The Pat Kenny Show

Lock up your oil tanks

24 Aug 2022

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Lock up your oil tanks, Gardai are urging people to be more security conscious as thieves target household oil. For more on this Anton spoke to Ralph ...

ECB Mortgage hikes are expected

24 Aug 2022

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Mortgage holders hold their breath as further ECB Mortgage hikes are expected, we get the very latest from Michael Dowling Managing director of Dowli...

{arts of rural Ireland that have no public transport

24 Aug 2022

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We hear about parts of rural Ireland that have no public transport whatsoever with Liam Galvin, Fine Gael Limerick County Councillor based in Abbeyfea...

Tip on household budgeting

24 Aug 2022

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We get tips on household budgeting with Caz Mooney mum of 3

Robert Troy controversy rumbles on

24 Aug 2022

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He has admitted his mistake, but the Robert Troy controversy rumbles on. For more on this Anton spoke to Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent...

Adding Value to Your Home

23 Aug 2022

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We hear how you can add value to your home through interior design, energy efficiency and remodeling with Avril Murphy Allen, Interior Designer, Dr. S...

Sarcity of raw materials for electric car batteries

23 Aug 2022

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Raw materials are in short supply to make car batteries. Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent brings all the latest motoring ne...

Giorgia Meloni and Italian Elections

23 Aug 2022

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We hear about the right-wing politician who could be about to become Italy’s first female Prime Minister with Hugo McCafferty, an Irish journalis...

High cost of living are pushing families to charities for help

23 Aug 2022

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The increasing cost of food and essentials is pushing families toward charities for help. To discuss this Anton was joined this morning was David Horg...

Rose of Tralee Escort of the Year

23 Aug 2022

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The Rose of Tralee for the first time since 2019 and tonight we will find out the winner, but it’s not all about the roses, our reporter Josh Crosbi...

Residents concerns over new clamping measures

23 Aug 2022

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We hear from the residents of Cedarview Estate in Santry who are worried they will go homeless due to new parking measures that are coming into force ...

ISME are calling for corporate tax hikes

23 Aug 2022

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ISME is calling for corporate tax hikes because small firms are facing an "emergency". Anton was joined on the show by Neil McDonnell CEO at ISME.

Reaction to a brutal burglary in Roscommon

23 Aug 2022

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We get a reaction to the brutal burglary of a 94-year-old woman’s home in Roscommon with Michael Fitzmaurice Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway and...

Ask The Expert : Gut Health

22 Aug 2022

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Bad eating habits starting to stick after your holiday away and making you feel a little more bloated? Our Monday expert is Dr Deirdre O'Donovan Consu...

Travel With Pol: Great road trips in Ireland and beyond

22 Aug 2022

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Pol Ó Conghaile gives us his insight on the best road trips in Ireland and beyond to take.

Have we miscalculated the living wage?

22 Aug 2022

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Have we miscalculated the living wage? We discuss this with Vincent Jennings, CEO of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association, and also Col...

“The Queen of Dirt Island” by Donal Ryan

22 Aug 2022

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Award-winning writer joined Anton on the show this morning to chat about the latest read “the Queen of Dirt Island".

Are hotels pricing Ireland out of the tourism industry?

22 Aug 2022

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Are hotels pricing Ireland out of the tourism industry? We discuss this with Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier and Businesswoman, and Michael Kilcoyne, chair...

A cold case review into the assassination of Michael Collins

22 Aug 2022

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Former state pathologist Dr. Marie Cassidy tells us about the cold case review into the assassination of Michael Collins

Back to school tips and advice

22 Aug 2022

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Discussing how to help the little ones starting school for the first time with Sinéad O’Moore, host of the Stretch Marks Podcast and Mark Smyth, Cl...

The Rose Of Tralee begins this evening

22 Aug 2022

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Daithi O’Shea spoke to Anton ahead of Rose of Tralee coming back to our screens tonight.

A campaign to tackle shortage of student accommodation

22 Aug 2022

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As the shortage of accommodation wreaks havoc for many third-level students we speak to one third level student union group and hear about their lates...

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

19 Aug 2022

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A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Cormac Devlin Fianna Fáil TD for Dún Laoghaire and Dublin Spokes...

Food With Gareth: Spaghetti with tomato, basil, mozzarella and garlic

19 Aug 2022

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Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel brings us a great weekend recipe of Spaghetti with tomato, basil, mozzarella, and garlic bread.

The latest news from stateside

19 Aug 2022

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We get the latest on Trump, presidential runs for Mike Pence and Liz Cheney, and more with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Maths Anxious parents may pass on fear to children

19 Aug 2022

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We’ll do the sums on just how big a problem maths anxiety is for parents and kids with Brendan Gildea maths teacher and author.

