The Pat Kenny Show

An extraordinary assessment of Stephen Donnelly’s management of the health department

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Exceptionally frustrating” - New documents reveal Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohue’s extraordinary assessment of Stephen Donnelly’...

Boris Johnson evidence at the UK’s COVID Inquiry

07 Dec 2023

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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back giving evidence at the UK Covid Inquiry. Enda Brady Presenter of TRT World brought us the latest.

Reaction to the fourth Republican debate

07 Dec 2023

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No clear winner? Terry Sheridan brings us all the details from the fourth Republican debate which took place last night.

The Business of: Bottling & Canning 

07 Dec 2023

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The business of bottling and canning of Alcoholic and Soft Drinks with Joe Lynam Newstalk's Business Editor.All with thanks to Croke Park Meeting and ...

The first Irish sign language cafe has opened in Dublin

07 Dec 2023

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Henry McKean visits Irelands first ever sign language café and speaks to patrons and staff about the impact the hopes to make with the initiative.

Sustainable Christmas gifts ideas

07 Dec 2023

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From crackers to food waste and even gift ideas we hear how to do Christmas more sustainably with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the S...

Buyers need to earn at least 128k to afford a new home in Dublin

07 Dec 2023

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Buyers need to earn at least 128k to afford a new home in Dublin. A new report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has found that the nation...

Advice to not ignore health issues and get checked

06 Dec 2023

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Pat was joined on the show by Shauna Stubbs who advises listeners not to ignore health issues after she had to postpone her wedding when her 31-year-o...

Gifting for the Gardener in Your Life

06 Dec 2023

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What makes the perfect gift for the Gardener in your Life So what are the top Gardening gifts this Year? Paraic Horkan brings us loads of suggestions.

Corny: The last Irishman in the NFL

06 Dec 2023

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The Last Irishman in the NFL: A Celebratory Podcast of Resilience, Triumph, and the Return of the Irish to the NFL. Pat spoke to the podcast Producer ...

Inside Hollywood: Classic movies to watch this Christmas

06 Dec 2023

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This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon takes a look at the 1971 all-time favourite Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

One year since the launch of Chat GPT

06 Dec 2023

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It is one year since the launch of Chat GPT. We reflect on the huge developments of the software and we’ll have predictions for what AI could look ...

Remembering the late great Rosemary Smith

06 Dec 2023

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Rally driver Rosemary Smith passed away yesterday. We pay tribute to the trailblazing woman she was with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor for Sunday...

Reports of the ‘fiercest fighting’ in Gaza

06 Dec 2023

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There are reports of the ‘fiercest fighting’ in Gaza since the conflict began. We get an update from Scott Lucas Professor & Political Analyst...

Green Scene: Speedy shrimp

06 Dec 2023

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Speedy shrimp and how birds need to be good singers, but can’t be one-hit wonders! All up to discuss in this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freem...

The glitz and the glam comes out at Christmas

06 Dec 2023

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"Christmas party season has well and truly kicked off and it will be in full swing until the New Year." "It's not only toy shops and grocery stor...

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee survived the confidence motion

06 Dec 2023

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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee survived the confidence motion against her with the Dáil debate that followed proving lively. Ireland Editor for t...

Tech With Jess: Christmas tech gift ideas

05 Dec 2023

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This week, Jess Kelly will bring us some more gift ideas including Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Follow on report from the flooding in Middleton

05 Dec 2023

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6 weeks on from the catastrophic flooding that seriously impacted local businesses in Middleton County Cork our southern reporter Jamie O’Hara visit...

Dear Gay: Letters written to the Gay Byrne Show

05 Dec 2023

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Dear Gay is a book about the late Gay Byrne that has been written by his daughter Suzy which discusses the impact he had on the public during Ireland...

Man V Ocean Documentary

05 Dec 2023

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We talk to two adventurous men who set sail from New York City to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Galway. Their adventure is featured in a new documentary...

Ireland’s only photographer to win a Pulitzer Prize

05 Dec 2023

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From winning a Pulitzer Prize for his work to quitting at the peak of his career, Pat was joined on the show by Cathal McNaughton an Irish photographe...

Ask The Expert

04 Dec 2023

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Our 'Ask The Expert' joining Pat this morning was Enda Dooley an Audiologist at Hidden Hearing.

A call for a National Traveller Mental Health Strategy

04 Dec 2023

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On December 5th Travellers and their supporters will take to the streets of Dublin, demanding a National Traveller Mental Health Strategy from the Go...

