What to look out for when giving or getting a gift voucher this Christmas.
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Pope, Consumer Affairs Correspondent at the Irish Times brings us advice on what to look out f...
Petrol Prices at an all time low
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The good news amidst the cost of living crisis is that petrol and diesel prices at their lowest sin...
Fitness during winter months
14 Dec 2022
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With daylight and motivation in short supply in this winter, we speak to Derval O’Rourke about get...
The Problem of Snow Tourism
14 Dec 2022
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We discuss how bad the weather will get and the problem of snow tourism in the Wicklow and Dublin Mo...
Last minute winter and January holiday deals
13 Dec 2022
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Travel Expert Sarah Slattery has some last-minute winter and January holiday deal ideas.
Author, British Bake-Off Judge and Cook Prue Leith
13 Dec 2022
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British Bake-off Star and renowned cook and Author, Prue Leith joined Jonathan on the show as she br...
50 lambs killed in dog attack
13 Dec 2022
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We speak to the farmer who lost 50 of his lambs after a horrific dog attack at his farm over the wee...
"It is high time people were allowed access to it again" Smithfield Market
13 Dec 2022
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Dublin City Council is expected to spend millions on renovation and conservation works to the Smithf...
Could a new energy poverty plan ease pressure on households across the country?
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cabinet is expected to sign off on a new plan to help deal with energy poverty, with a new Gover...
Dealing with family this Christmas
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Christmas approaches, many will have to navigate difficult family gatherings. Psychologist and au...
Cases of RSV, COVID, Strep A and flu on the rise
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As is normal at this time of year, coughs and runny noses are widespread amongst children but with c...
Ask The expert: How to stay warm in your home this winter
12 Dec 2022
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Trying to safe heat and money while staying warm in your home, our Monday expert will be sharing his...
200 Parishes become 53 as a priest shortage hits Ireland
12 Dec 2022
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Nearly 200 parishes are to be amalgamated into 53 as the reality of priest shortage is laid bare. Fo...
Almost 7,000 undocumented migrants and asylum seekers granted permission to remain in Ireland
12 Dec 2022
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Thousands of undocumented migrants and asylum seekers have been given permission to stay living in I...
Party leaders will discuss the cabinet reshuffle tonight
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The three government party leaders will discuss the cabinet reshuffle tonight. Danny McConnell Poli...
The implications and consequences to a overhaul of planning regulations
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As draft purposals are being brought forward to cabinet tomorrow looking to overhaul planning regula...
Messi marches on and Ronaldo leaves Qatar in tears
12 Dec 2022
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Messi marches on and Ronaldo leaves Qatar in tears. Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee has all the s...
Homelessness heading into Winter
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan was joined on the show by Alice Leahy Director of services at the Alice Leahy Trust about t...
An artic mass moves over the country
12 Dec 2022
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As an artic mass moves over the country met Eireann forecasts temperatures as low as minus 8 to minu...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
09 Dec 2022
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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Elaine L...
Over half of the active travel budget for 2022 may go unspent this year.
09 Dec 2022
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Over half of the active travel budget for 2022 may go unspent this year. We’ll find out why with A...
A festive cake recipe from Gareth Mullins
09 Dec 2022
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Chef Gareth Mullins has a festive cake recipe for us to try this week Christmas spiced pear Bundt ca...
Supplies of penicillin aren’t meeting demand
09 Dec 2022
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As patients need for antibiotics surges, we hear that supplies of penicillin aren’t meeting demand...
Laser attack on five aircrafts last week
09 Dec 2022
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With an investigation being launched over the laser attack on five aircrafts last week, we get the v...
The explosive moments of Netflix's Harry and Meghan doc
09 Dec 2022
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The highly anticipated Harry and Meghan series has dropped on Netflix. We hear about the explosive m...
Do's and don’ts of the office bash
08 Dec 2022
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With Christmas party season in full swing, we look at the impact on our towns and cities and dos and...
How will the chill of winter affect the war in Ukraine?
08 Dec 2022
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How will the chill of winter affect the war in Ukraine? We speak to security expert Declan Power. ...
is it time to tighten dog control laws?
08 Dec 2022
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Following the dog attack on a young boy in Wexford, is it time to tighten dog control laws? Pat was...
The high cost of skin disease
08 Dec 2022
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Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly joins us to discuss the high cost of skin disease and how t...
How will the cold weather impact our bills?
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the cold weather bites, how long will it last, and how much it will impact our bills? We discuss ...
“Forest bathing” can be good for us
08 Dec 2022
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Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland explains how we can ...
Shopping around for health policy renewals for 2023
08 Dec 2022
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Peak renewal period is now upon us with 1 million members due to renew from December onwards. Alrea...