Power chief warns of winter cuts threat

19 Aug 2022

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Blackout fears as power chief warn of winter cuts threat We discuss this with Professor in Energy Systems Engineering at Queen’s University Belf...

Brendan Gleeson on his involvement in Together for Hospice a

19 Aug 2022

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We were joined on the show by actor Brendan Gleeson to chat about his involvement in Together for Hospice and much more. Register to host a coffee mo...

A preview of this busy weekend of sport

19 Aug 2022

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Irish medal hopes in the European Championships and a look ahead to all the Premier League action with John Duggan from Off The Ball.

New mandatory training for first-time deer hunters

19 Aug 2022

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We speak to Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan, TD about new mandatory training for first-time deer hunters.

HSE to appoint 50 new hospital ED Consultants

19 Aug 2022

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Could new consultant appointments unblock our hospital emergency departments? To discuss Pat spoke to Dr. Chris Luke, Columnist with the Irish Medical...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Dopesick'

18 Aug 2022

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This week John Fardy looks at the lauded mini-series ‘Dopesick’ which shines a light on big pharma.

The latest from the Tory leadership race

18 Aug 2022

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We get the latest from the Tory leadership race, where Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are battling for votes in Northern Ireland with Deirdre Heenan, Profe...

The business of : Ryanair

18 Aug 2022

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Newstalk’s Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLaughlin takes a look at the business of Ryanair.

Reaction to murder of 87-year-old Clare man Thomas O’Halloran

18 Aug 2022

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We get a reaction to the brutal murder of 87-year-old Clare man Thomas O’Halloran with Steve Pound, former MP for Ealing North, and also Martin Con...

The challenges facing home care workers

18 Aug 2022

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We discuss the challenges facing home care workers and what can be potentially done to address them. Speaking to Pat this morning was Joseph Musgrave,...

The centenary of Michael Collins death

18 Aug 2022

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As the 100-year anniversary of the death of Michael Collins takes place this weekend, Joining Pat this morning was Aidan O'Sullivan grandnephew of the...

Minister Simon Harris on the student accommodation crisis

18 Aug 2022

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Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris joined Pat in studio to discuss the student accommodation crisis and more.

More reaction to the report in An An Bord Pleanala

17 Aug 2022

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Mick Clifford reacts to the report into An Bord Pleanala and discusses if more questions need to be answered.

The fascinating space career Major “Tim” Peake

17 Aug 2022

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British astronaut Major “Tim” Peake joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about his fascinating space career.

Irish Runner and record breaker Israel Olatunde

17 Aug 2022

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Irish Runner and Record Breaker, Finalist in the 100m final at a European Athletics Championships in Munich Israel Olatunde joined Pat this morning.

Report: Is Stephen Donnelly doing a good job?

17 Aug 2022

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Is Stephen Donnelly doing a good job as Health Minister? Our reporter Barry Whyte asks the man himself and others in this report.

Long-time Trim resident Luba Healy returns to Ukraine Poland Border

17 Aug 2022

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We hear from long-time Trim resident Luba Healy as she plans to return to the Ukraine-Poland border.

Is violent anti-social behaviour getting out of hand?

17 Aug 2022

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Is violent anti-social behaviour getting out of hand? We hear from the Garda Representative Association and also Alan a Dublin Bus Driver who has seen...

Motoring: Motorway speed limits, e-scooters

17 Aug 2022

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We discuss motorway speed limits, e-scooters and traffic levels with Transport Commentator Conor Faughnan.

Latest on the murder investigation launched in Killarney

17 Aug 2022

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We get the latest on the murder investigation launched in Killarney with Ralph Riegel Journalist with the Irish Independent.

Are expectations too high when looking at potential suitors?

16 Aug 2022

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Are women expectations too high when looking at potential suitors or are men setting a low bar? We discuss this Mairead Loughman Matchmaker and podca...

More young people seeking help for back pain

16 Aug 2022

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We hear of the rise in back pain young people are reporting after long periods of working from home with Jenny Branigan, Jenny Branigan, Chartered P...

Report: Fianna Fail and Micheál Martin

16 Aug 2022

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In just under four months Micheál Martin will give up the job of Taoiseach and allow Leo Varadkar to take back the mantle, but how did he do as Taois...

We get the latest from Ukraine

16 Aug 2022

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We hear about the potential for a ‘Chornobyl-like event’ as shelling continues at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine with Nataliya Gumenyuk, Jo...

12 healthcare workers are being assaulted a work every single day

16 Aug 2022

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We hear why twelve healthcare workers are being assaulted a work every single day with Paul Cullen, Health Editor of The Irish Times and Dr. Brendan ...

