Ryan talks to Barbara who has six beautiful children. She's 36 and fed up of people's opinions on the amount of children she has. Barbara says people have an opinion on whether you have no kids or loads of kids. She finds people's perceptions hard to deal with.
Ryan also chats with Jane who has 7 children, five boys and twin girls. All her kids are very close in age. She had 5 boys before she got her two girls.
Julianna had seven girls before she got a little boy. She came from a big family herself so she loves having a big family.
It's dress up for Barnardos day at 2fm, with everyone dressing up to raise awareness of and raise money for the great work the Branardos children's charity do. Ryan talks to Eilis whose husband George was killed in an accident. They have two children together and at the time of the accident Eilis found it hard to cope. She contacted Barnardos for help.
Maeve rang in to tell us how everyone at her salon has been having a hoe down, everyone dressed in Western themed clothes to raise money for Barnardos.
Ryan speaks to Brian Smyth and John Maguire about the terrible world of commuting. Growing numbers of Irish people are being forced to take extreme commutes to and from work every day. Brian Smyth is teaching in London after there was no work for him at home in Westmeath. He leaves his family on Sunday evening and returns Friday evening.
John Maguire travels from Limerick to Dublin every day for work, spending at least 6hours a day getting from door to door. That makes his commuting hours a total of 30 hours a week.
Brenda talks to Ryan about her husband who does the ultimate commute. She lives in Cork and he works in Australia 7 days a week, 11 hours a day, for 28 days running. He then gets 9 days off so he comes home to Ireland. Brenda made the decision to stay in Ireland with the children. The next time she will see him will be Christmas eve.
***Both John and Brian are taking part in an RTE documentary called The Commute which airs Monday, October 31st at 9.30pm.
Mary McAleese is donating a series of gifts to the state before her move out of the Aras. Some very gaudy, some beautiful but all are worth a fortune. Ryan asks listeners what gaudy gifts they'd like to give to the state.
After it was announced that Amy Winehouse was 5 times over the legal limit when she died, Ryan chats with Dr Chris Luke about alcohol toxicity, the effects of drinking excess alcohol and taking drugs. He also tells what it's like to be working on the front line when intoxicated patients are brought to hospital.
Frank has been working as a doorman for 20 years. He tells Ryan that barmen can be charged if they serve someone who is already very drunk. He reckons there should be a standard charge of €150 for anyone who goes to A&E from a nightclub.
Ryan chats to entrepreneur Cindy Gallop who has a website called Make Love, Not Porn. With hardcore pornography everywhere now, Cindy believes that it is distorting people's view what of sex really is.
Ryan talks to Ireland's prima ballerina, Monica Loughman. At age 14 Monica went to study ballet in Russia and became the first non-Russian to join the Perm State Ballet. Since then she has returned to Ireland and set up her own ballet company which will be staging 4 performances of The Nutcracker in Dublin and Galway next week.
Ryan talks to Mary who was a victim of the floods in Galway in 2009.She remembers the trauma she went through after the floods and recalls how she handled the situation at the time.Mary says that this will be her first proper Christmas in her home since the floods.
He also talks to Eamon who had water damage at his print shop last Christmas.He used two bouncing castle blowers to dry out the premises.He tried dehumidifiers but they didn't work as fast.
Siobhan tells Ryan how saddened she is by the lack of community spirit in her area during the big rain on Monday.She was walking with her son George when they were drenched by cars speedily driving through puddles.She said there was no consideration for the pedestrians on Monday.
Sean O Rourke drops by to talk about tomorrows Presidential election. He explains the new referendum and what it will mean for the Irish people.
Dr Nina Byrnes answers health questions from listeners and talks to Noreen whose 14 year old daughter is suffering from stretch marks on her hips and thighs.
And in Nob Nation, the traditional media black out on all things presidential is taking its toll on all of the Nobs in the RTE canteen.
It was all ghosts, pumpkins, witches today as the show took place in Theresa McDonnell's house in Wexford. It was a huge fancy dress in aid of children's charity Barnardos and our own team dressed up as characters from The Wizard of Oz. Ryan had a chat with Reidin Dunne, Project Manager with Barnardos, about the work they do to help children all over Ireland.
Vivienne & James, Tony & Sheila and Liz & Kevin all took part in Tune That Name, our halloween music game where they had to guess the name of a song from just a few notes played on a keyboard.
Giving a few notes herself was 15 year old opera singer from Wexford, Fianna Rossiter.
Ryan also chatted to Don Nugent, manager of Dundrum Town Centre, about the shopping mall which was flooded during yesterday's rain storm. Last night everybody had to be evacuated from Ireland's largest shopping centre after water rushed in and covered the ground floor. With a lot of cleaning work to be done, the centre remains closed today.
Eoin Colfer, who recently took part in the BBC's Celebrity Masterchef, spoke to Ryan about the upcoming presidential elections.
And in Nob Nation: as the floods hit Dublin, the candidates faced Pat Kenny for the final fling in the race for the Áras.
Why not try making some of these Halloween treats at home?
