The Cafe was an Irish

Republic of Ireland

Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...

 chat programme

Talk show

A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....

 aimed at youthful persons. It was broadcast on RTÉ Two

RTÉ Two

RTÉ Two is a free-to-air general entertainment channel operated by Irish state broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann. RTÉ Two is available throughout the island of Ireland through digital terrestrial service Saorview, VHF and UHF bands, and is also available via satellite to Irish subscribers of...

 as part of the TTV

TTV (RTÉ)

TTV was a youth-aimed programming strand broadcast on RTÉ Two in Ireland, from 17:00 - 19:00, on weekdays. TTV replaced iD Two, which was basically the same show with few differences, on Monday 19 September 2005...

 strand each Friday evening at 19:00, having switched from its previous location in the Thursday scheduling from 7 November 2008.

It was presented by Aidan Power

Aidan Power

Aidan Power is an Irish television presenter. He appears from time to time on Raidió Teilifís Éireann .-Career:Power was educated at St. Mac Dara's community college and then Ballyfermot Senior College where he obtained a postgraduate diploma in broadcasting and journalism in 1998...

, although Laura Woods

Laura Woods

Laura Woods is an Irish television presenter and former radio continuity announcer. She began her television career by presenting iD , co-presenting The Cafe with Aidan Power and later presenting SMS. She then presented numerous game shows, including Winning Streak, Fame and Fortune, The Trump Card...

 and Liam McCormack were his previous co-presenters. The waitress was Avril Kelly, who served drinks to the audience and guests and acts as the announcer of what would occur following the commercial break.opening .

Chats were conducted with two or three guests, there were comic inserts and a musical performance rounded off the show (although sometimes a musical performance may have started the show a well). Past guests included Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne (comedian)

Jason Byrne is an Irish comedian born in Ballinteer, Dublin, Ireland. In August 2008, he made his twelfth Edinburgh Fringe Festival appearance and is a regular at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs comedy festival....

 and Donna and Joseph McCaul

Donna and Joseph McCaul

Donna and Joseph McCaul , also known as The McCauls, are a sibling musical duo who represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, which was hosted by Kiev, Ukraine...

, PJ Gallagher and Tom McGurk

Tom McGurk

Tom McGurk is an Irish poet, journalist, radio presenter and sportscaster from Brockagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.From 1983 to 1996 he was married to the broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan...

, Glen Wallace

Glen Wallace

Glen Wallace is an Northern Irish actor, born in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.He is most notable for playing Malachy Fisher on popular Channel 4 teen soap opera, Hollyoaks from 2007 onwards. He also played Mr Michaels in Wire in the Blood in 2006. He appeared in Casualty, playing Bill...

 and Jennifer Metcalfe

Jennifer Metcalfe

Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe is an English actress and model. She joined the cast of soap opera Hollyoaks in June 2006, playing feisty Mercedes McQueen.-Personal life:...

, Caroline Morahan

Caroline Morahan

Caroline Morahan is an Irish actress and television host. She presents TV fashion show Off the Rails on RTÉ One. She has hosted numerous television shows including The Fame Game, Chance to Dance, The Podge and Rodge Show and The IFTA's Red Carpet Show, and has been a celebrity judge on talent shows...

, Amanda Byram

Amanda Byram

Amanda Byram is an Irish television presenter, originally from Castleknock in Dublin, Ireland.-Early life:Formerly a model, Byram started her career on television in 1999 presenting the TV3 morning show Ireland AM with Mark Cagney, during which time she met her then boyfriend comedian Patrick...

, Michelle Heaton

Michelle Heaton

Michelle Christine Heaton is a British pop singer, television personality, and recently a glamour model as well. She was married to former boyband member Andy Scott-Lee.-Career:...

, Nicola McLean

Nicola McLean

Nicola McLean in London is an English glamour model and media personality. She finished in 6th place on the eighth season of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!-Modelling:Before becoming a model, McLean was an Army Cadet...

, Daithí Ó Sé

Dáithí Ó Sé

Dáithí Ó Sé is a television presenter with TG4 in Ireland, where he presents the weather forecast and does continuity announcements. He has also presented various programmes on TG4, including travel programme Dáithí ar Route 66, about the U.S...

, The Kinetiks

The Kinetiks

The Kinetiks were a Meteor Award-nominated Irish rock, pop and indie musical ensemble from Dublin. They were vocalist and guitarist Gaz Harding, guitarist Sean Brennan, bassist Jim McGuire, and drummer Paul Donohoe...

, The Coronas

The Coronas

The Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...

, Rosanna Davision

Rosanna Davison

Rosanna Diane Davison was the winner of the Miss World 2003 title. She is the daughter of musician Chris de Burgh. The song "For Rosanna" was written by her father in her honour for his 1986 album, Into The Light.-Education:Her primary education was at Aravon School, in Co...

, Jacob Byrne

Jason Byrne (comedian)

Jason Byrne is an Irish comedian born in Ballinteer, Dublin, Ireland. In August 2008, he made his twelfth Edinburgh Fringe Festival appearance and is a regular at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs comedy festival....

, Oliver Callan

Oliver Callan

Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio...

 (aka Gay Byrne

Gay Byrne

Gabriel Mary "Gay" Byrne is a veteran Irish presenter of radio and television. His most notable role was first host of The Late Late Show over a 37-year period spanning 1962 until 1999...

) and Pat Kenny

Pat Kenny

Patrick "Pat" Kenny is an Irish broadcaster and former disc jockey and continuity announcer. He is employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann and is their highest paid presenter. He presents Today with Pat Kenny on RTÉ Radio 1 each weekday morning between 10:00 and midday...

, wrestlers Scotty 2 Hotty and Joe Legend

Joe Hitchen

Joseph Edward "Joe" Hitchen is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Joe E. Legend.-Canadian independent circuit:...

, The Saw Doctors

The Saw Doctors

The Saw Doctors are an Irish rock band. Formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway, they have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990, and still holds the record for the...

, panellist John Bishop

John Bishop (comedian)

John Joseph Bishop is an award-winning comedian.His television debut came on The Panel. As an actor, he has appeared in the E4 teen drama Skins as Mr Fitch, father of twins, Katie and Emily and in the Ken Loach film Route Irish...

 and Skins

Skins (TV series)

Skins is a BAFTA award-winning British teen drama that follows a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of college. The controversial plot line explores issues such as dysfunctional families, mental illness , adolescent sexuality, substance abuse and death...

 actors Mike Bailey

Mike Bailey (actor)

Michael James Bailey is an English actor and singer from Bristol, best known for playing the role of Sid Jenkins in the first two series of the British teen drama Skins.-Career:...

, Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya

Daniel Kaluuya is an English actor, comedian and writer, who is best known for playing Posh Kenneth in the E4 teen-drama Skins. He has most recently been seen starring in the BBC dark comedy series Psychoville playing Michael Fry and Mac in the new BBC 3's horror drama The Fades.-Biography:Kaluuya...

 and Larissa Wilson

Larissa Wilson

Larissa Hope Wilson is an English television and film actress from Bristol. She is best known for her role as Jal Fazer in the first two seasons of Skins....

.

The Cafe completed transmission of its fifth season on 27 March 2009. A sixth season was revealed on 14 August 2009 by Aidan Power to be on the way. The last ever episode was broadcast on 2 April 2010 due to its axing by RTÉ to make way for new programming.

Season two (2005–2006)

Guests in season two included Keith Duffy

Keith Duffy

Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, drummer, dancer and television presenter. He began his career as part of Boyzone in the 1990s. In the 2000s, he achieved critical acclaim for his acting roles, particularly in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Fair...

, Kerry Katona

Kerry Katona

Kerry Jayne Elizabeth Katona is an English media personality and singer best known for her television work, predominantly in light entertainment and reality shows. She has also been a pop singer with girl group Atomic Kitten, a magazine columnist, an actress, and the author of ghostwritten books...

, Michelle Heaton

Michelle Heaton

Michelle Christine Heaton is a British pop singer, television personality, and recently a glamour model as well. She was married to former boyband member Andy Scott-Lee.-Career:...

, Adam Woodyatt

Adam Woodyatt

Adam Brinley Woodyatt is an English actor and media personality, best known for his role as Ian Beale in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders...

, Tony Fenton

Tony fenton

Anthony James Fagan , known professionally as Tony Fenton, is an Irish radio presenter and DJ, currently working with Today FM. He has been with Today FM since 2004, having previously presented a show on RTÉ 2fm, which he left in 2003. Fenton is "one of Ireland's favourite pop DJs". Louis Walsh has...

, Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Caradoc Hoult is an English actor, best known for playing Marcus Brewer in the 2002 film About a Boy, Tony Stonem in the E4, BAFTA-winning television series Skins, and Beast in the X-Men prequel, X-Men: First Class.-Early life:Hoult was born in Wokingham, Berkshire, the third of four...

, Marty Whelan

Marty Whelan

Martin 'Marty' Whelan is a Jacob's Award-winning Irish radio and television personality currently working for Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Frequently seen and heard on RTÉ radio and television, he has presented a variety of shows...

, Ronnie Drew

Ronnie Drew

Joseph Ronald "Ronnie" Drew was an Irish singer and folk musician who achieved international fame during a fifty-year career recording with The Dubliners. He was born in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin...

, Lucy Kennedy

Lucy Kennedy

Lucy Kennedy is an award-winning Irish presenter of radio and television. Along with Bazil Ashmawy she currently co-presents the radio show Weekend Breakfast with Baz & Lucy on RTÉ 2fm. She has been described as "one of Ireland's most familiar faces"....

, Larry Gogan

Larry Gogan

Laurence 'Larry' Gogan is an Irish broadcaster working for Raidió Teilifís Éireann . He is a disc jockey on RTÉ 2fm. His show is The Golden Hour, during which Larry plays old favourites and classic songs from yesteryear. Gogan spun the first disc on Radio 2, Like Clockwork by The Boomtown Rats...

, Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:...

 and Liz Bonnin

Liz Bonnin

Liz Bonnin is a French television presenter who has worked on television in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. She currently works for the BBC.-Biography:...

. Music was provided by Turn

Turn (band)

Turn were an Irish band. They formed in 1998 when lead singer/guitarist Ollie Cole and drummer Ian Melady joined forces with Dublin bass player Gavin Fox, who they met at a local recording studio...

, The Marshals

The Marshals

The Marshals are an Irish rock quartet from Dublin. They were the very first opening act to perform on the Main Stage on the Saturday afternoon of Oxegen 2006.-Band members:* Lead Vocals and Guitar: Micheal John...

, Ham Sandwich, Gemma Hayes

Gemma Hayes

Gemma Claire Hayes is an Irish singer-songwriter and member of The Cake Sale.-Early life:...

, Luan Parle

Luan Parle

Luán Maureen Parle is an Irish Singer/Songwriter / Producer.-Early life:First Impressions was Luán Parle’s début album release after signing to Recording Studios atthe age of 12 following an appearance on The Late Late Toy Show....

, The Answer

The Answer (band)

The Answer are a Northern Irish hard rock and blues-rock band from Newcastle and Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. They have achieved success with their debut album Rise selling in excess of 30,000 copies in the UK & Europe, 10,000 on day one in Japan and 100,000 worldwide.-Lineup:*Cormac...

, Katie Melua

Katie Melua

Ketevan "Katie" Melua is a British-Georgian singer, songwriter and musician. She moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then to England at fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of composer Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003...

 and Damien Dempsey

Damien Dempsey

Damien Dempsey is an Irish singer and songwriter who mixes traditional Irish folk with contemporary lyrics to deliver social comment on the positive and negative aspects arising from Ireland's Celtic Tiger society.-Early life:...

.

