The Pat Kenny Show

Antony Blinken to meet Israeli leaders

09 Jan 2024

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to meet Israeli leaders today amidst highlighted tensions following the killing of a senior Hezbollah lead...

Dublin City Council close City Centre laneway

09 Jan 2024

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Dublin city council has said they are ‘unable to control’ a city centre laneway and will have to close it due to antisocial behaviour. Cllr. Manni...

Ireland to face a shortage of nursing home beds - ESRI

09 Jan 2024

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Older people living in rural Ireland will face a shortage of nursing home beds close to home according to new research from the ESRI. Tadgh Daly,...

Should there be an EU army?

09 Jan 2024

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The European Union should form its own combined army that could play a role in peacekeeping and preventing conflict, Italian foreign minister Antonio ...

Ask The Expert: On Mortgages

08 Jan 2024

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In this week’s ask the expert Martina Hennessy from Doddle Mortgages will talk all things mortgages including how to boost your chances of becoming ...

A new system to monitor glucose levels for people with type 1 diabetes

08 Jan 2024

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People of all ages with type 1 diabetes will now have access to a new system to help them to monitor their glucose levels. Speaking to Pat this mornin...

A big night for the Irish at the Golden Globes

08 Jan 2024

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A big night for the Irish at the Golden Globes as Cillian Murphy takes home the Best Actor award for his incredible performance in Oppenheimer, direct...

Is theatre etiquette dying out?

08 Jan 2024

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Actor and Comedian Pat Shortt joins us to talk about the do’s and more importantly don’ts when it comes to theatre etiquette.

All-Ireland Club football Semi Final goes ahead in bad fog

08 Jan 2024

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A lot happening in the All-Ireland Club Semi finals over the weekend while in the FA cup, Arsenal were left disappointed by a Liverpool team minus Sal...

Jobs forecast in the property sector for 2024

08 Jan 2024

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We hear about the jobs forecast in the property sector for 2024 with Avril Clare the Managing Director, Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd. 

Child maintenance payments could be taken at source by revenue

08 Jan 2024

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Child maintenance payments could be taken at source by revenue we hear what this means for one parent families with Keith Walsh family law solicitor.

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

05 Jan 2024

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A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning was Fionnan Sheahan – Ireland Editor, Independent.ie , Brid Sm...

Tinsel town moves West

05 Jan 2024

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Tinsel town moves West, we take a look at the film and tv boom in the Mid-West region with Regional film manager in the Mid-West.

Friday Food with Gary O'Hanlon

05 Jan 2024

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On this week's 'Friday Food' chef Gary O’Hanlon will be talking us through how to make a delicious chicken puttanesca.All with thanks to Cully &...

Minister criticizes portion sizes in restaurants

05 Jan 2024

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Let them eat cake, as long as it’s a small portion: We’ll hear about Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue approach to food waste and reaction...

John Duggan previews the weekend of sport

05 Jan 2024

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FA Cup third round and the club football All-Ireland semi-finals John Duggan joined us to preview the weekend sport.

Gardai patrol Dublin 4 centre intended for asylum seekers

05 Jan 2024

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Gardai have taken to patrolling a new center intended for Asylum seekers amid fears of targeting by anti-immigrant protestors. To get the latest Ivan ...

How can we deal with depression in January.

05 Jan 2024

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As the evenings are darker and it is harder for some people to see light in their daily lives. How can we deal with depression in January? To tell us...

Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison today

05 Jan 2024

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Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison today, we’ll get the latest live from Johannesburg with Bernadette Wicks Reporter with Eye Witness...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Mission to Burnley'

04 Jan 2024

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John Fardy brings us more viewing recommendations for the new year and today he features 'Mission to Burnley' in this week's Boxed.

What are you right when returning Christmas presents?

04 Jan 2024

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Having second thoughts about Christmas presents? Consumer expert Sinead Ryan will breakdown your rights when returning Christmas presents.

Shane Hannon on young sporting prodigies

04 Jan 2024

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With Luke Littler making it to the final of the World Championship in Darts, Shane Hannon from Off The Ball looks at other young sporting prodigies

New President of the European Southern Observatory’s Council.

04 Jan 2024

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Professor Tom Ray joins us following his appointment as President of the European Southern Observatory’s Council.

Unsealed Epstein documents implicate big names

04 Jan 2024

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Unsealed Epstein documents implicate big names while Trump heads to the Supreme Court, we get the latest from the US with Terry Sheridan Managing Edit...

War in Ukraine ongoing for almost two years now

04 Jan 2024

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A mediated exchange by the United Arab Emirates has seen a total of 230 Ukrainian people released from Russian captivity. With Ukraine releasing 248 R...

Does dry January make tough month tougher?

