Children's book ideas for the summer
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown is on to the end of the school year. Children's author and book reviewer Sarah Webb jo...
The latest covid surge in Ireland's tourist hotspots
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the country’s popular holiday destinations – Kerry, Waterford and Wexford – are the co...
Jonathan Healy looks at crises we should have seen coming
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The news cycle is dominated by a series of crises, each worse than the last. Many of these stories ...
Soaring construction costs are keeping house prices near Celtic Tiger levels
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation joined Pat to discuss the surgi...
Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boris Johnson survives a no-confidence vote, but he is not out of the woods. Lucy Fisher, Chief Poli...
A simple guide to taking some of the stress out of the Leaving Cert
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Mooney, Career Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Education Columnist joined Pat with his sim...
Rush hour may be no more
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eugene Drennan, President of the Irish Hauliers Association joined Pat to discuss why rush hour may ...
Science with Luke: Three vaccine jabs in any combination works best for Covid19
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three doses of the same Covid-19 vaccine or a combination of jabs work equally well in preventing in...
What more should be done to protect our children online?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Children’s Rights Alliance is holding an online event that aims to give attendees an overview ...
Boxed With John Fardy features ‘The Mandalorian’
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Fardy discusses acclaimed space western, ‘The Mandalorian’ in this week's 'Boxed'
Minister Simon Harris on how his department are helping autistic students
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science Simon Harris joined Pat in t...
Bestselling author, Heather Morris on her new book 'Three Sisters'
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author, Heather Morris joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about her new book 'T...
We get more reaction to the Johnny Depp Amber Heard verdict
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get more reaction to the Johnny Depp Amber Heard verdict Melanie Finn, Entertainment Corresponde...
CEO of DAA Dalton Philips on the airport's plan ahead of a weekend of travel
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get a reaction to the DAA’s plan ahead of a very busy weekend of travel with CEO of DAA Dalton ...
Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear all about the plans for Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee with Vincent MacAviney, Lond...
Waiting on a new passport to come?
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting on a new passport to come? Pat was joined by Siobhan Byrne, Director of Passport Services in...
Johnny Depp wins his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from the U.S. as Johnny Depp wins his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard ...
‘The Trial of Lotta Rae’ By Siobhan McGowan
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhan McGowan joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her debut novel ‘The Trial of Lo...
Cancer Cycle to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Dublin man is taking on the challenge of a 197km charity cycle to raise awareness for cervical can...
Behind the movie scenes of 'Died Hard'
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of a film that redefined the action genre upon its release, ‘Di...
Is Boris Johnson staring down the barrel of a leadership battle?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing voices of condemnation within Tory party against Boris Johnson’s leadership. We ask is ...
Advice on keeping your kids summer safe
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to keep your kids' summer safe advice with Monaghan GP Dr lllona Duffy Monaghan based GP.
Petrol pumps break the €2 litre barrier
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As petrol pumps break the € 2-litre barrier in some places today, what can be done with regard to ...
Green Scene: Is there ice on the moon ?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 'Green Scene' we ask is there ice on the moon? l We also discuss Zoopharmacognosy ho...
Should Ireland join up to an EU army?
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should Ireland join up to an EU army? We’ll debate with Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for D...
DAA face some tough questions at today’s Oireachtas Committee.
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With no solid plan forthcoming for Dublin airport, what can we expect this bank holiday weekend? Joi...
Smoking rates are up after years of decline
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smoking rates are up after years of decline. We discuss why we are seeing smoking rates increasing ...
How Irish businesses can contribute to the Ukraine rebuild
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how Irish businesses can contribute to Ukraine's rebuild. John O’Connor, Founder of O’Co...
Was the chaos at Dublin airport last Sunday likely a once off?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are we going to see a repeat of Dublin airport chaos this bank holiday weekend? To discuss further P...
Eu leaders agree an oil embargo for Russia
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Eu leaders agree an oil embargo for Russia, what repercussions will it have for Ireland? To discu...
Should we follow Norway’s gender quota legislation model?
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should we follow Norway’s gender quota legislation model? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by...
Huge disparity in the cost of prescription medicines
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of prescription medicines can vary widely across different pharmacies according to new rese...
Today is 'World MS Day'
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On World MS Day, we hear MS impacts and what treatment is available. Pat was joined on the show by P...
Barbara Scully on her new book 'Wise Up, Power, Wisdom And The Older Woman'
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Scully, Writer, Broadcaster and author joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her...
Ask The Expert: Niall Donohoe Podiatrist
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's 'Ask The Expert' was Niall Donohoe Podiatrist from the CureSpa Clinic in Goatsown. Niall ...
Research find more people are looking to work from home
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As new research confirms that many are looking to work from home more, should workers be prepared to...
We hear from people who went through Dublin Airport in the last 24 hours
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from two people who went through Dublin Airport in the last 24 hours John Duddy, Neurosurgeo...