Date	Guests	Artist	Song	Link
26 January 2006	Gail Kaneswaren, Críona Grant and Andrea Roche Andrea Roche Andrea Roche is an award-winning Irish model, socialite and occasional television personality. She took part in the RTÉ One reality sports television series Celebrity Bainisteoir in 2009 and features on a weekly basis on the TV3 show Ireland AM... , Bernard Dunne Bernard Dunne Bernard Dunne is a retired Irish professional boxer and a former WBA, and European super bantamweight champion.On Saturday 21 March 2009, Dunne waged the war that he would be best remembered for and defeated Ricardo Cordoba in the 11th round to become the WBA super bantamweight champion in a fight... , Keith Duffy Keith Duffy Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, drummer, dancer and television presenter. He began his career as part of Boyzone in the 1990s. In the 2000s, he achieved critical acclaim for his acting roles, particularly in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Fair...	Turn Turn (band) Turn were an Irish band. They formed in 1998 when lead singer/guitarist Ollie Cole and drummer Ian Melady joined forces with Dublin bass player Gavin Fox, who they met at a local recording studio...	"It's All About Nothing"
2 February 2006	Kerry Katona Kerry Katona Kerry Jayne Elizabeth Katona is an English media personality and singer best known for her television work, predominantly in light entertainment and reality shows. She has also been a pop singer with girl group Atomic Kitten, a magazine columnist, an actress, and the author of ghostwritten books... , Ruaidhri Conroy Ruaidhri Conroy Rúaidhrí Conroy is an Irish actor.Conroy was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of actor Brendan Conroy. One of his first castings was as 'Tito' in the film Into the West, for which he won a Young Artist Award in the Outstanding Youth Actors in a Family Foreign Film category.In 1998, Conroy received... , Paul Williams Paul Williams (Irish journalist) Paul Williams is an Irish crime journalist and author. He previously worked for the Sunday World tabloid newspaper; he moved to the Irish News of the World before it was caught up in the News International phone hacking scandal and shut down...	The Marshals The Marshals The Marshals are an Irish rock quartet from Dublin. They were the very first opening act to perform on the Main Stage on the Saturday afternoon of Oxegen 2006.-Band members:* Lead Vocals and Guitar: Micheal John...	"Make Her Cry"
9 February 2006	Michelle Heaton Michelle Heaton Michelle Christine Heaton is a British pop singer, television personality, and recently a glamour model as well. She was married to former boyband member Andy Scott-Lee.-Career:...  and Andy Scott-Lee Andy Scott-Lee Andy Scott-Lee is a Welsh pop star, who is an ex-member of the group 3SL. After the group broke up, he appeared in the second series of Pop Idol, making it to the final seven. Scott-Lee is now a member of the group G*Mania. Scott-Lee's estranged wife is the former Liberty X member, Michelle Heaton... , Alan Quinlan Alan Quinlan Alan Quinlan is an Irish rugby union player. He played for Munster and is registered to the AIB League side Shannon. He retired from rugby in May 2011.-Career:...  and Frankie Sheahan Frankie Sheahan Frankie Sheahan is a retired Hooker and played for Munster from 1996 up to the end of the 2008-2009 season, and also for the Ireland where he gained 29 caps, having made his debut on June 10, 2000....	Ham Sandwich	"This Screaming Silence"
16 February 2006	Adam Woodyatt Adam Woodyatt Adam Brinley Woodyatt is an English actor and media personality, best known for his role as Ian Beale in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders... , Gemma Hayes Gemma Hayes Gemma Claire Hayes is an Irish singer-songwriter and member of The Cake Sale.-Early life:... , Anna Nolan Anna Nolan Anna Nolan is an Irish television presenter, producer and former business manager, waitress and Irish international basketball player. She has presented numerous television programmes in Ireland and the UK...	Gemma Hayes	"Undercover"
23 February 2006	David Mitchell David Mitchell (Irish actor) David Mitchell is an Irish actor known for playing Jimmy in the RTÉ Soap Opera Fair City.David was born in Dublin. His parents are Ann Fitzpatrick and Paddy Mitchell. His family home is in Finglas, Dublin. David has recently moved to America. He won RTE's You're A Star Charity Special, a singing...  and Tony Fenton Tony fenton Anthony James Fagan , known professionally as Tony Fenton, is an Irish radio presenter and DJ, currently working with Today FM. He has been with Today FM since 2004, having previously presented a show on RTÉ 2fm, which he left in 2003. Fenton is "one of Ireland's favourite pop DJs". Louis Walsh has... , You're A Star You're A Star You're a Star was a singing contest in Ireland,similar to th X Factor in the United Kingdom and American Idol in the USA created by Screentime ShinAwiL and Radio Telefís Éireann. It was shown weekly on RTÉ One over the winter months of each year...	Leanne Harte Leanne Harte Leanne Harte is an Irish musician, composer, singer and songwriter. Harte has been fronting her own band since she was in her mid-teens and first rose to prominence after an appearance on RTÉ at the age of sixteen...	"Hard to Grasp"
2 March 2006	Linda Martin Linda Martin Linda Martin is an Irish singer and television presenter. She is best known in Europe as the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1992, with the song "Why Me?", and in Ireland as a member of the 1970s/1980s band, Chips.-Chips:Martin started off her musical career when she joined the band Chips...  and Brian Ormond, Nicholas Hoult Nicholas Hoult Nicholas Caradoc Hoult is an English actor, best known for playing Marcus Brewer in the 2002 film About a Boy, Tony Stonem in the E4, BAFTA-winning television series Skins, and Beast in the X-Men prequel, X-Men: First Class.-Early life:Hoult was born in Wokingham, Berkshire, the third of four...	George Murphy	"Something Outta Nothing"
9 March 2006	Marty Whelan Marty Whelan Martin 'Marty' Whelan is a Jacob's Award-winning Irish radio and television personality currently working for Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Frequently seen and heard on RTÉ radio and television, he has presented a variety of shows... , Ruaidhri Conroy Ruaidhri Conroy Rúaidhrí Conroy is an Irish actor.Conroy was born in Dublin, Ireland, the son of actor Brendan Conroy. One of his first castings was as 'Tito' in the film Into the West, for which he won a Young Artist Award in the Outstanding Youth Actors in a Family Foreign Film category.In 1998, Conroy received... , Aoife Ní Thuairisg Aoife Ní Thuairisg Aoife Ní Thuairisg is an Irish language presenter on TG4.Aoife Ní Thuairisg was born in Inverin in Conamara and has two brothers and one sister. Before working in television, she ran her own business. She started working as a presenter on TG4 in 1997, and now presents the weather and is also a...	Stoat	"Acunamanacana"
16 March 2006	Lake Highland Highlandettes, Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh is an Irish TV presenter, Gaeilgeoir and all-round personality. She has presented Echo Island, The Afternoon Show and Charity ICA Bootcamp. She was a judge in The All Ireland Talent Show and participated in Celebrity Bainisteoir.-Career:Ní Chofaigh is an accomplished... , Ronnie Drew Ronnie Drew Joseph Ronald "Ronnie" Drew was an Irish singer and folk musician who achieved international fame during a fifty-year career recording with The Dubliners. He was born in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin...	Luan Parle Luan Parle Luán Maureen Parle is an Irish Singer/Songwriter / Producer.-Early life:First Impressions was Luán Parle’s début album release after signing to Recording Studios atthe age of 12 following an appearance on The Late Late Toy Show....	"Failed Romances"
23 March 2006	Lucy Kennedy Lucy Kennedy Lucy Kennedy is an award-winning Irish presenter of radio and television. Along with Bazil Ashmawy she currently co-presents the radio show Weekend Breakfast with Baz & Lucy on RTÉ 2fm. She has been described as "one of Ireland's most familiar faces".... , Michael McElhatton Michael McElhatton Michael McElhatton is an Irish actor and writer.-Selected filmography:* A Tiger's Tail* Spin the Bottle* Intermission* The Actors* Blow Dry* Saltwater* Crushproof* I Went Down* Perrier's Bounty-Selected Stage Career:...  and Tito Long	The Answer The Answer (band) The Answer are a Northern Irish hard rock and blues-rock band from Newcastle and Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland. They have achieved success with their debut album Rise selling in excess of 30,000 copies in the UK & Europe, 10,000 on day one in Japan and 100,000 worldwide.-Lineup:*Cormac...	"Never Too Late"
30 March 2006	Michael Carruth Michael Carruth Michael Carruth is a southpaw Irish Olympic boxer from Dublin who won the welterweight gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Carruth has just finished a stint as expert boxing analyst for RTEs Olympic coverage...  and Emma O'Driscoll Emma O'Driscoll Emma Louise O'Driscoll is a former Irish pop star, turned children's television presenter and reality television personality. She rose to fame in the 2001–2002 RTÉ One television series Popstars, in which she was selected as a member of the band Six... , Richie Kavanagh Richie Kavanagh Richie Kavanagh is an Irish entertainer who writes and performs his own songs. Famous for the song Aon Focal Eile, he now has a number of hits to his name... , Larry Gogan Larry Gogan Laurence 'Larry' Gogan is an Irish broadcaster working for Raidió Teilifís Éireann . He is a disc jockey on RTÉ 2fm. His show is The Golden Hour, during which Larry plays old favourites and classic songs from yesteryear. Gogan spun the first disc on Radio 2, Like Clockwork by The Boomtown Rats...	Prison Love
6 April 2006	Journey South Journey South Journey South are an English singing duo, consisting of brothers Andy and Carl Pemberton. They are originally from Middlesbrough, Teesside, and performed in pubs and clubs throughout the United Kingdom for over eight years, prior to achieving third place on the second UK series of television talent... , Katie Melua Katie Melua Ketevan "Katie" Melua is a British-Georgian singer, songwriter and musician. She moved to Northern Ireland at the age of eight and then to England at fourteen. Melua is signed to the small Dramatico record label, under the management of composer Mike Batt, and made her musical debut in 2003... , Louis Walsh Louis Walsh Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:...	Katie Melua	"Spiders Web"
20 April 2006	Gordon D'Arcy Gordon D'Arcy Gordon William D'Arcy is an Irish rugby player, more specifically an inside centre. He is registered to Lansdowne RFC and plays for provincial and RaboDirect Pro12 side Leinster.-Career:... , Damien Dempsey Damien Dempsey Damien Dempsey is an Irish singer and songwriter who mixes traditional Irish folk with contemporary lyrics to deliver social comment on the positive and negative aspects arising from Ireland's Celtic Tiger society.-Early life:... , Liz Bonnin Liz Bonnin Liz Bonnin is a French television presenter who has worked on television in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. She currently works for the BBC.-Biography:...	Damien Dempsey	"Party On"

Exam specials

Date	Guests	Artist	Song(s)	Link
7 June 2006	Ray D'Arcy Ray D'Arcy Raymond 'Ray' D'Arcy is an Irish television and radio presenter. He currently presents a weekday morning radio programme, The Ray D'Arcy Show, on Today FM... , Jason Byrne Jason Byrne (comedian) Jason Byrne is an Irish comedian born in Ballinteer, Dublin, Ireland. In August 2008, he made his twelfth Edinburgh Fringe Festival appearance and is a regular at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs comedy festival.... , 1 Aslan Aslan (rock band) Aslan are an Irish rock band from Dublin who formed in 1982. Comprising Christy Dignam, Joe Jewell, Billy McGuinness, Alan Downey and Rodney O'Brien, the band has released five studio albums - Feel No Shame , Goodbye Charlie Moonhead , Here Comes Lucy Jones , Waiting For This Madness To End and...	Aslan	"Lucy Jones Part 2" and "Different Man"
8 June 2006	Triniti Trinití Trinití was a Dublin-based female vocal trio.-History:According to record label PR, Eve O'Donnell, Laura Cunningham and Sharon Moran met in Dublin. They were all blonde and were all in their early twenties. The three girls sang barefoot practising the "Alexander Technique" while singing... , Jason Byrne, Fiona Looney Fiona Looney Fiona Looney is an Irish columnist, playwright, scriptwriter and media personality. She has been a regular contributor to The Panel and The Gerry Ryan Show.-Career:Looney writes columns for The Daily Irish Mail and Woman's Way....  and Deirdre O'Kane Deirdre O'Kane Deirdre O'Kane originally from Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland, became a stand-up comic in 1996 and got into the finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards of that year. She has played at the Edinburgh Festival every year since including 2001 where she not only performed her own solo show, Deirdre O'Kane...	Triniti and Delorentos Delorentos Delorentos are a Dublin-based Irish alternative rock band, formed in 2005. They consist of Rónan Yourell , Kieran McGuinness , Níal Conlan and Ross McCormick...	"Rose on Water" and "Leave It On Leave It On Leave It On was the debut EP released by the Dublin-based Irish indie–alternative rock band, Delorentos. The EP was recorded in Pulse Studios over the summer of 2005 with local producer, Marc Carolan. Carolan had previously worked with bands such as Muse, The Cure and JJ72. The record was... "
9 June 2006	Tom Dunne Tom Dunne Thomas 'Tom' Dunne is an Irish radio broadcaster with Newstalk. He presents The Tom Dunne Show on weekday mornings between 10:00am and midday. He used to have a show called Pet Sounds on Today FM but gave it up... , Jason Byrne, Pamela Flood Pamela Flood Pamela Ann Mary Flood is an Irish television presenter and former model from Tallaght, South Dublin. She received the Miss Ireland crown in 1993....	O'Sullivan Brothers	"High"
12 June 2006	Matt Willis Matt Willis Matthew James Willis is an English singer-songwriter. He found fame as a founding member of the band Busted.- Early years :... , Jack L, Jason Byrne, Paul Byrom	The Saw Doctors The Saw Doctors The Saw Doctors are an Irish rock band. Formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway, they have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990, and still holds the record for the...	"Your Guitar"
13 June 2006	John Maguire John Maguire John Maguire is the name of:*John Maguire , English Mixed Martial Artist*John Maguire , coadjutor archbishop in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York*John Maguire , Australian cricketer... , Jason Byrne, Denis Irwin Denis Irwin Denis Joseph Irwin is a former Irish football player who is best known for his long and successful stint at Manchester United, where he established himself as one of the most important players in the United team that won a host of domestic and European trophies in his time there between 1990 and...	Republic of Loose Republic of Loose Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes...	"Translation"

^1. Byrne was hired as a waiter for these five episodes. He served coffee to The Cafe's guests.

Season three (2006–2007)

Season three included twenty-seven editions of The Cafe, thirteen of which were in 2006 and fourteen of which were in 2007. Music was provided by Mickey Harte

Mickey Harte

Michael "Mickey" Harte is the current manager of Tyrone Gaelic football team. He has led the team to three All-Ireland titles, three Ulster titles, one National League, and four Dr...

, Director

Director (band)

Director are an award-winning Irish art rock quartet from Malahide in County Dublin. The band's members are Michael Moloney , Eoin Aherne , Shea Lawlor and Rowan Averill ....

, Messiah J & The Expert, The Frank and Walters

The Frank and Walters

The Frank and Walters are an alternative rock band from Cork city in Ireland. The band was founded in 1990 by Paul Linehan , his brother Niall Linehan , who was replaced by Kevin Pedreschi in 2004, and Ashley Keating . They took the band name in honour of two eccentric Cork characters...

, Neosupervital

Neosupervital

Tim O'Donovan, better known by his stage name Neosupervital, is a multi-instrumentalist based in Dublin, Ireland.Previously Neosupervital live was a band affair...

, Fionn Regan

Fionn Regan

Fionn Regan is an Irish singer-songwriter and artist from Bray, County Wicklow, who came to prominence in 2006 with the release of his Mercury-nominated debut album, The End of History...

, The Charlatans, The Blizzards

The Blizzards

The Blizzards are an Irish band from Mullingar in County Westmeath. They were formed by Niall Breslin in late 2004, and also feature Dec Murphy , Justin Ryan, Anthony Doran and Aidan Lynch...

, David Kitt

David Kitt

David Kitt is an Irish musician. He is the son of Irish politician Tom Kitt.He has released six studio albums to date: Small Moments, The Big Romance, Square 1, The Black and Red Notebook, Not Fade Away and The Nightsaver.-History:Kitt grew up surrounded by music, as his father and uncles formed a...

, Boss Volenti

Boss Volenti

Boss Volenti are a rock quartet based in Dublin, Ireland. They formed in 2003. Rob Daly, Martin Murphy and Dan O'Connor first met while playing in bands around Dublin. Then followed Laura Mackey, who Dan met while both were studying guitar at college...

, The Coronas

The Coronas

The Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...

, Vyvienne Long

Vyvienne Long

Vyvienne Long is a musician from Co. Dublin, Ireland. A classically trained cellist from the College of Music, Dublin and the Escola de Musica in Barcelona, she also sings and plays piano and writes music for her quintet which comprises 2 cellos, piano, doublebass and drums.After touring for many...

, Luan Parle

Luan Parle

Luán Maureen Parle is an Irish Singer/Songwriter / Producer.-Early life:First Impressions was Luán Parle’s début album release after signing to Recording Studios atthe age of 12 following an appearance on The Late Late Toy Show....

