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Director Neasa Hardiman on making Untamed for Netflix

The Irish writer-director talks to Brendan Courtney about directing the number one show on Netflix, Untamed and about her remarkable career - which started in RTÉ.

Highlights • 25 Jul

Black & Irish: legends, trailblazers & everyday heroes celebrated

Ray D'Arcy talked to Leon Diop and Briana Fitzsimons of the Black & Irish Podcast and authors of the new book Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes

the ray darcy show • 24 Oct 23

Paul Mescal's proud mammy Dearbhla talks to Ray

No sooner has Dearbhla Mescal spoken to Ray D'Arcy about her son Paul's Oscar nomination, than he goes and gets another nomination and she has to do it all over again.

Film • 03 Mar 23

Colm Meaney on being the busiest Irish actor ever

the ray darcy show • 08 Feb 22

Openhearted: Ann Ingle on publishing her first book aged 82

RTÉ Radio 1 • 28 Sep 21

Page From My Life - extraordinary tales of ordinary lives

A couple of months into lockdown, The Ray D'Arcy Show invited RTÉ Radio 1 listeners to send in A Page From My Life - 500 words from anyone, anywhere on the island, and beyond. The response was overwhelming...

Books • 11 Nov 20

Ellie Kisyombe on being a black woman in Ireland

On The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1, writer and activist Ellie Kisyombe spoke about her experience as a black woman living in Ireland, the death of George Floyd and direct provision.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 07 Jun 20

Blindboy Boatclub on life under lockdown

Via The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1, Blindboy chats to Ray about his lockdown experience...

RTÉ Radio 1 • 24 May 20

Kathleen Watkins:
"I'm exercising a little bit of every hour if I can. That's the most important thing in my day, to keep moving."

Listen: Kathleen Watkins on cocooning, poetry and life after Gay

Kathleen Watkins has shared her daily routine, which includes working on a collection of poems for Gill Books and clearing out her late husband Gay's Byrne's office.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 21 Apr 20

Watch: Junior Eurovision star Anna Kearney on The Ray D'Arcy Show

13-year-old Anna Kearney performs 'Symphony' ahead of representing Ireland in the Junior Eurovision.

the ray darcy show • 18 Nov 19

Irish Book Awards: Vicky Phelan on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Vicky Phelan joined Ray D'Arcy live on his radio show, to discuss her book 'Overcoming', which not only discusses her battle with cervical cancer, but the lesser known struggles she has also lived through. The book is nominated for the Irish Book Award.

Irish Book Awards 2019 • 13 Nov 19

How two strangers made musical magic - The Ray D'Arcy Show

Darragh Smith and Stephanie Starpong tell the faithful tale of how the came together to make musical magic ahead of a performance of 'Say Something' live on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

the ray darcy show • 11 Nov 19

Watch: Tlen Huicani and Music Generation Laois Perform 'La Bamba'

On The Ray D'Arcy Show, Tlen Huicani performed the Ritchie Valens hit 'La Bamba' alongside Music Generation Laois.

Music • 03 Nov 19

Brian Kennedy Performs 'The Boxer' on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Brian Kennedy performs 'The Boxer' on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

Music • 20 Oct 19

Brian Kennedy Performs 'Recovery' on The Ray D'Arcy Show

the ray darcy show • 20 Oct 19

Watch: Suzanne Savage & the RTÉ CO celebrate Leonard Cohen

On The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ One, vocalist Suzanne Savage and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra perform Leonard Cohen's classic Dance Me to the End of Love.

Music • 26 Feb 20

Watch: Jersey Boys perform live on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Jersey Boys perform a medley of their songs on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

the ray darcy show • 24 Feb 19

Watch: Mick Flannery performs Star to Star on The Ray D'arcy Show

Mick Flannery performs his new single 'Star to Star' live on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

the ray darcy show • 20 Jan 19

Mamma Mia! The RTÉ Concert Orchestra do ABBA

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra perform Mamma Mia with The Celebration Singers and Andy O'Callaghan live on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

Music • 14 Jan 19

The Ray D'Arcy Show: The RTÉ Concert Orchestra - Dancing Queen

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra perform Dancing Queen with The Celebration Singers and Andy O'Callaghan live on The Ray D'Arcy Show.

the ray darcy show • 13 Jan 19

Watch: Damien Dempsey performs You're Like The Water

Damien Dempsey was joined by Alan Doherty on The Ray D'Arcy Show for a performance of You're Like The Water - his new album Unions, featuring collaborations with everyone from Finbar Furey to John Grant, is out now.

Music • 06 Dec 18

Watch: Waterford Whispers' latest news sketch

Waterford Whispers News brought their latest news report to The Ray D'Arcy Show on Saturday night

Comedy • 03 Oct 18

Kathryn Thomas on the dark origins of nursery rhymes

Kathryn Thomas took a minute out from her regular duties on The Ray D'Arcy Show to tell listeners about how her eyes have been opened when it comes to the dark world of nursery rhymes.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 20 Aug 18

Dust off the double denim - B*Witched are back!

They dominated the pop charts in the '90s with hits like 'C'est la Vie' and 'Blame It On The Weatherman' and single-handedly breathed new life into Ireland's double-denim and choker necklace cottage industries...

Music • 15 Aug 18

Watch: Something Happens perform Parachute

Tom Dunne and Something Happens dropped by The Ray D'Arcy Show to perform their classic single Parachute.

Music • 24 Jul 18