The Pat Kenny Show

Plans to set up a public register for those convicted of serious sexual assault

27 Feb 2025

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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan announced plans to establish register for those convicted of serious sexual assault or domestic violence. The c...

UK news update with Enda Brady

27 Feb 2025

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Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump meet in Washington following announcement to increase UK defense spending. Joining us to discuss this and m...

Can Modular Homes be the solution to the housing crisis?

27 Feb 2025

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Last week it was indicated that planning rules around cabins and modular homes would be relaxed. We ask how viable is it to live in a modular home.Spe...

Trump set to impose 25% tariffs on EU

27 Feb 2025

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Yesterday Donald Trump announced his intention to impose 25% on imports on goods from the EU. What will this mean for Ireland? To discuss further Jona...

Plans for a multi-million euro outdoor swimming pool in Dublin’s North Inner City

26 Feb 2025

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Plans for a multi-million euro outdoor swimming pool in Dublin’s North Inner City are making waves again. However, locals say the money could be bet...

The Sorrow and the Loss: The toll Northern Ireland’s bloody conflict took on women

26 Feb 2025

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The Sorrow and the Loss – Journalist and Author Martin Dillon presents a vital exploration of the toll Northern Ireland’s bloody conflict took on ...

Inside Hollywood: Best low budget movies

26 Feb 2025

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This week Lisa Canon takes us through Low Budget and Indie Films made for $1 million and less which won BIG awards and made millions.

Diarmuid Gavin's gardening stories: Prospect Cottage garden

26 Feb 2025

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This week Diarmuid Gavin tells us the history of Derek Jarman’s garden Prospect Cottage. Derek Jarman was never a man to follow convention. A filmm...

Hotels warned not to price gouge ahead of Ryder cup

26 Feb 2025

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In 2027 the Ryder Cup golf tournament will return to Ireland in Adare Manor. Hotels warned not to price gouge ahead of Ryder cup. Director of Hospital...

Today is National Slow Down Day

26 Feb 2025

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Today is National Slow Down Day, which is something that the Garda do a few times per year on designated days. That means we will see a large amount o...

Tesco's 'Stronger Starts Food Programme'

26 Feb 2025

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New research from Tesco Ireland into families benefitting from the Stronger Starts Food programme reveals that almost 9 out of 10 parents surveyed hav...

The Future of Fertility show returns to Dublin

25 Feb 2025

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Between surrogacy and IVF there are so many options and questions for fertility but where do people start? Nikki Dwyer started the Future fertility sh...

Apple airpods will be the latest technology to provide clinical-grade Hearing Aid

25 Feb 2025

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Apple has announced that airpods will be the latest technology to provide clinical-grade hearing aid. Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly bri...

Social Democrats propose knife surrender bins to tackle violence

25 Feb 2025

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A new plan to deal with violence in the capital has been launched by social democrats, with knife surrender bins being part of the proposal, Gary Gann...

Saturday 1 March: Foster Day with the DSPCA

25 Feb 2025

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Saturday 1 March is DSPCA Foster Day, in which the DSPCA raise awareness over the importance of fostering animals to prepare them for adoption into th...

Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP refused entry into Israel

25 Feb 2025

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Yesterday Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan was leading a European Parliament delegation to visit Palestine as part of the Relations Committee with Palestine...

Macron warns Trump that Putin cannot be trusted

25 Feb 2025

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French President Emanuel Macron yesterday met with Donald Trump at the White House on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Macron ...

Is it time to have a female statue on O'Connell Street?

25 Feb 2025

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Dublin’s O’Connell Street is lined with a number of statues that all have one thing in common they are all men. A proposal was put forward by Dubl...

Shadow Work: A Practical Guide to Embracing Your Shadow Side

25 Feb 2025

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Pat Divilly, author of ‘‘Shadow Work: A Practical Guide to Embracing Your Shadow Side, Tackling Shame And Transforming Pain Into Power’ joined P...

Up to 700 asylum seekers are set to be accommodated in Dublin City office block

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A planning application has been submitted to convert the building into an International Protection Accommodation Centre.Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte...

Ask The Expert: On divorce finance

24 Feb 2025

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 Finance expert Paul Merriman is our expert today and he answered listeners questions on divorce finance.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

Bestselling children’s author Dav Pilkey

24 Feb 2025

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Bestselling children’s author Dav Pilkey joins us to discuss the success of his graphic novels and of the new spinoff movie: ‘Dog man.’ Dav is a...

Catfishing the psychological dynamics and the impacts

24 Feb 2025

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There are calls on the government to make it illegal to impersonate someone in order to trick people online, a practice known as ‘catfishing’.&nbs...

