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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.
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Author Rosemary Hennigan on her debut novel from 2022-03-22T15:18:11
Author Rosemary Hennigan on her debut novel 'The Truth Will Out', which tells the tale of a controversial play with a dark true story. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, ...
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The rising cost of fuel and the war in Ukraine dominate our Friday Forum from 2022-03-11T12:48:19
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fail MEP and member of the Committee on International Trade, Roisin Shorthall, Co-leader, and co-founder of the Social Democrats. TD for Dublin North West. Party spokesperson...
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Best-selling author Lucy Foley on her latest murder mystery 'The Paris Apartment' from 2022-03-11T12:26:31
Best-selling author Lucy Foley joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss her latest murder mystery ‘The Paris Apartment’. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podc...
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Hear how taxi drivers have been impacted by the rising cost of fuel from 2022-03-11T11:48:58
The National Transport Authority is reviewing if the national maximum taxi fare should be increased. Our reporter Stephen Murphy has been speaking to taxi drivers near St Stephen’s Green in Dublin ...
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Gareth Mullins with a delicious St. Patricks Day brunch from 2022-03-11T11:32:30
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel tells us how to make a delicious St.Patrick’s day brunch of Boxy potatoes, smoked salmon& poached eggs macadamia& white chocolate chip coo...
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25% of women in menopause are not attending cervical screening appointments from 2022-03-11T11:12:42
A quarter of women of menopause age are not attending cervical screening appointments. Founder of The Menopause Health Clinic and menopausal health expert Dr. Caoimhe Hartley joined Jonathan Healy ...
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Military tactics and humanitarian efforts in Ukraine from 2022-03-11T10:52:43
Jonathan Healy was joined on the show by Justin Bronk, Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology in the Military Sciences team at RUSI; Editor of the RUSI Defence Systems online journal and by, J...
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A look ahead to the weekend's sporting action from 2022-03-11T10:25:28
Off the Ball Sports broadcaster and journalist, Cathal Mullaney and Former Irish Rugby International Shane Byrne discuss all your weekend sporting action as Ireland take on England this Sunday in t...
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Schools Changing its Catholic ethos from 2022-03-11T10:07:19
As reports emerge that the state will have to pay rent to the church for the transfer of catholic ethos in our schools, we hear the view of Matt Melvin, Principal of St Etchens National School in W...
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A tetchy row in the Fianna Fail Party between Stephan Donnelly and John McGuinness from 2022-03-11T09:53:58
A tetchy row in the Fianna Fail Party between Stephan Donnelly and John McGuinness TD for the Carlow - Kilkenny constituency involving a baby’s dummy, we heard from John McGuinness on the show this...
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The latest from the ground in Ukraine from 2022-03-11T09:37:35
Anna Bazarchina, Criminal Defence Barrister in Dublin and who is originally from Ukraine, and Luke Harding, Guardian Journalist and best-selling author of Shadow State joined Jonathan Healy on the ...
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Cost of primary healthcare costs more in the South compared to the North from 2022-03-10T18:36:37
Dr. Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP joined Pat on the show to discuss a New Report that suggests that the cost of accessing key primary care health services is higher down in the south compared to the no...
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The business of 'Netflix' from 2022-03-10T18:28:35
Deputy business editor Gavin McLoughlin explored the business of Netflix. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscri...
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Sarah Grace discusses her book 'Ash and Salt' - A survival guide for sexual assault victims from 2022-03-10T16:22:29
Solicitor and Author of 'Ash and Salt' Sarah Grace discusses her book which is a survival guide for sexual assault victims Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podc...
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Why do project ideas take so long to be realized in the capital? from 2022-03-10T16:11:12
Labour Party Cllr. Dermot Lacey joined Pat on the show to discuss why project ideas, both grand and straightforward, take so long to be realized in the capital? Listen and subscribe to The Pat Ke...
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Will the war in Ukraine get much worse and can we effectively address rising fuel prices here? from 2022-03-10T16:03:29
Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peacekeeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999, and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory ...
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"He was dead from an overdose if I hadn't had the noloxone spray" from 2022-03-04T15:45
Frontline gardaí could be given medication to reverse heroin and methadone overdoses, cutting user deaths, under measures being examined by Garda HQ. Naloxone is used to counter overdoses from opia...
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A book that details all the aspects of the housing market from 2022-02-22T11:51:17
Lorcan Sirr, Housing Lecturer at TU Dublin has written a book ' Housing In Ireland: Beyond The Markets' and it details all the aspects of the Irish Housing Market and he joined Pat on the show this...
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A new twist in the unfolding situation in Ukraine from 2022-02-22T11:09:48
A new twist in the unfolding situation in Ukraine with two regions in the east of the country getting independence. For more on the situation in the Ukraine Pat was joined on the show by Scott Luca...
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Credit Unions should be lending more mortgages from 2022-02-22T10:43:08
Credit Unions should be lending more mortgages? To debate, Pat was joined on the show by Sean FlemingFianna Fail TD for Laois and Offaly and Minister of State at the Department of Finance and Jim ...
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Tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalates from 2022-02-22T09:57:39
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets with Chancellor Olaf Scholz today, the leaders are expected to discuss Irish and German relations, the situation in Ukraine, and other EU Council issues such as ec...
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The Education of our Nation: The positives and negatives of primary school from 2022-02-21T17:22:06
First up in our new series looking into the 'Education Of Our Nation' we take a look at the positives and negatives of primary school education. To discuss with Pat was Simon Lewis Principal of Car...
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Ask The Expert: Dr. Arthur Cummings from the Wellington Eye Clinic from 2022-02-21T14:03:42
Our expert today with Pat was Dr. Arthur Cummings from the Wellington Eye Clinic who discusses the early signs of dementia and deterioration of your eyes and answered listeners eye relating questio...
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We highlight the practice of landlords offering sex-for-rent arrangements from 2022-02-21T13:52:57
A number of women who have come forward to the Irish Examiner about being offered accommodation at low or reduced rent, with the expectation that sex or bed-sharing would be part of the arrangemen...
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Bill Hughes on his deeply personal documentary on the late Vincent Hanley from 2022-02-21T13:36:29
Bill Hughes Television Producer with Mind the Gap Films joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about his deeply personal documentary on the late Vincent Hanley. Bill's documentary about the ...
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How to make saving on your household bills from 2022-02-21T11:56:10
With bills going up across the board, we hear how to make real savings with Daragh Cassidy Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie.
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Should the sale and supply of e-scooters to under 16s be illegal? from 2022-02-21T10:37:22
Should the sale and supply of e-scooters to under 16s be illegal? To discuss further Pat was joined by Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator and Alan Farrell Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.
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The Friday Forum takes a look back on the news stories of the week from 2022-02-18T14:51:20
The lifting of masks, the increase of rural and youth crime and housing are all on the agenda for this week’s Friday Forum with Michael Fitzmaurice Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Jim O’ Call...
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Room To Improve is back with Dermot Bannon from 2022-02-18T14:35:56
Ahead of the New Series of Room to Improve coming to our screens this Sunday, Dermot Bannon joined Pat this morning to tell us what is in store for the new series and also explains why he is big fa...
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Get the hard hard... Room To Improve is back with Dermot Bannon from 2022-02-18T14:35:56
Ahead of the New Series of Room to Improve coming to our screens this Sunday, Dermot Bannon joined Pat this morning to tell us what is in store for the new series and also explains why he is big fa...
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Gareth Mullins has a sweet treat recipe for you to try this weekend from 2022-02-18T14:22:16
Chef Gareth Mullins has a sweet treat recipe for us this morning, a wonderful upside-down blueberry cake.
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Dog rescues across Ireland are under unprecedented pressure from 2022-02-18T14:04:40
Dog rescues across Ireland are under unprecedented pressure as they cope with a record 70% increase in dogs being surrendered. These pets which people got during the pandemic, have been given up. ...
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Paul Williams reviews Garda Commissioner Drew Harris tenure thus far from 2022-02-18T13:49:37
Paul Williams, Crime Correspondent with The Irish Independent takes a look at Garda Commissioner Drew Harris so far as his original five-year term had been due to expire on 2 September next year.
Is it the beginning of the end for NPHET as well as masks? from 2022-02-18T13:23:30
Is it the beginning of the end for NPHET as well as masks? We get reaction from Dr. Eoghan De Barra, consultant in infectious diseases at Beaumont Hospital and senior lecturer RCSI Ireland.
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Could electric aircraft be the way of the future? from 2022-02-18T11:34:07
Could electric aircraft be the way of the future? And why are Irish airlines not taking that onboard? Kevin Byrne, Retired Lt Col & Airport Safety & Security Auditor.
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Could electric aircraft be the wave of the future? from 2022-02-18T11:34:07
Could electric aircraft be the wave of the future? And why are Irish airlines not taking that onboard? Kevin Byrne, Retired Lt Col & Airport Safety & Security Auditor.
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We get the latest on storm Eunice from 2022-02-18T10:27:35
We get the latest on storm Eunice with Cathal Nolan Climate scientist and weather analyst and Keith Leonard National Director for Fire & Emergency Management and chair of the national coordinat...
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Could computer vision soon become a part of our everday lives? from 2022-02-17T17:48:23
Could computer vision soon become a part of our everyday lives? To discuss this and more Pat spoke to Professor Barry O’Sullivan, the School of Computer Science & IT at University College Cork....
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What’s the answer to solving staff shortages in the Hospitality Industry? from 2022-02-17T16:01:22
What’s the answer to solving staff shortages in the Hospitality Industry? We discuss this with Lorraine Sweeney Businesswoman and hotelier of 3 hotels and Adrian Cummins CEO of Restaurants Associat...
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An exciting development for Cork Airport from 2022-02-17T15:52:15
Ceo OF Ryanair Eddie Wilson joined Pat this morning with details of an an announcement for Cork airport, travel confidence, flights in and out of Ukraine and more.
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How bad is online abuse of politicians? from 2022-02-17T15:22:21
How bad is online abuse of politicians? We’ll find out from Data Scientist Ian Richardson.
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Science With Luke: The legacy of long COVID from 2022-02-17T15:08:49
Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College was with Pat on the show today to discuss the legacy of long COVID.
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Should Dublin City Council rezone land to address the housing crisis? from 2022-02-17T15:00:02
Should Dublin City Council rezone land to address the housing crisis? To debate, Pat was joined on the show by Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates & Adjunct Associate...
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Do we need to do more to support our early childhood sector? from 2022-02-17T13:43:55
Frances Byrne Director of Policy at Early Childhood Ireland joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss do we need to do more to support our early childhood sector.
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The latest developments from Ukraine from 2022-02-17T13:23:34
With Liz Truss on her way to Ukraine today, we bring you the latest developments from Ukraine with James Rothwell, Middle East Correspondent with The Telegraph.
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Green Scene: Amazing animal courtships and bonding from 2022-02-16T19:02:07
Like humans, other members of the animal kingdom go to lengths to win over their partners. In today's Green Scene Dr. Ruth Freeman looks at the meeting game and how animals court one another.
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No better time to go-green in your garden than now from 2022-02-16T18:53:13
There has never been a better time to go-green in your garden than now. Over the past number of months the choice of organic gardening products has increased dramatically with the interest in clima...
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Should we be doing more to encourage longer Paternity Leave? from 2022-02-16T13:55:27
With almost half of Irish fathers going back to work immediately after their child is born, should we be doing more to encourage longer Paternity Leave? To discuss further Pat spoke to Lorcan Nyhan...
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What makes a city safer? Is it simply more CCTV? from 2022-02-16T13:29:19
Plans to consult women living in north county Dublin on how best to make public spaces safe could pave the way for future development elsewhere, a meeting of Fingal County Council has heard. The ...
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Could face masks soon be coming off for good? from 2022-02-16T13:19:25
Laws requiring masks to be worn in shops and on public transport are expected to be dropped and replaced with guidance urging people to continue the wearing of face coverings to protect against Co...
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Will Russia de-escalate tensions? from 2022-02-16T11:40:06
Will Russia de-escalate tensions? We get the very latest developments on Ukraine with Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham and editor-in-chief of EA Worl...
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Why the vaccine uptake is falling among 5-11 year-olds? from 2022-02-16T10:58:46
The HSE is keen to stress it’s four weeks after having Covid a child is eligible for the vaccine. So those who got it over Christmas can now come forward. Estimated 100k in that group. However, the...
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A review of the Samsung Galaxy S series for 2022 from 2022-02-15T15:15:42
Our Technology correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning on the show with a review of the Samsung Galaxy S series for 2022.
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'Death On Ireland's Eye' by Dean Ruxton from 2022-02-15T15:03:34
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Author and Irish Times Digital Journalist Dean Ruxton to chat about his new book 'Death On Ireland's Eye'.
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Hundreds of pig, poultry, and horticulture producers are facing wipeout as input costs soar from 2022-02-15T14:41:46
Hundreds of pig, poultry, and horticulture producers are facing wipeout as input costs soar. Pat was joined on the show this morning by two farmers, Rob Coleman, Sustainable Tillage Farmer based in...
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New moves to tackle white collar crime in Ireland from 2022-02-15T14:32:56
We hear about new moves to tackle white-collar crime in Ireland with Brian McHugh Member of The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).
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A snowless winter Olympics how is it possible ? from 2022-02-15T13:56:57
Snow snow everywhere but alas not at the Winter Olympics! Our Reporter Simon Tierney takes a look at the history of snowless winter Olympics.
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Having one SNA for 12 pupils is nonsensical from 2022-02-15T12:03:44
We speak with a principal who is protesting due to having one SNA for 12 pupils. Anne Marie Ford, Principal of Scoil Naomh Colmcille joined Pat on the show this morning.
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A decision has been made on the Galway cycle lane from 2022-02-15T10:54:36
A decision has been made on the Galway cycle lane. To get a reaction Pat was joined on the show by Martina Callanan, Deputy chair from the Galway Cycling Campaign & member of cyclist.ie and Fi...
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Tips to make driving a more economical option from 2022-02-14T18:06:27
From smart parking, to reduce your insurance premium Geraldine Herbert Motoring Correspondent for Sunday Independent has some tips to make driving a more economical option.
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Ask The Expert: Niall Hatch from Birdwatch Ireland from 2022-02-14T15:55:03
Our expert today was Niall Hatch,?Public Relations, Branches & Development Officer with Birdwatch Ireland and he had tips and advice to help care for those spring and summer garden birds.
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Author Eithne Shortall on her latest book 'It Could Never happen Here' from 2022-02-14T15:24:38
Author, Eithne Shortall joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about her latest book; It Could Never Happen Here’.
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Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces on the commission report from 2022-02-14T15:05:28
Lieutenant General Sean Clancy, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces joined Pat on the show to discuss the commission report and more.
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Living with epilepsy on World Epilepsy Day from 2022-02-14T14:55:33
Model Kelly Horrigan tells us about living with epilepsy on World Epilepsy Day and Pat was also joined on the show by Prof Colin Doherty, Consultant Neurologist to talk about the condition and the ...
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We hear from Irishman Bradley Stafford living in Ukraine from 2022-02-14T14:29:44
As fears of a Ukrainian invasion escalate, we hear from Irishman Bradley Stafford who is living there. Also, Pat was joined on the show by Mary Seery Kearney, FG Senator and Spokesperson on Childre...
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A look back on the busy weekend of sport from 2022-02-14T14:01:07
A setback for Ireland in Paris and Ballygunner’s late victory in the Hurling Club Final, we look back at all the sports of the weekend’s with Phil Egan from Off The Ball.
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Decoding the world of online dating from 2022-02-14T11:56:56
Looking for your valentine online well former Facebook psychiatrist Dr Mini Winsberg decodes the world of online dating.
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"I want to travel around the city with these 2 kiddos." Salthill Cycleway from 2022-02-14T11:04:43
A proposed temporary 6 month cycleway in Salthill in Galway is coming to a head this afternoon as councillors sit down to consider 7,500 submissions. Last September councillors voted 17 in 1 in fav...
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Update on the investigation into the aggravated burglary and assault of Tom Niland from 2022-02-14T10:42:22
Gardai say that significant evidence has been recovered in relation to the aggravated burglary and assault of Tom Niland. We get the latest from Sligo from Harry Keaney Journalist with Ocean FM in ...
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The Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week from 2022-02-11T17:17:46
Our Friday Forum takes a look a the stories that made the news this week. Joining Pat today was Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North and his Party’s spokesperson on housing &am...
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Explaining the mindset of those who are cruel to animals from 2022-02-11T15:31:25
Trina O’Connor, Criminologist, and lecturer in psychology in TU Dublin joined Pat on the show this morning to explain the mindset of those who are cruel to animals.
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Entertainer Jay Osmond on his musical’s world tour 'The Osmonds' from 2022-02-11T14:43:51
Entertainer Jay Osmond joined Pat on the show next ahead of his musical’s world tour beginning next week.
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Minister Eamon Ryan on the measures to tackle the cost of living from 2022-02-11T14:20:39
Green Party Leader and Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment & Communications Eamon Ryan joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the measures to tackle the cost of living.
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Soaring Childcare Costs And Early Years Staffing Issues from 2022-02-11T13:56:06
Childcare Costs And Staffing Issues
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Sweden announces the lifting of almost all restrictions from 2022-02-11T13:28:03
Sweden scrapped almost all of its few pandemic restrictions on Wednesday and stopped most testing for COVID-19, even as the pressure on the healthcare systems remained high and some scientists begg...
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What does the cost of living supports means for your pocket? from 2022-02-11T10:32:36
With the cost of living supports announced, we find out what it all means for your pocket with Dan O'Brien Chief Economist with the Institute of International and European affairs, and columnist w...
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When to comes to spending on health here, are we getting value for money? from 2022-02-10T14:22:28
We take look at how we spend our health budget and whether we get value for money when compared to other developed countries. To discuss this more in-depth Pat was joined this morning by Dr. Fiona ...
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The business of 'Gaming' from 2022-02-10T14:01:22
Broadcaster/Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of computer games.
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The Mare Of Easttown is featured in the weeks 'Boxed' from 2022-02-10T13:52:59
The Mare Of Easttown is featured in the weeks 'Boxed' with John Fardy.
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We look into the HSE licence for the new National Maternity Hospital from 2022-02-10T11:47:18
The HSE licence for the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH) will include legal measures requiring it to provide all medical procedures allowed under Irish law, under new proposals to advance the ...
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Scientists gave people Covid19 on purpose: what did they learn? from 2022-02-10T11:01:14
Scientists gave people Covid19 on purpose: what did they learn? Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College joined Pat on the show this morning with more de...
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The latest developments on what’s happening with the British Prime Minister from 2022-02-10T10:34:07
As another damming party photo emerges of Boris Johnson, we get the latest developments on what’s happening with the British Prime Minister with Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent.
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Gardai are becoming concerned about burglary gangs targeting vulnerable older people from 2022-02-10T10:16:04
Gardai are becoming concerned about burglary gangs targeting vulnerable older people in isolated rural areas. We get reactions from Micheal Healy Rae Independent Kerry TD and Nat O'Connor Policy Sp...
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"I want to meet a boy or a girl." Getting back to dating after 2 years #Adultcontent from 2022-02-10T09:56:08
Matchmaking agencies have seen a 40% rise in clients since the start of the pandemic. But how hard is it for single people to dip their toe into dating again after a 2 year gap of face to face date...
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An insight into what works and what doesn’t in our GP services from 2022-02-09T14:47:12
We get some insight into what works and what doesn’t in our GP services with Dr. Brendan O’Shea, Kildare GP, Assistant Professor for Public Health and Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin, and al...
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Behind the movies scenes of 'Wag The Dog' from 2022-02-09T14:40:12
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of a timely political satire, ‘Wag the Dog’
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The return to travel... where to go and where not to... from 2022-02-09T13:46:08
With summer and Easter breaks on the horizon, Eoghan Corry joins us and tells us how where’s good to book for your break and what you need in order to get there.
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Gardening tips and advice with Paraic Horkan from 2022-02-09T12:54:04
Paraic Horkan bring us loads of tips and advice for planting in your garden.
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Rents are hitting new highs across the country from 2022-02-09T11:59:15
The number of homes available to rent has fallen close to historic lows, while rents have increased sharply just as the economy emerges from the restrictions of the pandemic, according to figures f...
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Green Scene: The rising population of giraffes from 2022-02-09T11:29:37
In our Green scene today Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland will discuss the rising population of Giraffes and what we can do to prepare in case of an Aster...
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Advice on switching your health insurance from 2022-02-09T10:37:05
Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover joined Pat with tips and advice for people who wish to switch their health insurance for better value and he has advice for those looking for insurance for the fi...
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Unions want 5% pay rise to offset inflation from 2022-02-09T10:19:32
SIPTU wants a 5% pay rise for their members to help combat inflation, but can employers afford it? To debate, Pat was joined on the show by Paul Treyvaud – Proprietor at Treyvauds restaurant in Kil...
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Australia reopens its borders from 2022-02-08T14:13:56
As the Aussies announce the opening of its borders from February 21st, we hear from Kieran SimpsonProducer with The Project TV Show in Melbourne from down under and get the Irish perspective on the...
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Technology: The features of Windows 11 from 2022-02-08T13:36:47
Jess Kelly Newstalk Technology Correspondent talks through the features of Windows 11 and the tech spec required.
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Cork And Kerry Travellers Raise Concerns About Living Conditions from 2022-02-08T12:39:40
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The shortcomings of our health system and what can be done to address the current issues from 2022-02-08T11:56:58
We take a closer look at the issues in emergency medicine here and discuss what can be done to fix them with Dr. Chris Luke, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Public H...
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Measures to help people with the cost of deep retrofitting their homes will be launched later today from 2022-02-08T11:27:32
A large package of measures to help people with the cost of deep retrofitting their homes will be launched later today, we hear reactions to that plan with Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent with...
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A Statutory Sick Scheme on paper is good for all, but could smaller businesses feel the pinch? from 2022-02-08T10:53
A Statutory Sick Scheme on paper is good for all, but could smaller businesses feel the pinch? For more on this Pat was joined on the show this morning by Maeve McElwee, Director of Employer Relati...
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Find out the best way to declutter from 2022-02-08T10:28:46
Thinking of doing a spring clean in your home? find out the best way to declutter with Professional organiser and KonMari Consultant Vera Keohane.
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Economist David McWilliams gives us his take on rising inflation from 2022-02-08T10:16:38
Economist David McWilliams gives us his take on rising inflation and the government’s plan to tackle the problem.
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"Winter Is Coming" Pol O'Conghaile takes in the new Game Of Thrones studio tour from 2022-02-07T18:43:21
A different type of break exciting new studio tours for Game of Thrones and Harry Potter fans. Pol brings all the exciting details of these two studio tours.
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The National Coursing Meeting took place in Clonmel but could this be the last time the event is held? from 2022-02-07T16:08:29
Thousands of people have been attending the National Coursing Meeting in Clonmel over the weekend; however, could 2022 be the last time the event is ever held?
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Ask The Expert on mortgages from 2022-02-07T15:59:49
Our expert today joining Pat was Martina Hennesy Managing director of Doddl.ie who covered the subject of mortgages. How to switch to lower rate mortgage, how to find the best deal, and advice for ...
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There are currently no psychiatrists in private practice to assess, treat, children with ADHD from 2022-02-07T15:24:52
There are currently no psychiatrists in private practice to assess, treat, and prescribe medicine for children with ADHD, amid a surge in demand last year for ADHD supports. This morning on the sho...
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Thee Labour Party are calling for an end to single sex schools in the next 10-15 years, from 2022-02-07T14:26:14
The Labour Party is calling for an end to single-sex schools in the next 10-15 years, claiming it will tackle gender equality and toxic masculinity issues, but is total abolition the answer? To dis...
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Sport: Leona Maguire adds to her trophy cabinet from 2022-02-07T14:01:19
Ireland dismisses Wales in the Six Nations, the Dubs lose and Leona Maguire adds to her trophy cabinet. Eoin Sheahan takes us through the weekend of sport.
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Are colleges are failing to capture the true extent of sexual harassment? from 2022-02-07T11:41:59
Are colleges are failing to capture the true extent of sexual harassment. In his report, Stephen Murphy spoke to the Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, and also Professor Louise Crow...
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We ask Edwina Currie if it’s time for Boris Johnson to go? from 2022-02-07T10:34:19
Boris Johnson is set to make further changes to his Downing Street team this week as he seeks to ease concerns of MPs who are wavering about his future. We ask Edwina Currie the former UK Health Mi...
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Behind the movie scenes of 'Face- Off' from 2022-02-02T14:11:22
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of John Woo’s action classic ‘Face-Off’.
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Can more we done to cut the waiting times for driving tests? from 2022-02-02T13:56:59
Can more be done to cut the waiting times for driving tests? To discuss further and try to explain, Pat was joined this morning by Declan Naughton, Director of the driving test service RSA .
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Pension age to stay at 66 from 2022-02-02T13:44:52
The Oireachtas committee on social protection has said the pension age should stay at 66 and not be increased to 68, but can we afford to listen to them? For more on this Pat was joined on the show...
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Green Scene: Florida is so cold iguanas are falling out of trees from 2022-02-02T13:12:49
Up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland is why sunny spring days make us happier and healthier, the amazi...
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The pressures of tv and online triggers for sufferers of eating disorders from 2022-02-02T11:50:52
Eimear McGovern who is in recovery from an eating disorder talks about the pressures of tv and online triggers with Pat this morning on the show.
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We hear about apparent tensions within the coalition from 2022-02-02T11:14:07
A serious division between Fine Gael and the Greens on a range of issues is threatening to destabilize the coalition. To look into this story further Pat was joined this morning on the show by Hugh...
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Should we proceed cautiously as we seek to leave the pandemic behind? from 2022-02-02T10:36:42
Should we proceed cautiously as we seek to leave the pandemic behind? Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist RCSI joined Pat this morning on the show with his thoughts.
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Technology: A review of the latest Huawei releases from 2022-02-01T14:50:05
Newstalk Technology correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the latest Huawei releases and answers listeners' technology queries.
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Contention over a new purposed trial cycle way out in Salthill from 2022-02-01T14:42:53
Contention over a new purposed trial cycleway out in Salthill, to find out why Pat spoke to Catherine Shiel owner of The Salt and Pepper business, and Martina Callanan, Deputy Chair of the Galway C...
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Reaction and analysis to the apology Boris Johnson gave yesterday from 2022-02-01T14:03:11
Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent joined Pat on the show this morning with a reaction to the apology Boris Johnson gave yesterday.
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We speak to the Russian Ambassador to Ireland from 2022-02-01T11:55:39
Pat was joined on the show by the Russian Ambassador to Ireland, Yuri Filatov to discuss Russia-Ukraine tensions and military exercises off the southwest coast.
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Has the Department missed a trick by opting for a written Leaving Cert exam? from 2022-02-01T11:28:49
The Government is set to disregard calls for another hybrid Leaving Cert this year and revert instead to written exams. Has the Department missed a trick by opting for a written Leaving Cert exam? ...
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A tragic and avoidable death that has prompted anger in Paris from 2022-02-01T10:57:53
The death of an 85-year-old man who reportedly succumbed to hypothermia after falling and spending nine hours sprawled and ignored on a bitterly cold street in central Paris has prompted grief, ang...
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“It’s musicians teaching musicians" Henry McKean visits BIMM Music School from 2022-02-01T10:42:57
Henry McKean takes in a visit to the BIMM music school in Francis Street to speak to students and teachers alike as the school celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
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A manhunt is underway after a teenage girl was attacked in rural Kilkenny from 2022-02-01T10:23:51
A manhunt is underway after a teenage girl was attacked when walking in rural Kilkenny yesterday afternoon, we hear the latest with John Hand Chief Reporter with Irish Daily Mirror and also Pat sp...
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Ask The Expert: Star of Home Rescue; Pete the Builder from 2022-01-31T14:09:17
Our Monday expert is Star of Home Rescue; Pete the Builder with Pat this morning. Pete discusses home offices, kitchens, bathrooms renovations and Sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint....
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Crime Writer Vanessa O’Loughlin aka Sam Blake, on her new book 'Remember My Name' from 2022-01-31T13:39:39
Crime Writer Vanessa O’Loughlin aka Sam Blake, joined Pat this morning to talk about her new book Remember My Name'
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Minister Charlie McConalogue on the future of farming from 2022-01-31T13:06:45
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue discusses the future of farming and more with Pat this morning.
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Sport with Eoin Sheahan: Nadal triumphs down under from 2022-01-31T12:13:43
Nadal triumphs down under, McIlroy misses out in Dubai and serious allegations leveled at one of Manchester United’s brightest young stars all this and more as Eoin Sheahan looks back on the weeken...
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Fianna Fail’s John McGuinness on the civil service from 2022-01-31T11:44:28
“A culture that is not easily challenged or changed”. Fianna Fail’s John McGuinness on the civil service.
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"I've been on a waiting list five years, I'm afraid I could go blind" from 2022-01-31T11:38:21
It's feared that hospital waiting lists across the country could top the one million mark in the next few months.
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A different take on the Ukrainian crisis from 2022-01-31T11:08:07
Many people have been enquiring about a lecture Pat mentioned the other day given by John J. Mearsheimer, professor in political science at the University of Chicago. Throughout the lecture, which ...
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Alastair Campbell on whether Boris Johnson can save his premiership from 2022-01-31T11:03:53
As Boris announces a new Brexit Freedom Bill to change the political narrative, we get Alastair Campell’s view on whether it will be enough to save his premiership.
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The Government is urging employers to adopt a cautious approach to the return to workplaces from 2022-01-31T10:24:59
The return to work guidelines are issued today but do they go far enough for employees and what will challenges be for employers? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Pat Leahy, Po...
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Looking back on the new stories of the week from 2022-01-28T19:27:41
Chatting through the stories of the week in our Friday forum with Fianna Fail Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Catherine Murphy Co-leader and co-founder of the Social Democrats TD for Kildare North, and...
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Will we be able to facilitate all the electric cars hitting our roads? from 2022-01-28T14:56:06
Will infrastructure meet demand as more and electric vehicles hit our roads? To find out Pat was joined today on the show by John Byrne Head of Ecars at ESB.
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Minister for Housing on the latest housing for all report and more from 2022-01-28T14:43:31
Darragh O’Brien Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Fingal and Minister for Housing, Local Government, and Heritage joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the latest housing for all report and more.<...
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Rafa Nadal stands on the edge of history from 2022-01-28T14:02:15
Rafa Nadal stands on the edge of history as he bids for a record 21st Grand Slam
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Biden warns that there is a ‘distinct possibility that the Russians could invade Ukraine next month from 2022-01-28T13:48:18
As Biden warns that there is a ‘distinct possibility that the Russians could invade Ukraine next month. We get the very latest on the Russia-Ukraine developments and of the mood on the ground in Uk...
