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Job seekers at risk amid surge in CV-writing scams

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Job seekers at risk amid surge in CV-writing scams, warns LinkedIn. The professional networking site revealed over a third of job scams reported ...

‘Under Their Roof’ living with Fred and Rose West

28 Aug 2025

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In November 1977, Kathleen Richards, with her sister Deirdre and baby nephew, arrived to 25 Cromwell St, the home of Fred and Rose West. Looking to r...

Boxed With John Fardy: Hostage

28 Aug 2025

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This week on Boxed, John Fardy reviews 'Hostage' which is showing on Netflix.

The demographic time bomb!

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The demographic time bomb. Does Trump have the solution?  People are having fewer babies: Is the end of our species nigh. Professor Luke O’Neil...

Just what is the Second Hand September campaign?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Second Hand September is an annual campaign, primarily by Oxfam Ireland, that encourages people to refuse to buy new clothes for the entire month...

The countdown for the Áras race continues

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the countdown for the Áras race continues, Fianna Fáil are edging closer to announcing their nominee. While former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin r...

Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General of the Defence Forces

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rossa Mulcahy, Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General of the Defence Forces was appointed his role on 1st june. taking this position, Lieutenant Mulcahy f...

Dermatology questions answered with Professor Caitriona Ryan

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Dermatologist Professor Caitriona Ryan joined Pat in studio this morning to answer listener's skin related questions.

Guidance Counsellor Brian Mooney advises on CAO choices

28 Aug 2025

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Following a reduction in grade inflation in leaving cert results, the CAO was released yesterday. Guidance Counsellor and Columnist with the Irish Tim...

Gardening stories with Diarmuid Gavin

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Picture the walled gardens of a great estate, dew still clinging to the glass panes of the hothouse. Inside there is warmth, a breath of tropics coaxe...

How rape is depicted on screen reinforcing myths around sexual violence?

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to CSO statistics from 2023 four in ten adults report experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime, clearly it is an issue that needs to c...

How children leaving the home can effect parents.

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As students all across the country are set move away for college, what impact does it have on their parents? Children leaving the household brings une...

Inside Hollywood: The iconic Gone With The Wind

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Inside Hollywood, we take a look at one of most iconic films in cinematic history .Gone with the Wind. Lisa Cannon, TV Host and Head of S...

70% of businesses in Ireland are vulnerable to AI powered cybercrime

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI has significantly increased the cybercrime risk to all businesses. Smarttech247 have estimated that over 70% of businesses in Ireland are vulnerabl...

Green Scene: A new superfood for bees

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Green Scene, how the horseshoe crab is breaking free from the pharma industry, and a new superfood for bees. All to chat about w...

Growing demand for the European Union to act against Israel

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is growing demand for the European Union to act against Israel since the latest attack on a Gaza hospital. For more on this Pat was joined ...

More councils are pausing the Tenant-In-Situ Scheme

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Local authorities are continuing to pause the Tenant-in-Situ Scheme. the scheme allows councils to buy property from landlords when a tenant is a...

The return of the school traffic on our roads

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the commuter slot with Conor Faughnan, he discusses the return of the school traffic and the concern about age profile of road deaths wi...

The race to the Áras continues

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Independent candidate Nick Delahanty launched his presidential bid yesterday, claiming if he gets on the ballot he won’t come last. Fianna Fail sti...

Travel with Pól: The beauty of West Cork

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From its wild peninsulas to its wonderful food, West Cork can be a wildly beautiful destination. Beyond the likes of Kinsale and Clonakilty, however, ...

Back to school tech guide

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As pupils all across the country return to school and university, Jess Kelly is here to provide a list of gadgets for back to school. So whether its a...

VHI have announced an average price release of 3%

26 Aug 2025

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VHI have announced an average price release of 3% from 1st October 2025.  The increase follows as the cost of delivering healthcare also continue...

The mass abduction of Ukrainian children into Russia

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘This is likely the largest child abduction since world war two comparable to the Germanification of Polish children by the Nazis.’  Thi...

What to do when your dog is in heat? 

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There comes a time in every dog’s life when a walk in the park doesn’t cut it anymore and the dog only wants one thing to do – get pregnant or m...

