The Pat Kenny Show

Works begin on the Clontarf cycle scheme

08 Aug 2022

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Works begin on the Clontarf cycle scheme and will place significant traffic pressure on the area. Some Dublin City residents are up in arms due to a ...

Over 55,000 people are still waiting for passports

08 Aug 2022

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As more than 55,000 people are still waiting for passports, we get the very latest on what’s causing the delays with Eoghan Corry Travel Commentator...

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

05 Aug 2022

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We take a look back on some of the news stories that made the headlines this week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Alan Farrell Fin...

Does Ireland need to re-consider legalising assisted dying

05 Aug 2022

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Dr Brendan O’Shea who is a Kildare GP, Assistant Adjuvant Professor for Public Health and Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin joined Pat on the ...

Friday Food: Lemon and Raspberry Drizzle Cake

05 Aug 2022

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Gareth Mullins brings us a mouth-watering recipe for a lemon and raspberry cake.

Brazil adds millions of cattle to its national herd

05 Aug 2022

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We hear about Brazil’s plans to add millions of cattle to its national herd in the face of a climate emergency with Sarah O’Sullivan, an Irish Jou...

New research says do not feed deer in the Phoenix Park

05 Aug 2022

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We have all been told not to feed the deer in Phoenix Park for years. Now there is UCD research to back that up and with more on the findings of the ...

Sport: The big Premier League kick-off,

05 Aug 2022

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Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan previews the big Premier League kick-off, the All-Ireland camogie finals, and more with Pat on the show this morning.

Could third rate of income tax of 30pc be introduced?

05 Aug 2022

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Could a new tax rate of 30pc be what Irish workers have been waiting for or is it pure political kite-flying? To discuss this further Pat spoke to Dr....

Where are we now with the National Broadband Plan?

05 Aug 2022

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Jess Kelly Newstalk Technology Correspondent takes us back to a decade ago when the National Broadband Plan was unveiled and where we are now!

Who won the latest round of Truss versus Sunak?

05 Aug 2022

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Who won the latest round of Truss versus Sunak? We get a reaction from UK-based Journalist and Media Consultant Enda Brady.

A double drowning tragedy in Ballybunion

05 Aug 2022

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We get the latest from Ballybunion after a double drowning tragedy with Sinead Kelleher Journalist with the Kerryman and also Gerard O'Flynn Deputy Di...

The importance of making a will

04 Aug 2022

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How important is it to have an in-date will? To discuss how to make a will and to answer some questions our listeners had was John Costello Consultant...

Links between body dysmorphic disorder and skin diseases

04 Aug 2022

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We discuss the linkage between body dysmorphic disorder and skin diseases with Dermatology Nurse Specialist on Skincare Selene Daly.

Data centre protest to take place today

04 Aug 2022

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More than half of all data centres here are in South Dublin a protest later today wants this to end. For more on the protest taking place, Pat spoke t...

UK Conservative leadership race

04 Aug 2022

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We get the latest from the Tory leadership race ahead of Lizz Truss and Rishi Sunak’s latest TV debate with George Parker, Political Editor with the...

Would more compact houses aid the housing crisis?

04 Aug 2022

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Would turning away from apartments and towards more compact houses aid the housing crisis? We discuss with Joe Kennedy, Managing Director of Smith an...

A mother of 3 facing homelessness today

04 Aug 2022

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A woman of three children is facing homelessness today. Natasha White spoke to Pat on the show this morning with more on the situation she finds herse...

We get the latest on the Mountjoy Prison murder investigation

04 Aug 2022

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Stephen Breen Crime Editor at The Irish Sun brings us the latest of the murder investigation of Robert O'Connor in Mountjoy Prison.

What are the best books to take on your holiday?

03 Aug 2022

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A new poll has revealed what our all-time favourite holiday reads are... 1. Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney 2. Harry Potter collectio...

Gardening: Some Christmas prep

03 Aug 2022

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Paraic Horkan tells us how to grow new Home grown potatoes for Christmas and also time to plant wildflower seeds now to attract bees and butterflies.

Young people need to look after their heart health

03 Aug 2022

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Dr Paddy Barrett Preventative Cardiologist from the Blackrock Clinic joined Pat in studio today to discuss why younger people need to be more concerne...

Behind the movie scenes of 'The Princess Bride

03 Aug 2022

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Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of the much-loved comedic fantasy ‘The Princess Bride’.

High costs of going green putting people off

03 Aug 2022

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Going greener benefits everyone, but it can prove costly for those on a budget. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Lisa Ryan, Professor in...

