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The Pat Kenny Show

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Showing episodes 6801 to 6900 of 7784 total

Inside the Crime podcast ‘’The Charles Self Murder’’

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2 of the Inside the Crime podcast ‘’the Charles Self Murder’’, with episode 1 out tod...

The infinite possibilities of Science Week

08 Nov 2022

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We hear about the infinite possibilities of Science Week next with the Director General of Science F...

Millionaires and household wealth

08 Nov 2022

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We’re rich!! Well, some households are according to the latest Central Bank data, we drill down in...

Ask The Expert: Sustainable energy expert Brian McIntyre

07 Nov 2022

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Sustainable energy expert Brian McIntyre of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland was our expe...

A new show starring Panti Bliss in the Abbey Theatre

07 Nov 2022

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We talk to the queen of Ireland herself; Panti Bliss, about her upcoming show at the Abbey Theatre e...

A new study of long COVID symptoms

07 Nov 2022

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A new study of long COVID symptoms has found that two-thirds of people report lingering symptoms. Sp...

Americans go to the ballot box tomorrow

07 Nov 2022

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Americans go to the ballot box tomorrow for the midterm elections, what are the states to watch? and...

Future of the tech industry here in Ireland

07 Nov 2022

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Tech giant meta has announced it will significantly decrease its staff in 2023. This follows similar...

Creeslough one month on “what happened is still very raw for people”

07 Nov 2022

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Our reporter Barry Whyte revisits the community of Creeslough, one month on from the terrible traged...

Tourist towns demand a more structured approach to the influx of refugees

07 Nov 2022

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Tourist towns demand a more structured approach to the influx of refugees. To discuss this further P...

"You Don’t Know What War Is"

07 Nov 2022

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12-year-old Yeva Skalietska will be on to tell us all about her book ‘You Don’t Know What War Is...

Why are thousands of social housing units lying vacant?

07 Nov 2022

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With the housing crisis deepening, why are thousands of social housing units lying vacant? Rebecca ...

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum

04 Nov 2022

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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Catherin...

Panto season approaches

04 Nov 2022

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As Panto season approaches and preparations are in full swing for the big opening night, we catch up...

Mass layoffs at Twitter

04 Nov 2022

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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the very latest on the mass layoffs at Twitte...

Brazil Election fallout

04 Nov 2022

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Does Lula’s victory in the Brazilian presidential race signal a return to democracy?Constance Mall...

Will a new Garda taskforce clean up street crime?

04 Nov 2022

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Will a new Garda taskforce clean up street crime in the capital? To discuss Pat was joined this morn...

Switcvhing banks not a straightforward for some customers

04 Nov 2022

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Switching banks seems like a straightforward prospect, but it seems to be anything but for many cust...

Are we experiencing climate change fatigue?

04 Nov 2022

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Has the barrage of climate emergency stats and reports left people with climate change fatigue? Josh...

Where to now for An Bord Pleanála?

04 Nov 2022

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Malpractice and Misgovernance, where to now for An Bord Pleanála? Pat discusses this with Mick Clif...

A US new round up

03 Nov 2022

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Midterm elections, the FBI investigation of Trump, and the threat of civil strife, all in our our U...

'Breaking' Trauma in the newsroom

03 Nov 2022

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We hear about the physical & emotional impact on journalists reporting difficult subject matter whil...

Discussing alternatives to the 5% Concrete Levy

03 Nov 2022

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The government has confirmed a 5% tax on concrete products beginning September 2023. Joining Pat to ...

How do we solve our rural transport problem

03 Nov 2022

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What do we need to do to improve our transport connectivity in rural areas, we discuss this with Sea...

The challenges of our health service waiting lists

03 Nov 2022

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An economist compares the challenges facing the health service to ‘’climbing Skellig Michael’’...

Drop in personal injuries claims

03 Nov 2022

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With a drop in personal injury claims, should consumers see a reduction in their premium rates? Pat ...

