Want to travel to Paris with Team Ireland?
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about Team Ireland’s preparations for the Paris Olympics and the opportunity to work with ...
The latest from Ukraine
06 Jan 2023
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Putin’s offer of a ceasefire is slapped down by Ukraine officials. we get the latest with Shashank...
Seven-day work week are floated for Irish Hospital workers
06 Jan 2023
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We discuss the overcrowding as plans for a seven-day workweek are floated for Irish Hospital workers...
January is the month with the highest divorce rate
06 Jan 2023
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We investigate why January is the month with the highest divorce rate with Iseult White Author & ...
Sport: It’s all about The FA Cup this weekend
06 Jan 2023
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It’s all about The FA Cup this weekend as the Premier League takes a break. Kathleen McNamee will ...
The peace babies of Northern Ireland
06 Jan 2023
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On the 25th anniversary of the good Friday agreement, have the peace babies been left behind? We’l...
Penalty points being issued dropped to its lowest monthly level
06 Jan 2023
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Could increasing road traffic fines already be stopping offenders in their tracks? Jonathan discusse...
Who is The Serpent and why is he free?
05 Jan 2023
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We hear about the notorious serial killer The Serpent, who is back in France after his release from ...
Plans to deregulate the pub sector in attempt to revitalize rural Ireland
05 Jan 2023
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We hear about plans to deregulate the pub sector in an attempt to revitalize rural Ireland. Paul Cla...
EU Covid testing passengers from China
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The EU has agreed to the introduction of pre-flight Covid-19 tests for passengers from China. What w...
Why are we failing so miserably at getting families out of homeless services?
05 Jan 2023
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Why are we failing so miserably at getting families out of homeless services? To discuss Jonathan sp...
Challenges for the haulage sector this year
05 Jan 2023
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We hear about the challenges for the haulage sector this year with Eugene Drennan President of the ...
Pope Benedict is laid to rest
05 Jan 2023
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AS Pope Benedict is laid to rest we speak to Hugo McCafferty, an Irish journalist based in Italy liv...
Have we reached peak Harry and Meghan?
05 Jan 2023
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Have we reached peak Harry and Meghan? Is it privacy they want or simply to control their own narrat...
Prof John Crown on the crisis in our hospitals
05 Jan 2023
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We get John Crown’s Consultant Medical Oncologist St. Vincent hospital take on Stephen Donnelly’...
Minister for Agriculture on pressure points for farmers
05 Jan 2023
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We speak to the Minister for Agriculture on the price of Grain, CAP, and pressure points for farmers...
With schools reopening, are we expecting a spike in viruses
05 Jan 2023
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With schools reopening, are we expecting a spike in viruses in pupils over the coming weeks? To di...
Calls for a tougher clampdown on wildlife crimes
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fires, poaching, and other wildlife crimes are taking a toll on animals and habitats. We hear about ...
News roundup stateside
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will the Republican party be able to agree on a new House Speaker? This and more news Stateside with...
Underreporting of bullying, assaults and harassment in universities
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss why bullying, assaults, and sexual harassment are going vastly underreported at Irish uni...
Parenting Goals for 2023
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist Colman Noctor joins us to discuss some parenting goals for 2023.
Reaction from the INMO on the healthcare crisis
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As “inhumane conditions” are described for those waiting on hospital trolly beds, we get a react...
Mural artists are looking for planning permission for their creations
04 Jan 2023
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We discuss street art and why mural artists are looking for planning permission for their creations ...
Spending rules on projects will they make a difference?
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the government looking at reviewing the amount of red tape involved in public infrastructure p...
New technology to protect bats from wind turbines
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Green Scene, Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation I...
Hospital overcrowding is at breaking point
04 Jan 2023
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Hospital overcrowding is at breaking point. we get the latest from Stephen McMahon Non-Executive Di...
New cars for 2023
04 Jan 2023
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Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert brings us a list of new cars av...
Powers for fuel curtailment
04 Jan 2023
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If national oil supplies started to run dangerously low, could Government step in to take control? W...
Ireland is expected to be facing a refugee bed shortage
04 Jan 2023
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We discuss why Ireland is expected to be facing a refugee bed shortage of more than 14,000 before th...
A look ahead to CES 2023
03 Jan 2023
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Jess Kelly, Newstalk tech correspondent looks ahead to the CES 2023 in Las Vegas.
A review of the country’s speed limits is on the way
03 Jan 2023
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A review of the country’s speed limits is on the way, will it make an impact? We discuss this with...
A turbulent new year for the UK
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Media Coach, Journalist, and Broadcaster Enda Brady on Sunak’s performance so far and a turbulent...