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"I Have More Confidence To Say No" Self Defence Classes For Women from 2022-01-28T13:02:43
Self Defence Classes For Women
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Neil Delamere on Dancing with the Stars and the return to gigging from 2022-01-28T11:57:17
Comedian and Dancing with the Stars contestant Neil Delamere joined Pat this morning to tell us how he is enjoying learning new dances and returning to gigging.
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Will the Ukraine border crisis affect Irish fuel pump prices? from 2022-01-28T10:42:33
Will the Ukraine border crisis affect Irish fuel pump prices? We’ll get expert analysis with David Horgan, MD Petrel Resources.
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Boom is back – what now? We hear from Minister Paschal Donohue from 2022-01-27T16:32:46
The boom is officially back, but will some companies struggle when Covid supports are removed? Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe spoke to Pat this morning.
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The Covid-19 dividend: What we’ve learnt that can be applied elsewhere from 2022-01-27T13:49:27
The Covid-19 dividend: what we’ve learned that can be applied elsewhere. Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College was with Pat on the show this morning w...
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Is a hybrid Leaving Cert the fairest solution? from 2022-01-27T13:36:07
A decision to run a hybrid Leaving Cert this year could require the use of controversial “school profiling”
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Is Boris living on borrowed time? from 2022-01-27T13:05:53
All eyes wait for the publication of the Gray report
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'Porridge is featured in the week's 'Boxed' with John Fardy from 2022-01-27T12:50:53
'Porridge' is featured in this week's 'Boxed'
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Could the meeting between Fishermen and Russian Ambassador calm tensions on both sides? from 2022-01-27T11:41:10
As fishing organizations meet the Russia Ambassador today over its military excerise off the Southwest Coast, Could the meeting calm tensions on both side. To discuss further Pat spoke to Tom Clon...
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A nationwide audit of prescribing practices in Ireland’s child and adolescent mental health services from 2022-01-27T10:57:36
A nationwide audit of prescribing practices in Ireland’s child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) is to take place following the scandal over the medication of children in South Kerry. ...
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Gardening: It's an ideal time to Propagate some of your favourite garden plants from 2022-01-26T15:51:18
Gardening tips and advice with Paraic Horkan
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All the latest Russia-Ukraine developments with Scott Lucas from 2022-01-26T15:47:34
Joe Biden talks tough as allies try to form a united front. All the latest Russia-Ukraine developments with Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham and edit...
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Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste on remote working legislation and more from 2022-01-26T15:08:44
Remote working legislation, the boom is back and Russia’s Ukrainian conflict impacting us all to discuss with Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
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We go behind the movie scenes of '16 Candles' from 2022-01-26T14:54:25
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of the classic 80's teen comedy ‘Sixteen Candles’.
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Charlie Bird and his wife Claire on their upcoming Croagh Patrick climb from 2022-01-26T14:19:24
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Charlie Bird and his wife Claire about their Croagh Patrick climb on the 2nd April and how technology is such a help to them to communicate and undertake ...
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We get the latest on the Lisa Smith Trial from 2022-01-26T12:30:03
We get the very latest on the Lisa Smith Trial from our Courts Correspondent, Frank Greaney.
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Minister Eamon Ryan on cheaper electricity bills, more cycling infrastructure and electric vehicle targets from 2022-01-26T10:53:29
Minister for the Environment, Climate, and Communications of Ireland Eamon Ryan joined Pat on the show this morning’s show to discuss cheaper electricity bills, more cycling infrastructure, and ele...
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"I never use ATMs." Is the Irish ATM slowly dying? from 2022-01-26T10:07:49
Ireland got its first Automatic Teller Machine in 1980. But have we fallen out of love with the once modern gadget? In the last 2 years ATM use is down 25%. Has the pandemic changed the way we use ...
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Should Local Authorities be allowed to use CCTV and Drones to crack down on Illegal dumping? from 2022-01-25T16:18:02
Should Local Authorities be allowed to use CCTV and Drones to crack down on illegal dumping. Senator Mary Fitzpatrick and Liam Herrick debated this with Pat on the show this morning.
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Tech: A review of the Quattro Speaker from One Sonic from 2022-01-25T16:10:53
Jess Kelly joined Pat on the show this morning to answer listeners' tech questions and reviewed the Quattro Speaker from the Irish company OneSonic.
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We find out about the benefits of an alcohol-free date from 2022-01-25T15:17:18
There has been an increase in dry dating across the country. We find out about the benefits of an alcohol-free date with Dr Caroline West Sex and Relationship expert for Bumble and Mairead Loughman...
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The US and UK hardened their stance on Russia from 2022-01-25T14:27:16
Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView joined Pat on the show this morning as the US and UK hardened their stance on Ru...
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Green Scene : New species of shrew from 2022-01-25T13:49:35
New species of shrew and chemical pollution passing planetary boundaries are up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Founda...
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The proposed remote working bill is set to be discussed at cabinet today from 2022-01-25T11:57:28
The proposed remote working bill is set to be discussed at cabinet today does it go far enough? And will it be fair on both employers and employees? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by...
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"There needs to be better EV infrastructure in tourism hotspots" from 2022-01-25T10:09:58
The country must prepare for the tourism demand for electric cars according to Failte Ireland.
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Travel: Holiday deals for the long bank holiday and Easter break from 2022-01-24T15:51:01
Pol O’Conghaile, Travel Editor at The Irish Independent joined Pat this morning with tips on Holiday deals for the long bank holiday and Easter break.
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Luke Harding on what will Putin’s next move be? from 2022-01-24T15:47:05
Ukraine's aging defence forces are no match for the might of Russia. What is Putin’s next move? For more Pat was joined this morning on the show by Luke Harding, Guardian journalist and best-sellin...
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Ask The Expert: Niall Donohoe podiatrist from 2022-01-24T15:24:32
Our Monday expert is Podiatrist Niall Donahoe from the CureSpa Clinic in Goatsown and Niall took to task listeners questions this morning.
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Tips on how to avoid financial heartache when going through a divorce from 2022-01-24T14:34:28
David Quinn from Investwise joins Pat on the show this morning with tips on how to avoid financial heartache when going through a divorce.
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Young people aged between 5-15 getting vaccinated has begun to slow from 2022-01-24T14:12:27
Covid-19 infection rates amongst children are on the rise and set to continue with reopening, meanwhile the number of young people aged between 5-15 getting vaccinated has begun to slow, we hear wh...
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How will the return to the workplace play out? from 2022-01-24T13:46:43
From today, employers can start bringing staff back into the workplace following the easing of covid-19 restrictions. How will it all play out? We’ll discuss Richard Grogan, Employment Law Speciali...
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The supply of holiday homes drying up from 2022-01-24T11:34:03
With property prices continuing to soar across the country, we are now seeing the supply of holiday homes drying up. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Mike Kennedy of Dingle Properti...
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Russian military exercises off our coast should give us plenty of cause for concern from 2022-01-24T10:32:14
The Irish Aviation Authority has said it has been made aware that a Russian military drill will take place in international waters 240km off the southwest coast, amid concerns that the drill will i...
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“It’s like New Years Eve” - crowds flock to Dublin pubs as restrictions lifted from 2022-01-24T10:25:09
Crowds flock to Dublin pubs as restrictions lifted - Barry Whyte reports
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A meeting to outline plans for future legislation on surrogacy from 2022-01-21T16:21:53
Minister Helen McEntee is meeting with parents through surrogacy this morning to outline plans for future legislation. We spoke to some of those who are attending that meeting Gearoid Kenny-Moore ...
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A vegan vegetable chilli recipe from Gareth Mullins from 2022-01-21T15:33:17
This week Gareth Mullins brings us a vegan vegetable chilli for you to try at home.
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Holidaymakers urged to book early as costs could spike up to 20pc from 2022-01-21T15:22:18
As Ryanair announced yesterday that they are ramping up it's operations ahead of the summer, announcing its largest-ever flights schedule out of Dublin airport. Are people now chomping at the bit t...
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Will Boris go and who will take his place? from 2022-01-21T15:06:32
Will Boris go and who will take his place? Also is he looking at a confident vote? To discuss Pat was joined this morning by Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent.
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More reaction as restrictions could be lifted in earnest from 2022-01-21T14:48:01
The Government will today approve the lifting of almost all Covid-19 restrictions, with the exact timetable to be agreed by Coalition leaders in advance of a special Cabinet meeting this afternoon....
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Eoin Sheahan previews a busy weekend of sport from 2022-01-21T14:27:16
Tennis action down under, more club GAA knockouts and this weekend’s Premier League action. Eoin Sheahan previews a busy weekend of sport.
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Discussing the stories of the week on our 'Friday Forum' from 2022-01-21T14:06:04
The end in sight for most restrictions, bonus,es and the new bank holiday are among the topics that are dominating this week Friday Forum. Joining us today was
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Cate Blanchett talks about her new movie 'Nightmare Alley' from 2022-01-21T12:59:42
Actress Cate Blanchett joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new movie Nightmare Alley.
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The path is now clear for the lifting of almost all remining covid-19 restrictions from 2022-01-21T11:53:50
The path is now clear for the lifting of almost all remaining covid-19 restrictions. We get reactions from Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent, Lorraine Heskin, Owner/CEO at Gourmet Food P...
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A concerned that the review of the abuse in the Defence Forces will be limited in its powers from 2022-01-20T18:17:44
The women of honour are concerned that the review of the abuse in the Defence Forces will be limited in its powers. To discuss the concerns Pat was joined this morning on the show by Retired army ...
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Advice if you are struggling to get back to your level of fitness after having COVID from 2022-01-20T15:29:46
Are you struggling to get back to your level of fitness after having covid? For some advice on how to regain some fitness Pat spoke to Brian Keane, Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach...
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Our Friday Forum takes a look back at this weeks biggest stories from 2021-12-17T16:15:44
Looking back on the news stories of the week
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Should mortgage lending rules be loosened for lower income homebuyers? from 2021-12-17T15:59:06
Loosening mortgage rules is it a good idea?
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How some gym staff and customers feel about the new need for COVID passes from 2021-12-17T15:25:19
Our reporter Barry Whyte visited some gyms to see how staff and customers feel about the new need for COVID passes.
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Shop Local at Away With The Fairies in Galway from 2021-12-15T15:36:03
Shop Local this Christmas
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Garden Gifting for the gardener in your life from 2021-12-15T15:25:56
With high pressure promised this week the weather will be ideal for a quick tidy up of the garden and some planting for Christmas colour. Paraic Horkan gave us loads of tips and also some suggestio...
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Eoin Sheahan brings us the big sporting stories of 2021 from 2021-12-15T15:06:37
Eoin Sheahan trawls through a golden year for sport with all the big stories from 2021.
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More Covid restrictions in England despite Tory MPs go against Boris Johnson from 2021-12-15T14:23:22
Could the knives be out for Boris after a huge cohort of his party members votes against PM’s push for new Covid restrictions? Pat was joined this morning by George Parker, Political Correspondent ...
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Tanaiste Leo Varadkar states that Nphet likely to recommend further restrictions from 2021-12-15T13:08:21
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar joined Pat on the show this morning and says Nphet is likely to recommend further restrictions. Also discussed this morning covid vaccine boosters, new rules, and the economy....
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Schools won’t close before Christmas from 2021-12-15T12:51:51
The Taoiseach has confirmed schools won’t close early for Christmas, we get reactions from parents and principals with Matt Melvin, Principal of St Etchens National School and Jen Hogan, Journalist...
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New Year ! New Car ! We have the top picks for 2022 from 2021-12-15T11:07:30
Motoring correspondent with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert gives her top picks for people thinking of getting a new set of wheels in the New Year.
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Is it high time the homecare services sector was reformed? from 2021-12-15T10:52:25
Long waiting lists and a lack of regulation, is it high time the home care services sector was reformed? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show this morning by Carol Grogan, Chief Inspector ...
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Booster rollout is finally being ramped up from 2021-12-15T10:33:55
The Chief Medical officer says no to further restrictions ahead of Christmas but has warned about the transmissibility of Omicron and the booster rollout is finally being ramped up. Political Edito...
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Who is Eric Zemmour? from 2021-12-14T15:37:19
Who is Eric Zemmour and why might he be dangerous for Europe? Lara Marlowe France Correspondent with The Irish Times discusses with Pat on the show this morning.
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Why faulty Celtic Tiger-era wastewater systems could cost the state €300 million to fix. from 2021-12-14T15:03
Celtic Tiger-era wastewater systems could cost the state €300 million to fix. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Michael Brennan, Political Editor of The Business Post.
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More Tech Presents Suggestions This Christmas from 2021-12-14T14:19:10
Tech gift guide this Christmas
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We hear how our fight against omicron is going so far? from 2021-12-14T12:03:25
The gap between second vaccinations and the booster dose has been cut to three months
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Green Scene: Fish sounds showing coral reef recovery from 2021-12-14T11:14:12
Mushroom leather and coral reef recovery are up for discussion in this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.
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'Why Can't We' The story of The Cranberries from 2021-12-14T10:28:14
Why Can't We' a new book on the Cranberries
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Some resolution for victims of the Miami Showband Massacre from 2021-12-14T10:01:16
Some resolution for victims of the Miami Showband Massacre in the High Court in Belfast yesterday. Pat was joined on the show this morning by survivor Stephen Travers.
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ReMastered – The Miami Showband Massacre A Netflix Documentary from 2021-12-14T09:04:52
Miami Showband massacre survivor Stephen Travers discusses the new Netflix documentary which focuses on the event. He gives a powerful account of his pursuit of the truth.
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Ask The Expert: Dental care for kids from 2021-12-13T15:04:09
Today's Ask The Expert was Dr. Paul O’Dwyer, Clinical Advisor for Dental Care Ireland and he talked about dental care for kids and answered listeners' questions.
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what steps should you take if you plan to take off over Christmas? from 2021-12-13T14:55:17
Travel rules are changing at a breakneck pace, so what steps should you take if you plan to take off over Christmas? For more on this Pol Ó Conghaile Travel Editor Irish Independent joined Pat on t...
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'See-Saw' a perspective on success leadership and corporate culture from 2021-12-13T14:49:22
Fintan Drury talks to us about the ‘see-saw’ nature of business and success in his new book by the same name.
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Geminid Meteor Shower happening tonight from 2021-12-13T14:21:18
Each year Astronomy Ireland asks everyone to take part in a Nationwide Geminid Watch, where you simply count the number of meteors – or shooting stars – you see. You can do this safely with all the...
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Managing bereavement at Christmas time from 2021-12-13T13:23:23
We’ll get advice from Ann Darcy Ann Darcy Senior Social Worker & Bereavement Coordinator, Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services of Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services on managing bereavement a...
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Truckers’ group stage a large protest over high fuel prices from 2021-12-13T11:32:46
Truckers’ group stage a large protest over high fuel prices. For the latest on the protest today Pat was joined on the show by Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie who is following protesters from Naas R...
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Verstappen’s victory in the F1 finale from 2021-12-13T11:13:19
A preview of an exciting weekend of sport
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We get the latest on the booster campaign and reaction to a grant scheme for HEPA filters in schools. from 2021-12-13T10:46:06
We get the latest on the booster campaign and reaction to a grant scheme for HEPA filters in schools with Dr. Denis McAuley, GP and Chairman of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP Committee, and Ma...
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Discussing the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum from 2021-12-10T15:55:44
We discuss the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. This Pat was joined on the show by Roisin Shortall, Social Democrat Leader and TD for Dublin North-West, Willie O’Dea, Fianna Fail TD ...
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We discuss President Biden’s hardline stance with Putin from 2021-12-10T15:45:36
The US President Biden gets tough with Putin, makes climate promises, and tries to save democracy. We discuss all this and more with Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Univers...
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Gareth Mullins brings us three festive starters for Christmas Day from 2021-12-10T15:18:10
As Christmas Dinner fast approached, chef Gareth Mullins gives us three festive starters for the big day.
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Is the media guilty of blaming predictable natural disasters on climate change? from 2021-12-10T14:04:01
Is the media guilty of blaming predictable natural disasters on climate change? One man who thinks so is Conor Skehan Lecturer at the School of Spatial Planning at the Technological University of ...
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Eoin Sheahan previews with weekend in sport as the F1 Final races towards us from 2021-12-10T13:30:13
A preview of the weekend of sport
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Could we be approaching arrests in the Sophie Toscan Du Plantier case? from 2021-12-10T12:04:58
Could we be approaching arrests in the Sophie Toscan Du Plantier case? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Nick Foster, Journalist, and Author of ‘Murder at Roaringwater’.
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Minister Simon Harris on free antigen tests for students from 2021-12-10T11:22
Minister Simon Harris on free antigen tests for students, more cases of omicron, a new government opinion poll, the possibility of more restrictions, and lots more with Pat on the show this morning...
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A new record high for Sinn Fein has been revealed in a new opinion poll from 2021-12-10T11:00:58
A new record high for Sinn Fein has been revealed in a new opinion poll. Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy will break down the details with Pat on the show this morning.
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Spain’s former King now embroiled in a legal case taken by his ex-lover from 2021-12-09T15:18:09
A UK court has concluded a hearing on whether to grant Spain’s former king Juan Carlos sovereign immunity and must now decide whether he should face charges of harassment and spying brought against...
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How good are we at tackling workplace bullying? from 2021-12-09T14:33:01
Do we do enough to tackle workplace bullying?
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The Business Of.. Disney from 2021-12-09T12:42:48
Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of Disney
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John Fardy brings up the top Christmas TV Specials to watch from 2021-12-09T12:26:22
Boxed with John Fardy features the best Christmas special on TV this December
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Science With Luke: Omicron and how protected we are against it from 2021-12-09T12:07:14
Science with Luke
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Boris’s Covid Plan B much-needed or a distraction from more political scandal? from 2021-12-09T11:49:36
Boris’s Covid Plan B
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Why designer dogs are never a good idea if you are thinking of getting a pet from 2021-12-09T11:20:48
We get a reminder from the DSPCA why designer dogs are never a good idea if you are thinking of getting a pet. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show this morning Gillian Bird, head of ...
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Plans to Vaccinate the 5-11 year olds and worrying omicron signs from 2021-12-09T10:59:25
Plans to Vaccinate the 5-11-year-olds and worrying omicron signs. We’ll get the latest with Dr. Denis McCauley, GP in Stranorlar, Donegal & chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committe...
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A Rise In Verbal Abuse Towards Retail Staff This Christmas from 2021-12-09T10:36:27
Verbal Abuse Towards Retail Staff
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Being on an Erasmus placement in the middle of a global pandemic from 2021-12-08T16:45:48
Erasmus in Bulgaria during a pandemic
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Gardening: The clean up and tree protection after storm Barra from 2021-12-08T16:11:47
December is the most Economical time to plant a new hedge or screen
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Shop Local at Drummond House Garlic & Asparagus Growers from 2021-12-08T14:06:47
Shop local this Christmas
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The EU works towards regulating tech giants like Facebook from 2021-12-08T13:53:11
The EU works towards regulating tech giants
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Behind the movie scenes of 'Beverly Hills Cop' from 2021-12-08T13:39:28
Behind the movie scenes
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The worrying trend of no shows to booster appointments from 2021-12-08T12:50:45
Dr Illona Duffy joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss the worrying trend of no-shows to booster appointments.
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What did we google in 2021 ? from 2021-12-08T11:48:46
What were the top searches on Google in 2021?
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Simon Tierney reports on the world's most expensive home from 2021-12-03T14:29:26
Newstalk Reporter Simon Tierney reports on the sale of the world's most expensive home which goes on sale on the 18th of January with bidding starting at €471 million.
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"This scheme is not 100% redress, I'm going to be out tens of thousands of euro" from 2021-12-03T11:44:31
Homeowners impacted by Mica defective blocks have said the revised redress scheme announced by the government this week will leave them massively out of pocket.
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Gareth Mullins with some finger food ideas for Christmas from 2021-12-03T11:27:59
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel shares some Finger food ideas for Christmas.
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Galway woman hospitalised on holiday with Covid while pregnant with twins from 2021-12-03T11:04:32
Galway woman Tori O’Rourke joined Pat to discuss her traumatic story of being hospitalised on holidays in Spain with covid while being pregnant with twins for all of two months before coming home w...
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Dr. Colm Henry discusses the HSE and potential queue jumping with vaccines. from 2021-12-03T10:34:34
Dr. Colm Henry Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service Executive joined Pat to discuss the HSE and potential queue jumping with vaccines.
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Eoin Sheahan looks ahead to the weekend in sport from 2021-12-03T10:19:39
Eoin Sheahan from Off the Ball lets us know what we can look forward to in the weekend ahead of sport.
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The WHO with the latest on the Omicron Variant from 2021-12-03T09:48
Sean Defoe Newstalk’s Political Correspondent joined Pat to discuss the latest regarding NPHET's recommendations and Dr. Catherine Smallwood, Senior Emergencies Officer with The WHO Europe brought ...
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Tommy Bowe on how COVID affected the fashion industry from 2021-12-02T20:08:04
Tommy Bowe tells us how Covid affected the fashion industry and the impact on his clothing and shoe brands while stores were closed and delays in obtaining the product in time for the relevant seas...
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Former New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark discusses Ethiopian genocide disaster from 2021-12-02T19:59:55
Former New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss Famine, unlawful killings, torture, and sexual violence in the Ethiopian genocide disaster.
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Why a puppy is not just for Christmas from 2021-12-02T17:05:02
Pete the vet will tell us why a puppy is not just for Christmas
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John Fardy on what's worth watching on the box this Christmas from 2021-12-02T16:57:05
What to watch on the TV this Christmas
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Could a congestion charge practically work in Dublin’s city centre? from 2021-12-02T15:40:38
Could we see a traffic congestion charge for Dublin?
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Hotel staff in the capital are feeling the effects of the housing crisis from 2021-12-02T14:40:45
Hotel staff in the capital are feeling the effects of the housing crisis we hear what employers are doing to address it with Nicky Logue, General Manager with the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin.<...
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Ken Follett’s returns to contemporary fiction with his new political thriller 'Never' from 2021-12-02T12:32:09
Author Ken Follett on this new novel 'Never'
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Luke O’Neill on the new variant and how it might impact the effectiveness of the vaccines from 2021-12-02T11:47:18
Science with Luke O'Neill
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First case of Omicron detected in Ireland from 2021-12-02T11:07:09
Ireland has the first case of Omicron
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Alastair Campbell on the benefits of winter walks from 2021-12-01T14:29:57
Alastair Campbell on the benefits of winter walks
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On National Missing Persons Day we speak to Michelle Deely sister of Trevor from 2021-12-01T13:48:30
It is National Missing Persons Day
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Referee: "I was told I would be stabbed." Henry McKean goes undercover at youth football match from 2021-12-01T11:04:14
Today the Oireachtas Committee on Sport are discussing the abuse of referees in football, GAA and Rugby. It’s been over 2 weeks since the underage football referee strike because of an increased am...
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What are the top toys featured on letters to Santa this year? from 2021-12-01T10:59:48
Top toys on Santa's lists this year
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No mask, no class the new Cabinet measures to curb Covid spread from 2021-12-01T10:26:46
No mask, no class we discuss the new Cabinet measures to curb Covid spread with Danny McConnell, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner, Dr. Denis McCauley, GP in Stranorlar, Donegal & chair ...
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An heroic river rescue in Leitrim from 2021-11-30T14:11:56
A man involved in a dramatic river rescue in Carrick-on-Shannon has highlighted the importance of people not interfering with lifebuoys along waterways. Daniel Mee carried out a heroic rescue Danie...
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Is the prison system failing long-term inmates with learning difficulties and mental health issues? from 2021-11-30T12:05:39
A new approach is required to better support prisoners with mental health problems and learning difficulties according to the outgoing chairman of the Parole Board John Costello. John joined Pat th...
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"I'm British... Why should I be treated any different to someone in Glasgow, Birmingham or London" from 2021-11-30T11:58:07
Northern Ireland has had the best economic performance across all of the UK’s regions since lockdown was lifted.
The North’s economy grew by 1.08% in the third quarter of this year.
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How to navigate those awkward COVID conversations from 2021-11-30T11:52:03
Tips on dealing with those awkward COVID conversations
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Stricter travel rules and the new variant likely to be already on our shores from 2021-11-30T11:24:04
Playdates, but no panto, stricter travel rules, and the new variant likely to be already on our shores. All to discuss with Pat and Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal, Laura Erskine, Pare...
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Green Scene: How bees travel more in the country from 2021-11-30T10:41:27
Why gamification will get us walking
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We speak to the man who leads Ireland’s air accident investigations unit from 2021-11-30T10:22:15
We hear about the work of the Air Accident Investigation Unit
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Discussing what is on the agenda at today's cabinet meeting from 2021-11-30T09:53:08
What will be the outcoming from today's cabinet meeting?
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Ask The Expert : What you should know about drafting a will and inheritance from 2021-11-29T15:47:59
All you need to know about making a will
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How can you have sociable, but sober Christmas? from 2021-11-29T15:41:28
Have a Merry but sober Christmas
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Pol Ó Conghaile takes in a visit to the Cologne Christmas markets from 2021-11-29T15:17:47
We hear what Cologne's Christmas markets are like
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Leaked memo revealing the redress scheme for mica affected homeowners has not gone down well from 2021-11-29T13:38:44
A leaked memo revealing the redress scheme for mica-affected homeowners has not gone down well among campaigners. We’ll find out why with Paddy Diver who is a mic affected homeowner.
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John Duggan looks back on an action packed weekend of sport from 2021-11-29T11:07:34
A lookback on the weekend of sport
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"We have no other way of getting about out in the sticks, there's no public transport" from 2021-11-29T10:46:21
Low income families in rural areas are being hit hardest by surging prices of petrol and diesel.
Average fuel prices for petrol and diesel are at a record high across the country.
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Science With Luke: How the Omicron variant was predicted from 2021-11-29T10:35:09
Professor Luke O'Neill discusses the new Omicron variant
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John Fardy gives a 5 star review for the new Beatles documentary 'Get Back' from 2021-11-25T16:57:21
John Fardy reviews the new Beatles documentary 'Get Back'
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The Business Of... The suit and tie from 2021-11-25T16:48:40
The business of the suit and tie with Gavin McLoughlin
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Ireland could be a leader in best practices for safeguarding young children online from 2021-11-25T14:57:37
Ireland could be a leader in best practices for safeguarding young children online. We heard from Leanda Barrington-Leach Head of EU Affairs at 5Rights Foundation advocating for a digital world t...
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Science With Luke: What to expect in year 3 of the pandemic from 2021-11-25T14:04:55
All the science and covid news with Luke O'Neill
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The mortgage market is no place for the under-30s from 2021-11-25T13:52:10
How accessible is the mortgage market for the under 30's
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Hospitality Industry facing uncertainty and multiple cancellations from 2021-11-25T13:34:13
Will the hospitality industry see more restrictions?
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"It's Brown, It's Muck" Water Quality Issues Across The Country from 2021-11-25T13:10
Water quality issues
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What is driving the record fuel prices at the pumps? from 2021-11-25T12:42:23
Prices at the petrol pumps increases
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With NPHET meeting today what will they may advise Government? from 2021-11-25T11:16:23
NPHET meet today
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Emergency measures have been put in place to fix the sub teacher shortage from 2021-11-24T18:35:39
Emergency measures have been put in place to fix the sub teacher shortage, but will they be enough?
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The housing crisis faced by those with disabilities from 2021-11-24T18:25:14
Disabilities and homelessness
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Selecting and caring for the perfect Christmas tree from 2021-11-24T16:14:32
Tips on picking that perfect Christmas tree
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How to positively discipline your children from 2021-11-24T15:50:04
Discipline your kids in a positive way
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Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture discusses the climate action plan from 2021-11-24T13:36:37
Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal discusses the farmer protest, climate action plan and COVID.
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Current Covid situation in Germany, Austria, Belgium and France from 2021-11-24T12:35:15
Update on the COVID situation around Europe
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Behind The Movie Scenes: The Prince and The Showgirl from 2021-11-24T12:15:33
We go to the movies with Bill Hughes
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A trucker protest is causing traffic chaos in Dublin this morning from 2021-11-24T11:10:35
Traffic chaos as truckers protest takes place
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Are we over the hump for this latest wave? from 2021-11-24T10:43:10
Are we over the hump for this latest wave? Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Ronan Glynn spoke to Jonathan on the show this morning.
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You might be digging deep for a hotel room when Garth comes to town from 2021-11-23T14:32:44
You might have to dig deep for a hotel room when Garth comes to play
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Brokers must do more to cut cost of motor cover from 2021-11-23T13:47:36
Brokers must cut the costs of Insurance insists reform group
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Are creches being left behind as the latest wave continues to bite? from 2021-11-23T13:41:27
Creche's are facing sending children home if they can't meet staff child ratios
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Could planning process reform make serial objections a thing of the past? from 2021-11-23T12:03:16
Could planning process reform make serial objections a thing of the past? We hear from Orla Hegarty, Architect and Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning, and Environmental Pol...
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We waste 19,000 tonnes of food a week, but can we reduce this? from 2021-11-23T11:33:38
How we can reduce food waste
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Fear of another lockdown is driving change in public behaviour from 2021-11-23T10:39:43
Pandemic business supports may be extended
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Ask The Expert: Why you need insurance from 2021-11-22T16:30:25
Our ask the expert this week discusses all things insurance
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Actor Sean McGinley returns to the stage in Brian Friel’s ‘The Enemy Within.’ from 2021-11-22T16:17:57
The Enemy Within by Brian Friel starring Sean McGinley
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Some top tips to boost your immune systems from 2021-11-22T15:45:15
How to keep your immune system healthy this winter
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Shop Local at The Burren Perfumery from 2021-11-22T15:25:45
As part of our 'Shop Local' campaign, we spoke to Sadie Chowen from The Burren Perfumery about her business. The Burren Perfumery was founded in 1972 but bought by Sadie Chowen in 2001. Her husban...
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How to keep your home safe this winter from 2021-11-22T15:16:25
Keep your home safe this winter season
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The Irish rugby team answered Ireland’s call again and Ole is gone from 2021-11-22T14:14:48
A look back on the memorable weekend of sport
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How to address antisocial behavior on public transport from 2021-11-22T13:47:19
Antisocial behaviour on public transport needs to be dealt with
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How to make homework stress free for the family from 2021-11-22T11:42:53
Keeping your home stress free during homework time
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The cabinet sub-committee on economics will meet today from 2021-11-22T10:59:05
The cabinet sub-committee on economics will meet today to discuss the introduction of supports for the hospitality sector,
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Exclusive first listen for The Pat Kenny Show listeners: 'Inside the Crime' from 2021-11-19T14:39:13
Episode 1 of Inside The Crime - The Whelan Family Story is released on Tuesday 23 November, with a new episode weekly.
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Our Friday Forum looks back on the stories of the week from 2021-11-19T14:33:16
The crisis facing our hospitals this winter is down to the Government’s slow and ‘really cack-handed’ strategy, according to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín.