The value of the social media influencer

03 Nov 2022

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Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly looks at the value of the social media influencer & i...

Does porn have a place in modern society?

03 Nov 2022

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‘’Is porn always degrading to women?’’ or is there a place for it in modern society? We disc...

Is the Housing For All Plan already beginning to falter

03 Nov 2022

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Is the ambitious Housing For All Plan already beginning to falter? We discuss with Cian O’Callagh...

The latest from Ukraine

02 Nov 2022

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As missile strikes earlier this week and Ukraine calls Russia's bluff on the grain deal we get an u...

Behind Movie Scenes 'Fatal Attraction'

02 Nov 2022

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Bill Huges takes us behind the movie scenes of Fatal Attraction.

Keeping safe on the roads this winter

02 Nov 2022

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Transport Commentator Conor Faughnan joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss how to stay safe...

Staffing levels are at critical point in our maternity hospitals

02 Nov 2022

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Staffing levels are at a critical point in our maternity hospitals. We’ll hear from the Director o...

Supvet Noel Fitzpatrick on his new book

02 Nov 2022

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We talk to Professor Noel Fitzpatrick on his new book ‘’Beyond Supervet’’.

The latest on the looming elections in Northern Ireland 

02 Nov 2022

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Déja vu all over again? We get the latest on the looming elections in Northern Ireland with Conor M...

Actor and author Hugh Bonneville on his new book

01 Nov 2022

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Actor and Author Hugh Bonneville joined Pat on the show today to chat about his new book 'Playing Un...

Tech with Jess: Live from The Web Summit

01 Nov 2022

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Jess Kelly on the latest from the Web Summit as it opens this afternoon. We find out what to expect...

The history of air traffic control services

01 Nov 2022

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Air Traffic Control services celebrate 100 years of managing safe air travel throughout the world. J...

Four in ten Garda stations see crime rise

01 Nov 2022

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e hear why crime is up in four out of ten Garda stations despite lockdown with Fianna Fáil county c...

Botox not just for beauty

01 Nov 2022

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Botox is not just for beauty, it can be used for other procedures like pain relief and to reduce exc...

How we live as normal while refugees flee atrocities

01 Nov 2022

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How do we live as normal while Ukraine refugees flee atrocities Stephanie Regan, clinical psychother...

Fines for excessive turf burning come into effect

01 Nov 2022

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The possibility of two years of jail time or a €13,000 fine for excessive turf burning come into e...

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum

28 Oct 2022

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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum with Paul McAuliffe TD - Dublin...

Food With Gareth : Roast Chicken Casserole with pumpkin, cannellini beans and kale

28 Oct 2022

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Roast Chicken Casserole with pumpkin, cannellini beans and kale is the recipe of choice with Gareth ...

BBC apologise for their ‘Paddy’ slur

28 Oct 2022

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The BBC apologised for their 'throwing a paddy' social media post, we get reaction by comedian Jarl...

French Minister for European Affairs Laurence Boone

28 Oct 2022

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Pat was joined on the show this morning by French Minister for European Affairs Laurence Boone to ta...

The live Crib cancelled after 27 years

28 Oct 2022

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After 27 years the live crib has been cancelled for Christmas as Dublin City Council bans farmyard a...

Loftus Hall set to be turned into a luxury hotel

28 Oct 2022

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Our reporter Aoife Kearns travelled to Estate house Loftus Hall, once known as one of the most haunt...

A new film about Lyra McKee

28 Oct 2022

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Award-winning documentary maker Alison Millar joined Pat this morning to chat about her new film abo...

Is a job and a third-level education not enough to protect people from poverty?

28 Oct 2022

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Is a job and a third-level education not enough to protect people from poverty? To discuss with Pat ...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Girls'

27 Oct 2022

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In Boxed with John Fardy we take a look at ‘’Girls’’ which looks at the lives of four Brookl...

