’The Monk: The life and crimes of Ireland’s most enigmatic Gang Boss’’
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into the life and crimes of Ireland's most enigmatic crime boss, in the new book ‘ ‘’...
‘’Unbearable and Stifling’ heatwave in Europe
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘’Unbearable and Stifling’’ we hear from Irish people on the continent in the grips of a dea...
Sky launches Sky Stream
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today with Jess we hear how Sky has announced the launch of Sky Stream. It is the new easy way to ge...
Ireland’s first circus As Gaeilge
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Murray, director of broken theatre, creator and producer of the Sorcas le Croí joined Pat to t...
Explaining red flags in relationships
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie ReganClinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor, Host of podcast – ToughLove explains ...
Mary Manning about the famous Dunne's Stores protest
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lady who wasn’t afraid to stand up for Nelson Mandela back in the 1980s. On Nelson Mandela Day, ...
Hottest day in Europe ever
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest on the record-breaking heatwave that is scorching Southern Europe with Naomi O’ ...
Tv licence renewals have dropped by 30%
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TV licence renewals have dropped by 30% since the rte expose. For reaction, Pat spoke to Sean Defoe,...
Hairdressers and restaurant owners argue that vat should not increase to 13.5%
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
VAT rat going from 9% to 13.5% - maintaining the existing 9% VAT rate which is anticipated to change...
Manna Drone’s new delivery trial begins in Blanchardstown
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manna Drone’s new delivery trial begins in Blanchardstown, with plans to reach 1.5 million people....
Alcohol Free sales go up in Ireland Henry McKean reports
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are we heading towards an alcohol-free future? Zero - Zero alcohol consumption is up 25%. Guinness Z...
Investigators denied access to Children’s Hospital
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss a breakdown in communication between the board and builders at the national children's Ho...
Ask The Expert: Orla Walsh, Registered Dietitian
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Protein powder, vitamin, and mineral supplements. How important are they and do we really need them?...
Donald Trump is refused a trial extension
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the states, Donald Trump is refused a trial extension saying there was no basis for an “open-en...
Record breaking temperatures on the continent
17 Jul 2023
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Record breaking temperatures on the continent, are we at a tipping point? Speaking to Pat this morn...
Ghost estate at Glendale lying empty for a decade
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ghost estate at Glendale, just outside the town of Tullow has 63 fully finished houses that have bee...
How schools can be a potential solution to stop the riots in France
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why schools are part of the problem and a potential solution to stop the riots in France. Lara Marlo...
Calls for more support for the food and farming industry
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from one of Dublin’s oldest food producers who’s calling for more assistance for the foo...
Dublin Airport warns parking demand 'very high'
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin Airport warns parking demand 'very high' ahead of busy weekend Passengers are being reminded ...
Game, set and match for Carlos Alcaraz
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry hit another gear to overcome Derry and Dublin cruise past Monaghan for an All-Ireland place. ...
We debate the pedestrianization of College Green
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We debate the pedestrianization of college green and why the private car ban isn’t working with Ni...
Has our Justice Minister let street crime flourish?
17 Jul 2023
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Has our Justice Minister let street crime flourish? With an overfocus on hate speech. We discussed t...
The importance of mental health in children under the age of three
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of mental health in children under the age of three was the main concern at the conve...
The latest on the tragic accident at the Sligo Stages Rally
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Art McCarrick from Motor Sport Ireland updates us on the tragic accident in Sligo over the weekend.
Red hair, don't care?
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Actress Nicola Coughlan made headlines this week by debuting a new red hair style at Wimbledon...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the big stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning...
Special recipe on this Bastille Day
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Bastille Day, chef Gary O’Hanlon will be telling us how to make Coq Au Vin, a French ...
Exercise as a treatment for chronic illness in an ageing population
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the treatment of chronic illness in an aging population with exercise with Dr Noel McCaff...
DNA key reason behind 42 year old cold case murder
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'Cold case' evidence infers man murdered vulnerable woman Nora Sheehan 42 years ago, a jury is told....
Unions agree to tempo ray closure at Tara Mines
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With workers at Tara Mines agreeing to a temporary closure of the plant in favour of unions negotiat...
Stargazing: a very Irish activity
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Between the recently visible aurora borealis and the two celestial showers expected later this year,...
Sir Vincent Guérend on celebrating Bastille Day
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bastille Day is also known as fête nationale. It is celebrated by the French each year to honor the...
