The Pat Kenny Show

A traffic management review could be a roadmap to quicker commutes and less pollution

12 Oct 2023

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A traffic management review could be a roadmap to quicker commutes and less pollution. With more on this interesting topic, Pat was joined on the show...

Prof Scott Lucas on Israel Palestine conflict

12 Oct 2023

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Professor and Political analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin brings us more insight and developments into to Israel and Palestine con...

Organic and regenerative farming in Ireland

12 Oct 2023

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We hear about organic and regenerative farming in Ireland and the Irish brands that are embracing these new farming practices with Joe Linehan Editor ...

Will RTE secure a €40m bailout? The Public Affairs Committee hears from the broadcaster later this morning.

12 Oct 2023

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Will RTE secure a €40m bailout? The Public Affairs Committee will hear from the broadcaster later this morning. Speaking ahead of this appearance wa...

64% of school leaders report stress or burnout

12 Oct 2023

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With 64% of school leaders reporting stress or burnout we’ll hear from the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals about the mounti...

Autumn gardening with Paraic Horkan

11 Oct 2023

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Autumn is here and there are some autumn gardening jobs to undertake Paraic Horkan gives us tips and advice.

We hear about the National Menopause Summit

11 Oct 2023

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Sinead McNamara Founder and Co-Director of the National Menopause Summit speaks about the importance of educating and empowering women in a world...

Inside Hollywood: Top ten Halloween movies

11 Oct 2023

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Why do we put ourselves through watching scary horror movies? This week on Inside Hollywood Lisa Cannon takes us through the top ten Halloween movies ...

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

11 Oct 2023

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An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Pat in the studio to discuss what Budget 2024 brought to people, families, and businesses.

Green Scene: Plants can clean gasoline fumes from air

11 Oct 2023

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On this week's Green Scene, we hear about new research that suggests plants can clean gasoline fumes from the air, and how much climate change is cost...

Update on the Israel-Palestine conflict

11 Oct 2023

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Former peacekeeper and academic Dr. Ray Murphy will give his view of the Israel-Palestine conflict with Pat this morning on the show.

Susie Dents chats about her new book

11 Oct 2023

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‘Interesting Stories About Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings’ is a new book by Susie Dent and Susie joined Pat on the show this...

Tech With Jess: New Google devices up for review

10 Oct 2023

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Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent  Jess Kelly reviews new FitBit from Google, as well as the full details on the new Pixel 8.

Israel unleashes brutal response to Hamas attack

10 Oct 2023

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Israel unleashes brutal response to Hamas attack as the fallout from the weekend’s massacre continues. We speak to Alistair Bunkall, Middle East Cor...

What the public want to see in Budget 2024

10 Oct 2023

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Today we will finally find out who is doing well and not so well in the Budget. our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with people the lengt...

The eternal search for the stars and space

10 Oct 2023

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It’s the final day of World Space Week, we’ll look at man’s eternal search for the stars and the projects they’ve wielded. Speaking to Pat thi...

We mark world mental health day

10 Oct 2023

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To mark world mental health day, one man tells us how aware helped him through his lifelong depression, when he decided to seek help at aged 60. Speak...

The politics & implications behind the Hammas attack

10 Oct 2023

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We discuss the politics & implications behind the Hamas attack and the Israeli retaliation with Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of th...

Can AI change the face of hospitality?

10 Oct 2023

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As AI sets its sights on revolutionising more and more industries, we ask if can AI change the face of hospitality with Paul Armstrong, Technology exp...

A look ahead to Budget 2024

10 Oct 2023

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Budget 2024, social welfare boosts, childcare help, and tax changes – what's coming up in Budget 2024? Daniel McConnell, Editor, of The Business Po...

Ask The Expert: Dr Brendan Cummings Wellington Eye Clinic

09 Oct 2023

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 Refractive eye surgery can be extremely beneficial, however when not done by a certified medical professional, certain things can go wrong. Our ...

US faces problems at home and abroad

09 Oct 2023

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US faces problems at home and abroad as the conflict in Israel raises pressing questions while republicans jockey for position. To get the latest Pat ...

The certification of electric airplanes

09 Oct 2023

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We discuss the certification of electric planes and the future of aviation with Lt Col Kevin Byrne airplane safety and security auditor.  

'Caution To The Wind' A Memoir by Terry Prone

09 Oct 2023

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Caution To The Wind takes readers on a journey into the life of Terry Prone, one of the most successful businesswomen in Ireland from the 1970s. Terry...

Prof Luke O'Neill on his new science book

09 Oct 2023

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Luke O'Neill joined Pat to chat about his new book Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before A Joyous Journey through all of Science is a book whic...

