Ronnie O’ Sullivan’s take on how sports stars manage the end of their careers
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We look at Ronnie O’ Sullivan’s take on how sports stars manage the end of their careers and the...
Wedding guest list etiquette
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sorting the guest list can be the biggest stress of planning a wedding. We get guest list etiquette...
Name that goat! No we are not kidding...
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve goat to be kidding- Howth Head’s newest arrivals need names. For more on this Pat spoke t...
Northern Ireland goes to the polls today
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Northern Ireland goes to the polls today, who will come out on top? We hear from Alison Morris Colum...
The science of happiness
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Luke O’Neill joined Pat in the studio this morning to bring us the science of happiness.
Local reaction from Navan to the assault on a 14 year old boy
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear the local reaction from Navan to the assault on a 14-year-old boy who was hospitalised on Mo...
44 per cent of Irish women feel societal pressure to start a family
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
44 % of Irish women feel societal pressure to start a family compared to 34 percent of men according...
The disinformation being churned out by Chat GPT
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to international media lawyer Paul Tweed on the disinformation being churned out by Chat GP...
The latest on the attack on a 14 year old boy in Navan
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from Navan where a 14-year-old boy was hospitalised following a horrific Assault. ...
Gardening: Perfect time to grow your five a day
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan tells us why it's time to consider growing some of your five a day and how to get the ...
The effects of long COVID on young 8 year old
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a father whose son’s life has been changed from being a high energy 8-year old to bein...
Luke Harding on largest armed conflict in Europe since 1945
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist with The Guardian and New York Times best-selling author Luke Harding joined Pat on the ...
Inside Hollywood: Angelina Jolie
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born to a famous actor, we examine the life and times of Hollywood Royalty Angelina Jolie with Lisa ...
Is road rage on the rise?
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is road rage on the rise? According to recent research by the AA, drivers reported having things li...
Taoiseach announces there will be no cap on refugees entering the state
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach announces there will be no cap on refugees entering the state amid the blockade of a asylu...
Green Scene: Statistical reasoning in giraffes
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ruth Freeman tells us about statistical reasoning in giraffes and pollinating frogs in this week...
Power of sport in Mountjoy prison ‘’Gaelic in the Joy’’ documentary
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the unique power of sport in Mountjoy prison, in the new documentary ‘’Gaelic in t...
Brennans put Kenmare hotels on market for 20.5m
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The hotelier Brennan brothers tell us about their decision to sell their four and five-star Kerry ho...
A review of the Google Pixel 7A
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the new Google Pixel 7A and answer listeners t...
Author Claire Kilroy on her new book 'Soldier Sailor'
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to author Claire Kilroy on her new book ‘’Soldier Sailor’’ and the alienating impac...
Ireland’s dietary habits need to change radically
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s dietary habits need to change radically according to a new report. We’ll get the detai...
All the news from the USA with Terry Sheridan
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani is being sued for sexual harassment by an ex-employee. We...
The Irish green-entrepreneur ambitions for off show renewable energy
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined on the show by Green Entrepreneur Pearse Flynn on his ambitions for offshore renewab...
Officials warn of ‘growing reluctance’ in councils to refugee accommodation
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the growing reluctance of local councils to house Ukrainian Refugees due to pressure on s...
Ukraine’s constitutional future
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does Ukraine’s constitutional future look like? What are the challenges of aligning Ukraine's...
The high-octane world of music management with Paul Charles
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the high-octane world of music management is investigated in the book ‘’Adventures...
Spirit, beer and wine makers file complaints over labels on booze
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EU Alcohol makers have lodged complaints against the Irish plan to use labels linking alcohol to can...
Ask The Expert: Consultant orthopedic surgeon, Brian Devitt
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Surgery Clinic, Santry, and Professor of Orthopedics and Surgi...
We hear about a new documentary 'Inside The Hospice'
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Facing death and grief, we speak to two people in the new documentary ‘’Inside the Hospice’’...
What children are seeing on porn sites
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New research in the UK reveals that sexual violence commonly seen in pornography was found in half o...
Travle news and updates with Pol Ó Conghaile
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Passport service upgrades, a rise in your summer holiday prices, and all the travel news with Pol Ó...
Motoring with Geraldine Herbert
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The used car market, Honda's second electric car and will SEAT stop making cars? We get all the moto...
Author Anne Griffin on her new book
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author Anne Griffin joined Anton on the show to chat about her new book, ‘The Island of Longing’...
