The Pat Kenny Show

Dublin Tourist trade is threatened by a lack of a post-COVID plan

22 Aug 2023

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Alliance of Dublin Businesses says Dublin Tourist trade is threatened by a lack of a post-covid plan. We get a reaction from Adrian Cummins CEO of the...

Mansplaining 'I didn't ask for this information and I didn't need it'"

22 Aug 2023

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Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, Geraldine Herbert, on her experience of ‘Mansplaining’.

Artist Kevin Sharkey on his journey into art

22 Aug 2023

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How can art be used to escape reality and express how we feel? We speak to artist Kevin Sharkey about his early life and his journey into art.

Josh Crosbie reports from The Rose of Tralee

22 Aug 2023

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Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie was in Tralee to see how night one of the festival went and he reported for back for us this morning.

Discussing parental phone use in front of children,

22 Aug 2023

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We discuss the risks to consider about parental phone use in front of children, from infancy to adulthood. Speaking to Anton this morning was Sabina B...

Ask The Expert: Dr Arthur Cummings, Wellington Eye Centre

21 Aug 2023

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Ask The Expert: Dr Arthur Cummings, Wellington Eye Centre on all your eye relating queries.

The number of prisoners Irish jails for minor offences

21 Aug 2023

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We discuss the large number of prisoners serving terms in Irish jails for minor offences with Kathleen Lynch Professor of Equality Studies Emeritus at...

A new update from the USA

21 Aug 2023

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In US news, Donald Trump refuses to attend the first Republican primary debate on Wednesday, Las Angeles is facing extreme weather conditions and Joe ...

Travel: Aer Lingus has announced new routes from Dublin to Denver

21 Aug 2023

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Aer Lingus has announced new routes from Dublin to Denver, and Lonely Planet is celebrating its 50th anniversary. All the travel news with Pól O Cong...

Canadian wildfires displace over 200,000 people

21 Aug 2023

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Wildfire tourists and drone users have been urged to avoid visiting and flying drones over the ongoing wildfires in Canada. The Canadian wildfires dis...

Are our towns been overrun with obstructive bollards?

21 Aug 2023

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Are our towns and cities being overrun with obstructive bollards? Speaking to Anton with more on this are Independent Dublin City Councillor Mannix F...

How to navigate childcare as a first-time parent

21 Aug 2023

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How can first-time parents navigate their way through childcare? We’ll be discussing all that you need to know with Elaine Dunne Chairperson of th...

Lucy Letby to be sentenced today

21 Aug 2023

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In the UK today, Lucy Letby will be sentenced for the murder of 7 babies, and on 7 counts of attempted murder relating to 6 other babies. Shaun Linter...

What is the future of salaries for the big RTE presenters?

21 Aug 2023

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Kevin Bakhurst opts to avoid future direct negotiations with talent agent Noel Kelly despite an audit clearing Kelly's role in pay reporting. We ask w...

Spain win Women's World Cup

21 Aug 2023

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Kathleen McNamee Co-Presenter of the Off the Ball looks back on a busy and exciting weekend of sport.

Rose of Tralee festival begins

21 Aug 2023

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Tonight will be a historic night for the Rose of Tralee festival, as the show will be presented by co-hosts for the first time in its history. Ahead o...

The Friday Forum debate the big stories of the week

18 Aug 2023

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The Friday Forum debate the big stories of the week. Joining Jonathan this morning was David Kent News Reporter with the Irish Examiner, Neale Richm...

Friday Food: Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya

18 Aug 2023

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Executive Chef of Chateau du Coudreceau in Loury, France.Gary O’Hanlon talks us through a tasty chicken and chorizo jambalaya dish to try out this ...

Two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead on his new book

18 Aug 2023

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Two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead joins us to discuss his new book, Crook Manifesto

How to prepare for the back to school inevitable sicknesses?

18 Aug 2023

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As children get set to return to school across the country, Dr. Niamh Lynch Pediatric Consultant with a special interest in Pediatric Neurology tells ...

Should we legalise to cannabis in Ireland?

18 Aug 2023

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With Germany backing a bill to introduce legalizing cannabis there by the end of the year, we ask if should Ireland follow suit. To discuss we were jo...

Tubridy’s anticipated return to RTÉ crumbles at the last hurdl

18 Aug 2023

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Tubridy’s anticipated return to RTÉ crumbles at the last hurdle we get reaction from Emma O’Kelly RTÉ’s Education Correspondent and Chair of t...

"The most difficult time in my life" the search for student accommodation

18 Aug 2023

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The Gardaí and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission are warning students to be aware of accommodation scams.There is a spike in these t...

A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport

18 Aug 2023

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Kathleen McNamee joins us to give us a preview of all the sport to come this weekend as Ireland is set to face England in a Rugby World Cup warmup, an...