A look back on the weekend of sport

09 Oct 2023

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Ireland dominated Scotland to book themselves a quarter-final place against New Zealand. Keith Wood will join us to analyse the match along with Kathl...

Israel declares war

09 Oct 2023

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Israel declares war following Saturday’s music festival massacre, we’ll look at the history behind the conflict with Scott Lucas, Professor of US ...

What exactly is mom rage and how can you manage it?

09 Oct 2023

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What exactly is mom rage and how can you manage it? Pat was joined on the show this morning by  Laura Erskine, Parenting expert and mother of thr...

Alastair Campbell on Israel at war and the Labour party conference

09 Oct 2023

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Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, and mental health campaigner Alastair Campbell on Israel at war and the Labour party conference.

Máiría Cahill on her new memoir 'Rough Beast: my story and the reality of Sinn Féin'

06 Oct 2023

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Columnist, author & former senator, Mairia Cahill joined Pat to speak about her new book 'Rough Beast: my story and the reality of Sinn Féin...

Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week

06 Oct 2023

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A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today is Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghair...

Russia attacks a supermarket in the Ukraine

06 Oct 2023

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51 people have been murdered in a brutal attack by Russia on a supermarket in the Ukraine.Johnny O’ Reilly Journalist and Film Maker based in Kiev g...

Friday Food:The perfect match day finger food

06 Oct 2023

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Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Anantara Marker Hotel, gives his recipe for the perfect chicken wings and sticky pork ribs ahead of the big game...

Does Ireland have a dependance on codeine?

06 Oct 2023

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No one is immune to painkiller misuse or addiction, according to Dr Conor Hearty.Dr Conor Hearty, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesiology at t...

The latest on the attempted kidnapping of Holly Willoughby

06 Oct 2023

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Enda Brady, London based journalist joined Pat to discuss the latest headlines from the UK including, Rishi Sunak’s plan to ban smoking, the attemp...

Amber Barrett on Creeslough: 'It's hard to believe it's been a year'

06 Oct 2023

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As the first anniversary of the Creeslough explosion draws near this weekend, the community is preparing to commemorate the tragedy with a memorial se...

Today's sport headlines with Shane Hannon

06 Oct 2023

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Off the Ball's Shane Hannon joined Pat to discuss today's sports headlines including, the Premier League, the women's Super League, FAI Cup and the da...

Ireland vs Scotland preview with Gordon D'Arcy

06 Oct 2023

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Irish rugby legend Gordon D'Arcy spoke to Pat about what we should expect tomorrow when Ireland take on Scotland in the Rugby World Cup.

Liverpool's VAR debacle: 'It was damning'

05 Oct 2023

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Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp has called for a rematch between Liverpool and Tottenham after a VAR mistake was made in their match against the Lond...

Houseboats owners may face homelessness due to new permit prices

05 Oct 2023

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Houseboats owners may face homelessness due to steep permit hikes that are unaffordable for many.Houseboat owner, Ronan Herron spoke to Pat about the ...

The business of waste bins with Joe Lynam

05 Oct 2023

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Did you ever wonder what happens to all the rubbish we throw out? Joe Lynam, Newstalk's business editor spoke to Pat about the business or refuse coll...

Science with Luke: 2023 Nobel Prize rundown

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology in Trinity College,  tells us the extraordinary background of the 2023 Nobe...

Conor Faughnan discusses preventing road injury and escooters

05 Oct 2023

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Transport Consultant, Conor Faughnan joined Pat to discuss cyclists, road injuries, and eScooters.

Henry McKean finds out more about gender reveal parties

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The latest import from America to Ireland is 'gender reveal' parties. The TikTok craze sees couples invite their friends and family to a party, where ...

130,000 people are problem gamblers

05 Oct 2023

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Data from the ESRI has revealed to true scale of problem gambling in Ireland. Pat was joined by Professor of Psychiatry Brendan Kelly and Recovering G...

Laurence Fox arrested after the police raid his home in London

05 Oct 2023

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Suspended GB News host, Laurence Fox, has been arrested after the police raided his home due to suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to U...

Skin Deep: Eczema

05 Oct 2023

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Consultant Dermatologist, Niki Ralph shared her expert advice on effectively managing dry skin and eczema in the colder months.

Early years providers to meet with Oireachtas members

05 Oct 2023

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Early years providers from across Ireland will gather in Dublin today to highlight issues facing the sector with Oireachtas members ahead of Budget 20...

EU member states come to an agreement on migration rules

05 Oct 2023

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EU member states have come to an agreement on overhauling their rules on responding to big increases in irregular migration. The deal comes after...