Louise Lennox's Halloween Treats
FRANKINSTEIN'S BRAIN SLIME PUNCH
INGREDIENTS:
½ Pint Apple Juice
½ Pint Grape Juice
½ Pint Cranberry Juice
2 Lemons - squeezed
2 Limes - squeezed
½ Pint Hot Water
1 Packet of Lemon Jelly
Green Food Colouring
100g Icing Sugar
METHOD:
1. In a bowl break jelly into cubes, add hot water and stir until dissolved.
2. Add all the remaining juices and mix then put into the fridge for 3 hours.
3. In a small bowl mix the icing sugar and add enough water - approximately 3 tablespoons - to make a runny consistency
4. Add 2 or 3 drops of green food colouring
5. Using a teaspoon drizzle around the rim on the drinking glasses and put jelly worms and eyeballs at the bottom of each glass.
6. Pour the liquid into the glasses.
TRICK OR TREAT COOKIES
These cookies can be made in advance, shaped, put on a tray to open freeze and when frozen put into freezer bags. They can then be cooked straight from frozen - this will take from 15 to 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
200g unsalted butter - soft
200g caster sugar - sieved
1 Large egg
400g plain flour plus extra for dusting
2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 packet of Royal icing
Food colouring of choice
METHOD:
1 Line 2 baking trays with silicone paper
2 In a large bowl whisk butter, sugar and vanilla together.
3 Mix in the egg then add the flour.
4 Turn out onto lightly floured surface and roll gently
5 Using a 5cm floured cutter cut the round or a Halloween cookie cutter.
6 Place on lined baking trays
7 Put into the fridge for half an hour
6 Preheat oven to 160o
7 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown.
8 Transfer onto wire tray to cool
9 To decorate make royal icing according to the instructions on the packet.
Then add food colouring and spread on top of cookies
HINTS:
These biscuits can be made in advance. When they are completely cold put them into an airtight container. They will then last for three weeks.
CUP CAKES
INGREDIENTS:
130g unsalted butter at room temperature
130g caster sugar
2 large eggs
150g self-raising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
METHOD:
Line a 12-cup cake tin with paper cases
Preheat the oven to 200o
Put all the ingredients into a bowl and mix until you get a soft dropping consistency.
Spoon into the cup cake cases as evenly as you can
Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden
Remove cases and place on wire rack to cool
When cold decorate with frosting
FROSTING
INGREDIENTS:
200g unsalted butter at room temperature
250g icing sugar
50g cream cheese
1 teaspoon of essence of choice (orange, lemon, coffee or vanilla)
METHOD
Put everything into a bowl and beat until pale and fluffy
HINTS
To vary the flavours you can add
Lemon - finely grated zest of a lemon
Orange - finely grated zest of an orange
Coffee - add 2 tablespoons of coffee syrup
SCAREY SPIDERS
INGREDIENTS:
6 Chocolate Marshmallow Biscuits - for spider's body
48 Chocolate Fingers - for spider's legs
150g Milk Chocolate - melted
1 Packet Chocolate Vermicelli
25g Fondant Icing
METHOD:
1. Cut the chocolate fingers in half
2. Dip the tips of the fingers into the melted chocolate
3. Stick the two halves together to form a V shape
4. Place on a baking tray that is lined with either baking parchment or cling film
and put into the fridge to allow the chocolate to harden
5. Dip the chocolate marshmallow biscuits into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with the vermicelli
6. Arrange 8 legs around the spider's body using a little melted chocolate to keep the legs in place
7. Roll out half of the fondant icing into small pea shapes to form the eyes and place on the "body"
8. Using a cocktail stick, dot the centre of the eyes with melted chocolate
9. Roll out the remaining half of the icing and cut into triangles and place under the eyes to resemble fangs
WITCHES FINGERS
INGREDIENTS:
200g Unsalted Butter - softened
200g Caster Sugar
1 Large Egg - lightly beaten
400g Plain Flour
2 Drops Green Food Colouring
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
30 Whole Blanched Almonds
100g Strawberry Jam
METHOD:
1 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, add the vanilla extract and green food colouring
2 Beat in the egg and mix well
3 Stir in the flour
4 Divide the biscuit dough into 30 even pieces
5 On a lightly floured board, roll the dough into finger/sausage shapes
6 Press the almond firmly into one end of the dough - to resemble a nail
7 Squeeze the centre to resemble a knuckle shape
8 Using a dinner knife, score along the knuckle and half an inch above the "almond nail"
JUST USE YOUR OWN FINGER AS A PATTERN!
9 Place the finger biscuits onto a baking tray that is lined with baking parchment and cook at 160oC for 12 minutes - please note this temperature is for a fan oven. Adjust temperature according to your oven manufacturer's guidelines. Allow to cool on a wire tray
10 When cooled, place a teaspoon of jam around the fingernail
Ryan chatted to Oisin Kavanagh from Switzerland. Oisin has submitted a song he wrote and sings to the Swiss Eurovision song contest final for 2012. Oisin wants Irish people to vote for his song Rollercoaster. Oisin loves the Eurovision and his favourite song was Rock and Roll Kids. Here's the link to Oisin's song:www.oisinmusic.com
Ryan chatted to Bernadette about her eventful walk yesterday! Bernadette and her young daughter and a group of friends went for a walk in the mountains, despite the awful weather. Upset, wet and cold, but unable to turn back the group took shelter and were delighted to see the Glen of Imaal Red Cross Mountain Rescue Team coming out of nowhere! The rescue team were marking out a trail for a charity walk and happened upon the distressed walkers. They gave them tea and biscuits and wrapped them up and accompanied them to their bus. Bernadette wanted to Thank all the team for their help.
