Charlie McGettigan 'Forever a Rock N Roll Kid'
24 Nov 2022
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Singer and songwriter Charlie McGettigan joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about his new b...
Young mother of a child with serious special needs left with no home care
24 Nov 2022
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The young mother of a child with serious special needs has been left without any home care help from...
Should Dublin go car free on Sundays?
24 Nov 2022
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Should Dublin go car-free on Sundays? Brian Caulfield Associate Professor from The School of Enginee...
Nimbyism needs to be cut back
24 Nov 2022
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Nimbyism needs to be cut back according to the Taoiseach. For more on this Pat spoke to Conor Skehan...
November is lung cancer awareness month
24 Nov 2022
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November is lung cancer awareness month. We will discuss the importance of early detection of lung c...
Report shows shifting attitudes towards asylum seekers in Ireland
24 Nov 2022
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We discuss the new report that highlights the shifting attitudes towards asylum seekers in Ireland w...
Cocaine burgs’ piling up in Belgium’s warehouses.
23 Nov 2022
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We hear all about the ‘cocaine burgs’ piling up in Belgium’s warehouses with Christopher Pitch...
Behind Movie Scenes ' Planet Of The Apes'
23 Nov 2022
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Today Bill Hughes brings us behind the movie scenes of the 1968 movie 'Planet Of The Apes'.
Calls on the government to declare a housing emergency
23 Nov 2022
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O’Broin and O’Brien come to blows in the Dail as Sinn Fein calls on the government to declare a ...
Green Scene: Ants love a sugary treat
23 Nov 2022
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Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland tells us about a new ...
Why the New IRA haven’t gone away
23 Nov 2022
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We hear why the New IRA hasn’t gone away following a number of recent attacks. Joining Pat to disc...
The latest from the Hutch trial
23 Nov 2022
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The latest from the Hutch trial where recordings of Dowdall and Hutch come to light with Nicola Tall...
Big Brother Big Sister - A mentorship programme with a difference
22 Nov 2022
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Ever wished you had a big brother to follow or learn from? Ever hoped for a little sister to keep yo...
Chess - An Ancient Irish Art?
22 Nov 2022
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Chess is a game of problem solving that perplexes many of us, but a puzzling scandal at it's highest...
Travel with Pol: Sport package ideas for 2023
22 Nov 2022
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Whether it’s the women’s world cup or Formula One, Pol O’Conghaile has some sport package ide...
How to tackle dental phobia
22 Nov 2022
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Do you have a fear of the dentist? Dr. Niall Neeson will be telling us how to tackle dental phobia.
Why you shouldn’t get a pet for Christmas
22 Nov 2022
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Are you looking for a pet for Christmas? Pete Wedderburn 'Pete The Vet' tells us why people should n...
The need for more regulation in the cosmetic surgery industry
22 Nov 2022
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Dermal fillers are becoming more popular among young women, but what happens when these procedures g...
What should society's response be in the wake of Gardai attacks
22 Nov 2022
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In the wake of the Ballyfermot attack on gardaí, what should society's response be? To discuss Pat ...
Fan Festival at the Qatar World Cup
22 Nov 2022
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We speak to the host of the Fan Festival at the Qatar World Cup with an Irish connection, Hamad Al A...
Do property management fees need reform?
22 Nov 2022
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We discuss property management fees and whether they require reform with Dr. Sarah Hamill Assistan...
The cabinet is to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies
22 Nov 2022
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The cabinet is to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies, but does it go far enough? We discus...
Soft opt-out organ donation system goes before Cabinet this month
21 Nov 2022
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Joining Pat today on the show was Dr. Catherine Motherway Dr. Catherine Motherway HSE Clinical Lead ...
Could the Shannon Estuary hold the key to unlocking our wind energy potential?
21 Nov 2022
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The Shannon estuary has been identified as one of the best locations in Europe to develop large-scal...
Hen and Stag party activities in Limerick
21 Nov 2022
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As we broadcast to you live from Limerick this morning one boost for the local economy during the sh...
Shop around for fixed rates mortgages
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
‘’Look before you jump’’, that’s the advice as homeowners and prospective buyers could pay...
Threats against direct provision centre in Co Wicklow
21 Nov 2022
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The owner of a Direct Provision Centre in Co Wicklow says he is taking threats against the premises ...
Sport: The World Cup in underway
21 Nov 2022
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The world cup is underway and Ireland beat Malta, just. Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee brings us ...
Artificial intelligence is helping doctors diagnose preeclampsia
21 Nov 2022
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As Science Foundation Ireland’s Science Summit gets underway, we are joined on the show by Philip...
The most dangerous roads in Ireland
21 Nov 2022
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We hear about the most dangerous roads in Ireland with Sligo topping the list. Pat spoke to Ralph Ri...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
18 Nov 2022
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We take look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this week was Sinea...
A winter warming receipe from Garth Mullins
18 Nov 2022
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Gareth Mullins has the perfect recipe for a cold dark evening in, a hearty Beef Stroganoff dish.
Jessica Parker wears Irish brand Triona.
18 Nov 2022
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Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker has been spotted wearing Irish brand Triona. The new york...