Investigation launched after a body of a woman is found in Killarney

16 Aug 2022

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We get the very latest from Kerry as an investigation is launched after a body of a woman is found in Killarney with Amy Ní Riada Senior Journalist ...

Just how much does back to school costs cost?

16 Aug 2022

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With school just around the corner, we find out how much parents are paying to send their children back to school with Paul Rolston, Communications Di...

Minister Darragh O'Brien on the An Bord Pleanala report

16 Aug 2022

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Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage of Ireland joins us to discuss the An Bord Pleanala report and the ongoing hou...

Is anti-social behaviour is on the rise across the country

15 Aug 2022

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We ask if anti-social behaviour is on the rise across the country with Senator Barry Ward, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Justice, and Cllr Michael Kilcoyn...

Are compulsory purchase orders to the country’s dereliction problem?

15 Aug 2022

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Could compulsory purchase orders be a solution to the country’s dereliction problem? T debate Pat spoke to Kieran Rose City Planner and also Tom G...

Ask The Expert : Mortgages

15 Aug 2022

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Our expert today was Martin Hennessy Managing Director of Doodl.ie and she help listeners with their mortgage questions.

Is our power grid in the midst of a perfect storm?

15 Aug 2022

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With so many system alerts over the last two years, is our power grid in the midst of a perfect storm? For more on this Pat spoke to Brian Ó Gallachó...

Is staffing and funding solely to blame for hospital waiting times

15 Aug 2022

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Long waiting lists and long ambulance response times – are staffing and funding solely to blame? To discuss this further Pat was joined this morning...

‘I was handling live bombs but shelf packers were paid more than me"

15 Aug 2022

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Former Army bomb squad member Mark Keeley criticizes the Government on lack of respect for role of Defence Forces.

Unqualified teachers marking exams?

15 Aug 2022

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As student teachers amongst those taking up roles in correcting this year’s state exams amid shortages, what can be done to recruit teachers to corr...

Bestselling Author Claudia Carroll on her latest pageturner

12 Aug 2022

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Bestselling Author Claudia Carroll joined Pat on the show to talk about her latest page turner 'The Love Algorithm'.

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

12 Aug 2022

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We take a look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Philip Ryan Political Editor with the Irish Independ...

Friday Food: Barbequed Beef Burger

12 Aug 2022

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Barbequed Beef Burger with Crispy bacon, cheese, egg, and tomato relish is the dish to try this sunny weekend brought to us by Gareth Mullins Executiv...

Increase in people injecting themselves with cocaine

12 Aug 2022

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We discuss new data on drug intravenous use with cocaine injections on the rise with Dr. Garrett McGovern, Medical Director and Founder of the Priorit...

Making the workplace a safe space for domestic abuse victim

12 Aug 2022

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We hear how employers can make the workplace a safe space for domestic abuse victims. Sarah Benson CEO of Women’s Aid spoke to Pat this morning on ...

Further squeeze on lending to first-time buyers

12 Aug 2022

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We hear how ICS Mortgages is about to put the squeeze on lending to first-time buyers with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Inde...

No COVID Bonus pay recevied for many healthcare workers

12 Aug 2022

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We hear how many frontline healthcare workers have not yet received their Covid-19 bonus payment with Joan Carthy National Advocacy Manager with the I...

Digital Health is vital for the future

12 Aug 2022

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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reports on why digital Health is Vital for the future.

Advice ahead of the heatwave weekend

12 Aug 2022

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The barbeques are at the ready, the paddling pools are being filled and the 99s are flying out the door in forecourts up and down the country. We hear...

Will buying alcohol in Northern Ireland hit the country's tax take?

11 Aug 2022

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We discuss if the booze cruise to Northern Ireland is about to hit the country’s tax take with Vincent Jennings, CEO of the Convenience Stores and N...

IRFU ban transgender women from female contact rugby competition

11 Aug 2022

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We discuss the IRFU’s decision to ban transgender women from female-contact rugby competitions. Pat was joined on the show by Matt Kennedy Policy an...

Is it time for Public Transport Police?

11 Aug 2022

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This morning on the show, we ask it high time for a dedicated public transport Garda unit? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Dermot O’...

Gardening: Watering and feeding of plants in this heatwave

10 Aug 2022

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The weather this week is making for ideal gardening conditions, the watering and feeding of plants will be important. Paraic Horkan brings us all the ...

"Night Interns" by Austin Duffy

10 Aug 2022

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Author and oncologist Austin Duffy joined Pat to discuss his latest page-turner depicting the realities of a medical intern working the night shift.