, My Alamo, Delorentos

Delorentos

Delorentos are a Dublin-based Irish alternative rock band, formed in 2005. They consist of Rónan Yourell , Kieran McGuinness , Níal Conlan and Ross McCormick...

, Iain Archer

Iain Archer

Iain Denis Archer is a singer–songwriter from Bangor, Northern Ireland, who was once a secondary lyricist for the indie band Snow Patrol. Archer comes from a musical background and released several solo albums in the mid 90s on the small Scottish independent label Sticky Music...

, Royseven

Royseven

Royseven are a six-piece alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Their debut album The Art of Insincerity was released in October 2006. The band received the Hope for 2007 award at the 2007 Meteor Awards....

, The Cooper Temple Clause

The Cooper Temple Clause

The Cooper Temple Clause were an English six-piece alternative rock band originating from Wokingham, Berkshire. Formed in 1998, the band quickly gained a following through their live concerts, and have produced three albums, the latest being Make This Your Own...

 and Brian McFadden

Brian McFadden

Brian Nicholas McFadden , is an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the Irish boyband Westlife...

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Date	Guests	Artist	Song(s)	Link
28 September 2006	Spiral, Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea is an Irish comedian.O'Shea started out in entertainment at an early age playing traditional Irish music, touring Europe with several groups. While at college he studied Theatre and went on to star in several theatrical productions. He also worked in the National Theatre of Ireland,... , Sinéad Beirne	Spiral	"So Sexy So Sexy "So Sexy" was the second single released from Twista's fourth album, Kamikaze. The song was produced and featured R&B singer R. Kelly and became Twista's third straight top 40 hit from the album, having peaked at 25 on the Billboard Hot 100... "
5 October 2006	Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Mickey Harte Mickey Harte Michael "Mickey" Harte is the current manager of Tyrone Gaelic football team. He has led the team to three All-Ireland titles, three Ulster titles, one National League, and four Dr... , Bubble Hits Bubble Hits Bubble Hits was an Irish-owned digital television music channel owned by Creative Sounds. It broadcast two channels; one for Ireland and a Pan-European feed which covered the United Kingdom, Hungary, Poland and Germany. On 13 February 2009, Bubble Hits went off air and was removed from most of the...  (James Hyland and Lee Walsh)	Mickey Harte	"Can't Let Go Can't Let Go "Can't Let Go" is a ballad written and produced by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff, and recorded for Carey's second album Emotions . It was released as the album's second single in the fourth quarter of 1991 in the United States and the first quarter of 1992 elsewhere... "
12 October 2006	Mr. Ireland (Simon Hales), Rasher Rasher (artist) Rasher is an Irish figurative artist, best known for his detailed and colourful work on the human figure, and still lifes.-Early life:...	In-Flight Safety In-Flight Safety -External links:* official website*...	"Surround"
19 October 2006	Brent Pope Brent Pope Brent Pope is a retired ice hockey player, and current General Manager of the Cardiff Devils in Cardiff, Wales.-Coaching career:Pope also coaches the Cardiff Devils development programme squad, helped out by current Devils players.... , Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea is an Irish comedian.O'Shea started out in entertainment at an early age playing traditional Irish music, touring Europe with several groups. While at college he studied Theatre and went on to star in several theatrical productions. He also worked in the National Theatre of Ireland,... , Mark Pollock Mark Pollock Mark Pollock is an adventurer, athlete, rower, kayaker, author and international motivational speaker from Northern Ireland who became the first blind man to reach the South Pole...	Director Director (band) Director are an award-winning Irish art rock quartet from Malahide in County Dublin. The band's members are Michael Moloney , Eoin Aherne , Shea Lawlor and Rowan Averill ....	"Come with a Friend Come with a Friend "Come with a Friend" was the second single by the Irish art rock quartet, Director. It was released on 29 September 2006. Although not as popular as the band's debut single Reconnect, the single charted in Ireland at number twenty-six, and went on to spend three weeks in the Irish Singles... "
26 October 2006	Bronagh Gallagher Bronagh Gallagher - External links :*... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Irish Ghostbusters	Nylon Nylon (band) Nylon is an Icelandic girl group composed of members Alma Guðmundsdóttir , Steinunn Þóra Camilla Sigurðardóttir and Klara Ósk Elíasdóttir...	"Closer"
2 November 2006	Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Jimmy Magee Jimmy Magee Jimmy Magee is a longstanding Irish sports broadcaster. Known as 'the Memory Man', he has spent over half a century in sports broadcasting... , Jack Wise	SuperJimenez Superjimenez Superjimenez is the name of a four-piece indie rock band based in Dublin, Ireland.The line-up features Ronan Cunningham , Daz Coen , Nick O'Laoire , and Rhys Domagala . Although based in Dublin, the band members hail from a wide geographic including Dublin, Galway, and Brisbane...	"Helicopters"
9 November 2006	Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Joe Duffy Joe Duffy Joseph "Joe" Duffy is an Irish broadcaster employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann . A Jacob's Award winner, he is the current presenter of Liveline, which is broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1, Monday - Fridays between 13:45 and 15:00.Duffy has a history as a student activist; he was President of the Union of... , Tadhg Kennelly Tadhg Kennelly Tadhg Kennelly is an Irish sportsperson known for his top level careers in both Gaelic football and Australian rules football....	Messiah J & The Expert	"Something Outta Nothing"
16 November 2006	Fitzy Fitzy Fitzy may refer to:* Ryan Fitzgerald, former Big Brother Australia contestant and professional Australian football player* John "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald, late politician... , Karl Spain Karl Spain Karl Spain is an Irish comedian from Limerick. He is from the Corbally area of the city and was educated at CBS Sexton Street.In 2000, Spain won the RTÉ award for Best New Act.... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , GP Taylor	The Frank and Walters The Frank and Walters The Frank and Walters are an alternative rock band from Cork city in Ireland. The band was founded in 1990 by Paul Linehan , his brother Niall Linehan , who was replaced by Kevin Pedreschi in 2004, and Ashley Keating . They took the band name in honour of two eccentric Cork characters...	"Miles and Miles"
23 November 2006	TJ and TJ, Fair City Fair City Fair City is an award-winning Irish television soap opera on RTÉ One. Produced by Radio Telefís Éireann, it was first broadcast on Monday, September 18, 1989... s Barry, Jo and Heather (Patrick David Nolan, Rachel Sarah Murphy and Una Kavanagh), Kieran Donaghy Kieran Donaghy Kieran Donaghy is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for Kerry. Donaghy has won three All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medals, two Munster Championships and a National League title with the county. He has also been awarded two All Stars.He plays his club football for Austin Stacks in...  and Aidan O'Mahony Aidan O'Mahony Aidan O'Mahony is an Irish Gaelic footballer who plays for the Kerry senior football team. O'Mahony is a member of An Garda Síochána.O'Mahony played for Kerry's U21 team in 2000 and 2001....	Republic of Loose Republic of Loose Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes...	"The Idiots"
30 November 2006	Jason Byrne Jason Byrne (comedian) Jason Byrne is an Irish comedian born in Ballinteer, Dublin, Ireland. In August 2008, he made his twelfth Edinburgh Fringe Festival appearance and is a regular at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs comedy festival.... , Robin Cousins Robin Cousins Robert "Robin" Cousins is a British retired competitive figure skater. He is the 1980 Olympic Champion, the 1980 European champion, a three-time World medalist and four-time British national champion. He later starred in ice shows and also produced his own...	Neosupervital Neosupervital Tim O'Donovan, better known by his stage name Neosupervital, is a multi-instrumentalist based in Dublin, Ireland.Previously Neosupervital live was a band affair...	"Now That I Found It"
7 December 2006	Gary Cooke Gary Cooke Gary Cooke is an Irish actor, satirist and writer who is one of the stars, on screen, of Après Match and, on stage, I, Keano and MacBecks... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Bryan Dobson Bryan Dobson Bryan Dobson is a newscaster with RTÉ in Ireland. He has presented RTÉ News: Six One for almost 15 years. He previously presented RTÉ News: Nine O'Clock.-Early life:...	Fionn Regan Fionn Regan Fionn Regan is an Irish singer-songwriter and artist from Bray, County Wicklow, who came to prominence in 2006 with the release of his Mercury-nominated debut album, The End of History...	"Put a Penny in the Slot"
14 (17?) December 2006	Maeve Higgins Maeve Higgins Maeve Higgins is an Irish comedian. She was a principal actor/writer of the RTÉ production Naked Camera, as well for her own show Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles.... , Jack Wise, PJ Gallagher	The Charlatans and Jake Stevens Jake Stevens Jake Stevens is a fictional Irish television personality and musician portrayed by the comedian PJ Gallagher. He first featured in the popular RTÉ Two hidden camera/comedy style television series, Naked Camera. Stevens later achieved his own spin-off show Makin' Jake which documented his efforts to...	"Blackened Blue Eyes Blackened Blue Eyes "Blackened Blue Eyes" is the first single from the album Simpatico by British band The Charlatans , released on April 3, 2006.The song is played over the closing credits of the Doug Liman film, Jumper... " and "Merry Christmas Jakey Boy Merry Christmas Jakey Boy "Merry Christmas Jakey Boy" is a single released exclusively for the Irish market in December 2006 by Jake Stevens. Stevens is an alter ego of the comedian PJ Gallagher who features in the popular RTÉ Two hidden camera/comedy style television series, Naked Camera. The Jakey Boy in the song's title... "
21 December 2006	Fran Cosgrave Fran Cosgrave Fran Cosgrave is an Irish nightclub owner, famous for appearing on reality television programmes and being the former Westlife bodyguard.-Biography:Cosgrave won the first season of ITV's Celebrity Love Island reality show in 2005... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Keith Barry Keith Barry Keith Patrick Barry is an Irish illusionist, mentalist, and close-up magician.-Early and personal life:Born in County Waterford, Ireland on 2 October 1976, Barry's interest in magic began at the age of fourteen when he purchased a book entitled Magic for the Complete Klutz.Barry's grandfather, 82,...	The Blizzards The Blizzards The Blizzards are an Irish band from Mullingar in County Westmeath. They were formed by Niall Breslin in late 2004, and also feature Dec Murphy , Justin Ryan, Anthony Doran and Aidan Lynch...	"Fantasy"
1 January 2007	Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio...  as Joe Duffy Joe Duffy Joseph "Joe" Duffy is an Irish broadcaster employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann . A Jacob's Award winner, he is the current presenter of Liveline, which is broadcast on RTÉ Radio 1, Monday - Fridays between 13:45 and 15:00.Duffy has a history as a student activist; he was President of the Union of...  in an end of year Top 10 review
18 January 2007	Ryan Tubridy Ryan Tubridy Ryan Tubridy , affectionately known as "Tubs", is an Irish broadcaster and writer, a presenter of live shows on radio and television in Ireland. He has been described as "one of Ireland's most gifted broadcasters"... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Dave Coffey Dave Coffey Dave Coffey is an Irish writer, director and actor. He is a native of Killiney, County Dublin. He wrote and directed both series of Dan & Becs for RTÉ and has also appeared in RTÉ's Bittersweet and the music video for the single "Grace, Don't Wait!" by Irish band The Coronas.In December 2007...	David Kitt David Kitt David Kitt is an Irish musician. He is the son of Irish politician Tom Kitt.He has released six studio albums to date: Small Moments, The Big Romance, Square 1, The Black and Red Notebook, Not Fade Away and The Nightsaver.-History:Kitt grew up surrounded by music, as his father and uncles formed a...	"One Clear Way"
25 January 2007	Bill O'Herlihy Bill O'Herlihy Bill O'Herlihy is an Irish sports broadcaster with Raidió Teilifís Éireann . He also heads one of Ireland's largest public relations firms.-Bill's life:... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Ben Ramazani	Mista.BNG and Boss Volenti Boss Volenti Boss Volenti are a rock quartet based in Dublin, Ireland. They formed in 2003. Rob Daly, Martin Murphy and Dan O'Connor first met while playing in bands around Dublin. Then followed Laura Mackey, who Dan met while both were studying guitar at college...	"Stronger Than Before" and "The Gun"
1 February 2007	Briain Gleeson and Charlene Gleeson and Tara Leinston (Trouble in Paradise), Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Eamon Horan and Brendan Fanning	The Coronas The Coronas The Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...	"Decision Time"
8 February 2007	Derval O'Rourke Derval O'Rourke Derval O'Rourke is an Irish sprint hurdles athlete. She competes internationally in the 60 and 100 metres hurdles, and is the Irish national record holder in both events... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Blind Date Blind date A "blind date" is a date between two people who have not previously met. The phrase may also mean:Television*Blind Date , a dating game show in the United Kingdom*Blind Date , a reality show in the United States...	Vyvienne Long Vyvienne Long Vyvienne Long is a musician from Co. Dublin, Ireland. A classically trained cellist from the College of Music, Dublin and the Escola de Musica in Barcelona, she also sings and plays piano and writes music for her quintet which comprises 2 cellos, piano, doublebass and drums.After touring for many...	"She Wants to Move She Wants to Move "She Wants to Move" is a single by hip hop and rock group N*E*R*D from their album Fly or Die. It was written by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo.... "
15 February 2007	Blind Date Catch Up, Dáithí Ó Sé Dáithí Ó Sé Dáithí Ó Sé is a television presenter with TG4 in Ireland, where he presents the weather forecast and does continuity announcements. He has also presented various programmes on TG4, including travel programme Dáithí ar Route 66, about the U.S... , TJ and TJ, Monica Loughman Monica Loughman Monica Loughman is an Irish ballet dancer, writer, and television personality. She has featured on Ballet Chancers, a 2008 television series which saw her attempt to train six young people, schooled in hip hop, to appreciate the art of ballet. Loughman has also co-written a book on her experiences...	Luan Parle Luan Parle Luán Maureen Parle is an Irish Singer/Songwriter / Producer.-Early life:First Impressions was Luán Parle’s début album release after signing to Recording Studios atthe age of 12 following an appearance on The Late Late Toy Show....	"Make It On My Own"
22 February 2007	Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Keith Duffy Keith Duffy Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, drummer, dancer and television presenter. He began his career as part of Boyzone in the 1990s. In the 2000s, he achieved critical acclaim for his acting roles, particularly in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Fair...  and Brian Ormond, TJ and TJ, Paul Howard	My Alamo	"1994"
1 March 2007	Louis Walsh Louis Walsh Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:... , Kevin J Ryan, Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea is an Irish comedian.O'Shea started out in entertainment at an early age playing traditional Irish music, touring Europe with several groups. While at college he studied Theatre and went on to star in several theatrical productions. He also worked in the National Theatre of Ireland,... , Manchán Magan Manchán Magan Manchán Magan is a writer, traveller and television maker. He has made over 30 travel documentaries focusing on issues of world cultures and globalization, 12 of them packaged under the Global Nomad series with his brother Ruán Magan. He presented No Béarla, a documentary series about traveling...	Delorentos Delorentos Delorentos are a Dublin-based Irish alternative rock band, formed in 2005. They consist of Rónan Yourell , Kieran McGuinness , Níal Conlan and Ross McCormick...	"Basis of Everything"
8 March 2007	Colm & Jim-Jim Colm & Jim-Jim -Radio personalities:* Colm Hayes, an Irish radio and television personality* Jim-Jim Nugent, an Irish radio and television personality-Radio shows:* The Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show, a 2fm radio show presented by Hayes and Nugent... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Baz Bazil Ashmawy Bazil Ashmawy , popularly known as Baz Ashmawy, is an Irish radio and television personality who appears on Raidió Teilifís Éireann. He is co-host of Weekend Breakfast with Baz & Lucy on RTÉ 2fm... /Michael/Mark Mark O'Neill (TV personality) Mark O'Neill is an Irish television personality and producer. He grew up on the Northside of Dublin City.-Career :O'Neill's on-screen broadcasting career started in 2003. He appeared as a co-host along with Bazil Ashmawy and Michael Hayes on How Low Can You Go?, a budget travel show now in its 4th...  (How Low Can You Go? How Low Can You Go? How Low Can You Go? is an RTÉ comedy travel television programme which runs on RTÉ Two. It involves actors, Michael Hayes, Bazil Ashmawy, and Mark O'Neill visiting various cities and attempting to find the lowest cost to get to and stay in a number of different cities... )	Iain Archer Iain Archer Iain Denis Archer is a singer–songwriter from Bangor, Northern Ireland, who was once a secondary lyricist for the indie band Snow Patrol. Archer comes from a musical background and released several solo albums in the mid 90s on the small Scottish independent label Sticky Music...	"Minus Ten"
15 March 2007	James Alexandrou James Alexandrou James Alekos Alexandrou is an English actor of Greek Cypriot descent, best known for playing Martin Fowler in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders.-Early life:... , TJ and TJ, Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , You're A Star You're A Star You're a Star was a singing contest in Ireland,similar to th X Factor in the United Kingdom and American Idol in the USA created by Screentime ShinAwiL and Radio Telefís Éireann. It was shown weekly on RTÉ One over the winter months of each year...	Royseven Royseven Royseven are a six-piece alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland. Their debut album The Art of Insincerity was released in October 2006. The band received the Hope for 2007 award at the 2007 Meteor Awards....	"Crash Crash (Royseven song) "Crash" is a song by the Irish alternative rock sestet, Royseven, found on their debut album, The Art of Insincerity. The song was released as their debut single in Germany in January 2007 and in Ireland as their fourth single on September 14, 2007.... "
22 March 2007	Caroline Morahan Caroline Morahan Caroline Morahan is an Irish actress and television host. She presents TV fashion show Off the Rails on RTÉ One. She has hosted numerous television shows including The Fame Game, Chance to Dance, The Podge and Rodge Show and The IFTA's Red Carpet Show, and has been a celebrity judge on talent shows... , TJ and TJ, Raj Khan, Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Gavin McConnon and Emmet O'Brien Emmet O'Brien Emmet O'Brien is an Irish auto racing driver.-Career:O'Brien started competing in the Irish Karting championships at a young age, he finished 2nd in the National Irish Formula A karting championship for PCR in 1998 and also finished 2nd in the All Ireland's in 1998 winning four races...	The Cooper Temple Clause The Cooper Temple Clause The Cooper Temple Clause were an English six-piece alternative rock band originating from Wokingham, Berkshire. Formed in 1998, the band quickly gained a following through their live concerts, and have produced three albums, the latest being Make This Your Own...	"Waiting Game"
29 March 2007	Lucy Kennedy Lucy Kennedy Lucy Kennedy is an award-winning Irish presenter of radio and television. Along with Bazil Ashmawy she currently co-presents the radio show Weekend Breakfast with Baz & Lucy on RTÉ 2fm. She has been described as "one of Ireland's most familiar faces".... , Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea is an Irish comedian.O'Shea started out in entertainment at an early age playing traditional Irish music, touring Europe with several groups. While at college he studied Theatre and went on to star in several theatrical productions. He also worked in the National Theatre of Ireland,... , George McMahon, Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Gavin McConnon and Emmet O'Brien Emmet O'Brien Emmet O'Brien is an Irish auto racing driver.-Career:O'Brien started competing in the Irish Karting championships at a young age, he finished 2nd in the National Irish Formula A karting championship for PCR in 1998 and also finished 2nd in the All Ireland's in 1998 winning four races...	J-90	"Freak"
12 April 2007	Ken Doherty Ken Doherty Ken Doherty is an Irish professional snooker player. He is the only player ever to have been world amateur and world professional champion... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Bernard Dunne Bernard Dunne Bernard Dunne is a retired Irish professional boxer and a former WBA, and European super bantamweight champion.On Saturday 21 March 2009, Dunne waged the war that he would be best remembered for and defeated Ricardo Cordoba in the 11th round to become the WBA super bantamweight champion in a fight...	Discovery Gospel Choir Discovery Gospel Choir Discovery Gospel Choir is an over 30 member intercultural choir based in Dublin, Ireland. The choir was founded in 2004 as part of the Church of Ireland's 5-year Discovery Project - an initiative to welcome migrants and encourage social integration in Ireland. In 2009 the Discovery Project ended...  and The Rags	"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" is a song by rock band U2. It is the second track from their 1987 album The Joshua Tree and was released as the album's second single in May 1987... " and "Monsters & I"
19 April 2007	Brian McFadden Brian McFadden Brian Nicholas McFadden , is an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the Irish boyband Westlife... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio... , Don Wycherley Don Wycherley Don Wycherley is an Irish actor who is well known for the portrayal of Father Cyril McDuff in the comedy Father Ted. Don is the brother of Gordon Wycherley. Other roles include Raymond in Bachelors Walk and Fr...	Brian McFadden Brian McFadden Brian Nicholas McFadden , is an Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the Irish boyband Westlife...	"Like Only a Woman Can Like Only a Woman Can "Like Only A Woman Can" is a song written by Irish singer Brian McFadden. It was first released as a single in Ireland only, where it reached the #1 position in April 2007. In March 2008, an alternative version of the song was released in Australia and New Zealand, as the lead single from... " and "Jones"