Eoin Sheahan reviews a busy weekend in sporting action
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Sheahan reviews a busy weekend in sporting action which saw Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle over...
As memorial day takes place across the U S minds are still focused on the horrific mass shooting
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As memorial day takes place across the U.S., minds are still focused on the horrific mass shooting. ...
Dublin airport chaos over weekend and the factors driving it
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chaos in Dublin Airport over the weekend as delays impact everybody traveling. We get the latest wit...
Chef Gareth Mullins has another summer style recipe for us to try out.
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Gareth Mullins has another summer-style recipe for us to try out. This week it is a Barbeque cl...
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat on this week's Friday Forum was Alan Farrell Fine Gael TD For Fingal and Party’s spoke...
The NRA are having their annual meeting in Houston
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the National Rifle Association descends on Houston, we get some insight into their political infl...
Lack of long-term vision is failing patients with chronic care needs
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association’s Care Can’t Wait Campaign is highlighting the lack o...
A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A weekend of finals awaits with the Heineken Cup and Champions League taking center stage. Eoin Shee...
No Dublin Hotel Accommodation for Kerry hurling team
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The lack of hotel accommodation means that the Kerry hurling team can’t stay in the capital for th...
Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of NIKE
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk takes a look at the business of NIKE. Listen and...
Four years on from Repeal the 8th
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Dunne, AKA Miss D, gives her thoughts on the access to abortion services here four years on from...
We mark 'Melanoma Awareness Month'
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To mark 'Melanoma Awareness Month' Pat was joined on the show by Selene Daly a Dermatology Nurse Spe...
1 in 4 people can’t afford to take a holiday
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a new survey reveals that 1 in 4 people can’t afford to take a holiday, we find out where are b...
United Nations – The case for integrating Ireland
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Investigative journalist, Frank Connolly joined Pat on the show to chat about his new boo...
No result date for this year's leaving cert
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is still no result date for this year’s leaving cert students. We find out why and what it m...
"I can't tell you how excited we are." Nik's Tea & Hurst Botanicals #GrowWithAldi
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk has teamed up with Aldi to have a look at some of the great Irish producers taking part in ...
Great Hatred: The Assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new book sheds light on the political assassination which helped spark the Irish civil war. Great ...
Today is 'Global Surgery Day'
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To mark 'Global Surgery Day today Pat was joined on the show by Gillian Curtin heart recipient who...
The Green Scene: exciting advancements in scallop fishing
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting advancements in scallop fishing and how light pollution has reduced as a result of the curr...
Alastair Campbell on Boris Johnson and what next?
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Sue Gray report imminent, is Boris Johnson finally toast? We speak to former Labour strateg...
80 euro a night charge for a hospital stay could be scrapped
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Government could be planning to scrap the 80 euro a night charge for a hospital stay for public ...
We get the latest on the school shooting in Texas
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest on the school shooting in Texas that has left 21 children and adults dead. Live fr...
Will the bank of Mum and Dad have to fund the basic needs of primary schools?
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will the bank of Mum and Dad have to fund the basic needs of primary schools? To discuss this Pat wa...
The nitrous oxide scourge that’s plaguing Dublin
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We'll hear about the nitrous oxide scourge that’s plaguing Dublin with South Dublin Sinn Fein Coun...
"There's a lot of people on social welfare who just do not want to work"
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Dublin pub manager has claimed that too many people on social welfare "are getting too much for no...
'Run For Your Life' by Jane Mitchell
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Authur Jane Mitchell joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new novel about a young g...
Professional spotlight: The career of a veterinary surgeon
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first installment of our new series professional spotlight, we take a look at the career of a...
World's most expensive car sells for €135m
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk retracts 20 million car ‘promise’ amid electric car shortage and a Mercedes-Benz brea...
Are passport delays about to ruin your holiday plans?
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are passport delays about to ruin your holiday plans? We speak to travel journalist Eoghan Corry and...
Cavan farmer who has made a success of snail farming
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a Cavan farmer who is making a killing from snail farming. Peter Monaghan spoke to Pat t...
Travel With Pol: Why Spain is Ireland’s most popular sun holiday destination
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Spain reviews it’s Covid rules on June 15 we find out why it’s Ireland’s most popular sun h...
'His Name Was George Floyd' by Robert Samuels
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined on the show by author Robert Samuels to discuss his new book 'His Name Was George Flo...
Ask The Expert: Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Ann Maire Eustace Ryan
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ann Maire Eustace Ryan Consultant Gastroenterologist in Tipperary University Hospital and who sp...
Europe is repowering to distance itself further from Russia
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Green MEP Ciaran Cuffe joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss how Europe is repowering to d...
Is it time to introduce a vacant property tax?
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As scours of empty properties lie empty up and down the country, is it time to introduce a vacant pr...
Josh Crosbie reports on the boom in pleasure boat sales
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With many people taking up new hobbies over the past two years there's been a boom in boat sales. So...