HSE calls on people to avoid hospitals
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the HSE calls on people to avoid hospitals, we take a look at how the Healthcare system is coping...
Injection facility go ahead
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Temporary permission has been granted for the country's first medically supervised injection facilit...
How did Dublin Airport perform over Christmas?
03 Jan 2023
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How did Dublin Airport perform over Christmas? To tell us Jonathan spoke to Travel Expert Eoghan Co...
Minister Roderic O’Gorman on the childcare cost reductions
03 Jan 2023
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Thousands of families benefit from substantial reductions in early learning and childcare costs from...
Housing in 2023
02 Jan 2023
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Will 2023 be a better year for Ireland in terms of the Housing crisis? We discuss with Rory Hearne ...
Flying home for Christmas
23 Dec 2022
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Tearful reunions at arrivals as people fly home for Christmas. Henry McKean was at Dublin Airport to...
Our Friday Forum debate the big stories of the week
23 Dec 2022
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We take a look back on the stories of the week and year with our Friday Forum. Ivan Yates was joined...
Festive Friday food with Gareth Mullins
23 Dec 2022
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He gave us the starters, the turkey, and the ham. Today Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel, Gareth M...
The season of scams
23 Dec 2022
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Think twice before you click on that link! We highlight some of the scams people should be aware of ...
Economic preview and review
23 Dec 2022
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Money, money, money, your economy in 2022, and what’s ahead for 2023 with Economist Jim Power.
John Fardy looks ahead on what to watch over Christmas
23 Dec 2022
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John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime looks ahead to what’s on the box to watch over Christmas.
A preview of all the festive sport
23 Dec 2022
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Kathleen McNamee from Off the Ball previews all the festive sport including the racing, premier leag...
Avoiding overindulgence at Christmas
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without proper eating drinking, merry-making, but you know t...
A look back on an eventful 2022 in Europe
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi O’Leary, Irish Times Europe Correspondent joined Ivan Yates to discuss the war in Ukraine,en...
is a tweakment the perfect gift?
22 Dec 2022
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Botox, fillers, bum lift is a tweakment the perfect gift? To find out Ivan spoke to Aisling Cleary,...
The close relationship between France and Ireland
22 Dec 2022
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We discuss the close relationship between France and Ireland with Lara Marlowe France Correspondent...
A news roundup from the USA
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A defiant address from Zelensky in Congress and the January 6 panel to release its findings on Trum...
Things to get up to over the holidays for kids and adults
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Christmas break getting underway we hear of some fun things to do for kids, teens, coupled ...
The top 5 science stories of 2022
22 Dec 2022
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Professor Luke O'Neill takes us through the top 5 science stories of 2022.
Cook the Christmas dinner safely this weekend
22 Dec 2022
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We get tips on making sure you prep and cook the Christmas dinner safely this weekend with Dermot M...
The gender pay gap in organizations across the countr
22 Dec 2022
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New mandatory reports shine a light on the gender pay gap in organizations across the country. Mar...
Road safety at Christmas
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Faughnan, transport consultant brings us advice on staying safe on our roads over the Christma...
What is prison life like during Christmas?
22 Dec 2022
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What is prison life like during Christmas? We spoke to John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy.
"Out the door" butcher's busiest time of the year
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fan of brussels sprouts, or do you despise them? Well the last few days to get all the Ch...
Does Ireland have a compensation culture?
22 Dec 2022
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Does Ireland have a compensation culture? We discuss this with Cian O’Carroll of Cian O’Carroll ...
Minister Simon Harristhe violence in Rathkeale
21 Dec 2022
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Acting Justice Minister Simon Harris joins us to discuss the violence in Rathkeale.
What do you do when others try to parent your child
21 Dec 2022
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What do you do when others try to parent your child? Tina Regan early years behaviour expert, specia...
Gardening: How to care for frostbitten plants
21 Dec 2022
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Paraic Horkan gives advice on what to do with garden plants that have been scorched by the frost. A...
Andrew Maxwell tells us about his upcoming Irish tour
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and former I’m A Celebrity contestant Andrew Maxwell tells us about his upcoming Irish t...
Fundraising challenges taking place this winter
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is a time of year for giving and with that comes fundraising campaigns. Across the country, ther...
Behind the movie scenes of 'Home Alone'
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Hughes takes a look at the family Christmas favourite 'Home Alone.
Will a revised Climate Action Plan really put the squeeze on motorists?
21 Dec 2022
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Will a revised Climate Action Plan really put the squeeze on motorists? We were joined by Brian Cau...
Why airlines and telecoms companies are the worst for customer support
21 Dec 2022
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We hear why airlines and telecoms companies are the worst for customer support with Declan Ivory, Vi...