The Best of The Cafe

Throughout June and July 2007, RTÉ broadcast six special editions of The Cafe. These included past interviews and performances.

Date	Guests	Artist	Song(s)	Link
3 June 2007	The Best of The Cafe 1 (Ryan Tubridy, James Alexandrou, Brian Ormond, Keith Duffy, Bernard Dunne)	Director/Delorentos	"Come With a Friend"/"Basis of Everything"
10 June 2007	The Best of The Cafe 2 (Louis Walsh, Keith Duffy, Karl Spain, Jimmy Magee, the boys from How Low Can You Go?)	Discovery Gospel Choir/The Charlatans	"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For"/"Blackened Blue Eyes"
17 June 2007	The Best of The Cafe 3 (Lucy Kennedy, Tadhg Kennelly, Fran Cosgrave, Manchán Magan)	Iain Archer/The Frank and Walters	"Minus Ten"/"Miles and Miles"
24 June 2007	The Best of The Cafe 4 (Jason Byrne, Brent Pope, Oliver Callan, Dáithí Ó Sé, Derval O'Rourke, TJ and TJ)	Messiah J & The Expert/Brian McFadden	"Something Outta Nothing"/ ? ? or is a letter derived from the Latin alphabet. Both glyphs of the majuscule and minuscule forms of this letter are based on the rotated form of a minuscule e; a similar letter with identical minuscule is used in the Pan-Nigerian Alphabet and some alphabets based on the African reference...
4 July 2007	The Best of The Cafe 5 (Ken Doherty, Maeve Higgins, PJ Gallagher, Don Wycherley, Keith Barry)	Fionn Regan/The Blizzards	"Put a Penny in the Slot"/"Fantasy"
8 July 2007	The Best of The Cafe 6 (Caroline Morahan, Bill O'Herlihy, Bryan Dobson, Brian McFadden)	David Kitt/Royseven	"One Clear Way"/"Crash"

Season four (2007–2008)

For season four, Aidan Power's co-presenter Laura Woods left for pastures new and was replaced by Liam McCormack. On 25 October Ziggy Lichman appeared as guest host instead of Aidan Power alongside Liam McCormack. The opening sequence also changed to feature past guests such as The Blizzards, Lucy Kennedy and Ken Doherty in black and white. Music was provided by The Radio, Duke Special

Duke Special

Duke Special, real name Peter Wilson, is a songwriter and performer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A piano-based songwriter with a romantic style and a warm, distinctly accented voice, he has a distinctive look, with his long dreadlocks, eyeliner and outfits he describes as "hobo chic"...

, Messiah J and the Expert

Messiah J and the Expert

Messiah J & The Expert are a Choice Music Prize nominated rapper/producer duo based in Dublin, Ireland.- The Stonecutters and Creative Controle :...

, The Flaws

The Flaws

The Flaws are an Irish Choice Music Prize-nominated, Meteor Award nominated indie-rock quartet, hailing from Carrickmacross in County Monaghan and Dundalk in County Louth...

, Declan O'Rourke

Declan O'Rourke

Declan O'Rourke is a 33 year old platinum record singer/songwriter from Dublin, Ireland.-Career:At the age of 13, when living in Australia with his family, O'Rourke was given his first guitar by a priest in Kyabram who recognised his potential and love for music, hence the title of his debut album...

, Republic of Loose

Republic of Loose

Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes...

, Dry County

Dry county

A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. Some prohibit off-premises sale, some prohibit on-premises sale, and some prohibit both. Hundreds of dry counties exist across the United States, almost all of them in the South...

, Ash

Ash (band)

Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...

, East 17

East 17

East 17 are a pop boy band comprising Tony Mortimer, John Hendy and Terry Coldwell. Tony Mortimer is the group's frontman and primary songwriter. Formed in Walthamstow, London in 1991, the group have achieved eighteen Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums, and were one of the UK's most popular boy...

, Super Extra Bonus Party

Super Extra Bonus Party

Super Extra Bonus Party were a Choice Music Prize winning indie-electronica band, formed in November 2005 and based in Kildare, Ireland. Their music spanned various genres such as electronica, indie and hip hop...

, Juno Falls

Juno Falls

Juno Falls are a modern folk pop band comprising songwriter/frontman Myles O Reilly and his band, hailing from Dublin, Ireland. Fans include Brad Pitt...

, Kano

Kano

Kano is a city in Nigeria and the capital of Kano State in Northern Nigeria. Its metropolitan population is the second largest in Nigeria after Lagos. The Kano Urban area covers 137 sq.km and comprises six Local Government Area - Kano Municipal, Fagge, Dala, Gwale, Tarauni and Nassarawa - with a...

, Jenny Lindfors, David Geraghty

David Geraghty

David Geraghtyis a Choice Music Prize-nominated. He is a solo artist, producer and a member of Irish band Bell X1.-Early career:...

, Seasick Steve

Seasick Steve

Steven Gene Wold, commonly known as Seasick Steve, is an American blues musician. He plays guitars, and sings, usually about his early life doing casual work.-Childhood and early life:...

, Paddy Casey

Paddy Casey

Patrick "Paddy" Casey is an Irish singer-songwriter from Dublin. Paddy was discovered by Sony A&R Scout Hugh Murray at the International Bar in Dublin, while performing at the singer/songwriter night hosted by Dave Murphy...

, Autamata, Nizlopi

Nizlopi

Nizlopi were a two-piece band, from 1993–2010, with Luke Concannon on vocals, guitar, and bodhrán, and John Parker on double bass, human beatbox, and providing backing vocals. They were based in Leamington Spa, England. Prior to attending Trinity Catholic Technology College, Luke and John...

 and Shayne Ward

Shayne Ward

Shayne Thomas Ward is an English pop singer who rose to fame as the winner of second series of The X Factor. He has sold over 3 million records worldwide and has had number one albums and singles in 9 countries.During The X Factor competition, Ward was mentored by manager Louis Walsh...

