The Pat Kenny Show

McIlroy has a great opening round in the US Open

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

McIlroy has a great opening round in the US Open, Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball has the latest in our sport slot today.

Irish Catholics want to have a more inclusive and compassionate church

17 Jun 2022

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Irish Catholics want to have a more inclusive and compassionate church with priests permitted to marry and women allowed to be ordained. To discuss th...

The misinformation that exists on social media platforms about acne 

17 Jun 2022

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Dermatology Nurse Selene Daly will be highlighting the misinformation that exists on social media platforms about acne. 

The gloves came off in the Dail yesterday

17 Jun 2022

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The gloves came off in the Dail yesterday as Leo Varadkar and Pearse Doherty dropped all pretense of decorum. To discuss what happen in the Dail yeste...

We get the latest on the war in Ukraine

17 Jun 2022

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We get the latest on the war in Ukraine and hear why Putin may be hoping for a recession in the west with Dr. Patrick Bury , Senior Lecturer in Securi...

It's A Sin is featured in this week's Boxed with John Fardy

16 Jun 2022

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John fardy takes on ‘it’s a sin’ for the latest edition of 'Boxed'

Should drivers be allowed to park on Chesterfield avenue in the phoenix park again?

16 Jun 2022

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Should drivers be allowed to park on Chesterfield avenue in the phoenix park again? A new parking strategy has been launched by the OPW about the park...

Should you monitor your child's smartphone habits

16 Jun 2022

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Should you monitor your child's smartphone habits, we will discuss this next Richard Hogan family psychotherapist, Clinical Director at The Therapy I...

Rampant inflation is pushing more and more households into energy poverty

16 Jun 2022

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Rampant inflation is pushing more and more households into energy poverty. We get reaction and analysis with Dr. Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist, Dr...

Why do we secretly loves the royals?

16 Jun 2022

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Ireland is the most “royals-obsessed” European country outside of the UK. That is according to new research study conducted by Ask Gamblers. To di...

Boris Johnson’s bad week keeps getting worse

16 Jun 2022

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EU legal action, asylum seeker plan scuppered and ministers quitting, Boris Johnson’s bad week keeps getting worse. We discuss this with George Par...

Covid Numbers are on the rise

16 Jun 2022

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As Covid numbers are on the rise, we speak to Colm Henry Chief Clinical Officer of the HSE.

Author Liza Costello on her new book ' Crooked Wood'

15 Jun 2022

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Author Liza Costello joined Jonathan in studio today to talk about her new book ' Crooked Wood'

A flake shortage has been announced so your 99’s are under threat

15 Jun 2022

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A flake shortage has been announced so your 99’s are under threat for the second year running – we find out why with Yasmin Khan, one of the owne...

Reaction to the government’s further extension to the Mica Scheme

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We get a reaction to the government’s further extension to the Mica Scheme with Conor Sheehan Labour Councillor for Limerick City North and Dr Mart...

Behind Movie Scenes 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’

15 Jun 2022

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Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of the sweet comedy-drama ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’.

Some hand tips when taking small kids abroad on holidays

15 Jun 2022

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Traveling with toddlers can equal holiday hell but good planning should reduce the headache and increase the joy hosts of the stretchmarks podcast gi...

Green Scene: Hybrid and invasive species

15 Jun 2022

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Hybrid and invasive species are up for discussion on the green scene with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Irela...

Gardening With Paraic: Plants for free !

15 Jun 2022

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Mid June is the perfect time to take cuttings from your favourite plants and it's free. Paraic Horkan brings us loads of gardening tips and advice.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on the new living wage and more

15 Jun 2022

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Tánaiste Leo Varadkar joined Jonathan on the show this morning to discuss the new living wage and more.

The increased concerns of our elderly being exploited

15 Jun 2022

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On this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we hear about the increased concerns of our elderly being exploited with Ralph Riegal, Journalist with the I...

The symptoms and signs of prostate cancer

15 Jun 2022

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To mark Men Health Week, We look at the symptoms and signs of prostate cancer with Professor Thomas H Lynch Consultant Urological Surgeon in St. James...

Reaction to President Higgins’s comments on the housing crisis

15 Jun 2022

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We get a reaction to Presdient Michael D Higgins’s comments on the housing crisis becoming a ‘disaster' with Ruari Quinn Former Labour Leader, Eoi...