Ryan read out an email from a concerned listener who was puzzled as to what the appropriate swimwear was to bring on a family holiday. On a previous visit to a pool her was informed he had to wear Speedo type shorts....are they suitable for men of any age???
Julie called in to tell Ryan she is heading on a family holiday to Puerto Rico for the midterm. Julie's husband used to wear Speedo's, but doesn't anymore. Julie says he certainly won't be wearing them on this holiday!
Brenda Power joined Ryan in studio and took us on a walk down memory lane to remind us of Presidential elections that turned dirty. Brenda and Ryan discussed the 1990 and 1997 elections.
New Zealand Rugby fan Tony Reilly chatted to Ryan about his joy at New Zealand's Rugby World Cup Victory. Tony watched the match alone and wasn't able to eat until it was all over. He was in floods of tears after the match.
Barnardos Bereavement Counsellor Valerie Kelly joined Ryan in studio and gave an insight into the work they do.The Bereavement Helpline Service number is 01-4732110 and is open Monday to Friday 10am - 12pm.
Ryan had his final chat with Theresa Mc Donnell before meeting her tomorrow when the team invade her house for our Barnardos Halloween show. Theresa has the house decked out in Halloween decorations.
Ryan chatted to a number of listeners about nightclubs. Love them or hate them, we've nearly all been forced into going to one at some point in our lives. Amy contacted the show to say she went to a nightclub last week and ended up dancing in a cage. At 35 years of age, she wonders how this happened. Also only 35, Stephanie felt so old when she went into a nightclub two weeks ago. She reckons the nightclub clientele are getting younger and younger. Laura, age 26, has never been to a nighclub, feeling it's too noisy and just not for her.
There are those little white lies we tell our kids, whether it's to prevent them from getting upset or to get them to eat their peas. Ryan spoke to Laura who replaced her son's dead rabbit with one of another colour and size. When her son asked why the rabbit looked different, she told him it had been to the hairdressers and got his hair cut just like Nana.
Ryan talks to Damien O Meara in studio about life after sport. When sporting superstars give up their careers what do they do? Dick Spring, former footballer and hurler, went on to serve the Labour Party and his country as a three time Tanaiste. Bubba Smith went from playing Ameircan Football to starring as Hightower in Police Academy. The list is endless..stars changing their careers from sport to acting to business to journalism...
Philanthropist, Moira Horgan, talks to Ryan about the Community Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to growing Philanthropy in Ireland. The Community Foundation help to create a bridge between those who want to donate money and a cause they care about. One Philathropist recently donated €120,000 to be used to promote chess in schools and Ryan talked to Michael Crowe of Chess For All who is delighted with the donation. He tells Ryan about the benefits of Chess and about the 2000 chess sets they bought for schools around the country.
Ryan has a chat with Wayne, a Westlife fan who was saddened by the split of the group.
Maria contacted the show and chatted to Ryan about how devastated she was to hear the news that Westlife are splitting up. Maria is from Maynooth but is now living in Doncaster. She has been a fan for years and always hoped one day she'd get to meet them. Her brother text her with the news.
Ryan chatted to Brian Heraghty from Sligo. Brian is best friends with Shane Filan from Westlife. Brian went on tour with the Westlife lads. Brian works as a teacher and was shocked to hear the news about Westlife splitting up.
Yesterday we spoke to Susan who found a fish in her back garden. Today Billy Power contacted the show to say he has a fish pond and would be happy to give Lucky the fish a good home.
Ryan chatted to Karena Graham, a model with Assets Agency in Dublin. Karena reported for work on Tuesday. It was about 9-10 degrees and there was a gale blowing with a serious wind chill factor. She was told to bring a bikini with her, either white or blue. She met the team in Stephen's Green and learnt that she was to pose with another model, Katelyn Cassidy and their job was to publicise the launch of Thomas Cook Ireland's new Far and Away programme. Karena was freezing and had to stand around for about an hour. Her boyfriend passed her and pretended he didn't know her!
Shane Mac Thomais - Resident Historian in Glasnevin Museum spoke to Ryan about a massive event happening in the RDS in Dublin this weekend called Back To Our Past. There will be over 50 bodies and companies specialising in genealogy and history all on hand to answer your questions about tracing your past.
Andrea Pappin joined Ryan in studio to take a look at some of the classic little white lies we fob kids off with just to make life a little easier for ourselves. Jodie joined the conversation and told how she used to squirt the windscreen wash on the window and tell her daughter they couldn't stop at the park because it was raining. Karen also joined the chat with a story about her Grandad who was bald and told Karen he was scalped by Indians! Karen and her sister told everybody in school!
Ryan read out a text to the show about finding butterflies in your house at this time of the year and how butterflies are associated with death. We contacted Des Fox from the Straffan Butterfly Farm in Ovidstown who explained why butterflies come to be in homes at this time of the year and also how Butterflies and Birds have a long association with death.