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Date	Guests	Artist	Song(s)	Link
27 September 2007	Caroline Morahan Caroline Morahan Caroline Morahan is an Irish actress and television host. She presents TV fashion show Off the Rails on RTÉ One. She has hosted numerous television shows including The Fame Game, Chance to Dance, The Podge and Rodge Show and The IFTA's Red Carpet Show, and has been a celebrity judge on talent shows...  and Pamela Flood Pamela Flood Pamela Ann Mary Flood is an Irish television presenter and former model from Tallaght, South Dublin. She received the Miss Ireland crown in 1993....  (Off the Rails), Fran Dempsey Fran Dempsey Fran Dempsey is an Irish actor most famous for his playing the character of Fortycoats in Wanderly Wagon and Fortycoats & Co..- References :...  (Fortycoats Fortycoats & Co. Fortycoats & Co. was an Irish children's television drama series produced by RTÉ and broadcast on RTÉ One during the 1980s. The series was cancelled in the early 1990s.-Premise:... ), Tom McGurk Tom McGurk Tom McGurk is an Irish poet, journalist, radio presenter and sportscaster from Brockagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.From 1983 to 1996 he was married to the broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan...	The Radio	"Manmade"
4 October 2007	Ziggy Lichman Ziggy Lichman Zachary Sami P Lichman, commonly known as Ziggy and also Zac or Zach, is a former member of the boy band Northern Line and music producer from North London...  and Carole Vincent (Big Brother 8 Big Brother 2007 (UK) Big Brother 2007 was the eighth series of the United Kingdom reality television programme Big Brother, airing on Channel 4, with a number of closely associated programmes also airing on E4.... )	Carole and Duke Special Duke Special Duke Special, real name Peter Wilson, is a songwriter and performer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A piano-based songwriter with a romantic style and a warm, distinctly accented voice, he has a distinctive look, with his long dreadlocks, eyeliner and outfits he describes as "hobo chic"...	"Stairway to Heaven Stairway to Heaven "Stairway to Heaven" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released in late 1971. It was composed by guitarist Jimmy Page and vocalist Robert Plant for the band's untitled fourth studio album . The song, running eight minutes and two seconds, is composed of several sections, which... " and "Our Love Goes Deeper Than This"
11 October 2007	Joe O'Shea Joe O'Shea Joe O'Shea is an Irish broadcaster and journalist. He lives and works in Dublin and makes regular appearances on Irish TV & Radio.-Career:... , Mary Fitzgerald Mary Fitzgerald Mary Fitzgerald is a television writer for The Singles Table, American Body Shop and most notably the HBO sitcom, Lucky Louie.-External links:...	Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip	"The Beat That My Heart Skipped The Beat That My Heart Skipped The Beat That My Heart Skipped is a 2005 French film directed by Jacques Audiard and starring Romain Duris. It tells the story of Tom, a real estate thug torn between a criminal life and his desire to become a concert pianist. The film premiered on February 17, 2005 at the Berlin Film Festival... "
18 October 2007	Brian Belo Brian Belo Olawale Mohammed "Brian" Belo is a Nigerian entertainer, raised in Basildon, Essex. He first came to the public's attention by winning the eighth series of the British version of Big Brother. Since the programme, he has become an internet columnist for Heat magazine, a TV segment entertainer for... , Orlaith McAllister	Messiah J and the Expert Messiah J and the Expert Messiah J & The Expert are a Choice Music Prize nominated rapper/producer duo based in Dublin, Ireland.- The Stonecutters and Creative Controle :...	"Super Famous Super Tune"
25 October 2007	Keith Barry Keith Barry Keith Patrick Barry is an Irish illusionist, mentalist, and close-up magician.-Early and personal life:Born in County Waterford, Ireland on 2 October 1976, Barry's interest in magic began at the age of fourteen when he purchased a book entitled Magic for the Complete Klutz.Barry's grandfather, 82,... , Brian Dowling Brian Dowling Brian Patrick Robert Dowling is an Irish television presenter who rose to fame after being crowned the winner of the second series of UK reality television show Big Brother in 2001. He also won Ultimate Big Brother in 2010, making him the ultimate Big Brother housemate...	The Flaws The Flaws The Flaws are an Irish Choice Music Prize-nominated, Meteor Award nominated indie-rock quartet, hailing from Carrickmacross in County Monaghan and Dundalk in County Louth...	"You & I You & I (The Flaws song) "You & I" is a single by The Flaws.... "
1 November 2007	Daithí O'Sé and Michael Healy Rae, Tabby Callaghan Tabby Callaghan Trevor John "Tabby" Callaghan is an Irish musician. He finished third in the first series of The X Factor in 2004.- Early career :...	The Mitchell Brothers The Mitchell Brothers The Mitchell Brothers are a Ghanaian British rap duo from London, England. They consist of cousins Owura Nyanin from Manor Park and Kofi Hanson from Stockwell...	"Michael Jackson"
8 November 2007	Sinéad Moynihan Sinead Moynihan Sinéad Bernadette Moynihan is an English model and actress, best known for her roles as Ashley Webb in Drop Dead Gorgeous, Hollyoaks Beth Clement, and Abby Jones in How Not To Live Your Life....  and Anthony Quinlan Anthony Quinlan Anthony Quinlan is an English actor, known for his role as Gilly Roach in the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.-References:Quinlan was nominated for sexiest male at the 2010 Inside Soap Awards.[29] He was also nominated in the category of "Best Serial Drama Performance" at the 2011 National...  (Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill... ), Evanne Ní Chuilinn	Declan O'Rourke Declan O'Rourke Declan O'Rourke is a 33 year old platinum record singer/songwriter from Dublin, Ireland.-Career:At the age of 13, when living in Australia with his family, O'Rourke was given his first guitar by a priest in Kyabram who recognised his potential and love for music, hence the title of his debut album...	"Whatever Else Happens"
22 November 2007	Brian Ormond, Jimmy Magee Jimmy Magee Jimmy Magee is a longstanding Irish sports broadcaster. Known as 'the Memory Man', he has spent over half a century in sports broadcasting...	Republic of Loose Republic of Loose Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes...	"Break Break (song) "Break" is the first single from Three Days Grace's third album, Life Starts Now. The single was released on September 1, 2009 at 6:45 pm EST for radio play as well as on -Release and chart performance:... "
29 November 2007	Mario Rosenstock Mario Rosenstock Mario Rosenstock born 31 August 1971, is an Irish actor, comedian, impressionist and musician who is best known for his parody music singles and his role in the Gift Grub comedy series on Irish radio station Today FM.... , Dave Duffy and Jenny Kavanagh (Fair City Fair City Fair City is an award-winning Irish television soap opera on RTÉ One. Produced by Radio Telefís Éireann, it was first broadcast on Monday, September 18, 1989... )	Dry County Dry county A dry county is a county in the United States whose government forbids the sale of alcoholic beverages. Some prohibit off-premises sale, some prohibit on-premises sale, and some prohibit both. Hundreds of dry counties exist across the United States, almost all of them in the South...	"Another Idea"
6 December 2007	Andrew Maxwell Andrew Maxwell Andrew Maxwell is an Irish stand-up comedian. Raised in Kilbarrack, Dublin, and now resident in London, he is a father of two. He regularly appears on The Panel.-Early life:... , Damian Clark and Andrew Stanley (I Dare Ya I Dare Ya I Dare Ya was an Irish reality comedy series that starred Irish comedian Andrew Stanley and Australian comedian Damien Clark. It was shown on Irish television station RTÉ Two... )	Ash Ash (band) Ash are an alternative rock band that formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1992. The band has sold 8 million albums worldwide.-Band beginning, Trailer and 1977 :...	"You Can't Have It All You Can't Have It All "You Can't Have It All" is the name of the first single from Ash's 2007 album, Twilight of the Innocents. The single received its first play on 7 March on Jo Whiley's Radio 1 show... "
13 December 2007	Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh is an Irish TV presenter, Gaeilgeoir and all-round personality. She has presented Echo Island, The Afternoon Show and Charity ICA Bootcamp. She was a judge in The All Ireland Talent Show and participated in Celebrity Bainisteoir.-Career:Ní Chofaigh is an accomplished...  and Derek Mooney Derek Mooney Derek James Mooney is an Irish radio and television presenter, as well as a radio producer. He currently presents a weekday afternoon programme called Mooney on RTÉ Radio 1....  (Echo Island Echo Island Echo Island was an Irish television programme for children and young adults, shown on RTÉ Network 2. It was shown at 17:00 during The Den. The show effectively took over from Jo Maxi which had been aimed at Teenagers.... ), Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio...	East 17 East 17 East 17 are a pop boy band comprising Tony Mortimer, John Hendy and Terry Coldwell. Tony Mortimer is the group's frontman and primary songwriter. Formed in Walthamstow, London in 1991, the group have achieved eighteen Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums, and were one of the UK's most popular boy...	"Stay Another Day Stay Another Day "Stay Another Day" is an award-winning 1994 pop song recorded by British boy band East 17. It was released in late 1994 and became their first and only UK number-one single reaching Christmas number one, and also topped the charts in Sweden, Ireland and Denmark.-Background and release:"Stay Another... "
20 December 2007	Dean Gaffney Dean Gaffney Dean Martin Gaffney is an English actor most notable for his role as Robbie Jackson on the BBC1 soap opera Eastenders from 1993 to 2003, when his character was axed. He has since made guest appearances in the soap in 2004 and 2010. Gaffney went on to appear in various reality television shows,... , GAA Gaelic Athletic Association The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...  All Stars GAA All Stars Awards The All Stars Awards, currently sponsored by Vodafone, are given annually since 1971 by the Gaelic Athletic Association to the best player in each of the fifteen positions in Gaelic football and Hurling in Ireland. Additionally, one player in each code is selected as the player of the year... , Mary Fitzgerald Mary Fitzgerald Mary Fitzgerald is a television writer for The Singles Table, American Body Shop and most notably the HBO sitcom, Lucky Louie.-External links:... and Kathryn McKiernan, Six members Six (band) Six were an Irish pop group who formed on the television programme Irish Popstars in 2002. The programme aired on RTÉ One on Sunday nights in the autumn and winter of 2001-02...	GAA All Stars	"Over the Rooftops Over the Rooftops Over the Rooftops is the first album by Sevenglory. It was released on 1 March 2006 through 7Spin Music.-Track listing:#"More Now" – 3:41#"Really Free" – 4:32#"This Time" – 4:32#"Waiting For You" – 3:53#"Over The Rooftops" – 3:39#"Big Top" – 3:18... "
10 January 2008	Rachel Allen Rachel Allen Rachel Allen is an Irish celebrity chef, known most widely for her work on television and as a writer.-Career as chef:... , Rhino and Jet (Gladiators)	Smoke Feathers
17 January 2008	Charley Boorman Charley Boorman Charley Boorman is an English TV adventurer, travel writer and actor. He is well known for his association with motorcycles and enthusiasm for biking.-Education:... , Katherine Lynch Katherine Lynch Katherine Lynch is an Irish television personality from County Leitrim.Lynch is known for several television series broadcast on RTÉ Two: Katherine Lynch's Working Girls , Katherine Lynch's Wonderwomen , in which she plays a variety of unusual characters such as Singin' Bernie Walsh, Liz Hurley and...	Super Extra Bonus Party Super Extra Bonus Party Super Extra Bonus Party were a Choice Music Prize winning indie-electronica band, formed in November 2005 and based in Kildare, Ireland. Their music spanned various genres such as electronica, indie and hip hop...	"Favourite Things Super Extra Bonus Party LP Super Extra Bonus Party LP is the title of Super Extra Bonus Party's debut Choice Music Prize winning album. It was released on April 13, 2007. It has received much critical acclaim in Ireland and has been called "the most inventive Irish album this decade" and "contender for Irish album of the... "
24 January 2008	Keith Duffy Keith Duffy Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, drummer, dancer and television presenter. He began his career as part of Boyzone in the 1990s. In the 2000s, he achieved critical acclaim for his acting roles, particularly in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Fair... /Michelle Heaton Michelle Heaton Michelle Christine Heaton is a British pop singer, television personality, and recently a glamour model as well. She was married to former boyband member Andy Scott-Lee.-Career:... /Brendan O'Connor Brendan O'Connor (journalist) Brendan O'Connor is an Irish journalist, comedian, media personality and retired pop star. Since 2010 he has presented The Saturday Night Show on RTÉ One. O'Connor is a columnist for the Sunday Independent, and is editor of the newspaper's Life Magazine.O'Connor's pop career has included a stint...  (You're A Star You're A Star You're a Star was a singing contest in Ireland,similar to th X Factor in the United Kingdom and American Idol in the USA created by Screentime ShinAwiL and Radio Telefís Éireann. It was shown weekly on RTÉ One over the winter months of each year... ), Hope	Hope/Juno Falls Juno Falls Juno Falls are a modern folk pop band comprising songwriter/frontman Myles O Reilly and his band, hailing from Dublin, Ireland. Fans include Brad Pitt...	"Umbrella Umbrella (song) "Umbrella" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna, featuring a rap verse by Jay-Z. The song was written by The-Dream, Christopher Stewart, Kuk Harrell and Jay-Z, and was produced by Stewart and The-Dream for Rihanna's third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad... "/"This Song is Your Own"
31 January 2008	Louis Walsh Louis Walsh Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:... , Ryle Nugent Ryle Nugent Ryle Nugent is an Irish sports broadcaster, reporter and Head of RTÉ Sport . Prior to his appointment, he was RTÉ's commissioning editor for sport primarily specialising in rugby union. He is the resident rugby union commentator for RTÉ's television coverage of international and club competitions,...  and Reggie Corrigan Reggie Corrigan Reggie Corrigan is a former Irish rugby union footballer, playing at loose-head prop-forward. He attended school in Presentation College, Bray....	Kano Kano (rapper) Kane Brett Robinson , better known as Kano and also known as Kane O, is an English rapper and actor. His grandparents came to England as immigrants from Jamaica. He was formerly a key member of east London’s N.A.S.T.Y...	"Feel Free Feel Free Feel Free is the second solo album by Mike Peters.It was released on compact disc only. The single Shine On was included on the album as "Shine On .-Track listing:All songs were written by Peters.#"Shine On " 3:52... "
7 February 2008	Susan McFadden Susan McFadden Susan McFadden is an actress and singer born in Dublin, Ireland. She is known for playing the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical in London at the Savoy theatre.- Biography :... , Matt Littler Matt Littler Matt Littler is a British actor and director born in Bury, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. He is most famous for playing the role Max Cunningham from 1997 to 2008 in the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.- Career :...  and Darren Jon-Jeffries (Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill... )	Jenny Lindfors	"Timewarp"
14 February 2008	Brendan Cole Brendan Cole Brendan Cole is a ballroom dancer specialising in Latin American dancing. He is most famous for appearing on the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, a dance contest in which a professional ballroom dancer is partnered with a celebrity amateur dancer... , Holly Brisley Holly Brisley Holly Brisley is an Australian actress and television presenter. She began her career at the age of 15 on Agro's Cartoon Connection and more recently portrayed Amanda Vale-Baker on Home And Away...	David Geraghty David Geraghty David Geraghtyis a Choice Music Prize-nominated. He is a solo artist, producer and a member of Irish band Bell X1.-Early career:...	"Kaleidoscope Kill Your Darlings (album) Kill Your Darlings is the debut studio album by Irish singer-songwriter David Geraghty . The album was released in Ireland in September 2007. Following the albums release Gergathy went on a nationwide tour of Ireland. Shortly after its release it received critical acclaim... "
21 February 2008	Ritchie Neville and Scott Robinson Scott Robinson (singer) Scott James Timothy Robinson is an English singer best known for having been a member of the boyband, Five. Scott lived in Pitsea and has two older sisters, Nicola and Hayley...  (Five Five (band) Five were an English boyband put together in 1997 by the same team that managed the Spice Girls before they launched their career. The five members were Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville, J Brown, Abs Breen and Sean Conlon. Signed by Simon Cowell, they were a manufactured band and held several... ), Michael Winslow Michael Winslow Michael Winslow is an American actor and a comedian billed as the "Man of 10,000 Sound Effects" for his ability to make realistic sound effects using only his voice.-Early life:...	Seasick Steve Seasick Steve Steven Gene Wold, commonly known as Seasick Steve, is an American blues musician. He plays guitars, and sings, usually about his early life doing casual work.-Childhood and early life:...	"Cut My Wings"
28 February 2008	Sinead Kennedy, Chico Chico Slimani Yousseph "Chico" Slimani is a Welsh born singer of Moroccan descent who rose to prominence in the United Kingdom after reaching the quarter-finals of the 2005 series of the talent show The X Factor. In 2006, he had a number 1 hit on the British charts entitled "It's Chico Time"...	Paddy Casey Paddy Casey Patrick "Paddy" Casey is an Irish singer-songwriter from Dublin. Paddy was discovered by Sony A&R Scout Hugh Murray at the International Bar in Dublin, while performing at the singer/songwriter night hosted by Dave Murphy...	"Not Out to Get You"
6 March 2008	Eoghan Harris Eoghan Harris Eoghan Harris is an Irish journalist, fiction writer, director, columnist and politician. He currently writes for the Sunday Independent. He was a member of Seanad Éireann from 2007–11, having been nominated by the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern....  and Tom Ó Brannagáin (Glas Vegas Glas Vegas Glas Vegas is an Irish language talent show. The series is produced by TG4. It is broadcast on Sunday evenings at 8.30pm. The series has a panel of judges to assess the quality of each act, the judges are Senator Eoghan Harris, Tom Ó Brannagáin and Molly Bhreathnach.The first series was a solely... ), Timmy Mallett Timmy Mallett Timmy Mallett is a TV presenter and broadcaster in the UK. He achieved cult status on BBC Radio Oxford and Manchester's Piccadilly Radio and later on TV-am...  and Pippa O'Connor/Rosanna Davison Rosanna Davison Rosanna Diane Davison was the winner of the Miss World 2003 title. She is the daughter of musician Chris de Burgh. The song "For Rosanna" was written by her father in her honour for his 1986 album, Into The Light.-Education:Her primary education was at Aravon School, in Co...	Noise Control Noise control Noise control is an active or passive means of reducing sound emissions, often incentivised by personal comfort, environmental considerations or legal compliance. Practical and efficient noise control is wholly reliant on an accurate diagnosis of what is causing the noise, which first involves...	"We Like Music"
13 March 2008	Kathryn Thomas Kathryn Thomas Kathryn Thomas is an Irish television presenter from Carlow. She does be doing the holiday programme on RTÉ. Now she does a Winning Streak every week with Marty Whelan... , Krump Dancers, Chris Doran Chris Doran Christopher Doran, from Waterford, Ireland was the winner of Ireland's You're A Star 2003-2004 talent search competition to find Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest entry. The competition held auditions throughout Ireland, and the winners went through to the final stages, with one act eventually... , You're A Star You're A Star You're a Star was a singing contest in Ireland,similar to th X Factor in the United Kingdom and American Idol in the USA created by Screentime ShinAwiL and Radio Telefís Éireann. It was shown weekly on RTÉ One over the winter months of each year...  finalists
27 March 2008	Francesca Martinez Francesca Martinez Francesca Martinez is an English stand-up comedienne and actress. She has toured internationally, including sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival, the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal... , Gordon D'Arcy Gordon D'Arcy Gordon William D'Arcy is an Irish rugby player, more specifically an inside centre. He is registered to Lansdowne RFC and plays for provincial and RaboDirect Pro12 side Leinster.-Career:...  and Paul Howard	Autamata	"What You All About?"
4 April 2008	Mike Bailey Mike Bailey (actor) Michael James Bailey is an English actor and singer from Bristol, best known for playing the role of Sid Jenkins in the first two series of the British teen drama Skins.-Career:... /Larissa Wilson Larissa Wilson Larissa Hope Wilson is an English television and film actress from Bristol. She is best known for her role as Jal Fazer in the first two seasons of Skins.... /Daniel Kaluuya Daniel Kaluuya Daniel Kaluuya is an English actor, comedian and writer, who is best known for playing Posh Kenneth in the E4 teen-drama Skins. He has most recently been seen starring in the BBC dark comedy series Psychoville playing Michael Fry and Mac in the new BBC 3's horror drama The Fades.-Biography:Kaluuya...  (Skins Skins (TV series) Skins is a BAFTA award-winning British teen drama that follows a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of college. The controversial plot line explores issues such as dysfunctional families, mental illness , adolescent sexuality, substance abuse and death... ), Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin is an Irish schoolteacher, television personality, and singer from County Mayo, who won the 2005 Rose of Tralee contest. Ní Shúilleabháin graduated with a first-class honours degree in theoretical physics from University College Dublin in 2005 and won the Mayo Rose...  (Celebrity Bainisteoir Celebrity Bainisteoir Celebrity Bainisteoir is a prime-time reality programme produced for Radio Telefís Éireann, which was produced by Animo Television/Kite Entertainment... )	Nizlopi Nizlopi Nizlopi were a two-piece band, from 1993–2010, with Luke Concannon on vocals, guitar, and bodhrán, and John Parker on double bass, human beatbox, and providing backing vocals. They were based in Leamington Spa, England. Prior to attending Trinity Catholic Technology College, Luke and John...	"Start Beginning"
11 April 2008	Shayne Ward Shayne Ward Shayne Thomas Ward is an English pop singer who rose to fame as the winner of second series of The X Factor. He has sold over 3 million records worldwide and has had number one albums and singles in 9 countries.During The X Factor competition, Ward was mentored by manager Louis Walsh... , Matt Di Angelo Matt Di Angelo Matt Di Angelo in London, England is an English actor and singer.He is mostly known for playing fictional character Deano Wicks in the popular British soap EastEnders, and for his current role of Sean Kennedy in the BBC series Hustle.-Education:He attended Southgate School, and started studying... , Mikey Graham Mikey Graham Michael Graham - also known as Mikey Graham - is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor and music producer, best known as a member of pop group Boyzone, and in 2010 he was a contestant on Dancing on Ice.-Early life:The youngest of seven children, Graham was born to housewife Sheila and carpenter...  and Joe McKinney Joe McKinney Joe McKinney is an Irish stage, screen/television actor and voice-over artist.Dublin-born McKinney trained and worked as a hairdresser for four years, before joining fringe theatre...  (Hollywood Trials Hollywood Trials Hollywood Trials was an observational documentary series which ran on RTÉ Two Ireland, in 2008.The series followed ten Irish actors trying to break into Hollywood... ), Dustin the Turkey Dustin the Turkey Dustin the Turkey is a puppet, "television presenter" and star of RTÉ television's The Den since 1989. A turkey with a strong Dublin accent, Dustin is voiced by John Morrison, brother of Ciaran Morrison who was one of the creators of Zig and Zag. Dustin first appeared on The Den with Zig and Zag in...	Shayne Ward Shayne Ward Shayne Thomas Ward is an English pop singer who rose to fame as the winner of second series of The X Factor. He has sold over 3 million records worldwide and has had number one albums and singles in 9 countries.During The X Factor competition, Ward was mentored by manager Louis Walsh...	"You Got Me So"

