Rté - Colm Hayes Show

Comedian Gearoid Farrelly was on the line to talk about his new podcast chat-show ‘Fascinated’ - A light-hearted show in which guests who have done fascinating things reflect on their stories and journeys. Fascinated will be available on iTunes & Soundcloud from 25th January 2014

Dr Caitriona Henchion was on the line to talk about the importance of going for your regular smear test and how the screening process has proven to reduce the death rate of cervical cancer

Colm mentioned how Dutch speed skater Sjinkie Knegt was stripped of his silver medal for ‘giving the finger’ to the winner of the race that he came second in – What do you think? Is it fair to be stripped of a medal for being un-sportsman like?

Before you had children, did you have ideals of discipline that seemed to disappear when faced with reality? No telly, no sweets, no sleeping in your bed? Today Colm spoke to some parents who admitted that they may have let some things slide

Apparently Mom’s who listen to their favourite songs during labour feel less pain. Did you have a ‘birthing’ song? Colm spoke to some parents about the music that helped them through

Bressie was on the line to talk about last night’s episode of The Voice and why he picked Roel

Some stories from listeners on the times that their parents had mortified them!

There's an article in today's papers where celebs are revealing their favourite household tasks. So Colm has asked lovers of housework to get in touch and share their love of household tasks on the air!

The film Wolf of Wallstreet launches tonight in Ireland. Colm chats to Richard who has an extraordinary story of his time working on Wall Street.

Lottie Ryan is live in studio updating Colm on this week’s showbiz news and gossip. She has news on the Oscar Nominations, a new clothing line designed by Nicole Scherzinger, and Justin Bieber’s run in with the law. She also gives an update on what has been trending on twitter all this week.

With record temperatures in Australia this week, Colm hears from listeners in Oz about what it has been like living in 40 degrees plus!

With the transfer window in the Premiership due to close in the next couple of weeks, Damien O’Meara is Live in Studio to give an update on who has gone where so far, and those who are rumoured to be transferred before the end of the month.

Colm is chatting to listeners who have famous relatives, be they close or distant!

A piece on the net today suggests that a large percentage of people leave spare keys hidden outside their house so that they can get in if they forget their normal set. So Colm is asking people to text in anonymously to ask them where they leave theirs!

Colm chats with Amanda Fennelly who is reporting live from the first ever CAS Student Leaders Congress, an event aimed at promoting mental health awareness amongst young people.

Colm chats to Ray Madden, a pub owner who has banned e-cigarettes from his pub. He also hears from a number of listeners who give their opinions on the ban.

Andrew McCann author of ‘Know Your Rights was in studio with advice for listeners on the latest round of letters regarding the property tax

Last year we met Dennis McCarty and Sandra Graham who were both starting out in business and we followed them through a mentoring process with Grant Thornton. Dennis was making fat free de-hydrated crisps and Sandra was staring up her own upcycling work-shop. Today we caught up with them both to see how plans have progressed

Have you had a baby and found it difficult to maintain your friendships? An article in today’s papers shows that many new parents do. Today Colm asked listeners if you can keep your friends when your social life has to change so dramatically?

Bressie was on the line to talk to Jenny about last night’s episode of The Voice