The hopes of a Grand Slam for Ireland lives on

24 Feb 2025

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Liverpool is set to win another title this year as it defeats Man City. And the 6 Nations is heating up as Ireland is on track for another Grand Slam....

How is the Pope’s medical condition progressing?

24 Feb 2025

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Now on his tenth day in hospital, how is the Pope’s medical condition progressing? We get the latest with Elise Ann Allen Senior Correspondent,...

Are modular homes just a short-term fix to the housing crisis?

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Planning rules on cabins and modular homes in back gardens could be relaxed as part of Government efforts to tackle the housing crisis. We asked are ...

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

21 Feb 2025

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Neale Richmond TD, Fine Gael, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Sinéad Gibney TD, Social Democrats  and also Jane Ma...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

21 Feb 2025

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Gareth Mullins talks us through two different recipes on cookies. An Oat cookie as well as a chew and crunch chocolate cookie.

Amazon is set to take creative control of the James Bond franchise

21 Feb 2025

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Amazon is set to take creative control of the James Bond franchise. The change of hands was announced yesterday, and will draw to a close almost eight...

What now for the Gaza ceasefire?

21 Feb 2025

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Israel has said that an unknown body has been returned from Hamas in a return of hostage bodies. not one of any of the hostages. It comes after a numb...

More than 6,000 cases of welfare fraud uncovered last year

21 Feb 2025

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Over the past year, 6,000 cases of suspected welfare fraud was recorded with more than €14 million in public money recovered. We discuss this furth...

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

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 6 Nations returns this weekend, and Ireland has its sights set on a Triple Crown win against Wales. Also, the Irish Women’s football team faces ...

Wrong Women: Selling Sex in Monto, Dublin’s Forgotten Red Light District

21 Feb 2025

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Caroline West joined Pat in studio to discuss her new book Wrong Women: Selling Sex in Monto, Dublin’s Forgotten Red Light District. She explores th...

Calls increase for Zelensky to return to the negotiating table

21 Feb 2025

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Calls increase for Zelensky to return to the negotiating table after his refusal to sign a deal on US access to Ukraine's critical minerals.  We ...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Apple Cider Vinegar'

20 Feb 2025

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Apple Cider Vinegar is a new six-part series on Netflix that tells the true story of Belle Gibson, an Australian influencer who falsely claimed to hav...

Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've seen the Trump administration's scrubbing of references to everything from climate change to homosexuality, vaccines to contraceptives from var...

Floodlights the curious and often controversial place in sports history

20 Feb 2025

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Recently football fans were briefly left in the dark at Tolka Park after a floodlight failure during the League of Ireland Premier Division opener bet...

The new exoplanet that might have life

20 Feb 2025

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Professor Luke O’Neill explains the asteroid sample that reveals the building blocks of life  likely came from outer space. Also the discovery ...

In 2024 Irish road users paid over 430 million euro at various toll bridges

20 Feb 2025

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Since going to eFlow in 2008, motorists have paid over 2.1 billion euro in tolls on the M50, including 211 million euro last year. Meanwhile in 2024 a...

How to avoid forever chemicals

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 PFAS can be found in everything from straws, beauty products to paint. We hear how to avoid them in this weeks sustainability slot with Jo ...

Germany goes to the polls this Sunday

20 Feb 2025

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Germany goes to the polls in a snap election called by Chancellor Olaf Scholz this Sunday. It’s expected to be a historic result for the far right, ...

Blanket pay rises for all workers may be a thing of the past

20 Feb 2025

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Blanket pay rises for all workers may be a thing of the past according to Morgan McKinley, with companies focusing pay rises for the most in demand ro...

Planning rules for cabins and modular homes are to be relaxed

19 Feb 2025

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Planning rules for cabins and modular homes are to be relaxed to increase housing options while new Dublin €402k apartments hit the market as “aff...

Healthy breakfast with high protein or high fibre?

19 Feb 2025

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It’s meant to be the most important meal of the day, but what is the best option for breakfasting like a king or queen? Orla Walsh Dietician at Orla...

The movies inspired by Saturday Night Live skits

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dee Reddy looks at some of the movies inspired by Saturday Night Live skits on the week the show turns 50! Anchorman, Blue Brothers and Wayne’s Worl...

Green Scene: A baby shark was born with no dad

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Green Scene, evolution in flies, and the unusual circumstances of how a baby shark was born with no dad. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman ...

Diarmuid Gavin's gardening stories: King Billy’s Garden

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine stepping into a garden where power, politics, and artistry collide. A place where kings and queens once walked, where war and diplomacy shaped...

‘Follow me, I’m delicious’ Garron Noone!