Calls for more support of rural pubs
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly three in four publicans say their turnover is similar to or greater than it was pre-COVID. In...
A reaction to the weekend of anti-immigration protests
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency accommodation to come on stream following a weekend of anti-immigration protests. To get a...
Women’s FA Cup Final sets world record for attendance
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leinster denied the double, Dublin domination and Women’s FA Cup Final sets world record for atten...
It is 'Coeliac Awareness Week'
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With over 63,000 undiagnosed coeliacs in Ireland, we look at coeliac disease at the beginning of Coe...
It's 'Bike Week' this week
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bike week has begun. What is it and will it encourage you to get on two wheels? Speaking to Anton t...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was David Qui...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday Food with Gareth Mullins and the recipe of choice from Gareth today was a summer dish of...
Early surgical intervention on knee and hip issues is so important.
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why early surgical intervention on knee and hip issues is so important. Joining Pat this mor...
A tidal wave of Nursing Home operators leaving Fair Deal Scheme
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tidal wave of Nursing Home operators leaving the Fair Deal Scheme due to disparities in funding. ...
Enoch Burke will not be prosecuted over 'trespass at Wilson Hospital School
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enoch Burke will not be prosecuted for repeatedly showing up at Wilson’s Hospital School. With the...
Temple Bar area has become home to open drug use
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Temple Bar has become home to open drug use and anti-social behaviour according to some business own...
A jam-packed weekend of GAA
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A jam-packed weekend of GAA with the Leinster and Ulster finals, and in rugby three Irish provinces ...
Ireland's love affair with Penneys
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Penney's is set to open its third largest store in the country at Dundrum Town Centre next month. Th...
Minister Eamonn Ryan on car-less cities and wind energy.
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eamon Ryan Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment & Communications. TD Dublin Bay South. Green...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Beef' from Netflix
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The American dream gets put on trial in the Netflix series ‘’Beef’’ John Fardy has reviewed ...
A look at Donald Trump townhall meeting
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We got stateside to get a reaction to Donald Trump's townhall event with Terry Sheridan Managing Edi...
The work of the Kildare Wildlife Rescue Centre
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought of getting involved in animal rescue? We hear from those involved with our rep...
What will ImageBind AI model will mean for AI and our lives
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aidan Connolly CEO of Idiro Analytics helps us step into the future by explaining what Meta’s Imag...
Author Sam Blake her new young adult novel
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author Sam Blake joins us to talk about her young adult novel.'Something Terrible Happe...
Over 40% of older renters expect to be renting for life
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over 40 percent of older renters expect to be renting for life. With some reaction to this Pat was ...
Do we need a third terminal at Dublin Airport?
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do we need a third terminal at Dublin Airport? Joining Pat on the show this morning was Kevin Byrne...
The lethal drug circulating the streets of San Francisco
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With 200 overdose deaths in three months, what is fentanyl? The lethal drug is circulating on the st...
Skin Deep: Hair loss causes and treatments
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hair loss, men versus women, what does it mean if you notice sudden hair loss? All those questions a...
An update on the Annie McCarrick case
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two men are being treated as suspects by Gardaí investigating the murder of Annie McCarrick. To bri...
Gardeing: May an ideal time to sow a new lawn
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan tells us how May is the ideal time to Sow a new lawn and plant Summer flowering garde...
Author Andrea Mara on latest thriller 'No One Saw A Thing'
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sunday Times and Irish Times bestselling author Andrea Mara joins us to chat about her latest fast-...
We profile footballer Erling Haaland
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We'll profile Man City and Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland with Shane Hannon from Off The Ball.
HSE has identified nearly 800 teens are diagnosed with STIs,
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shocking figures show the HSE has identified nearly 800 teens are diagnosed with STIs, including two...
Inside Hollywood: Clint Eastwood
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into the world of the original ‘’strong silent type’’ with Clint Eastwood on Inside...
"They don't want to get out of their pyjamas" is quality customer service in decline?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consumers are reporting poor customer service across retail and hospitality, particularly from young...
Glass frogs and their incredible camouflage
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about glass frogs and their incredible camouflage in this week’s 'Green Scene' with Dr Rut...
The latest of Donald Trump case
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former president Donald Trump found liable for sexual abuse and defamation against magazine writer E...
What’s another year of not making the final of the Eurovison ?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s another year of not making the final of the Eurovison ? We ask former winner Paul Harringto...
