The Pat Kenny Show

Where is our summer?

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite heading into the second week of July, people across the country are still asking - where is our summer?! We speak weather expert Alan O’Reil...

Revolut is set to launch mortgages in the Irish market in 2025

03 Jul 2024

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Revolut are to launch their own mortgages in 2025, we’ll discuss what we expect from the company with Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor, The Ir...

Greece have introduced a six day working week

03 Jul 2024

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Plenty of people give out about working five days a week, so Greece have now changed it – to six days! We’ll go live to Athens to hear about this ...

UNICEF have made an emergency aid appeal as the situation in Gaza worsens

03 Jul 2024

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UNICEF have made an emergency aid appeal as the situation in Gaza worsens. Ivan spoke to Jonathan Crickx, Chief of Communications, UNICEF, Palestine o...

Inside Hollywood: Brat Pack movies

03 Jul 2024

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On Inside Hollywood, Dee Reddy takes a look at the films from the Brat Pack with the release of Brats, a doc on the group which will appear on Disney.

A New Zealand Cat curbing competition has proved controversial

03 Jul 2024

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A New Zealand Cat curbing competition has proved controversial, but is that an approach we should be taking to save our wildlife and eco systems? We d...

Could Rishi Sunak lose his seat in North Yorkshire?

03 Jul 2024

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By this time tomorrow voting in the UK elections will be well underway, and it looks certain that the Labour Party will win an overall majority with K...

Pacific grey whales have shrunk by 13% in two decades

03 Jul 2024

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Pacific grey whales have shrunk by 13% in two decades, according to a new study that sheds light on the impact of climate change on marine mammals, an...

New EV sales are down for June

03 Jul 2024

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New car sales figures for June EV  sales are down 25%. We discuss these figures and more with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor and Columnist for...

Crucial Labour Court talks resume amid flight disruptions

03 Jul 2024

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Aer Lingus and the union representing its pilots are to meet at the Labour Court on Wednesday afternoon. After facilitating eight hours of discussions...

Tech with Jess: A review of the Loop Quiet 2 earplugs

02 Jul 2024

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This week on the show, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Loop Quiet 2 earplugs and also answers listens tech queries.All with...

The drama continues in the Euros

02 Jul 2024

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The drama continues in the Euros with the Portugal Slovenia game heading to penalties, tears from Ronaldo and will Bellingham be allowed to play in En...

Will we see a general election this year ?

02 Jul 2024

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A Fine Gael order has hinted at an upcoming General Election, so what date could it be? And how will it fall for the various parties? All to discuss w...

Josh Crosbie has been looking into Ireland’s coffee culture

02 Jul 2024

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Coffee sales have boomed in recent years and continue to rise. The popularity of coffee has led to many people opting to meet in a café over the...

Trump celebrates an immunity case ruling

02 Jul 2024

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US Supreme Court grants Trump partial immunity in criminal prosecution case. President Biden has condemned the decision. We get the latest on this wit...

There’s a new commission leading the EU

02 Jul 2024

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There’s a new commission leading the EU. Ivan spoke to Jane-Ann McKenna the CEO of Dochas about the EU following the visit to Dublin of the EU Commi...

Infections of COVID and other viruses is on the rise

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Infections of COVID and other viruses is on the rise, with a summer wave apparently upon us. But is there reason to worry? We ask Kingston Mills Profe...

Is big business dictating Dublin's future?

02 Jul 2024

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Several significant changes to the proposed Dublin City Centre Transport Plan have been laid out at a Dublin City Council. The discussion also comes i...

Money habits you should have learnt in school

02 Jul 2024

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Ever wish you learned good money habits at a young age? Sinead Ryan Irish Independent Journalist and Presenter of the Home Show discusses things we ...

The Labour Court are set to intervene in the dispute between Aer Lingus and IALPA

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a new development, a formal Labour Court hearing will be held tomorrow in the dispute between IALPA Pilots and management at Aer Lingus. ...

Ask The Expert: On kids sleep routines

01 Jul 2024

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Our expert will be here to discuss helping your child to sleep during the summer months as school holidays and travel impact their routine. Joining Iv...

A look back on the weekend of sport

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

England make it through to the Euros quarter finals, Galway surprise Dublin in the Senior Football Championship and Wimbledon kicks off today.Kathleen...

Why are NGO's urging the government to change the family courts bill?

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A number of leading NGO's are calling for the reform of the family courts bill that is currently going through the Oireachtas. They believe that as it...

The importance of forgiveness

01 Jul 2024

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Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist and host of the Tough Love Podcast tell us about the importance of forgiveness.

Two NASA astronauts are stranded on the International Space Station

01 Jul 2024

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Trouble in space. Two NASA astronauts are stranded on the International Space Station as concerns over space debris mount. We’ll be finding out just...

