A review of the weekend's sporting action
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another huge victory for Leona Maguire but the wait goes on for Rory McIlroy! Kathleen McNamee from ...
The ultimate travel check list
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Passport, tickets, wallet, the ultimate travel check list with Sarah Slattery, owner of The Travel E...
Trucheck: New cancer screening test
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Malone, CEO of Certior Health and Dr Nick Flynn, GP and Chief Medical Officer of Certior Heal...
Ask the Expert: Wills
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ask the Expert, Anton was joined by Sinéad Glynn, Senior Solicitor, to answer listener...
Taoiseach sparks uncertainty over childcare cost cuts
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Childcare sector calls for change as Taoiseach sparks uncertainty over cost cuts. Karen Clince,...
The stories of the week with our Friday Forum
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Barry Ward Fine...
The latest news from the USA with Terry Sheridan
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest from the US, with McGregor's sexual assault allegations, and body parts stolen and sold f...
A special Father's Day recipe from Gareth Mullins
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Gareth Mullins brings us a delicious Ribeye steak with cowboy butter for your fathers day treat...
The validity of pre-nuptials in Ireland
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the validity of pre-nuptials in Ireland and come to terms with the fine print before and ...
A preview of the weekend of sport with Adrian Barry
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A whopper schedule of sports is coming our way this weekend from the GAA to the US Open. OTB’s Adr...
Where to go when there is nowhere to go ?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Public toilets in Ireland, where to go when there is nowhere to go? We discuss with Donna Cooney Gr...
3 in 10 smokers are willing to smoke illegal cigarettes
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new poll conducted on behalf of the group Retailers Against Smuggling examined Irish people’s at...
Author Ed Conway on his new book 'Material World'
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How the exploration of the world's most precious materials led to a journey around the globe. Pat wa...
Plan to turn student housing in Sligo into refugee centre
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Proposals to turn student accommodation into a refugee centre faces backlash from local TDs. For mor...
Famers fears on the rise of food prices in the industry
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Famers raise fears on the rise of food prices in the industry Speaking to Pat this morning with more...
A profile of Athlete Rhasidat Adeleke
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Hannon profiles athlete Rhasidat Adeleke who is, lighting the US colleges circuit up and consi...
The lack of representation for older women in the fashion and beauty industry
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at the lack of inclusivity and representation for older women in the fashion and beau...
How to manage the latest hikes
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With mortgage interest rate increases set to hit, mortgage expert Martina Hennessy gives her tips on...
Former FBI Director James Comey on his debut novel
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to Pat about his debut novel ‘Central Park West’.
Can AI help stop gambling addiction?
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI help stop gambling addiction? We discuss this with Emmet Ryan, Technology Correspondent with...
Comedy duo Dirtbirds join us in studio
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Paddy Power Comedy Festival is back: Comedy duo Dirtbirds joined Pat in studio.
SUVs damaged in the name of climate change
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deflating tyres to slash emissions-SUVs damaged in the name of climate change in Churchtown. We get ...
Gardening: Ash dieback disease
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ash trees are in full leaf at the moment which highlights the issue of Ash dieback disease on existi...
Tips on managing your hayfever
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t lose your reason this hay fever season: We talk tips to reduce symptoms with Ruth Marrow Res...
Russian’s launch air attacks in response to Ukraine’s counteroffensive
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from Kyiv as the Russians launch air attacks in response to Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Sp...
Inside Hollywood: David Fincher
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We profile the life and works of Underground favourite, Director David Fincher in Inside Hollywood w...
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to holding classified documents
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to holding classified documents. We get the latest on ‘The Donald’...
We play tribute to Christy Dignam
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We remember the great Christy Dignam with Don Mescall, songwriter and producer, and also Stuart Clar...
We get latest on the 650 layoffs at Tara Mines
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As 650 staff were laid off following the temporary closure of Tara Mines we heard from Adrian Kane S...
Eight years after marriage referendum, all is not changed utterly
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eight years on: How have things changed for LGBT+ people in Ireland after the marriage referendum? P...
Green Scene: The increasing numbers of jellyfish
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing numbers of jellyfish and what to do if stung and the amazing diversity of microbes on cor...
Road safety this summer
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You would think roads are dangerous in Winter but actually, there is a peak in Summer when there is ...