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A festive delight receipe from Gary O'Hanlon from 2021-11-19T13:58:42
A festive recipe from Gary O'Hanlon
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Why hair salons are seeing an increase in demand from 2021-11-19T13:39:22
Hairdresser see increase demand in booking
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The strain on the track and trace system from 2021-11-19T12:25:11
We discuss antigen testing and the strain on the track and trace system
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A preview of the weekend of sport from 2021-11-19T11:33:30
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
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Worrying COVID numbers continue to remain stubbornly high from 2021-11-19T10:35:48
Covid numbers threaten to overwhelm our hospitals
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Is political identity the real issue in this protocol row? Bertie Ahern gives his thoughts from 2021-11-19T10:28:08
Is political identity the real issue in this protocol row?
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Science with Luke: More data on boosters, an important new finding on Long Covid from 2021-11-18T15:03:42
News and updates from the world of science with Luke O'Neill
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Bringing history to life in a new book 'The Colour Of Ireland' from 2021-11-18T14:56:30
County by County 1860-1960 spans more than a hundred years throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and brings history to life using contemporary photographs as the basis for full-colour d...
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Is hybrid working here to stay and are enough Irish companies embracing it? from 2021-11-18T14:27:37
: Is hybrid working here to stay
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Retrofitting, protection for renters, build-to-rent projects and their impact from 2021-11-18T14:19:38
Minister for housing on the build to rent schemes
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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder and what are the signs? from 2021-11-18T12:48:27
What are the signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Ireland is experiencing dog obesity epidemic due to the pandemic from 2021-11-18T11:59:47
We are seeing a puppy obesity pandemic
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Could we be looking at a lockdown with Christmas around the corner? from 2021-11-18T10:59:47
Will we see another lockdown Christmas?
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WHO response to the growing COVID infection rate in europe from 2021-11-18T10:34:16
COVID number rise throughout europe
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The Return Of Christmas Pantomimes from 2021-11-17T17:43:13
The Return Of Christmas Pantomimes
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Hear from a Mayo man who has written a book about living with bipolar disorder from 2021-11-17T14:55:28
Ballyhaunis native and Aware Ambassador Liam Gildea gives an insight into living with bipolar disorder in his semi-autobiographical book ‘High Life, Low Life: Living with Bipolar Disorder.
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The return of the panto stage in time for Christmas from 2021-11-17T14:09:32
Pantomime season is almost upon us so our reporter Josh Crosbie chatted to some of those involved with performances.
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Gardening with Paraic: Ideal conditions for the planting of garden plants for Winter and Spring from 2021-11-17T13:30:30
Our resident gardening expert Paraic Horkan joined Pat on the show to tell us that weather conditions remain ideal for the planting of garden plants for winter and spring colour and scent.
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Keith Barry on how he's going to 'Reconnect' with audiences come 2022 from 2021-11-17T13:02:51
Keith Barry, Mentalist, Magician, Subconscious Mind ‘Expert’ tells us how he’s going to ‘Reconnect’ with audiences in his new Mind Hacking show coming 2022.
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Why the compensation process for medical negligence claims is causing prolonged anguish from 2021-11-17T12:44:12
Joyce Carthy - managing partner of Augustus Cullen Law, Ireland’s leading legal practice in medical negligence joined Pat to talk about why the compensation process for medical negligence claims is...
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Despite the backlog, half of all driving test invites issued have expired from 2021-11-17T11:48:13
Despite the backlog, half of all driving test invites issued have expired, Anna Cullen from the AA joined Pat to discuss why.
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Behind the movie scenes with Bill Hughes from 2021-11-17T11:25:05
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of Francis Ford Coppola's ‘The Godfather Part II’.
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Will the new Covid measures be enough or are more restrictions inevitable? from 2021-11-17T10:53:21
Dr. Eoghan De Barra, consultant in infectious diseases at Beaumont Hospital and senior lecturer in the Department of International Health and Tropical Medicines at the Royal College of Surgeons of ...
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Depression and diabetes we look at the stigma that people with psoriasis face from 2021-11-17T10:25:38
A study involving 5000 people highlights the stigma that people with psoriasis face and looks at other diseases that are associated with psoriasis including joint issues, depression, and diabetes. ...
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Could more wind energy be the key to lowering bills? from 2021-11-17T09:59:02
Wind Energy Ireland is launching an updated version of their report, Saving Money, which details how Government policies could reduce the cost of producing wind energy. So could more wind energy be...
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INTO General Secretary on antigen tests and cases in classrooms from 2021-11-17T09:33:13
John Boyle, INTO General Secretary, joined Pat to discuss the use of rapid testing in schools and informing parents of cases in the classroom.
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Lockdown Drinking Habits - EU Alcohol Awareness Week from 2021-11-16T20:23:36
EU Alcohol Awareness Week
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Celebrated folk singer Declan O’Rourke on his debut novel 'The Pawbroker's Reward' from 2021-11-16T14:11:51
A debut novel by Declan O'Rourke
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Details of The Heuston Masterplan from 2021-11-16T13:46:50
What does the Heuston Master Plan consist of?
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We hear about Sponge cities on this week's 'Green Scene' from 2021-11-16T12:01:05
What is a Sponge City?
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Advice to shop around for your health insurance policy from 2021-11-16T11:33:46
Now is the time to shop around for the best health insurance policy
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ICU capacity strains with surge in COVID patients from 2021-11-16T10:59:38
ICU admissions and surge in COVID numbers
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Ask The Expert: Dr Arthur Cummings, Wellington Eye Centre from 2021-11-15T17:15:06
Monday's Ask The Expert
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Pol Ó Conghaile brings us a feast of food, culture and landscape in Basque Country from 2021-11-15T15:43:39
Pol Ó Conghaile brings us the sights of Spain
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'Undernose Farm Revisited’ by Harry Crosbie from 2021-11-15T15:31:36
Author and Entrepreneur Harry Crosbie on his new book
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Friends of the Earth Ireland discuss COP26 from 2021-11-15T15:16:09
Friends Of The Earth Ireland view on COP26
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A young Ronaldo superfan meets her hero from 2021-11-12T17:01:45
Dreams can come true. Cristiano Ronaldo superfan Addison Whelan (13) can testify to that because she met her hero last night and she told Anton all about it.
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How to make a deliciously indulgent sticky toffee pudding recipe from 2021-11-12T16:54:53
Gareth Mullins brings us a deliciously indulgent sticky toffee pudding recipe
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Discusses the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum from 2021-11-12T14:48:23
Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week
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We hear about World Diabetes Day from 2021-11-12T14:24:03
Kickboxing Champion Catherine Brady and Dietician Sinead Powell join us to discuss life with the condition and ask us to ‘go blue’ this World Diabetes Day.
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Lockdown virtual choir to play their first in person gig from 2021-11-12T14:01:58
Lockdown virtual choirs to perform their first in-person concert
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What were the commitments made from COP26 from 2021-11-12T13:44:09
The commitments from COP26
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Will boosters shots prevent a repeat of last Christmas? from 2021-11-12T12:18:27
We will see a Christmas like last year again?
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Reaction to the Republic of Ireland’s match against Portugal from 2021-11-12T12:03:39
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
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Should teaching students be used to fill the substitute teachers gap from 2021-11-12T11:05:23
why not use teaching students to fill the teachers gap
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"The atmosphere is electric." Fans react to full capacity & respond to Nephet's advice from 2021-11-12T08:49:09
Last night's very much hyped World Cup Qualifier didn't disappoint. It had drama, Ronaldo, a Portuguese player (Pepe) being sent off and a disallowed goal by Matt Doherty in injury time. Ending in ...
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Everybody’s favorite misanthrope, Larry David featured in this week's Boxed with John Fardy from 2021-11-11T16:16:22
Curb your enthusiasm is featured in this week's Boxed
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Some of the greatest Irish romances from history from 2021-11-11T14:37:41
Romance in Irish history
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House hunters drive up prices outside the capital from 2021-11-11T14:28:19
House prices outside Dublin increasing
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Can we be sure of who benefits when you tip your wait staff? from 2021-11-11T14:00:22
Who benefits when you tip your wait staff?
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NPHET says cut your contacts in half, but are people listening? from 2021-11-11T13:18:21
Are the public listening to NPHET advice?
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A new book which details every inch of Ireland’s coast for the first time from 2021-11-11T12:52:50
The Coastal Atlas of Ireland Book
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Do we as parents need to fix our troubled relationship with alcohol? from 2021-11-11T11:24:31
Parents’ relationship with alcohol
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FG Deputy Joe McHugh discusses his anger over the mica scandal from 2021-11-11T10:29:23
TD Joe McHugh anger over the mica scandal
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An alarming shortage of refuge spaces for domestic violence victims from 2021-11-10T18:44:05
Domestic violence victims are at risk due to major shortage of refuge spaces
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November is the ideal time to plant screening and hedging plants from 2021-11-10T15:43:31
Ideal time to plant those garden hedges
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The lockdown purchases you made from 2021-11-10T15:35:40
Jennifer O’Connell , Journalist & Features Writer with the Irish Times talks to us about the lockdown purchases we wish we never made.
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Behind the movies scenes of 'The Godfather from 2021-11-10T14:25:51
The Godfather is our movie featured this week with Bill Hughes
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The cost of renting has doubled in this country in the last decade from 2021-11-10T14:01:47
Renting costs is at an all-time high
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"Love In The Time Of War – My Years With Robert Fisk by Lara Marlowe from 2021-11-10T12:14:24
"Love In the time of war – my years with Robert Fisk"
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Is our power supply in danger? from 2021-11-10T11:23:32
Will we see issues with power supplies
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What motorists are facing as a result of budget 2022 from 2021-11-09T14:51:42
How budget 2022 effects motorists?
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Frank Greaney reports from the Kevin Lunney trial from 2021-11-09T14:25:36
Reporting from the Kevin Lunny Trial
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Tipperary named among world’s best places to visit in 2022 by Condé Nast from 2021-11-09T13:46:44
Cosy and characterful is Tipperary town
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Tech Christmas Gift Guide for under 60 euros from 2021-11-09T13:36:47
Christmas tech gift guide for you
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Is compliance slipping in pubs and restaurants? from 2021-11-09T11:53:19
We discuss compliance checks for pubs and restaurants
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Green Scene: Can plants talk to each other ? from 2021-11-09T10:57:12
We can plants talk to each other?
"My first was spent at home, I literally met no new people in my freshers year" from 2021-11-09T10:34:57
Students at colleges and universities around the country are slowly getting used to life returning to normal.
For the past six weeks students in higher and further education have been back on s...
Emergency department overcrowding is taking it toll on many hospitals from 2021-11-09T10:28:15
The overcrowding situation in our hospitals
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Ask The Expert: Advice on personal finance, Statutory Sick pay Scheme 2022 and more from 2021-11-08T15:03:55
Ask The Expert on personal finance
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Children who have a good relationship with their father are happier ESRI report finds from 2021-11-08T14:49:35
The benefits of a good relationship with your father
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What is the future of farming? from 2021-11-08T14:37:45
What will the future of farming hold?
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An insight into the current lie of the land for employers and employees from 2021-11-08T14:26:24
Peter Cosgrove Future of Work Expert gives us an insight into the current lie of the land for employers and employees, is now the time to ask for that promotion? and what climate/sustainability ca...
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We discuss the signs and treatment options for OCD from 2021-11-08T14:07:23
We hear about the signs and treatments of OCD
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We get the latest COVID-19 news from around Europe from 2021-11-08T13:50:06
What is the COVID situation around Europe?
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Are some secondary schools still asking parents for payment when their child accepts a place? from 2021-11-08T12:18:23
Are some secondary schools still asking parents for payment when their child accepts a place? To discuss further Anton spoke to Katherine Donnelly, Education Editor at the Irish Independent.
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Are Christmas parties a good idea this year amidst rising Covid cases? from 2021-11-08T11:25
Will we see Christmas office parties take place this year?
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The US has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from 2021-11-08T10:40:49
Travel resumes to the United States
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Actor, singer, writer and activist Alan Cumming on his book 'Baggage: Tales From A Packed Life' from 2021-11-05T14:55:09
Baggage: Tales From A Packed Life
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Our Friday Forum looks back on the week that was from 2021-11-05T14:33:43
Looking back at the news stories of the week
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We take you through new changes to the CAO website from 2021-11-05T14:13:43
We hear about the changes to the CAO website
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Gareth Mullins brings us a tasty vegan curry dish to try this weekend from 2021-11-05T14:04:09
A vegan curry recipe from Gareth Mullins
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Dr Colm Henry joins us to discuss Covid precautions and the strain on ICU’s from 2021-11-05T11:02:23
Dr Colm Henry on the rising COVID numbers
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90% of politicians regularly receive threats of verbal and physical abuse from 2021-11-05T10:43:11
A Newstalk survey has found that 90% of TD's and Senators regularly receive verbal and physical abuse.
These threats vary from people approaching politicians on the streets and verbally abusing...
Sexton to get his 100th cap from 2021-11-05T10:22:22
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Could we soon see an end to austerity hours in schools and hospitals ? from 2021-11-05T10:14:12
Could we see an end to austerity hours?
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Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of RTE from 2021-11-04T15:38:53
Today Gavin McLoughlin Newstalk's Deputy Business Editor takes a look at the business of RTE.
This series is with thanks to Irish Life.
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Are the PFA finally taking steps to support former players with dementia? from 2021-11-04T15:31:31
PFA supporting former players with dementia
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Should travelers horses been considered in housing policy from 2021-11-04T15:21:34
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Kitty Holland Social Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times to discuss why travellers’ horses should be considered in housing policy.
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Study Suggests Couples Who Meet Online Are More Likely To Divorce from 2021-11-04T14:58:43
Couples Who Meet Online Are More Likely To Divorce
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"This is the last thing I wanted to do, to put my very private life out there" from 2021-11-04T14:47:02
"This is the last thing I wanted to do, to put my very private life out there" but it's the only option, the only chance I have of surviving this. These are the words of Cork woman Lisa Murphy in t...
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Are the targets set out in the climate action plan feasible? from 2021-11-04T11:35:04
Is the climate change action plan achievable
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A call to reduce our social contacts from 2021-11-04T10:41:17
A need to reduce our social contacts
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Science With Luke : How the third vaccine dose is hugely protective from 2021-11-04T10:06:32
Covid and science updates with Luke O'Neill
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the Irish businesses making a big impact as part of TG4’s new series, ‘Guaranteed Irish’ from 2021-11-03T14:48:26
Guaranteed Irish businesses
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Shopping for Christmas safety online from 2021-10-26T17:27:19
shopping safely online this Christmas
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A Covid Round up from Australia, Italy and Brazil from 2021-10-26T17:08:39
Itay protest over green passes / Melbourne & Sydney reopening quarantine-free flights next month / Brazil’s Covid travesty under control for the moment Pat gets a COVID round up with Hugo McCaf...
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The First Antique Fair To Take Place Since March 2020 from 2021-10-26T14:06:42
The First Antique Fair To Take Place Since March 2020
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Green Scene: Walrus from Space from 2021-10-26T13:31:03
Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland joined Pat for this week's 'Green Scene' and today Ruth tells us why satellites may soon be counting walruses and ho...
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Will ticketing come into play for our late night sector? from 2021-10-26T11:30:06
Can ticketing come into play late night venues
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We discuss the implications of Ireland’s first carbon budget from 2021-10-26T10:40:01
The implications of Irelands first carbon budget
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Discussing the stories of the week with our 'Friday Forum' from 2021-10-22T15:35:14
We look back on the stories that made the news this week with our Friday Forum which included Richard Boyd Barrett People before Profit TD, Dun Laoghaire, Ciaran Cannon Fine Gael TD Galway East and...
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A preview this weekend’s sport and the GAA Special Congress from 2021-10-22T15:08:16
GAA Congress at the weekend, Shefflin to manage the Galway hurlers, Ireland v Sweden women’s soccer, Man United v Liverpool all previewd with Phil Egan from Off The Ball.
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Could 'Europe's Beating Cancer Plan' have a positive impact on Irish cancer care? from 2021-10-22T14:25:53
Could 'Europe's Beating Cancer Plan' have a positive impact on Irish cancer care? To discuss with Pat this morning was Prof. John Crown, Professor and Consultant Medical Oncologist, St Vincent’s Pr...
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Ireland is well suited for 15-minute cities according to a new report from 2021-10-22T13:56:18
Ireland is well suited for 15-minute cities according to a new report, which also highlights public resistance to living more compactly. But are the public interested in living in a more compact wa...
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The deteriorating COVID situation in the UK from 2021-10-22T12:04:52
Has Freedom Day in the UK proved to be the disaster many health experts predicted? For more on this Pat spoke to Sky Correspondent Enda Brady.
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Gareth Mullins has a recipe for a tasty Halloween favourite from 2021-10-22T11:32:58
Gareth Mullins brings us a Halloween recipe
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Government’s new ‘zero tolerance’ policy to wildlife crime from 2021-10-22T11:14:26
Minister for Heritage Malcolm Noonan joined Pat to discuss the Government’s new ‘zero tolerance policy to wildlife crime.
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Will we see a COVID cert blitz this weekend? from 2021-10-21T15:14:29
Will we see a Covid cert blitz this weekend? Philip Ryan from the Irish Independent has the details as he joined Pat on the show this morning.
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The mathematics of climate change and why coffee is the same as a donut! from 2021-10-21T15:06:56
Comedian and host of The Function Room podcast Colm O’Regan will be telling us about the mathematics of climate change and why coffee is the same as a donut.
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Why things in Ireland are not as bleak as they may seem from 2021-10-21T14:56:50
Mark Henry joins us to talk about his new book
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The factors pressurizing our already stretched hospitals from 2021-10-21T14:40:34
On the show this morning we take a look the factors pressurizing our already stretched hospitals. To discuss further Pat was joined by Phil Ni Sheaghdha, General Secretary with INMO and Dr. Gary St...
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Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of Aldi and Lidl from 2021-10-21T13:48:31
In our series 'The Business Of' today our Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of Aldi and Lidl.
This series is with thanks to Irish Life.
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Donald Trump has a new social media platform from 2021-10-21T13:37:02
Donald Trum is back on social media
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DUP Leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson on the day Ireland and the UK mark a centenary of partition from 2021-10-21T11:25:30
DUP Leader Sir Jeffery Donaldson
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Science With Luke: Evidence that boosters work from 2021-10-21T10:56:47
Professor Luke O'Neill joined Pat on the show today to discuss the evidence that boosters work plus even more evidence on masks to encourage their continued use.
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Today is ‘Slow Down’ Enforcement Operation 21 from 2021-10-21T10:36:18
Brian Farrell Communications Manager from the RSA joined Pat this morning on the show to talk about Slow Down day and the Irish License Backlog.
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The HSE’s National Lead for Testing and Tracing on role of antigen testing from 2021-10-20T15:00:54
The HSE’s National Lead for Testing and Tracing Niamh O’Beirne spoke to Pat this morning to discuss the role of antigen testing.
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Diarmuid Gavin on composting and propagation in the autumn months from 2021-10-20T14:24:43
Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat this morning to discuss composting and propagation in the autumn months and answer all your gardening questions
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Mickey Harte on football, faith and family as covered in his new memoir ‘Devotion’ from 2021-10-20T11:52:02
Mickey Harte joins us to talk about football, faith and family as covered in his incredible new memoir ‘Devotion’.
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New road traffic Bill which legislates for the use of e-scooters on Irish roads from 2021-10-20T11:01:34
Motoring journalist Ger Herbert details the new road traffic Bill which legislates for the use of e-scooters on Irish roads
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Behind the movie scenes of 'The Social Network' from 2021-10-20T10:48:46
Behind the movie scenes
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One-third of pubs and restaurants not checking for Digital Covid Certs from 2021-10-20T10:48:22
One-third of businesses not checking for vaccine pass.
As of Friday the 15th of October the HSE and the Health and Safety Authority carried out over 5,600 checks to see if pubs and restaurants ...
Minister Simon Harris on the opening of third level, vaccinations, antigen testing on campus from 2021-10-20T10:14:59
Minister Simon Harris
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How antigen testing could assist the safe return to work and live events? from 2021-10-19T15:06:42
We discuss how antigen testing could assist the safe return to work and live events and how the pausing of restrictions would make Cork Jazz Festival events unviable. This morning Pat was joined by...
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The complex legacy of Colin Powell from 2021-10-19T13:49:45
Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the complex legacy of Colin Powel...
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What stock shortages could we see this holiday season? from 2021-10-19T13:12:59
Duncan Graham from retail excellence joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss stock shortages this holiday season and if we can work around them.
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‘Gilligan: The Mob Boss Who Changed The Face Of Organized Crime’ from 2021-10-19T11:42:20
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Green Scene: New research about sea swimming from 2021-10-19T11:17:51
Green scene sea swimming research
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The success of the Criminal Assets Bureau, 25 years since its inception from 2021-10-19T10:58:38
Criminal assets bureau 25th years
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A Life in Trauma: Memoirs of an Emergency Physician from 2021-10-19T10:28:50
Dr Chris Luke A Life In Trauma
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Ask The Expert : All you need to know about pensions from 2021-10-18T15:31:50
Ask the expert on pensions
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'My Name Is Jhon' – John Brennan’s book on his experience with dyslexia from 2021-10-18T15:25:14
Hotelier and Entrepreneur John Brennan tells us about his new book ‘My Name Is Jhon’ all about his experience with dyslexia and how needing to ‘do things differently’ isn’t a roadblock to success.<...
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Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile updates on the passport application backlog from 2021-10-18T15:06:09
Pol O'Conghaile on the passport backlog
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Terry Prone on her memory loss incident last week and recovery from 2021-10-18T14:45:15
Terry Prone on her memory loss incident
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Heartache for Connacht and a goal rush for Liverpool a review of the weekend sport from 2021-10-18T14:08:13
Heartache for Connacht
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“Unbroken: A Journey of adversity, mental strength and physical fitness” from 2021-10-18T12:06:28
UnBroken adversity, mental strength and physical fitness”
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The rise in RSV and other common winter bugs in children from 2021-10-18T10:58:53
A rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
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"15 out of 16 in my class are in mica impacted homes - I can't sleep at night" from 2021-10-18T10:34:46
The impact of Mica on homeowners goes way beyond bricks and mortar and is having a huge strain on people's mental health; especially children.
The Mica Action Group have carried out a survey of...
Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae on NPHET decision day from 2021-10-18T10:28:37
Micheal Healy Rae on NPHET meeting
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Looking at the news stories of the week with 'The Friday Forum' from 2021-10-15T17:06:27
Pat looks over the stories that made the news over the week with the Friday Forum. Today Pat was joined by Leader of Aontú and TD for Meath West Peader Tobin,
Senator Emear Currie and Mandy Joh...
Gareth Mullins makes a delicious dish a 'Beef Bourguignon' from 2021-10-15T16:01:32
We have another delicious recipe from Gareth Mullins. Today he’ll tell us how to make Beef Bourguignon.
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The difficulties parents face in getting access to speech and language therapy for their children from 2021-10-15T14:42:22
We hear about the difficulties parents face in getting access to speech and language therapy for their children with Kate Beckett, Speech and Language Therapist and also Pat spoke to Anne a parent ...
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What does it mean for businesses, brides, clubbers, and diners if restrictions remain in place ? from 2021-10-15T13:56:44
It now looks more likely that some restrictions will remain in place past October 22nd. So, what does this mean for businesses, brides, clubbers, and diners? To discuss further Pat was joined on th...
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The country needs more apprentices from 2021-10-15T13:28:06
CEO of Solas Andrew Brownlee joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss how he’s aiming to boost the number of leaving cert students opting to take up apprenticeships.
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We hear about China’s push to take back control of Taiwan from 2021-10-15T10:58:04
We hear about China’s push to take back control of Taiwan and how it is causing a major headache for the US with Nicola Smith, Asia Correspondent with The Telegraph .
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How important in religion when choosing a school for your child? from 2021-10-15T10:29:05
The Archbishop of Dublin has said parents are still interested in schools with a catholic ethos David Quinn Columnist with The Sunday Times and Director of Iona Institute gave his thoughts to Pat ...
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Why family doctors need to be more involved in treating obesity from 2021-10-14T18:09:06
We continue our series on Ireland’s obesity crisis with Dr Eva Orsmond and Fitness expert Siobhan Byrne and we discuss why family doctors need to be more involved in treating obesity, what can be d...
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Paralympian Orla Comerford talk to us about World Sight Day from 2021-10-14T15:11:07
Paralympian Orla Comerford joined Pat this morning as an Ambassador for Fighting Blindness to talk about World Sight Day.
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Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe on Budget 2022 from 2021-10-14T14:05:47
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about Budget 2022, Covid-19 restrictions, and more.
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Independence Memories : A People's Portrait of the Early Days of the Irish Nation from 2021-10-06T15:43:11
Journalist and author Valerie Cox joined Pat this morning to chat about her new book Independence Memories: A People's Portrait of the Early Days of the Irish Nation.
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What motorists may be facing as a result of budget 2022 from 2021-10-06T15:33:24
Motoring Correspondent for Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert brings us through what motorists may be facing as a result of budget 2022.
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Is wearing PJs outside ever acceptable? from 2021-10-06T14:35:06
As a school in Middlesbrough pleads with parents to stop wearing pyjamas and dressing gowns at the gates – are standards slipping post-pandemic? Is it ever okay to wear PJs outside? Should some st...
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Will nightclubs be at full capacity when they reopen later this month? from 2021-10-06T14:18:37
Tough new restrictions are not being ruled out entirely for winter, with the legislation allowing for indoor hospitality restrictions to be retained as a safety net, we hear how the nightclub inust...
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Gardening: October is a key time to create natural compost from household and garden waste from 2021-10-06T14:06:48
October is a key time to create natural compost from household and garden waste, our gardening expert Paraic Horkan joined us to tell us how and to answer all your questions.
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Delays in birth registration is putting huge financial pressure on lone parents from 2021-10-06T12:57:24
Delays of two or three months’ in registering births are being reported by parents in Ireland, leading to knock-on delays in accessing child benefits and this is putting huge financial pressure on ...
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Behind the scenes of one of the great coming-of-age movies ‘Stand By Me’. from 2021-10-06T11:02:39
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of one of the great coming-of-age movies ‘Stand By Me’.
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Alan Kelly on the future of The Labour Party and more from 2021-10-06T10:46:16
Alan Kelly Leader of The Labour Party joined Pat to discuss the future of the labour party and more this morning on the show.
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Minister Coveney on new plans to assist with Defence Forces complaints from 2021-10-06T10:11:55
An independent confidential contact person will be appointed to assist former and serving members of the Defence Forces who make allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or discrimina...
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Alastair Campbell discusses the Tory Party Conference from 2021-10-05T15:37:49
Alastair Campbell, Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist spoke to Pat this morning as day two of the Tory Party Conference takes place.
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Entrepreneur Eddie O’Connor on his new book ' A Dangerous Visionary' from 2021-10-05T15:30:19
Eddie O’ Connor, Entrepreneur and Former CEO of Bord na Móna and Airtricity, on his new book 'A Dangerous Visionary'
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Life sentence given for violent murder of Nadine Lott from 2021-10-05T14:58:19
Daniel Murtagh was sentenced for the violent murder of Nadine Lott yesterday, we get details on that and reaction to the harrowing victim impact statement from her mother Claire with Frank Greaney,...
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Tech With Jess: A review of the new Ipad Mini from 2021-10-05T14:30:39
Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning on the show with a review of the new iPad Mini.
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John Banville on his new book 'April In Spain' from 2021-10-05T14:17:54
Author John Banville joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about his new thriller 'April In Spain'.
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The key issues at play in this year’s Annual Forestry Conference from 2021-10-05T11:59:17
Commercialisation, native tree growth, and environmentalism are the key issues at play in this year’s Annual Forestry Conference. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Donal Magner, Fore...
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This week on Newstalk, we’re Standing Up To Bullying from 2021-10-05T11:17:02
This week on Newstalk, we’re Standing Up To Bullying. Across the station we’ll hear from teachers, parents, and students about their experiences and what needs to change in our schools. We will fin...
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Is the newly unveiled National Development Plan actually plausible? from 2021-10-05T10:42:22
Is the newly unveiled National Development Plan actually plausible? We get reaction and analysis with Ged Nash, Labour TD and spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform and Edgar Morg...
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Have we already reached the tipping point for greenhouse gas emissions? from 2021-10-04T18:42:58
Have we already reached the tipping point for greenhouse gas emissions? For more on this and to discuss further Pat was joined this morning by Johan Rockström the Director of the Potsdam Institute ...
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What are the changes in the local property tax system? from 2021-10-04T15:53:44
Charlie Weston Charlie Weston Personal Finances Editor with the Independent joined Pat on the show this morning with all the details as changes to the local property tax system require homeowners t...
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What is in the HSE Winter plan? from 2021-10-04T15:32:40
What does the HSE winter plan entail? For more on it, Pat was joined in studio by Lucy Jessop, Director of public health at the HSE National Immunisation Office.
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'The Year Of Chaos' Northern Ireland On The Brink Of War 1971 - 1972 from 2021-10-04T14:35:12
50 years on, Malachi O'Doherty joined Pat on the show us to discuss his book on the year of chaos that was Belfast in 1972.
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Ask The Expert: Fire safety in the home from 2021-10-04T13:43:40
As part of 'Fire Safety Week' our expert today was Senior executive and fire prevention officer with Dublin Fire Brigade with tips and advice on fire safety in your home.
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Science With Luke: News and updates from the world of science from 2021-10-04T11:10:16
Professor Luke O’Neill joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss how safe is the cinema, a drop in shares in Moderna and BioNTech and lots more from the world of science.
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We get some insight into the multi-billion euro National Development Plan from 2021-10-04T10:46:35
We get some insight into the multi-billion euro National Development Plan with our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe joining us from Cork.
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The FUSE Programme - Anti-Bullying In Schools from 2021-10-04T10:18:05
All this week on Newstalk we will be highlighting the impact bullying can have on mental health.
We will be looking at the different anti-bullying initiative's being run in schools ac...
Gareth Mullins brings us tasty recipe for lemon drizzle cake from 2021-10-01T16:26:37
This morning Gareth Mullins brought us a wonderful recipe for a taste lemon drizzle cake.
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Give your relationship a reboot post COVID from 2021-10-01T14:05:11
We hear how you can give your relationship a reboot post covid with Dr. Karen Leonard systemic and family psychotherapist.
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We get the latest from the Croke Park residents meeting last night from 2021-10-01T11:47:32
We get the latest on the Croke Park residents’ meeting last night about concerns over the number of concerts scheduled for the venue in 2022.
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Rogue landlords hiking rents by up to 11% in high-demand areas from 2021-10-01T10:47:07
Rogue landlords hiking rents by up to 11% in high-demand areas. Could rogue landlords soon be brought to heel? Rory Hearne Assistant professor in social policy in Maynooth University discusses the ...
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John Fardy Takes A Deep Dive In to Schitts Creek from 2021-09-30T14:34:16
John Fardy joins us for another installment of ‘Boxed’ and this time he takes a look at the Canadian television sitcom 'Schitt's Creek'.