Travel With Pól : Christmas markets

04 Dec 2023

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Pól Ó Conghaile  Travel Editor, Irish Independent brings us recommendations of the best Christmas market, holiday breaks, and deals over ...

Tiny living robots made from human cells

04 Dec 2023

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Have you recently donated your cells to science? Well, they might have been used to create tiny new living robots. To explain more Pat was joined on t...

The cost of visiting your GP differs across the country

04 Dec 2023

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We discuss how over a third of people are paying more than €50 for a visit to their GP with Dr Ernan Gallagher Clinical lead, Centric Dermatology Se...

A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport

04 Dec 2023

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The Irish women’s football team lost out to Hungry, another loss for MU and all the rest of the weekend sports Kathleen McNamee  Digital p...

Russian Supreme Court has banned The International LGBT Public Movement

04 Dec 2023

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In a hugely significant move criticised by many, the Russian Supreme Court has banned an organisation that it calls “extremist” - The Internationa...

The Israeli military is targeting Hamas command centers,

04 Dec 2023

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The Israeli military is targeting Hamas command centers, weapons storage, and naval forces after the ceasefire fell apart on Friday. We get ...

News round up with Fionnan Sheahan

01 Dec 2023

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From our Christmas Show live from the Ananatra The Marker Hotel in Dublin   We take a look at the news stories of the day with Ireland Edit...

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

01 Dec 2023

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Our Friday Forum looked back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat this morning was Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Bay South an...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

01 Dec 2023

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Gareth Mullins has taken two lucky listeners Deirdre and Pauline under his skilled chef wing to show them how to cook this morning we see how they ar...

Why we love Dublin

01 Dec 2023

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Dublin in the Rare Auld Times: We discuss why recent events shouldn’t overshadow the city that so many of us call home with Andrea Horan Dublin...

How to navigate the work Christmas party

01 Dec 2023

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The do’s and don'ts at the Christmas party with Allison Keating, Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Actor Liam Cunningham

01 Dec 2023

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This morning broadcasting live from The Anantara Marker Hotel, Pat was joined by an Irish actor known for his iconic role in The Guard and Game of Thr...

Two lucky listeners learn to cook with Chef Gareth Mullins

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We meet the two lucky listeners who will be learning to cook a dish with Chef Gareth Mullins as we broadcast live from the Ananatra The Marker Hotel i...

The sound of Music in NCH this December

30 Nov 2023

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Looking for things to do over the festive period? The sound of music returns to the National Concert Hall this December and we speak to the show Direc...

The business of: Mobile phones

30 Nov 2023

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This week, Joe Lynam takes a look at the Business of how mobiles are designed, manufactured, and distributed.All with thanks to Croke Park Meetings An...

Light Up a Light for Our Lady’s Hospice

30 Nov 2023

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We hear from Our Lady’s Hospice on their annual Light Up A Life Remembrance Ceremony. Speaking to Pat this morning was Ger Kelly Resident of the Hos...

Minister Eamon Ryan on COP 28

30 Nov 2023

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With Cop28 kicking off in Dubai today Pat spoke to the Minister for Transport, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan.

International Union of Immunological Societies meeting 2023

30 Nov 2023

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Professor Luke O’Neill joined us on the line from this year's International Union of Immunological Societies meeting in Cape Town and informed...

The one size fits all solution to managing a chronic illness 

30 Nov 2023

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Dr Noel McCaffrey from ExWell Medical discusses how exercise can be a one-size-fits-all solution to managing chronic illnesses. We’re also joined b...

What measures will our streets feel safer?

30 Nov 2023

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Body cams and water cannons, will these make our streets feel safer? Pat discussed this with Dr Jack Nolan, Lecturer At UCD and Retried Assistant...

How to save on energy bills this winter

30 Nov 2023

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We hear how to save on energy bills this winter in a bid to live more sustainability  Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sun...

A truce between Israel and Hamas extends for another day

30 Nov 2023

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The truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended for one more day. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Oliver McTernan Conflict Mediato...

Gardening : Christmas plants

29 Nov 2023

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Paraic Horkan brings us some advice on dressing your Home for Christmas with colour and scent from Indoor plants.

Inside Hollywood: Dramatic movies of the 1980’s

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at the most dramatic movies of the 1980's.

Is it actually love for Lexie Byrne?

29 Nov 2023

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Is it actually love for Lexie Byrne? Writer and filmmaker Caroline Grace Cassidy will be in to discuss her new book which is the last in the Lexie Byr...