CIF are expected to meet with the government today

26 Aug 2025

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Construction Industry Federation are expected to meet with the government today. They are urging the government to prioritise funding in water and ele...

What are neobanks?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As traditional banks consolidate their market share, digital-first global players, known as neobanks, are taking over the Irish market. neobanks are s...

UCC aims to make health research more inclusive

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new campaign at UCC aims to make health research more inclusive, to include under-served groups like women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, o...

The rise of the independent coffee shops

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's twenty years since Starbucks arrived here in Ireland, sounding the death knell for local coffee shops nationwide. But just when we thought e...

No shows for driving tests increasing!

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The average waiting time for the driving test has hit its 10-week target but in some centres the waiting time is still higher and the number of n...

All the news updates stateside

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After weeks of political pressure over Donald Trump’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein, the US Justice department has releas...

Ask The Expert: Lucy Wolfe sleep consultant

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re exhausted and having trouble getting your child to bed, then you might be desperate for a solution. A simple Google search will turn up hu...

The defective concrete block grant scheme and costings to homeowners

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Houses are crumbling due to the presence of pyrite or mica in concrete blocks from certain quarries. The Defective Concrete Block Grant Scheme is mean...

The new aviation service, operated by Bristow Ireland

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new aviation service, operated by Bristow Ireland under a 10-year contract and includes six purpose-built AW189 helicopters based at Sligo, Waterf...

A call for the reopening of the Young Farmers Scheme

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many young farmers are feeling forgotten as the IFA and the ICMSA call for the reopening of the long established Young Farmers Scheme. To discuss thi...

A look back on the weekend of sport

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The weekend was packed full of action, It was a successful opening game for Ireland in the women’s rugby world cup. Co-captain Edel McMahon's return...

Caretakers and secretaries are set to begin an indefinite strike

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some small primary schools could remain closed from Thursday this week as caretakers and secretaries are set to begin an indefinite strike for parity ...

Barry Ward to meet Zelensky in Kyiv

25 Aug 2025

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Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to “to push Russia to peace” as Kyiv marked its Independence Day yesterday.  Barry Ward, FG TD and Chair of EU A...

The Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD and Spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Tabitha Monahan, Political reporter for Irish Independ...

65,000 students got their Leaving Cert results

22 Aug 2025

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Today over 65,000 students got their Leaving Cert Result. Henry McKean visited St Mary's Girls Secondary School Baldoyle Dublin as students got their ...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Mullins talks through multi seeds flapjack, banana bread and carrot and walnut cake. A great lunch box fillers just in time for the kids headi...

'A Deadly Marriage' by author and producer Brian Carroll

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Martens and her father made international headlines when they beat Molly’s Irish husband Jason Corbett to death in his own home. 'A Deadly Mar...

Guidance counsellor Brian Mooney on leaving cert results day

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The anticipation of receiving your leaving cert results is stressful, and the results themselves can be disappointing, especially if you hold yourself...

Dating in your 30's

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dating in your 30s is a brave new world from online and apps, to ghosting and meeting someone in a bar. Never mind those, but maybe you have a kid, a ...

Benjamin Netanyahu orders new assault on Gaza city

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UN-backed agency responsible for monitoring world hunger is today expected to declare a famine in Gaza City. The declaration comes as the Israeli ...

A call for school bus driver age limit to be relaxed

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bus Eireann have been urged to relax its retirement age limit for drivers to accommodate more children on school buses.  Bus Eireann have mandate...

A weird history of technological conspiracy theories

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Windfarms, microwaves, and electric lights, we hear weird history of technological conspiracy theories. David Robert Grimes author and disinforma...

Boxed with John Fardy features 'Stick' starring Owen Wilson

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple TV+  American sports comedy TV series Stick starring Owen Wilson as a former professional golfer features in this weeks Boxed with John Far...

Are you a screen snooper at work?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new survey, more than one third of Irish employees have actively looked for private information about their colleagues or customers in ...

Fergus Finlay disappointed Labour is backing Catherine Connolly for President

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labour Party grandee Fergus Finlay asked permission to run for president from the party’s leader Ivana Bacik. Instead, his party has chosen to suppo...