Green Scene: The wonders of rockpools

03 Aug 2022

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We discuss the wonders you will find in your local beach rockpool with Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland...

Is big brother watching you, or is it your employer?

03 Aug 2022

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Is big brother watching you, or is it your employer? We hear about how employers monitor remote workers with Dr. Laura Bambrick, Senior Policy Office...

Insured patients warned not to waive right to public care

03 Aug 2022

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Insured patients warned not to waive the right to public care, we get details on this with Dermot Goode, Health Insurance Expert with totalhealthcov...

Tech With Jess: A review of the Google Pixel 6A

02 Aug 2022

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This morning on the show Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brought us a review of the Google Pixel 6A.

Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in airstrike

02 Aug 2022

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Killed over the weekend, we get some insight into the man who took over the running of Al Qaeda following Osama Bin Laden's death with Fawaz Gerges, ...

More fallout from Sabina Higgins’ controversial letter to The Irish Times

02 Aug 2022

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More fallout from Sabina Higgins’ controversial letter to The Irish Times. We get a reaction from journalist Michael O’Regan.

Motoring: A review of the new Mercedes EQS

02 Aug 2022

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Motoring editor at the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert reviews the new Mercedes EQS, and Citroen C4 X and brings us the latest news from the worl...

Potential fuel rationing this winter

02 Aug 2022

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We hear about plans to hold an emergency meeting about potential fuel rationing this winter with Kevin mc

How to stay safe in the water this August

02 Aug 2022

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Water Safety Ireland’s Acting CEO Roger Sweeney joined Pat on the show this morning to give advice on how to stay safe in the water this August.

Should pensions and Social Welfare payments rise with inflation?

02 Aug 2022

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Pensions and social welfare payments are set to be benchmarked to the average industrial wage which should mean they rise with inflation. To discuss f...

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

29 Jul 2022

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We take a look back on the main stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Elaine Loughlin, Political Correspondent with ...

Minister Eamon Ryan about the landmark deal on agricultural emissions

29 Jul 2022

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Pat was joined on the show by Environment Minister Eamon Ryan about the landmark deal on agricultural emissions.

Friday Food: Pepper Seared Tuna Steak

29 Jul 2022

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Gareth Mullins gets us in sizzling mood for the long weekend with this week's recipe: Pepper Seared Tuna Steak.

Gorse fires and goats

29 Jul 2022

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We hear about the calls for a herd of goats to help contain the spread of future gorse fires in Killiney.

Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors

29 Jul 2022

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Author of Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors Tom Bower joined Pat this morning on the show to chat about his new book.

Sport: An historic night for Sligo Rovers

29 Jul 2022

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Off The Ball’s John Duggan on a historic night for Sligo Rovers, the All-Ireland ladies football finals, the Galway Races, the final of the women’...

Reaction to the plan to cut agricultural emissions

29 Jul 2022

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We get reaction to the decision to cut agricultural emissions by 25 per cent by 2030 Pat McCormack of the ICSMA joined Pat on the show with his reac...

Divorce Applications Hit Record Levels

29 Jul 2022

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Divorce applications rise to record levels for the second year in succession personal injury awards are down 43% since 2019 rise in family and child ...

Plans for a new Dublin town

28 Jul 2022

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We hear of plans for the new development of new Dublin town with Joanna Tuffy Labour councillor for Lucan. Deputy Mayor of South Dublin County Council...

The business of Google

28 Jul 2022

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Deputy Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at the business of Google.

The truth about dating after 50

28 Jul 2022

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We hear about the realities of dating after 50 with Alana Kirk Midlife coach and author of Midlife.

Why movement can be important for our brain health

28 Jul 2022

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Professor Tim Lynch a Consultant Neurologist at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and Clinical Director of the Dublin Neurological Institute...

Our round-up of all the big stories Stateside

28 Jul 2022

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The US department of justice has Trump in its crosshairs and Biden reaches out to China. We bring you our round-up of all the big stories Stateside wi...

Builders cannot be levied over defective homes

28 Jul 2022

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Boomtime builders responsible for defective homes cannot be made to pay for remediation works which will cost billions and take years to complete, a l...

A six month wait for some NCT tests

28 Jul 2022

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We hear why you have to wait for six months to get an NCT in some parts of the country with Dave Humphreys, Motoring Journalist with Completecar.ie.

Professor Sam McConkey on the cases of Monkeypox in Ireland

28 Jul 2022

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85 cases of Monkeypox here, how worried should we be? Pat was joined on the show by Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist RCSI.