Will car hire costing be a problem this summer?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the cost of car hire going to be a problem for the summer season again this year. We speak to Co...
Government call on supermarkets to reduce prices
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Government call on supermarkets to reduce prices amid soaring food costs. To discuss this with Pat t...
Delays in contactless payments on public transport
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly on the delay in contactless payments on public transpor...
Henry McKean live from Eurovision 2023
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We cross to Liverpool to chat with Newstalk reporter Henry McKean on our chances of success ahead of...
Irish in schools – should it remain compulsory?
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should Irish remain a compulsory subject in school? That’s our big 11 debate with Julian de Spáin...
A drive is being planned to recruit South African builders
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why a recruitment drive for South African builders could increase Ireland’s housing projects. We s...
Will proposed alcohol licensing laws work?
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will proposed alcohol licensing laws cause more public harm than good? We debate with Mannix Flynn ...
Scaled back Russia victory day
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russia celebrates Victory Day today with a scaled-back celebration due to security concerns. We’ll...
Motoring: More EV chargers on the way
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Geraldine HerbertMotoring Editor with The Sunday Independent on the introduction of E10 fuel, more E...
Finance Minister seeks approval for corporate tax reserve fund
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Finance Minister is seeking approval from the cabinet for a new corporate tax reserve fund which...
Tent city outside the office for international protection
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Crosbie reports on the tent city outside the office for international protection.
Ask the Expert : Children and sleep routine
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pediatric Sleep Consultant Erica Hargaden was our 'Ask The Expert' today and she endeavoured to ans...
Divorce: Who gets the friends ?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who gets the friends when navigating the tricky area of divorce? Steph Regan Clinical Psychotherapis...
Priesthood for a career
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Young people are urged to consider the priesthood and religious life. That is the call from Bishop P...
The new holiday trends
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the new holiday trends, airport rules, and has baggage issues been resolved? All to discuss...
Irish Rail launches campaign calling for safety on platforms
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Iarnród Éireann has launched a campaign urging customers to ensure their own safety and that of ot...
Concern over high insurance premiums
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leading insurance companies have held a series of meetings with the Minister of State in responsibil...
The secret Anglo-Irish Defence Agreement
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear of Secret Anglo-Irish Defence Agreement allowing RAF jets to patrol our skies. Speaking to P...
A review of a busy weekend of sport
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry and Galway come out on top, Connacht beat all the odds, and De Gea fumbles for Man United. We’...
What to do about the dunes?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What to do about the dunes? We speak to a concerned councillor about coastal erosion in Portmarnock....
Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy to be sentenced today
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two men are due to be sentenced today for helping the gang behind the Regency Hotel murder. We have ...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat today was Regina Doherty De...
Henry reports from London ahead of the Coronation
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We cross to London to speak with Henry McKean ahead of the coronation where people are getting into ...
Emmett j Scanlon on an explosive season finale of crime drama Kin
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Viewers have been promised an explosive season finale of the crime drama Kin this weekend. We speak ...
Food with Gareth: Rhubarb, ginger, and pistachio cheesecake
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rhubarb, ginger, and pistachio cheesecake is the recipe of choice today from Gareth Mullins Executiv...
Fitness influencer Maeve Madden takes the main stage at Wellfest
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness influencer and founder of the queens don’t quit community Maeve Madden chats to Pat ahead ...
EU is creating rules on increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why the EU is creating rules on increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels? We discuss this w...
Will Mortgage Relief feature budget negotiations?
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will Mortgage Relief feature budget negotiations to counteract increasing interest rates? To discuss...
Big Sam Allardyce is back
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big Sam Allardyce is back and all the latest from the URC rugby championship with Kathleen McNamee ...
Dermot Bannon on the RIAI Simon Open Door initiative
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot Bannon on how you can get a consultation with a top architect just like him and help charity ...
900 young people were expelled from schools in the last six years
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns that 900 young people were expelled from schools in the last six years. We get reaction wit...
How Ireland responded to the last Coronation in 1953
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Kings Coronation will be watched all over the world, but our reporter Simon Tierney looks at how...
A new book by Georgie Crawford 'Glow'
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Health Coach & Wellness Speaker Georgie Crawford joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about h...
Up to 70,000 homes to benefit from free surplus electricity
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how up to 70,000 homes will benefit from free surplus electricity. To explain how was Laura ...