04 Jan 2024

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Does dry January give you a new lease of life or make an already tough month tougher? We’ll speak to one woman who tried 30 days of no alcohol and n...

Why are cafes across the country closing?

04 Jan 2024

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A spate of small cafe closures across the country has left many questioning what kind of issues are facing the industry giving the busyness of the Chr...

Disney no longer has rights to its infamous character Mickey Mouse

04 Jan 2024

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Disney no longer has rights to its infamous character Mickey Mouse, which has allowed us to see the cartoon in a brand-new light. We want to know what...

A tense situation between Lebanon and Israel

04 Jan 2024

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After the break, a tense situation remains between Lebanon and Israel as fears grow of a conflict spillover. We get the latest from Alistair Bunkall&n...

Cutting edge visitor attraction with big plans

04 Jan 2024

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Entrepreneur Paddy Dunning Founder and CEO of The Giant Company  explains his latest venture, a giant digital statue with big plans.

State to pay for doctors to train in the North if they take up work after qualifying

04 Jan 2024

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State to pay for doctors to train in the North if they take up work after qualifying. We get more on this and reaction with Chris Luke Columnist with ...

Family of Imelda Keenan urge the police to upgrade her case to a murder

03 Jan 2024

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Imelda Keenan vanished without a trace in January 1993 in Waterford, leaving her family devastated and seeking answers for nearly 30 years. described ...

Inside Hollywood: Golden Globes Irish

03 Jan 2024

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Inside Hollywood: Golden Globes, Lisa Canon takes us through Ireland’s all star nominees. 

Gardening with Paraic Horkan

03 Jan 2024

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Paraic tells us how to protect your garden plants from the frost and cold.

Styling your wardrobe for the New Year

03 Jan 2024

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As we head into a new year, we need to keep up with the new fashion trends. Aoife Duncian Image consultant, motivational speaker and owner of Style Bo...

US news update with Larry Donnelly

03 Jan 2024

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In US news, the president of Harvard University has resigned after plagiarism allegations and Donald Trump appeals against Maine’s top election offi...

How reindeer chew their food while napping

03 Jan 2024

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Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland joins us for this week's Green Scene and tells us how on how reindeer ch...

Motoring: Increased calls for lower speed limits

03 Jan 2024

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Hospital car parking charges, Garda traffic corps and increased calls for lower speed limits, all to discuss with transport consultant Conor Faughnan...

Why January is the best time to be booking your holidays

03 Jan 2024

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Why January is the best time to be booking your holidays and the brand new routes that are opening up this year. All up for discussion with Eoghan Cor...

A new year, a new career

03 Jan 2024

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A new year, a new career. We will be talking about how to reinvent ourselves in a new career throughout 2024 with Caroline Reidy Managing Director of ...

The Israeli army has said it is "prepared for any scenario" after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas's deputy chief,

03 Jan 2024

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The Israeli army has said it is "prepared for any scenario" after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas's deputy chief, raising fears the war in Gaza c...

Steps to make a lasting impact to your digital life in 2024

02 Jan 2024

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Jess Kelly gives up with some simple steps you can take that will make a lasting impact to your digital life in 2024 .

How to make resolutions and keep them!

02 Jan 2024

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Forget the hysteria around New Years resolutions, Stephanie Regan joins us to tell us how to make resolutions and keep them!

With a UK election looming, did Rishi Sunak keep his promise on his five pledges?

02 Jan 2024

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With a UK election looming, did Rishi Sunak keep his promise on his five pledges? Enda Brady joins us to take a look at the looming year in UK politic...

The annual January trolley crisis is looming

02 Jan 2024

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From hospital trollies to hospital food, we will look at what to expect from the Irish health sector this year with Paul Cullen Irish Times Health Edi...

The 16-year-old darts hero

02 Jan 2024

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The 16-year-old darts hero and a surprise win for Ulster over Leinster Kathleen McNamee joins us next for our sports review.

Israel signals a new phase of military offensive in Gaza

02 Jan 2024

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Israel signals a new phase of military offensive in Gaza. We get the latest from Duncan Bulivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keepi...

2024 will be a big year for national and international politics

02 Jan 2024

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It will be a big year for national and international politics we take a look at the year ahead with Louise Burne  Political Correspondent, Irish ...

The big sustainable Christmas clean up

02 Jan 2024

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Right so, Christmas is over. Let’s start the big sustainable clean up. Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland ...

Toll increases have come into effect across the country

02 Jan 2024

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Toll increases have come into effect across the country but is the increase too much for those already struggling in a cost of living crisis?Peadar T...

Our Friday Forum looks back at the biggest stories of the year

22 Dec 2023

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The Friday Forum is bringing you the biggest stories of the year – from RTE Flip flops to Dublin Riots we will be going through the news that made h...