We get the latest from Ukraine

28 Jul 2022

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We get the latest from Ukraine, where the grain export deal with Russia is teetering on the brink of collapse. Pat speaks to Olga Tokariuk, Independen...

Gardening With Paraic: Doing your bit in the garden for climate change

27 Jul 2022

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Paraic Horkan on doing your bit in the garden for climate change.

The potential impact of an overhaul of consent laws here

27 Jul 2022

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We discuss the potential impact of an overhaul of consent laws here with Frank Greaney, Newstalk Court Correspondent.

The baggage chaos at Dublin Airport continues

27 Jul 2022

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Is your luggage safe at Dublin Airport? Eoghan Corry brings us up to speed on the baggage chaos.

Irish Red Cross response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis

27 Jul 2022

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We get the latest on the Irish Red Cross response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis with Liam O’Dwyer, Secretary General of The Irish Red Cross

Behind The Movie Scenes Of: The English Patient

27 Jul 2022

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Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of the epic war romance ‘The English Patient'.

Reaction as Garda convicted of coercive control

27 Jul 2022

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A Garda has become one of the first people to be convicted of coercive control. We’ll get a reaction to the case with Sarah Benson CEO Womens Aid.

Will negotiations help diffuse Russia’s threat to turn off gas?

27 Jul 2022

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Will negotiations help diffuse the impact of Russia’s threat to turn off gas? To discuss further Pat spoke to Thomas Sparrow, a German Correspondent...

Green Scene: How sharks are getting longer

27 Jul 2022

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Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland tells Pat how sharks are getting longer and the growing population of t...

What is needed in terms of e scooter regulation

27 Jul 2022

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What is needed in terms of e-scooter regulation? To discuss Pat was joined on the show this morning by Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.

Career Change in your 40s

27 Jul 2022

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Career-hopping in your 40s. Jane Downes CEO of Partime.ie brought us some tips and advice if you are thinking of a career change.

Another chaotic story in our A & E departments

27 Jul 2022

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First up this morning we hear of another chaotic story in our emergency departments today. Aisling O'Connor spoke to Pat to describe her father's expe...

Author John Connolly on his latest novel

26 Jul 2022

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Author John Connolly on his latest novel in the Charlie Parker series 'The Furies'

UK Leadership debate reaction

26 Jul 2022

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It’s Rishi versus Liz in the battle for Number 10. We get reaction to the last night’s head-to-head Tory leadership debate with Tamara Cohen, Sky ...

Road safety alert over bank holiday weekend

26 Jul 2022

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As more lives are claimed on our roads in recent days and the long weekend looms we’re joined by Assistant Garda Commissioner Paula Hilman.

The discrimination faced by the deaf community

26 Jul 2022

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We hear about the discrimination faced by the deaf community with Laura Grant, Chairperson of “Our New Ears”, Peer Support Group for families who ...

The future of Ireland’s biggest port

26 Jul 2022

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CEO of Dublin Port Eamon O'Reilly joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the new yearly figures and his time with Dublin Port to date as he st...

Mortgage prices are still on the rise

26 Jul 2022

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Mortgage prices are still on the rise, but what’s to be done? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Andrew Rafter, Director of Flynn Real Estate ...

David Trimble Passes Away

26 Jul 2022

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We remember David Trimble’s legacy at his passing at the age of 77 with Alison Morris, Columnist with the Belfast Telegraph & commentator specializi...

More workforce needed across the health services

26 Jul 2022

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More workforce is needed across the health services to cope with the growing population but where will they all come from? We debate with Dr. Conor Ke...

Ask The Expert: Behavioral sleep therapist

25 Jul 2022

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Motty Varghese a sleep physiologist and behavioral sleep therapist is our 'Ask The Expert' this week and Motty gave advice on getting a good night's s...

Author Cathy Kelly on her new book 'The Wedding Party'

25 Jul 2022

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Author Cathy Kelly joins us to discuss her intriguing new novel ‘The Wedding Party’.

Travel With Pól : Dealing with lost luggage

25 Jul 2022

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Pól Ó Conghaile brings us advice on dealing with lost luggage when traveling this summer.

Dublin City Council has leased 48 times more houses than it has bought this year.

25 Jul 2022

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So far this year, Dublin City Council has bought just one social home from developers of big schemes, while it leased 48, show council figures. We as...

We, The Oppressors by Dr Jack Davy

25 Jul 2022

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Pat was joined on the show this morning by Dr. Jack Davy to chat about his new book 'We, The Oppressors'

Should we have compassionate leave for pet bereavement ?

