The Pat Kenny Show

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum

16 May 2025

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We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Emer Currie, Fine Gael Dublin West and Assi...

How 54 tonnes of waste removed from the uplands of Wicklow and Dublin.

16 May 2025

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Since last November, there has been over 54 tonnes of dumped waste removed from the upland areas of Dublin and Wicklow. This waste equates to over 1,7...

There has been a rising trend in cosmetic procedures among young women

16 May 2025

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The Irish Dental Association are hosting their annual conference this week. Dr Mairead Browne Dentist and Facial Aesthetic practitioner  joins us...

Is the leaving cert a healthy level of stress to expose our kids to?

16 May 2025

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With the leaving cert just around the corner, lots will be asking are we putting our children through too much stress? But is it important to still ha...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

16 May 2025

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The technique ‘spatchcock’ chicken is simple once mastered, a great and cheap way to cook a whole chicken on the bbq, a Simple Ceasar salad and to...

Marco Rubio will today head to Istanbul for peace talks on Ukraine

16 May 2025

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will today head to Istanbul for peace talks on Ukraine. Is there hope of progress towards peace talks? All to discus...

A look back on the big weekend of sport with Colm Colm Boohig

16 May 2025

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Crystal Palace are looking to secure their first trophy in over 32 years in the FA cup final this Saturday. In rugby, Munster are in action tonight in...

Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final

16 May 2025

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Disappointment and reflection as Ireland fail to qualify for Eurovision final. Henry McKean reports live from Eurovision 2025 on a night that didn't ...

Personal loans reach a record high of €2.5 billion

16 May 2025

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New figures from the Central Bank show that a record €2.5 billion was taken out in personal loans by Irish households. A large amount of loans for c...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Liver King'

15 May 2025

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Brian Johnson, known by his online alias Liver King, is an American fitness social media influencer and businessman. He is known for promoting what he...

This week sees the anniversary of the first-ever Formula One race

15 May 2025

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This week sees the anniversary of the first-ever Formula One race and we learn about Joe Kelly, the only Irish driver involved that day. Cameron Hill...

Irish POW who survived Japanese Capture on the River Kwai

15 May 2025

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The extraordinary story of the Irish POW who survived Japanese Capture on the River Kwai. Fergus  Kennedy author of 'Ballybunion To The river Kwa...

Damage from smoking, drinking and lack of exercise does begins in your mid 30's

15 May 2025

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A recent study published in the eminent medical journal Annals of Medicine says that the damage that smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise does...

We get analysis of President Trump's Middle Eastern tour

15 May 2025

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Donald Trump is continuing his Middle Eastern tour, traveling today to the USA. On his first leg in Saudi Arabia, Trump signed an arms deal with the g...

Backlash brewing from some TDs on inheritance tax for childless couples

15 May 2025

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Backlash brewing from some TDs on inheritance tax for childless couples. Taoiseach is in Tirana for the European Political Community on Friday – the...

How to identify beauty products that are not tested on animals

15 May 2025

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Jo Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine takes a deep dive into the beauty industry. We ...

Putin shuns peace talks in Turkey

15 May 2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will not travel to Turkey today for peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It comes aft...

Gardening Stories: Building Dreams in the Dublin Mountains

14 May 2025

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Building Dreams in the Dublin Mountains This week on Garden Stories, we meet a man who took a winding path home and found a way to turn design, craft...

Henry McKean in Basel at Eurovision 2025!

14 May 2025

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The first of the two Eurovision semi-finals took place in the Swiss city of Basel last night; Henry McKean joins us with all the highlights.

The long waiting lists for the driving tests

14 May 2025

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Long waiting lists for the driving tests, Ford fire risks and why The European Union’s plan to phase out sales of gas and diesel cars by 2035 could ...

A new Spanish hospital to accommodate Irish patients waiting on orthopedic treatments

14 May 2025

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This Sunday the 11th of May a new state-of-the-art hospital will open in Valencia, Spain. This new hospital will be able to accommodate patients waiti...

Inside Hollywood: The directors that only properly struck gold once!

14 May 2025

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In cinema, some directors burst onto the scene with a film so iconic, so culturally seismic, that it seems certain they’re destined for greatness. ...

Kate Duggan Tusla CEO on the remit of Tusla

14 May 2025

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Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is tasked with supporting the most vulnerable in society. But what is its full remit? Does it meet up to what it i...

Green Scene: A new universal anti-venom for snake bite

14 May 2025

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Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland discusses chocolate and how the compound that is lethal to dogs might be he...

What would a no tariff deal the US and the UK mean for Ireland?

14 May 2025

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Tax cuts and cost of living measures are all unlikely in this year’s budget if no deal is reached between the US and the UK on tariffs. Harry McGee ...