A USA news roundup
18 Nov 2022
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Nancy Pelosi has stepped down, Republicans are reclaiming the house and Elon Musks' ultimatum has ba...
Road rage is on the rise
18 Nov 2022
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We’ve all heard of road rage, but what exactly is it and how can we stop it? To discuss Pat spoke ...
'Dead In The Water' by Kit Chellel and Mathew Campbell
18 Nov 2022
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Author Kit Chellel joined Pat this morning on the show to chat about his new book 'Dead In The Water...
The impact of higher mortgages for those trying to make ends meet
18 Nov 2022
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With mortgage payments and interest rates rising dramatically for many homeowners, we discuss the si...
World Cup Game One kicks off this Sunday
18 Nov 2022
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World Cup Game One kicks off this Sunday, the Wallabies come to town, and all the reaction from Irel...
More and more women are enquiring about Vasectomies
18 Nov 2022
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More and more women are enquiring about Vasectomies here. To discuss the details is Dr. Justin Kwon...
How fans are feeling about Qatar 2022
18 Nov 2022
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The countdown is on for the Fifa World Cup in Qatar. It kicks off on Sunday, with the hosts facing E...
Is the world of work in regression?
18 Nov 2022
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Is the world of work in regression? We discuss Michael D Higgins’s comments on joining a trade uni...
ACDC frontman Brian Johnson on his new memoir
17 Nov 2022
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We speak to one of rock music’s true legends AC/DC front man Brian Johnson. Brian has written a n...
Does cryptocurrency have a future?
17 Nov 2022
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Do cryptocurrencies have a future? Katie Martin Markets Editor from The Financial Times joined Pat...
Toll fees are set to increase in January
17 Nov 2022
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Toll fees are set to increase on motorways all over the country in January. Will this affect your co...
Do children need protection from online junk-food marketing?
17 Nov 2022
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Do children need protection from online junk-food marketing? Joining Pat to discuss was Chris Macey...
It’s one month to go until the Cabinet re-shuffle
17 Nov 2022
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It’s one month to go until the Cabinet re-shuffle. We discuss who’s in and who’s out with Dan...
The teacher shortage and what’s causing it?
17 Nov 2022
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We hear the counties worst affected by the teacher shortage and what’s causing it? Joining Pat to ...
Non COVID Viruses doing the rounds among children
16 Nov 2022
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With children returning to school there are numerous viruses making the rounds. Here to tell us how ...
The Donald is back on the campaign trail for 2024
16 Nov 2022
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The Donald is back on the campaign trail for 2024. We get more details from Terry Sheridan Managing ...
No more non work electrical appliances in public sector offices
16 Nov 2022
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Kettles, fans, heaters, fridges, and all other “non-work related” electrical appliances will be ...
Behind The Movies: Kingsmen: The Secret Service
16 Nov 2022
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Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of the action comedy Kingsmen: The Secret Service.
Roddy Collins on his fascinating life in football
16 Nov 2022
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Former player and manager Roddy Collins joined Pat on the show to chat about his new book 'The Rodfa...
Rockets land in Poland
16 Nov 2022
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Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peacekeeping mission, part of the UK mis...
Green Scene: The long-distance relationships in birds,
16 Nov 2022
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On this week's Green Scene with Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundat...
Motoring: The increase of insurance premiums
16 Nov 2022
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Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan joined us today to discuss World Day of Remembrance for road vic...
How power corrupts
16 Nov 2022
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We hear how power corrupts, with a specific focus on the way Putin wields his power with Ian Roberts...
Are young people hurtling towards early-onset deafness
16 Nov 2022
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Are young people hurtling towards early-onset deafness because of headphones and loud music? To disc...
Tech With Jess: A review of The Nothing Earbuds
15 Nov 2022
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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us a review of the new Nothing Earbuds and also ...
The Great Irish History Book
15 Nov 2022
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Myles Dungan joined Pat this morning to discuss his new book The Great Irish History Book. His new b...
How to protect our online profiles from fraud
15 Nov 2022
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It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, and we’ve teamed up with the Bank of Ireland to help ed...
The world population has hit 8 Billion
15 Nov 2022
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The world population has hit 8 Billion today but what does this mean for our planet? For more on thi...
Concerning research reveals that LGBTQ+ school students are feeling unsafe. We get the details
15 Nov 2022
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Following a survey carried out by Belong To, it was been revealed 76% of LGBTQ+ students in post-pri...
Minister Simon Coveney on Ukraine The North and the cabinet reshuffle
15 Nov 2022
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Joining us this morning to discuss, Ukraine, The Northern Irish Protocol and a looming cabinet reshu...
Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has passed away
14 Nov 2022
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The sad news was announced today that cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has passed away. Pat s...
Martin O'Neill on his new memoir
14 Nov 2022
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Former Irish football Manager Martin O'Neill joins us to discuss his fascinating Career from Park He...
The latest on that bird flu outbreak in Co. Monaghan.
14 Nov 2022
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We get have the latest on that bird flu outbreak in Co. Monaghan with Nigel Sweetnam, Chair of the I...