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Gavin McLoughlin On The Business Of Cinemas from 2021-09-30T13:56:05
Gavin McLoughlin, Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk brings us through the business of cinemas with thanks to Irish Life.
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Residents To Meet This Evening With Croke Park Officials Surrounding The Gareth Brooks Concerts from 2021-09-30T13:40:31
Anthony Kelly Dorset St Resident and Susan Mangan, Croke Park Resident and Garth Brooks fan joined Anton Savage to give their views of the Garth Brooks concerts ahead of a meeting this evening with...
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Tom Parlon On Construction Workers Still Claiming The PUP And A Post Pandemic Construction Industry from 2021-09-30T12:15:15
Tom Parlon Director-General of the Construction Industry Federation joined Anton Savage to discuss the issue of construction workers still claiming the PUP and what the construction industry will l...
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Our Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly Talks Us Through Some James Bond Gadgets from 2021-09-30T11:48:24
Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Anton Savage to discuss some James Bond gadgets.
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Echoes Maeve Binchy And Irish Writers Festival from 2021-09-30T11:24:15
The Echoes Maeve Binchy and Irish writers festival takes place this weekend at Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre, Maeve’s husband Gordon Snell told us about the event which will celebrate the Dalke...
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Luke O'Neill On Newly Published Data Around Covid Boosters from 2021-09-30T11:09:30
Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin joined Anton Savage this morning to discuss some new data released around Covid Boosters.
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Ireland Is Facing An ‘Imminent National Emergency’ Due To The Shortage Of Lorry Drivers from 2021-09-30T10:56:24
Ger Hyland, owner of Hyland Transport and Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford and former President of the Irish Road Haulage Association joined us on the show to discuss the Lorry Driver shor...
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Frances Black Discusses The Big Dip Challenge For RISE from 2021-09-30T10:39:26
Frances Black, Senator and Singer and Founder of the Rise Foundation joined Anton Savage to discuss the Big Dip Challenge for RISE which takes place on October 10th after addiction issues prevailed...
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Panel Discussion On The Future Of Sustainable Living from 2021-09-30T10:19:03
Our business panel Jenel Sanders of Clever Tots Toy Club, McKinley Neal owner of Pax Whole Foods and Eco Goods in Westport, and Laura Egan owner of Studio Minti all joined Anton Savage on the show ...
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The ESB Unveils A Multimillion-Euro Project That Could Transform The Country’s Electricity Network from 2021-09-30T09:59:30
ESB Networks has unveiled a multimillion euro project (part of its €4bn investment programme to 2025) in order to transform the National Electricity Network. Ellen Diskin, Active System Manager ESB...
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Proposals for a new advisory committee on gun laws from 2021-09-29T15:42:52
After multiple murder suicides, TD James Browne discusses his proposed new advisory committee on gun laws with Anton on the show this morning.
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Should teachers be entitled to a so-called ‘pandemic bonus’? from 2021-09-29T14:41:23
Should teachers be entitled to a so-called ‘pandemic bonus’? To discuss this further Anton spoke to Jennifer Horgan, Secondary school teacher and author of ‘Oh Captain, My Captain: One Teacher’s Ca...
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Two councils fail to issue dog fouling fine in over a year from 2021-09-29T14:18:27
After failure to issue fines for dog fouling, we discuss the big problem councilors are having with our streets.
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With prices surging for all the basics – are some farmers being squeezed on all sides? from 2021-09-29T13:52:06
Surging input prices are wiping out any gains farmers are receiving from high farm-gate prices in recent weeks. We ask are some farmers are being squeezed on all sides? For more on this Anton was j...
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Could an overhaul of the Leaving Cert be the solution to student stress? from 2021-09-29T13:22:36
Could an overhaul of the Leaving Cert be the solution to student stress? To discuss we heard from Anne Kehoe, Clinical Psychologist, Psychological Society of Ireland, and also Paddy Flood, Director...
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Gardening: Fill your garden with autumn colours from 2021-09-29T12:16:55
Paraic Horkan joined Anton this morning with loads of tips and advice for planting autumn colours in your garden.
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Behind the movie scenes of " Casino Royale" from 2021-09-29T11:13:14
We are back at the movies with Bill Hughes and today he features Daniel Craig's first outing as 007 – Casino Royale.
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What's behind the surge in Irish and European energy prices this year? from 2021-09-29T10:36:38
What are the main factors behind the rapid acceleration of Irish and European energy prices this year? To discuss Anton was joined on the show by Brid Smyth, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Sout...
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The ongoing crackdown on members of the New IRA from 2021-09-28T15:44:39
Following the tragic murder of Lyra McKee an immediate crackdown took place. As a direct result, the New IRA terror group is on its knees, with over a dozen of its members facing criminal charges. ...
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Could the removal of barriers to non-EU doctors be the answer to the lack of doctors from 2021-09-28T14:28:15
Doctors from outside the EU/EEA, who have been effectively barred from taking up postgraduate training places, will soon be able to under plans announced on Sunday by Minister for Health Stephen Do...
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Tech With Jess: A review of the Iphone13 from 2021-09-28T13:52:24
Newstalk’s Technology correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the iPhone 13 and will answers listeners' tech questions.
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1 in 3 people who watch online child abuse images attempted to contact a child directly from 2021-09-28T12:01:31
The largest major survey of people who watch online child sexual abuse has found that one-third of respondents attempted to directly contact a child as a result of the illegal images they watched o...
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Ryanair are reopening in Cork, does this mean air travel is flying high again? from 2021-09-28T11:35:59
Ryanair is reopening in Cork, does this mean air travel is flying high again? For more on Ryanair announcing they are reopening their Cork base CEO of Ryanair Eddie Wilson spoke to Anton on the sh...
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There is burnout amongst veterinarians due to a recruitment crisis in the sector from 2021-09-28T11:13:44
There is burnout amongst veterinarians due to a recruitment crisis in the sector. Anton spoke to vets dealing with the pandemic pet-ownership explosion.
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Has the new COVID policy in primary schools made anyone feel safer? from 2021-09-28T10:29:55
The rumor mill and parent confusion – has the new Covid policy in primary schools made anyone feel safer? For more on this Anton was joined on the show by Matt Melvin, Principal of St Etchens Natio...
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Nursing home staff are to be offered surplus booster vaccines from 2021-09-28T09:47:57
Previously vaccine-hesitant staff in nursing homes are to be offered surplus booster vaccines after the residents receive their shots. For more on this Anton was joined on the show by Tadhg Daly, C...
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"Listen to that purr." Henry McKean drives an Aston Martin for Bond Week from 2021-09-28T09:20:44
It's 'James Bond Week' here in Newstalk so we asked Henry McKean to step into an iconic Aston Martin to feel like James Bond. The sportscar most associated with Bond. Henry visited Aston Martin Bel...
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Should the rules be changed to allow football fans to drink alcohol in the stands? from 2021-09-27T19:30:14
Should the rules be changed to allow football fans to drink alcohol in the stands? To discuss this further Anton was joined on the sow by Nathan Murphy, Head of content with Off the Ball and Frank...
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Discussing fuel shortages in the UK from 2021-09-27T19:05:49
Fuels on empty for the UK, as the army are called in amidst petrol panic buying due to supply shortages. To discuss this ongoing situation Anton spoke to Enda Brady Sky News Correspondent and also ...
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The precautions we need to take if we go for a dip this winter from 2021-09-27T18:31:29
Anton was joined on the show this morning by John Leech from Water Safety Ireland discusses the precautions we need to take if we go for a dip this winter.
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The considerations when choosing a secondary school for your child from 2021-09-27T15:39:06
Psychotherapist Colman Noctor and teacher Jennifer Horgan joined Anton on the show to help parents navigate through the many considerations it takes to choose a secondary school for their child
Francis Brennan's on this "Homekeepers Diary 2022" from 2021-09-27T14:50:13
Francis Brennan, from the Park Hotel Kenmare, joins us to chat about his new Homekeepers Diary for 2022 how business has been for him and his brother John over the last year.
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New close contact rules for schoolchildren kicked in this morning from 2021-09-27T13:50:20
Niamh O’Beirne, HSE National Lead for Testing and Tracing joined Anton on the show as new close contact rules for schoolchildren kicked in this morning.
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Ask The Expert: Skin Care from 2021-09-27T13:02:54
Our expert today on the show was Consultant Dermatologist Professor Catriona Ryan from the Institute of Dermatologists and co-host of the dermatology SOS podcast.
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House prices 9% higher than a year ago from 2021-09-27T11:54:54
Anton was joined on the show by William Talbot from Sherry Fitzgerald and Talbot Real Estate, Nenagh from to discuss the increase in housing prices and the ‘escape to the country’ many professiona...
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Is an extra bank holiday bonus enough for frontline workers? from 2021-09-27T10:49:50
The Government is examining introducing a bank holiday between now and the end of the year as part of a pandemic bonus. To debate this Anton was joined on the show by Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Politi...
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Discussing all the week's news stories with the Friday Forum from 2021-09-24T16:01:51
Anton was joined on the show today by Louise O’ Reilly SF TD Dublin Fingal, Ivan Bacik Labour TD Dublin Bay South and Emer Higgins FG TD Dublin Mid West to discuss all the stories that made the new...
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Minor ailment pharmacy scheme ‘could free up a million GP appointments annually’ from 2021-09-24T15:45:24
President of the Irish Pharmacy Union joins Anton on the show this mroning to discuss their proposal that could free up a million GP appointments every year.
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Food with Gareth: A delicious roast chicken bake from 2021-09-24T15:07:38
Gareth Mullins joined Anton in the studio with a delicious roast chicken bake just in time for the weekend.
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Young people have been hit by a “development dip” during COVID-19 from 2021-09-24T14:25:24
The overwhelming majority (96%) of Irish business leaders say young people have been hit by a “development dip” during COVID-19 as a result of the prolonged period of working from home, according t...
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Meet 'Bella' the restaurant bot.. from 2021-09-24T12:56:55
Bellabot or “Bella” the robot is the newest member of the team in Jasmine Palace in Limerick City Centre and Jeffrey Tse The General Manager of Jasmine Palace joined Anton to the show this morning...
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Pandemic Rewards for frontline staff from 2021-09-24T11:26:07
We have all the details as major dividends for pandemic workers are on the way in next month’s budget with Sean Defoe Newstalk's Political Correspondent.
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Sport: Europe and the US battle on the fairways to claim the Ryder Cup from 2021-09-24T10:31:42
It’s all about the golf this weekend, as Europe and the US battle on the fairways to claim the Ryder Cup. Phil Egan previews a busy weekend of sport.
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How can we prepare for a winter of bugs, cold viruses and flus? from 2021-09-24T10:05:35
Monaghan-based GP Illona Duffy joined Anton this morning on the show to discuss the upcoming winter bugs and how bad we can expect them to be in the coming months.
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How thoughtless acts are preventing disabled people from safely getting around in public spaces from 2021-09-24T09:55:13
We hear why thoughtless acts are preventing disabled people from safely getting around in public spaces. To discuss this issue and hear about the 'Make Your Way' campaign Anton was joined on the sh...
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A terminally ill 25 year old mother who feels the Irish health system has shortened her life from 2021-09-23T13:15:24
Meabh Feerick from Ballinrobe in County Mayo had been enjoying life in Australia, where she worked as a bar manager while raising her son Noah. However, Meabh’s world was turned upside down last De...
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How to tackle the scourge of late-night litter in Dublin City Centre from 2021-09-23T13:04:40
We ask what can be done to tackle the scourge of late-night litter in Dublin City Centre. For reaction, Anton spoke to Mannix Flynn Independent Councillor.
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Irish Political Prisoners 1962-2000: Braiding Fury and Sorrow from 2021-09-23T12:44:32
Sean McConville speaks to us about the final installment of his series about Irish Political prisoners
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Gavin McLoughlin brings us through the business of Irish whiskey from 2021-09-23T11:59:20
Gavin McLoughlin, Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk brings us through the business of Irish whiskey with thanks to Irish Life.
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Up to 11 people hospitalised after families clash in Tuam from 2021-09-23T11:25:02
Up to 11 people hospitalised after families clash in Tuam after a funeral service devolved into violence. In reaction to the incident that unfolded Anton spoke to Fianna Fail Cllr Donagh Killilea.<...
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Local Reaction as it look like Garth Brooks will return to Croke Park from 2021-09-23T10:55:56
Country music fans are celebrating this morning as it looks like Garth Brooks is coming to Dublin’s Croke Park for a possible 5 nights. We’ll get reactions from local residents. Anton spoke to Inde...
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Could the cost of pandemic rewards wipe out all other available resources in forthcoming budget? from 2021-09-23T10:41:23
Could the cost of pandemic rewards for public sector workers wipe out all other available resources in the forthcoming budget? To discuss further Anton was joined on the show by Pat Leahy Political...
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How to protect yourself against the scourge of digital and telephone scams from 2021-09-23T10:10:40
What can you do to protect yourself against the scourge of digital and telephone scams, which have risen sharply in recent months? Anton was joined on the show by Paul C Dwyer CEO of Cyber Risk Int...
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Volcanic eruption continues to cause chaos in the Canary Islands from 2021-09-23T09:57:19
We get the latest as a volcanic eruption continues to cause chaos in the Canary Islands. Anton was joined on the show this morning by Alexis Schwartz, volcanologist with GeoTenerife, and also Jonas...
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The HSE announces a change in rules for close contact children from 2021-09-23T09:46:25
After HSE announces a change in rules for close contact children, we speak to Prof Martin Cormican about how this will affect transmission moving forward.
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We find out what are 'green burials' from 2021-09-22T19:07:49
I’m joined by Jonathan Strafford and Colin McAteer to discuss changing funeral trends and ‘green burials’
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The Great British Bake Of Is Back...back again...bake off's back from 2021-09-22T18:55:01
Anton discusses the return of the Great British Bake Off to our screens with broadcaster and superfan Paul Ryder.
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The Rules And Regulations Of Ireland's Gun Laws from 2021-09-22T17:17:12
There are growing concerns that gun licensing laws in Ireland need to be examined.
Victim support groups are asking for a review to be carried out, but studies have shown we have some of t...
A new insurance levy that could place a further toll on policy holders from 2021-09-22T15:49:42
On the show this morning we hear about an insurance levy that could put further pressure on policyholders is causing anger. To discuss this Anton was joined by Peter Boland, Director for the Allian...
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Ideas for healthy school lunches from 2021-09-22T15:38:38
Michelle Darmody Researcher in T. U. Dublin exploring food education, weekly columnist for The Irish Examiner joins us to discuss how Ireland is lacking in healthy lunches and gives some ideas on ...
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Is the aviation sector ready for the return of transatlantic travel? from 2021-09-22T14:49:41
Is the aviation sector ready for the return of transatlantic travel? To discuss this in-dept Anton was joined this morning by Captain Simon Croghan Vice President of the Irish Airline Pilots Associ...
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Gardening With Paraic : Planting your autumn garden from 2021-09-22T14:17:21
Paraic Horkan joined Anton for this week's gardening slot and gave tips on planting your autumn garden.
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We go behind the movie scenes of the 'Rock Horror Picture Show' from 2021-09-22T10:55:48
Bill Hughes brings us behind the movie scenes of the 'Rocky Horris Picture Show'.
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Are stay-at-home parents underappreciated in Irish society? from 2021-09-22T10:26:12
The value of stay-at-home parents’ work is being underestimated by more than twenty thousand euro. That’s according to a new report from Royal London, which values the duties of these mothers and f...
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Tech With Jess: Why you must update your Iphone from 2021-09-21T15:31:04
Newstalk’s technology correspondent Jess Kelly will bring us up to date on ios15 and answers listeners tech questions.
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Supply chain woes to continue into 2022 from 2021-09-21T15:23:27
We ask why the global shipping crisis is set to leave stores across the country short on stock well into next year. To discuss this further Anton was joined on the show this morning by Eugene Drenn...
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How pandemic has affected the families of addicts from 2021-09-21T15:07:43
We hear how the pandemic has affected the families of addicts with Jackie McKenna, Family support specialist Family Addiction Support Network and Bishop Michael Router.
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The need for protection legislation for Wally the Walrus and other marine migrants from 2021-09-21T14:29:44
Melanie Croce, executive director of Seal Rescue Ireland, said that Ireland needed to introduce legislation that ensured “blanket” protection for all marine mammals observed in Ireland including Wa...
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Why the housing plan has backfired as rent prices rise again from 2021-09-21T14:10:39
We hear why the housing plan has backfired and rent prices are rising again and singer Paul Byrom tells us why he was denied rental accommodation simply for being a musician.
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Pension advice for pension awareness week from 2021-09-21T12:06:06
When should you start saving for retirement, and how much should you save? David Quinn of Investwise Financial Planning advises us on all things pension savings for Pension Awareness Week.
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The dynamics of our children’s friendships at a young age from 2021-09-21T11:18:34
Dr Mary O’Kane Lecturer in Child Psychology and Education, and Author of “Perfectly Imperfect Parenting” brings us advice for kids struggling to make friends, dealing with fights/conflict and dynam...
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Some good news for holiday makers from 2021-09-21T10:28:46
Good news for holidaymakers as the USA announces it’s to lift its ban on air travellers into the country as soon as November. For more on these recent changes Anton was joined on the show by Eoghan...
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Ninety percent of women feel uncomfortable walking alone at night time from 2021-09-20T15:43:17
We’ll be getting reactions to a Newstalk survey which found that nearly ninety percent of women feel uncomfortable walking alone at night time. Anton was joined on the show this morning by Jennifer...
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Pol Ó Conghaile gives us some tips and advice on the return of international travel from 2021-09-20T15:28:07
Our travel expert Pol Ó Conghaile gives us some tips and advice on the return of international travel.
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Could nutrition supplements hold the key in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease? from 2021-09-20T15:14:26
Could nutrition supplements hold the key in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease? The first trial of its kind on the impact of nutritional supplements on people with Alzheimer’s disease has sho...
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Hotels are offering discounted rates for students as the accommodation crisis Continues from 2021-09-20T14:58:19
Hotels are offering discounted rates for students as the accommodation crisis for this academic year continues. For more reaction to this Anton was joined by Clare Austick, President of The Union o...
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Minister Eamon Ryan on the return to offices and much more... from 2021-09-20T13:25:41
Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment & Communications TD Dublin Bay South Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan joined Anton on the show this morning as people return to their office. He also g...
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Ask The Expert: Kevin McGoldrick Audiologist for Hidden Hearing from 2021-09-20T13:10:48
Today's 'Ask The Expert' is Kevin McGoldrick Audiologist for Hidden Hearing. Kevin talks about Links between dementia and hearing loss, hearing aids stigma, advances in design and he also took ques...
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Science with Luke: What does bat immunity tell us? from 2021-09-20T11:43:21
Shunning vaccines but taking antibody therapies, Closest relative to COVID-19 virus found. What does bat immunity tell us? Anton discusses all and more with Prof Luke O'Neill.
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How plans for safe cycling paths are in disarray in Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown from 2021-09-20T11:04:04
We hear why a proposed cycle lane in Deansgrange village may be about to scupper plans for safe cycling in 65 schools in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown. Joining Anton to discuss was Green Party Dun Laogha...
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Is our national broadband rollout meeting its target? from 2021-09-20T10:45:12
Is our broadband rollout meeting its target? To discuss further Anton was joined on the show by Peter Hendrick CEO National Broad Ireland.
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Could the perceived good that big corporations try to do actually have the opposite effect? from 2021-09-17T16:29:10
Could the perceived good that big corporations try to do actually have the opposite effect? Joining Anton this morning on the show is a highly successful biotech entrepreneur and in his own words ...
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Anne Nolan is an ambassador for the Great Pink Run as it returns from 2021-09-17T16:01:53
Anne Nolan is an ambassador for the Great Pink Run this year to raise awareness for breast cancer alongside her sister Linda, with whom she wrote the book Stronger Together following their joint di...
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After half a year of closure in 2021, what challenges lie ahead for hospitality? from 2021-09-17T15:45:05
After half a year of closure in 2021, what challenges lie ahead for hospitality? To discuss Anton was joined on the show by Elaina Fitzgerald-Kane President of the Irish Hotels Federation and Fáilt...
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Discussing the news stories of the week on the Friday Forum from 2021-09-17T14:56:21
We discuss the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum with Peadar Tobin Aontú Leader, TD for the Meath West Constituency,FG Alan Farrell Fine Gael TD and Climate Action Spokesperson and FF N...
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We get the latest from France’s ‘trial of the century’ from 2021-09-17T13:57:17
We get the latest from France’s ‘trial of the century, where one of the suspects of the Bataclan theatre is currently on trial with Lara Marlowe, France Correspondent with The Irish Times.
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The fittest man on earth Dean Karnazes from 2021-09-17T12:18:27
Anton was joined on the show this morning by the man many have dubbed “the fittest man on earth”, the inimitable Dean Karnazes.
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Gareth Mullins brings us a crème brulee with blackberries and whipped cream recipe from 2021-09-17T11:19:11
Crème brulee with blackberries and whipped cream is today's recipe from Gareth Mullins this morning.
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Next month’s budget looks like a hard sell for the government from 2021-09-17T10:49:46
No pension bump, more PRSI, and no sign of tax cuts next month’s budget looks like a hard sell for the government. More on what the budget might bring Anton was joined on the show this morning by C...
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Boxed with John Fardy today features 'Extras' from 2021-09-16T15:17:11
Today in our series 'Boxed' John Fardy take a look at the classic UK sitcom 'Extras'
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Skin Care With Selene Daly: How safe is your manicure? from 2021-09-16T15:01:25
How safe is your manicure? Selene Daly tells us stories that will make your toenails curl on the show this morning.
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Science With Luke: Differences between Pfizer and Moderna vaccines from 2021-09-16T14:34:51
Luke O'Neill joined Anton on the show this morning to give us the latest on vaccines waning, differences between Pfizer and Moderna, and flu & Covid shots.
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Eric Eoin Marques gets 27 years in jail for facilitating the sharing of child abuse images from 2021-09-16T13:56:18
The Eric Eoin Marques case served to highlight the prevalence of child porn on the internet. We get an insight into investigating such crimes and how best to protect your children. Anton was joined...
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Gavin McLouglin On the business of Aer Lingus from 2021-09-16T12:03:11
Gavin McLoughlin, Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk joined Anton this morning to look at the business of Aer Lingus with thanks to Irish Life.
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The Eason book club reviews 'The Dark' by Emma Hougton from 2021-09-16T11:10:43
The Eason book club reviews 'The Dark' by Emma Houghton. Joining Anton on the show Claudia Carroll, Stefanie Preissner and Keith Walsh gave their view on what they thought of the book.
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The Urban/Rural Services Of Ireland's EV Infrastructure from 2021-09-16T10:47:32
The Dáil has just resumed, and Cabinet has approved a report for Ireland to reach a target of 180,000 electric vehicles on Irish roads by 2025.
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Minister Simon Coveney survives a vote of confidence from 2021-09-16T10:32:56
Simon Coveney survives a vote of confidence, but is this the end of the long-running Katherine Zappone debacle? We discuss this with Fianna Fáil’s Niall Collins and Philp Ryan from Independent New...
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"It's a massive boost for us." Grow with Aldi winners from 2021-09-16T10:00:52
During lockdown food businesses tried to think outside the box to get their product out there. So this year nearly 300 food, drink and non food suppliers entered The Grow with Aldi Supplier Develop...
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Gardening with Paraic Horkan from 2021-09-15T14:13:45
With schools and office workers returning to indoor environments, Paraic Horkan takes a look at plants that can improve your work spaces and classrooms.
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The Great Resignation from 2021-09-15T14:00:46
42% of workers plan on quitting their jobs over the next year, according to a new survey. This is compared with 21% intending to quit pre-pandemic.
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Learn to Cook with Neven from 2021-09-15T13:44:22
Celebrity Chef Neven Maguire joined Anton to discuss his new book "Learn to Cook with Neven" and the cooking craze started by lockdown.
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Texas Alliance for Life on statewide abortion ban from 2021-09-15T13:27:12
As Texas moves ever closer to completely abolishing abortion care, Anton hears from Dr. Joe Pojman, the executive director of the Texas Alliance for Life, on why he thinks it’s the right thing to d...
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Young people vulnerable to crime: "There is another way." from 2021-09-15T12:58:24
Following a rise in crime and drug related activity in the northeast of Dublin, local community groups have come together and launched a new initiative called "Get the message out: there is another...
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Behind the Scenes of 'Rocky' from 2021-09-15T12:27:57
Today Bill Hughes brings us behind the movie scenes of the classic underdog movie 'Rocky'.
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4 men arrested in connection to Lyra McKee murder from 2021-09-15T11:59:07
Four young men have been arrested in the Derry area in relation to the murder of young journalist, Lyra McKee who was tragically killed during a riot in Creggan in 2019.
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Kerry Babies case: Baby John exhumed yesterday from 2021-09-15T11:15:57
The remains of ‘Baby John’, one of the Kerry Babies, were exhumed by Gardaí at Holy Cross Cemetery, Caherciveen, Co Kerry yesterday morning.
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"A small tickle in the back of my throat" - Mouth Cancer Awareness Day from 2021-09-15T10:56:53
Drinking just one glass of wine or one pint of beer a night can significantly raise your chances of getting mouth cancer, according to experts. There are more than 700 cases of Mouth, Head and Neck...
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"If someone should be thrown under the bus, it's Zappone" - Ivan Yates from 2021-09-15T10:22:23
Anton Savage is joined by Ivan Yates to discuss the motion of no confidence in Simon Coveney as the Zappone controversy rumbles on.
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NPHET and NIAC to face questions from TDs from 2021-09-15T09:28:19
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has sent a letter to TDs and Senators warning that new covid restrictions cannot be ruled out and “may be required in the future”. It comes as NPHET and NIAC, ...
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Will the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks finally get his day in court? from 2021-09-14T14:26:22
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11 attacks, along with four co-defendants appeared in a military courtroom at Guantanamo Bay last week for the first time since the c...
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Incidents of school avoidance on the rise since the pandemic began from 2021-09-14T14:14:13
For some young people, school can cause a significant amount of distress. This can lead to difficulty attending school and school avoidance, and incidents of school avoidance are considerably on th...
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A new report shows the housing market is especially difficult for lone parents from 2021-09-14T13:51:10
A new report shows the housing market is especially difficult for lone parents. We get some insight and reaction into this growing and ongoing problem with Karen Kiernan, CEO of One Family Ireland,...
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Childhood obesity leading to serious problems from 2021-09-14T13:24:59
Severe obesity in children can have all manner of long-term and devastating side effects into adulthood. We get some insight from Dr. Grace O’Malley, Researcher at Royal College of Surgeons in Irel...
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Tech With Jess: A review of the new Samsung Galaxy Watch from 2021-09-14T12:37:44
Jess Kelly joined us this morning with the latest on the emergency apple update, she’ll review the new Samsung galaxy watch and answered listeners tech questions.
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The return of Garth Brooks from 2021-09-14T12:02:42
Country music fans out there will be delighted to hear there are talks of Garth Brooks coming to Croke Park, for three nights, next year. Yes, the star who sold 400,000 tickets in 2014 is expected ...
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A new book on Albert Reynolds - A Risktaker For Peace from 2021-09-14T11:38:25
We discuss the late Albert Reynolds with Conor Lenihan, the man behind the first book about the former Taoiseach .
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Motoring With Geraldine Herbert: The Munich Motor Show from 2021-09-14T11:10:55
The Munich Motor Show, the chip crisis and an apple car, Geraldine Herbert Motoring Correspondent for Sunday Independentwill be here to bring us up to speed with all the latest in the world of mot...
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We may need to work 40 years in order to claim state pension from 2021-09-14T10:42:24
A new draft commission on pensions report recommends that we may need to work 40 years before we are in a position to claim for the state pension - is this a fairer approach than the current system...
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The Financial Fairtytale of Buy Now, Pay Later from 2021-09-13T17:46:33
Sarah Madden reports on the rise of BNPL credit for the Pat Kenny show.
Eoin Sheahan reviews a jam packed weekend of sport from 2021-09-13T14:50:03
Heartache again for Mayo, a new tennis star is born, Ronaldo returns in style, and more. Eoin Sheahan will review a jam-packed weekend of sport.
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Ireland is failing miserably when it comes to reining in big tech from 2021-09-13T14:38:30
A new report shows that Ireland is failing miserably when it comes to reining in Big Tech. The author of that report Dr. Johnny Ryan, Senior Fellow at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties joined ...
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Today marks the beginning of ‘Palliative Care Week’ from 2021-09-13T14:27:08
Today marks the beginning of ‘Palliative Care Week’. Anton was joined on the show by two people on the front line of this vital service. Robert McCormack: Robert’s 7-year-old daughter is currently...
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Author Sinead Moriarty on her new children's book ' The New Girl' from 2021-09-13T13:47:14
Author Sinead Moriarty joined Anton today on the show to chat about her new children's book 'The New Girl'.
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Airfares will be dramatically higher next summer according to Michael O’Leary from 2021-09-13T13:38:15
Airfares will be dramatically higher next summer according to Michael O’Leary. For more on this Anton was joined on the show by Editor of Travel Extra Eoghan Corry.
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Ask The Expert: Wedding Expert And Planner from 2021-09-13T13:17:25
Planning your wedding? On today’s Ask the Expert we are joined by Wedding expert Sara Kennedy to discuss what you can and can’t do, and how to plan a honeymoon abroad right now.
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With VHI retiring many of their plans, are customers going to have to look elsewhere for value? from 2021-09-13T11:57:29
With VHI retiring many of their plans, are customers going to have to look elsewhere for value? Dermot Goode joined us this morning with advice on getting the best value with your health insurance....
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Science With Luke: Where Are We At Globally With Covid-19? from 2021-09-13T11:27:06
Where are we at globally with Covid19? Professor Luke O'Neill joined us on the show to discuss this and much more from the world of science and covid-19.
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The Return Of The Rush Hour Commute from 2021-09-13T10:38:28
If you are listening in your car, at work, or at home you will have noticed that traffic levels have increased.
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Think ins kicking off today for Fine Gael, Labour and the Greens. from 2021-09-13T10:30:03
Think ins kicking off today for Fine Gael, Labour and the Greens. We will get into the main talking points with Peter Burke, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning & FG TD for Long...
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The Friday Forum tackles all the big stories of the week from 2021-09-10T15:23:34
Simon Coveney under pressure, school students limiting their movements, and is the CAO cracking? The Friday Forum tackles all the big stories of the week. On the forum today was Martin Heydon Minis...
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Remote working could help Ireland in the bid to slash emissions from 2021-09-10T15:14:26
The continuation of remote working could help Ireland in the much-needed bid to slash emissions by half. For more on this Johnathan spoke to Prof Brian Caulfield, Department of Civil, Structural an...