The Devil Inside in new play in The Smock Alley Theatre

18 Aug 2023

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An incredible true story of sex, scandal, and American murder, we talk to the creators of the Stage production ‘’The Devil Himself’’. Joining ...

Is there too much teacher bashing in this country?

18 Aug 2023

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Instead of teacher bashing, why don't parents fight for real change? Speaking about this was Jennifer Horgan Irish Examiner columnist and Teacher.

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Fisk'

17 Aug 2023

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n Boxed with Screentime Presenter John Fardy, we look at the comedy ‘’Fisk’’ where a corporate lawyer must take a job at a suburban law firm ...

Living with Body Dysmorphia

17 Aug 2023

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We hear about the illness Body dysmorphia and how it can become an all-consuming illness without support. Speaking to Jonothan this morning was Keith ...

Is it safe to let children play rugby?

17 Aug 2023

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Shane Hannon joins us to discuss whether it is safe to let children play rugby?

Michael Parkinson dies at 88

17 Aug 2023

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Michael Parkinson dies at 88. Having interviewed and met Michael a number of times, Pat Kenny looks back on the great career of Michael Parkinson.

Tubridy's €200,000 RTÉ return is in question

17 Aug 2023

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Tubridy's €200,000 RTÉ return is in question due to disputes over payments, transparency, and poor governance, with divided staff opinions. Phlilip...

Three Books: Caroline Grace Cassidy

17 Aug 2023

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Author and writer, Caroline Grace Cassidy takes us through the three books that have inspired her. She told us about The Accidental Tourist Novel by A...

The life changing benefits of a simple walk

17 Aug 2023

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Walking 4,000 steps a day can cut the risk of dying from any cause. Professor Luke O'Neill told us about the life-changing benefits of walking.

The future of the Catholic Church in Ireland

17 Aug 2023

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Following the calls by the Broadcaster Sean O’Rourke for more young people to join the priesthood – we ask the, what is the future of the Catholic...

Local Government in Ireland: Under resourced and undervalued

17 Aug 2023

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We discuss why Ireland has one of the most centralised decision-making structures in Europe and we ask if it is undermining local democracy. Speaking ...

"I love Dublin – but now crime has me thinking of getting out "

17 Aug 2023

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Ronan Rogerson, who owns two businesses in the city centre, said a firework attack by a mob of thugs he endured last week has led him for the first ti...

Staying friends with an ex – is it ever ok ?

16 Aug 2023

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Should you stay friends with your ex after you break up? We discuss if it’s ever ok to stay friends after a breakup with Stephanie Regan Clinical Ps...

Writing and stage production giving Mountjoy prisoners perspective

16 Aug 2023

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We hear from Mountjoy prison where creative writing and stage production is offering inmates perspective. With more details on this incentive was Step...

Inside Hollywood: Alfred Hitchcock

16 Aug 2023

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Regarded as one of the most influential figures in cinema, we look at the works of Director Alfred Hitchcock.

What is the latest on the Ryan Tubridy pay scandal

16 Aug 2023

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With the latest Grant Thornton report submitted to RTE, what is the latest on the Ryan Tubridy pay scandal? We hear from Fionnán Sheahan Ireland Edi...

The continuing crises in the childcare sector

16 Aug 2023

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As figures show that as many as 180 creches have closed since 2022, we discuss the continuing crises in the childcare sector with Stefanie Pressner W...

How octopuses can change their genetic material to adapt to the cold

16 Aug 2023

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In the green scene this week, Dr. Ruth Freeman discusses the way in which plants adapt to extreme heat and how octopuses can change their genetic mate...

The power of colour in your wardrobe

16 Aug 2023

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We discuss next why it’s important to incorporate colour in your wardrobe with Aoife Dunican Image consultant and owner of The Style Bob.

Massive technology break-down at Bank Of Ireland

16 Aug 2023

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Massive technology break-down allowed customers with no money in accounts to access funds via BOI ATMs. For more on what happened with Bank Of Ireland...

The best tech for college

15 Aug 2023

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Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly run us through how to prepare for college with the latest tech.

Motoring: Price hikes at the pumps

15 Aug 2023

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With Garda clamping down on uninsured drivers at roadside checks and price hikes at the pumps, Geraldine Hebert Motoring Editor with The Sunday Indep...

Irish postal system is now a major route for illegal and fake prescription drug

15 Aug 2023

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It has been reported that the Irish postal system is now a major route for illegal and fake prescription drugs coming into the country, as social medi...

The 25th anniversary of the Omagh bombing

15 Aug 2023

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Today marks 25 years since the Omagh bomb, the atrocity was the greatest single loss of life in the history of the Troubles. Twenty-nine people, inclu...

Get back on tract after an an indulgent wedding season

15 Aug 2023

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Following an indulgent wedding season, what are the best ways to get back into shape? We find with Rob Lipsett Personal Trainer, Author, and Fitness E...

