The Pat Kenny Show

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.

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

15 Dec 2023

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A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Marian Harkin TD Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Billy Kel...

Spending Christmas in tents and on the streets

15 Dec 2023

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Spending Christmas in tents and on the streets, our Reporter Josh Crosbie takes a walk around our capital city where so many will have a very differen...

Some Christmas reading recommendations

15 Dec 2023

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Caroline Grace Cassidy brings us her ultimate Christmas book guide from children's books, to comedy, to crime. Caroline's list includes‘Karma’...

Friday Christmas Food with Gareth Mullins

15 Dec 2023

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To glaze or not to glaze? And will it be the rolled and boned, a crown or the full bird? Gareth Mullins takes us through cooking your turkey, ham and ...

Israel has told the United States that the war to crush Hamas will last months

15 Dec 2023

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As Israel has told the United States that the war to crush Hamas will last months. We get the latest from Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Rela...

Over eight thousand children don’t have a green area to play sports

15 Dec 2023

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No home grounds is the norm for those living in the liberties: we’ll be looking at why over eight thousand children don’t have a green area to pla...

This years' biggest podcast listens

15 Dec 2023

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Aideen Finnegan Podcast Producer with The Irish Times  joined Pat in studio to chat with some podcast recommendations.Aideen's Choices....My Ther...

Warnings against buying e-scooters for kids this Christmas

15 Dec 2023

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There have been warnings against buying e-scooters for kids this Christmas. To discuss this further we spoke to Ciaran Cuffe.

Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Bear'

14 Dec 2023

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 A brilliant young chef from the fine-dining world is forced to return home to run his local family sandwich shop in The Bear, the Disney TV...

Mother and Stepfather of missing girl Amy Fitzpatrick

14 Dec 2023

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Amy Fitzpatrick’s disappeared on New Years day in Spain in 2008 her mother and her stepfather Dave talked to Pat this morning on the show.

The Oxford History of British and Irish Catholicism

14 Dec 2023

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We examine five centuries of Catholicism and it’s many surprising truths with UCD Professor John McCafferty in a new book 'The Oxford History of Bri...

Legislation for the use of facial recognition technology by Gardai will be published today

14 Dec 2023

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The outline of legislation which would allow gardaí to use Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) will be published today. we’ll get the latest on wha...

Kinahan gang leader, Liam Byrne is returned to UK where he will stand trial for alleged firearms offences

14 Dec 2023

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Following Liam Byrnes’ arrest in Spain earlier this year. The UK's national crime agency said that 42-year-old Liam Byrne will stand trial for alleg...

How to cut back on our electronic waste this Christmas

14 Dec 2023

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Nothing says it’s December like drawers of used batteries, mystery wires and mismatched electrical items strewn all over the house. We’ll loo...

Veteran journalist John Simpson on the war in Israel

14 Dec 2023

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He has reported from more than 30 war zones, interviewed world leaders at the height of their powers and been one of the leading voices of the BBC for...

Winter gardening with Paraic Horkan

13 Dec 2023

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There are loads of winter gardening jobs to be done and Paraic Horkan brings us a to do list today.

Leaving Cert science is to be made easier

13 Dec 2023

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Leaving Cert science is to be made easier as continual assessment will be added to the curriculum in 5th year.  with more this change Pat spoke t...

The most successful Christmas movie of all time

13 Dec 2023

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his week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at the most successful Christmas movie of all time Home Alone.

How to deal with overindulgence at Christmas

13 Dec 2023

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Many of us will be overeating, drinking more than usual and fighting colds, flus and bugs in the coming weeks and days, we get expert advice on dealin...

Green Scene: How beavers are climate heroes

13 Dec 2023

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On this week's Green Scene, we hear how beavers are climate heroes, and the possibility of getting solar energy from space!Also for the first time in ...

Dubliner Graham Dale has died on the frontline in Ukraine

13 Dec 2023

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With the sad news of Dubliner Graham Dale’s passing on the frontline in Ukraine we hear about his life on and off the battlefield with Neil Fetherst...

UN General Assembly has voted for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

13 Dec 2023

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The UN General Assembly has voted for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, for more on this Pat spoke to Jotam Confino, Foreign Editor at Jew...

50 years of generosity from the Irish people and Trócaire .

13 Dec 2023

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‘A Giving Island’, we hear from Trócaire CEO Caoimhe de Barra about the book which celebrates 50 years of generosity from the Irish people and Tr...

The cost of car insurance claims is up

13 Dec 2023

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The cost of car insurance claims is up, so what does this mean for our premiums? Pat discusses this and more with Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant...

