ever had"

Of all the leading lights of media, the arts and public life queuing up to pay tribute to the late broadcaster Gay Byrne on the Ray D'Arcy Show today, Olivia O'Leary summed up what they and the nation were thinking.

Culture • 06 Nov 19

Grace Notes: Bradley Grace on his dad Brendan

Of the many things Bradley Grace misses about his dad Brendan, the hand-written cards come close to top of the list. Particularly if there was a melted Crunchie bar or a lottery ticket stashed in the envelope. That was one of his dad's signature moves...

RTÉ Radio 1 • 20 Dec 19

Watch: David Gray and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Perform Babylon

Music • 08 Oct 19

Alain De Botton: "Love isn't just an emotion, it's a skill."

Affairs are not really about sex. Not according to best-selling author and philosopher, Alain De Botton. He covered everything from libido and friendship, identity and Instagram in a chat with Ray D'Arcy - listen to it above.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 26 Sep 19

Meet Mr. Musicals - Cameron Mackintosh talks to Ray

Producer Cameron Mackintosh spoke to Ray D'Arcy today as one of his most popular productions, Les Misérables, lands at Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre - Mackintosh told Ray that performing in Dublin is like coming home.

Theatre • 13 Dec 18

Watch: Jamie Lee O'Donnell on the return of Derry Girls

Filming on Season 2 of the incredible Channel 4 comedy hit Derry Girls has just wrapped, and Jamie Lee O'Donnell joined The Ray D'Arcy show to discuss.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 27 Nov 18

Watch: Badly Drawn Boy sings You and Me Against the World

Currently on an Irish tour, Badly Drawn Boy dropped by The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 to perform a new song, You and Me Against the World, and share his diet secrets...

Music • 09 Nov 18

Hozier talks to Ray about fame, the blues and taking out the bins

After a four-year wait, he's back with new material - and Andrew Hozier Byrne does not disappoint.

Music • 10 Sep 18

Watch: Is Coppers: The Musical the sound of the summer?

Iconic Dublin nightclub Copper Face Jacks is now the subject of a brand new musical in the Olympia Theatre. Ross O'Carroll-Kelly creator Paul Howard wrote the show, and he joined Ray D'Arcy in studio with two of the show's stars.

Theatre • 09 Jul 18

Sting talks to Ray D'Arcy about his new musical

Ray D'Arcy was joined in studio by Sting - he's in Dublin premiering the play The Last Ship, for which he wrote the music and lyrics.

Theatre • 06 Jun 18

Watch: Beoga cover Justin Timberlake

Beoga Joined Ray D'arcy Live in studio this week and they stayed on after the show to perform Justin Timberlake's "Say Something"

Music • 22 May 18

Watch: Declan O'Rourke performs Raglan Road

Declan O'Rourke sings Raglan Road on the Ray D'Arcy Show with John Sheahan, Paddy Moloney, Sharon Shannon and Ruaile Buaile.

Ray D'Arcy Show • 20 May 18

Watch: John Sheahan & Colm Mac Con Iomaire in session

Dubliners legend John Sheahan & Frames man Colm Mac Con Iomaire joined Ray D'Arcy live in studio.

Music • 16 Apr 18

Watch: Nathan Carter performs This Song Is For You

Ahead of his shows this weekend at Dublin's 3 Arena and Belfast's SSE Arena, Nathan Carter joined Ray D'Arcy live in studio for a performance of his new single This Song Is For You, and a chat.

Music • 21 Mar 18

Watch: Christie Hennessy's children sing on the Ray D'Arcy Show

Christie Hennessy's children Hermione, Amber and Tim performed their father's song All The Lies That You Told Me on the Ray D'Arcy show.

Ray D'Arcy Show • 13 Mar 18

Derry Girls uncovered - writer Lisa McGee on her hit sitcom

Here's a new date for your diaries. If you haven't pencilled it in already, hit comedy Derry Girls airs Thursday nights on Channel 4 at 10pm and it's the show that has everybody talking. Ray D'Arcy spoke its writer, Lisa McGee.

Comedy • 11 Jan 18

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