Employees working abroad what to consider

15 Aug 2023

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Considering letting your employees from abroad? We discuss what you may want to think about in terms of protecting your business before granting that...

More young adults living at home with parents

15 Aug 2023

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We ask why the number of young Irish adults still living with parents has almost doubled in the last decade. Discussing with Jonathan was Brenda Powe...

Emmy-nominated director Brian McGinn

15 Aug 2023

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Emmy-nominated Director, Producer, and Writer Brian McGinn of Chef’s Table and The Bear joins us to talk through the Big Grill Festival.

Is the State failing our children?

15 Aug 2023

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With reports of care failing children across various services in Ireland, we discuss whether the State is failing our children with Fiona Jennings He...

Donald Trump is indicted yet again

15 Aug 2023

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As Donald Trump is indicted yet again, this time in Georgia, we get the latest developments on the former President’s charges with Larry Donnelly La...

Ask The Expert: On family law

14 Aug 2023

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Our expert this morning was Keith Walsh a family law solicitor who endeavour to answer listeners' questions this morning.

In The Name of Gerry Conlon.

14 Aug 2023

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We speak to an Italian filmmaker, whose documentary depicting the life of Gerry Conlon, filmed just months before his death, airs on RTE television to...

Fly tipping laws – are they enough or do we need better facilities?

14 Aug 2023

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Fly tipping and illegal dumping are tipping people over the edge as calls mount for stricter penalties and greater solutions. To discuss further Jonat...

How to treat and manage vertigo

14 Aug 2023

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When broadcaster Claire Ronan suddenly felt ill on holiday, she received a diagnosis of vertigo a common complaint that causes intense disorientation,...

Travel: Some great city breaks ideas

14 Aug 2023

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Sarah Slattery owner of The Travelexpert.ie brings us some great ideas for a city break in Lisbon, Barcelona, London, Paris, Copenhagen, and Berlin.

Shocking air quality findings revealed

14 Aug 2023

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We discuss Dublin’s issue of poor air quality, putting lives at risk through increased deaths from conditions ranging from stroke to asthma. Speakin...

A review of the weekend of sport

14 Aug 2023

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Dublin are LGFA champions, the first weekend of Premier League action and Mona McSharry is victorious in European U- 23 competition. We get a round-u...

A novel method of removing microplastic particles from water

14 Aug 2023

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Fionn Ferreira a chemistry master's student from Ballydehob in West Cork, has recently patented his novel method of removing microplastic particles f...

The declining numbers of priests

14 Aug 2023

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With a decline in priests around the country, we discuss the impact it will have on the clerical services around the country with Fr Paddy Byrne Pries...

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

11 Aug 2023

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We take a look back on the news stories that made the headlines this week in our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Mary Seery Kearney Fine...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

11 Aug 2023

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Gareth Mullins has a mouth-watering barbequed chicken thighs with peach, rocket, and feta salad recipe for us to try this weekend.

The latest on the devastation in Hawaii

11 Aug 2023

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With wildfires decimating the Island of Mawi in Hawaii, we Get the Latest from Mike O'Dwyer Owner of Mulligans off the Blue Pub, and Fabiani's Italian...

Firefighters escalate their strike action

11 Aug 2023

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With the continuing crisis in the Fire Service, fire stations will go dark this weekend. What does that mean if you have an emergency? Speaking to Pat...

Narrative of landlords leaving the market

11 Aug 2023

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We discuss why between April 2016 and April 2022, the number of permanent privately rented homes in Ireland grew by 7 percent, according to census dat...

Working in acting as a minority

11 Aug 2023

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Barbie, Oppenheimer, Willie Wonka, and Snow White - they’re all major Hollywood productions that have something in common; they’ve all been critic...

The Premier League is back

11 Aug 2023

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We take a look at the best Premier League games this weekend with Shane Hannon from Off The Ball.

Author Catherine Ryan Howard on her new book 'The Trap'

11 Aug 2023

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We speak to an international best-selling crime writer from Cork, who’s latest novel, inspired by a series of still-unsolved disappearances, sees on...

Calls for Irish version of the CIA

11 Aug 2023

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We discuss, why politicians and security experts are calling for an Irish version of the CIA with Declan Power a security and defence analyst.

All Things Considered: Are portion sizes too big?"

11 Aug 2023

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All Things Considered: Are portion sizes too big?" All up for discussion with Shane and Ciara this morning.

Three Books: Sonya Lennon's three favourite books

10 Aug 2023

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Sonya Lennon, designer and equality advocate tells us about her three favourite books.

Virgin Galactic are launching their first space tourism flight

10 Aug 2023

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Virgin Galactic is launching its first space tourism flight today, with three ‘tourists’ on board, an 80-year-old man and a mother and daughter. W...