Artist Gerard Byrne on his new book ‘’Turning Corners’’

27 Oct 2022

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From meeting Ronald Reagan to being a flying electrician in the Australian outback, we talk to artis...

Changes coming for family court via the family bill

27 Oct 2022

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There are changes on the way for the family court services and maintenance payments. To explain the ...

Neven Maguire’s ‘More Midweek Meals’

27 Oct 2022

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Celebrity chef Neven Maguire chats to Pat about his new cookbook 'More Midweek Meals’.

Beat the peak pilot scheme from ESB Networks

27 Oct 2022

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We hear about a new scheme introduced to combat the pressure on our electricity supply, particularly...

A low uptake on second booster jabs among healthcare workers

27 Oct 2022

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A low uptake on second booster jabs among healthcare workers. We’ll discuss Eoghan De Barra Cons...

Why Sea turtles can now swim easier

27 Oct 2022

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Ruth Freeman tells us what choices we can make to ensure a ‘lower-waste’ Halloween and why Sea t...

Minister Paschal Donohue on mortgage rates and more

27 Oct 2022

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Minister for Finance for Ireland. President of the Eurogroup. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central Pascha...

Dawn O’Porter on her third novel ‘’Cat Lady’’

26 Oct 2022

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Witty, pacy and convention-defying. Dawn O’Porter on her third novel ‘’Cat Lady’’.

USA news roundup with Terry Sheridan

26 Oct 2022

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Weinstein to appeal his 2020 conviction in New York, a school shooting in St.Louis, and the Trump fa...

Behind Movie Scenes 'Empire Of The Sun'

26 Oct 2022

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Bill goes behind the scenes of 1987 American epic coming-of-age war film directed by Steven Spielbe...

Valerie Cox on her new book 'When I Was Your Age'

26 Oct 2022

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Valerie Cox, Journalist and Author joined Pat to chat about her new book 'When I Was Your Age'.

Improved rights for employees to work from home

26 Oct 2022

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Improved rights for employees to work from home. We’ll discuss the pros and cons with Maeve McElwe...

Money mules some as young as 14

26 Oct 2022

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As the cost of living ratchets up, some as young people 14 are being targeted to work as money mule...

Motoring: The return of the bubble car

26 Oct 2022

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Motoring Editor Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert has all the latest motoring news including the ...

Reduced concrete levy will still add €1,200 to a new buil

26 Oct 2022

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We hear that the reduced concrete levy will still add €1,200 to a new build. For more on this Pat ...

Climate change is affecting how risks are underwritten and priced globally

25 Oct 2022

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Could climate change affect your insurance premium? We’ll hear how risk assessment is changing rap...

Irish classes for non-native English speakers

25 Oct 2022

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People from Ukraine, Spain, Hungary and Germany living in Dublin are spending their evening’s lear...

Who is Rishi Sunak?

25 Oct 2022

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The UK has a new Prime Minister. But who is Rishi Sunak? Philip Webster will profile the new leader ...

Second-hand cars jump over 60% in cost

25 Oct 2022

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Second-hand cars jump over 60% in cost, we discuss why this is happening with Shane O’Donoghue Edi...

Preparation advice for running the Dublin marathon

25 Oct 2022

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The Dublin Marathon takes place this weekend. We’ll speak with some Marathon champions for final p...

Pubs are set to open until 12.30am and nightclubs to 6am

25 Oct 2022

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Pubs are set to open until 12.30am and nightclubs to 6am? Is it a positive move? For reaction, Pat s...

Payment to host refugees is to double

25 Oct 2022

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Payment to host refugees is to double, but will it be enough to ease the pressure? We’ll get the l...

The Road To Riverdance by Bill Whelan

25 Oct 2022

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Composer Bill Whelan joined Pat this morning on the show to chat about his road to Riverdance in a w...

Home Carers Waiting List

25 Oct 2022

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There are currently over 6,000 people on a waiting list for HSE-approved home care and that list is ...