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Cost of living has soared to rates we haven’t seen in 10 years from 2021-09-10T14:56:03
Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent joined Jonathan this morning to discuss the fact that the cost of living in Ireland has soared to rates we haven’t seen in 10 years....
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Gareth Mullins brings us a wonderful risotto recipe for you to try at home from 2021-09-10T14:15:32
Executive Chef of The Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins brought us a wonderful risotto recipe for us this morning.
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We get the latest on the Taliban in Afghanistan live from Kabul from 2021-09-10T13:47:34
Sunday Times Chief Foreign Correspondent Christina Lamb joined us live from Kabul for the latest on the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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Is it time for a rethink on how we manage waste here? from 2021-09-10T12:09:06
With waste production and poor recycling trends on an upward curve, is it time for a rethink on how we manage waste here? Jonathan Healy was joined on the show by Anna Leckey, Environmentalist to d...
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Minister Norma Foley on grade inflation, covid infections and the leaving Cert from 2021-09-10T11:39:07
Grade inflation, Covid infections, Leaving Cert reform much to discuss with Minister for Education, Norma Foley as she joined us on the show this morning.
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Simon Tierney reports on 20 years since the 9/11 terror attacks from 2021-09-10T10:14:22
Tomorrow marks 20 years since the 9/11 terror attacks which saw thousands of people lose their lives. Simon Tierney brings us a report ahead of his special programme this weekend.'
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"There is fierce tension in the air." Mayo & Tyrone camps. #AllIreland from 2021-09-10T09:38:45
A Credit Union in Ballina is offering "Mayo for Sam" snap €500 loans for fans travelling to Dublin for the match. It's the final countdown to the All Ireland Football Final between Tyrone and Mayo....
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Are DEIS schools fit for purpose? from 2021-09-09T16:38:01
New research has suggested the DEIS model may not be fit for purpose when it comes to fighting educational disadvantage, especially at post-primary level. To discuss further Pat was joined on the s...
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Britain has supply chain crisis that is leaving shop shelves empty from 2021-09-09T15:09:55
Britain is currently experiencing a supply chain crisis that is leaving shop shelves empty, how did this happen and will it impact Ireland? For more on this Pat was joined on the show this morning ...
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Has the Sláintecare reform programme hit the rocks? from 2021-09-09T14:17:16
The sláintecare reform programme has been dealt a major blow after the resignation of two major figures. Has the programme hit the rocks? In reaction to the resignations, Pat was joined on the show...
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Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of flowers from 2021-09-09T12:28:41
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Newstalk’s Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin who takes a look at the business of flowers. The 'Business Of' series is with thanks to Irish Life.
Limerick Residents Call For Clamp Down On College Parties from 2021-09-09T12:17:27
Last year residents in Limerick and Cork raised concerns about college street parties as the pandemic was starting to take hold.
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The Irishman who designed and built The White House from 2021-09-09T11:02:28
The White House is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world yet few know the name or story of the Irish man responsible for its design and construction. We hear about the Irishman who de...
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Is a seven-year delay on increasing the State pension age a smart move? from 2021-09-09T10:36:25
Is The Pensions Commission report recommendation of a seven-year delay on increasing the State pension age a smart move? Pat debates this with Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU Busine...
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Science With Luke: How to stay ahead of the next pandemic from 2021-09-09T10:22:39
Luke O’Neill joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss DNA Vaccines, staying ahead of the next pandemic, and much more from the world of science.
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The affects Covid 19 has had on our mental health from 2021-09-08T14:32:46
Chief Executive of St Patrick's Mental Health Services Paul Gilligan talks about the affects Covid 19 has had on our mental health.
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Brian Mooney has advice for students has round 1 CAO offers are made from 2021-09-08T14:19:13
Round 1 of CAO offers have been made, if you didn’t get what you wanted and are unsure of what to do next, Brian Mooney, Irish Times Columnist and Guidance Counsellor will be here to answer all you...
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A new book about St Brigid highlights her as a woman well ahead of her time from 2021-09-08T13:39:44
A new book about St Brigid highlights her as a feminist and woman well ahead of her time. Co-author of the boo Una O'Hagan joined Pat on the show this morning.
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Gardening: Keys things to do in the garden this fine weather from 2021-09-08T12:39:57
Paraic Horkan talks about pursuing a career in horticulture and shares the key things to do in the garden during this week's fine weather.
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Behind the movie scenes of 'Trading Places' from 2021-09-08T10:53:20
Today Bill Hughes brings us behind the movie scenes of the classic movie 'Trading Places'
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Minister Darragh O'Brien on the 'Housing For All' plan from 2021-09-08T10:02:02
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the 'Housing For All Plan' and what it will mean for people who wish to buy a hom...
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"Some of my staff are sitting at home on the PUP and refusing to come to work" from 2021-09-08T10:01:12
The first cuts to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment have come into effect, but how much of the PUP is being cut?
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Why The Pandemic Was So Tough On People Suffering With Eating Disorders from 2021-09-07T14:53:49
We investigate why the pandemic was so tough on people suffering from eating disorders. Pat was joined this morning by Sheila Naughton – Broadcast Journalist and eating disorder sufferer in recover...
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Minister Coveney Facing Some Tough Questions Today from 2021-09-07T13:37:10
More scrutiny on Simon Coveney as texts clearly show timeline doesn’t add up in Zapponegate. Pat gets reaction and analysis with Daniel McConnell, Political Editor, Irish Examiner and Roisin Shorta...
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'Gas Man' By Dr. Colin Black Fascinating Stories From The World Of Anesthesiology from 2021-09-07T13:10:04
Dr Colin Black joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss his new book Gas Man, which offers some fascinating stories from the world of anesthesiology.
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Report: The Trial Of Elizabeth Holmes from 2021-09-07T11:40:34
The trial of Elizabeth Holmes will officially get underway in California later today. Ms Holmes faces 12 counts of fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud over false claims she made about her com...
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Bexy Cameron On Her Book Cult Following; My Escape And Return To The Children Of God from 2021-09-07T11:23:06
We hear the extraordinary story of Bexy Cameron, who turned her back on the Children of God cult as a teenager after being suffering a sheltered and dogmatic childhood. Bexy joined Pat on the show ...
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12,000 Students Out Of School As Close Contacts from 2021-09-07T10:58:01
Around 12,000 children are already at home from school restricting their movements after being identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of Covid-19 – is it inevitable this number will rise?...
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The First CAO Offers Will Be Released Today from 2021-09-07T10:17:20
The first CAO offers will be released today at 2pm. We hear what to expect with the points increase and what to do if you don’t get your desired course with Brian Mooney Irish Times Columnist and G...
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Why The Irish Aviation Industry Is Lagging Behind The Rest Of Europe from 2021-09-07T09:48:15
We discuss why the Irish Aviation Industry is lagging behind the rest of Europe and hear about staff who are now struggling to pay rent and mortgages due to the grounding of Irish flights with Capt...
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Pete The Vet: The Launch Of PetSAFE In Ireland from 2021-09-06T15:23:25
Pete The Vet joined Pat this morning to talk about the launch of PetSAFE in Ireland, a ground-breaking technical solution that will verify that anyone advertising a dog online is the registered kee...
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Visit Our Greenways On Staycation from 2021-09-06T15:10:40
Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor, Irish Independent joined Pat on the show this morning with advice on Ireland's wonderful greenways where you can cycle with your family on staycation.
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The New Recycling Dos And Dont's from 2021-09-06T14:57:16
Crisp bags, wrappers, and other soft plastics can be put in your household recycle bin from today. Pat gets all the details on the new recycling dos and don’ts from MyWaste.ie
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As Restrictions Ease What Will The New Normal Look Like ? from 2021-09-06T14:16:06
As restrictions continue to ease, Pete Lunn will discuss what the new normal will look like and how society will deal with personal responsibility.
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Cecilla Aherne On Her New Book 'Freakles' from 2021-09-06T13:26:10
Author Cecilla Ahern chats to Pat about her book book 'Freakles'.
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Science With Luke: Detail On Breakthrough Infections In Vaccinated People from 2021-09-06T11:02:56
Luke O’Neill gives detail on breakthrough infections in vaccinated people and explains how prior infection to other coronaviruses might protect against Covid19.
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Today Marks The First Significant Date In The Government’s Reopening Plan from 2021-09-06T10:43:22
Today marks the first significant date in the government’s reopening plan announced last week. Live music is set to return indoors and at weddings, and vaccination status will have a key influence...
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"Dumpster Diving means I only have to buy fresh milk." #DumpsterDiving from 2021-09-06T10:00:09
We throw out a third of the food we buy but it also turns out supermarkets also throw out huge quantities of food still in date. Late at night Henry McKean went 'Dumpster Diving' with Caitlin Weich...
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Our Friday Forum Looks Back At The Stories Of The Week from 2021-09-03T13:11:12
Roisin Shorthall TD for Dublin North-West and co-Leader of The Social Democrats and Richard Bruton, Chair of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party and TD for Dublin Bay North joined Pat to discuss the ...
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Stuart Clark Brings Us A Taste Of Some New Music from 2021-09-03T12:58:17
Stuart Clark Deputy Editor of Hot Press brings us a taste of some new music by Kanye West, Mick Flannery, Susan O’Neill, and ABBA.
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A Former Senior Irish Diplomat Tells Us About The Inside Story Of The 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement. from 2021-09-03T12:39:17
Michael Lillis, Diplomatic adviser to Taoiseach Garett Fitzgerald and David Goodall’s opposite number on the Irish Negotiating team joined Pat to discuss 'the making of the Anglo-Irish agreement of...
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"I'm delighted with my results." Leaving Cert Class of 2021 from 2021-09-03T12:34:33
Henry McKean visited Trinity Comprehensive School in Ballymun Dublin as the students got their Leaving Cert results, he started by speaking to the principal.
With The Housing For All Plan Now Formally Unveiled – Have The Government Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is? from 2021-09-03T11:59:36
Eoin Ó'Broin Sinn Fein T.D. for Dublin Mid-West, Spokesperson on Housing, Local Govt & Heritage and Paul McAuliffe, TD for Dublin North West and Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Local Government joi...
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Gareth Mullins With A Delicious Beef Recipe from 2021-09-03T11:49:58
Gareth Mullins,?executive chef at the Marker Hotel shares with us a delicious slow-cooked beef with stout, mushrooms, cabbage, and buttermilk mash recipe.
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PUP Related Staff Shortages Are Proving A Real Difficulty For City Based Café Owners from 2021-09-03T11:37:40
Carol Treacy, owner of the Petit Café on Kildare Street joined Pat to discuss joined Pat to discuss the staff shortages which are proving a real difficulty for city-based Café owners hoping for a b...
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"My wife had difficulty breathing...The ambulance took four hours" from 2021-09-03T11:12:09
People in Dublin are in some cases waiting hours for an ambulance to come out when they've made an emergency call.
SIPTU say calls to the ambulance service have increased ten-fold in recent wee...
A Record-Breaking Year For The Leaving Cert Class Of 2021 from 2021-09-03T10:36:49
Brian Mooney, Irish Times Columnist and Guidance Counsellor joined Pat to discuss the hybrid exam structure fueling record-breaking grades in this year’s Leaving Cert.
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Eoin Sheahan Takes A Look At The Weekend's Sporting Action from 2021-09-03T10:27:14
We preview the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Azebaijan, plus all the weekend’s sport with Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan.
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Ballycroy People Are Up In Arms Over The Re-Naming Of Their Local National Park. from 2021-09-03T10:23:14
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has defended its decision to rename Mayo’s only national park. Previously known as Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park, Ballycroy has now been dropped...
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New Delta Symptoms Mean Children Could Be Turned Away From School If They Present With A Headache from 2021-09-03T10:05:57
Parents should not send their kids to school with a cough or sniffle. John Boyle General Secretary of The INTO joined Pat on the show to discuss.
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Director Phyllida LLoyd On Her New Movie 'Herself' from 2021-09-02T19:35:29
Director Phyllida LLoyd joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about her new Irish film Herself, written by and starring Clare Dunne which takes a look at domestic abuse and the struggle to br...
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Would Putting A Data Centre In Clare Be A Climate Disaster Waiting To Happen’? from 2021-09-02T15:18:01
Would putting a data center in Clare be a climate disaster waiting to happen? Pat discussed this with Green Party MEP Ciaran Cuffe and Don Moore from the Irish Academy of Engineering.
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Ray Houghton Reacts To Ireland’s Heartbreaking 2-1 Defeat To Portugal from 2021-09-02T14:47:46
Ireland legend Ray Houghton reacts to Ireland’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Portugal with Pat on the show this morning.
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Is The Housing For All Plan Achievable Or Pie In The Sky? from 2021-09-02T14:27:48
The much-anticipated Housing for All plan is finally with us is it an achievable plan or pie in the sky. To discuss this with Pat was Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin.
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The Business Of Biscuits from 2021-09-02T14:00:10
Newstalk's Deputy Business Editor Gavin McLoughlin takes a look at the business of biscuits in a brand new feature on today's show with thanks to Irish Life.
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John Fardy Revisits One Of The Greatest Sitcoms 'Fawlty Towers' from 2021-09-02T13:18
On this week's 'Boxed'John Fardy looks back at one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, Fawlty Towers.
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School Transport Scheme Has Left Some Parents Very Frustrated from 2021-09-02T11:55:26
School Transport Scheme has left some parents in a very frustrating situation. With more on this Pat was joined on the show this morning by Jennifer Treadwell, parent of a child let down by School ...
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Science With Luke: Discussing Surplus Vaccines from 2021-09-02T11:03:55
Professor Luke O'Neill joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss surplus vaccines, more on the lab leak theory and he responds to listeners' questions.
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Minister Pascal Donohue On Financing The Housing For All Strategy from 2021-09-02T10:48:14
Finance Minister Paschal Donoghue joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the economy, PUP, the Housing for All Strategy which will be unveiled today and much more.
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Why Are So Many Elite Athletes Reluctant To Take The vaccine? from 2021-09-01T19:56:42
The body is a temple for all elite athletes, so why are so many reluctant to take the vaccine? To report on this Pat was joined on the show by Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball.
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It Is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month from 2021-09-01T15:49:54
September is 'Childhood Cancer Awareness month and we hear about the inaugural conference on cancer in young adults, children and teenagers with Paediatric oncologist Dr Scheryll Alken, MB BCh BAO ...
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New UCC President Professor John O’Halloran from 2021-09-01T15:20:12
Pat was joined on the show this morning by the new University College Cork President Professor John O’Halloran as the college prepares to welcome back thousands of students and staff to campus life...
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An Insight Into The Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremonies from 2021-09-01T14:40:53
Recently on the show in our ‘Legends Of Music’ series we featured prince and in that item, we played you a wonderful performance of ‘while my guitar gently weeps’ live from the 2004 rock’n’roll hal...
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Gardening: Do Your Bit For The Environment From Your Own Back Garden from 2021-09-01T14:19:11
As we slip into Autumn - it's time to focus on Biodiversity Ourardening expert Paraic Horkan will be here to tell you what you can do to do your bit for the Environment from your own back garden
"It's Great Excitement" People Returning To Public Transport As Capacity Increases from 2021-09-01T13:27:10
Public transport capacity has increased to 100% today.
Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been out and about on services around Dublin this morning.
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Ask The Expert: Tips On Getting A Good Nights Sleep from 2021-08-23T13:22:01
Our expert today joining Pat was Breege Leddy, Sleep Physiologist at the Insomnia Clinic and she gave tips on getting the best sleep you can and also she answered listeners queries.
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Author Majella Quinlan On Her New Book 'A Grieving Daughter's Heart' from 2021-08-23T13:02:48
author Majella Quinlan Duignan gives an honest and raw insight into her struggle dealing with the loss of her father in her new book A Grieving Daughter’s Heart.
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Travel With Pol: Best Locations To Take In Our Natural Wildlife from 2021-08-23T11:23:30
Pól Ó Conghaile, travel Editor, Irish Independent joined pat on the show this morning with some tips on finding the best locations across the country to take in our natural wildlife.
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Science With Luke O'Neill: Covid Vaccines News And Updates from 2021-08-23T09:37:36
Professor Luke O'Neill joined Pat this morning on the show with news of an antibody treatment approved in the UK, a direct antiviral drug that could work in any coronavirus.
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The Global Success Of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin from 2021-08-20T15:13:49
Sean MacGabhann of the Shed Distillery joined Pat to tell him about the global success of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Gin.
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The Leitrim Sweathouse Project from 2021-08-20T15:02:43
Archaeologist Aidan Harte joined Pat on the show live from The Landmark Hotel in Carrick On Shannon to tell us about Irish sweathouses and why they seemed to be so popular in Leitrim.
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Eoin Sheahan Previews The Weekend Of Sport from 2021-08-20T13:50:48
Eoin Sheahan joins us with a preview of an exciting weekend of sport.
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The Influence Of Hens And Stags In Carrick On Shannon from 2021-08-20T12:01:57
Paul May, owner of two pubs in Carrick On Shannon, and also Kenny Murtagh owner of Moon River Cruises joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about the influences of hens and stags in Carrick O...
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Gareth Mullins Brings Us A Taste Of The Summer Dish from 2021-08-20T11:20:30
Chef Gareth Mullins will be bringing us a beautiful tuna steak recipe to try over the weekend.
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How Unprecedented Flooding Has Been Affecting County Leitrim from 2021-08-20T10:58:33
Broadcasting live from the Landmark Hotel in Carrick On Shannon we hear how unprecedented flooding has been affecting county Leitrim. To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Cllr Des Guckian - I...
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Locals Divided Over Pedestrianisation Trials In Carrick-On-Shannon from 2021-08-20T10:57:21
One of the many features that towns and cities across the country adopted during this pandemic was pedestrianisation.
How many communities had stand-offs with construction workers trying to ins...
The Key Differences Between Employers And Employees Around Remote Working from 2021-08-20T10:12:56
What key differences are emerging between employers and employees around the future of remote working? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Dr Laura Bambrick Head of Social Policy &...
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Josh Crosbie Reports From Wexford On A New Pop Up Mental Health Café from 2021-08-19T15:24:28
What is believed to be the country's first mental health pop-up cafe is operating on the quay front at night in Wexford. It comes as a senior psychologist has this week been appointed to south Wex...
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Private Hostels Could Be Fuelling A Rise In Tents In Dublin from 2021-08-19T15:12:45
We hear how private hostels could be fuelling a rise in tents in Dublin. Pat spoke to Laoise Neylon, Journalist with The Dublin Inquire.
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No Joy For Entertainment Sector from 2021-08-19T14:52:59
No major easing of restrictions until the end of September and no joy for the entertainment sector. Overly cautious or prudent? For more on this Pat spoke to Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail Senator and ...
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Patient Left In A Chair In Severe Pain For Over 14 hours In Mayo University Hospital from 2021-08-19T13:54:18
We hear from a woman whose daughter was left sitting on a chair in severe pain for over 14 hours in Mayo University Hospital.
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Boxed The John Fardy Revisits 'Modern Family' from 2021-08-19T13:09:01
John Fardy joined Pat on the show for this week's 'Boxed' and today he revisits the American series 'Modern Family'.
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Drumcondra Build To Rent Labeled "Completely Inappropriate" from 2021-08-19T12:02
Residents in Drumcondra, Dublin, are urging An Bord Pleanála to refuse permission for 1,614 build-to-rent apartments on Clonliffe Road, 70 per cent of which will be studio or one-bedroom units. The...
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Science With Luke: More Data From Mixing And Matching Vaccines from 2021-08-19T11:00:45
Why Delta is so much more infectious, vaccines for transplant patients, more data from mixing and matching. Professor Luke O'Neill joined Pat to discuss all and more this morning.
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Why Is Raw Sewage Still Being Released Into Irish Waterways? from 2021-08-19T10:00:31
Why is raw sewage continues to flow into open waters in twelve towns across the country ? To get some answers Pat was joined on the show by Tom Cuddy, Head of Asset Operations for Irish Water.
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Gardening With Paraic: Giving Your Garden A Bit Of Seclusion from 2021-08-18T13:50
We get to grips with Hedging and how it may stop nosy neighbours and give your garden a bit of seclusion in our gardening slot with Paraic Horkan.
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Has The Time Of Devout Religiosity Come To An End In This Country from 2021-08-18T13:43:19
has the time of devout religiosity come to an end in this country. To debate, Pat was joined on the show by David Quinn Columnist with the Sunday Times and the Irish Catholic, and Michael Nugent, C...
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A Covid Roundup From Brazil, Australia And Isreal from 2021-08-18T13:11:46
On our Covid Roundup this morning, we look at the spiraling Delta spread in Australia, the Vaccine rollout in Brazil, and fears in Israel over an Autumn lockdown. Pat got updates from Ben Doherty,...
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We Hear About Controversial Proposals For Bike Lanes In Deansgrange. from 2021-08-18T11:11:16
We hear about controversial proposals for bike lanes in Deansgrange. Local businesses have voice concerns over a proposed cycle lane through Deansgrange village, which they say will exacerbate tra...
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We Go Behind The Movie Scenes Of 'Out Of Africa' from 2021-08-18T10:51:39
We got behind the movie scenes with Bill Hughes and the movie featured today with Bill is 'Out Of Africa'
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The Latest From Afghanistan As The Taliban Firmly Take Control from 2021-08-18T10:33:25
We get the latest from Afghanistan as the Taliban firmly take control. Pat was joined on the show this morning by Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist and Colm O’Gorman, Executive Direct...
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"We are touring America soon, yet we have no idea when we can perform in Ireland" from 2021-08-18T10:15:50
Representatives from the live music and entertainment industry are to meet with the Arts Minister Catherine Martin today.
The sector has been closed for over 500 days and has left 35,000 people...
We Hear A Survivor's Story Of Male Domestic Abuse from 2021-08-18T09:51:40
We hear from John a survivor of male domestic abuse, a subject, and issue that is all too common but rarely discussed. Pat spoke to John and he told him his story.
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The Ever Increasing Living Cost For College Students from 2021-08-18T09:32:34
High rents and rising food prices are being blamed for a projected hike in living costs for college students. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin Spok...
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Should Empty Nesters Be Encouraged To Downsize? from 2021-08-17T14:55:41
Should we ask elderly people to downsize their homes to aid us in dealing with the housing crisis? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show this morning by Celine Clarke, Head of Advocacy...
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We Hear About The Largest Ever International Study Of People With Long Covid from 2021-08-17T14:41:26
The largest-ever international study of people with long Covid has identified more than 200 symptoms and prompted researchers to call for a national screening programme. Another large study of pati...
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Motoring : A Look At Some Brand New EV Range Of Cars Hitting The Market from 2021-08-17T14:12:14
Geraldine Herbert Motoring Correspondent with the Sunday Independent brings Pat through some brand new EV range of cars hitting the market.
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Tech With Jess: A Review Of The Samsung Z Flip3 from 2021-08-17T13:03:32
Our Technology correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat with a review of the Samsung Z Flip3 and also answers listeners' tech queries.
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What Does An Environmentally Conscious Lifestyle Actually Look Like? from 2021-08-17T11:38:26
We find out what being environmentally conscious actually means with Sunday Times Journalist Valerie Flynn.
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Testing Times Ahead For President Biden from 2021-08-17T10:35:44
How will the Afghanistan situation hurt Biden in the polls? Is the $3.5 trillion spending plan a radical change in policy? Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer in NUIG and columnist with thejournal.ie top...
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Are People With Disabilities Being Treated With Enough Respect? from 2021-08-17T10:15:43
Complaints about disability services made up the overwhelming majority of those received by the Office of the Confidential Recipient. Are people with disabilities being treated with enough respect....
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Why An Environmental Complaint Is Preventing Work That Could Stop Flooding In Roscommon from 2021-08-17T09:59:08
We heard why an environmental complaint is preventing work that could stop family homes from flooding in Roscommon. Pat spoke to Tom Carney a local resident and also Caroline Lewis, one of the trus...
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Human Rights Activist Nelofer Pazira Reaction To Taliban Takeover from 2021-08-17T09:41:26
We hear from Filmmaker, Journalist, Author, and Human Rights Activist Nelofer Pazira on growing up in Kabul, reaction to the Taliban takeover, and what’s next for Afghanistan.
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Rory Gallagher Voted Irelands Greatest Music Artist from 2021-08-16T18:25:14
The results are in and our listeners have voted for Rory Gallagher as " Ireland's Greatest Music Artist" Tom Dunne joined Pat to give his reaction to the result.
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Report: What Does The Housing Market Look Like At The High End? from 2021-08-16T14:59:46
All doom and gloom from the latest Daft and RTB reports, but what does the housing market look like at the high end? Our reporter Barry Whyte found out for us in this report.
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Ask The Expert: Ophthalmologist Arthur Cummings from 2021-08-16T14:17:49
Arthur Cummings, Ophthalmologist & Medical director at Wellington Eye Clinic was our expert today and answered listeners' questions and explained Myopia and its accelerated rise due to lockdown...
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Author John Boyne On This New Book 'The Echo Chamber' from 2021-08-16T13:12:01
Pat was joined on the show by author John Boyne to hear all about his new book 'The Echo Chamber'.
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Science With Luke: What Exactly Is Myocarditis ? from 2021-08-16T10:50:41
Professor Luke O'Neill joined Pat on the show this morning with the latest Covid-19 developments and explains what is Myocarditis?
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Is Dublin City Centre Is Becoming A “No-Go” Area? from 2021-08-16T10:29:36
Following a weekend that saw one of our Olympic athletes brutally assaulted in Dublin City Centre, we ask are there parts of Dublin that are no-go areas? To discuss this further Pat was joined on t...
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The Latest Of The Taliban's Takeover In Afghanistan from 2021-08-16T09:44:06
We discuss the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan with freelance journalist in Kabul Muhammad Hadeed Pardes and Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham and e...
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Séamas O’Reilly On His New Novel ' Did Ya Hear Mammy Died' from 2021-08-13T17:20:34
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Séamas O’Reilly, Columnist with the Observer and author to hear all about his new novel 'Did Ya Hear Mummy Died'.
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Ireland’s Greatest Music Artists: John Grant On Sinead O'Connor from 2021-08-13T17:14:53
Singer songwriter John Grant joined Pat this morning to tell him why he feels Sinead O'Connor is Ireland's Greatest Music Artist.
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Food With Gareth: Homemade Burgers and Wedges from 2021-08-13T16:43:35
Garet Mullins brings us a mouth-watering recipe for homemade burgers and wedges.
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Irish American Woman Set To Make History As New York’s First Female Governor from 2021-08-13T13:27:54
Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio joined Pat this morning to look at the fallout of Cuomo’s resignation and the allegations against him. The perception of him in NY and a look at I...
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We Get To The Bottom Of A Cycle Lane Row In Dublin 4 from 2021-08-13T10:50:04
To get to the bottom of a cycle lane row in Dublin 4 Pat was joined on the show by Cllr Dermot Lacey, Labour Dublin City Councillor for Pembroke and Kieran Ryan, Representative of Dublin Cycling Ca...
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Gerard Hutch Known As 'The Monk' Has Been Arrested In Spain from 2021-08-13T10:25:39
Crime journalist Mick O’Toole spoke to Pat this morning on the show to discuss the arrest of Gerry Hutch in Spain.
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An ICU Specialist Says Ivermectin Is ‘The Drug That Can End The Pandemic from 2021-08-13T10:07:18
Dr Pierre Kory, Intensive care specialist and member of the Frontline Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC) spoke to Pat this morning on the show and he explaned why he believes that the drug Ive...
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Experts Raise Concerns As Mandarin Joins The Leaving Cert Curriculum from 2021-08-13T09:37:06
Experts raised concerns that handing the Chinese government control over the recruitment of teachers could also mean their monitoring by Chinese authorities in Ireland, and potentially the ability...
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Ireland’s Greatest Music Artists: Noel Hill On Christy Moore from 2021-08-12T19:42:17
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Noel Hill who gave his reasons why Christy Moore Is Ireland's Greatest Musician.
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Ireland’s Greatest Music Artists: Phil Coulter on Luke Kelly from 2021-08-10T15:16:17
Songwriter Phil Coulter tells us why Luke Kelly deserves to be recognized as Ireland’s greatest musician.
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Advice On Purchasing A Laptop For School and College from 2021-08-10T14:49:15
Our Technology correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning with tips and advice on purchasing the right laptop for your schooling and college needs.
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Author Jamie O'Connell On His Debut Novel ' Diving For Pearls' from 2021-08-10T11:58:50
Debut novelist Jamie O’Connell joined Pat on the show this morning as he explores the themes of wealth and excess in his Dubai-based novel 'Diving For Pearls'.
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The Difficulties With The Government’s Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme from 2021-08-10T10:48:36
Pat was joined on the show by two pyrite victims on their difficulties with the government’s Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme. Duane Helly is a Ballina man and father-four Duane Helly and tells his...
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Record Heatwave Fanning Wildfires Amid Widespread Evacuations In Greece from 2021-08-10T10:21:25
Record heatwave fanning wildfires amid widespread evacuations in Greece. Helena Smith, Greece correspondent for the Guardian joined Pat this morning with the latest from Greece.
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Dermatology Nurse Specialist Selene Daly Advises How To Avoid Nasty Summer Rashes from 2021-08-10T10:03:02
Dermatology Nurse Specialist and skin expert Selene Daly joined Pat on the show this morning to explain how to avoid nasty summer rashes and she answers listeners' skincare questions.
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Student Accommodation Is Being Used For Tourists from 2021-08-10T09:52:52
Student accommodation is being used for tourists, landlords exiting the rental market in droves, and affordable housing property finding its way onto the private market. To discuss all this Pat was...
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A Major Marketing Push To Promote Dublin City This Winter from 2021-08-09T15:43:45
Dublin has hotels, dining, culture, and history, but not nearly enough tourism or footfall to avail of it. Could a marketing push help? For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Richard Guine...
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Science With Luke: Will People Require Booster Vaccine Shots? from 2021-08-09T15:34:59
Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity College will bring us up to date on booster shots and long Covid in vaccinated people.
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Report: Just How Vital Blood Donation Is During A Pandemic from 2021-08-09T13:26:36
Our reporter Josh discovers just how vital blood donation is during a pandemic and he hears about the call our for new donors as blood supplies are hit.
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Ireland’s Greatest Music Artists: Francis Black On Rory Gallagher from 2021-08-09T13:07:35
This week on Newstalk we want you to nominate who you think Ireland's Greatest Music Artists are. It could be a world-class singer/songwriter or a band that has taken the international stage by sto...
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Travel: We Get A Taste of Ireland's Best Coastal Trails from 2021-08-09T11:28:36
We get a taste of Ireland’s best coastal trails with Travel Expert with thenoveltraveller.com Michelle Jackson.
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Author Steve Cavanagh On This New Thriller ' The Devils Advocate' from 2021-08-09T11:06:36
A psychotic prosecutor frames his victims and sends them to the electric chair in the latest crime thriller from author Steve Cavanagh. Pat was joined on the show by Steve to hear more about his ne...