IFA elects its first female Deputy President

22 Dec 2023

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The IFA elects its first female Deputy President. We hear from Alice Doyle Deputy President of the Irish Farmers Association...

Comedian Michael Fry takes a look at the iconic moments from the year

22 Dec 2023

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From ATM’s giving out free money to mysterious holes showing up on Dublin beaches, we’ll be talking about the iconic moments from 2023 with comedi...

Christmas food with Gareth Mullins

22 Dec 2023

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Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel joined Pat with two desserts, Bailey's tiramisu and Christmas trifle with panettone, cherr...

Dublin poet Mikey Cullen on becoming TikTok Viral

22 Dec 2023

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From a viral TikTok to the face of a Guinness and to a debut single. Dublin poet Mikey Cullen who has been making waves in 2023 joined us on the show.

Over 13,000 people will be experiencing homelessness this Christmas

22 Dec 2023

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This Christmas over 13,000 people will be experiencing homelessness. Alice Leahy, director of Alice Leahy Trust joined Pat on the show this morning.....

How to manage tummy conditions during the excess of Christmas

22 Dec 2023

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Dr. Deirdre O’Donovan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Blackrock Clinic in Dublin joined Pat to discuss how to manage tummy conditions during ...

A preview of the weekend's sporting action

22 Dec 2023

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The clash at the top! Liverpool take on Arsenal this weekend at Anfield. Off The Ball’s Mick McCarthy joined us to preview the weekend in Spor...

Francis Brennan on how he is getting ready for Christmas

22 Dec 2023

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Author and TV personality, Francis Brennan tells us how he is getting ready for Christmas!  

Is there a possible solution between Israel and Palestine?

22 Dec 2023

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The conflict between Israel and Palestine has seen a total of 20,000 Palestinian people lose their lives since the war began. We will be talking about...

Church of England priests perform officially sanctioned blessings of same-sex partnerships

21 Dec 2023

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Church of England priests were able to perform officially sanctioned blessings of same-sex partnerships for the first time from Saturday night at 12pm...

Larry Donnelly gives his views of the past year in America

21 Dec 2023

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Criminal trials, foreign policy question marks, and an economy on the up, Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with T...

Shane Hannon with some of the quirkiest sports stories from the year

21 Dec 2023

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From Swifties at the NFL to Rubialies refusing to step down after an inappropriate moment, Shane Hannon joined us to talk through the quirky sports st...

Luke O’Neill on the top science breakthroughs in 2023

21 Dec 2023

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Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College takes us through top science breakthroughs in 2023.

Hot manage kids and emotions over Christmas?

21 Dec 2023

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Lots of presents and late nights could lead to a tsunami of emotions, Child Psychotherapist Dr. Colman Noctor will break down how to manage children d...

Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich on a ceasefire

21 Dec 2023

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Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich joins us in studio to discuss the latest news in Gaza including the ‘serious negotiations’ taking pl...

How to have a more sustainable Christmas

21 Dec 2023

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Although Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year it’s important to be mindful of what we purchase as it can also be the most wasteful time ...

Josh Crosbie meets those dealing with the public on a night out

21 Dec 2023

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The festivities are well and truly underway, with many people finishing up work today or tomorrow. The pubs and restaurants are full of Christmas part...

Dermatology - Pre-wedding-prep for brides to be

21 Dec 2023

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Today we hear from one of Ireland's leading dermatologists, Professor Catriona Ryan as she shares the best pre-wedding-prep for brides-to-be. &nb...

Leo Varadkar falls victim to Russian prank call

21 Dec 2023

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Scam calls are on the rise and no one knows that better than the Taoiseach, we’ll get the latest on his Russian prank call with Paul Hosford, P...

Gardening: Mistletoe at Christmas

20 Dec 2023

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Mistletoe at Christmas and things to do in the garden this week. Paraic Horkan Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Ga...

The unnecessary stress of Christmas

20 Dec 2023

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Comedian Jarlath Regan joins us in studio to talk about the unnecessary stress of Christmas, the do’s and don’t with last minute gifting and the e...

Year in review UK politics and showbiz

20 Dec 2023

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A royal family in turmoil, Covid inquiries, political resignations and comeback kids. We look back on another crazy year in the UK with Enda Brady fro...

Inside Hollywood: A festive favourite Elf

20 Dec 2023

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This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at classic festive movie A Christmas Carol and family favourite Elf..

Protecting sexual health over the festive period

20 Dec 2023

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With STIs on the rise again, we hear advice on protecting sexual health over the festive period with Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genito-Urinary Medi...

Cabinet meet today to approve the new proposed road traffic bill

20 Dec 2023

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Cabinet meet today to approve the new proposed road traffic bill and we look at the reallocation of Dublin City Centre road space to buses and ask if ...