The pioneering tennis star that was Althea Gibson

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“The final tennis Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, is getting underway this week at Flushing Meadows in New York. This year marked the 50th anni...

Henry McKean goes full throttle in Mondello park

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the recent F1 success of Alex Dunne, the Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive’ and the Formula One movie with Brad Pitt. Motor racing is even bac...

Israel’s military starts a planned operation to take over Gaza city

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel gives final approval for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in tw...

Market for green sector jobs grows!

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 A new survey had found that 85% of Irish professionals say they would consider a job that contributes to climate in the future. Sustainability j...

New evidence in Guildford and other IRA bombings investigations

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The government is under pressure from investigators after new forensic evidence identifies two suspects in the Guilford pub attack and other IRA bombi...

Irish pupils relying on social media sexual health advice study warns

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly two-thirds of students questioned in an educational program believed that using contraception can cause infertility. Much of the misinformation...

The big church move in Sweden!

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Swedish church weighing 672 tonnes is being moved five kilometers over two days so that Europe’s biggest underground mine can expand.  I...

How can we deal with debt effectively?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Debt can come in many forms from a credit card repayment, a car loan or a long-term loan. Unfortunately, for many, debt problems can cause substantial...

Glow in the dark road markings help or hinder drivers at night?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Irish company has designed a next-generation luminous paint that could be shining on a road near you soon if a trial in Co. Sligo is successful. Lu...

Gardening stories: The tale of atomic seeds

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The tale of atomic seeds captures the paradox of the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. It was both a marketing gimmick and a genuine scientific en...

What to do if you child refuses to go to school?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year where you may be preparing to get the kids back in school. But for many kids, this can be a very difficult time; putting up a...

Green Scene: How octopuses fall for the rubber arm trick!

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the Green Scene this week we hear how virtual reality can actually trigger the brain’s own pain suppression mechanisms to deal with chronic pain....

Brother of Evyatar David who is one of of 50 hostages still in Gaza

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Evyatar David was abducted from the Nova music festival on Oct 7th and is one of 50 hostages still in Gaza, of whom 20 are still believed to be alive....

Inside Hollywood: The Godfather movie

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Inside Hollywood, we continue our look at The Perfect Movie and Lisa Cannon breaks down the artistry of The Godfather.

Local save a much loved local Pub!

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A group of 26 people banded together to buy a pub in the Co. Limerick town of Kilteely to keep it from closing after the previous owners retired. The ...

The Secrets of Primrose Square comes to the Gaiety Theatre

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 2018, author Claudia Carroll appeared on The Pat Kenny Show to speak about her novel, The Secrets of Primrose Square. Producer Pat Moylan happened ...

How the people in Kyiv feel about their fate

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As talks take place across the globe over the fate of Ukraine, there remains an uncertainty for the people of Ukraine over what these peace talks...

AI music has sparked ethical concerns in the industry

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Music generated by artificial intelligence, which can take only two minutes to produce, has sparked ethical concerns in the industry.  Tech Edit...

Couples tend to argue about a handful of common themes

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Couples tend to argue about a handful of common themes that come up again and again in relationships. Research shows the top five things couples fight...

How are older renters able to afford average rents? 

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to the Economic and Social Research Institute, if the home ownership continues to fall at its current rate, the poverty rate among over-65s ...

Putin agrees to talks with Zelenskyy over potential peace deal

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russian president Vladimir Putin, has agreed to face-to-face talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a peace deal in Ukraine. We disc...

How Ireland and India have a lot in common as nations

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scaled back India Day celebrations went ahead this past weekend following a number of attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland. But our t...

The future plans for Irish Rail

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish Rail is in the process of planning and executing massive expansions and updates to its services, with levels of demand for timely and efficient ...

Is the rising re-turn industry good or bad for Dublin city?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all making weekly trips to the local deposit return machine to claim back our 15 or 25 cent for bottles and cans used. But a certain group of ...

Ireland does not make The Economist’s rich list!

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re constantly being told that the State is one of the richest in the world but we don’t make the cut among The Economist’s list of 178 countr...

