270326 FULL SHOW: DAFF FEST 2026 // DKIT20 Year of Film speaking to the Editor // Reel Reviews

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Dara McCullough invites you to pick millions of daffodils from Ireland's biggest flower farm, raising thousands for cancer charities.

The episode opens with host Cabrinha Conaty addressing listeners about the Irish football team's penalty shootout defeat, asking for motivational messages. She introduces Daff Fest 2026 at Elm Grove Irish Flower Farm, where Helena Mullins is reporting live. Farm owner Dara McCullough explains that the farm is Ireland's biggest flower farm and opens to the public to raise thousands for charities like the Irish Cancer Society and Eastmeath Hospice. He describes the experience of picking daffodils in a field with 2.5 million blooms, along with tractor rides, face painting, and local produce. The show then shifts to celebrating 20 years of DKIT's film and TV course, interviewing editor Stephen Staunton. Staunton discusses his early interest in film, his transition from college to professional work, and the importance of editing as a blend of storytelling and problem-solving. He shares career advice, emphasizing patience, reliability, and building relationships. Later, Helena Mullins continues coverage from Elm Grove, speaking with gardening experts and charity representatives like Lizanne from the Irish Cancer Society and Kate from Eastmeath Hospice Association. The episode includes film reviews by Niall O'Brien, covering 'The Magic Faraway Tree', 'They Will Kill You', and streaming options. Listener interactions involve texts about the football match and a mystery voice contest for cinema passes. The show concludes with event listings for the weekend in the North East region.

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A bruising match morning lifts into daffodils, garden pointers, and a warm local events run-down.

Friday's 11 to 1 show turns the morning after heartbreak in Prague toward something sunnier and more local: daffodils, garden beds, and the 20 years celebrating DKIT's film and TV course.

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For a Friday reset, press play for sore hearts after Prague, pick-your-own daffodils, and garden tips for unpredictable Irish weather.

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