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Question: In light of the heartbreaking news that Westlife are to split up (after a greatest hits and a tour) can you recall which Brian left the band in 2005. Was it:
A) Brian O Driscoll B) Brian McFadden C) Brian Dobson
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With news breaking of job losses in Aviva, Ryan spoke to Maria who has worked in Aviva for eleven years. Maria was not able to sleep last night she was so shocked and upset.
Ryan also spoke to Emma, whose husband works in Aviva. Emma had been awake since 2.30am worrying. Emma said her family are getting no information from Aviva or the union, she said they are finding out their information from RTE News bulletins.
The TG4 presidential debate was on last night and one of the most interesting things to come out of it was the question of the National Anthem. Although none of the candidates said outright that they would change it immediately, nearly all of them would consider changing it. Professor of Modern Irish History in UCD, Diarmaid Ferriter PhD BAspoke to Ryan about the origins of the National Anthem.
Ryan chatted to Donal Harrington who has just completed the gruelling Tour de France route. Donal was working as a truck driver and weighted 17stone. His father gave him a bike as a present to help him lose some weight. When Donal's father died, he was inspired to change his life and train to cycle the Tour de France route. You can sponsor Donal's charity at www.thelifecycle.ie
Susan and her family arrived back at their house in Dublin on Sunday to find a beautiful red coloured, large goldfish on the back porch.At first they thought it was a child's toy, but then it started moving.The family's cat Cosmo is quite a hunter but had never brought home a fish before. Susan put the fish in a bucket of rainwater and is looking to reunite it with its owner or find a new home for it.
A few weeks ago, we spoke to Kevin Murphy about his father Laurence, know to all as Bobby. Bobby was taken ill in Dublin City Centre on September 20th and was helped by a stranger who called an ambulance and performed CPR. Kevin wanted to find the stranger so he could thank him. Today Ryan spoke to that stranger...Barry Egan. Barry was working in the city centre that Tuesday and at about 11am he came across Bobby leaning up against the railing at Trinity College, holding his chest. Barry called an ambulance and put Bobby in the recovery position.Barry is from Scotland and had served with the Territorial Army so had some CPR training. Barry thinks it is important that everybody learns how to do CPR.
Legal Editor with The Irish Independent, Dearbhail Mc Donald, joined Ryan in studio to talk about Women in the Dock. They discussed the cases of Amanda Knox, Catherine Nevin, The Scissors Sisters and Louise Woodward.
Ryan announced that Theresa Mc Donald's house in Wexford is the location of our Halloween show next Tuesday. We'll be all be dressing up....even the house will be dressing up in aid of Barnardos. www.2fm.rte.ie/dressup
Ryan spoke to Sinead Power who last night had to move out of her home in Priory Hall in Donaghmede in Dublin. Sinead is in work today and after work will be staying in a hotel with other residence. Sinead has no idea how long the hotel accommodation will be available and if she will ever get back to her home.
Ryan read out an email from Dara and Trish Campbell. In August their daughter Alannah and her friend Rachel decided to write a message in a bottle with their return address and launched it into the sea. In September a letter arrived for Alannah and Rachel from Port O Warren in Scotland. A couple who clean the beach every week had found the bottle and are now pen pals with Alannah. Despite the 50 year age gap they have a lot in common and have a shared interest in books.
RTE aired the new show Pan Am last night. We wanted to see how true to life the series is. Ryan chatted to former Aer Lingus cabin crew member Liz Howard. Liz joined Aer Lingus in 1967. She worked on the Trans Atlantic route and stayed in the best hotels in America. Liz was trained in 1st class service and were taught all the aircraft procedures and how to save a life! Irene Liddy joined the chat. Irene joined Aer Lingus in 1961 at the age of 22. Irene didn't enjoy the show. Irene loved being a member of the Aer Lingus cabin crew and was always proud of her position and the company.
On today's Nob Nation, a furious Michael D Higgins confronts his Labour colleagues as the polls show he's lost his lead to Sean Gallagher in the race for the Aras...
We had some more offers from listeners who are willing to let us invade their homes for our Dress Up for Barnardos Halloween show. Ryan chatted to Theresa from Wexford. Theresa and her neighbours have a competition to see who can get their Halloween decorations up first each year. All the parents and families dress up.
Ryan also spoke to Siobhan from Donegal. Siobhan has 5 children from 13 years down to 3 weeks old. They have a busy house and love celebrating Halloween.
Triona also contacted the show and offered her house. Triona lives in Clare. Triona and her neighbour's families dress up and go trick 'r' treating together every year. They have a big Halloween party every year.
Nicolas Roche joined Ryan in studio to talk about his new autobiography 'Inside the Peloton, My Life as a Professional Cyclist'. Nicolas is the son of legendary Irish and World Champion Stephen Roche, Nicolas had to fight to make it as a professional and fight even harder to make his mark in the tough competitive sport of cycling.
Car Karma...or as we like to call it Car-Ma...get it???? After reading out an email about scratching a car and leaving the scene without letting the owner know, Ryan chatted to 2fm's Paddy Mc Kenna. Paddy called in to tell Ryan about scratching his car on a Mercedes outside a gig last night. The guy that owned the car was watching from his shop window. He was a tattoo artist and his shop was open late. The guy came out and told Paddy it keeps happening to him!