Tech with Jess: New Instagram tools for parents

14 Jun 2022

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Jess Kelly, Newstalk tech correspondent told us about some new Instagram tools for parents and answered all your tech questions.

Are you eager to find love after the pandemic?

14 Jun 2022

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Are you eager to find love after the pandemic? Jonathan Healy discussed this more with Stephanie Regan a Clinical Psychotherapist.

Hope for tight restrictions on buying guns in America

14 Jun 2022

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Hope for tight restrictions on buying guns in America, Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio brought us up to date with the latest breakt...

Revenge porn: Man jailed for sharing intimate images of ex-girlfirend

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A man was jailed yesterday for sharing intimate images of his ex-girlfriend without her consent, this is one of the first cases of its kind, we hear w...

Dentists leaving from medical card scheme

14 Jun 2022

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Jonathan Healy was joined by Fintan Hourihane, Chief Exec with Irish Dental Association to find out why dentists are not participating in a scheme aim...

Ryanair cabin crew to strike in Spain

14 Jun 2022

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As heat soars within cabin crew in Ryanair, and popular destinations spots in France and Spain Jonathan Healy was joined for the very latest on the ri...

Some of the worrying side effects of long covid

14 Jun 2022

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Jack Lambert, Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at UCD School of Medicine discussed some of the worrying side effects of long covid with J...

The difficulty in securing student accommodation

14 Jun 2022

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The difficulty in securing student accommodation is likely to be the worst it’s ever been this autumn. Jonathan Healy was joined on the show to disc...

Taxi drivers, farmers and your reaction to the fuel hikes

14 Jun 2022

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Taxi drivers, farmers, and your reaction to the fuel hikes, Newstalk Reporter Barry Whyte brings us a report on the price of fuel.

Reaction and analysis to Boris Johnson’s controversial Protocol Bill

14 Jun 2022

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Jonathan Healy was joined on the show for reaction and analysis to Boris Johnson’s controversial Protocol Bill from Northern Ireland Justice Ministe...

Ask the Expert - Menopause

13 Jun 2022

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Experiencing `hot flushes and finding it hard to sleep? Our Monday expert was Oonagh O'Hagan, a Qualified Pharmacist of Meagher’s Pharmacy who answe...

Kevin Barry: Guests of the Nation 

13 Jun 2022

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Jonathan Healy spoke to author Kevin Barry about his stage adaptation of the Frank O’Connor classic ‘Guests of The Nation’.

The best beaches and fun new activities for your staycation

13 Jun 2022

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Pol O’Conghaile, Travel Editor, Irish Independent joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss the best beaches and fun new activities for you to d...

Melanie Finn talks all things Love Island

13 Jun 2022

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Melanie Finn, entertainment Correspondent & News Reporter with the Irish Independent joined Jonathan Healy to talk all things Love Island.

Staff shortages in the live events industry

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As large concerts and festivals return, the effects of the pandemic’s disruptions to the industry are becoming clear, including the departure of som...

Boris Johnson determined to override the protocol

13 Jun 2022

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With Boris Johnson determined to override the Protocol, what are the implications of his controversial new legislation? George Parker, Political Edito...

Cathal Mullaney reviews the weekend in sport

13 Jun 2022

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Glory for McIlroy, while devastation for Leinster and Ulster. Off the Ball Sports broadcaster and journalist Cathal Mullaney reflects on the weekend i...

Family carer's who go the extra mile every day

13 Jun 2022

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Family Carers Ireland has made an urgent appeal to the public to get behind its national fundraising drive ‘Paws for a Cause’ to support family ca...

Could a more effective alternative to a 4-day work week simply be to cancel afternoons?

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer O’Connell, a journalist at The Irish Times, and Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME joined Jonathan Healy on the show to discuss if a more effectiv...

Bertie Ahern on British attempts to scarp parts of the NI protocol.

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Legislation giving ministers the power to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol is due to be published in the House of Commons on Monday aftern...

Our Friday Forum debates the big stories of the week

10 Jun 2022

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Joining Pat on this week's Friday Forum was Ivana Bacik, Leader of the Labour Party, Spokesperson on Environment and Climate; Children, Equality, Disa...

Chef Gareth Mullins with some classic barbeque sides

10 Jun 2022

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Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins brought us some classic barbeque sides and sauces recipes for us.

House select committee investigating the attack on the US capitol

10 Jun 2022

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Terry Sheridan, News Director of WSHU Public Radio joined Pat live from the US with the latest on the house select committee investigating the attack ...