New changes to the driver theory test come into effect this week

01 Jul 2024

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Driver Theory Test Changes Coming in to effect this week : As of Monday, July 1, the 2024 version of the driver theory test administered by the RSA wi...

Is there even any money to be made from wool?

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From carpets to slug pellets wool is a versatile natural material. Despite this, there is no money to be made for farmers. An average sheering co...

Four days out from voting in the UK

01 Jul 2024

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With Labour topping all major polls we look ahead to one of the most anticipated general elections in decades with George Parker – Political Editor ...

The latest on the Aer Lingus pilot strike

01 Jul 2024

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Aer Lingus management and the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA) will attend the Labour Court this afternoon in a bid to resolve their ongoing p...

What are your favourite Euros moments?

01 Jul 2024

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Missed goals from Gazza and Robbie Brady’s wonder goal. We take a look at some of the best Euros moments with Colm Boohig, Producer of Off The Ball ...

All the big news stories with our Friday Forum

28 Jun 2024

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We look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this week was  Roisin Shorthall Social Democrats TD for Du...

Its going to be a busy weekend here is what's on!

28 Jun 2024

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 It's going to be a busy weekend in Dublin and across the country. To tell us what you can get to was Food, Travel and Content Creator Eadoain Fi...

Friday Food with Gary O'Hanlon

28 Jun 2024

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Gary O’ Hanlon Executive Chef at the K Club joined Anton this morning with a delicious recipe for Yuk Sung.

Water Supply Project get the green light

28 Jun 2024

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A Water Supply Project, critical to securing Ireland’s economic growth and housing needs for the future, gets a green light. We hear from Angela Rya...

A look to a busy weekend of sport

28 Jun 2024

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We’re into the round of 16 in the Euros and it’s the quarter finals of in the Senior Football Championship in GAA. Kathleen McNamee looks ahead to...

Reaction to the first US Presidential debate of 2024

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The first US Presidential debate of 2024 between Biden & Trump. How did they both fare? To discuss the debate and its outcome was Terry Sheridan&n...

Alistair Campbell has released two new books

28 Jun 2024

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Alistair Campbell joined Anton to chat about his two new books ' Why Politics Matters and 'The Future Of Democracy Is  At Stake'

50th anniversary of Dublin Pride

28 Jun 2024

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Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of Dublin Pride. To look back on the 50 years was Oisin O’ Reilly CEO, Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre. 

The latest on the Aer Lingus pilot strike

28 Jun 2024

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Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security expert joined Anton with the latest on the Aer Lingus strike.

College course advice with the CAO change of mind form is due on the 1st July

27 Jun 2024

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The CAO change of mind form is due on the 1st July. To talk us through the options and what you need to think about for course options, Brian Mooney G...

Why Europe is falling behind in the technology revolution

27 Jun 2024

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Professor Luke O’Neill on why Europe is falling behind in the technology revolution that is happening right now.

The physical and emotional impact of Herpes

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The physical and emotional impact of Herpes. We discuss with Dr Aisling Loy Consultant in sexual health at St James's Hospital & Himerus Health C...

‘Arrested for doing his job’

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

‘Arrested for doing his job’. We hear about the trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich with Larry Donnelly, Columnist & law lecturer at the u...

Are you ready to 'Shake It Off' to Taylor Swift?

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Superfans, glitter and celebrity sightings. We hear what can be expected this weekend with the arrival of international star Taylor Swift Emily Keegan...

Josh Crosbie reports on Dublin’s transport system and how its monitored

27 Jun 2024

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It’s believed around 600,000 people are expected in Dublin over the weekend with a number of events taking place.This will obviously put extra press...

Will a €2,000 sign on bonus encourage new teachers?

27 Jun 2024

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Teachers to get €2,000 sign on bonus for taking up a full-time position. Will it be enough? Anton discusses this with John Boyle INTO General S...

Gardening: Taking care of your roses

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Smyth  Head gardener of RHSI Bellefield  in Shinrone, Co Offaly joined Anton this morning to give listeners gardening tips an...

Just one day to go until America’s historic presidential debate kicks off.

26 Jun 2024

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Just one day to go until America’s historic presidential debate kicks off. We discuss what can be expected from Trump and Biden with Terry Sheridan ...

Pros and cons of having an off-peak wedding

26 Jun 2024

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Have you ever considered getting married on a Tuesday in January? This week we take a look at the pros and cons of having an off-peak wedding with Sar...

A new direction for RTE, but will it fix the problems?

26 Jun 2024

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A new direction for RTE, but will it fix the problems? To discuss further was Sinn Fein TD and Chair of the Public Accounts Committee Brian Stanl...