Ask The Expert: Dr Arthur Cummings, Wellington Eye Centre

24 Oct 2022

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Dr Arthur Cummings, Wellington Eye Centre was our 'Ask The Expert' this morning on the show and ans...

Thousands attend GamerFest at the RDS

24 Oct 2022

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Thousands of gamers packed out the RDS over the weekend to experience the latest technologies and en...

Seeing a surge in stolen bikes

24 Oct 2022

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With the surge in bike theft recently we ask what can we do to prevent bike thefts across the countr...

Emirates Airline recruitment drive for cabin crew

24 Oct 2022

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Enda Corneille Country Manager, Emirates Airlines joined Pat to chat about their recruitment drive ...

Why is there a 20% drop in registered childminders?

24 Oct 2022

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We look at the 20% drop in registered childminders and ask why its happening? Joining Pat to discuss...

Richard E Grant on his new book

24 Oct 2022

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Actor Richard E Gran joined Pat this morning on the show to chat about his new book ''A Pocketful of...

Sport: Rory McIlroy back at the top

24 Oct 2022

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Rory McIlroy back at the top, Arsenal slip up and Boxing wins for Ireland, all the sport with Off Th...

What Sewage can tell us?

24 Oct 2022

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What can toilet water tell us about the behaviour of a populace? Can sewage be a source of informati...

Boris out and Rishi set for number 10

24 Oct 2022

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Boris out and Rishi set for number 10. We’ll get all the latest from London with George Parker, P...

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum

21 Oct 2022

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We take look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining us today was Francis Fit...

Should smoking be banned in Public Beaches and Parks?

21 Oct 2022

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Should the government extend the smoking ban to Public Beaches and Parks? We will discuss the implic...

10 years of Breakthrough Cancer Research

21 Oct 2022

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Charity Breakthrough Cancer Research is celebrating 10 years this month We hear about the charity’...

Food with Gareth: Cookie !!!!!!!!!!

21 Oct 2022

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Gareth Mullins brings us through the creation of mouth-watering milk chocolate chip spider cookies a...

Josh Crosbie catches up with some cycling enthusiasts

21 Oct 2022

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As the news of our planned cross-border bid for the Tour de France settles our reporter Josh Crosbie...

Who is maneuvering for power in the UK?

21 Oct 2022

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Liz Truss’s resignation, the political fallout in the UK and those already maneuvering for power, ...

The latest from the Hutch trial

21 Oct 2022

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AK-47s, Ammunition, and hit squads. We hear the latest from the Hutch trial up with Newstalk Court C...

Stanley Johnson on UK Politics

21 Oct 2022

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Stanley Johnson, Boris’s dad, Writer, former MEP, and environmental campaigner spoke to Anton abou...

Liz truss resignation fallout

21 Oct 2022

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Just 44 days after taking over from Boris Johnson, Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister of the Unite...

Joint bid to host Tour de France

20 Oct 2022

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With news that Ireland is set to place an all Island bid to host the opening stages of the Tour de F...

The tall task of modernising Irish healthcare

20 Oct 2022

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The tall task of modernising Irish healthcare and what we can learn from the U.S. Speaking to Pat th...

Chaos in the House Of Commons

20 Oct 2022

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After a day of chaos in the house of commons, will Liz Truss have to go? We’ll get reactions from ...

Looking after your bone health on World Osteoporosis Day

20 Oct 2022

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Mary Kennedy calls on Irish women over 65 to prioritise bone health on World Osteoporosis day

Eviction ban announced by Government is constitutional

20 Oct 2022

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We hear that the eviction ban announced by the government is constitutional with Dr Sarah Hamill As...

The latest from the Irish Dancing Feis fixing scandal

20 Oct 2022

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As two top members resign from An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha (CLRG) in the wake of the Irish Danc...

What are the most popular Halloween costumes for 2022?

19 Oct 2022

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Families around the world are counting down to one of the spookiest times of the year. Some are goi...