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Meet the 21-year-old behind Sarah's Delicious Imperfectionz

Sarah Casey and her parents talk to Anna Geary about setting up a business and how having Down syndrome doesn't have to hold you back.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 20 Aug 24

Somniphobia: Is this what's disrupting your sleep?

Clinical Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan joins Ray to talk about her new book, Sleep Well: 8 Habits to Help You Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Refreshed, which aims to get people resting and sleeping better.

Highlights • 15 Apr 24

Winter Skincare Tips from Jennifer Rock, The Skin Nerd on The Ray D'Arcy Show

The Skin Nerd: "Skincare is inside out"

Skin Nerd Jennifer Rock shares tips for winter skincare; she talks about building up the skin's natural defences and knowing the difference between beauty trends and sound advice.

Highlights • 26 Jan 24

How to prevent accidents at Christmas, according to an expert

Steve Cole of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents in the UK shares his advice on how to have a safer Christmas.

Highlights • 07 Dec 23

Black & Irish: Legends, trailblazers and everyday heroes

Ray talks to Leon Diop & Briana Fitzsimons of the Black & Irish Podcast and authors of 'Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes', illustrated by Jessica Louis.

Highlights • 17 Oct 23

Professor Robert Byrne's tips for taking care of heart health

As World Heart Day approaches, Ray is joined by Professor Robert Byrne to discuss the treatment and prevention of heart disease.

Highlights • 29 Sep 23

Back to School: How to get a good sleep routine

Sleep specialist Prof Andrew Coogan talks about back-to-school sleep habits, weekend lie-ins, naps and sleep disorders.

lifestyle • 20 Aug

Anne Doyle on the return of the Westmeath Bachelor Festival

Move over Love Island, the romantic spectacle of the year might be taking place in none other than Co Westmeath.

living • 21 Jun 23

Jamie Oliver: "It's the most important book I've ever published"

The chef, TV presenter and restaurateur tells Kathryn Thomas how he came to write his children's book, Billy and the Giant Adventure.

Highlights • 14 Apr 23

Applications for Operation Covid Nation are now open

Kathryn Thomas joined Ray D'Arcy on RTÉ Radio 1 to reveal Operation Covid Nation, a new spin on Operation Transformation, is coming to RTÉ One in April 2020.

living • 26 Mar 20

"It gives you headspace": Ray D'Arcy on the benefits of running

Ray D'Arcy is hitting the road this Summer on RTÉ Radio 1.

living • 01 May 19

Genes may play a larger role in weight management than we previously thought.

"Obesity is not a choice": Your genes and weight loss

Dr Giles Yeo's argument is that your genetic makeup has more control over your weight than we are led to believe, rather than whether or not you can resist that second doughnut of the day.

Food • 23 Apr 19

Sleeping beside a partner who sleepwalks can be difficult.

Sleep paralysis, menopause and kicking: How to sleep better

"It's something that we're programmed to do for a third of our lives but it's something that we've huge difficulties with", says Dr John Garvey, a consultant respiratory physician.

living • 02 Apr 19

Children will get free books at various points until they are one year old.

New scheme aims to create love of reading with books for babies

Bookseed, the new Limerick-based programme, will begin by giving free books to babies as young as three months old to encourage parents to read to them.

Parenting • 20 Feb 19

'Most wasabi in the supermarkets, it's all fake.'

Sean had some surprising news for listeners when it comes to the tubes of bright green wasabi we might see in the supermarket.

Food • 13 Jan 19

Did you lose a brooch in Dublin?

Have you lost a priceless family heirloom or are you perhaps an auctioneer in a spot of bother over a missing piece of jewellery?

Living • 11 Oct 18

Culinary grande dame Mary Berry discussed home economics, obesity and lemon drizzle cake.

Mary Berry: "I'm a great believer of having full fat everything"

Culinary grande dame and former Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry joined Ray D'Arcy on Day 2 of the Ploughing to discuss home economics, obesity and lemon drizzle cake.

Food • 23 Sep 18

The Irish Photographer Meghan Markle chose for her Thank You card

Photographer Gerry Mooney took a photo of Meghan Markle greeting the crowds outside Trinity College last July.

living • 14 Sep 18

Barry John Crowe made 78 sausages in 60 seconds

Watch: Cavan man breaks Guinness World Record

Yesterday, Barry John Crowe got to see his name in print, as the Guinness Book of World Records 2019 edition went on sale. He joined Ray D'Arcy on the line.

the ray darcy show • 08 Sep 18

Here's why you should always read the label

Are you really as food-savvy as you think?

From crisps to ketchup, what to look for in labels and how to know what food is genuinely Irish.

Living • 15 Jul 18

The Irish woman who walked Meghan Markle's dog

Sarah Blake Knox was living in Toronto and struggling to make ends meet when a friend suggested she try out dog walking to make some money.

living • 28 Jun 18

Train with Elaine: Crowley talks women and weightlifting

Elaine Crowley is on a mission to take on misconceptions about women and weightlifting and she's bringing three novices along for the ride. It's all about changing habits and transforming your everyday life.

living • 23 Jun 18

My Trans Life: "You're going to learn a lot"

How much do you know about transgender Irish people?

A new two-part RTÉ documentary series, My Trans Life, looks at the lives of 5 Irish transgender people. Three of the documentary's participants – Dylan, Lily and Jamie – joined Ray D'Arcy in studio.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 25 May 18

Caroline Foran: "Anyone can struggle with anxiety"

Do you struggle with anxiety? How 'fear-hacking' can help

Caroline Foran is all about owning your anxiety. So much so that she wrote a book about it.

Mental Health • 22 May 18

Irish comedian on being diagnosed with autism as an adult

Comedian, illustrator and creator of Your One Nikita, Aoife Dooley, was recently diagnosed with autism at the age of 27. She joined Ray D'Arcy to talk about the process of being diagnosed and what has happened since.

Aoife Dooley • 17 May 18