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Sexual Assault Survivor Charlene Masterson Speaks Out To Help Others from 2021-08-09T10:35:38
Charlene Masterson who suffered years of abuse at the hands of her father joined Pat this morning on the show to tell about her determination to help others speak out.
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Ask The Expert: John Lowe The Money Doctor On Wills And Probate from 2021-08-09T10:22:23
John Lowe the Money Doctor is our expert today and he gave advice and guidance on making your wills and answers listeners' questions.
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A Look Back On The Week's News With The Friday Forum from 2021-08-06T13:14:43
Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for the Cavan Monaghan constituency and spokesperson on Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Lisa Chambers, Deputy Leader of Seanad Éireann and Leader of Fianna Fáil in t...
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New Covid-19 Guidelines Allow 200 People At Outdoor Events from 2021-08-06T12:53:50
Adrian Cummins CEO of Restaurants Association of Ireland and Matt McGranaghan Spokesperson for The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland gave their reaction to Fáilte Ireland's new covid-1...
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Hear Reaction From Danny Healy-Rae's Breach Of The Covid Guidelines from 2021-08-06T12:23:04
Sinéad Kelleher, Kerryman reporter and Kilgarvan native joined Anton Savage to discuss what the local reaction has been like after Danny Healy Rae's breach of the covid-19 guidelines.
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Chef Kevin Dundon Tells Us How To Make A Delicious Sunday Roast from 2021-08-06T11:31
Celebrity Chef Kevin Dundon joined us for our weekly food slot this week where he gave us the recipe for a Sunday Roast.
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Clairty Wanted On The Reopening Of Bowling Alleys And Play Centres from 2021-08-06T11:14:46
Tommy Gill, CEO of Play, Leisure and Activity Ireland (PALI) and owner of The Wild West play centre in Westport and Gavin Lythgoe, owner of Bowling Buddies in Tralee both joined Anton Savage and wa...
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Are We Alone In This Universe? from 2021-08-06T10:54:20
Harvard Astronomy Professor Avi Loeb joined Anton who is searching for answers to see if we really are alone in this universe.
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The Call For A Roadmap To Reopen The Arts Sector Grows Ever Louder from 2021-08-06T10:35:42
Cian O’Brien, Director of Project Arts Centre and member of the Steering Group of the National Campaign for the Arts and Olga Barry, Director of Kilkenny Arts Festival both joined Anton Savage call...
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Eoin Sheahan Previews The Weekend's Sport from 2021-08-06T10:21:51
Eoin Shehan from Off The Ball previews Kelly Harrington’s gold medal fight, plus the rest of the weekend’s sporting action from the Olympics to the GAA to Messi leaving Barcelona with Anton Savage....
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Covid Cabinet Subcommittee Meets Today To Clarify Guidelines On Outdoor Events from 2021-08-06T10:07:02
Sean Defoe Newstalk's Political Correspondent to discuss the latest on today’s meeting of the cabinet subcommittee on Covid-19, as the government looks to provide some much-needed clarity on the gu...
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With Wuhan Back In Lockdown Hear How China Is Grappling With The Delta Variant from 2021-08-06T09:52:31
Barry O’Halloran, Irish journalist and author of “100 Days That Changed the World: The Coronavirus Wars" joined Anton on the show to discuss how China is reintroducing restrictions as the testing o...
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Sarah Benson From Women's Aid Gives Reaction To The Brutal Murder Of Nadine Lott from 2021-08-06T09:37:08
Sarah Benson, CEO of Women’s Aid joined Anton Savage for reaction to the brutal murder of Nadine Lott.
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When Should You Start Saving For Retirement And How Much Should You Save? from 2021-08-05T13:26:11
David Quinn Managing Director of Investwise Financial Planning joined Anton Savage in the studio to discuss all things pension savings.
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Hear Reaction To Conditions Irish Prisoners Experienced During The Pandemic from 2021-08-05T13:11:02
Molly Joyce, Legal and Public Affairs Manager and Deputy Director at the Irish Penal Reform Trust joined Anton Savage to discuss conditions Irish prisoners experienced during the pandemic as outlin...
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Is It The End Of Steak As We Know It And Will All Be Eating Insects And Algae? from 2021-08-05T12:44:09
Michelle Darmody Columnist with The Irish Examiner, food consultant, and PhD researcher in TU Dublin, exploring food education talks lab meat, insects, algae, and other future foods.
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Should Swimming Lesson Be Mandatory In Irish Schools? from 2021-08-05T12:03:13
Bernard Cahill Sports and Education development officer, Water Safety Ireland Former lifeguard and Seiko rescue award winner, and Antoinette Pender who learned to swim as an adult both joined Anton...
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Brian Mooney On The Options Available To Those Receiving CAO Offers Today from 2021-08-05T11:50:59
6,163 offers are to be issued in the CAO Round Zero from 10 am today. Guidance counsellor Brian Mooney joined us on the show to discuss the options available to all those receiving Round Zero CAO o...
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The Atmosphere At Kellie Harrington's Home After Olympic Win from 2021-08-05T11:50:13
Dubliner Kellie Harrington is through to the women's lightweight boxing final at the Olympics in Tokyo.
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Hear About Vaccine Hesitancy Among Young People In Northern Ireland from 2021-08-05T11:11:36
Anton Savage was joined on the show this morning by Ultan Power, Professor of Molecular Virology, Queen's University Belfast to discuss vaccine hesitancy among young people in Northern Ireland.
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Louise Candlish On Her New Novel 'The Heights' from 2021-08-05T10:49:05
Obsession and vengeance are at the heart of the new psychological thriller from bestselling author Louise Candlish. Seh joined Anton Savage to discuss her new novel 'The Heights' which is out today...
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Healthcare Sector Seek Recognition For Their Efforts During The Pandemic from 2021-08-05T10:37:21
Ina Kelly, President of the Irish Medical Organisation joined Anton Savage as a meeting with HSE officials gets underway this morning to discuss what can be done for healthcare workers given their ...
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Dismay In The Music Industry As Electric Picnic Gets Cancelled For The Second Consecutive Year from 2021-08-05T10:19:32
Hear reaction from Matt McGranaghan, Spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland after Electric Picnic gets cancelled for the second year in a row.
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Does The TV Licence System Need An Overhaul? from 2021-08-05T10:07:51
Michael McDowell, Independent Senator, former Tánaiste and Attorney General discussed with Anton if it's time that the TV licence was updated.
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Summer Gardening With Paraic Horkan from 2021-08-04T13:32:27
Paraic Horkan has some general tips and advice around the harvesting of Summer fruits and vegetables. It is also the ideal time to trim existing herbs to encourage new tender growth during the autu...
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Terry Sheridan Brings Us An Update On All Things Stateside from 2021-08-04T13:22:12
Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor with WSHU Public Radio joined Anton to discuss everything Stateside.
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At The Movies With Bill Hughes from 2021-08-04T12:51:17
Bill Hughes television producer with Mind the Gap Films goes behind the scenes of the film version of the much-loved and often revived ‘Fiddler on the Roof’.
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Author Claudia Carroll Discusses Her New Book 'The Fixer' from 2021-08-04T12:39:42
Author and Eason Book Club contributor Claudia Carroll discusses her new book, ‘The Fixer’ live in-studio with Anton Savage.
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Do We Need A New Gambling Tzar To Tackle The Ongoing Issues Here? from 2021-08-04T12:30:20
James Browne Minister of State for Law Reform at the Department of Justice and Barry Grant Addiction councilor in Waterford joined Anton Savage to discuss the new gambling tzar and our on-going gam...
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Green Scene: The Growing Presence Of Sharks In Our Waters from 2021-08-04T11:46:55
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir is Director of MaREI – the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine is back for this week's Green Scene where he discusses the growing presence of sharks in o...
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Will The 'Latte Levy' Have The Desired Effect? from 2021-08-04T11:32:10
Angela Rutledge, Owner of Olives room in Clontarf and Monks Green in Phibsboro Business owner and Richard Hanlon, Owner of Brew 42 Café on South William Street both joined Anton Savage to discuss i...
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Is It Time To Reopen Social Clubs For The Elderly? from 2021-08-04T10:46:22
Minister of State for mental health and older people Mary Butler, Arthur Hall, Secretary of Roundwood Shed, and Ann Drury President of active retirement all joined Anton to discuss the reopening of...
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Lack Of Consultants Impacts Bantry General Hospital from 2021-08-04T10:26:43
Dr Paul O’Sullivan, a local GP based at Bantry’s Marino Medical Centre joined Anton to discuss the lack of consultants at Bantry General Hospital meaning the hospital is not able to function proper...
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Good News And Bad News For Your Energy Bills from 2021-08-04T10:05:51
Anton Savage was joined on the show by Sinead Ryan, Host of The Home Show on Newstalk, and journalist with the Irish Independent who brought us some mixed news when it comes to your energy bills as...
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What Are The Merits Of Tagging Criminals And 'Stop and Search' Tactics? from 2021-08-04T09:48:01
Anton Savage was joined on the show by Trina O’Connor, Criminologist, and lecturer in criminology discusses the new policing laws being introduced by Boris Johnson’s government and if they could wo...
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NPHET Became The 'De Facto Decision Maker' Throughout The Pandemic from 2021-08-04T09:32:10
Dr Sarah Hamill, Assistant Professor in Law at Trinity College Dublin and member of the Trinity Covid-19 Law and Human Rights Observatory and author of the new report from Trinity College joined An...
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Jess Kelly Reviews Some Back To College Technology from 2021-08-03T13:04:17
Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Anton Savage to discuss some back-to-college technology for students and also answered listener tech queries.
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Tobacco Giant Philip Morris Aims For A Smoke-Free Planet In The Next Decade from 2021-08-03T12:50:17
Professor Des Cox, Chair of the Policy Group on Tobacco at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland joined Anton to discuss how Tobacco giant Philip Morris has said that the company aims for a sm...
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Could Sexual Education Lead To Negative Views Among Children To Some Sexualities and Identities? from 2021-08-03T12:29:40
Caroline West, Outreach coordinator for the Active Consent programme in NUI Galway Could the sexuality education resources developed by the Irish Bishops' Conference for Catholic primary schools le...
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Crippling Insurance Costs For Playgrounds And Play Centres from 2021-08-03T11:37:16
Tracy Sheridan Member of Play, Activity & Leisure Ireland (PALI) and owner of Kid Space in Rathcoole and Rathfarnham joined Anton Savage to discuss the crippling insurance costs and being part ...
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Luke O'Neil Discusses Covid Trends In The UK, Mask Advice In The US And Even More Jabs For Israel from 2021-08-03T11:12:14
Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin joined Anton Savage this morning to discuss if the UK is heading in the right direction with Covid, CDC in the US changes t...
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Why Are Irish Gangs Ruling The European Drugs Trade? from 2021-08-03T10:51:23
Michael O’Sullivan former head of the precursor to the Garda Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and is now leading the influential Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre Narcotics (MAOC-N) in Portug...
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Eoin Sheahan Brings Us The Latest On Kellie Harrington And All The Other Olympic Action from 2021-08-03T10:25:41
Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan brings us the latest on Kelly Harrington and all the other Olympic action with Anton Savage.
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Decision Support Service To Replace The Wards Of The Court System In Ireland from 2021-08-03T10:12:59
Aine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service joined Anton Savage to discuss Ireland’s Wardship system being similar to Britney Spear’s legal arrangement and the Decision Support Service whi...
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Hear How Indoor Dining For The Vaccinated Has Been Going from 2021-08-03T09:47:28
Lorraine Heskin Owner of Gourmet Food Parlour and Tom Mulligan Owner of The Cobblestone Pub both joined Anton Savage to discuss how indoor dining has been going one week on and ‘Our reporter Elaine...
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Bishop To Defy Religious Ceremonies Ban And Allow Communions And Confirmations To Go Ahead from 2021-08-03T09:34:46
Fr Iggy O’Donovan Priest and Member of the Augustinian Order joined Anton Savage on the show this morning.
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Gareth Mullins Brings Us A Recipe For A Delicious Seafood Summer Dinner from 2021-07-30T12:19:11
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Marker Hotel shares a delicious seafood recipe, sea trout, crawfish, samphire, and country butter.
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"We miss Fungi." How Dingle is moving on without the world famous Dolphin from 2021-07-30T11:30:36
According to locals Dingle is having its busiest tourist season for 2 decades. Thanks to staycationers. Meanwhile, the world famous Dolphin, Fungi, is still missing. After 37 years of bringing tour...
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John Brennan On The Return To Hospitality And What Drives Staycationing Tourists To Kerry from 2021-07-30T11:23:53
John Brennan, owner of the 5-star Park Hotel Kenmare joined Pat live from The Lansdowne Hotel in Kenmare as part of our Keep it Local series where he talks about what the return to hospitality has ...
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President Higgins Expresses Concern Over The Volume Of Legislation He Is Asked To Consider from 2021-07-30T10:57:56
Pat was joined on the show by Michael McNamara Independent TD for Clare and Niall Collins TD, Minister of State at Department of Higher and Further Education to discuss concerns raised by President...
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Eoin Sheahan Brings Us The Latest From The Olympics And Previews The Weekend In Sport from 2021-07-30T10:18:04
Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball brings us the latest from the Olympics and preview's the weekend’s GAA action.
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Contactless And Smartphone Payments Planned For Public Transport In Next Three Years from 2021-07-22T16:35:55
Passengers can look forward to paying for public transport using contactless bank cards or smartphones within the next few years and to find out more about this plan, pat was joined on the show by ...
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Skin Cancer ‘Set To Treble Over 20 Years’ With Men At Greater Risk from 2021-07-22T15:57:42
Experts are warning that the number of skin cancer cases is set to treble in the country over the next twenty years. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Professor Catriona Ryan, C...
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Anti-Social Behaviour Leaves Limerick O'Malley Park Without Evening Bus Service from 2021-07-22T15:46:10
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Fine Gael Councillor for Limerick, Sarah Kiely about why O’Malley Park has been left, yet again, without an evening bus service.
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Simon Tierney Reports On Last Tokyo Olympics Held In 1964 from 2021-07-22T15:12:21
Simon Tierney joined Pat on the show today with a really informative report on the last Toyko Olympics held in 1964.
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Tips On Keeping Your Plants Happy In This Really Warm Weather from 2021-07-22T14:25:56
Paraic Horkan joined Pat this morning with loads of gardening advice and also great tips on keeping your plants happy during this really warm weather.
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Keep It Local: Mapa - Map Posters Of Irish Towns And Cities from 2021-07-22T13:54:45
Mapa produces made-to-order map-based prints of Irish towns & cities with a twist as Gaeilge. The maps are extremely detailed, are printed, and designed locally in Waterford, with each print sh...
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Táinaiste Leo Varadkar On Plans For Indoor Dining And More... from 2021-07-22T11:37:22
Táinaiste Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the Government plans for indoor dining and more.
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Sophie Toscan Du Plantier's Uncle Jean Pierre Gazeau Reaction To Recent Documentaries from 2021-07-22T10:46:20
Two documentary releases have renewed fresh interest in the case of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier. Sophie’s Uncle Jean Pierre Gazeau joined Pat on the show this morning to give his reaction to these re...
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Pubs And Restaurants Can Finally Open Their Doors For Indoor Dining Next Week from 2021-07-22T10:01:04
Pubs and restaurants can finally open their doors for indoor dining next week . In reaction to the plan for indoor dining Pat was joined this morning by Adrian Cummins, CEO of Restaurant Associatio...
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Houses In Wexford Without Water During The Heatwave from 2021-07-21T14:50:07
There are a number of houses in the Wexford region that have been without water in the past number of days. To hear more about how they have been coping especially during this heatwave Pat spoke to...
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Keep It Local: Rí Na Mara - Seaweed Based Cosmetic Company In Spiddal, Co. Galway from 2021-07-21T14:14:33
Rí na Mara is an Irish, family business, based in Spiddal, Co. Galway. They hand-harvest wild, organic, renewable seaweed in Connemara and combine with natural botanical extracts to create a unique...
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Green Scene: Is The Extreme Weather We’re Seeing Due To Climate Change? from 2021-07-21T13:48:22
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir is Director of MaREI – the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine joins us once again for this week's 'Green Scene' Today Brian discusses are EV's bad for t...
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Dublin Soup Runs At Risk Of Closure Due To Food Safety Requirements from 2021-07-21T12:13:39
It is estimated that there are round 15 volunteer soup runs operating throughout Dublin.
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Tributes For The Late Des O'Malley from 2021-07-21T11:55:44
Former Minister and founder of the Progressive Democrats Desmond O’Malley has died at the age of 82. In tribute to this news, we spoke to Former Taoiseach Richard Bruton and Political Corresponden...
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Eoghan Corry Explains The Malta Quarantine Rules from 2021-07-21T10:58:52
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Eoghan Corry, Travel Editor of Air and Travel magazine to discuss the Malta quarantine rules and what you need to present when entering Malta.
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Behind The Movie Scenes Of 'Chariots Of Fire' from 2021-07-21T10:40:02
We got behind the movie scenes of the wonderful movie 'Chariots Of Fire'.
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Could Creches Impose A Quarantine On Children Returning From Abroad? from 2021-07-21T10:22:05
Could creches go against government advice and impose a quarantine on children returning from abroad? Pat was joined on the show by Elaine Dunne, Owner of Treehouse Childcare Chairperson of the Fed...
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We Get The Latest Picture Around Europe With Our Covid Round-Up from 2021-07-21T09:53:34
We get the latest picture around Europe with our Covid round-up, taking in France, Spain, and Germany with Graham Keeley, Spain Correspondent for The Independent, Lara Marlowe Paris Cor for Irish...
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"It's a guilty pleasure." Newbridge House Tour from 2021-07-21T09:32:06
If you are wondering what to do on these long hot summer days, with shade and a breeze but not the beach, why not visit Newbridge House and Farm in North County Dublin. A hidden gem in Fingal, Irel...
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Technology: A Review Of The Smallest Fitbit Available from 2021-07-20T16:22:38
Jess Kelly our Technology Correspondent joined Pat to answers listeners' questions and reviews the smallest fitbit around.
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Will New Plans See The Long And Fractured Regeneration Of Ballymun Finally Fall Into Place? from 2021-07-20T16:14:43
Will new plans see the long and fractured regeneration of Ballymun finally fall into place? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fail TD for Dublin North-West an...
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An Update On The Gorse Fires On Howth Head from 2021-07-20T14:57:28
Pat was joined this morning by Cllr Joan Hopkins to get an update on the current situation with the gorse fires on Howth head and how the locals are coping.
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Barry Whyte Reports Live From London As Remaining Covid Restrictions Are Lifted from 2021-07-20T14:35:09
It was dubbed yesterday as ‘Freedom Day’ in England as all the remaining Covid-19 restrictions ended. However, with around 40,000 Covid cases being recorded a day there and half a million peo...
Victory For Vera Twomey In Campaign To Have Daughter's Medicinal Cannabis Funded Upfront from 2021-07-20T14:20:06
Vera Twomey spoke to Pat this morning on why funding for medical cannabis at source by the government will make a huge difference to families availing of the treatment and on her victory in the cam...
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Could A Plan To Roll Out Home Antigen Tests Take Some Pressure Off? from 2021-07-20T13:56:01
With testing going into overdrive, could a plan to roll out home antigen tests take some pressure off? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show this morning by Niamh O'Beirne, HSE’s Natio...
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Keep It Local: Killiane Castle Country House And Farm from 2021-07-20T13:34:01
Killiane Castle Country House & Farm is a 5* Bed & Breakfast & Self Catering apartments located in Drinigh, just outside Wexford town on the Rosslare side. It is run by Paul Mernagh and...
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Minister Paschal Donohue On Corporation Tax and The Summer Economic Statement from 2021-07-20T13:20:35
Finance Minister Paschal Donohue joined Pat on the show to discuss corporation tax and the Summer Economic Statement.
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What Are the Benefits Of Vaccinating Children As We Work Through The Age Groups from 2021-07-20T10:50:17
What are the benefits of vaccinating children as we work through the age groups and is it really necessary? For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Kingston Mills, Professor in experimental...
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Keeping Your Pets Safe And Well During This Heatwave from 2021-07-20T10:01:16
Pete the vet will be giving us tips and advice on how to protect our pets during this heatwave.
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Keep It Local: Hot Chip Dublin from 2021-07-19T15:24:07
Hot Chip Dublin is the brainchild of Master Cookie Monster Dave. Having sampled every cookie south of the equator and experienced the cookie revolution in full flow, Dave knew he wanted a piece of ...
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A Look Back On A Busy Weekend Of Sport from 2021-07-19T14:03:22
We get reaction to a busy GAA weekend plus all the other sport with Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan.
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Today Is Freedom In The UK from 2021-07-19T13:54:46
Dr. Rachel Clarke, NHS Palliative Care Doctor and author of ‘Breathtaking: Inside the NHS in a time of pandemic joined Pat on the show this morning on what is 'Freedom Day' in the UK.
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Ask The Expert : Rethinking The Idea Of Retirement from 2021-07-19T13:07:36
Our expert today was Brian Mooney, End of Career Guidance Councillor with Standard Life and gave tips and advice on planning for retirement and highlighting the need to rethink what retirement is a...
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Should Free Breast Cancer Screenings Be extended To women From 40 Years And Up? from 2021-07-19T12:03:31
Should free breast cancer screenings be extended to women from 40 years and up? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Teresa Costello Tallaght Central Fianna Fáil Councillor and a member...
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Reporting Live From Dublin Airport As International Travel Resumes from 2021-07-19T11:07:23
As international travel resumes our reporter Barry Whyte reported live from Dublin Airport to hear from travellers heading away this morning.
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Government Continues With Plans To Open Hospitality And Travel Despite A Delta Surge from 2021-07-19T10:38:37
The government continues with plans to open hospitality and travel despite a delta surge. Dr. Denis McCauley GP in Stranorlar, Donegal & chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committee a...
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Keep It Local: The National Reptile Zoo In Kilkenny from 2021-07-16T14:41:23
The National Reptile Zoo opened to the public in 2006 to try to reconnect people with the natural world around them, using some of our amazing scaly friends as a medium to do this! They have over 1...
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Why Do Powerful Men Cheat On Their Spouses? from 2021-07-16T13:56:55
Why do powerful men cheat on their spouses? Jonathan Healy will tell us why in this informative report.
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A Dish Which Is A "True Celebration Of Summer" from 2021-07-16T13:28:56
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at The Marker Hotel joins on us the show with a dessert dish to have on these sunny days.
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The 'Save Our Hills' Campaign In Kilkenny from 2021-07-16T11:53:18
Pat was joined on the show by Eric Digan a Kilkenny man who launched a campaign to save his local area from what he describes as “monsters in our backyard”.
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Report: How The Tourism Industry In Kilkenny Has Been Dealing With The Pandemic from 2021-07-16T11:15:42
Our reporters John Crosbie hears from those involved in tourism and hospitality here in Kilkenny and finds out how the industry has been dealing with the pandemic.
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The Future Of Dairy Farming In Ireland from 2021-07-16T10:55:54
The future of dairy farming in Ireland and the controversy over a Kilkenny cheese plant. An Taisce's Dr. Elaine McGoff and local farmer Eamon Sheehan joined Pat who was broadcasting live from Lan...
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Lots Of Sun And Lots Of Sport This Weekend from 2021-07-16T10:23:17
We get the latest on Open Championship, plus all the weekend’s sport with Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball.
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We Get The Latest On The Floods Devastating Parts Of Germany from 2021-07-16T10:16:12
We get the latest on the floods devastating parts of Germany with Thomas Sparrow, German Correspondent.
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Alastair Campbell On How Sado Populism Is Taking Over British Politics from 2021-07-16T10:00:07
Alistair Campbell joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss Boris Johnson and how Sado populism is taking over British politics.
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Vaccine Rollout And Registration Open For 25-29 Year Olds from 2021-07-16T09:45:52
HSE Covid Vaccine Lead Damien McCallion joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the vaccine rollout and registration for 25-29-year-olds and the increase Covid numbers.
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Dublin City Council Demolish A Historical Structure On Clontarf’s Bull Island from 2021-07-15T16:39:29
Dublin City Council decision to demolish a historical structure on Clontarf’s Bull Island why was it done? Pat was joined by Local Green Party Councillor Donna Cooney.
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New National Strategy On Gender Based Violence Does It Go Far Enough? from 2021-07-15T16:33:55
New national strategy on gender-based violence – does it go far enough. For reaction and thoughts on this strategy, Pat was joined on the show by Sarah Grace a sexual assault survivor and solicitor...
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Is There An Anti-Rural Agenda In Government? from 2021-07-15T16:27:05
Is there an anti-rural agenda in government? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show James O’Connor Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East.
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Keep It Local: Designist - A Homewares And Gift Store In Dublin from 2021-07-15T16:03:57
Designist is homewares and gift store located on Georges Street in Dublin. They also have a strong online presence. They sell a wide range of Irish-designed and international products, including ho...
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Chemists Have Been The Hub Of Communities Across The Country from 2021-07-15T15:52:26
Over the lockdown chemists have been the hub of communities across the country. Pat was joined on the show by Pharmacist Joanne Hynes from Totalhealth in Ballinrobe, County Mayo to tell about the r...
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The Eason Book Club Reviews 'Mother Mother' By Annie MacManus from 2021-07-15T14:52:36
This week our Eason Book Club chose 'Mother Mother' to review this month. Claudia Carroll, Stefanie Pressiner, and Keith Walsh joined Pat to give their review this morning on the show.
The Ever Increasing Back To School Costs from 2021-07-15T14:44:08
The back-to-school costs seem to increase year on year and can be a financial burden on a lot of families. For more on this and some financial advice Pat was joined on the show by Paul Merriman, Fi...
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Reaction To Proposals To Grant Amnesty For Crimes Committed During The Troubles from 2021-07-15T13:58:46
For political reaction to proposals to grant amnesty for crimes committed during The Troubles Pat was joined on the show by Namoi Long, Alliance Leader & NI Justice Minister and also Billy Hutc...
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Minister Darragh O'Brien On The Affordable Housing Bill from 2021-07-15T10:45:41
Housing Minster Darragh O’Brien joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the Affordable Housing Bill.
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Should Children Dine Indoors? The Government Says Yes But The CMO Disagrees from 2021-07-15T10:27:39
The government says it is fine, but the CMO disagrees – should children dine indoors? For more on this confusion on what is the advice, Pat was joined on the show Adrian Cummins, CEO of Restaurant...
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GPs Being Inundated With Requests For Covid Certs from 2021-07-14T19:30:35
Dr Ilona Duffy Illona Duffy tells about GPs being inundated with requests for Covid certs and Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae tells us why Covid certs could create 'a divided society' with Pat on the sh...
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New Research Shows A Clear Link Between Alcohol And Cancer Diagnosis from 2021-07-14T15:10:14
New research shows that there is a clear link between alcohol and cancer diagnosis and no such thing as a “safe” level of drinking, only a lower risk. To discuss the findings of this research Pat w...
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Keep It Local: Jam Art Factory In Dublin from 2021-07-14T14:40:32
Jam Art Factory sells over 50 Irish artists' and designers' work, from upcoming new and exciting artists to some big names in the Irish design scene. They mainly sell art prints in different forms,...
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Plans For Zero Emissions For All New Cars From 2035 from 2021-07-14T14:08:42
We hear about plans for zero emissions for all new cars from 2035 with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Correspondent with the Sunday Independent.
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Tips On Planting And Maintaining Your Summer Garden from 2021-07-14T13:36:19
Paraic Horkanjoined Pat on the show this morning and tells why the Irish horticulture industry is facing its largest crisis to date and takes all your gardening questions.
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Health Officials Warn Of National Syphilis Outbreak And STI’s from 2021-07-14T11:24:48
Despite over a year of covid-19 restrictions and people being asked to stay apart, a national outbreak of the sexually transmitted infection syphilis has been declared. For more on this Pat was joi...
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We Are At The Movies With Some City Slickers from 2021-07-14T10:45:47
Today Bill Hughes joined Pat his morning and he brings us behind the movie scenes of the excellent comedy 'City Slicker's.
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Why Rural Transport Is Still Not Able To Meet The Demand? from 2021-07-14T10:20:07
With rural pubs and restaurants opening back up, we find out why rural transport is still not able to meet the demands of customers. Pat was joined on the show by Seamus Boland, CEO Irish Rural Lin...
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Reactions To Controversial Plans Of The British Government To End Prosecutions For Killings During The Troubles from 2021-07-14T09:53:02
We reaction and analysis to the controversial plans of the British government to end prosecutions for killings during the Troubles with Brian Rowan, Journalist, former BBC Correspondent in Belfast,...
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The Digital Covid Cert And How Exactly It works from 2021-07-14T09:37:49
We get a rundown of everything you need to know about the EU Digital Travel Pass with Sarah Slattery of Owner of TheTravelExpert.ie
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How Do We Tackle Obesity In Children? from 2021-07-13T16:37:25
Dr Eva Orsmond, weight-loss expert joined Pat this morning to discuss how we can tackle the increasing issue of obesity in children.
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The Psychology Of Road Rage from 2021-07-13T15:36:26
Prof Brendan Kelly joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the psychology of road rage and why people's behaviour changes behind the wheel of a car. Are there possible preventions and solut...
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Keep It Local: Baby Moon Shop In Tullamore from 2021-07-13T15:22:06
Baby Moon is a baby nursery store based in Tullamore, Offaly. They specialise in premium baby products, ranging from strollers, car seats, nursery furniture, and other baby essentials. Some of the ...
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Tech: What Will Samsung Reveal At Their Launch Next Week? from 2021-07-13T15:10:57
Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning with a look ahead to the Samsung launch next week and she answers listeners tech queries.
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Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan Brings Us The Latest From A Jam Packed Weekend Of Sport from 2021-07-05T10:27:22
Weekend hurling and football, Euro 2020, Wimbledon, Irish Open, Tour de France, it was a weekend of sport and Eoin Sheahan looks back on the sporting highlights.
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A Campaign To Improve Mental And Physical Health Among Young Men With The Help Of Sport from 2021-07-05T10:18:22
The Breakthrough Programme and the Beacon of light charity is aimed at 18–35-year-old men in order to help them address mental and physical health issues through the help of sport. Kenneth Egan is ...
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Science With Luke: The Mask That Can Detect The Virus from 2021-07-05T09:49:59
Luke O’Neill has all the latest Covid developments, including more positive news on vaccines and the mask that can detect the virus.
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Postponement Of Indoor Hospitality Is On The Agenda With Our Friday Forum from 2021-07-02T14:55:27
The postponement of indoor hospitality and the ongoing housing crisis is on the agenda on our Friday Forum with Richard Bruton of Fine Gael and Mairéad Farrell of Sinn Féin.
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Are Traveller Students Being Unfairly Put On Reduced Timetables? from 2021-07-02T14:37:59
Are Traveller students being unfairly put on reduced timetables? To discuss this and more Pat was joined on the show by Tracey Reilly, Pavee Point representative.