Ryan also chatted to Ciara who left a job interview and reversed into one of the interviewer's cars. Ciara went back in and knocked on the door and asked who owned the car. The lady was very nice about it. She examined the damage but she never made an insurance claim. Ciara didn't get the job.
Ryan spoke to Claire who was on her way to start a new job. Claire was made redundant in 2009 while she was pregnant. She became a stay at home mother and hasn't worked outside the home in two years. Today Claire is starting a new job in an alarm company and is excited and nervous. Good Luck Claire J
Imelda called in to offer her house for our Halloween show in aid of Barnardos http://www.2fm.ie/dressup We've had loads of offers from people willing to open their houses to the show and we will announce are chosen location in this week.
Clinical Psychologist David Coleman joined Ryan in studio and fielded questions from listeners. They discussed topics like children pulling out their eye lashes, children's sleeping arrangements, reprimanding other people's children in public, a young boy flashing family members and confidence issues in adults.
Designer Paul Costello chatted to Ryan about why students in school should all be learning Mandarin in schools instead of Irish. Paul believes that future business opportunities are in China, which is why Irish schools need to drop Irish and offer the Chinese language in the curriculum.
After hearing Paul, Dominic contacted the show. Dominic is Irish and is married to a Chinese lady. They live in Termonfeckin and have two children. They met through work and have been married five years. They run www.lilysteashop.com
Ryan chatted to Miss Ireland Holly Carpenter. Holly is heading over to London next week to represent Ireland in the Miss World Pageant. She's excited to go but as a fan of fancy dress she is sad to be missing Halloween at home. Holly helped her Mum to decorate the family home for Halloween before she heads off to London.
Eimear Kelly contacted the show to talk about Kevin Carroll. Kevin is a Tipperary man and is Vice-president of Hanger Prosthetics, the world leader in prosthetic and orthotic devices, located in Florida. Eimear was involved in an accident and lost her leg. Kevin worked with her and made a prosthetic leg for Eimear so she could walk again.
After speaking to Eimear we called Kevin in America. He chatted to Ryan about working with Eimear and about creating a prosthetic tail for Winter the dolphin. Kevin and Winter's story is being told in a new movie in which Morgan Freeman plays Kevin! Kevin also spoke about working with soldiers who have been injured abroad and have had amputations.
On today's Nob Nation, the Nobs attempt to explain the judges' pay referendum, but first a joint broadcast by all of the presidential candidates...
Ryan chatted to Orlagh about an award she won. While on holiday in Rosslare Orlagh, her nine year old sister and their cousins of same age, all went to a teen disco. It was Halloween so they dressed up but they turned out to be the only ones dressed up. There was a prize for the best dressed which they naturally won due to the lack of competition! They won a six pack of Beer wonderful for children!
Our Curly Wurly 5 pack and Medal were awarded to Sarah. When Sarah was in first year in school, her name was called out over the intercom for winning a game at the school fun day. The whole class clapped and cheered. She won a bottle of Sure spray deodorant!
We took a look back at the Traditional Irish Phone box and listeners called in with their stories. Ryan chatted to Maria about meeting her husband in a phone box eight years ago! Carmel told Ryan about her and her husband's long distance relationship. While serving with the Irish Army in Northern Ireland and Lebanon, Carmel used her local phone box to keep in touch with her husband. We also got an email from Orla who send in a beautiful sketch of a phone box.
Ryan spoke to Aideen O'Sullivan who, together with Ross Whittaker directed/produced the 'Bye Bye Now'. After seeing an article about old phone boxes they decided they should make the short film. The Irish Film Board was looking for short films to feature in a series and funded the film.
As a former film producer, location scout, tour-bus guide, blogger, teacher and now mother of two, Ann Brehony from Galway has learned a few things about working with a difficult audience. From personal experience, she knows there is no tougher crowd than a car full of cranky kids. Ryan chatted to Ann about the new App she created 'Are We There Yet'. The app features over 130 places to visit in Ireland with kids. It has county-by-county listings of family-friendly attractions complete with car games and scavenger hunts to keep the kids amused on the go.
Ryan spoke to Ramon Whelan who is a cancer survivor and is running the Dublin City Marathon on October 31st in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. He works as a school care-taker in a local school and is training six days a week to train for the marathon.
Financial advisor Dave Kavanagh spoke to Ryan and explained the government's new Mortgage plan in layman's terms. Under the Keane Report, which ruled out blanket debt forgiveness, up to 10,000 people could lose ownership of their homes and pay rent instead to keep the same roofover their heads.
Ryan chatted to Kathy Callanan who decorates her house every Halloween.
Jennie Power spoke to Ryan about how she won an award for public speaking when she was sixteen but now her confidence is gone and she can't even ring the local takeaway.
Rachel also joined the conversation. She too feels she has lost her confidence. She plans to do things but can't find the motivation to actually do them.
After hearing Jennie and Rachel, Brona contacted the show. Brona feels that from the time a woman conceives her whole life becomes a ball of guilt and second guessing. Up to then you are only responsible for you, but as a mother, you are responsible for another life and you constantly second guess your decisions.
Eamon Dunphy created a stir after the match last night by predicting the Republic of Ireland will not qualify for Euro 2012. Today the Nobs have been leaving voicemails on the prickly pundit's phone...