Green Scene: Robins have road rage
21 Dec 2022
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A Christmas-themed Green Scene this week, Ruth Freeman tells us why reindeer are the icon of Christm...
HSE urges the public to play its part in reducing infection
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flu actively circulating in the community HSE urges the public to play its part in reducing infectio...
Changes expected for some Junior Ministers today
21 Dec 2022
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Former EU Commissioner hits out at Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and changes expected for some Junior Minis...
A US roundup with Terry Sheridan
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The January 6 committee has referred Donald Trump to the justice department to face criminal charges...
Are we heading down a path of increased intensive farming?
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our efforts to export more meat and dairy, are we heading down a path of increased intensive far...
Suffering a stroke at 33
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We delve deep into the effects of having and hear from Fiona Bardon who had a stroke in her early 30...
ill a 60 percent tax rate be needed to fund universal basic income?
20 Dec 2022
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ill a 60 percent tax rate be needed to fund universal basic income? We debate with Edgar Morgenroth,...
A look back at a year in tech
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the metaverse flop to Elon Musk causing chaos in Twitter HQ, Ciara O’Brien Irish Times Busine...
Meeting the parents ! Do's and don't
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the season where many will be meeting the parents of their significant other for the first t...
Women’s Aid says it has noticed an increase in calls from women concerned about economic ab
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women’s Aid has noticed an increase in calls from women concerned about economic abuse. Speaking t...
Ask the Expert: Tips when taking your driving test
19 Dec 2022
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Our Monday expert Kathleen Comerford gives us top tips on how to get through the driving test.
Community festivals crank up the Christmas spirit
19 Dec 2022
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Community festivals all over Ireland crank up the Christmas spirit. Pól Ó Conghaile Travel Edito...
Managing grief at Christmas
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor, author of Relationships on the Edge, podcast - ToughLov...
The next big move in Ukraine
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peacekeeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in ...
No private care for pregnant women in public hospitals
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No private care for pregnant women in public hospitals under plans agreed by Cabinet this month, we ...
The HSE on the latest COVID surge
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eileen Whelan National Lead, Covid Vaccination Programme, HSE joined Pat this morning to discuss the...
Alastair Campbell looks back on a tumultuous year for the UK
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair Campbell Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner. Does podca...
Why pubs and restaurants could be going into hibernation during the month of January.
16 Dec 2022
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We hear why pubs and restaurants could be going into hibernation during the month of January with Mi...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
16 Dec 2022
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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat was Neale Richmond...
A winter of Strikes in the UK
16 Dec 2022
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Just how will the UK deal with a winter of strikes? We cross to London to speak to Enda Brady, a UK-...
Cooking that perfect turkey and ham
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Gareth Mullins will tell us how to cook the perfect turkey and ham for the big day.
Twitter has suspended the accounts of several prominent journalists
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It turns out Twitter CEO Elon Musk is not big on free speech after he banned a raft of journalists f...
More interest hikes hitting homeowners
16 Dec 2022
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With more interest hikes hitting homeowners and mortgage holders, we discuss its implication with Pa...
It’s all about Mbappe vs Messi this weekend.
16 Dec 2022
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It’s all about Mbappe vs Messi this weekend. Phil Egan from off The Ball previews the highly anti...
Loneliness among the young and old at Christmas
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak about the issue of loneliness this Christmas, particularly among our older population with ...
SOS: Cobblers wanted
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final run up to Christmas, we’re all scrambling to the get shopping done, food ordered and ...
Third party funding in legal cases
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the legislation being brought forward in the area of third-party funding in legal cases w...
The lack of fines for cyclists
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There were just 71 fines in three years for motorists dangerously overtaking cyclists. We get a reac...
Parasites influencing wolves behavior
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows parasites give wolves what it takes to be pack leader, and may impact human beha...
The latest from Gerry Hutch murder trial
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear details of the latest Jonathan Dowdall evidence in the Gerry Hutch murder trial from Courts ...
An Irish peacekeeper has died in Lebanon
15 Dec 2022
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An Irish peacekeeper has died in Lebanon and another has been seriously injured, the Department of D...
A €2.5m European-funded grant to develop alternative medicine to antibiotics.
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from Professor Paul Ross a cork professor and Director of APC Microbiome Ireland, who has ju...
Behind Movie Scenes 'A Room with A View'
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Turn of the century romance in A Room With a View is Bill Hughes’ choice this week.
Irish Times Feeder School Tables 2022
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Private schools reign supreme when it comes to third level progression while Deis school have taken ...
Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Author Chris Miller next about the importance about the Microchip and how the power in m...