Dana Erlich, Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Israeli American hostage release

13 May 2025

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Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after 19 months of Hamas capture. To discuss this and more Pat spoke to Dana Erlich, Israeli...

Tech: An update on the M&S cyber-attack

13 May 2025

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: An Engineering Marvel of New Slim Hardware Innovation -A bold addition to Galaxy S series with powerful performance, pro-...

How to avoid disaster this wedding season!

13 May 2025

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Sara Kennedy, wedding expert and owner of theaislebysarakennedy joins us to advise how to avoid disaster this wedding season. From family feuds and fi...

Scandal over unnecessary surgery is about to deepen sharply

13 May 2025

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The health minister Jennifer Carrol MacNeill has issued letters to families whose loved ones underwent hip dysplasia procedures in children health Ire...

How do you talk to your children about being overweight?

13 May 2025

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Nearly 60% of Irish adults are classified as overweight or obese, and one in five children and young people are as well, so how do you talk to your ch...

The Northern Bank Job: The Heist and How They Got Away with It

13 May 2025

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On the 20th of December 2004, £26.5 million was stolen from The Northern Bank in Belfast in what was then the biggest bank heist in Irish and British...

Teachers face loss of 5% pay increase if Leaving Cert reforms blocked

13 May 2025

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Teachers face loss of 5% pay increase if Leaving Cert reforms blocked. We get the latest on this with  Kieran Christie, President of the ASTI who...

Travel Pól Ó Conghaile: Travelling to the USA

12 May 2025

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Aer Lingus’s newest US flight has just taken off to Indianapolis, Indiana. Here to talk about it, and what it’s like to travel to the US at the mo...

Ask The Expert: On saving your money

12 May 2025

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Now the central bank report has revealed that Ireland is a nation of savers, but are we saving the right way? What are the other alternatives to save ...

100 years of the Irish passport

12 May 2025

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Dr Catherine Healy, Historian-in-Residence, EPIC, Irish Immigration Museum looks back on 100 years of the Irish passport and how it became the most po...

Residents in north Dublin are appealing for more public amenities

12 May 2025

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An Estate in the Balgriffin area is in a transition period of being taken over by Dublin City Council and residents feel they are being left in limbo....

Jacqueline Connolly on her quest for justice for her sister and nephews

12 May 2025

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In August of 2016, Alan Hawe murdered his wife Clodagh and sons Liam, Niall and Ryan before taking his own life. The years that followed for Clodagh’...

US President Donald Trump is set to receive a “palace in the sky”jet

12 May 2025

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US President Donald Trump is set to receive a “Palace in the sky” luxury jet for Air Force One from Qatari royal family. Kevin Byrne, retired Lieu...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin pays tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley

12 May 2025

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President Michael D Higgins has lead tributes to Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed while carrying out a speed checkpoint in Dublin yesterday. An Taoi...

Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week

09 May 2025

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Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail, Lynn Boylan MEP, Sinn Féin, Dublin and Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil, Fing...

Entrepreneur turned animal advocate Niall Harbison on his new book!

09 May 2025

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Entrepreneur turned animal advocate Niall Harbison swapped the corporate world for a life dedicated to saving street dogs in Thailand. His new book te...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

09 May 2025

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Gareth Mullins talks through two Asian dishes including Thai spiced king prawns and scallop skewer.

The Cistercian college in Roscrea is going co-ed

09 May 2025

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The Cistercian college in Roscrea is one of Ireland’s leading boarding schools for boys but this is all about to change as the college goes co-ed.&n...

Fr Robert Dueweke has known Pope Leo XIV from their studying days together

09 May 2025

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Pope Leo XIV spent much of his ordained life in Peru working as an Augustinian missionary, and also two terms as Prior General of the Augustinians. So...

A look ahead to the weekend of sport

09 May 2025

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Last night was a success for Manchester United as Amorin’s side booked an all-English Europa League final with Tottenham in Bilbao on 21 May. Also, ...

15 years on, is the Fair Deal Scheme still fit for purpose?

09 May 2025

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Fifteen years on since fair deal scheme and while its proven largely successful, difficulties are starting to seep through the cracks. Small nursing h...

White smoke and a new Pope Henry Mckean live from Rome

09 May 2025

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A new Pope is now elected and the Conclave have chosen Cardinal Robert Prevost. Henry McKean is live in Rome to bring reaction after the white smoke ...

Ring of Kerry roadwork causing concern for locals

08 May 2025

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The Ring of Kerry attracts thousands of visitors every summer. However new roadworks have caused some concerns for locals. Our reporter Josh Crosbie h...

India and Pakistan exchange gunfire overnight

08 May 2025

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India and Pakistan exchange gunfire overnight following the worst violence seen in the two countries in the last two decades. We get the latest on thi...

The story of the 4 by 1 mile relay record

08 May 2025

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Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells the story of the 4 by 1 mile relay record set by Irish runners at UCD in 1985. 

Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

08 May 2025

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David Robert Grimes looks at how climate misinformation has spread across the internet with young people also falling victim to the misinformation.

We get the latest from St Peter's Square

08 May 2025

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Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel last night following the first round of voting to elect a new pope. The latest from the Va...

How to read clothing tags, what you should avoid on your labels

08 May 2025

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Jo Linehan shares how to read clothing tags, what you should avoid on your labels and what happens to items after they go into a textile recycling bin...

US officials are set to meet a high-level Chinese delegation

08 May 2025

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This weekend senior US officials are set to meet a high-level Chinese delegation since the start of the trade war. Denis Staunton, China corresponden...

Dermatology Q & A with Professor Caitriona Ryan

08 May 2025

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Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology joined Pat on the show this morning to answer listeners questions...

A new report reveals cases of elder abuse have doubled in 5 years

08 May 2025

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The number of cases of elder abuse has more than doubled in the last 5 years. We get reaction to these figures with Seán Moynihan, CEO of Alone.

Gardening stories:The lost Gardens of Heligan

07 May 2025

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In the hills above Mevagissey on the Cornish coast, where mist clings to the trees and time seems to linger in the hedgerows, there lies a garden that...

Motoring news with Conor Faughnan

07 May 2025

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Gardai are actively using a new piece of equipment to test e-bikes and e-scooters at the roadside. Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator tell us more.

The Many Murders of Michael Molloy

07 May 2025

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Set in the backdrop of New York City’s speakeasy scene of the 1930’s. The Many Murders of Michael Molloy covers the incredible true story of an I...

Inside Hollywood: Top villains in cinema

07 May 2025

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This week we go inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon to look at the top villains in cinema that terrified audiences. 

Henry McKean reports live from St Peter' Square Rome

07 May 2025

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The Conclave starts to select a new Pope, after a Holy Mass this morning. Newstalk |Reporter Henry McKean is in Rome and he reported for us this morni...

The Irish Charity bringing vital rehabilitation equipment to Ukraine

07 May 2025

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Misneach is the Irish Charity bringing vital rehabilitation equipment to the wounded in Ukraine. Pat spoke to Andy Kenny – co-founder of Misneach a...

Tony O’Brien has taken over as Chairperson of The Peter McVerry Trust

07 May 2025

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Former HSE Chief Executive Tony O’Brien has taken over as Chairperson of The Peter McVerry Trust. It follows a difficult period for the Trust which ...

Annual electricity bills €350 higher than EU average

07 May 2025

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Why are Irish householders paying 350 euro more for their electricity than their average EU customer? We discuss all this and more with Charlie W...

The process of the conclave in Rome

06 May 2025

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The world’s cardinals will enter conclave tomorrow to elect a successor to the late Pope Francis. The process is steeped in history and tradition an...

Why is news content not allowed on several major social media platforms within Canada?

06 May 2025

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Why is news content not allowed on several major social media platforms within Canada? Newstalk Technology Correspondent is in Canada and explains why...

The rise in vape shops popping up across Dublin city

06 May 2025

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With the rise in vape shops popping up across Dublin city, concerns are being raised over what has been described as the "proliferation" of these type...

Drone carrying pipe bomb crashes near family home in Finglas

06 May 2025

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Drone carrying pipe bomb crashes near family home in Finglas. We hear the latest on the  local feud with Conor Lally Security and Crime Editor of...

Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert

06 May 2025

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New car registrations rose 1.9% in April to 8,731 units that’s a modest increase, but it brings the year-to-date total to over 73,500, up 3.4% on l...

Israel expands its offensive in the Gaza strip

06 May 2025

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Israel’s Security Cabinet yesterday decided on a plan to expand its offensive in the Gaza strip which would involve the displacement of ‘most’ ...

Green Scene: The type of caterpillar known as the ‘bone collector’

06 May 2025

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 European Gray wolves have recovered in the last decade and according to a study, they increased by 60% in 2022. The increase is especially impre...

Why are retailers becoming the primary victim for cyber-attacks?

06 May 2025

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Just weeks after UK retailer marks and spencer was hit by cyber-attack, luxury department store Harrods was another company who fell victim to an atta...

Brendan McDonagh to keep his €430,000 Nama salary

06 May 2025

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New legislation will see Brendan McDonagh keep his €430,000 Nama salary despite failing to be appointed as the “housing Tsar”. Pat discussed thi...

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum

02 May 2025

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We look back on the week’s news including Donald Trump passing the 100 day mark, a row over a housing tsar and a seven day work week for the HSE. Al...

Donald Trump just passed his 100 day mark in office

02 May 2025

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Donald Trump just passed his 100 day mark before seeing the first big departure of his administration as he moved his National Security Advisor Mike W...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

02 May 2025

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Gareth Mullins talks through two BBQ dishes .A burger and homemade tomato relish as well as chicken thighs with asparagus.