Ryan spoke to former Disney employee Elizabeth about her time at Disney and the many characters she played. She gave us an inside look at the world of Disney.
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Following on from yesterdays call with Denise, Helen called in and chatted very openly with Ryan about her six year relationship with a married man. The relationship fell apart after they had a child together. They have not been in touch for two years. It has affected Helen's relationships with other men.
Aviation Journalist Gerry Byrne spoke to Ryan after reading a piece in today's Examiner about the increasing use of ground based lasers to blind pilots during take-off and landing.
Dr Nina Byrnes, GP and presenter of RTE's Health of the Nation joined Ryan in studio and answered listener's questions on health issues including the flu vaccine, night terrors and hot sweats. You can contact Dr. Nina Byrnes directly at Oakwood Medical Clinic, Castleknock, Dublin 15. ph: 01 823 5367
Dara O'Briain spoke to Ryan about his involvement in the second Global Irish Economics Forum which took place in Dublin Castle. Dara was in good company as Bill Clinton, Bono and Toaiseach Enda Kenny were all in attendance.
Barnardos Fundraising Director, Ruth Gut, joined Ryan in studio to Launch 'Dress Up For Banardos'. RTE 2fm are looking for offices, schools, sports clubs, families and anyone really to get involved and "Dress Up for Barnardos". For more information or to receive a fundraising pack call 18 50 217 217 or check out www.2fm.ie/dressup
Our man on the ground for the Rugby World Cup, Anthony Kelly, joined Ryan on the phone from Sydney Airport. After Ireland's loss Anthony was getting ready to make his way home. Anthony is due back in work on Wednesday.
Last Friday we got a text from Adrian Bolton who was in Holles Street Hospital with his wife Helen. Adrian chatted to Ryan today about the arrival of his baby son. Baby and Mammy are both doing great.
After asking listeners to let us know what Awards they have won throughout their lives Ryan chatted to Phil who still has a certificate she won in 1967. Phil won the cert after coming first in a cookery competition held by the Alliance and Dublin Consumers Gas Company.
Ryan also spoke to Elisa who won a Disney Mickey Mouse reversible jumper when she was 12 after winning a Dance Off to Erasure's 'Give a Little Respect'. She hasn't won anything since!
Ryan spoke to Alan last month when he found out that he no longer has a job in Talk Talk, where he had worked for the last eight years. Almost 600 stafflost their jobs when Talk Talk closed the doors for the last time on Friday. Ryan caught up with Alan today and discussed how he and his colleagues went out with a bang - they organised a big night out on Friday with cheap drinks and an overnight in a local hotel. They were going to stay up and watch the match on Saturday morning. Alan and his fiancée have made the decision to return to Western Australia. They hope to be there for Christmas.
RTE Sports reporter Damien O'Meara chatted to Ryan about the Irish soccer team beating Andorra 2 - 0 nil at the weekend. Ireland will play Armenia tomorrow night in the Aviva stadium. They only need a draw to qualify for play offs.
Denise spoke openly to Ryan about having an affair with a married man for five months. They were never physical but had an emotional affair after meeting at a wedding and staying in touch through email before meeting up.
Patricia also spoke candidly about her affair with a married man in the 80's in the UK. At the time Patricia didn't know he was married. When Patricia told the man she loved him he announced that he was married. She ended it there and then. Patricia was contacted six weeks later to say she did not blame Patricia for the affair. Patricia got another call from the man's wife to say that he had died of a brain haemorrhage. The wife remarried a year later but Patricia took years to get over him.
Tomorrow, Ireland comes face to face with Wales in the Rugby World Cup. Rugger Bugger Brent Pope joined Ryan in studio to build up the excitement before he was sent off on his bike on a special mission for the show...
Louise Heraghty got in touch after hearing Ryan talk about Richard Harris yesterday. She was interviewing Hollywood star Russell Crowe when the conversation turned to Mr. Harris. They had become firm friends on the set of Gladiators, in 1999. Harris' main topics of conversation were rugby, followed by his love of Limerick, the craic in the pubs he drank in, and his passionate love affair with Kilkee. Russell and Richard had bought tickets for the Ireland/Australia match at Lansdowne Road, in 2003. Unfortunately, Richard died before the match and Russell broke down in tears recalling their friendship.
Liza lived in the UK for 10 years and when she came back to Ireland she was single and found it hard to meet people so she joined a dating website - www.makingfriends.com . After trying a few dates that went nowhere, she got chatting to another guy on the site and spoke to him on the phone. This went on for a few months until they finally met up - they instantly clicked. Liza went into the toilet and texted a friend that she had just met the man she was going to marry! 3 months later they went on holidays to LA and Vegas and had a ball. They moved in together when they returned and got engaged, had a baby and got married! They now have an 8 year old and a 3 year old.
Anne got in touch with the show to talk about her mum who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. She had surgery to remove a tumour during the summer and has had many complications along the way but has been told she is on the road to recovery. The thing is, Anne's mum has nobody else to turn to for support - so few people have and survive pancreatic cancer. The news of Brian Lenihan and Steve Jobs' deaths from the same form of cancer worries Anne greatly.