Luba Healy on her humanitarian aid trip to her home country

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Israel/Palestine conflict has moved the situation in Ukraine down the agenda but it is far from over.A Ukrainian woman living in Ireland Luba Heal...

Green Scene: Its the eve of COP 28

29 Nov 2023

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On the eve of Cop28 Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses whether keeping below 1.5 degrees is stil...

Squid Games Irish contestant

29 Nov 2023

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Dreams of Disneyland and 4 million dollars, we speak to Squid Games reality TV show contestant Mikie Bowe.

How should the Government and police deal with the Dublin rioters?

29 Nov 2023

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Punitive prison sentences and social welfare cuts - How should the government and police deal with the Dublin rioters? And how can we monitor future i...

The great gadget gift guide €250 and under

28 Nov 2023

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Christmas is just around the corner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the annual great gadget guide. We take a look at gifts ...

The great gadget gift guide €150 and under

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is just around the corner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the annual great gadget guide. We take a look at gifts ...

Author Paul Lynch winner of The Booker Prize

28 Nov 2023

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Straight after his win of The Booker Prize Pat spoke to author Paul Lynch.

The great gadget gift guide €50 and under

28 Nov 2023

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Christmas is just around the corner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the annual great gadget guide. In this part we look at ...

Should you get pet insurance?

28 Nov 2023

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The cost of pet insurance should you get it and is it worth it? Pete Wedderburn, better known as Pete the Vet joined Pat on the show to discuss.

Will you be dining out in Dublin City this Christmas?

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With restaurants closing down, the cost of living crisis continuing, and fears over further rioting, will people be eating out in Dublin's city centre...

Ask The Expert: On family law

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our expert today was Keith Walsh Family Law Solicitor and took listeners' questions.

Navigating complicated family relationships at Christmas

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical Psychotherapist and Host of the podcast Tough Love  Stephanie Regan gives advice on navigating complicated family relationships at ...

Venice day tripper fee

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For 29 days from April to mid-July, day trippers who visit the iconic city will be charged five euros for a QR code that will be checked at seven acce...

What is it like to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult?

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? We hear from Ailin Kennedy Musician, Mountain runner, now ADHD Coach who was diagnosed as an ad...

The Taoiseach has defended a tweet where he referred to released hostage Emily Hand as “lost” and now returned

27 Nov 2023

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The Taoiseach has defended a tweet where he referred to released hostage Emily Hand as “lost” and now returned. To get a reaction Anton spoke to ...

A look back on the weekend of sport

27 Nov 2023

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A look back on the weekend of sport with Kathleen McNamee Presenter of COYGIG pod and digital producer 

Could facial recognition measures help the Gardaí?

27 Nov 2023

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The future of policing in Ireland could facial recognition measures help the gardai? To discuss further Anton was joined on the show by Martin Heydon...

How to stay stylish this holiday season.

27 Nov 2023

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It’s Christmas party season and we will hear from Aoife Dunican Owner of The Style Bob on how to stay stylish this holiday season. 

More hostages released by Hamas

27 Nov 2023

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Hamas says it is seeking to extend the current four-day pause in fighting with Israel. We get the latest from Duncan Bullivant, Special Advisor to th...

Minister Paschal Donohoe on the riots in Dublin last night

24 Nov 2023

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e Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform joined Pat to give his reaction like many others on the unrest and riots in Dublin city cen...

Our Friday Forum discuss last night riots

24 Nov 2023

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Our Friday Forum gave their reaction to last night's Dublin City Riots. Joining Pat this morning was Verona Murphy – Independent TD for Wexford, Cat...

A sneak preview of The Toy Show.

24 Nov 2023

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The Toy Show gets its 4th host tonight. The jewel in the Late Late crown has survived a musical and a lot of noise around the RTE crisis. At 9.35pm to...

Reaction to the riots with Mannix Flynn

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We will be discussing more of the impact the riots in Dublin City Centre have had on the capital with Mannix Flynn Independent Dublin City Counsellor.

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins: Chocolate chip cookie and a homemade hot chocolate...

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Mullins will be giving us a recipe for a chocolate chip cookie and a homemade hot chocolate... all in preparation for the Toy Show!All with tha...

Bus drivers attacked and buses set alight

24 Nov 2023

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Bus drivers attacked and buses set alight in the capital last night. We get a reaction from Dermot O'Leary General Secretary of the National Bus ...