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Why Affordable Housing Could Earn State Money Over Time from 2021-07-02T14:19:16
Pat was joinedby Hugh Brennan CEO of O’Cualann Co-Housing Alliance. on the show this morning to discuss why investing in affordable homes to alleviate declining homeownership could end up earning ...
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Chef Gareth Mullins Has A Tasty Refreshing Treat In Store For Your Summer Table from 2021-07-02T13:53:03
Chef Gareth Mullins has a tasty and refreshing treat in store for your summer table. Today he features a recipe for Chermoula Prawns with lemon, baby gem, feta, and mint salad.
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Keep It Local: Big Bang Comics In Dundrum from 2021-07-02T12:17:26
Big Bang Comics is located in Dundrum. They’ve been open 10 years, first in smaller premises and then about 7 years ago, moved to a bigger one. It is owned by John Hendrick and Bruno Batista is the...
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We look At A Return To Outdoor Events from 2021-07-02T11:32:40
Could we see several thousand punters going through the gates for the Galway races or rugby fans in full voice at the Aviva? We look at a return to outdoor events with CEO of Galway Racecourse, Mic...
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Are We Powerless To Stop The New Delta Wave? from 2021-07-02T10:54:27
Is Ireland powerless to stop the fourth wave of Covid? This morning on the show Pat was joined by Prof Paul Moynagh, Professor of Immunology at Maynooth, and Dr Denis McCauley, Chair of IMO’s GP Co...
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Euro Quarterfinals, Golf and Tennis A Busy Weekend Of Sport from 2021-07-02T10:15:47
Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball looks ahead to the Euro Quarterfinals, we find out how the Irish are faring out in Mount Juliet. Also, exciting action on the tennis courts as we enter Day five of Wi...
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A Expert Group Established To Explore The Use Of Rapid Antigen Testing from 2021-07-02T09:56:16
Pat was joined on the show this morning Prof Mary Horgan Professor School of Medicine in UCC and Consultant in Infectious Diseases CUH who is the head of new expert group established to explore the...
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Girls Like You:The Long Road Back from Bessborough from 2021-07-01T17:36:58
What would you do if you found yourself pregnant, at fifteen years of age, in the early 1970s Ireland? We talk to the author of Girls Like You, a memoir of the author’s experience of Bessborough H...
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A Six Fold Increase In Cocaine Use Among Young Women from 2021-07-01T17:17:09
A new survey from the Irish National Drug and Alcohol Survey shows a massive jump in cocaine use among young women here. Pat was joined on the show by Kevin a caller to the show with his view on th...
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Huge Delays To The Provision Of Public Toilets Across Dublin from 2021-07-01T15:23:39
There are huge delays to the provision of public toilets across Dublin. To discuss this is seems to be the case is Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town.
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Alastair Campbell On Football, The Mood Of The Nation And The State Of The Tory Party from 2021-07-01T14:45:39
Alastair Campbell joined Pat on the show this morning and he discusses the recent football victory, the mood of the nation and the state of the Tory party.
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Keep It Local: Black Hen Designs In Roscommon from 2021-07-01T14:10:03
Black Hen Designs make a range of contemporary framed illustrations on glass-based around Irish wildlife and nature. They also have a personalised gift range for special occasions. By printing on ...
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Sean Defoe Reports On The Highs And Lows Of A Year Of The Coalition from 2021-07-01T13:32:22
Sean Defoe our Political Correspondent reports on the highs and lows of a year of the coalition.
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Bill Cosby Walks Free While Britney Spears Remains Under Conservatorship from 2021-07-01T11:05:46
Bill Cosby walks free while Britney Spears remains under conservatorship. Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio joined Pat from stateside with an update on these stories.
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Minister Stephen Donnelly On Reopening And Antigen Testing from 2021-07-01T10:42:05
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss reopening, antigen testing, and trouble in Fianna Fáil.
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Science With Luke: What Did We Learn From Pilot Events In The UK? from 2021-07-01T10:12:10
Professor Luke O’Neill on Modelling, AZ / Pfizer combo 9 times stronger than AZ double shot. Pilot events in the UK. what was learnt?
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A Parish Priest Vows To Go Ahead With Confirmations And Communions from 2021-06-30T18:36:53
In defiance of the Tanaiste, a parish priest vows to continue ahead with confirmations and communions. Fr Michael Toomey, administrator of the parishes of Ardfinnan, Ballybacon and Grange, and Newc...
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'Keep It Local' Redlane Boutique Co Waterford from 2021-06-30T15:35:24
Redlane is a ladies fashion retailer based in Tramore, Co. Waterford. It originally opened as a boutique in 2005. An online store opened in 2008, meaning it was one of the first independent fashion...
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Soaring House Prices In Drogheda And What Is Driving It? from 2021-06-30T15:20:54
With house property soaring nationwide, Drogheda is keenly feeling the effects of poor housing supply. For more on this Pat was joined this morning by Gary Little from Property Partners Little: Dro...
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Behind The Movie Scenes Of 'Bugsy' From 1991 from 2021-06-30T14:09:38
This week Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of 1991 stylish gangster classic Bugsy.
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A Campaign For A Fast-Tracked Regeneration Of The Oliver Bond Flats from 2021-06-30T13:13:21
Lynette Lyons is a long-time resident of Oliver Bond flats joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about the residents’ group’s campaign for better housing and fast-tracked regeneration of the ...
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The Popularity Of Online Raffles And The Rules That Apply from 2021-06-30T12:12:05
Recently there has been a craze of online raffles and competitions appearing over social media.
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Plans To Reopen Indoor Dining Shelved from 2021-06-30T11:00:20
Further delays to reopening with a compromise for those who have been vaccinated, is it the best way forward for now or exclusionary? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Pete Lunn, Hea...
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Green Scene: Canada's Record Heatwave from 2021-06-30T10:24:21
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir is Director of MaREI the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine joined Pat this morning for this week's 'Green Scene'. Today Brian takes a look at Canada's ...
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Is Football Coming Home To England ? from 2021-06-30T10:09:27
Could 55 years of hurt be coming to an end? Southgate's men march into the quarter-finals after they dispatched the Germans. We get a reaction from England with football fan Enda Brady New Correspo...
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Motoring: How To Get The Best Post Lockdown Deals from 2021-06-29T15:43:24
Post-lockdown deals and the best way to pay for your new car, Motoring Correspondent with the Sunday Independent Ger Herbert joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss.
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We Get The International Covid Picture From Brazil, Israel and Africa from 2021-06-29T15:36:23
We get the international Covid picture as we hear from Brazil, Israel, and Africa with John McDermott, Chief Africa Correspondent for The Economist, Sam Cowie, British journalist in Brazil, and All...
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Technology: The new Samsung Neo QLED 4K TV from 2021-06-29T15:03:15
Jess Kelly joins us to take a look at the new Samsung Neo QLED 4K tv and answer all your tech-related questions.
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'Keep It Local' Dublin Crystal Gifts And Awards from 2021-06-29T14:50:14
Dublin Crystal is based in Dundrum. It’s owned by Martin Taylor and his wife Janet. Martin is the son of founder Edward F Taylor. They sell crystal gifts, awards trophies, etc. They also repair cry...
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Will The Switch To Home Working Make Gender Inequality Worse? from 2021-06-29T14:18:53
Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Director & Founder of Robertson Cooper, 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology & Health at MBS Manchester University joined Pat this morning to d...
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Mortgage Approvals Increase Puts Pressure In The Already Overheating Housing market. from 2021-06-29T13:47:21
Nearly 4,700 people were approved for a mortgage in the month of May, a 150% increase on the same month last year. Pat was joined this morning by Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor with the I...
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Irish Water Calls On The Public To Conserve Water During The Warm Weather from 2021-06-29T13:01:22
Irish Water are calling on the public to conserve water during the warm weather. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show this morning by Tom Cuddy Head of Asset Operations and he explai...
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Pharmacies Are Seeing Significant Vaccine Wastage from 2021-06-29T10:43:57
Wildly pessimistic projections could see significant delays in reopening indoor hospitality and pharmacies are seeing significant vaccine wastage. To discuss this and more Pat has joined Kingston M...
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"It's revenge for all the homework." Sponsored headshave for classmate's cancer treatment from 2021-06-29T09:00:51
The pupils of St Mary's Convent Primary School 6th class in Trim decided to do a charity head shave of their teacher's long hair. A classmate Muireann Casey has undergone cancer treatment made poss...
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Ask The Expert: Financial Planning from 2021-06-28T13:27:04
Our expert today was David Quinn, Managing Director Of Investwise Financial Planning and he helped listeners with their financial questions.
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Keep It Local: Myo A Small Café In Cork from 2021-06-28T12:53:06
Liam Mullaney is the owner of Myo Café in Cork which was established in 2015. They serve savory foods, sweet treats, organic coffee, loose leaf teas and CBD products seven days per week. They have ...
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Hear The Grim Details Into A Report Into China's Detention Regime from 2021-06-28T12:38:10
Laura Harth, Campaign Director | Safeguard Defenders on this new report ‘Locked up’ which details China’s use of secret detention without trial joined Pat on the show.
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Matt Hancock Resigns After Breaking Social Distancing Rules from 2021-06-28T12:23:55
Matt Hancock falls on his sword after breaking social distancing rules as Sajid Javid is called back into the fold. George Parker, Political Editor Financial Times gave us his reaction and analysis...
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Singer Turned Podcaster Niall Breslin Speaks About His Mental Health During Covid from 2021-06-28T12:03:58
Singer turned Podcaster Niall Breslin speaks to us about his mental health during covid and ‘Where is my mind’ podcast tour which covers a diverse ground in terms of subject matter and interviewees...
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Will The Introduction Of Covid Travel Certs Save Our Struggling Aviation Sector? from 2021-06-28T11:48:42
Enda Corneille, Emirates Country Manager for Ireland joined Pat on the show.
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Should We Delay The Reopening Of Indoor Hospitality? from 2021-06-28T11:13:37
Paul Moynagh Professor of Immunology and Director of the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health research at Maynooth University and Padraig Cribben CEO of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland ...
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Eoin Sheahan Looks Back On A Busy Weekend Of Sport from 2021-06-28T10:47:16
Was this Ronaldo’s last outing at the Euros, are the Dubs taking over ladies football and how did the Lions fare in their first outing under new captain Conor Murray. Off the Ball’s Eoin Sheahan jo...
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House Prices Are Up 13% In The Past 12 Months, New Reports Reveal from 2021-06-28T10:20:54
Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor of Social Policy at Maynooth University discussed the latest Daft.ie and Myhome.ie reports with Pat on the show. With house prices soaring yet again, we’ll be discu...
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Luke O'Neill: Covid-19 Deaths In The U.S. Now In People Who Weren't Vaccinated from 2021-06-28T09:56:02
Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin??joined Pat to discuss how all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. now are in people who weren’t vaccinated.
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Keep It Local: Padison & Yule - A Gift Shop In Dublin from 2021-06-25T16:11:43
Padison & Yule is a gift shop on College Green in Dublin. Until the pandemic hit, it was a fairly recognizable tourist shop owned by Paddy Curran. After being shut for most of the year, Paddy t...
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Gareth Mullins Shares His Recipe For Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from 2021-06-25T15:53:25
Fancy making the perfect double chocolate chip cookie? Gareth Mullins shared his recipe with Pat on the show this morning.
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Terry Sheridan Brings Us All The News From The States from 2021-06-25T15:45:57
The Derek Chauvin trial, Britney Spears, and the Miami apartment collapse. All that and more with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.
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The Swedish Parliament Has Voted ‘No Confidence In Their Prime Minister from 2021-06-25T15:29:39
The Swedish parliament has voted ‘no confidence in the Prime Minister after refusing to reverse plans to exempt new-build apartments from rent caps. Stockholm-based journalist Philip O’Connor join...
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The Horrific Crimes Of Former Scout Leader David Barry from 2021-06-25T14:53:48
Ralph Riegel Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent spoke to Pat this morning to discuss the horrific crimes of former Scout leader David Barry, who has been jailed for five years for in...
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Eoin Sheahan Brings Us All The Sporting News from 2021-06-25T14:31:46
We get the latest from the Lions, Euro 2020 and all the weekend’s GAA action with Off The Ball’s Eoin Sheahan.
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Should Communions Go Ahead This Summer? from 2021-06-25T14:02:05
David Quinn, Iona Institute and columnist with the Irish Catholic joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss if the celebration of communion should go ahead this summer.
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Will The Planned Return Of Indoor Hospitality Be Pushed out? from 2021-06-25T11:49:20
Will the planned return of indoor hospitality be pushed out? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Dr. Ray Walley, member of the National Covid-19 GP Liaison Committee and former preside...
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Paul Williams On The 25th Anniversary Of The Murder Of Veronica Guerin from 2021-06-25T10:33:07
The murder of Veronica Guerin rocked the nation to its core. Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of the killing of the Sunday Independent crime reporter by tom ‘dutchy’ holland. The assassination...
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Boxed With John Fardy Revisits 'Cracker' from 2021-06-24T15:24:42
John Fardy joins us for another installment of ‘Boxed’ with a police drama that acted as a vehicle for savage social commentary, Jimmy McGovern’s Cracker.
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'Keep It Local: ITSUITS A Men's Formalwear Shop in Cork from 2021-06-24T15:16:38
Martin Hennigan set up ITSUITS a year before the pandemic hit. After training as an accountant in CIT, he went into a government job but as he came to 50, he decided a change in career was on the c...
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Is ‘Rightsizing’ Just A Tiny Part Of A Much Bigger Crisis The Government Can’t Figure Out? from 2021-06-24T15:07:51
Is ‘rightsizing’ just a tiny part of a much bigger crisis the government can’t figure out? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show this morning by Alice Leahy, Director of Services at th...
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What Mexico’s Recent Far Reaching Elections Mean For the Country from 2021-06-24T14:55:33
The unprecedented violence that marked Mexico’s recent far-reaching elections. With Will Grant, BBC's Mexico, Central America, and Cuba Correspondent joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss ...
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Author Karin Slaughter On Her New Novel 'False Witness' from 2021-06-24T14:29:33
Author Karin Slaughter spoke to Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new novel ‘False Witness’.
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Science With Luke: How Long It Takes For The Virus To Die When Exposed To Direct Sunlight from 2021-06-24T13:42:09
Luke O’Neill joined Pat on the show this morning and discussed how long it takes for the virus to die when exposed to direct sunlight and rapid testing at Royal Hospital Kilmainham gig.
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Reflections From A Career In Child Protection from 2021-06-24T13:22:53
Spat on, attacked, sued, and slandered. We hear about Paul Harrison’s long and colorful career in child protection services which is detailed in a new book '‘Hanged If You Do'. Paul joined Pat on t...
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Dr. Colm Henry On Concerns Around The Delta Variant from 2021-06-24T13:07:38
Dr. Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer At The HSE joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss concerns around the Delta variant and the ongoing vaccine rollout.
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Jeffrey Donaldson to be new DUP leader; but why has Irish language proved so controversial up North? from 2021-06-23T18:52:28
Jeffrey Donaldson was yesterday all but confirmed as the new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.
But how tough of a job does the he have as the new leader of the DUP?
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Most Irish Renters Feel Hopeless About Their Prospects Of Owning A Home from 2021-06-23T14:25:08
Pat was joined on the show by David Hall, CEO of Mortgages Ireland to discuss why most Irish renters feel completely hopeless about their prospects of owning a home.
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A New Free Counselling Portal Exclusively For Frontline Healthcare Workers from 2021-06-23T14:16:07
Ireland’s newest charity Heroes Aid will be catering to the needs of frontline healthcare workers across the country. It is a new free counselling portal exclusively for frontline healthcare worker...
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How To Make The Best Of The Fine Weather In the Garden from 2021-06-23T13:47:47
Our resident gardening expert Paraic Horkan tells us how to make the best of the fine weather and answered listeners gardening questions that came in this morning on the show.
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We Catch Up With The Fishermen Ahead Of Their Protest from 2021-06-23T13:13:12
Patrick Murphy CEO of Irish South and West Fish Producers’ Organisation spoke to Pat this morning to discuss why there are protesting today and the struggles the industry and their livelyhoods have...
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Green Scene: The Alarming Decline In The Bee Population from 2021-06-23T12:08:03
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir is Director of MaREI – the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine joined Pat for this week's 'Green Scene'. Today Brian discussed the alarming decline in th...
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"It's Been A Crazy Experience" The Leaving Certs Of 2021 from 2021-06-23T12:06:39
More than 63,000 Leaving Certificate students are coming to the end of their exams.
Many students are doing a mix of both written and accredited graded exams.
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The Consequences Of The Fake Polling Company Debacle For Ireland’s Elections from 2021-06-23T11:19:27
We hear about the consequences of the fake polling company debacle for Ireland’s elections with Ethan Shattock is a Ph.D. researcher and tutor of law at Maynooth.
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Behind The Movies Scenes Of The 1985 Film 'Witness' from 2021-06-23T10:53:56
We are back in the movies and today Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of Peter Weir’s ‘Witness’ from 1985.
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Is Next Month's Reopening In Doubt? from 2021-06-23T10:35
A note of caution from Micheal Martin yesterday puts next month's reopening in doubt and why are some people not showing up for their second jab? To discuss this Pat was joined this morning on the ...
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Keep It Local: Foam Cafe In Bundoran Co Donegal from 2021-06-23T09:23:38
Continuing our 'Keep It Local' campaign Pat was joined on the show by Noah Lane of Foam Cafe.
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Tech With Jess: A New Huawei Smart Band 6 from 2021-06-22T17:12:55
We hear all about the new Huawei Smart Band 6 and why Amazon are destroying huge amounts of stock in their UK warehouses with our Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
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Actor Mark O'Halloran Who Cannot Get A Mortgage Despite A Successful Acting Career from 2021-06-22T15:08:09
Mark O’Halloran, Actor & Writer joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss how as a successful actor in cinema and on stage he finds it near to impossible to get a mortgage.
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Should Cars Be Treated Like Plastic Bags With Levies Put On Their Use? from 2021-06-22T14:22:22
Should cars be treated like plastic bags with levies put on their use? Green Party MEP Ciarán Cuffe joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the subject which was raised at a Trinity College ...
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We Get The Latest On The Fight Against Covid-1 Around Europe from 2021-06-22T11:10:40
We’ll have the latest on the fight against Covid-19 is going across the European continent. Pat was joined on the show by Thomas Sparrow, German Correspondent, Graham Keeley, Spain Correspondent fo...
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How Soon Before The Highly Transmissible Delta Variant Is The Dominant Strain Here? from 2021-06-22T10:31:03
How soon before the highly transmissible delta variant is the dominant strain here? Not long, if current figures are correct. Prof. Sam McConkey Infectious Disease Specialist, Head of Dept. of Inte...
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Henry's Campervan Tour: National Heritage Park, Wexford. from 2021-06-22T09:00:54
It’s the final day of Henry's Campervan Tour from Ballybunion to Brittas Bay, Henry McKean has taken to the highways and byways of Ireland in his trusty campervan to discover some of our beautiful ...
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Keep It Local : The Phoneboxman from 2021-06-21T17:34:15
Continuing our series 'Keep It Local' Pat was joined on the show this morning by Paul Murphy and he is the Phoneboxman. He restores and sells original Irish phone boxes. As a result of demand and c...
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Advice For Students Completing Their CAO Application from 2021-06-21T15:02:36
As the Leaving Cert begins to wind down, guidance counsellor Brian Mooney joined Pat with tips and advice for students completing their CAO application.
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Science With Luke O'Neill: The Different Symptoms Of The Delta Variant from 2021-06-21T14:34:43
Luke O’Neill joined Pat on the show this morning and discussed with Pat the different symptoms of the delta variant.
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Ask The Expert: Aisling Higgins, Clinical Audiologist Blackberry Hearing from 2021-06-21T13:21:56
Our expert this week was Aisling Higgins, clinical Audiologist Blackberry Hearing and she joined Pat this morning to discuss remote care, a new service that allows hearing aids to be adjusted remot...
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Author Joseph Knox On This New Movie True Crime Story from 2021-06-21T10:58:05
Author Joseph Knox joined Pat this morning to discuss his unique new novel True Crime Story, which subverts the crime genre and blurs the lines between fact and fiction.
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Another Blow To Our Outdoor Summer from 2021-06-21T10:28:23
Gardaí have said that pubs and restaurants are not allowed to serve alcohol in recently set-up seating areas outside premises as they are not permitted under licensing laws. For reaction, Pat was j...
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"The most stunning castle in the land." Henry's Campervan Tour hits Lismore Castle from 2021-06-21T10:26:20
It’s Day six of Henry's Campervan Tour from Ballybunion to Brittas Bay, Henry McKean is taking to the highways and byways of Ireland in his trusty campervan to discover some of our beautiful countr...
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Keep It Local: Cloon Keen - A Perfumery Based In Connemara from 2021-06-18T16:49:26
Cloon Keen is a perfumery based in Connemara. They manufacture all of their own products. They have two stores - one in Galway and one in Powerscourt Townhouse. Their perfumes are inspired by a sen...
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The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association’s Reaction To Dr Tony Holohan’s Warnings Against Travel For The Unvaccinated from 2021-06-18T16:41:47
We hear the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association’s reaction to Dr Tony Holohan’s warnings against travel for the unvaccinated. Capt Simon Croghan is Vice-President of administration with the Irish A...
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A 600 Kilometre Journey For Alannah Aged 4 Every Week To Receive Chemotherapy from 2021-06-18T16:07:52
Alannah Foley began treatment last month due to the growth of a tumour in her eye. However she has to travel from her home in Killorglin, Co Kerry to Crumlin Children's Hospital in Dublin every wee...
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Learn How To Cook Delicious Asparagus, Potato And Parmesan Tart from 2021-06-18T15:36:06
Learn how to cook delicious asparagus, potato, and parmesan tart with chef Gareth Mullins.
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A Busy Weekend Of Sport Ahead from 2021-06-18T14:41:35
Euro 2020 continues, spectators return to Croke Park and the US Open tees off in San Diego. With a preview of what is going to be a busy weekend of sport Pat was joined on the show by Off The Bal...
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How Global Herd Immunity Could Be Achieved As Early As January from 2021-06-18T14:23:25
Former Editor of the Economist Bill Emmott joined Pat on the show this morning to explain how global herd immunity could be achieved as early as January.
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Dr Peter Boylan On Government Concerns Of Ownership of National Maternity Hospital from 2021-06-18T14:08:27
The government has publicly expressed concerns regarding the ownership of the National Maternity Hospital after it emerged that the State has tried to buy the land the new hospital will be built on...
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"I had the best night sleep all week." Brittas Bay: Henry's Campervan Tour Day 5 from 2021-06-18T11:32:11
It’s Day five of Henry Campervan Tour from Ballybunion to Brittas Bay, Henry McKean is taking to the highways and byways of Ireland in his trusty campervan to discover some of our beautiful country...
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Edwin Poots’s Short Leadership Of The DUP Has Come To An End from 2021-06-18T10:51:32
Edwin Poots’s short, disastrous leadership of the DUP has come to an end. With reaction to this news, Pat was joined on the show by Julian O'Neill, BBC NI home affairs correspondent, Billy Hutchins...
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"Charles Fort once was a hippy campsite." Kinsale: Henry's Campervan Tour from 2021-06-16T19:31:35
It's Day 3 of Henry's Campervan Tour. Henry McKean travels in a campervan between Ballybunion and Brittas Bay. Today Henry pulls up in Kinsale at Charles Fort and meets historical tour guide Barry ...
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Behind The Movie Scenes Of 'The Sting' from 2021-06-16T16:40:07
Bill Hughes brings us behind the movie scenes of the classic 'film 'The Sting'
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Could Covid-19 Alarms Soon Sit Alongside Fire Alarms In Our Classrooms And offices? from 2021-06-16T16:28:18
Could Covid-19 alarms soon sit alongside fire alarms in our classrooms and offices? To discuss new Covid-19 Air Monitor technology and its implications Pat was joined this morning by Professor Jame...
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Keep It Local: Coach House Coffee In Kilmacthomas Co Waterford from 2021-06-16T14:56:01
Coach House Coffee is a café located in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford. The premises is located in the beautiful setting of a former Famine Workhouse on the outskirts of the village at the midway p...
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Green Scene: The Goldman Environmental Prize Honours Grassroots Environmental Heroes from 2021-06-16T14:46:43
The Goldman Environmental Prize honours grassroots environmental heroes from across the globe. Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir will be joining me to discuss the incredible stories of the prize winners...
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Green Scene: Award-winning environmentalists from 2021-06-16T14:41:27
On this week's Green Scene Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir Director of MaREI – the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine discusses the Goldman environmental prize winners and their outsta...
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Keep Watering And Feeding Your Garden Plants from 2021-06-16T14:36:46
The warm weather means watering and feeding plants is key to keeping your garden flowering and fancy this summer. Paraic Horkan gave Pat loads of tips and advice for keeping your garden in tip-top ...
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Councils To Use Drones And Bodycams To Combat Illegal Dumping from 2021-06-16T10:58:38
Could we soon see an end to the ineffectual policing and prosecution of illegal dumping here with the introduction of new legislation or will the issues of GDPR and surveillance persist? To discuss...
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Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien On The Government MICA Redress Scheme from 2021-06-16T10:49:29
Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien will be joined Pat to discuss the government’s MICA redress scheme and plans to oblige that 100% of public land in Dublin and Cork be used for affordable or soc...
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Has The Last 18 Months Made You Consider Changing Careers? from 2021-06-16T09:51:09
Has the pandemic brought you to the realisation that you could be happier with your career? Making a big job change can mean risk, retraining, and starting over is it worth it and where do you star...
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Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s Strong Speech In Favour Of A United Ireland from 2021-06-16T09:29:33
Newstalk Political Correspondent Sean Defoe joined Pat with all the details and reaction on Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s strong speech in favour of a united Ireland.
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Report: Will Younger People Be As Keen To Take The Vaccine? from 2021-06-15T19:05:03
Are younger people as keen to take the vaccine as old people are? Our reporter Adrian Harmon found out the view of the younger generation and will there be an increase in vaccine hestancy.
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We Hear About A BBQ That Has Wifi And Bluetooth from 2021-06-15T16:46:47
Barbeque season is well and truly here so why not consider investing in a grill with some built-in tech. Jess Kelly joined Pat with all the details and answers listeners' tech questions.
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Keep It Local: Ghost Boutique In Rathnew Co Wicklow from 2021-06-15T15:28:34
As part of our Keep It Local series today we hear about Ghost Boutique which was set up in 2010 by a Mother, daughter team Jenny and Leonie. Their aim is to deliver runway fashion at amazing prices...
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Show Me The Money ! One Estate Agents Asks Before Viewings from 2021-06-15T15:21:57
Show me the money! Why estate agent Savills is asking people to disclose proof of how much they can afford to pay before allowing them to even view properties at a new housing development in Dublin...
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Travel Bans, Greater Quarantine Restrictions And Antigen Testing from 2021-06-15T14:10:40
Travel bans, greater quarantine restrictions and antigen testing Pat discuss all with Dr Denis McCauley, GP in Stranorlar, Donegal & Chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committee.
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Plans To Fully Reopen Universities From September from 2021-06-15T10:56:34
NUIG President Ciarán Ó Hógartaigh joined Pat to discuss exciting plans to fully reopen universities from September.
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The Mystery Of Peter Bergmann from 2021-06-15T10:43:27
12 years ago, this week, a man who called himself Peter Bergmann checked into a hotel in Sligo, a few short days later his body was found on a nearby beach - mystery still surrounds this man and hi...
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RCSI Study Has Identified The Link Between Covid-19 And Blood Clotting from 2021-06-15T10:27:44
ARCSI study has identified the link between Covid-19 and blood clotting. Pat was joined on the show by the author of that study Jamie O’Sullivan, Research Lecturer Irish Centre for Vascular Biology...
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"It's a pop up hotel on wheels." Henry's Campervan tour: Advice from 2021-06-15T10:26:02
It's Day two of Henry's Camper Van Tour, today he makes his way from Ballybunion to Kenmare and onto West Cork. Meeting staycationers along the way. Henry has admitted he's finding it hard to get u...
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Could There Be A Potential Revision Of Rules For UK Passengers Arriving To Ireland from 2021-06-14T19:12:53
With the Delta variant cases stacking up in the UK, is it time to seriously tighten quarantine rules for passengers arriving here? David Cullinane SF TD Waterford and Spokesperson for Health spoke ...
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Keep It Local: Mantra Living from 2021-06-14T15:26:29
In the first of our new series called ‘Keep it Local,’ Pat spoke to a Monaghan furniture store looking to inspire your inner interior designer.
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Science: Could The Delta Variant Scupper The Progress Of The Vaccination Programme? from 2021-06-14T15:25:16
Could the Delta variant scupper the progress of the vaccination programme? Professor Luke O’Neill discussed this and more with Pat on the show this morning.
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A Lookback On The Weekend Of Sport With Eoin Sheahan from 2021-06-14T14:46:53
Eoin Sheahan looks back on the weekend of sport with a review of Euro 2020 GAA League finals and the French Open.
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Ask The Expert: Dr Arthur Cummings, Ophthalmologist from 2021-06-14T14:37:49
Our expert today was Dr. Arthur Cummings, Ophthalmologist, and Medical Director at Wellington Eye Clinic and he discussed pollen affecting the eyesight, this month is Global Vision Correction Month...
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Is There Accommodation For The Class Of 2021? from 2021-06-14T13:29:54
One of the biggest headaches and financial strains on a student and their family is their accommodation, but are the digs out there for September? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show...
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A Family Home Which Is Literally Falling Apart Due To Pyrite Contamination from 2021-06-14T10:38:26
Tomorrow, families affected by pyrite damage will demonstrate outside the national convention centre to demand full compensation for the irreparable damage caused to their homes. Among them will b...
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"The views are stunning." Henry's Campervan Tour in Ballybunion from 2021-06-14T10:04:51
From Ballybunion to Brittas Bay, Henry McKean is taking to the highways and byways of Ireland in his trusty campervan to discover some of our beautiful country’s hidden gems. And to catch up with s...
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How To Make Focaccia Bread With Rosemary And Olive Oil from 2021-06-11T15:59:37
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel joined Pat this morning with a wonderful recipe for focaccia bread with rosemary and olive oil ideal for you to make at home.
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The Irish Farmers Association Nationwide Day of Action from 2021-06-11T15:43:16
Farmers in each of the 29 County Executives will hold a rally today to highlight the importance of the farming and agri-food sector to the rural economy. IFA President Tim Cullinan said critical de...
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Eoin Sheahan Preview The Weekend’s Sporting Action from 2021-06-11T14:51:20
From a titanic clash on the court at the French Open to the start of Euro 2020, Off the Ball’s Eoin Sheahan joins Pat to preview the weekend’s sporting action.