Abolish lower minimum wage for young people?
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss why it's important to abolish lower minimum wage for young people with Brid Smith and Pat...
Tech: Banning phones in schools
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new 15-inch MacBook Air, apps and tech for travel, and banning phones in schools are all up for ...
Is it time to create a sovereign wealth fund?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the government set to take in an extra €65 billion in cash, is it time to create a sovereign ...
Alastair Campbell on Trump, Sturgeon Boris and Berlusconi
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair Campbell Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner discusses T...
Would you change from peddle to electric?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you are cycling more in the summer months, but have you considered swapping your peddle bike...
Strike action by retained firefighters today
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strike action by retained firefighters could result in half of the fire stations closing today. To e...
A political roundup with Daniel McConnell
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our political round-up, the Dáil returns to an ascending Sinn Féin in the polls and dissension ...
We investigate ‘’The Language of the Office’’
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we speak differently to our family than we do to our colleagues? We investigate ‘’The Lan...
COVID 19 update with Prof Luke O'Neill
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Luke O’Neill brings us an update on covid 19 and reminds people who are eligible to get ...
EasyJet has secured slots in Dublin Airport:
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EasyJet has secured slots in Dublin Airport: Is this a fight or flight for Ryanair? We get all the d...
Play: ‘The Asylum Workshop’
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined on the show by Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and P...
Travel with Pol: Portugal as a holiday destination
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile discusses Portugal as a holiday destination and some of the areas...
Ask the Expert: Retrofitting
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our 'Ask The Expert' joining Pat this morning on the show was Brian McIntryre, Programme Manager for...
A day in the life with dog wardens and fishing officers
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to enforcing the law of the land it is not only the gardaí who are out on the beat. F...
The latest following the murder of Chloe Mitchell as two people are charged
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Morris columnist with the Belfast Telegraph & commentator specialising in politics and securi...
6 new EVs on the market
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over a quarter of new cars licensed in the first five months of the year were EV or PHEV (plug-in hy...
How to keep your home safe from burglary this summer
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined on the show by Dave O’Toole, Owner of Amien Street Locksmiths and President of the ...
How to find the best running shoes
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you running in the long summer evenings? Podiatrist, Gillian Fox joined Pat to discuss what shoe...
Why more than 5,000 social homes were rejected
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor of Social Policy at Maynooth University joined Pat to discuss why m...
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi dies
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hugo McCafferty, an Irish journalist based in Italy joined us on the show to bring us the latest on ...
A look back on an epic weekend in sport
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A huge weekend in sport with two incredible hurling finals, Manchester City take the treble and Rhas...
The latest on Nicola Sturgeon's following her release
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined by George Parker, Political Editor of The Financial Times who brought us the latest o...
Ireland to introduce a world-first health labelling policy
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is to introduce a world-first alcohol health labelling policy. Labels will alert people to c...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the panel this morning ...
Eddie Wilson of Ryanair on lack of parking at Dublin Airport
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Wilson Chief Executive Officer at Ryanair joined Pat on the show discuss the lack of parking a...
Trump indicted and New York smoke continues
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trump indicted, jail threatened for Hunter Biden, and New York smoke continues. Terry Sheridan Manag...
Food with Gareth: BBQ Salmon Skewers with a new potato salad
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins brings us a wonderful weekend receipe of BBQ Salmon Skewers with a new potato salad.
Riverdance returns for its reinvented 25th anniversary show
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Riverdance returns to The Gaiety Theatre for its reinvented 25th anniversary show. To look back on...
A preview of the weekend of sport
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get a preview of the weekend of sport with Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee & host of the COYGIG...
Dept of Transport underspend
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Widespread criticism of department of transport for underspending its capital budget by almost €10...
New laws in relation to complaints made about Gardai are making their way through the Oireachtas
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New laws in relation to complaints made about Gardai are making their way through the Oireachtas, El...
'Never Say Whatever' a new book by Rich Moran
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Never Say Whatever: Rich Moran explains how small decisions can make a big impact in his new book.
Kenny Jacob CEO DAA ahead of busy summer season
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DAA CEO Kenny Jacobs joined Pat as the summer travel season kicks in and discussed how Dublin Airpor...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Back To Life'
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Fardy traces the hit 2019 series 'Back to Life' which centres on the life of Miri Matteson who ...