Waterford has been crowned European City of Christmas 2024

20 Dec 2023

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Waterford has been crowned European City of Christmas 2024 by an international Jury who described Ireland’s oldest city as an “extraordinary jewel...

How chinstrap penguins are champion nappers

20 Dec 2023

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Bird feeders might help boost garden birds immunity and how chinstrap penguins are champion nappers.  All up for discussion in this week's 'Green...

Dealing with grief at Christmas

20 Dec 2023

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Niamh Fitzpatrick Psychologist and author of tell me the truth about loss shares her advice on Living with the loss of a loved one at Christmas&n...

Fears for HSE as our medics in exodus to Australia

20 Dec 2023

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Fears for HSE as our medics in exodus to Australia, figures leaving for Oz up by 982, the Irish Daily Mail has revealed. We speak to Chris Luke Column...

The big tech stories of 2023

19 Dec 2023

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AI, Tech Job Losses and Social Media Regulation Were Just Some Of The Bit Tech Stories Of 2023 and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings...

TV and movie picks for Christmas

19 Dec 2023

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TV and movie picks for Christmas, we’ll have all the best picks over the festive period with Rory Cashin Entertainment Editor for Joe.ie.

Managing joint and arthritis pain over the Christmas period

19 Dec 2023

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Professor of Rheumatology Gaye Cunnane Professor of Rheumatology at Trinity College Dublin and St James Hospital and Director of Health and Wellbeing ...

Just back from an EU Parliament trip to Rafah MEP Barry Andrews

19 Dec 2023

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Just back from an EU Parliament trip to Rafah, MEP Barry Andrews joined Pat in studio. He witnessed first hand the delays to aid packages and he spoke...

Face Down: The Disappearance of Thomas Niedermay

19 Dec 2023

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A new documentary tells the shocking story of a German businessman kidnapped and murdered by the IRA. David Blake Knox tells Pat the story of Thomas N...

Finding love at Christmas!

19 Dec 2023

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Finding love at Christmas! Stephanie Regan joins us to discuss how you could find love or your next partner over Christmas and the New Year Season.

New HSE investigation into the death of 16-year-old Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick

19 Dec 2023

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HSE CEO Bernard Gloster has ordered an investigation into the death of Aoife Johnston, who died from sepsis after waiting 12 hours on a trolley in Uni...

How to get your house Christmas ready!

19 Dec 2023

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It’s nearly upon us now but you can still get those last-minute bits done around the house before Christmas Day. Anne Marie Kingston from Sage Declu...

A volcano has erupted in the South of Iceland

19 Dec 2023

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A volcano has erupted in the South of Iceland after weeks of intense activity in the area. For the latest on the current situation Pat spoke to T...

Tom Magee from Liberty Saints Rugby on the lack of green space in Dublin 8

19 Dec 2023

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A follow on from our item last week on the lack of green spaces in the Dublin 8 area - Tom Magee from Liberty Saints Rugby joined Pat in studio to dis...

Ask The Expert: On financial planning for 2024

18 Dec 2023

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Ask The Expert: On financial planning for 2024 with Financial Planner Paul Merriman.

The trials and tribulations faced by women during war.

18 Dec 2023

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The trials and tribulations faced by women during war. To discuss Pat was joined this morning by journalist and author, Lara Marlowe.  &nbs...

Travel with Pól Ó Conghaile  

18 Dec 2023

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New trails opening, events for 2024, walking routes, hotels and some trends, we get loads of travel recommendations with Pól Ó Conghaile  ...

A call to stop paving over your garden

18 Dec 2023

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Paving your front garden might make parking your car easier, but Dublin City Council have warned paving is wreaking havoc on Dublin’s waters. Pat sp...

The latest on the war in Israel with Prof Scott Lucas

18 Dec 2023

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Hamas health officials say at least 90 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli in northern Gaza. We get the latest on the war in Israel from Scott Lu...

A 2024 political preview with Ivan Yates

18 Dec 2023

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Our 2024 political predictions with Broadcaster and Former Minister Ivan Yates

A review of the weekend of sport

18 Dec 2023

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Arsenal are on top of the Premier League after Liverpool are held to a scoreless draw at Anfield while Munster are in trouble in the Champions Cup Dig...

Gardaí have said the fire at a hotel in Galway may have been set deliberately

18 Dec 2023

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An investigation is under way after a fire broke out at the Ross Lake House hotel in Co Galway. The hotel in Rosscahill, which has not been in use for...

Christmas time is not always an easy time for people.

18 Dec 2023

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Christmas time is not always an easy time for people. For those suffering this time of year, Rachel Morrogh, CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre  to...

Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik joined us in studio

18 Dec 2023

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The Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik joined us in studio to discuss the future of her party as well as the fire in Galway over the weekend.