19 Feb 2025

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‘Follow me, I’m delicious’ that’s the tagline of comedian and social media star Garron Noone who has amassed over 1.7m followers on both Insta...

Just how many e scooter fines have been issued?

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Commuter Slot with Conor Faughan. We look at the level of fines for e scooters and ask if its improving the situation. We highlight t...

President Zelensky left out of peace talks

19 Feb 2025

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss peace in Ukraine, without Ukraine present. So what next? P...

Grok 3 is launched

18 Feb 2025

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Killian Ginnity brings us a selection of AI news with last night’s launch of Grok 3, the New York Times embracing AI and South Korea taking action a...

"Dublin isn’t as safe as it should be"

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent violence and public order incidents in the city centre has led to unease amongst some business owners, workers and residents who call Dublin ho...

Domestic EV chargers for rent to public under pilot project 

18 Feb 2025

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Domestic EV chargers for rent to public under pilot project. This is among several actions announced aimed at accelerating move to greener transport. ...

A tourist tax for staying in Dublin is being considered

18 Feb 2025

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A tourist tax for staying in Dublin is being considered by Dublin City Council in order to increase revenue. This accommodation levy which would be p...

Developments this week on the Gaza ceasefire and negotiations

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Developments this week on the Gaza ceasefire and negotiations. Hostage releases, negotiations in Cairo and Jordan and how will Egypt respond to Trump’...

The tips and tricks of painting your house

18 Feb 2025

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What are the tips and tricks of painting your house? Whether its tiles or wood Gaff Goddess Laura de Barra provides all the tips and tricks for painti...

Sean Defoe on today's government agenda

18 Feb 2025

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The Tánaiste is set to propose non-lethal military support for Ukraine as Cabinet meets today. The issue of tax break for developers and negotiations...

Costs for National Children Hospital are increasing once more

18 Feb 2025

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Patients may not be moved into the new children’s hospital until 2026 as moving is delayed over the winter period. It comes as there are reports tha...

Ask The Expert: Eye care

17 Feb 2025

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Arthur Cummings, Consultant Eye Surgeon at the Wellington Clinic and Consultant Ophthalmologist at the beacon hospital is our expert today. As well as...

Henry reports from the BAFTA's 2025

17 Feb 2025

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Henry Mc Kean was at the Royal Festival Hal in London for BAFTAs last night where there were a few surprises on the red carpet and in the winner's roo...

Travel with Pól: London

17 Feb 2025

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London is the city with most air access out of Ireland, full of iconic sights, starry shows and offbeat attractions. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor ...

Water, how we use it, how we waste it!

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul O’Callaghan, Water Scientist, Filmmaker and Founder of Bluetech research joined Pat on the show today to chat about his new documentary which i...

European leaders gather in Paris for emergency summit on Ukraine

17 Feb 2025

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European leaders gather in Paris for emergency summit on Ukraine. We discuss what this meeting will bring with John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor...

Dublin city traders calling for improve level of policing

17 Feb 2025

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Fear among shop owners in Dublin city centre grow following the fatal stabbing of a man over the weekend. Pat discusses this concern with Richard Guin...

Google Ireland removing reviews of schools online

17 Feb 2025

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Google Ireland will be removing reviews of schools online to combat the abuse teachers and schools face online. Pat takes a look at this move by Googl...

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

14 Feb 2025

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We look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio this morning was James Geoghan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South,...

A US news update

14 Feb 2025

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Testimonies continue in the trial of the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie on a West New York stage on 12 August 2022. Also six top prosec...

Friday Valentines Day food with Gareth Mullins

14 Feb 2025

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Chef Gareth Mullins brings us a perfect dish for Valentines weekend.

The prevalence of clothes banks is under the spotlight

14 Feb 2025

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The prevalence of clothes banks is under the spotlight as local authories are been urged to clean up how they are operated. It comes as there are grow...

President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with US Vice President JD Vance

14 Feb 2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will today meet with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Confe...

Why does Ireland spends least on defence among 38 European nations?

14 Feb 2025

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Ireland has the lowest spend on defence as a proportion of its economic wealth out of 38 European states, according to a new study. Why does Ireland s...

Minister Paschal Donohoe on Ireland’s preparation for Trump’s tariffs

14 Feb 2025

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Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe discusses the threats a Trump administration to the Irish economy and how the government will manage the instabil...

The 1983 Davis Cup tie between Ireland and the US

13 Feb 2025

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The 1983 Davis Cup tie between Ireland and the US John McEnroe played on the American team. Matt Doyle, who was the star of the Ireland team, passed a...