Tragic bus crash in Venice

04 Oct 2023

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At least 21 people including 2 children have died after a bus crashed off an overpass near Venice and caught fire. Irish journalist living in Nor...

Anxiety on the eve of WWII caused suicide spike in the UK

04 Oct 2023

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In the anticipation of the second world war a shocking spike in suicides struck the UK.  How did the events leading up to the world's greate...

Green Scene: Sensitive gorillas and avoiding bed bugs in Paris

04 Oct 2023

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On this week's Green Scene: Gorillas are sensitive souls but very resilient and what of the bed bug infestation in Paris?Director of Science for Socie...

Budget 2024 preview

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Defoe, Bauer Media’s political correspondent and Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist for the Sunday Times Ireland, spoke to Pat about what ...

Surviving Prostate Cancer: "You still have your whole life ahead of you"

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across Ireland with around 3,500 new cases each year, and over 500 deaths. 4 out of 5 men are d...

Inside Hollywood: Rami Malek

04 Oct 2023

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On Inside Hollywood this week TV host and executive producer of Spotlight, Lisa Cannon looks at the career of Rami Malek.

Kevin McCarthy ousted as speaker by Far-Right Republicans

04 Oct 2023

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Kevin McCarthy is ousted as Speaker of the House by hard-right Republicans.Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio gave Pat the late...

Bilingual Parenting with Simon Tierney

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

According to the latest census results, there has been a significant increase in the number of people speaking languages other than English at home, N...

'Every Night is Full of Stars' by Aoibhin Garrihy

04 Oct 2023

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‘Every Night is Full of Stars: More Meaningful Poems for Life’ is Aoibhin Garrihy’s latest book featuring an array of different poems. Aoib...

Ask The Expert: Gardening with Paric Horkan

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our expert this morning was Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens and he answered listeners' que...

Fish and Chips shops getting battered

03 Oct 2023

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Atlantic Treasures fish shop in Killybegs, one of the country’s busiest fishing ports, closed over the weekend due they say to a scarcity of fish.Th...

Tech With Jess: The issues with the new Apple 15

03 Oct 2023

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Having issues with your Apple 15? Jess Kelly joins us next to talk it through them and answers listeners tech questions.

Russia is preparing itself for many years of war in Ukraine

03 Oct 2023

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Leaked Russian defence spending documents show that Russia is prepared for many years of fighting in Ukraine.  For more on this Pat was joined on...

Trump’s civil fraud trial opens in New York

03 Oct 2023

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Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial opens in New York; we get the latest from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist wit...

New hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment

03 Oct 2023

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Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment. Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor Fidelma Dunne, Prof...

The explosive truth of text-bombing

03 Oct 2023

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The explosive truth of text-bombing: When messages turn toxic. Clinical Psychotherapist  Stephanie Regan explains all

The GRA on looming service withdrawals

03 Oct 2023

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The Garda Representative Association discusses looming service withdrawals and the challenge of overtime. Speaking to Pat this morning was James Morri...

Should Air BnB properties be used for long term rentals?

03 Oct 2023

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Air BnB is being targeted as having an impact on the housing crisis. Should these properties be used for long-term rentals? 

Barristers around the country are on strike

03 Oct 2023

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On one of the busiest days of the year for the criminal courts, barristers around the country are on strike. We spoke to Sean Guerin SC on why this da...

What is the new COVID booster jab?

03 Oct 2023

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What is the new COVID booster jab, will it protect against new variants and where can you get it? Dr Lucy Jessop HSE National Immunisation lead consul...

Ask The Expert: On oral hygiene

02 Oct 2023

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Our ask-the expert this week is Dr. Bronagh Keane, a General and cosmetic dentist who will give advice on oral hygiene and answer listeners' question...

The Irish prison service recruitment campaign

02 Oct 2023

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The Irish prison service is looking to recruit passionate driven prison officers in an ongoing campaign. We hear from the Director General of the Iris...

Lincolns Lady Soldier – Albert Cashier - A new play

02 Oct 2023

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The case of the soldier Albert Cashier, born "Jennie Hodgers", is the subject of a new play in the Smok Alley Theatre this November. Joining Pat to te...

Travel With Pól : Mid-term breaks

02 Oct 2023

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Pol O’Conghaile brings us some travel recommendations for the Mid-term break.

A new book on Irish Ghost stories by Anne Doyle

02 Oct 2023

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We talk ghosts, goblin’s, and all things ghastly with one of Ireland’s most iconic broadcasters Anne Doyle who has written a new book 'Tales From ...

Has the capital got enough hotels?