The Cafe Select

Throughout June, July and into August 2008, RTÉ broadcast six special editions of The Cafe. These included past interviews and performances.

Date	Guests	Artist	Song(s)	Link
29 June 2008	The Café Select 1 with Louis Walsh, Holly Brisley, the Hollyoaks Boys, Brian Belo	Republic of Loose Republic of Loose Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes... /Seasick Steve Seasick Steve Steven Gene Wold, commonly known as Seasick Steve, is an American blues musician. He plays guitars, and sings, usually about his early life doing casual work.-Childhood and early life:...
6 July 2008	The Café Select 2 with Matt Di Angelo, Six, Keith Barry, Duke Special and the Mitchell Brothers
13 July 2008	The Café Select 3 with Dean Gaffney, Francesca Martinez, East 17 and Shayne Ward
20 July 2008	The Café Select 4 with Andrew Maxwell, Declan O'Rourke, the boys from Hollyoaks and Dan le Sac
27 July 2008	The Café Select 5 with Rachel Allen, Brian Dowling, Paul Howard, Gordon D'Arcy and others	Paddy Casey
3 August 2008	The Café Select 6 with Kathryn Thomas, Timmy Mallett, Michael Winslow, Mikey Graham	Hope/ Super Extra Bonus Party

Season five (2008–2009)

For season five, Aidan Power's co-presenter Liam McCormack left for pastures new and was replaced by nobody as Power became the show's sole presenter. The comedian Alan McElroy joined the show as Chef, whilst Avril Kelly returned as the waitress and baked Power a cake with his face on it to celebrate the launch of the new season. The 7 November episode marked a new era for the show as it began broadcasting on Fridays for the first time. Music was provided by Republic of Loose

Republic of Loose

Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes...

, Mundy

Mundy

Mundy is an Irish singer-songwriter. 'Mundy' is a nickname given to Enright, as it not only refers to his name Edmund, but it is how he pronounces the word "Monday".-Biography:...

, The Flaws

The Flaws

The Flaws are an Irish Choice Music Prize-nominated, Meteor Award nominated indie-rock quartet, hailing from Carrickmacross in County Monaghan and Dundalk in County Louth...

, Fight Like Apes

Fight Like Apes

Fight Like Apes are an Irish alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 2006.Their current members are Mary-Kate "MayKay" Geraghty , Jamie "Pockets" Fox and Tom Ryan , while original member Adrian Mullan left the band in 2010 due to creative differences...

, Dirty Epics

Dirty Epics

Dirty Epics are a four-piece Irish New Wave band formed in Greystones, County Wicklow, but now resided in Dublin. They are composed of vocalist Sarah Jane Wai, bassist Richard Power, guitarist Darren McCoy and drummer Alan Delaney and are managed by Nadine O'Flynn. They have performed at numerous...

, The Saw Doctors

The Saw Doctors

The Saw Doctors are an Irish rock band. Formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway, they have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990, and still holds the record for the...

, Ham Sandwich, The Blizzards

The Blizzards

The Blizzards are an Irish band from Mullingar in County Westmeath. They were formed by Niall Breslin in late 2004, and also feature Dec Murphy , Justin Ryan, Anthony Doran and Aidan Lynch...

 and The Coronas

The Coronas

The Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...

. Olympian Kenny Egan produced his silver medal. Economist George Lee

George Lee (journalist)

George Lee is an Irish economist, journalist, television and radio presenter, and former Fine Gael politician. He worked for RTÉ from 1992 to 2009. He was appointed Economics Editor in 1996. During his time in RTÉ News and Current Affairs he was named Irish Journalist of the Year for uncovering a...

 was shown predicting doom and gloom sixteen years earlier Colm & Jim-Jim

Colm & Jim-Jim

-Radio personalities:* Colm Hayes, an Irish radio and television personality* Jim-Jim Nugent, an Irish radio and television personality-Radio shows:* The Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show, a 2fm radio show presented by Hayes and Nugent...

 appeared to promote their game show Colm and Jim-Jim's Home Run

Colm and Jim-Jim's Home Run

Colm and Jim-Jim's Home Run was an Irish game show broadcast on RTÉ One each Sunday at 18:30. It was presented by, respectively, Colm Hayes and Jim-Jim Nugent, the duo's first foray into the world of television. It was first broadcast on 16 November 2008...

, with Colm eating pork brains weeks before the Irish pork crisis of 2008

Irish pork crisis of 2008

The Irish pork crisis of 2008 was a dioxin contamination incident in Ireland that led to an international recall of pork products from Ireland produced between September and early December of that year...

 occurred. He was later invited back onto the show to play the Celebrity Darts section he was denied, scoring a total of 25. Pat Kenny

Pat Kenny

Patrick "Pat" Kenny is an Irish broadcaster and former disc jockey and continuity announcer. He is employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann and is their highest paid presenter. He presents Today with Pat Kenny on RTÉ Radio 1 each weekday morning between 10:00 and midday...

 featured on the night of The Late Late Toy Show

The Late Late Toy Show

The Late Late Toy Show—also known as The Toy Show— is an annual iconic and influential Irish institution, an edition of the world's longest-running chat show, The Late Late Show broadcast on RTÉ One in Ireland each Friday evening. The Toy Show, as it is referred to, is broadcast in late...

 where he encountered the mimicry of Oliver Callan

Oliver Callan

Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio...

 who took on the persona of Kenny and his predecessor Gay Byrne

Gay Byrne

Gabriel Mary "Gay" Byrne is a veteran Irish presenter of radio and television. His most notable role was first host of The Late Late Show over a 37-year period spanning 1962 until 1999...

. Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:...

 had a dig at Power's other presentation job by sarcastically asking if Winning Streak

Winning Streak

Winning Streak is a weekly Irish game show in which five contestants play a number of games to win cars, holidays, and cash prizes up to €500,000. Broadcast on Saturday nights between September and June on RTÉ One, the game show is among the channel's most popular programmes, often ranking among...

 was still on the air when Power insisted the viewers should have been watching him instead of Walsh on The X Factor

The X Factor (UK series 5)

The fifth UK series of The X Factor was broadcast on ITV in 2008. The series started on 16 August and was won by Alexandra Burke on 13 December, with new judge Cheryl Cole emerging as the winning mentor. Auditions in front of producers were held in April/May, with callbacks in front of the judges...

. Later in the same episode Vanessa Feltz

Vanessa Feltz

Vanessa Jane Feltz is an English television personality, broadcaster and journalist. She currently presents an early morning radio show on BBC Radio 2, a mid morning phone-in show on BBC London 94.9. In 2011, she started hosting The Vanessa Show on Channel 5. The first series ended on June 24th...

 discussed a dream Power had had in which she had heavily featured. The Infomatics

The Infomatics

The Infomatics are an Irish hip hop musical ensemble from Dublin. They consist of Bugs, BOC, Steo and Mr. Dero. Steo's brother, Damien Gunn, was lead vocalist and saxman with DC Nien, a 1970s band who at one stage rivalled U2....

 played an exclusive live track for the show's viewers on 13 March 2009. Ryle Nugent

Ryle Nugent

Ryle Nugent is an Irish sports broadcaster, reporter and Head of RTÉ Sport . Prior to his appointment, he was RTÉ's commissioning editor for sport primarily specialising in rugby union. He is the resident rugby union commentator for RTÉ's television coverage of international and club competitions,...

 guested on 20 March 2009 to talk about Ireland's

Ireland national rugby union team

The Ireland national rugby union team represents the island of Ireland in rugby union. The team competes annually in the Six Nations Championship and every four years in the Rugby World Cup, where they reached the quarter-final stage in all but two competitions The Ireland national rugby union...

 attempt to win the 2009 Six Nations Championship

2009 Six Nations Championship

The 2009 Six Nations Championship, known as the 2009 RBS 6 Nations because of the tournament's sponsorship by the Royal Bank of Scotland, was the tenth Six Nations Championship, an annual rugby union competition contested by the six major Northern Hemisphere rugby union national teams...