Failte Ireland is warning hotels against price spiking
08 Dec 2022
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Failte Ireland is warning hotels against price spiking. We get a reaction from Lorraine Sweeney Bus...
Ireland's Last Lords
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the centenary of Ireland's war of Independence, we celebrate the battles won and commemorate rebe...
Parents, doctors and schools urged to be on the alert for strep A
07 Dec 2022
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Parents, doctors, and schools are urged to be on the alert for strep A as HSE investigates the link ...
Today is National Missing Persons Day
07 Dec 2022
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To mark National Missing Persons Day, we hear from Claire Clarke Keane whose sister Priscilla vanish...
Tips on Proposing over Christmas and plans for engagement
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding expert Sara Kennedy gives us her best proposal tips and tricks coming into the biggest engag...
Tips for driving in the cold snap
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator discusses whether it’s time to abolish tolls and tips for dri...
Career breaks for teachers may be suspended
07 Dec 2022
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Career breaks for teachers may be suspended in response to staff shortages. To discuss this further ...
Author and Director Trevor Birney on Sean Quinn
06 Dec 2022
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Unbridled success to a cautionary tale Author and Director Trevor Birney on Sean Quinn.
New pathway into third level announced
06 Dec 2022
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No Points Necessary we talk to Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Scien...
The best approach to getting a raise
06 Dec 2022
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With the cost of living becoming more pronounced – we hear the best approach to getting a raise wi...
A postcard from Qatar
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
|We talk about all things World Cup-related, with Irish journalist Phil O’Connor- who’s current...
Will we see a spike in emigration as the housing crisis deepens?
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Half of under-30's are thinking of emigrating due to the soaring cost of living and the deepening ho...
Ask The Expert: How to communicate properly at work
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of pointless work meetings and strongly-worded emails? Our Monday expert Terry Prone Chairman ...
A news update from the USA
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The White House has condemned remarks by Donald Trump over the termination of the US Constitution. W...
Holiday guide to the Big Apple
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pol Ó Conghaile is in New York City with his holiday guide to the Big Apple and he brings us all t...
Are the new welfare plans is this a fair or viable ?
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new memo being brought to cabinet tomorrow will set out plans for people who earn more money to be...
"Come along try it" SVP is appealing for more volunteers
05 Dec 2022
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is appealing for more volunteers. The charity says it needs a th...
A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
England to meet France in the World Cup semis and Leinster produce a stunning comeback - Off The Bal...
Are cohabiting couples being let down by the law
05 Dec 2022
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Are cohabiting couples being let down by the law when a relationship ends? We discuss with Dr. Loui...
Could we soon see an end to the ‘Golden Visa’ Scheme ?
05 Dec 2022
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Could we soon see an end to the ‘Golden Visa’ Scheme tempting the rich to invest here? To discus...
Our Friday Forum debate the big stories of the week
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat on this week's Friday Forum was Mick Clifford, Special correspondent with the Irish Exam...
Tech Giant Intel offers voluntary unpaid time off
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech Giant Intel has offered voluntary unpaid time off to a large portion of its Irish workforce. M...
Friday food with Gareth Mullins
02 Dec 2022
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Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel has some festive finger food recipes for us to tr...
The latest on the deaths of two men in Monaghan
02 Dec 2022
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Conor Lally, Security, and Crime Editor with The Irish Times brought us the latest on the deaths of ...
Why is France undergoing an epidemic of laziness?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lara Marlowe, Irish Times correspondent in France joined Pat to discuss why is France undergoing an ...
Ireland is ageing faster than anywhere else in Europe
02 Dec 2022
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Ireland is ageing faster than anywhere else in Europe but what does that mean for the future? Nat O...
Frank Greaney on the latest from the Gerry Hutch trial
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry Hutch to find out if the secretly recorded conversation can be allowed into evidence, our cour...
All the drama from the World Cup
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Germans are out and Japan march on. We’ll hear all the drama from the world cup and look ahead...
Have we a growing queue for drugs to become available to patients?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have hundreds of thousands on hospital waiting lists – do we have a growing queue for medicine ...
How realistic are the governments housing targets?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Radical, but how realistic are the government's housing targets? Mel Reynolds, Architect, Project M...
New law to ensure staff get paid tips comes into effect from today
01 Dec 2022
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New law to ensure staff gets paid tips comes into effect from today. For more on this Pat spoke to J...
Ecocem, ‘Cement: Raising Ambitions, Reducing Emissions’,
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about a breakthrough that could see the cement industry slash its CO2 emissions with Donal O...
Dogs prefer Electric cars to diesel vehicles
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dogs prefer Electric cars to diesel vehicles with smoother rides reducing their heart rate by up to ...