Ireland's best beach

10 Aug 2022

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We hear why Keem Beach in Achill Island has been named the No 1 “wild swimming spot” in the UK and Ireland with Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor w...

Behind the movie scenes of 'Mission Impossible'

10 Aug 2022

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Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of the first in the series of action filled Mission Impossible movies.

Public be vigilant of banking scams

10 Aug 2022

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With thousands of Irish customers in the process of moving moved banking providers, the warning comes to be vigilant of fraudsters seeking to take adv...

One in five wants their children placed in daycare

10 Aug 2022

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As new research reveals that only one in five wants their children placed in daycare, we debate and look at the implications of this with David Quinn ...

Green Scene: Tracking Solar Storms

10 Aug 2022

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Tracking Solar Storms.. what are solar storms, how strong can they be, and how are Irish scientists helping to enhance warnings? We discuss this and m...

Number of available rental properties sinks to an all-time low

10 Aug 2022

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We look at the Irish rental market as the number of available properties sinks to an all-time low. For more on this Pat spoke to Karl Deeter, Founder...

Preventing burglaries during the heatwave

10 Aug 2022

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Sergeant Ber Leetch Crime Prevention Officer at Limerick Garda station joined Pat on the show this morning with advice on preventing home burglaries d...

Is there a need for regulations for e-scooters

10 Aug 2022

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As more and more E Scooters accidents are occurring on our roads, is it time for more regulation to come into force around these vehicles? To discuss...

Are electricity blackouts on the way?

10 Aug 2022

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Are electricity blackouts on the way? We get a reaction to Eirgrid’s ‘system alert’ with Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer ESRI.

Tech With Jess: A review of the Samsung A53

09 Aug 2022

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On today's show we get a review of the Samsung A53 and a preview of Samsung flagship launch which is taking place on Wednesday with Newstalk Tech Cor...

FBI raid home of former US President Donald Trump

09 Aug 2022

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We get the latest on the unprecedented FBI raid on the home of former US President Donald Trump with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio...

Should tax breaks for executives in multinationals go?

09 Aug 2022

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Should special tax breaks for highly paid executives in multinationals be abolished? Pat was joined on the show by Colm McCarthy Economist and Danny M...

Kkeeping kids safe around dogs

09 Aug 2022

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Pete Wedderburn aka Pete the Vet gives listeners tips and advice on keeping kids safe around dogs.

Offshore Wind will be totally transformative for Ireland

09 Aug 2022

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We hear why offshore wind may be totally transformative for Ireland with Val Cummins Ireland Director at Simply Blue Group.

Aware are in desperate need for volunteers for helpline

09 Aug 2022

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Aware is in desperate need of volunteers for their depression helpline due to high demand post covid. To find out how you can help Pat spoke to Dom...

What to do about out-of-control anti-social behaviour?

09 Aug 2022

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Another vicious assault in Dublin. What to do about out-of-control anti-social behaviour? We’ll discuss with Mannix Flynn, Independent Dublin City C...

Are water supplies at risk in the coming heatwave?

09 Aug 2022

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Are water supplies at risk in the coming heat wave? With more on this, Pat spoke to Paul Downes, Meteorologist with Met Eireann, and also Tom Cuddy, H...

Summer camps costing up to 3,000

08 Aug 2022

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We discuss the towering cost of summer camps for parents in Ireland with Sinead O’Moore – Host of The Stretchmarks Podcast and Mum of two.

What now for the late night economy

08 Aug 2022

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The NTA has ruled out a 24-hour Luas. We discuss what that means for plans to reform the night-time economy with Sunil Sharpe, Founder of Give Us The ...

Ask The Expert: On getting your dream job

08 Aug 2022

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Our Monday expert joined us this morning to answer listeners career-related questions, as well as giving advice on how to nab your dream job. Peter C...

Travel: Epic train journeys

08 Aug 2022

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Pol Ó Conghaile gives us some epic train journey ideas to keep us on track for our holidays.

The accommodation crisis for college students

08 Aug 2022

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College students in the Munster area are left in limbo as their planned accommodation falls through will this situation be mirrored elsewhere? Pat di...

We get the latest from Ukraine

08 Aug 2022

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As grave condemnation is expressed by western bodies over the shelling of a nuclear power plant, we get the latest development from Ukraine with Olga ...

A look back on the weekend of sport

08 Aug 2022

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We look back at the Premier League opening weekend, the All-Ireland camogie finals and more with Off The Ball's Eoin Sheahan.

A club set up to support grieving siblings

08 Aug 2022

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We speak to a woman who set up a club for grieving siblings after the death of her 34-year-old sister Maeveen Mc Nabb joined Pat this morning on the s...