Half of all Babies will not get vital RSV immunization warn pharmacists

26 Jun 2024

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Half of all Babies will not get vital RSV immunization warn pharmacists. We hear why with Half of all Babies will NOT get vital RSV immunization warn ...

Inside Hollywood: The movies of the great Donal Sutherland

26 Jun 2024

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On Inside Hollywood we take a look at the films of the late great Donald Sutherland with Dee Reddy Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator.

How a mosquito release might help save endangered birds

26 Jun 2024

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How mosquito release might help save endangered birds. Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland joined Anton to d...

Aer Lingus pilots begin work to rule

26 Jun 2024

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Hundreds of flights at risk as Aer Lingus pilots begin work to rule. We hear how travellers, travel agents and hotels will be effected. Anton spoke to...

Are EVs as green as we think they are?

26 Jun 2024

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Are EVs as green as we think they are? And penalty point offences for dangerous tyres are not being enforced. We discuss with Conor Faughnan, Transpor...

The transformative role of Neurologic Music Therapy

26 Jun 2024

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“When Words Fail, Music Speaks” so says Shane Cassidy a NEURO Music Therapist who is highlighting the transformative role of Neurologic Music...

Industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots is underway

26 Jun 2024

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Industrial action by aer lingus pilots is underway. We went live to Dublin Airport with Newstalk Reporter Stephaine Rohan and also joining Anton was C...

How to avoid ticket scams

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Swift will grace the Irish stage in the Aviva on Friday but should you trust any ticket offers. To give us some advice was Sinead Ryan – Jour...

Memes that have been reinvented by AI

25 Jun 2024

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This week, Killian Ginnity Digital Content Producer Newstalk takes a look at the memes that have been reinvented by AI and also we hear about the One ...

Barnardos launch campaign for kids against domestic violence and abuse.

25 Jun 2024

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Every day, thousands of children and young people across Ireland are impacted by domestic violence and abuse.  At least 1 in 4 children Barnardos wo...

Is Dublin city safe?

25 Jun 2024

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Following recent attacks on public transport, we ask, is Dublin safe?  To discuss with Anton was Janet Horner  Councillor for Dublin City Ce...

What to do if you are due to fly with Aer Lingus?

25 Jun 2024

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We get the latest on the ongoing Aer Lingus dispute, is there any end in sight. Also we get advice if you are due to fly Aer Lingus in the coming days...

Julian Assange has been released from UK prison

25 Jun 2024

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Julian Assange has been released from UK prison we get all the details on this breaking news with Scott Lucas aProfessor and political analyst at the ...

Mental Health facilities in Ireland are struggling to meet minimum standards

25 Jun 2024

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Mental Health facilities in Ireland are struggling to meet minimum standards, according to the latest Mental Health Commission Report 2023. To discuss...

Aer Lingus and IALPA agree to labour court talks

25 Jun 2024

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Aer Lingus and IALPA agree to labour court talks but what does this mean for passengers? We get an update from Mark Tighe the IALPA President.  

Ask The Expert: On pensions

24 Jun 2024

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Our expert today was David Quinn who is Managing Director of Investwise Financial Planning and David gives some great advice on planning for your pens...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rules out ending Gaza war

24 Jun 2024

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rules out ending Gaza war. We get the latest from Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the L...

A look back on a busy weekend of sport

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Huge GAA action with knockout hurling and surprising results in the football over the weekend but what about the Hungary Scotland game, the most drama...

House buyers are paying 30K above asking price as house prices continue to rise

24 Jun 2024

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House prices in some cities rise 12pc in past year as supply constraints take toll. Anton was joined on the show by Karl Deeter  Financial Adviso...

How to stay safe on holidays

24 Jun 2024

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We get all the tips and advice on staying safe this holiday with Pol O’Conghaile - Travel Editor, Irish Independent.

How are pharmacies coping with shortages of key medicines

24 Jun 2024

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Due to shortages of key medicines, pharmacists have been forced to dispense unlicensed products. The MD of Azure Pharmaceuticals Sandra Gannon joined ...

Concerns are mounting around the misuse of Ozempic in Ireland

24 Jun 2024

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It's been called a game changer in the battle against obesity, but concerns are mounting around the misuse of Ozempic in Ireland. Are the thin using i...

Should we be encouraging kids to be an influencer?

24 Jun 2024

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"When I grow up I want to be an influencer" but should we be encouraging kids to make it online? We discuss all with Tanya Sweeney  Columnis...

Aer Lingus row intensifies

24 Jun 2024

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Aer Lingus row intensifies as pilots and management engage in heated exchanges. We get the latest with Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish T...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

21 Jun 2024

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Today Gareth Mullins brings us a wonderful dessert to try this weekend. A summer berry pavlova perfect for a sunny weekend.