Backhurst does not accept Ryan Tubridy’s ‘7 Untruths’
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turmoil is set to ensue as RTÉ DG Backhurst does not accept Ryan Tubridy’s ‘7 Untruths’ We sp...
Dr Julia Keller on her new book 'Quitting: A Life Strategy'
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had fallen prey to the insidious myth of perseverance. Like so many of us, I believed that grit is...
All Things Considered: Can comedy go too far?
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Things Considered: Can comedy go too far? Ciara gave her opinion do you agree?
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Arnold'
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From a small town in Austria to Hollywood A-Lister, we profile the works of Arnold Schwarzenegger i...
Why does your team losing matter so much?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should your team losing ruin your whole week? Are there scientific reasons why our team loss impact...
Potential funding for family law can see a dramatic change
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Potential funding for family law can see a dramatic change. We get more details from Keith Walsh fam...
National Children’s Hospital won’t open until 2025
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Outrage as the national children’s Hospital won’t open until 2025. We get an unhappy reaction fr...
Sustainable home improvements beneficial to our health and environment
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how sustainable home improvements can be beneficial to both our health and our environment w...
Google Bard is coming to Europe
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not just artificial intelligence but artificial imagination is what Google has promised with their t...
Bakhurst on front of the Oireachtas committee today
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear what to expect as Kevin Bakhurst goes before the public accounts committee this morning. Spe...
Gardening: Wet weather not great for tomatoes and potatoes
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan on why this wet weather is good news for planting but can be bad news for potatoes and...
How do we crime proof our towns and cities?
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What changes can we make to our towns and cities to reduce crime? With an insight to this Pat was jo...
The benefits of board games
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study has found that playing board games brings all kinds of significant benefits to young ...
Inside Hollywood: Ron Howard
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From child actor to director heavyweight, we look at the works of Ron Howard in this week's 'Inside ...
Soaring rates in Dublin Hotels
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All time high for hotels in the capital as Dublin hotels are at soaring rates. We heard from Lorrain...
Green Scene: The hottest day on earth explained
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Ruth Freeman describes the discovery ...
We discuss the new Leaving Cert sex education curriculum
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new Leaving Cert sex education curriculum will see sweeping changes for the first in more than 2...
Challenges facing women in sport
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the challenges facing women in sports, from period awareness to female coaches. To discus...
We discuss the testimony of Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly.
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the jury out? We discuss the testimony of Ryan Tubridy and Noel Kelly with Seán Defoe Bauer Med...
Is the gambling legislation going before committee tomorrow too vague?
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the gambling legislation going before the committee tomorrow too vague? Questions are still being...
Tech With Jess: Data plan for watches
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vodafone and Samsung sim card watch, data plan for watches and Prime Day offers. All up for discussi...
The decision to move the National Maternity Hospital before Cabinet today
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The decision to move the National Maternity Hospital from Holles Street to South Dublin goes before ...
What is the impact of the planet’s ever growing population?
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's World Population Day where are we heading with an exploding global population? Joining Pat thi...
The latest on the scandal at the BBC
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC's annual report is due to be overshadowed by the latest scandal. We get the latest from Lond...
Bernard Brogan on the importance of middle management
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of Middleman Management in forming a strong working environment with Bernard Brogan, ...
Why are 130 new electric buses lying idle in Ireland's capital
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are 130 new electric buses lying idle in Ireland's capital? To discuss further Pat was joined on...
Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy go before the Oireachtas this morning
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We delve once more into the RTÉ saga as Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy go before the Oireachtas this m...
Joe Biden visits UK ahead of NATO summit
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Biden has landed in the UK ahead of a NATO summit where Ukraine is up for discussion. Olga Tokar...
Travel with Pol: New tourism rules and campaigns
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile discusses new tourism rules and campaigns.
The ongoing medicine shortage continues
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined by Sandra Gannon, Managing Director of Azure Pharmaceuticals to discuss the ongoing m...
How to keep the spark in relationships
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor and Author of Relationships on the Edge...
Increase instances of e-bike batteries exploding
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined by Dr. Ted Burke, Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at ...
Social housing tenants unable to access same facilities as private renters
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie joined Pat to discuss why social housing tenants can’t access the s...
A review of the weekend's sporting action
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kilkenny overcome Clare and Galway make an exit after an exhilarating weekend in sport. Shane Hannon...