Lorries carrying aid have made their way into Gaza from Egypt

24 Nov 2023

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Lorries carrying aid have made their way into Gaza from Egypt after a four-day pause in fighting takes effect. We have the latest from the former hea...

More reaction to the violent scenes in Dublin City Centre last night

24 Nov 2023

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After the violent scenes in Dublin City Centre last night, we talk about the repercussions with Paul Williams Crime Journalist with The Irish Ind...

Minister Simon Harris on the riots in Dublin City

24 Nov 2023

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Pat was joined on the show this morning by the Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris about the riots that unfolded last night. Also ...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Crown' Season 6

23 Nov 2023

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It's the beginning of the end for The Crown Season 6 opens in Paris amid the glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower and the gut-wrenching sounds of a c...

Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich

23 Nov 2023

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The hostage release has been delayed until Friday, we get the latest from Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich who joined Pat in studio...

Knock on effects of the Dublin Airport passenger cap

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The DAA has warned the current passenger cap will have a major impact on upcoming sporting events such as the Six Nations and the 2024 UEFA Europa Lea...

Benefits of extreme heat in a sauna followed by extreme cold water.

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Open sea swimming took off during lockdown and since then there has been a rise in saunas popping up on beaches and rivers across the country. &n...

In The Blood; My Life In And Out Of Football’ by Pat Spillane

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former All-Ireland winner and renowned Sunday Game pundit Pat Spillane joined Pat in the studio to discuss his new book, ‘In The Blood; My Life In ...

The end of The Triple Lock

23 Nov 2023

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Tánaiste Micheál Martin has announced plans to scrap the Triple Lock which prevents Ireland from deploying troops overseas without UN approval. To d...

The Business Of: Dating

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Joe Lynam takes a look at the Business of Dating apps and how successful they are, both for their users and owners.All with thanks to Croke...

Oscar Pistorius gets another chance at parole

23 Nov 2023

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Oscar Pistorius gets another chance at parole after nearly a decade in prison for the death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Top tips on how to protect your skin this winter 

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From SPF to glove-wearing and heavy-duty moisturizer, we give you all the top tips on how to protect your skin this winter with Professor Niki R...

Release of hostages wont happen before Friday

23 Nov 2023

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The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national securi...

Inside Hollywood: 80’s movies favourites

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon, we’ll be talking comedy movies from the 80s including Tootsie and Trading Places!

Gardening: Picking the perfect Christmas tree

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Horticulturist and keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens Paraic Horkan joined Pat this morning with tips and advice on picking ...

A memory from the Toy Show

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pat was joined on the show by Tody Kane a Girls Aloud fan who was surprised by the band themselves – mid-Toy Show all the way back in 2003.

Henry McKean reports on Irish Design Week

22 Nov 2023

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Irish Design Week tries to promote and advocate national and international design in Ireland. Henry McKean visited the design capital of Ireland, Kilk...

How the news of the assassination of JFK was heard in Ireland

22 Nov 2023

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How the news of the assassination of JFK was presented in the US and in Ireland. Newstalk Reporter Simon Tierney explains on the 60th anniversary of t...

Motoring: The latest on Dublin Bus and Busconnects,

22 Nov 2023

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Disincentives for buying EV cars and the latest on Dublin Bus and Busconnects, what has happened to the project? Transport Consultant  Conor Fau...

Israel update as truce agreed

22 Nov 2023

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The start time of the truce between Israel and Hamas is set to be announced in the next 24 hours, we get the latest with Freelance Journalist Hannah M...

What does the future hold now for Stephen Kenny

22 Nov 2023

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What does the future hold now for Stephen Kenny and the Irish football team? We hear from Nathan Murphy from Off The Ball.

Israel and Hamas agree to a truce

22 Nov 2023

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Israel and Hamas agreed to a truce that would see 50 hostages released. But what happens next? For more on this Pat spoke to Duncan Bullivant Special ...

Green Scene: Greenland's glaciers melting faster than we thought

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greenland glaciers are receding twice as fast as in the 20th century and just leaving trees to grow could store carbon emissions. All up for discussio...

Tech: Review of the new Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Kelly will join us next to review the new Samsung Galaxy Buds FE.

What are cultural rights?

21 Nov 2023

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What are cultural rights and what is the role of local government in implementing them? Alexandra Xanthaki, UN Special Rapporteur in Cultural Rights j...

COVID inquiry continues in the UK

21 Nov 2023

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It’s the turn of the scientists to give evidence this week for the Covid inquiry in the UK. Enda Brady TRT World Presenter brings us the latest det...