 Grand Slam

Grand Slam (Rugby Union)

In rugby union, a Grand Slam occurs when one team in the Six Nations Championship manages to beat all the others during one year's competition...

. The final episode of the fifth series was broadcast on 27 March 2009, featuring guests such as Eamon Dunphy

Eamon Dunphy

Eamon Martin Dunphy is an Irish media personality, radio and television presenter, author, sports pundit, as well as a former professional football player. He is best known as a soccer analyst on Raidió Teilifís Éireann 's coverage of the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. He was paid...

 and John Bishop

John Bishop (comedian)

John Joseph Bishop is an award-winning comedian.His television debut came on The Panel. As an actor, he has appeared in the E4 teen drama Skins as Mr Fitch, father of twins, Katie and Emily and in the Ken Loach film Route Irish...

, with music from Republic of Loose

Republic of Loose

Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes...

 and a new Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh

Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:...

 girlband.

Date	Guests	Artist	Song(s)	Link
25 September 2008	Brendan Courtney Brendan Courtney Brendan Courtney is an Irish comedian and television presenter, the first openly gay presenter in Ireland. He has hosted Wanderlust on RTÉ Two, The Brendan Courtney Show on TV3, Playdate on ITV2 and Off the Rails on RTÉ One.-Career:Brendan began his career on RTÉ Two's Wanderlust and ITV1's Love... , Gemma Bissix Gemma Bissix Gemma Bissix is an English actress. She has been acting since the age of 9. Her most prominent roles have been in soap operas, as Clare Bates in EastEnders and Clare Devine in Hollyoaks ; she was awarded with two British Soap Awards for the latter role...	Republic of Loose Republic of Loose Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes...	"The Ritual"
2 October 2008	Kenny Egan, Cadbury's gorilla, Charlene McKenna Charlene McKenna Charlene McKenna is an award-winning Irish actress. She became a household name and face in Ireland after starring as Jennifer in the television series Pure Mule in 2005. She has had numerous other roles in television dramas in Ireland, including Raw, Single-Handed 2 and Whistleblower...  and Liam Garrigan Liam Garrigan Liam Garrigan is an English theatre and television actor. As a youth he attended classes at Kingston upon Hull's Northern Stage Company and was a student at Wyke College, Kingston upon Hull.Garrigan trained as a professional actor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the City of London...  (Raw Raw (television series) Raw, an Irish drama television series for RTÉ. The show focuses on the staff at a Dublin restaurant. The first season featured six episodes shown on RTÉ Two in September 2008 and the second season of six episodes was shown on RTÉ One from 10 January 2010... )	Mundy Mundy Mundy is an Irish singer-songwriter. 'Mundy' is a nickname given to Enright, as it not only refers to his name Edmund, but it is how he pronounces the word "Monday".-Biography:...	"January is Blue"
9 October 2008	Keith Duffy Keith Duffy Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, drummer, dancer and television presenter. He began his career as part of Boyzone in the 1990s. In the 2000s, he achieved critical acclaim for his acting roles, particularly in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Fair...  and Mikey Graham Mikey Graham Michael Graham - also known as Mikey Graham - is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor and music producer, best known as a member of pop group Boyzone, and in 2010 he was a contestant on Dancing on Ice.-Early life:The youngest of seven children, Graham was born to housewife Sheila and carpenter... , Nam the Man, Amy Huberman Amy Huberman Amy O'Driscoll, professionally known as Amy Huberman, is an Irish actress and writer who has starred in numerous productions since beginning her career in 2002 on RTÉ's On Homeground.-Early life:...	The Flaws The Flaws The Flaws are an Irish Choice Music Prize-nominated, Meteor Award nominated indie-rock quartet, hailing from Carrickmacross in County Monaghan and Dundalk in County Louth...	"Idolise"
16 October 2008	Gráinne Gráinne Seoige Gráinne Seoige is an Irish television presenter, Gaeilgeoir, and "fashion icon",Gráinne Seoige is one of the few television presenters who has worked for all terrestrial channels in the Republic of Ireland at some point. She has worked as a news anchor on TG4, TV3 and Sky News Ireland...  and Síle Seoige Síle Seoige Síle Seoige is an Irish television presenter and Gaeilgeoir. She is fluent in both Irish and English, and has worked for Raidió Teilifís Éireann and the Irish language station TG4... , Mohammed George Mohammed George Mohammed "Mo" George is an actor who played Gus Smith on the soap opera EastEnders from 2002 to 2008. Before appearing in EastEnders, George made guest appearances in Holby City, Bottom and The Last Detective...	Fight Like Apes Fight Like Apes Fight Like Apes are an Irish alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 2006.Their current members are Mary-Kate "MayKay" Geraghty , Jamie "Pockets" Fox and Tom Ryan , while original member Adrian Mullan left the band in 2010 due to creative differences...	"Jake Summers"
30 October 2008	George Lee George Lee (journalist) George Lee is an Irish economist, journalist, television and radio presenter, and former Fine Gael politician. He worked for RTÉ from 1992 to 2009. He was appointed Economics Editor in 1996. During his time in RTÉ News and Current Affairs he was named Irish Journalist of the Year for uncovering a... , Lucy Kennedy Lucy Kennedy Lucy Kennedy is an award-winning Irish presenter of radio and television. Along with Bazil Ashmawy she currently co-presents the radio show Weekend Breakfast with Baz & Lucy on RTÉ 2fm. She has been described as "one of Ireland's most familiar faces"....	Dirty Epics Dirty Epics Dirty Epics are a four-piece Irish New Wave band formed in Greystones, County Wicklow, but now resided in Dublin. They are composed of vocalist Sarah Jane Wai, bassist Richard Power, guitarist Darren McCoy and drummer Alan Delaney and are managed by Nadine O'Flynn. They have performed at numerous...	"Way Too Pretty"
7 November 2008	Simon Delaney Simon Delaney Simon Delaney is an Irish television and theatre director, whose works include the RTE series Bachelors Walk as one of three bachelors living together in a flat on the quays in Dublin.... , Paddy Courtney	The Saw Doctors The Saw Doctors The Saw Doctors are an Irish rock band. Formed in 1986 in Tuam, County Galway, they have achieved eighteen Top 30 singles in Ireland, including three number ones. Their first number one, "I Useta Lover," topped the Irish charts for nine consecutive weeks in 1990, and still holds the record for the...	"About You Now About You Now "About You Now" is a 2007 single by English girl group Sugababes, written by Cathy Dennis and producer Dr. Luke for the group's fifth studio album, Change... "
14 November 2008	Hilda Fay, John Bishop John Bishop (comedian) John Joseph Bishop is an award-winning comedian.His television debut came on The Panel. As an actor, he has appeared in the E4 teen drama Skins as Mr Fitch, father of twins, Katie and Emily and in the Ken Loach film Route Irish...	Ham Sandwich	"Broken Glass"
21 November 2008	Colm & Jim-Jim Colm & Jim-Jim -Radio personalities:* Colm Hayes, an Irish radio and television personality* Jim-Jim Nugent, an Irish radio and television personality-Radio shows:* The Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show, a 2fm radio show presented by Hayes and Nugent... , Dan O'Connor	The Blizzards The Blizzards The Blizzards are an Irish band from Mullingar in County Westmeath. They were formed by Niall Breslin in late 2004, and also feature Dec Murphy , Justin Ryan, Anthony Doran and Aidan Lynch...	"The Reason"
28 November 2008	Pat Kenny Pat Kenny Patrick "Pat" Kenny is an Irish broadcaster and former disc jockey and continuity announcer. He is employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann and is their highest paid presenter. He presents Today with Pat Kenny on RTÉ Radio 1 each weekday morning between 10:00 and midday... , Oliver Callan Oliver Callan Oliver Callan is an Irish vocal and performance satirist and impressionist known for featuring on Nob Nation, Green Tea and The Saturday Night Show. He rose to fame during the 2000s when his daily Nob Nation slots aired on RTÉ Radio...	General Fiasco General Fiasco General Fiasco are an indie rock group from Bellaghy, Northern Ireland. Since their formation in 2007, they have toured with Fighting With Wire, The Wombats, One Night Only, The Pigeon Detectives, The Enemy, Jet and Kids In Glass Houses...	"Rebel Get By"
5 December 2008	Andrew Maxwell Andrew Maxwell Andrew Maxwell is an Irish stand-up comedian. Raised in Kilbarrack, Dublin, and now resident in London, he is a father of two. He regularly appears on The Panel.-Early life:... , Susan McFadden Susan McFadden Susan McFadden is an actress and singer born in Dublin, Ireland. She is known for playing the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde the Musical in London at the Savoy theatre.- Biography :...	Keywest	"Damn"
12 December 2008	Jason Byrne Jason Byrne (comedian) Jason Byrne is an Irish comedian born in Ballinteer, Dublin, Ireland. In August 2008, he made his twelfth Edinburgh Fringe Festival appearance and is a regular at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs comedy festival.... , Rosanna Davison Rosanna Davison Rosanna Diane Davison was the winner of the Miss World 2003 title. She is the daughter of musician Chris de Burgh. The song "For Rosanna" was written by her father in her honour for his 1986 album, Into The Light.-Education:Her primary education was at Aravon School, in Co...	The Coronas The Coronas The Coronas are an Irish rock and indie band. They have released three studio albums, Heroes or Ghosts , Tony Was An Ex-Con and "Closer to You"...	"San Diego Song"/"Heroes or Ghosts Heroes or Ghosts Heroes or Ghosts is the debut album by the Irish indie act The Coronas, released in October 2007 by 3ú Records and published by Little Rox Music... "
19 December 2008	Louis Walsh Louis Walsh Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:... , Vanessa Feltz Vanessa Feltz Vanessa Jane Feltz is an English television personality, broadcaster and journalist. She currently presents an early morning radio show on BBC Radio 2, a mid morning phone-in show on BBC London 94.9. In 2011, she started hosting The Vanessa Show on Channel 5. The first series ended on June 24th...	Boogie Nights Boogie Nights Boogie Nights is a 1997 drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Set in Los Angeles's San Fernando Valley, the script focuses on a young nightclub dishwasher who becomes a popular star of pornographic films, and chronicles his rise and fall from the Golden Age of Porn of the 1970s...	"Merry Xmas Everybody Merry Xmas Everybody "Merry Xmas Everybody" is a 1973 song by the English rock band Slade. Written by lead vocalist and guitarist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Chas Chandler, it was the band's sixth number-one single in the UK... "
9 January 2009	The Cheeky Girls The Cheeky Girls The Cheeky Girls are a pop duo consisting of twin sisters Gabriela and Monica Irimia, from Cluj-Napoca in Transylvania, Romania, but based in Britain. After appearing as auditionees in Popstars: The Rivals, they achieved success in the charts with four top ten hits between 2002 and 2004... , Andrew Stanley and Damian Clark	Aslan Aslan (rock band) Aslan are an Irish rock band from Dublin who formed in 1982. Comprising Christy Dignam, Joe Jewell, Billy McGuinness, Alan Downey and Rodney O'Brien, the band has released five studio albums - Feel No Shame , Goodbye Charlie Moonhead , Here Comes Lucy Jones , Waiting For This Madness To End and...	"Crazy World"/"Jealous Little Thing"
16 January 2009	Daithí Ó Sé Dáithí Ó Sé Dáithí Ó Sé is a television presenter with TG4 in Ireland, where he presents the weather forecast and does continuity announcements. He has also presented various programmes on TG4, including travel programme Dáithí ar Route 66, about the U.S... , Nicola McLean Nicola McLean Nicola McLean in London is an English glamour model and media personality. She finished in 6th place on the eighth season of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!-Modelling:Before becoming a model, McLean was an Army Cadet...	The Kinetiks The Kinetiks The Kinetiks were a Meteor Award-nominated Irish rock, pop and indie musical ensemble from Dublin. They were vocalist and guitarist Gaz Harding, guitarist Sean Brennan, bassist Jim McGuire, and drummer Paul Donohoe...	"Lightbulb"
23 January 2009	George McMahon, Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea Bernard O'Shea is an Irish comedian.O'Shea started out in entertainment at an early age playing traditional Irish music, touring Europe with several groups. While at college he studied Theatre and went on to star in several theatrical productions. He also worked in the National Theatre of Ireland,...  and Laura Way	Pony Club Pony Club (band) Pony Club are a Dublin-based Irish band, primarily a vehicle for Mark Cullen. Other members include his brothers, Darren and Jason, as well as Martin Healy and David Morrissey, both formerly of A House, and Rob Cumiskey of The Kybosh.- Bawl and Fixed Stars :...	"Diplomat"
30 January 2009	Michelle Heaton Michelle Heaton Michelle Christine Heaton is a British pop singer, television personality, and recently a glamour model as well. She was married to former boyband member Andy Scott-Lee.-Career:... , Amanda Byram Amanda Byram Amanda Byram is an Irish television presenter, originally from Castleknock in Dublin, Ireland.-Early life:Formerly a model, Byram started her career on television in 1999 presenting the TV3 morning show Ireland AM with Mark Cagney, during which time she met her then boyfriend comedian Patrick...	Fred Fred (band) Fred are a five-piece Irish alternative band from Cork. They have released four albums, the latest of which, Leaving My Empire, was released in Ireland in 2011.- Career :...	"The Lights"
6 February 2009	Denis Hickie Denis Hickie Denis Anthony Hickie born 13 February 1976 in Dublin, Ireland is a retired professional rugby union footballer employed by the Irish Rugby Football Union. He played his club rugby for Leinster. His primary position was on the wing. He is also known as Disco Denis as a result of his quick feet... , Sarah Morrissey/Pippa O'Connor/Jenny Lee Masterson	Noise Control Noise control Noise control is an active or passive means of reducing sound emissions, often incentivised by personal comfort, environmental considerations or legal compliance. Practical and efficient noise control is wholly reliant on an accurate diagnosis of what is causing the noise, which first involves...	"Addiction"
13 February 2009	Glen Wallace Glen Wallace Glen Wallace is an Northern Irish actor, born in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.He is most notable for playing Malachy Fisher on popular Channel 4 teen soap opera, Hollyoaks from 2007 onwards. He also played Mr Michaels in Wire in the Blood in 2006. He appeared in Casualty, playing Bill...  and Jennifer Metcalfe Jennifer Metcalfe Jennifer Joanne Metcalfe is an English actress and model. She joined the cast of soap opera Hollyoaks in June 2006, playing feisty Mercedes McQueen.-Personal life:...  (Hollyoaks Hollyoaks Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill... ), Caroline Morahan Caroline Morahan Caroline Morahan is an Irish actress and television host. She presents TV fashion show Off the Rails on RTÉ One. She has hosted numerous television shows including The Fame Game, Chance to Dance, The Podge and Rodge Show and The IFTA's Red Carpet Show, and has been a celebrity judge on talent shows...	Jack L Jack Lukeman Jack Lukeman , usually simply known as Jack L, is an Irish songwriter, musician, record producer, vocal artist and broadcaster known to perform in English, Irish, French, German, Czechoslovakian and Maori....
20 February 2009	Samanda Samanda Amanda Louise Marchant and Samantha Joanne Marchant , better known as Samanda are a female duo, consisting of twin sisters who first came to fame on Big Brother UK in 2007, in which they jointly achieved second place.They released their cover of Aqua's hit song, "Barbie Girl" on 8 October 2007 and... , Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh is an Irish TV presenter, Gaeilgeoir and all-round personality. She has presented Echo Island, The Afternoon Show and Charity ICA Bootcamp. She was a judge in The All Ireland Talent Show and participated in Celebrity Bainisteoir.-Career:Ní Chofaigh is an accomplished...	Cowboy X	"Break Me"
27 February 2009	PJ Gallagher, Tom McGurk Tom McGurk Tom McGurk is an Irish poet, journalist, radio presenter and sportscaster from Brockagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.From 1983 to 1996 he was married to the broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan...	Sinéad Mulvey Sinéad Mulvey Sinéad Mulvey is an Irishprofessional singer & air hostess who, alongside Black Daisy, represented her country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the pop-rock song "Et Cetera"...  & Black Daisy Black Daisy Black Daisy was an Irish band that, along with Sinéad Mulvey represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 with the song Et Cetera.- Biography :... /Joe Echo	"Et Cetera Et Cetera (song) "Et Cetera" is a song by Irish singer Sinéad Mulvey and rock band Black Daisy that represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia... "/"If I Were a Boy If I Were a Boy "If I Were a Boy" is a pop song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. It was composed by Toby Gad and BC Jean. Jean initially recorded her version of the song which was rejected by Jean's record company. Knowles then recorded a new version for her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce... "
6 March 2009	Jason Byrne Jason Byrne (comedian) Jason Byrne is an Irish comedian born in Ballinteer, Dublin, Ireland. In August 2008, he made his twelfth Edinburgh Fringe Festival appearance and is a regular at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs comedy festival.... , Donna and Joseph McCaul Donna and Joseph McCaul Donna and Joseph McCaul , also known as The McCauls, are a sibling musical duo who represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, which was hosted by Kiev, Ukraine...	N-Dubz N-Dubz N-Dubz are a British hip hop group from Camden Town, London. The group consists of members Dappy, Tulisa Contostavlos and Fazer.N-Dubz were previously signed to Polydor Records before joining All Around the World Records... /Ham Sandwich	"Click... Click... Boom!!!" (as Gaeilge)
13 March 2009	Aidan Bishop, Nicky Hambleton-Jones Nicky Hambleton-Jones Nicky Hambleton-Jones is a South African fashion stylist and former television presenter, best known for hosting the Channel 4 makeover show 10 Years Younger.-Biography:...	The Blizzards The Blizzards The Blizzards are an Irish band from Mullingar in County Westmeath. They were formed by Niall Breslin in late 2004, and also feature Dec Murphy , Justin Ryan, Anthony Doran and Aidan Lynch... /The Infomatics The Infomatics The Infomatics are an Irish hip hop musical ensemble from Dublin. They consist of Bugs, BOC, Steo and Mr. Dero. Steo's brother, Damien Gunn, was lead vocalist and saxman with DC Nien, a 1970s band who at one stage rivalled U2....	"Postcards"/"Rave Up"
20 March 2009	Ryle Nugent Ryle Nugent Ryle Nugent is an Irish sports broadcaster, reporter and Head of RTÉ Sport . Prior to his appointment, he was RTÉ's commissioning editor for sport primarily specialising in rugby union. He is the resident rugby union commentator for RTÉ's television coverage of international and club competitions,... , Lisa Rogers Lisa Rogers Lisa Rogers is a Welsh television presenter and occasional actress. She has appeared in films, television programmes, theatre and radio.-Early life:...	Super Extra Bonus Party Super Extra Bonus Party Super Extra Bonus Party were a Choice Music Prize winning indie-electronica band, formed in November 2005 and based in Kildare, Ireland. Their music spanned various genres such as electronica, indie and hip hop...	"Tea with Lord Haw Haw"
27 March 2009	Eamon Dunphy Eamon Dunphy Eamon Martin Dunphy is an Irish media personality, radio and television presenter, author, sports pundit, as well as a former professional football player. He is best known as a soccer analyst on Raidió Teilifís Éireann 's coverage of the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. He was paid... , John Bishop John Bishop (comedian) John Joseph Bishop is an award-winning comedian.His television debut came on The Panel. As an actor, he has appeared in the E4 teen drama Skins as Mr Fitch, father of twins, Katie and Emily and in the Ken Loach film Route Irish...	Louis Walsh Louis Walsh Louis Walsh is an Irish music manager and judge on the British television talent show The X Factor.-Band manager:...  girlband / Republic of Loose Republic of Loose Republic of Loose are an Irish funk rock band from Dublin. Formed in 2001, the band currently consists of lead vocalist Mick Pyro, bass guitarist and vocalist Benjamin Loose, keyboardist Darragh, guitarists and vocalists Dave Pyro and Darach O' Laoire and drummers and percussionists Andre Lopes...