The Move to ban vaping for under 18s
14 Nov 2022
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Will we see a move to ban vaping for those under 18s ? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the...
Families face a frantic scramble for the top Christmas toy
14 Nov 2022
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Could global supply issues and last-minute Christmas shoppers be putting the timely arrival of top t...
Renowned designer Bruce Mau on re-imagining the Worl
14 Nov 2022
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Bruce Mau is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Massive Change Network (MCN), a global de...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
11 Nov 2022
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We take look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Senator Ti...
Protests by a cohort of childcare providers taking place today
11 Nov 2022
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Protests by a cohort of childcare providers, who say they have been marginalised by the Government’...
Decarbonisation Day at COP
11 Nov 2022
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Today marks Decarbonisation Day at COP27. Joining us to discuss this and how we can reduce our carbo...
Food with Gareth: Apple Crumble
11 Nov 2022
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Gareth Mullins gives us the recipe for a deliciously traditional apple crumble.
Today is National Singles Day!
11 Nov 2022
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Today is National Singles Day! Here to celebrate singles day and teach us all to flirt like pro’s ...
The price of a pint going up
11 Nov 2022
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The price of your pint could cost more from December 1st. We’ll pour through the details with Olli...
A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport
11 Nov 2022
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Derry and Shelbourne clash at the Aviva and Tadgh Furlong will lead Ireland out for the first time. ...
First Ulster Bank accounts to be frozen from today
11 Nov 2022
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The deadline is looming for Ulster Bank and KBC customers to make the switch, with the remaining acc...
Need to get NCT’d? Better get in line
11 Nov 2022
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Motorists are waiting an average of about 25 days for NCT tests but on Thursday, the Dáil heard of ...
The twitter saga continues.....
11 Nov 2022
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The Twitter saga continues with rumours of their potential bankruptcy and senior leaders leaving the...
Minister Eamon Ryan on Cop 27 and climate change
10 Nov 2022
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Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment & Communications Eamon Ryan joined Pat in the studio to...
“Inside Qatar: Hidden Stories from One of The Richest Nations on Earth”
10 Nov 2022
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John McManus, author of “Inside Qatar: Hidden Stories from One of The Richest Nations on Earth”
A Drinkaware survey has teens are drinking younger,
10 Nov 2022
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A Drinkaware survey has found that teens who are drinking younger. Pat discusses the findings of the...
Local reaction to Center Parcs expansion plans in Longford
10 Nov 2022
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The Future of a €100 million expansion of Center Parcs in Co Longford is uncertain as objections h...
Niamh Ennis - Author of Unstuck
10 Nov 2022
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Transformation coach Niamh Ennis joined Pat on the show to discuss her new book ‘Get Unstuck’, w...
|The big political stories making headlines today
10 Nov 2022
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Gerard Howlin Public affairs consultant, political commentator and former senior government adviser....
Who will the winners and losers be in the US Midterms?
09 Nov 2022
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Who will the winners and losers be in the US Midterms? To discuss with Pat was joined in studio by ...
Behind Movie Scenes '
09 Nov 2022
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Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of Robert Redford’s classic Oscar-winner, Ordinary People.
Social Welfare Reform
09 Nov 2022
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Higher earners could receive larger welfare payments if they lose their job under fresh proposals d...
Green Scene: The amazing aye-aye and its incredible hands!
09 Nov 2022
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Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland joined Pat with resu...
Psychological Society of Ireland host Annual Conference
09 Nov 2022
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Dr Vincent McDarby, Psychological Society of Ireland President joins us from their Annual Conference...
Advice when flying with children
09 Nov 2022
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A young boy was devastated when a woman was sitting in his reserved window seat due to a ‘technica...
Man fatally stabbed in Dublin apartment taken over by ‘cuckooing’ drug users,
09 Nov 2022
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Man fatally stabbed in Dublin apartment taken over by ‘cuckooing’ drug users. For more on this P...
Inside the Crime: The Charles Self Murder
08 Nov 2022
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The No. 1 podcast series hosted by Newstalk’s Court Correspondent, Frank Greaney returns for a sec...
Tech With Jess: A review of the Google Pixel Watch
08 Nov 2022
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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at the new Google Pixel Watch and answers ...
Edible Economics
08 Nov 2022
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From Chicken to inequality, from prawns to mass production the book ‘’Edible Economics’’ del...
Christmas markets and hotel breaks this festive season
08 Nov 2022
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We have all you need to know on the Christmas Markets, Airports, and Hotel Breaks ahead of the festi...
What can be done to help our dangerously under-pressure ED Departments?
08 Nov 2022
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With an uncertain winter ahead, what can be done to help our dangerously under-pressure ED Departmen...
Christmas markets and hotel breaks this festive season
08 Nov 2022
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We have all you need to know on the Christmas Markets, Airports, and Hotel Breaks ahead of the festi...
Many older people struggling to regain independence since the pandemic
08 Nov 2022
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Age Action is warning that many older people are still struggling to regain their independence since...
Reaction to claims of abuse at Holy Ghost Schools
08 Nov 2022
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Claims of abuse in Blackrock college and other Holy Ghost schools in Dublin have resurfaced followin...