Tech with Jess

12 Dec 2023

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The firm behind popular shooting game Fortnite has won an antitrust trial against Google after accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive practices. J...

Is there ever a good time to break up with someone?

12 Dec 2023

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Is there ever a good time to break up with someone? Is it best to do so on special occasions-Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries? To get some insight ...

Cocaine addiction in rural communities

12 Dec 2023

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On Thursday Ear To The Ground showcased the story of Tullamore man Ian Sullivan and his battle with cocaine addiction.  What started off as ...

Fire risks over Christmas

12 Dec 2023

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Christmas lights, open fires and the cooker on non-stop we speak to Fire Protection Officer Mark Doyle about fire risks to watch out for over Chris...

A UN vote to demand a humanitarian ceasefire is due amid

12 Dec 2023

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A UN vote to demand a humanitarian ceasefire is due amid ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip. We bring you the latest from the Israel-Gaza war with Dun...

The process of buying a house in Ireland while living abroad?

12 Dec 2023

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Margaret Barrett, Managing Director of Mortgage Navigators, explained the the complex but not impossible process of getting a mortgage while outside t...

Alanna Quinn Idris on the attack that left her permanently blind in one eye

12 Dec 2023

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Man jailed over attack that left victim blind in one eye. We speak to Alanna Quinn Idris about the impact of the attack on her life and how she feels ...

Rishi Sunak appeared before the Covid committee yesterday

12 Dec 2023

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Rishi Sunak appeared before the Covid committee yesterday with more revelations about the UK Government's response to the pandemic. Enda Brady TRT Wor...

SSE Airtricity reduces electricity prices and gas tariffs

12 Dec 2023

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SSE Airtricity reduces electricity prices and gas tariffs with experts promising a price war, Charlie Weston Personal Finances Editor with the Indepen...

Ask The Expert: On changing jobs

11 Dec 2023

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Thinking of changing jobs? Our Monday expert Donal O’Donoghue MD at Sanderson Recruitment takes you through the dos and don’ts.

How to say NO during this festive season

11 Dec 2023

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With a lot of parties and events this festive season, Stephanie Regan joins us to talk us through how to say “NO” or “I just don’t want to” ...

Oh I wish it could have Christmas Sandwiches everyday

11 Dec 2023

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On the show this morning Bobby heard about the top spots where you can get your seasonal sambo with Aideen Kate Content Creator & Owner of True B...

Having alternative Christmas

11 Dec 2023

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Not everybody will be tucking into a traditional turkey and ham dinner and opening wrapped gifts on the 25th, our reporter Sarah Madden chats to peopl...

Ireland has a new world record in swimming

11 Dec 2023

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Ireland has a new world record in swimming thanks to Daniel Wiffen. The Armagh man broke the world record in 800-metre freestyle. Bobby spoke to Dane...

How are our shopping experience has changed

11 Dec 2023

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With many people opting to shop online as opposed to in stores, we want to know if our shopping patterns have changed and what does that mean for futu...

Ministers look set to approve large cuts to benefits for Ukrainian refugees

11 Dec 2023

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As Ministers look set to approve large cuts to benefits for Ukrainian refugees we speak to Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae. 

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

08 Dec 2023

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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Jonathan this morning was Colm Burke TD – Fine Gael TD for Cork North ...

Keeping our pets safe this festive season

08 Dec 2023

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With Christmas just around the corner, we will be talking about how to keep our pets safe this festive season. 

Are people still cross border shopping for Christmas?

08 Dec 2023

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Cross Border Shopping is something that’s been around for years, but are we still making the trip to Northern Ireland. Our reporter Sheila Naughton...

A look ahead to the weekend of sport

08 Dec 2023

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The Champions Cup will kick off this weekend but not for Ronan O'Gara who has received a touchline ban ahead of La Rochelle's clash against Leinster. ...

An RSV wave that has left Crumlin Children’s Hospital ‘swamped

08 Dec 2023

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We hear from a consultant working on the frontline of an RSV wave that has left Crumlin Children’s Hospital ‘swamped’. Speaking to Jonathan this...

A fitting farewell to Shane McGowan

08 Dec 2023

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As Shane McGowan’s funeral procession makes its way through the city centre, Barry Whyte caught up with fans on the streets.

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins: Christmas snacks

08 Dec 2023

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You have the dinner sorted but what about all those snacks you’ll need over the Christmas period? Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Mar...

A look back at the UK's week in politics

08 Dec 2023

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Missing whatsapps and a repentant Prime Minister, we’ll analyse the UK’s week in politics with Enda Brady Presenter of TRT World.

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

08 Dec 2023

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“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...