Season six (2009–2010)

Date	Guests	Performance(s)	Notes
9 October 2009	Eamon Dunphy Eamon Dunphy Eamon Martin Dunphy is an Irish media personality, radio and television presenter, author, sports pundit, as well as a former professional football player. He is best known as a soccer analyst on Raidió Teilifís Éireann 's coverage of the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. He was paid... ; Leigh Arnold Leigh Arnold Leigh Arnold is an Irish-born actress. A native of Foxrock, County Dublin, Arnold is known for her role of Dr Cloadagh Delaney in Irish TV series The Clinic.-Early life:...  and Keith Duffy Keith Duffy Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, drummer, dancer and television presenter. He began his career as part of Boyzone in the 1990s. In the 2000s, he achieved critical acclaim for his acting roles, particularly in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Fair...	Future Chaser	View

Keith Duffy appeared to promote the stage show My First Time; this was cancelled following the sudden death of fellow Boyzone

Boyzone

Boyzone are an Irish boy band comprising Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating,Shane Lynch, and formerly Stephen Gately. Boyzone have 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Ire charts. The group currently have 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12...

 member Stephen Gately

Stephen Gately

Stephen Patrick David Gately was an Irish pop singer–songwriter, actor, dancer, musician and author, who, with Ronan Keating, was one of two lead singers of the pop group Boyzone. All of Boyzone's studio albums hit number one in the United Kingdom, their third being their most successful...

 the following day.

The episode before Christmas featured Keith Barry

Keith Barry

Keith Patrick Barry is an Irish illusionist, mentalist, and close-up magician.-Early and personal life:Born in County Waterford, Ireland on 2 October 1976, Barry's interest in magic began at the age of fourteen when he purchased a book entitled Magic for the Complete Klutz.Barry's grandfather, 82,...

, Dublin Gospel Choir

Dublin Gospel Choir

The Dublin Gospel Choir are an Irish gospel choir that have been performing in Ireland since 1996.-History:The choir was originally founded as a school choir in Dublin's inner city in 1996, and perform frequently, including at corporate and charity events...

 and Una Healy

Una Healy

Una Theresa Imogene Healy is an Irish singer-songwriter and musician, best known for being one fifth of girl group The Saturdays...

 from The Saturdays

The Saturdays

The Saturdays are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London, United Kingdom. The group consists of five members Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White and Rochelle Wiseman. In 2007 the band were formed through Fascination Records which gave them an instant record deal with...

.

The episode after Christmas featured Amy Huberman

Amy Huberman

Amy O'Driscoll, professionally known as Amy Huberman, is an Irish actress and writer who has starred in numerous productions since beginning her career in 2002 on RTÉ's On Homeground.-Early life:...

 and Andrew Bennett

Andrew Bennett

Andrew Francis Bennett is a British Labour Party politician, who was a member of Parliament from 1974 to 2005.-Early life:...

 from Your Bad Self

Your Bad Self

Your Bad Self is an Irish sketch comedy show which originally aired on RTÉ Two on December 26, 2008 at 21:40 before being developed into a series which aired in 2010.-History:...

, comedian Katherine Lynch

Katherine Lynch

Katherine Lynch is an Irish television personality from County Leitrim.Lynch is known for several television series broadcast on RTÉ Two: Katherine Lynch's Working Girls , Katherine Lynch's Wonderwomen , in which she plays a variety of unusual characters such as Singin' Bernie Walsh, Liz Hurley and...

 and Hoarsebox

Hoarsebox

This Club is an indie rock band from Dublin, Republic of Ireland.The band formed in 2006 and consists of Johnny Holden , Philip Broadbery , Kieran Walkin and Max Carpio ....

.

Sinitta appeared on January 22, 2010.

Guests on the February 12, 2010 episode were Kathryn Prescott

Kathryn Prescott

Kathryn "Kat" Prescott is an English actress. Born in Southgate, London, Prescott is best known for her portrayal of teenager Emily Fitch on the teen drama television series Skins.-Career:...

 and Lily Loveless

Lily Loveless

Lily May Loveless is an English actress, best known for her role as Naomi Campbell in the BAFTA award winning drama Skins.-Career:...

 from British TV series Skins

Skins (TV series)

Skins is a BAFTA award-winning British teen drama that follows a group of teenagers in Bristol, South West England, through the two years of college. The controversial plot line explores issues such as dysfunctional families, mental illness , adolescent sexuality, substance abuse and death...

, Breffny Morgan from The Apprentice

The Apprentice (Irish TV series)

The Apprentice is an Irish reality television series, in which a group of aspiring young businessmen and women compete for the chance to win a job as "apprentice" to business magnate Bill Cullen....

 and the "sexiest man in the world" Tony St James, along with music by The Chakras

The Chakras

The Chakras are an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin, Ireland.This young Dublin born, London based five piece commenced their journey almost two years ago, with an early show supporting Ian Brown in Dublin...

.

Guests on the February 26, 2010 episode were Jack Whitehall

Jack Whitehall

Jack Peter Benedict Whitehall is an English comedian, television presenter and actor, best known for hosting the E4 show Big Brother's Big Mouth in 2008, Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth in January 2009, and the Channel 4 topical entertainment show the TNT Show.-Early life:Whitehall was born in...

 and Lucie Cave

Lucie Cave

Lucie Cave, whose career started with Trouble TV, is the Editor of Heat magazine. Shegraduated with a 2:1 in English Literature from the University of Sheffield in 1995, where she was the editor of the University newspaper 'Darts'.-Publications:...

, with Dark Room Notes

Dark Room Notes

Dark Room Notes are a three-piece electro/synthpop band based in Dublin, Ireland. The three founding members, Ronan Gaughan, Ruairi Ferrie and former drummer Ruairi Cavanagh originally hail from Galway...

 performing "Love Like Nicotine".

Guests on the March 12, 2010 episode were Pixie McKenna

Pixie McKenna

Bernadette Anne McKenna, known as Pixie McKenna is an Irish doctor and television presenter. She is best known for her work on the Channel 4 series Embarrassing Illnesses and its sister series Embarrassing Bodies and BBC Three's Freaky Eaters.-Education and training :McKenna attended medical...

 and Ryle Nugent

Ryle Nugent

Ryle Nugent is an Irish sports broadcaster, reporter and Head of RTÉ Sport . Prior to his appointment, he was RTÉ's commissioning editor for sport primarily specialising in rugby union. He is the resident rugby union commentator for RTÉ's television coverage of international and club competitions,...

, with a performance from 202s.

Guests on the March 19, 2010 episode were Ken Doherty

Ken Doherty

Ken Doherty is an Irish professional snooker player. He is the only player ever to have been world amateur and world professional champion...

 and Jennifer Maguire

Jennifer Maguire

Jennifer Maguire is an Irish television presenter and reality show participant. She is originally from Dublin.Maguire entered British television series The Apprentice in its fourth series as a 27-year-old marketing consultant, who says that when she first ran an office, she made £60,000 in six...

 / Mairéad Farrell

Mairead Farrell (Irish radio presenter)

Mairéad Farrell is an Irish radio presenter. She is a long-standing member of Ray D'Arcy's team on Today FM. She has vowed to never leave D'Arcy, who she has described as being "like my mammy".-Early life:...

, with a performance from Ladydoll.

Guests on the March 26, 2010 episode were Katie Taylor, Daithi O'Se, Kathryn Thomas

Kathryn Thomas

Kathryn Thomas is an Irish television presenter from Carlow. She does be doing the holiday programme on RTÉ. Now she does a Winning Streak every week with Marty Whelan...

, Andrew Stanley and Dustin the Turkey

Dustin the Turkey

Dustin the Turkey is a puppet, "television presenter" and star of RTÉ television's The Den since 1989. A turkey with a strong Dublin accent, Dustin is voiced by John Morrison, brother of Ciaran Morrison who was one of the creators of Zig and Zag. Dustin first appeared on The Den with Zig and Zag in...

, with music from Smash Hits and Beardyman

BeardyMan

Darren Foreman , better known as Beardyman, is a musician from London renowned for his beatboxing skills and use of live looping technology, and according to the BBC "King of Sound and Ruler of Beats".-Stage name and musical style:...

. This was the last ever episode.

External links

• Official site Archive Photos
• The Cafe season four RTÉ promo video
• The Cafe on YouTube