The Mafia 'The Takedown'

10 Aug 2023

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In our final installment in our series 'The Mafia' Pat looks at the US RICO Law and how its took down one of the most feared Mafia bosses John Gotti w...

Covid cases are on the rise again

10 Aug 2023

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Covid cases are on the rise again, Professor Luke O'Neill explains the newest strain and why some are resistant to the illness.

Report – old jobs in the digital age

10 Aug 2023

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More people than ever are shopping online. Irish consumers ranked as the third highest online shoppers in Europe last year. But how are these major...

Calls to scrap the voluntary contribution payment to schools,

10 Aug 2023

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With calls being made to scrap the voluntary contribution payment to schools, Pat was joined this morning by Paul Crone Director at the National Assoc...

RTÉ suffers a big drop in licence fee revenue

10 Aug 2023

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RTÉ has suffered a loss in licence fee revenue of almost one million euros in a week. To discuss the latest developments at RTÉ Pat spoke to Irish ...

Public being warned over NCT scam

10 Aug 2023

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The Public is being warned over NCT scam targeting Irish road users. For more on this, we spoke to AL Keating who got tricked by the scam, and also fo...

There is massive support for a new farmers party

10 Aug 2023

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3 out of 4 farmers would vote for a new farmers' party, with 2000 farmers surveyed, the future looks bright for an agriculture-focused party. Speaking...

Gardening: Strawberries - propagate your own now

09 Aug 2023

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Summer pruning of Apples - Encourages smaller, more compact trees & more apples for next season. Pruning now also allows extra light into developing f...

How to get over the avoidance of difficult conversation,

09 Aug 2023

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How to get over the avoidance of difficult conversation, we hear from Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist, Author of Relationships on the Edge an...

A life less ordinary with middle distance runner, Shane Healy

09 Aug 2023

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A life less ordinary with middle-distance runner, Shane Healy. Ireland’s most determined Olympian left in an orphanage at a young age and then spen...

Inside Hollywood: Orson Welles

09 Aug 2023

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We look at the genre-defining work of Hollywood heavyweight, Orson Welles with Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’.

The impact of snoring on relationships

09 Aug 2023

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How can I stop my partner from snoring? We discuss the implications that snoring has on relationships with Tom Coleman Health Scientist & Sleep Coach.

Drew Harris, Garda Commissioner on plans to deal with anti-social behaviou

09 Aug 2023

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Garda Commissioner Drew Harris joined Pat in the studio this morning to discuss plans to deal with anti-social behaviour and a vote of no confidence i...

Green Scene: The decline of the curlew in Ireland

09 Aug 2023

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Topics are the decline of the curlew in Ireland and new research on who controls the finance governing fossil fuels. With thanks to AIB Ireland.

The Algarve battling wildfires

09 Aug 2023

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With much of the popular Algarve battling wildfires, we get the latest from Portugal with Naomi O Leary, Irish Times Europe Correspondent.

The history of the drink driving laws in Ireland

09 Aug 2023

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We take a look back on the history of the drink-driving laws in Ireland with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant & CEO of the RIAC.

Technology news with Elaine Burke

08 Aug 2023

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We discuss why a company that helped pioneer remote working is asking its workers to return to the office and more tech news with Elaine Burke Tech J...

Motoring: Volvo axes Saloons and Estates

08 Aug 2023

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Volvo axes Saloons and Estates, Another toll hike likely for Motorists and road deaths highest in 6 years. Al the motoring news with Geraldine Herber...

The Mafia 'On The Inside'

08 Aug 2023

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We continue our summer series as we delve into the world of the mafia. its history, inner workings, and the downfall of the main five mafia families. ...

Donald Trump hits out at the Joe Biden and the national women's team

08 Aug 2023

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We head stateside next to get the latest news as Donald Trump hits out at the Joe Biden and the national women's team while Ron de Santis gives an exc...

How to Prepare Your Child Emotionally for Starting School

08 Aug 2023

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A child’s first day in school can be an exciting yet challenging day for both the child and for their parents. So how best should parents prepare th...

Plans to increase renters tax credit to almost 800 euro

08 Aug 2023

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As the Minister for Housing announces plans to increase the renters tax credit to almost 800 euro. We get reactions from Carol Tallon CEO of Property...

Calls to develop a strategic partnership between private and public hospitals

08 Aug 2023

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We hear about calls to develop a strategic partnership between private and public hospitals as the current partnership are deemed haphazard by Jim Dal...

Why you shouldn’t trust shopping reviews

08 Aug 2023

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Online reviews are not always accurate, so much so that people are being scammed. Have you ever been fooled by a review? We speak to Sinead Ryan Jour...

Garda Detective dies in Carrick-on-Shannon Boat Fire

08 Aug 2023

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A Garda Detective who died on a cruiser boat fire over the weekend has been named as Deirdre Finn. Pat spoke to Brendan O’Connor, Garda Representat...