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

21 Jun 2024

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Joining Pat in studio for the Friday Forum was Marian Harkin, Independent TD Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator and also Phil...

The first Irish person in space Norah Patten

21 Jun 2024

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Pat was joined on the show this morning by Dr. Norah Patten ad Aeronautical Engineer and who will be the first Irish person in space,

An Irish ex-pat living in North Israel

21 Jun 2024

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We go live to Tel Aviv where an Irish ex-pat says Ireland is misunderstanding the war between Israel and Hamas. Speaking to Pat this morning was Dr. D...

What should you disclose to someone buying your house?

21 Jun 2024

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What should you disclose to someone buying your house? The do and do nots of buying and selling a home and how to do proper due diligence as a bu...

India’s catastrophic heatwave

21 Jun 2024

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Why an exam has sparked national outrage in India plus the heatwave that is taking over the country. Rahul Bedi Journalist in New Delhi in India ...

A solider walks free from court after unprovoked attack on a woman

21 Jun 2024

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A serving soldier who beat a woman unconscious in a random street attack, and boasted about it on social media, has walked free from court after being...

A look ahead to the busy weekend of sport

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More Euros action, hurling knockouts and the Women’s PGA Championship. John Duggan looks ahead to the weekend sport.

Increases in solar power and where can we go from here

21 Jun 2024

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Nearly 300,000 homes could be powered by solar power as it increases by over 40%. Speaking to Pat this morning was Conall Bolger CEO of Irish Sol...

Latest update on the upcoming Aer Lingus pilot strike

21 Jun 2024

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We have the latest update on the upcoming Aer Lingus pilot strike with travel expert Eoghan Corry.

Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

21 Jun 2024

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David Robert Grimes author and disinformation expert discusses Trump disinformation against China and when health care providers (docto...

Things to do this weekend

21 Jun 2024

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Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator brings us some great suggestions for things to do this weekend.

Some interesting facts about the Euros of the past

21 Jun 2024

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Cameron Hill, Digital Producer OTB brings us some interesting facts about the Euros of the past as the 2024 tournament gets underway.

How often should you wash your clothes?

21 Jun 2024

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How often should you wash your clothes? Pat asked Laura De Barra Author of Garment Goddess: How to buy, care for and increase the lifetime of your clo...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Jinx'

20 Jun 2024

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John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime takes a look at 'The Jinx' in this week's 'Boxed'.

Meeting the gravediggers

20 Jun 2024

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The Irish funeral is known around the world for its unique mourning traditions and how we celebrate life. There are many roles involved in a cere...

Neil Jordan chats to Pat about his new memoir, Amnesiac

20 Jun 2024

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Acclaimed screenwriter and director Neil Jordan chats to Pat about his new memoir, 'Amnesiac'.

Why is there so many colds, bugs and covid going around?

20 Jun 2024

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Why is there so many colds, bugs and covid going around and how can we tell if they are serious? And what to pack in your travel medicine bag. To tell...

Dublin Airport may be forced to breach its passenger cap

20 Jun 2024

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Dublin Airport may be forced to breach its passenger cap that’s according to CEO Kenny Jacobs who joined Pat this morning on the show.

Will Rishi Sunak lose his seat in the upcoming election?

20 Jun 2024

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Will Rishi Sunak be the first sitting Prime Minister to lose his seat in the upcoming election? It certainly looks likely. We get the latest from Enda...

There has been a major crackdown on those arriving without passports r

20 Jun 2024

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There has been a major crackdown on those arriving without passports resulting in 100 prosecutions this year alone. We get the details from Aisling Mo...

Tales behind the creation of some of the world’s most remarkable gardens

19 Jun 2024

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Diarmuid Gavin tells the tales behind the creation of some of the world’s most remarkable gardens.

How to lower the risk of car theft and break-ins

19 Jun 2024

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Anti-social behaviour becoming more prevalent on the Luas and how to lower the risk of car theft and break-ins. All to discuss with Conor Faughnan Tra...

Author Karin Slaughter on her new book ‘This Is Why We Lied’

19 Jun 2024

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Joining Pat today on the show best selling author Karin Slaughter. Karin chats about her new book 'This Is Why We Lied'.

Inside Hollywood: Best holiday movies

19 Jun 2024

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Dirty Dancing, Sideways and Before Sunrise - on Inside Hollywood we take a look at the best holiday movies with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural ...

Eamon Ryan, Former Leader of the Green Party

19 Jun 2024

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A leadership contest is expected to get underway following the departure of Green party leader, Minister Eamon Ryan joined Pat in studio this morning.