02 Oct 2023

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As another hotel is refused planning permission, this time in Temple Bar, we ask has the capital got enough hotels. Newstalk's reporter Josh Crosbie h...

European victory in the Ryder Cup

02 Oct 2023

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European victory in the Ryder Cup and a dramatic weekend in the Premier League, Kathleen McNamee from OTB joined us this morning to review the weekend...

Call for Dublin car parks to be used for housing

02 Oct 2023

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Two Dublin city centre car parks could be repurposed for housing, cultural venues or “urban farming” under a proposal to reassess the use of comme...

Red flags to look out for in a coercive relationship

02 Oct 2023

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Spotting the edges of a coercive relationship, what are the things to watch out for in a romantic relationship? We hear from Sarah Benson CEO of ...

Up to 30,000 people driving without a full licence

02 Oct 2023

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Up to 30,000 people have been driving for years without a full driver's license. Pat discusses these figures with the Editor of Complete Car. ie Shan...

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

29 Sep 2023

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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Christine Bohan Deputy Editor The Journal, Eoin O'...

A new book by Emily Hourican

29 Sep 2023

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Author Emily Hourican joined Pat in studio this morning to chat about her new book ' Invitation To The Kennedy's'.

Publicans have called for excise duty to be lowered

29 Sep 2023

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A new report which shows that Ireland is paying the second highest excise duty on alcohol in the EU and UK.  Publicans have called for excise dut...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

29 Sep 2023

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Gareth Mullins joins us with a real home comfort treat - Pork sausages and colcannon mash with onion Gravy.Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & S...

Can Europe take the Ryder Cup on home soil?

29 Sep 2023

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Can Europe take the Ryder Cup on home soil? Kathleen McNamee looks ahead of a busy weekend in sport. 

Strong leadership is what is important in the housing sector

29 Sep 2023

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Grainia Long, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, the strategic housing authority for Northern Ireland and one of the largest publicl...

Alarming survey reveals high rates of abuse targeting doctors

29 Sep 2023

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Doctors punched by patients, spat at and held at gunpoint new survey reveals. We get a reaction from these findings from Dr Chris Luke   Col...

Mexico’s legalisation of drugs in the 1930’s and 40’s

29 Sep 2023

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We lookinto Mexico’s legalisation of drugs in the 1930’s and 40’s and how it can inform today’s ‘’war on drugs’’  with Alexander ...

Minister Simon Coveney discusses Money, drugs and Drew Flu

29 Sep 2023

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Money, drugs, and Drew Flu we hear from Minister Simon Coveney Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in the Irish Government. Fine Gael TD for...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Sex Education'

28 Sep 2023

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In Boxed with John Fardy we take a look at season four of Netflix's ‘’Sex Education’.’ 

All the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert

28 Sep 2023

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We get all the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert including experts call for weight-based car tax as number and size of SUVs explodes and also Alcoh...

Therapeutic equine centre need for new premises

28 Sep 2023

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Georgia Lillishas found comfort in horses following the tragic death of her mother in 2008. Georgia is now desperately searching for new premises for...

Three Books: Shane Beatty

28 Sep 2023

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Newstalk presenter Shane Beatty tells us about the three books that have made an impacted on him. Listen here to find out those three books Shane has ...

The best sporting contests

28 Sep 2023

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Colm Boohig takes a look at the best sporting contests after Ireland's epic win over South Africa last week.

Fewer babies are born every year but how does that impact society.

28 Sep 2023

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Fewer babies are born every year but how does that impact society? Do women need to be having more babies? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Si...

A look back at the hotly contested GOP debate

28 Sep 2023

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We look to the US following the hotly contested GOP debate last night and Kevin McCarthy's difficulties dealing with the hard right elements in his pa...

Three new arrests made in Wexford drug haul

28 Sep 2023

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Irish waters turned from green to white, with three new arrests made in the Wexford drug haul. We get the latest with Mick O'Toole Crime and Defe...

Diabetes Ireland launched their TEST campaign

28 Sep 2023

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We hear about a new campaign from Diabetes Ireland to raise awareness of chronic illness type 1 diabetes. Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor E...

Sinn Féin has extended its lead over its rivals

28 Sep 2023

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Sinn Féin has extended its lead over its rivals and remains on course to be comfortably the largest party in the next Dail according the today'...

How to be more sustainable in second hand September

28 Sep 2023

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Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland   looks at the social, economic and environmental benefits to opting...

Gardaí have voted to strike on 10 November

28 Sep 2023

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Gardaí have voted to strike on 10 November as their industrial relations dispute with the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris deepened. With more on this,...