Former Irish Diplomat Rory Montgomery on the unexpected history of Ireland

10 Jun 2022

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The President’s Letters: An Unexpected History of Ireland is a book written by author Flor McCarthy. Rory Montgomery, former Irish diplomat, former ...

How tourists are renting cars north of the border

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Vaughan, Owner of Vaughan Lodge in Lahinch, and Shane O’Donoghoe, Editor of Completecar.ie discuss how tourists are renting cars north of th...

The future of Covid-19

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College and Professor Peter Openshaw, Professor of Experiment...

Eoin Sheahan previews the weekend's sport

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland Under-21s continue their march through the European Championships and the LIV golf controversy, Eoin Sheahan from Off the Ball previews all of...

Concerns raised questions over Junior Cert English paper

10 Jun 2022

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Conor Murphy an English Teacher at Skibbereen Community School who has raised concerns about Junior Cert English Paper joined Pat on the show to discu...

What Constitutes a war crime?

10 Jun 2022

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What constitutes a war crime and why are some nations seemingly immune from prosecution? Professor Ray Murphy, Professor at the Irish Centre for Human...

Plans for paid sick leave for parents of sick children

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parent –Sinead O’Moore, Host of Every Mum Podcast and the Stretchmarks Podcast, and Barry McLoughlin, Senior Consultant with the Communications Cl...

The latest on the trial of two men accused of killing Peter de Vries

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dutchman Delano G, 22, is accused of fatally shooting de Vries, while Polish national Kamil E, 36, allegedly drove their getaway car and carried out s...

How one tweet caused a cultural debate in Sweden

09 Jun 2022

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Philip O’Connor, an Irish journalist based in Sweden joined Pat to discuss how one tweet caused a huge widespread cultural debate in Sweden.

Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of Bulmers

09 Jun 2022

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Gavin McLoughlin Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk takes a look at the business of Bulmers.

Will more manpower solve the passport backlog?

09 Jun 2022

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The waiting time for first-time applications, which take the longest to process, has been cut from 40 to 25 working days, the Minister said, adding th...

We continue our look at the childcare crisis with more insight from parents

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our look at the childcare crisis with more insight from parents and how creche and childminding costs may impact careers with a report fro...

Alastair Campbell on bluffer Boris

09 Jun 2022

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Alastair Campbell, Writer, consultant, strategist and mental health campaigner joined Pat to discuss bluffer Boris and his attempts to reassert his le...

Cow and sheep burps to be taxed by New Zealand

09 Jun 2022

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Cow and sheep burps to be taxed by New Zealand, costs are likely to lead to higher meat prices – but should we still be doing the same here? Peter ...

Controversial Saudi LIV golf tournament gets underway

09 Jun 2022

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Cathal Mullaney from Off the ball finds out why some of the world’s top golfers are being questioned on their morality as the Saudi-funded LIV golf ...

Landlords now advertising that tenants can’t work from home

09 Jun 2022

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Some properties for rent in Dublin now mention that tenants cannot work from home or won’t have permission to do so from their landlords Karl Deeter...

Diarmuid Gavin with some gardening tips and advice

08 Jun 2022

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Celebrity gardener Diarmuid Gavin gave us some gardening tips and advice and answered your gardening questions.

The surprising science behind tone deafness

08 Jun 2022

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Are you one of those people that hasn’t got a note in their head? Dr. Peter Q. Pfordresher, Professor of Psychology and Director, Auditory Perceptio...

Is it time to scarp GDP as a measure of a country's growth?

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Ó Cathasaigh a Green Party TD representing Waterford. & Party Spokesperson on Social Protection and the vice-chair of the Joint Oireachtas Commi...

Half a million facing delays when trying to switch bank accounts

08 Jun 2022

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Half a million facing delays when trying to switch accounts, banks being accused of ‘deliberately undermining the switching process’. Charlie West...

Leisure centre shuts due to sky high insurance costs

08 Jun 2022

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Enda Brogan owner of Gateway Leisure in Belmullet, who had to close his leisure center down due to sky-high insurance joined Pat on the show.

Latest on the fighting in Eastern Ukraine

08 Jun 2022

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Dominic Nicholls, Defence and Security Editor at The Telegraph and former British soldier analysis the fighting in Eastern Ukraine, where the Russians...

Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of Sister Act (1991)

08 Jun 2022

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Bill Hughes, Television Producer with Mind the Gap Films goes behind the scenes of smash hit comedy Sister Act (1991).

How widespread is cocaine use among younger people in Ireland?

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Young adults are drinking less but their cocaine use is increasing significantly, a report from the Health Research Board warns. Just how widespread i...

Green Scene: Sharks and Seagrass

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Green Scene we hear about the world’s biggest plant, and how 15-metre long sharks went extinct with Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of S...

Cut down on unnecessary journeys to save on fuel costs

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Society of Irish Motoring Industry has called on motorists to cut down on unnecessary journeys to save on fuel costs – is this a welcome suggest...

Jess Kelly with some very exciting iOS updates

07 Jun 2022

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Jess Kelly, Newstalk tech correspondent with some very exciting iOS updates and answered all your tech questions in this weeks Tech with Jess.

Children's book ideas for the summer

07 Jun 2022

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The countdown is on to the end of the school year. Children's author and book reviewer Sarah Webb joined Pat with some children's book ideas to keep y...

The latest covid surge in Ireland's tourist hotspots

07 Jun 2022

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Some of the country’s popular holiday destinations – Kerry, Waterford and Wexford – are the counties with the highest rates of Covid-19, accordi...

Jonathan Healy looks at crises we should have seen coming

07 Jun 2022

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The news cycle is dominated by a series of crises, each worse than the last. Many of these stories are the direct result of a failure to address sign...

Soaring construction costs are keeping house prices near Celtic Tiger levels

07 Jun 2022

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Tom Parlon, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation joined Pat to discuss the surging cost of building materials which is set to keep...

Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote

07 Jun 2022

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Boris Johnson survives a no-confidence vote, but he is not out of the woods. Lucy Fisher, Chief Political Commentator with Times Radio joined Pat to d...

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 simple guide to taking some of the stress out of sitt...

Rush hour may be no more

07 Jun 2022

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Eugene Drennan, President of the Irish Hauliers Association joined Pat to discuss why rush hour may be no more, as busy traffic is now spread across t...

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 infections, according to the largest study of its ki...

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 of the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) B...

Boxed With John Fardy features ‘The Mandalorian’

02 Jun 2022

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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

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Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science Simon Harris joined Pat in the studio to discuss how the department is helping...

Bestselling author, Heather Morris on her new book 'Three Sisters'

02 Jun 2022

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Bestselling author, Heather Morris joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about her new book 'Three Sisters'.

We get more reaction to the Johnny Depp Amber Heard verdict

02 Jun 2022

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We get more reaction to the Johnny Depp Amber Heard verdict Melanie Finn, Entertainment Correspondent Irish Independent and Terry Prone Chairman Com...

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 Philips and Pol O’Conghaile, Travel Editor with...

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, London-based Freelance Correspondent & Presenter.

Waiting on a new passport to come?

02 Jun 2022

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Waiting on a new passport to come? Pat was joined by Siobhan Byrne, Director of Passport Services in the Department of Foreign Affairs to discuss pass...

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 with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public R...

‘The Trial of Lotta Rae’ By Siobhan McGowan

01 Jun 2022

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Siobhan McGowan joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her debut novel ‘The Trial of Lotta Rae’

Cancer Cycle to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society

01 Jun 2022

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A Dublin man is taking on the challenge of a 197km charity cycle to raise awareness for cervical cancer following the tragic death of his fiancée ear...

Behind the movie scenes of 'Died Hard'

01 Jun 2022

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Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of a film that redefined the action genre upon its release, ‘Die Hard’

Is Boris Johnson staring down the barrel of a leadership battle?

01 Jun 2022

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Increasing voices of condemnation within Tory party against Boris Johnson’s leadership. We ask is Johnson staring down the barrel of a leadership ba...

Advice on keeping your kids summer safe

01 Jun 2022

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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

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As petrol pumps break the € 2-litre barrier in some places today, what can be done with regard to petrol prices?  For more on this Pat spoke to Pad...

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 how to use plants and other animals for medicinal pu...

Should Ireland join up to an EU army?

01 Jun 2022

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Should Ireland join up to an EU army? We’ll debate with Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West, and Declan Power, Defence and Se...

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? Joining Pat to discuss this further on the show this ...

Smoking rates are up after years of decline

31 May 2022

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Smoking rates are up after years of decline. We discuss why we are seeing smoking rates increasing with  John Mallon  Forest spokesperson and also ...