Why getting six hours sleep might be a waste of time
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined by Dr. Makela Bloomberg, Research Fellow at University College London to discuss why ...
Ask the Expert: Aches, pains, arteritis and joint replacements
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat was Dr. Niall Hogan, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon at St. James Hospital, Blackrock, to ...
Record number of complaints against taxi drivers
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A record number of complaints about taxi drivers last year has been linked to the introduction of a ...
New DG Kevin Bakhurst stands down the Executive Board
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new DG wields the axe, with Kevin Bakhurst dissolving the executive board and appointing an inte...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning...
Many of us not prepared for retirement
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pensions, what are they and why are so many of us not prepared for retirement. From a recent survey ...
Vaginal mesh survivors rally for full redress scheme
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Survivors protest but vaginal mesh procedure use still not ruled out.Vaginal mesh survivors rally fo...
Friday Food: A garden fresh herb syrup for ice cream
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Garden fresh Chef Catherine Fulvio tell us how to make a herb syrup which can be pour ed over ice-c...
Two injured during stabbing at GAA match in Co Tyrone
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shock and widespread condemnation following the stabbing of two people at an under-16s Gaelic foot...
Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin ?
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where is Yevgeny Prigozhin is Russian oligarch, mercenary leader and former close friend of Vladimi...
How to have a good time as a parent on holiday
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now you have to bring the kids on holiday, so how do you have a good holiday yourself? Stella O'Mall...
A preview of this busy weekend of sport
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Galway face the mighty Limerick and old heroes Kilkenny take on the Banner County! Kathleen McNamee ...
Succession in a farming family
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk succession in the farming family and the looming fear of the capital taxation. We get all e...
The latest revelations in the RTÉ Payment scandal
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following the PAC Committee meeting yesterday, we return to the latest revelations in the RTÉ Payme...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'OJ: Made In America'
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trial of the century, the one that gripped the nation, we look at the documentary ‘’OJ: Made...
Insufficient water quality could cause an increase in farmland prices
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Insufficient water quality could cause an increase in land prices.. For more on this, Ivan spoke to...
Are penalty shoot-outs are a fair way to decide a game?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Hannon asks if penalty shoot-outs are a fair way to decide a game.
The dangers of vaping
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What once was a way to quit smoking has now become an ongoing problem for today’s society and the ...
The artificial intelligence at Wimbledon
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Game, set and match as artificial intelligence takes on Wimbledon. We get all the details with Jess ...
Sperm counts are declining globally
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sperm counts are declining globally leading to a drastic fall in men's reproductivity capacity in re...
Lack of dentists is causing neglect to our children’s teeth
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish Dental Association says the lack of dentists in Ireland is causing neglect to our children...
Flip-flops and car loans what we learnt from latest Oireachtas committee meeting
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Flip-flops and car loans, what we learned from the latest Oireachtas committee on the RTÉ payment s...
The legal side of separation
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to do when it’s not ‘’Happily ever after’’, we look at the legal side of separation w...
Skin Deep: Acne triggers and treatments
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Catriona Ryan Consultant dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatology discusses the trigg...
More detail surfaces on the RTÉ payment scandal
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy announce that they will go before the Oireachtas Committee, as more deta...
Gardening with Paraic: It is excellent gardening weather
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is excellent Gardening weather after the recent heavy rain. heat has built up in the border soil ...
Should we extend child benefit to 19-year-olds still in education
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the cost-of-living crisis continuing, should we extend child benefits to 19-year-olds still in ...
"The Irish Coroner" Unearthing corruption and exposing injustice
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unearthing corruption and exposing injustice. A new book "The Irish Coroner" delves into nineteenth-...
The toll of mental health problem in the construction industry
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss what can be done to solve the increasing load and toll on construction workers' mental he...
Inside Hollywood: Director Rob Reiner
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Epics to Romance, we dive into the diverse range of director Rob Reiner in this week's 'Inside ...
Just how can we support working families?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
85% of women leave full-time employment and Ireland are 3rd highest-paid creche fees in Europe. Just...
What new cars are in the market right now
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The second-hand market, finance options, and popular buys Conor Faughnan takes us through buying a ...
The latest from Ios
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from the tragedy in Ios with Helena Smith The Guardian's Athens-based corresponden...
Are you good at basic household chores?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people don’t know how to fix basic things around the house. We hear why it’s so important t...