The Successor: the high-stakes life of Lachlan Murdoch
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With hit TV ‘’Succession’’ still in the air we talk to the author of The Successor: the high...
Luke O Neill takes us through new cancer breakthroughs
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Luke O Neill takes us through the cancer breakthroughs being discussed at the Canadian Soc...
Plans for a new rural political party
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plans for a new rural political party supported by over 25 councillors, we discuss the practicalitie...
How men and women communicate
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In arguments, in the workplace, and in conversation, how do men and women communicate? We find out w...
Summer camps in full swing
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year again when the kids break up for summer, and parents working full time scram...
Irish women are in the top 10 most at-risk for skin cancer
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irish women are in the top 10 most at-risk for skin cancer: Consultant Dermatologist Professor Nik...
State to pay €1.5m to EU amid lack of space for asylum seekers
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland set to pay €1.5 million to EU for not housing 350 asylum seekers as part of ‘’Solidari...
The latest on Prince Harry’s phone-hacking trial.
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
London-based journalist Enda Brady brings us the latest on Prince Harry’s phone-hacking trial.
Late night pharmacies at risk
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financial pressures mean that more pharmacies will be ceasing their late-night services. To discuss ...
Gardening: How to conserve water
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan joins us in Galway to tell us how to conserve water and why we shouldn’t plant new p...
The latest news from the USA with Larry Donnelly
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two killed at a shooting in Virginia, as the race for president intensifies. Larry Donnelly law lect...
Inside Hollywood: Woody Allen
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into the works of Woody Allen, whose directorial work spans six decades with Lisa Cannon TV...
Discussing the issues affecting those living in Galway city
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We look at some of the issues affecting those living in Galway city including the problem of findin...
A tour around the vibrant Galway City
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we broadcasted live from The Galmont Hotel in Galway, Pat headed out and about in Galway to take ...
How animals use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Restoring seabird colonies and delving into how animals use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate...
Galway’s ongoing traffic mayhem
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we broadcast live from the Galmont Hotel in Galway as part of Newstalk's Summer Tour. Our reporte...
A tour of Galway Port
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a walking tour of Galway Port and chat with Conor O'Dowd the CEO of the Port of Galway on a ...
Minister Paschal Donohoe
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joined Pat on the show this morning next as the sum...
All things barbecue with Chef Gary O'Hanlon
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With sizzling sales, Award-Winning Chef, Broadcaster, and Columnist Gary O'Hanlon joins us for all ...
How to prevent accidental poisoning for children at home
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the dangers of accidental poisoning for children at home and how to prevent it with Dr Ed...
Minister Charlie McConalogue farmers' calls for cow culling to be voluntary
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dairy farmers are furious with the proposed plan for cow culling. Pat speaks to Charlie Mc Conalogue...
Significant Kinahan cartel member arrested
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most significant Kinahan cartel members has been arrested in Spain. We get all the detail...
New laws in France to protect consumers from misleading
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Influencers in France could face up to two years in jail under new regulations. We hear what this ne...
Bike v car v bus v motorbike
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fast and Curious: An experiment from The AA finds out the most efficient way to commute through Dubl...
Plan your funeral your way
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about a new Irish business is helping you plan your funeral your way. Speaking to Pat this m...
Support for customers concerned about mortgage repayments
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The banking industry with support from MABS launched a nationwide campaign for customers concerned a...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at the new stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio was Jack Ch...
Appeal for motorists to be cautious on the roads this bank holiday weekend
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Gardai and the Road Safety Authority have made a joint appeal for motorists to be cautious on th...
Who is eligible for the spring COVID booster
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who is eligible for the spring covid booster and when should you get it? Pat gets all the details w...
How to switch off from work while on holidays
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we switch off from the stress and anxiety of work when emails, calls and messages bombard you...
Food with Gareth
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grilled BBQ Spatchcock chicken with Chimichurri and peppered crème fraiche is the receipe of choice...
A look at the looming childcare crisis
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Staff shortages and rising costs: We look at the looming childcare crisis with Karen Clince CEO of T...
It’s a big bank holiday weekend of sport
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big bank holiday weekend of sport, from a Manchester Derby FA cup final, the Women’s Cham...
Philip Schofield speaks out
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Schofield has spoken for the first time since the news about his affair with a much younger c...