Will a new anti-bullying action plan have the desired effect?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new anti-bullying strategy to be followed by all schools will include a focus on tackling harassme...
Low-income households come under further strain to have a normal festive season
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’ll be pricey this Christmas as low-income households come under further strain to have a normal...
Noise pollution from new flights paths out of Dublin airport
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently the Pat Kenny Show was contacted by Georgina who lives 7 kilometres from the new Dublin Air...
Renowned comedy sketch group Foil Arms and Hog
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With over 1 billion views online, Foil Arms and Hog are one of the internet’s most renowned comedy...
Brain health with Professor Brian Lawlor
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Lawlor Professor of old age psychiatry and Site Director at the Global Brain Health Institute...
Green Scene: Honeybee lifespan and rowdy Octopuses
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Honeybee lifespan and rowdy Octopuses are up for discussion on the Green Scene with Dr. Ruth Freeman...
Minister for housing Darragh O’Brien on the slowdown of new builds
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The slowdown in new builds, Raise the Roof campaign, landlords leaving rental sector, defective home...
Burglaries up 33% compared to 2021 - Phonewatch
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New figures released by Phonewatch show burglaries are up 33% compared to last year. The statistic...
Shops and cafes could be forced by law to accept cash payment
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shops and cafes could be forced by law to accept cash payments to shore up new rules for banks. To d...
Acute shortages in taxis are being forecasted for this Christmas
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Acute shortages in taxis are being forecasted for this Christmas, We discuss with the Uber Ireland C...
Jess Kelly on the brewing battle between Musk and Apple
29 Nov 2022
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Jess Kelly, Newstalk tech correspondent discusses the brewing battle between Musk and Apple and ans...
Stephen’s Green live crib
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mairead Cleary reports on the launch of the Stephen’s Green Live Crib as it returns to a new locat...
North Circular documentary
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined by Writer and Director Luke McManus on his new documentary about Dublin’s North Cir...
RSV cases on the rise
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HSE calls for masks to be worn around babies as winter virus RSV cases increase. We discussed with D...
How to register your drone to avoid breaking the law
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a drone this Christmas? Find out how to register your new toy and avoid breaking the law wit...
Could we soon see a return of the banker's bonus?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Minister for Finance is expected to ask the Cabinet to approve a plan that would see restriction...
Limerick GAA player with eating disorder
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Limerick All Ireland Champion hurler Barry Hennessey joined us to discuss his battle with bulimia.
We find out what is being done to help defective home owners
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of residents across the country are still living in substandard accommodation due to badly...
Abuse support service: One in four inundated with calls from men
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As One in four launches its annual report, we hear why abuse support systems one in four are inundat...
Will building smaller homes help with meeting our climate targets?
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Home sizes need to be cut by 28 percent and the building of detached houses must be discouraged. Tha...
The latest on the energy crisis unfolding in Ukraine
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest on the energy crisis unfolding in Ukraine with freezing Winter temperatures with I...
How damaging is noise pollution?
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How damaging is noise pollution to a person’s well-being, not to mention the value of their home? ...
Should we arm the guards?
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tainiste Leo Varadkar would have no problem with rank-and-file Gardai being armed. We ask if should ...
Nurofen plus to become prescription only
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has been confirmed that Nurofen plus is to become prescription only and for reaction to this Pat ...
Messi dazzles and Morocco shines in the world cup
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Messi dazzles and morocco shine in the world cup, we have all the sports news with Off The Ball’s ...
Is the universal levy the answer to the TV licence?
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should the TV licence be scrapped in favour of a Universal levy? We discuss with Richard Bruton Chai...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Louise O...
Food with Gareth: A heart warming curry dish
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Butternut squash and cauliflower curry with Chickpeas and basmati rice is today's recipe from Gareth...
Has America passed ‘peak Trump’?
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has America passed peak Donald Trump? We discuss this and more with Professor David Dunn Professor o...
Charlie Bird 'Time and Tide'
25 Nov 2022
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Charlie Bird details his fascinating career as a journalist in a new book 'Time and Tide' Charlie Bi...
Should religious symbols be part of multi-denominational schools?
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should religious symbols be part of multi-denominational schools? and should they be reflective of t...
All aboard the Tom Crean research vessel
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland has a brand new €25 million research vessel called after the Antarctic explorer, Tom Crean...
Your airport queuing woes could be no more
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your airport queuing woes could be no more. We get the latest with Eoghan Corry, Travel Editor of Ai...
Ireland's Future event discusses the future of the island in Belfast
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On Wednesday night, people from Nationalist and Unionist backgrounds came together in Belfast's Ulst...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Pam and Tommy'
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at the Scandalous ‘’Pam and Tommy’’ in this week’s episode of Boxed with Jo...