Sinead met her husband over a 3 minute date! A speed-dating night out sealed the deal for her! One year later they were engaged with their wedding and baby to follow. All that after both of them had been in long term serious relationships due to marry others.
With previous best-selling novels about ancient Rome, post-War Europe and post-Blair Britain, high flying financiers does seem like a bit of an unusual leap for Robert Harris. To explain all, he joined Ryan live in studio to discuss his latest book 'The Fear Index'.
Ryan spoke to Ger Earls, father of Irish rugby player of the moment, Keith Earls. Ger watched the Ireland v Italy match at home with his wife and his daughter. He prefers to watch matches they don't attend quietly. They always have injury worries at the forefront on their minds a little about him during a match.
Sent on Tubridy's secret mission, Brent Pope arrived by bicycle at Andrew Synnott's primary school, Belgrove Boys School in Clontarf. Ryan spoke to Andrew on the show a few weeks ago about his appearance in the O2 Rugby World Cup ad. He's the kid who picks Johnny Sexton for his team during an impromptu kick-around. During his call with Ryan Andrew mentioned his mammy put his precious signed rugby jersey in the wash and all the signatures were washed off! Brent presented Andrew with a brand new Irish jersey signed by ALL the Irish Rugby squad. Andrew's mammy Aisling can now breathe a sigh of relief!
Ryan chats to James Nugent, the Incoming Managing Director of the Lisney estate agency, about the ad that appeared in today's Property section of The Irish Times stating that Áras an Uachtaráin is up for sale. It's a hoot! Take a look...
You supposedly can't teach an old dog new tricks, but the Austrian marketing industry has come up with a novel way to sell pet food - by designing an advert that only canine consumers can understand. Ryan played the advert, which uses high-frequency squeaks and signals to grab the attention of any dogs in the room. The idea is that they will become so excited they will jump up and wag their tail at the screen, until the owner relents and buys the promoted product. We waited for the response...
Jackie's dog Millie was in the car when the ad was playing - it got her attention straight away...!
Ann'sdog licked the radio and cocked her head from side to side! She's an 11 month old German Sherherd / Golden Retriever mix in training for the blind.
There's a saying 'you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your work colleagues'. How true is that?! Our resident weird fact finder and odd-survey collector Andrea Pappin joined Ryan in studio to take a look at office etiquette, awkward office moments and cringey colleagues...
On today's Nob Nation, Joe emphasises the importance of being positive...
Peter called in to say he worked with a guy who used to make his sandwiches for the week all in one go and eat them day by day from the same manky sandwich bag! Come Tuesday, the smell was disgusting, nevermind Friday! People would move down the table away from him in the canteen, further and further as the week went on. He once saw maggots crawling around one of the sandwiches. Before he said goodbye to Ryan after disgusting the masses with his story, he took the opportunity to tell his wife Muriel that he loved her. He said he doesn't get to tell her often enough so what better way than on the national airwaves?! Ryan invited Peter and Muriel to join him in the audience for The Late Late Show at the end of the month so that he can celebrate his 40th birthday with a night out.
Yesterday, Apple launched the latest version of their iPhone, the iPhone 4S, and in a poignant twist, Steve Jobs their charismatic founder lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. Damien Mulley, communications consultant spoke to Ryan about the man who changed the face of technology.
Karen called in to say it was too hard for her to choose between her beloved Richard Harris and Richard Burton in the Ireland versus Wales debate! She got Richard Burton's autograph but reluctantly chose Harris after some consideration!
Ryan spoke to Hugh Hourihan, owner of The Boar's Head in Capel Street about the pub landlady in the UK who won a landmark court case against the Premier League which could bring more televised football to the public. Fed up with paying a huge subscription fee to Sky to show matches, Karen Murphy instead bought games through a Greek satellite broadcaster for a cheaper price. Hugh says he pays about €9000 per year for TV - if he showed no sports he would have no customers and so he's opening his pub early for the rugby this weekend.
Aoife got in touch to tell Ryan about how it was love at first sight with her now husband. When she was 17 she went to the Witnness Festival, about 9 years ago. She was totally unprepared, bringing with her only a tent and a pair of flip flops. On the first night she went to see The Chemical Brothers and was dancing bare foot in the muck having a great time. She noticed a guy sitting down watching her. They got chatting and hung out for the rest of the night, arranging to meet the next day. 9 years later Aoife and Yam are happily married and have 3 lovely children.
Marie shared her story of finding 'The One'. She's happily married 18 years now and has 3 lovely children with a lovely New Zealander she met in a bar in London. She knew instantly that this was the man for her. They hit it off and she managed to persuade him to move back to Limerick with her. She's been over to New Zealand every few years and she loves it there but their home is here in Ireland.
Sinead met her husband online, but not with a dating agency. She was on a chat room [the Facebook of 10 years ago!] and they arranged to meet in a local bar. She was dubious and thought it could be a washout. Alas! They fell in love and are now married 5 years - and baby number two is due in March!