25 Jul 2022

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Should dog owners receive compassionate leave when their pet passes away? We hear from Becky Bristow Dogs Trust and PJ Gallagher Comedian and Broadc...

Will farmers agree to a 30% drop in emissions?

25 Jul 2022

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Will farmers agree to a 30% drop in emissions? Pat was joined on the show Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent with The Irish Independent, and...

Sam is going back to the Kingdom

25 Jul 2022

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Sam is going back to the Kingdom and Cody bows out of his reign with the cats. Cathal Mullaney reviews a weekend of sports.

Would the banning vaping flavours be Pointless ?

25 Jul 2022

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Pat was joined by Dr. Garrett McGovern, GP specialising in addiction medicine at the Priority Medical Clinic in Dundrum who says calls to ban e-cigare...

Will the new pension scheme have the desired effect?

25 Jul 2022

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Will the government’s new pension scheme have the desired effect? Joining Pat to discuss was Economist Austin Hughes.

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

22 Jul 2022

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A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Bobby today was Louise O’Reilly. Sinn Fein TD, Barry Ward, FG Senator, Spokesp...

Friday Food: Peri Peri Chicken

22 Jul 2022

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Peri Peri Chicken is among the recipes that Chef Gareth Mullins will have us drooling over today on the show and perfect to make this weekend.

Bertie Ahern on the Tory leadership race

22 Jul 2022

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A fresh start or more of the same? Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern discusses the Tory Party leadership race next.

Could data centers speed up the transition to renewable energy?

22 Jul 2022

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Could data centers speed up the transition to renewable energy? We debate with Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central, and also ...

A preview of this busy weekend of sport

22 Jul 2022

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Will the west be awakened this Sunday or will the Kingdom reign supreme? Eoin Sheahan brings us a preview of a busy weekend ahead.

A Mayo woman who will need €40,000 to access the pyrite redress scheme

22 Jul 2022

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We hear from a Mayo woman who will need €40,000 to access the pyrite redress scheme. Bobby was joined on the show this morning by Barbara Clinton fr...

Can we reach 100% EVs by 2030 ?

22 Jul 2022

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the majority of us should be switching to Electric cars by 2030 – but how realistic is this target? For more on this Bobby spoke to Declan Neeley D...

State seeks hotels for Ukrainian refugees

22 Jul 2022

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As the crisis of accommodating refugees deepens, should hotels around the country be taking more in like the government is asking? We discuss this wit...

The business of tax

21 Jul 2022

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Gavin McLoughlin looks at Irish Tax's business, where our money comes from, and what the risks/opportunities are.

We will delve into the current state of America

21 Jul 2022

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Has the US experiment failed completely? We will delve into the current state of America with Harry Browne, Senior Media Lecturer TUD and Larry Donnel...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Ted Lasso'

21 Jul 2022

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This week on Boxed, John Fardy has a look at the TV show Ted Lasso.

The nation is bracing for ‘winter virus storm’

21 Jul 2022

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As we get ready for a potential ‘virus storm’ in the winter with a combination of covid variants and influenza how can we prepare for it all adequ...

Best selling author James Cavanagh on his new book

21 Jul 2022

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Bestselling Author and creator of the Eddie Flynn series Steve Cavanagh joined Pat on the show to chat all about his new book 'The Accomplice'

What will higher increase rates mean for our mortgages?

21 Jul 2022

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The ECB is hiking interest rates and what that means for your mortgage. Michael Dowling, Managing Director of Dowling Financial joined Pat on the sho...

Students on their J1

21 Jul 2022

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With many students finally back to taking part in the memorable J1 program, we speak to two students and find out how they are doing.

Warmer summers ahead do we need to change our methods of home building

21 Jul 2022

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We ask what changes need to be made to our methods of home building with temperatures rising in years to come? Joining Pat to discuss was Jeff Colley,...

Hospital Wait times in excess of 15 hours for some patients seeking treatment

21 Jul 2022

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We speak to two individuals who had to endure wait times in excess of 15 hours in Irish hospital, when it mattered most. Joining Pat today was Con Da...

Gardening: Watering plants effectively in hot weather

20 Jul 2022

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Paraic discusses Watering plants effectively in hot weather and aloe vera – the first aid plant on the show this morning and answers listeners garde...

The Future of Tourism panel discussion

20 Jul 2022

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To discuss the future of tourism in Ireland Pat was joined by a panel consisting of Ruth Andrews, CEO of Incoming Tour Operators Association Eoghan O’...

Green Scene: Sand clouds in space

20 Jul 2022

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On this week's Green Scene with Dr. Ruth Freeman we hear about sand batteries and sand clouds in space.