Callan told JOE about his experience of taking over Tubridy’s RTÉ Radio 1 morning slot after the secret payments scandal. Oliver Callan has opened up to JOE about what it was like filling in for Ryan Tubridy on his RTÉ Radio 1 morning slot amid the much-publicised secret payments scandal that came to light last […]

1 year ago

The Ryan Tubridy replacement had been off the air for a few days but returned today. RTÉ presenter Oliver Callan revealed that he was diagnosed with skin cancer as he returned to the air waves today (Monday, 22 July). The host – who replaced Ryan Tubridy in the 9am weekday slot on RTÉ Radio 1 […]

1 year ago

There had been much speculation about who would take over from the veteran broadcaster after his RTÉ departure. RTÉ Radio 1 has announced who will be permanently replacing Ryan Tubridy in his former 9am slot on the station. Award-winning impressionist and satirist Oliver Callan has been chosen for the gig, having already filled in for […]

2 years ago

It’s been the talk of the country for the last two weeks… On Friday’s Late Late Show, there was once again plenty of variation in the guests. You’d a choice of some of Ireland’s brightest young tech stars, Patrick and John Collison, who founded the company Stripe which is valued at $20 billion. Then you […]

7 years ago

Oliver Callan is best known for impersonating others, but the comedian had a quite a lot to say for himself on Twitter today. The impressionist laid into Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgin’s for a statement in which he said he was saddened to learn of Fidel Castro’s death, describing him as a “giant” among world […]

10 years ago

Some of it was very entertaining… It hasn’t always been said this season but last night’s episode of the Late Late Show received a good response online as people tuned in to see the show off until September. One of the best late late shows ever!! Best guests and the "quiz" was the icing on […]

10 years ago