Poet Padraig Ó Tuama brings us poems of human connection

13 Feb 2025

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Padraig Ó Tuama’s new anthology takes us through 44 poems on human connection. From the highs to the lows this collection covers all aspects of hum...

Scrapped Arts Council IT project “a massive waste of money”

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cabinet Ministers were left furious after the scrapped Arts Council IT project breached public spending and governance regulation. The issue comes jus...

A group of workers from Pennys win big on the lotto

13 Feb 2025

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A group of workers from Pennys won €250,000 in a syndicate lotto group. This was their first major victory after 10 years. Pat spoke to one of the w...

Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week David discusses a BBC investigation finds that AI's fabricate detail of current events, and are unreliable for reporting. And yet, they...

Will we see peace in Ukraine?

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald trump yesterday spoke with both Russian resident Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and said after that both leaders wan...

How to make your valentines day more sustainable!

13 Feb 2025

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Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland Jo Linehan tell us how to make your valentines day more sustainable.

The causes and treatments of acne

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teaser acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting over 9% of the global population, including people of all ages and skin types. Today w...

How the Omagh bombing impacted peace in Ireland

13 Feb 2025

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Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joined Pat this morning to discuss how it impacted the Good Friday Agreement and peace in Ireland.

Motoring with Conor Faughnan

12 Feb 2025

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What are the rules with regard to older drivers on road and how they can stay safe? All to discuss with Conor Faughnan motoring consultant.

We discuss the shortage of secondary school places

12 Feb 2025

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Shortage of Secondary School places. We take a look at the Nationwide difficulty of getting first choice secondary school places for students and pare...

Diarmuid Gavin tells the story of Ellen Wilmot

12 Feb 2025

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Ellen Wilmot was an English horticulturist and influential member of the Royal Horticultural Society, and a recipient of the first Victoria Medal of H...

Inside Hollywood: Must watch movies this valentines

12 Feb 2025

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Lisa Cannon brings us movie picks for this Valentine weekend.

Green Scene: 'Zombie' Spiders unique to Ireland

12 Feb 2025

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Today on Green Scene, we hear about very large iceberg heading towards the penguin colonies of South Georgia and fungus-Infected 'Zombie' Spiders uniq...

Project 2025 and the Trump administration

12 Feb 2025

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During the run up to the 2024 presidential election, critics of Donald Trump alleged that his second presidency would be inspired by Project 2025, a c...

Where will the government Ministers be on St Patrick's Day?

12 Feb 2025

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Government Ministers will visit almost 40 locations in St Patrick's Day plans. Is this a good idea? Pat discusses this with Richard Boyd Barett, Peopl...

A landmark inquiry into the 1998 Omagh Bombing continues

11 Feb 2025

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A landmark inquiry into the 1998 Omagh Bombing continues in its third week. Families of the victims are recounting the impact of that day and the trag...

Will the East Link Bridge ever be free to cross?

11 Feb 2025

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New figures show close to 100 million euro in revenue has been generated from the Tom Clarke, or East link, toll bridge since Dublin city council too...

Technology: A review of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

11 Feb 2025

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Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra phone and answers listeners technology queries.

Are tax breaks a solution to housing crisis?

11 Feb 2025

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Tax breaks for investment in homebuilding are being considered by Government as a solution to the housing crisis, but will it be met with resistance?&...

President Trump threat to Hamas

11 Feb 2025

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After Hamas yesterday said that it would postpone Saturday’s release of hostages until further notice. Donald Trump said that if all hostages were n...

Why your Valentine is going to cost you double the price!

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host of The Home Show and journalist with The Independent and Sunday Independent Sinead Ryan joined Pat this morning to chat about why your Valentine ...

How do we keep our children safe online?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over one in four children have encountered harmful content online, but in a world where so much of life is online - we ask how can we keep children sa...

Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus on so called 'Ghost Buses'

11 Feb 2025

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Ghost buses, those appearing on timetables but not showing up, have been the subject of much discussion in the past week. Go-Ahead Ireland puts this d...

Ask The Expert: On wills and probate

11 Feb 2025

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Solicitor with Noble Law Solicitors, Dundrum  John Costello is our expert today. John gives advice on making a will and dealing with probate.All ...

Celebrate your friendships!

10 Feb 2025

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Our resident psychotherapist Stephanie Regan on celebrating your friendships and the importance of consolidating the relationships we have.

Our health system has only three specialised eating disorder beds

10 Feb 2025

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Ireland has just three specialised eating disorder beds for the entire country. Despite a plan in 2018 to open 20 more beds by 2023, there are still o...

The mental health epidemic growing in Gaza

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the people of Gaza try to rebuild their life following the ceasefire, the mental health epidemic is growing among survivors. With so many Palestini...