Ryan spoke to Miriam Devitt who teaches mums with babies how to communicate with each other using basic sign language. She teaches mainly near her home in West Clare. SuperHands Baby Sign Language is for ALL babies. They are a company dedicated to teaching babies to communicate effectively before they can talk. Baby sign language has been shown to have many advantages including reducing frustration, increasing parent/child bond, and reducing tantrums, encouraging early speech and helping babies develop emotionally. Long term benefits include more confident children, a greater vocabulary at school going age and a higher IQ at the age of 8. But most importantly it fun! For more information visit www.superhands.ie
Breda met her husband in Crete - it was love at first sight! They were both there on their own and hit it off immediately. They got engaged 16 weeks later, married within the year and now have 2 lovely children. Her husband is now working in the UK and they're heading off to Australia in the New Year.
Steve met the love of his life almost 11 years ago and he knew she was the only one for him. Pity she didn't feel the same way! They lost touch and met again 5 years ago - they're getting married tomorrow!
Journalist Nick Pisa joined Ryan on the phone from Italy to discuss the verdict of the Amanda Knox appeal. Amanda Knox has been cleared of killing Meredith Kercher and is expected to travel home to America today after serving four years in prison.
Tony heard callers on the show yesterday talking about their sorrow at emigrating to New Zealand and Australia. Tony is from New Zealand and living in Cavan. He called in to say New Zealand is a great place to live and the people are very similar to the Irish. Tony told Ryan an amazing story about finding out he was adopted after applying for his birth cert to emigrate.
Mary chatted to Ryan about her five children who are all living abroad. She has three in Canada and two in the USA and a son serving in Afghanistan with the Marines.
Helen called in to talk to Ryan about Strider bikes and the World Cup Strider Bike Champion. Her two and a half year old son Andrew and four and a half year old daughter Ali are taking part. The event is taking place from the 14-16th of October in Sarasota, Florida.
There now follows a joint broadcast on behalf of each of the seven candidates in the Nob Nation Presidential Election...
Ryan chatted to Mary about her parents who got married six weeks after they met. They are as happy as ever and have had a wonderful life.
This morning on Tubridy, you could win €1,000 for an escape from your bills or even a great escape from the country - you choose! You can save the cash or spend it however you please.
For your chance to win, tune into 2fm's Tubridy from 9am to 11am on Tuesday, 4th October. Listen out for the Great Escape competition question. To enter, text the word ESCAPE followed by your answer and name to 57111 (ROI & NI). The lucky winner will be revealed before the end of the show, so stay tuned!
COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Each entry costs €1 (incl. VAT) or £1.
Service Provider: Xiam Interactive. Tel: 01 483 2010.
Entrants must be aged 18 years or older as at date of entry and a resident of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland in order to qualify as the prize winner.
Please do not enter outside of the advertised competition window as you will be charged for your entry, but your entry won't be included in the draw. Please do not enter during programme replays as you will be charged for your entry, but your entry won't be included in the draw since the competition will have closed.
The prize is non-transferable.
€1,000 cash prize will be issued by euro cheque, made payable to the winner. Allow 28 days for delivery.
Employees of RTÉ, Xiam Interactive and their associated companies or suppliersand their immediate family members are not eligible to enter/win.
RTE's decision in relation to selection of winner is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
This morning (Tuesday 4th) on Tubridy, you could win €1,000 for an escape from your bills or even a great escape from the country - you choose! You can save the cash or spend it however you please.
For your chance to win, tune into 2fm's Tubridy from 9am to 11am on Tuesday, 4th October. Listen out for the Great Escape competition question. To enter, text the word ESCAPE followed by your answer and name to 57111 (ROI & NI). The lucky winner will be revealed before the end of the show, so stay tuned!
COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Each entry costs €1 (incl. VAT) or £1.
Service Provider: Xiam Interactive. Tel: 01 483 2010.
Entrants must be aged 18 years or older as at date of entry and a resident of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland in order to qualify as the prize winner.
Please do not enter outside of the advertised competition window as you will be charged for your entry, but your entry won't be included in the draw. Please do not enter during programme replays as you will be charged for your entry, but your entry won't be included in the draw since the competition will have closed.
The prize is non-transferable.
€1,000 cash prize will be issued by euro cheque, made payable to the winner. Allow 28 days for delivery.
Employees of RTÉ, Xiam Interactive and their associated companies or suppliers and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter/win.
RTE's decision in relation to selection of winner is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Our Our man in New Zealand, Anthony, chatted to Ryan about the Irish Rugby team's victory over Italy yesterday.
Ryan spoke to Daniel who moved to Australia 9 months ago. He is getting on great and both himself and his partner have found work and are enjoying their new life.
After speaking to Daniel, Joanne called in to say it's not all great when you emigrate. Joanne's two sisters and brother all emigrated. One of her sisters is desperately homesick and is looking forward to moving back to Ireland at Christmas.
This morning the Nobs sent Private Investigator Enda Kenny on the curious trail of whatever happened to Tanaiste Eamon Gilbore, who's nowhere to be seen in recent times...
John Vaughan chatted to Ryan about Laurel and Hardy's visit to Ireland.
Clinical Psychologist David Coleman joined Ryan in studio and discuss separation anxiety, security issues, biting, homework and school issues with concerned parents.
Ryan speaks to Brian Smyth and John Maguire about the terrible world of commuting. Growing numbers of Irish people are being forced to take extreme commutes to and from work every day. Brian Smyth is teaching in London after there was no work for him at home in Westmeath. He leaves his family on Sunday evening and returns Friday evening. 