Ask The Expert: On mortgages

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Obtaining a mortgage is often stressful, even for people who have the traditional requirements for securing one. It can be even more difficult when yo...

Should the President of Ireland be expected to be fluent in Irish?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent debates question whether the President of Ireland should be expected, if not required, to be fluent in Irish. As the national figurehead, the P...

Should we swap out the standard desk for standing desks?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Standing Desks are becoming more and more common in workplaces. But is there a health benefit to using them? And should we be considering using them m...

How ADHD symptoms vary from each individual

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The past number of years has seen a surge in people getting diagnosed with ADHD. While doctors warn of overdiagnoses, there are a number of people liv...

Zelensky heads to the White House today

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will today, along with a host of European leaders, meet with Donald Trump in Washington to discuss a potential...

A look back on the weekend of sport

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The weekend was packed full of action, with the round of 16 fixtures taking place in the FAI Cup. Scottie Scheffler claims his fifth win of the season...

What are the biggest threats facing the State?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Espionage and ‘destructive ideologies’ are among main threats to State, says Garda report. Ireland may be target for foreign spies' intent on stea...

One-third of insects are under threat of extinction

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

David Attenborough once said the world’s ecosystem would collapse if all the bees, wasps, ants and flies were to disappear. So why are we allowing o...

More than 600 vacant teaching posts are still vacant!

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to a survey released this week, almost 70% of school leaders reported that they had unfilled vacancies due to difficulties recruiting staff....

The latest on the race to the Áras

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A presidential race that was shaping up to be relatively uneventful has been shaken up by the surprise withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness due to health ...

The Friday Forum look back on the news stories of the week

15 Aug 2025

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We take a look back on the main news stories on the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal, D...

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Alaska

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Alaska later today, with the US President's hopes of sealing a ceasefire agreement on Ukraine uncer...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Mullins talks through an Irish Lamb, grilled on the barbeque served with this flavor packed green sauce, beef nachos and a  panzaella sal...

Why don’t we swim in the Liffey?

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The river seine, which carves its way through the heart of Paris has lifted a ban on bathing, which was in effect since 1923. This has been motivated...

Oasis weekend is here !

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The weekend is finally here, and that of course is the highly anticipated Oasis concert. The Manchester brothers will pay two sold-out reunion shows a...

Premier League season kicking off

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is plenty of sporting action this weekend, with the Premier League season kicking off, round 3 of the FAI cup, and golf’s big hitters taking t...

Presidential Election 2025 the latest news

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Mairéad McGuinness drops out of the Presidential Race for health reasons, where does Fine Gael and the race go from here? Barry McLoughlin, Head ...

Onboard the new Star of the Seas ship!

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Star of the Seas ship. It is the second if its Icon-class ships which are the largest cruise ships in th...

Is TikTok the next getaway for impulse buying?

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok officially launched TikTok Shop in Ireland in late 2024 with 2.2 million monthly users now able to shop directly via videos, livestreams, and p...

Car loans hit record levels

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Car loans have hit the highest levels on record. That’s according to new data which shows a year on year increase in the volume and value of the car...

What was the Peter Robinson experiment?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Next month, Taoiseach Micháel Martin and Canadian Ambassador Dennis King are set to pay tribute to a little-known migration of 2,000 Irish people, wh...

How your genes impact Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists find link between genes and ME/chronic fatigue syndrome, and a disturbance in gut bacteria . Early findings from the world’s largest...

How do falling birth rates effect our global economy?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are currently in the midst of what is being termed a “demographic timebomb”. Globally our population is shrinking, but while shrinking, it is a...

The findings of An Garda Síochána Crowe Report

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Garda Síochána have this morning published the Crowe Report. The report was a review of Roads Policing activity and operations, Pat was joined o...

Why food price inflation is rising!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we know the price of food staples are continuing to rise, so with grocery inflation only going one way, is there anything consumers can do to seek ...

The fascinating life and untimely death of Robert Hilliard

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The fascinating life and untimely death of Robert Hilliard is the subject of a new book, ‘Swift Blaze of Fire,’ by his granddaughter, Lin Rose Cla...