Training with the Reserve Defence Forces

02 May 2025

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We often hear of the challenges and work involved with the Defence Forces. But alongside the troops on the ground are over 1,600 Reserve Defence Force...

Daniel Lambert Manager of Kneecap on the ongoing controversy

02 May 2025

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The UK counter-terror police launch formal investigation after reviewing concert footage of the band Kneecap. Videos resurfaced online shows of the ba...

All eyes will be on the Aviva Stadium this weekend

02 May 2025

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Last night Manchester United defeated Bilbao in Europa League semi-final with a 3-0 win. Also this weekend will Leinster face off Northampton in Champ...

Three quarters of families admit to having their phones at the dinner table

02 May 2025

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More than three quarters of families admit to having their phones at the dinner table, with one in four saying they don’t chat at the table anymore....

Remembering Aryton Senna

02 May 2025

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The black weekend in F1. We remember the tragic weekend at Imola that saw then death of Roland Ratzenberger and Aryton Senna. Cameron Hill looks back ...

We mark the first 100 days of the Government

02 May 2025

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To mark the first 100 days of the Government our political correspondent Sean Defoe has been polling Leinster House insiders. We hear awho they think ...

Losing a Parent to Suicide: Dr Joanna Fortune shares advice

01 May 2025

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All of this week, the Pat Kenny Show have been looking at the mental health impact on a young person or child who loses a parent to suicide.To give so...

Inside Hollywood: Improvisation in acting

30 Apr 2025

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Improvisation in acting, when an actor goes off-script to create spontaneous dialogue or actions, is a powerful tool that can elevate a performance a...

Losing a parent to suicide

30 Apr 2025

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As we continue our series losing a parent to suicide, Pat speaks to Michelle McMullan, Michelle lost her dad Liam to suicide, 30 years ago w...

Garden stories with Diarmuid Gavin: The Alhambra in Granada

30 Apr 2025

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"Perched high above the city of Granada, the Alhambra appears less like a fortress and more like a dream suspended between heaven and earth" Take a ...

Motoring: Safe motoring this bank holiday weekend

30 Apr 2025

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The good weather this week means the roads will actually be more dangerous than winter time, and take care on the coming Bank Holiday weekend. We...

100 Days down, 1,361 to go

30 Apr 2025

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100 Days down, 1,361 to go. There has been a blitz of rhetoric and action in the first months of Donald Trump’s second term as president. We take a ...

Green Scene: Life-saving giant sniffer rats

30 Apr 2025

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New technology to generate energy from rain, and life-saving giant sniffer rats. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society...

Can Donald Trump keep support after his blitz in his first 100 days?

30 Apr 2025

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Can Donald Trump keep support after his blitz in his first 100 days? And are republicans still keeping faith in their president? Albert Eisenberg, Rep...

Losing a Parent to Suicide: Danny Quigley on his loss

29 Apr 2025

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Claire Darmody speaks to Endurance Athlete and Mental Health Advocate Danny Quigley. Danny was only 21 when his Dad Colm took his own life in 2011...D...

Losing a Parent to Suicide: June Curtin's story

29 Apr 2025

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Claire Darmody speaks to June Curtin.June's husband John took his own life in 2013, and her son Calum and daughter Amelya lost their dad aged just 9 &...

Losing a Parent to Suicide: Anne Staunton & Rainbows Ireland

29 Apr 2025

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Claire Darmody speaks to Anne Staunton, CEO of Rainbows Ireland, about their service of peer support that they offer to children who have been bereave...

Losing a parent to suicide report

29 Apr 2025

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Our losing a parent to suicide series is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shin...

Meta is introducing a new service for public figures

29 Apr 2025

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Meta is introducing a new service for public figures such as politicians and celebrities across the EU to protect them from so-called “celeb-bait”...

Author Jane Casey on her new book 'The Secret Room'

29 Apr 2025

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DS Maeve Kerrigan has a new case in her hands when the body of a woman is found in her London hotel room. Jane Casey joins us to discuss the series f...

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party have taken victory in Canda’s elections

29 Apr 2025

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Mark Carney’s Liberal Party have taken victory in Canda’s elections, but are expected to fall short of an outright majority according to projectio...

The cost of a pint!

29 Apr 2025

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We all know we're forking out a fortune for pints these days. But where can you get the cheapest one, and why are punters paying through the nose? Sar...

Russia announces a ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with its Victory Day celebrations

29 Apr 2025

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Russia has announced a ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with its Victory Day celebrations next month. The White House, however, has said that this doe...

Much of the power has been restored in Spain and Portugal

29 Apr 2025

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Much of the power has been restored in Spain and Portugal after yesterdays snap blackout. But how long before full normality returns? Talking to Pat t...