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The Golden Rules Of Fostering A Secure Financial Future For Your Family from 2021-06-11T14:30:30
David Quinn from Investwise shares the golden rules of fostering a secure financial future for your child/children.
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HSE CEO Paul Reid With An Update On The Vaccine Rollout from 2021-06-11T13:48:09
HSE chief executive Paul Reid joined Pat on the show this morning with an update on the vaccine rollout and how the health service is recovering from the cyberattack.
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Four Killings: Land Hunger, Murder And A Family In The Irish Revolution from 2021-06-11T11:34:53
Author, broadcaster, and historian Myles Dungan joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about his book ‘four killings’ which tells the story of the fate of a single-family during the Irish revo...
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Report: Are Our Coastal Towns Ready For An Influx Of Visitors? from 2021-06-11T11:10:37
It’s to be the Summer of staycations but are our coastal towns ready for an influx of visitors? Our reporter Josh Crosbie has visited some tourist hotspots along the western coast to find out.
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Joe Biden Is Proclaiming "America's back!" But What Will That Mean For The G7 Meeting? from 2021-06-11T10:38:32
Joe Biden is proclaiming "America's back!" but what will that mean for this weekend's G7 conference? Professor Scott Lucas joined me to discuss what will the G7 meeting bring this weekend.
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Is The UK Relaxing Their Lockdown Rules Too Fast? from 2021-06-10T19:31:05
As red flags continue to be raised in the UK about their imminent reopening, Pat was joined this morning by British virologist Prof. Deenan Pillay about whether they are relaxing rules too fast.
Pete The Vet Explains The Warning Signs Of A Dangerous Dog from 2021-06-10T19:20:08
Pete the Vet joined Pat this morning to explain the warning signs of a dangerous dog and what you can do if you’re concerned that your pet might snap.
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Science With Luke: Why The Flu Has Been Nonexistent During Covid from 2021-06-10T15:35:54
Prof Luke O'Neill joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss why the flu has been nonexistent during covid. He also has news and updates from the world of science and covid.
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A Mother Talks About Her Grief At Losing Her Young Son Daragh from 2021-06-10T14:52:47
Coleen who is the mother of Daragh an 11-year-old who died after a battle with aggressive lymphoma has said talking about her son helps her with her grief. Daragh from Co Louth, who also had autism...
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Boxed With John Fardy: The UK Office from 2021-06-10T14:17:57
John Fardy will take us through another great box set - this time he’s chosen the UK iteration of The Office, home to the world's best, or perhaps worst, boss - David Brent.
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Author Of The New York Times Best Seller The Silent Patient from 2021-06-10T13:51:15
Author of the New York Times best-seller The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides joined Pat to chat about his new book.
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"People are earning more on the PUP than they were in their part-time roles" from 2021-06-10T13:11:15
It's being claimed that some young people are refusing to give up the pandemic unemployment payment and return to work.
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Save Tolka Park Campaign from 2021-06-10T11:01:23
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition against plans by Dublin City Council to sell Tolka Park. We hear why the League of Ireland grounds is so important to them with Shane Dawson, Spokesper...
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Will The Irish Aviation Industry Ever Recover Without Adopting Rapid Antigen Testing from 2021-06-10T10:42:37
Will the Irish aviation industry ever recover without adopting rapid antigen testing and reopening the Common Travel Area? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show this morning by Captain Simo...
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Green Scene: What Is Sea Snot ! from 2021-06-09T20:10:53
Have you heard of “sea snot?” Dare you find out what it is? On this week's Green Scene Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir Director of MaREI – the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine discus...
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Report: Flood Issue For Residents In Roscommon Finally Being Fixed from 2021-06-09T14:47:32
Farms, homes, and livelihoods have been destroyed from the flooding in Lough Funshanagh in Roscommon in recent years, but there has been some good news for residents in recent days. Our reporter Si...
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Ratko Mladic Loses Appeal Over Genocide Conviction from 2021-06-09T14:14:24
Ratko Mladic, the “Butcher of Bosnia” will spend the rest of his life in prison after a final appeal failed. For more on this story, Pat was joined on the show this morning by Garret Patrick Kelly,...
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How To Plant Some Summer Colour In Your Garden from 2021-06-09T13:33:57
Paraic Horkan joined Pat with advice on planting some summer colour in your garden with Perennial Cottage garden plants and tips and advice other key things to do in the garden this week.
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Skin Care Advice During These Summer Months from 2021-06-09T13:27:39
Selene Daly discusses skin cancer concerns and answers listeners' questions on skincare.
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Reaction As Cabinet To Bring Plans To Protect Tenants Impacted By Covid-19 from 2021-06-09T12:12:15
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien is expected to bring a plan to Cabinet that would protect tenants impacted by Covid-19 from rent increases and evictions until next January. For more on this P...
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Behind The Movie Scenes Of 'UP' from 2021-06-09T10:55:25
Bill Hughes brings us another Behind the Scenes look at the world of cinema: This week it's Pixar's "Up"
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The Conspiracy Files: QAnon from 2021-06-08T15:41:27
From the fringes of the internet to the steps of the US Capitol, our Conspiracy Theories series with Simon Tierney looks at QAnon.
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Tech: What Apple Have Announced At Their Annual Showcase from 2021-06-08T15:40:09
Our Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly answers listeners' tech questions and brings us news on what Apple have announced at their annual showcase.
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'Life On A Knife Edge' by Dr Rahul Jandial from 2021-06-08T13:30:50
One of the world’s most renowned Neurosurgeons, Dr Rahul Jandial, joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about about dropping out of college, life and death decisions, and his book ‘Life On A ...
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Advice For The Leaving Cert Class Of 2021 from 2021-06-08T10:50:22
On the eve of the written Leaving Cert paper, we’ll get some advice for and hear from the class of 2021.
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Science: Would Pfizer As A Second Jab After Astra Zeneca Be A Better Option For Over 60s from 2021-06-08T09:59:15
Professor Luke O’Neill joins Pat on the show this morning and examines whether giving Pfizer as a second jab after Astra Zeneca could be a better option for over 60s.
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The Volunteer Lifeguards Of Lahinch Calling For Increased Supports from 2021-06-04T12:40:16
People are being urged to abide by water safety rules this bank holiday weekend.
It comes as more than 40 beach-goers in Co Clare had to be rescued by surf instructors last Sunday.
Comedian Karl Spain Takes A Look At What The Summer Holds For Performers from 2021-06-04T12:30:13
Comedian Karl Spain chats to me about making the most of being locked out of the comedy clubs- and what the summer holds for performers.
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Gareth Mullins Gives Us Some Tips For The Perfect Picnic from 2021-06-04T11:50:44
Fancy a picnic to go along with the nice weather this weekend? Chef Gareth Mullins will be along with some tips. Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Marker Hotel joined Pat in Whelans.
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Reaction From Last Nights Victory For The Republic Of Ireland Over Andorra from 2021-06-04T11:13:35
The Republic of Ireland's blushes were saved yesterday against Andorra but they didn't make it easy for themselves. Daniel McDonnell, Irish Independent Football Correspondent reviews the game.
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A Look Back On The Week's News Stories With The Friday Forum from 2021-06-04T10:41:35
We look back on the week's news stories with our Friday Forum Panel, Fine Gael TD for Galway East Ciaran Cannon, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal Louise O’ Reilly and Gerard Howlin, Public affairs co...
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Prepping For The Big Return Of Gigs from 2021-06-04T10:15:58
Gigs are nearly back and you would be hard-pressed to find two people more excited than Whelans manager Dave Allen and Hotpress Deputy Editor, Stuart Clark who joined Pat live from Whelans.
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Should We Appoint A Public Realm Czar For The Capital from 2021-06-04T09:50:15
With everybody outdoors this summer, is it high time we appointed a public realm Czar for the capital? Ciaran Cuffe, Green Party MEP for Dublin gave his views on the public realm czar for Dublin.
Will Reopening Society Lead To A Change In Our Hygiene Habits? from 2021-06-03T18:58:29
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Dr. Orla Cahill to discuss whether reopening society could lead to a change in our hygiene habits.
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Minister Simon Harris On The Leaving Cert Results Delay from 2021-06-03T14:15:37
Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation, and Science joined Pat to discuss the Leaving Cert results date change and will it put pressure on college places? Al...
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The Culture And Controversy Of The Crypto Currency Market from 2021-06-03T13:52:22
Bitcoin has been making headlines over the number of weeks, and though many of us can fudge our way through a quick cryptocurrency conversation – the detail can often seem, well, cryptic. Newstalk...
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'Diary Of A Wimpy Dad' Toe Curling Tales... For Grown Ups from 2021-06-03T13:03:21
Diary of a Wimpy Dad. A decision to quit his high-powered journalism career sees David face the terrifying prospect of becoming a stay-at-home-dad, but despite all the mishaps, misadventures, and m...
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Science With Luke: Weight Gain During Lockdown from 2021-06-03T12:28:18
Professor Luke O'Neill joined Pat this morning with news and updates from the world of science and covid including Spain allows vaccine mixing, Pfizer might also have a drug to kill SARS-CoV2, wei...
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'The Killing Kind' A New Book By Jane Casey from 2021-06-02T18:45:15
'The Killing Kind' is a new standalone thriller exploring how a barrister named Ingrid Lewis who defended a client with a stalking charge soon turns on her as she is intent on finding who is out fo...
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Ireland’s First Female Major General Maureen O’Brien from 2021-06-02T18:32:35
Ireland’s first female Major General Maureen O’Brien reflects on her distinguished career and her new role as a military advisor for the UN.
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Reaction To The Changes In The Catholic Church’s Penal Code from 2021-06-02T15:11:32
Pope Francis has ordered the biggest changes to the Catholic Church’s penal code in four decades, which will force bishops to take action against clerics who abuse minors and vulnerable adults or e...
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Key Things To Do In The Garden This Week from 2021-06-02T14:37:27
Paraic Horkan joined Pat on the show today to chat about virtual bloom in the park and key things to do in the garden this week. Paraic also answered a wide selection of listeners gardening questio...
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Green Scene: How Climate Change Is To Blame For 37% Of World’s Heat Deaths from 2021-06-02T14:04:32
Professor Brian? O?Gallachóir discusses how climate change is to blame for 37% of the world’s heat deaths and how there is good news for Irish beaches as we emerge from the pandemic. Our Green Scen...
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A New Gay Byrne Documentary Airing Tonight 'Dear Gay' from 2021-06-02T11:44:20
A new Gay Byrne documentary airing tonight highlights his role as a confidant for the nation. Pat was joined on the show this morning by Gay’s daughters Suzy and Crona to chat about this new docume...
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Behind The Movie Scenes Of 'The King's Speech' from 2021-06-02T11:02:42
Bill Hughes goes behind the movie scenes of that great movie 'The King's Speech.
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The Overhaul Of Local Property Tax System from 2021-06-02T10:35:05
More taxes for hard-pressed homeowners or a long-overdue realignment? To discuss the local property tax being back on the cards for newer homes Pat was joined on the show by David Hall, CEO Mortgag...
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Tech With Jess: A Philips Projector That Costs Less Than €200 from 2021-06-01T16:18:54
Jess Kelly our Technology Correspondent joined us this morning to chat about a new Philips projector that costs less than €200 to use in your home.
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Conspiracy Theories: Is The Earth Actually Flat? from 2021-06-01T15:55:58
Are we living in a giant snow globe? Flat earth theorists would say yes. Simon Tierney investigates in the latest installment of The Conspiracy Files.
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Covid Testing & European Commission Guidelines from 2021-06-01T14:29:31
Only children under 6 are exempted from Covid testing if they want to travel abroad with their parents under updated EU rules today. EU countries can bring in an emergency brake to foreign travel i...
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A Campaign To Boast Numbers In A Local Connemara School from 2021-06-01T11:17:37
Our reporter Josh Crosbie visited the community in Connemara Co Galway who have launched a campaign to encourage people to move to the area, all in a bid to boost numbers in the local primary schoo...
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What Will The Government’s National Economic Recovery Plan Bring? from 2021-06-01T10:41:01
PUP payment winding down, green initiatives, and upskilling options all part of the government’s National Economic Recovery Plan which is unveiled today. For reaction and analysis, Pat was joined o...
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What Is The Havana Syndrome? from 2021-05-31T19:15:09
Over 130 US diplomats, spies and national security agents have fallen ill with a mysterious illness. Julian Borger, guardian World Affairs Editor joined Pat on the show to discuss what they are cal...
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Ireland's Home Retrofit Opportunities from 2021-05-31T18:58:02
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Managing Director of Electric Ireland Superhomes to hear about their ambition to deep retrofit 35,000 homes by 2030.
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Former Irish Ambassador Bobby McDonagh from 2021-05-31T18:53
Bobby McDonagh will be detailing how our sense of identity can be weaponised against us in the political sphere in an upcoming lecture on 3rd June and Bobby spoke to Pat this morning.
An Post CEO David McRedmond from 2021-05-31T15:49:14
An Post CEO David McRedmond will be joined Pat this morning to discuss the organisation’s ambitions to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
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The Damage The Pandemic Has Done To Cancer Screening Services? from 2021-05-31T15:14:50
We discuss the damage the pandemic has done to cancer screening services? And what can be done to fix it? with Prof John Crown.
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Ask The Expert : Planning Your Wedding from 2021-05-31T14:19:14
Sara Kennedy Director of Irish Wedding blog and Author of the Ultimate Wedding planning guide Ireland was our expert today and she helped listeners with their wedding planning queries.
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Prof Luke O'Neill Discusses The Recent Covid Outbreak In Australia from 2021-05-31T12:31:37
Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the recent Outbreak in Australia, will we get to go to concerts and gigs and...
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Author Louise Nealon Chats About Her New Fictional Book ‘Snowflake’ from 2021-05-31T11:18:19
Author Louise Nealon joined Pat this morning to discuss her new fictional book ‘Snowflake’ and what it’s like to get a publishing deal at a young age.
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Reaction To On Street Drinking Scenes At Weekend from 2021-05-31T10:57:56
We get reaction to those scenes in Dublin City Centre over the weekend that CMO Tony Holohan described as a”major open-air party” with Neasa Hourigan Green Party TD for Dublin, Conor Horgan spokesp...
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A look Back On The Stories Of The Week With The Friday Forum from 2021-05-28T15:27:31
We look back on the stories that made the week with our Friday Forum and joining Pat this week was Jim O’Callaghan, FF TD for Dublin Bay South and Peadar Toibin, Leader of Aontu and TD for Meath W...
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Riverdance Gets The Animated Treatment from 2021-05-28T15:06:17
Some 27 years after that Eurovision performance, Riverdance gets the animated treatment Pat was joined on the show this morning by originating producer Moya Doherty to hear all about the new movie....
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The 30th Of May Marks World MS Day from 2021-05-28T14:26:22
The 30th of May marks World MS Day which brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness and campaign with everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. Joining Pat this mornin...
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Gareth Mullins Has A Superb Barbecue Recipe Perfect For The Weekend from 2021-05-28T13:56:14
With a weekend of sunshine is on the cards, Gareth Mullins has a superb barbecue recipe for us to try this weekend.
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Reaction And Analysis To Cabinet Plans For Reopening from 2021-05-28T11:34:34
Foreign travel, indoor dining and crowds at outdoor concerts and matches we get reaction and analysis to cabinet plans for reopening with Sean Defoe, Communicorp Group Political Correspondent, Eogh...
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Report On The Crack Issue In The Suburb Of Tallaght from 2021-05-28T10:44:46
It is estimated there are up to 100 so-called crack-houses in the suburb of Tallaght. The properties are used by those who smoke crack-cocaine, some are dilapidated, abandoned houses, others are ho...
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"It's been boring." "In the music industry we questioned our purpose & self worth." #TheShowMustGoOn from 2021-05-28T10:22:33
Fourteen months have passed since the live entertainment industry shut down in Ireland. 'The Show Must Go on" is Newstalk's series celebrating everything great about the Irish entertainment indust...
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Green Scene: Can Ireland Meet A Net-Zero Energy System By 2050? from 2021-05-27T19:40:59
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir is Director of MaREI – the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine discussed if Ireland can meet a net-zero energy system by 2050? And how African forest map...
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Report: Portmarnock Golf Club Have Voted To Admit Women Members from 2021-05-27T15:26:07
After 127 years of being a men only establishment, Portmarnock golf club have finally voted to admit women members, our reporter Josh Crosbie gets reaction.
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We Debate Ireland's Planning Laws from 2021-05-27T15:20:35
Are Ireland’s planning laws too heavily weighted towards developers, or are they necessary to get homes built? To debate this on the show Pat was joined by former Environment Editor of The Irish T...
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A Brand New Play Called 'The Lobster' from 2021-05-27T15:00:56
Is the way Irish people fall in love changing? Well you can find out in a new play 'The Lobster' and Pat was joined on the show its maker Nyree Yergainharshian, theatre maker and actor.
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Should We Be Exercising More Caution In Terms Of Reopening? from 2021-05-27T14:53:12
Should we be exercising more caution in terms of reopening and what is the reaction to Failte Ireland guidelines? For more on this Pat was joined this morning by Kingston Mills, Professor in exper...
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In The Latest Installment Of ‘Boxed’ John Fardy Revisits 'Six Feet Under' from 2021-05-27T14:25:41
In the latest installment of ‘Boxed’, John Fardy takes a closer look at Alan Ball’s examination of death and family ties, ‘Six Feet Under’.
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Luke O'Neill With Updates From The World Of Science And Covid from 2021-05-27T11:52:18
Pat was once again joined on the show by Prof Luke O’Neill. This morning Luke discuss rogue antibodies, dogs and Covid19 and the risk of severe disease in cancer and immunocompromised patients.
We Discuss The Financial Burdens Of Being Single from 2021-05-27T11:27:55
With isolation accentuated by the Pandemic we look at whether society is set up unfairly for singletons, from a housing market that assumes two incomes to little things such as free delivery on tak...
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Andrew McGinley Shuts Down Facebook Page After Hurtful Comments from 2021-05-26T15:20:40
Andrew McGinley has been forced to shut down the Facebook page Conor’s Clips which he set up in memory of his three children after it was targeted by nasty trolls. Andrew joined Pat this morning as...
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Gardening Tips With Paraic Horkan from 2021-05-26T13:48:48
Paraic Horkan tells us why soil & weather conditions during May are ideal for planting climbing and wall shrubs and answers your gardening questions.
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Dominic Cummings To Be Questioned By MPs As Part Of An Ongoing Inquiry Into The Coronavirus from 2021-05-26T13:20:40
Did Boris Johnson’s estranged chief aide Dominic Cummings throw him under the bus this morning when he took MP’s questions? The prime minister's former aide, Dominic Cummings, will be questioned by...
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Grow With Aldi from 2021-05-26T13:00:15
Continuing our Grow with Aldi series, Group Managing Director of Aldi Ireland Niall O’Connor talked to Pat.
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Comedian, Musician, Actor-The Inimitable Bill Bailey from 2021-05-26T11:32:29
Bill Bailey known for his role as Manny in the sitcom Black Books and his appearances on the panel shows Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Have I Got News for You, and QI, as well as for his stand-up comed...
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In Light Of Deidre Morley's Trial, Hear How One Woman Was Able To Identify And Empathize With The Situation Deidre Was In from 2021-05-26T11:01:03
In light of Deirdre Morley’s trial and subsequent not guilty verdict by reason of insanity, we speak to Hazel Catherine Larkin who shares her story of coming close to the abyss and that she conside...
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Bill Hughes Goes Behind The Scenes Of Another Movie Classic from 2021-05-26T10:25:04
Bill Hughes television producer with Mind the Gap Films goes behind the scenes of the 1941 classic movie the little foxes starring Bette Davis
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The Latest On The Shooting Of Two Gardaí In Blanchardstown Yesterday Evening from 2021-05-26T09:47:23
Nicola Tallant, investigations editor at the Sunday World brought us up to date with the shooting in Blanchardstown where two members of An Garda Síochána were shot.
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A Review Of Some Exciting Huawei Products With Jess Kelly from 2021-05-25T16:49:52
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning with a review of the Huawei Freelace ( headphones ) and the Huawei SmartBand 6 and she also answered listeners tech queries.
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Author Shelia O'Flanagan On Her New Book 'Three Weddings And A Proposal' from 2021-05-25T15:43:52
Three weddings and a proposal. It centres around the life and tribulations of Delphine Mertens. With her brother’s wedding fast approaching Delphie realises that all her usual plus-ones are no lon...
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We Hear How The Wuhan Lab Leak Is Becoming More Credible from 2021-05-25T14:57:20
We hear how the Wuhan lab leak which hospitalised three lab staff back in November 2019 is becoming more credible with Barry O'Halloran author of He wrote 100 Days That Changed The World : The Coro...
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Guidelines For Hospitality To Be Announced Today from 2021-05-25T14:41:01
Can the hospitality sector look forward to a bumper summer with new guidelines been announced today. To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Michael O’Donovan, Cork City & County Chairperson ...
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The Conspiracy Files: 'Is Elvis Still Alive?' from 2021-05-25T14:27:20
On August 16th 1977 Elvis Presley was found dead, at the age of 42, in his bathroom at Graceland. Why do conspiracist theorists not believe this? Simon Tierney joined Pat this morning to discuss th...
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Covid Cases In Limerick Are Rising from 2021-05-25T14:18:09
There has been a surge of covid cases in Limerick, leading to a number of young adults being treated for the illness in ICU. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by journalist David Raleigh ...
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Why Is There Is So Much Opposition To The Summer Tokyo Olympics? from 2021-05-25T13:44:47
Just why is there is so much opposition to the Summer Tokyo Olympics? And can they really still go ahead? To discuss this further Pat was joined this morning byMatt Alt, Journalist for the New York...
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Global Materials Shortage Affecting The Costs Of Construction from 2021-05-25T12:15:07
One matter that is back on the agenda is the housing crisis.
A global materials shortage is now affecting the construction sector here in Ireland.
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Paul Harrington Sings A Barry Manilow Classic from 2021-05-25T10:53:47
For this week's the 'Lyrics The Thing' Paul Harrington features the wonderful Barry Manilow's 'I Write The Songs'.
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Prof. Luke O’Neill Discusses The Indian Variant And Antibodies After One Jab from 2021-05-24T19:52:04
Professor Luke O’Neill joined Pat this morning with news and updates from the world of science and also discusses the Indian variant and antibodies after one vaccine jab.
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Minister Mary Butler On The Shortage Of Services for People Suffering with Eating Disorders from 2021-05-24T19:33:38
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Minister Of State For Mental Health, Mary Butler, about a serious shortage of services for people suffering with eating disorders.
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"There is something magical about swimming in the Irish Sea." #PandemicSwimming from 2021-05-24T17:57:03
Hundreds of swimming groups have sprung up across Ireland during the pandemic but will the love of open water swimming continue after we all get back to normal? Henry McKean put on his swimming tru...
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Winchman Advanced Paramedic Sarah Courtney from 2021-05-24T16:13:48
CHC the people who provide Helicopter Search and Rescue services to the Irish Coast Guard have a problem, they cant get enough Women to apply for the Winchman positions in the company. Sarah Court...
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Fr Aidan Troy On Paris Reopening And The Spirit Of The City from 2021-05-24T15:48:56
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Fr Aidan Troy from St Joseph's Church in Paris to hear about how it was like in the city under covid and the spirit of the city as it reopens.
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We Could See Potentially Large Data Leaks Today from 2021-05-24T12:04:41
Good news and bad news with the end of July offering hope to several sectors reopening, but potentially large data leaks today in the wake of the HSE cyber attack.To discuss all the latest developm...
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'White City' A New Novel By Kevin Power from 2021-05-24T11:02:42
Author Kevin Power returns to the world of joshing cronyism and toxic privilege that make bank bailouts, tracker mortgage fixes and share scams the inevitable collateral of a class consumed with ob...
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Gareth Mullins Transports Us To The Amalfi Coast With Food from 2021-05-21T15:52:10
Gareth Mullins has a delicious pasta recipe that will transport us to the Amalfi coast Spaghetti with clams, garlic, parsley and chilli, grilled garlic.
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A Preview Of The Weekend Sport With Eoin Sheahan from 2021-05-21T15:30:29
Final round of premier league games, Champions Cup final and GAA action. We have a preview of the weekend sport with Off the Ball’s Eoin Sheahan.
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Will The Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Lead To Lasting Peace? from 2021-05-21T15:25:31
Will the Israel-Gaza ceasefire lead to lasting peace in the region or could this be another false dawn? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at ...
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'Jump Start' A Journey To Happiness from 2021-05-21T14:50:03
Daniella Moyles joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her journey to happiness in her new book Jump Start.
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Father Iggy Believes That "Catholic Church’s Influence Is In A State Of Irreparable Decline" from 2021-05-21T14:09:49
Pat was joined this morning on the show by Father Fr. Iggy O’Donovan who believes the Catholic Church’s influence is in a state of irreparable decline.
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Jonathan Healy Explores The Great Irish Summer Holiday from 2021-05-21T11:59:48
Jonathan Healy joined us this morning and he explores the great Irish summer holiday.
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The Tidy Towns Competition Returns from 2021-05-21T10:57:08
Minister Heather Humphreys joins Pat to discuss the future of the PUP, what we can expect from the HSE Cyber Attack, her plans to tackle anti-social behaviour, and what is in store for Tidy Towns....
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How It Feels To Be Sitting Exams In These Extraordinary Times from 2021-05-20T17:53:46
With the Leaving Cert just 3 weeks away we ask 2 sixth year students how it feels to be sitting exams in extraordinary times.
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People Home And Abroad Learning Irish Online During Pandemic from 2021-05-20T15:29:58
The pandemic offered an opportunity for many here and abroad to start learning Irish online. Our reporter Aisling Brady brings us this report on people of all ages returning to learning.
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What Can Be Done To Deal With Anti Social Behaviour ? from 2021-05-20T15:00:29
Serious anti-social behaviour has been on the rise around the capital in recent weeks, but what is the reason behind it and what can be done to deal with it? To discuss this further Pat was joined...
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The Return Of The Rush Hour Commute As Traffic Levels Increase from 2021-05-20T14:02:36
Now as restrictions ease and people return to the workplace one aspect of life that is returning to normal is traffic.
It is evident that over the past few weeks it is taking longer f...
How War-Torn Syria Has Become A Narco-State from 2021-05-14T20:47:10
Pat was joined this morning by Martin Chulov who is covering the Middle East for The Guardian. Martin discussed how war-torn Syria has become a narco-state.
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Green Scene: The World's Disappearing Rivers from 2021-05-14T17:32:11
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir is Director of MaREI the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine joined Pat this morning for this week's 'Green Scene'. Today Brian discussed the World Eco...
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Gareth Mullins Has A Fantastic Barbecue Recipe For The Weekend from 2021-05-14T16:31:22
Gareth Mullins has a fantastic barbecue recipe for the weekend, lamb Koftas, flat breads and garlic mayonnaise.
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Stuart Clark Brings Us A Taster Of Some New Music from 2021-05-14T15:58:16
Stuart Clark brings us a taster of new music from St. Vincent, Carrie Baxter and Ollie West.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin And Boris Johnson Meet Today from 2021-05-14T15:06:42
Discussions on Troubles legacy issues and the Northern Ireland protocol are expected to dominate a summit meeting today between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and British prime minister Boris Johnson.
A Fresh Look At Ireland's Most Famous Unsolved Crime from 2021-05-14T11:37:45
Pat as joined on the show by author Nick Foster who has written a new book ' Murder At Roaring Water" which details the inside story of the death of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.
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A “Significant Ransomware Attack” On The HSE IT Systems from 2021-05-14T11:04:31
A “significant ransomware attack” has forced the HSE to shut down its IT systems and cancel appointments. How this will effect outpatients, hospitals and the health system? For more on this Pat was...
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Reaction As Israeli Air Strikes And Hamas Rocket Fire Escalates from 2021-05-13T15:25:07
Dozens are dead as Israeli air strikes and Hamas rocket fire escalates, with the UN warning we are on the verge of all out war. Pat was joined this morning by Lior Haiat, Spokesperson for the Israe...
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Luke O'Neill On A Flu/Covid19 Combination Vaccine from 2021-05-13T14:56:43
Luke O’Neill joined Pat this morning to discuss a Flu/Covid19 combination vaccine and the latest on allergic reaction to Covid19.
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More Misery For Those On The Hunt For A Home from 2021-05-13T14:55:09
More misery for those on the hunt for a home with house prices rising at fastest pace in two years. Charlie Weston Irish Independent personal finance editor joined Pat on the show this morning with...
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A Mothers Plea For A Specialised Eating Disorder Bed For Her Daughter from 2021-05-13T14:35:58
A 13-year-old girl with severe anorexia has been in a general hospital for more than nine weeks as there is no specialised eating disorder bed available in Ireland. Her Mother of Dearblhla Elizabe...
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I Want To Ride My Bicycle! Oh Where Is It? from 2021-05-13T14:19:52
Hildegarde Naughton Minister of State, attending Cabinet, with responsibility for International & Road Transport & Logistics also serving as Minister of State at The Department Of Justice s...
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John Fardy Looks Back On Another TV Classic from 2021-05-13T13:50:58
We look back on another TV classic, this week one close to home Roddy Doyle’s 'Family' with John Fardy.
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Author Karen Perry On Her New Novel 'The Stranger' from 2021-05-13T11:38:53
Pat was joined on the show by one of Ireland’s favourite thriller writers, Karen Perry, about her new novel 'The Stranger'.
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Minister Stephen Donnelly On Crowded Hospitals Concern from 2021-05-13T10:45:08
Vaccines ramp up nicely, but crowded hospitals and a potential spike in cases are causes for concern. We discuss all with Minister For Health Stephen Donnelly.
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The Trial And Error Of Patrick Kavanagh from 2021-05-13T10:37:27
The Bar of Ireland have launched a series of lectures available to all called ‘The Green Street Lecture Series’. These lectures follow different cases in Irish legal history that have a historical ...
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The UK Government Has Outlined It's Plans For An Online Safety Bill from 2021-05-12T18:46:43
Social media firms will have to remove harmful content quickly or potentially face multi-billion-pound fines in the UK. Is it time we did the same here? To discuss this further Pat was joined on ...
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The Escalating Israel-Palestinian Violence from 2021-05-12T16:06:49
As the escalating Israel-Palestinian violence on both sides continues we get reaction and analysis with Patrick Cockburn Middle East Correspondent for the Independent.
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A Personal Account Of Living With Long Covid from 2021-05-12T15:29:50
It is thought 5% of patients suffer from Long Covid. This morning Pat was joined on the show by Rachael Dandy a long covid sufferer who is still living with a serious legacy of the illness and als...
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Gardening: Tips On Adding Colour To Your Patio from 2021-05-12T15:09:12
Paraic Horkan joined Pat this morning with tips on adding colour to your patio and decking area now that we can meet one another in the safety of our gardens this May .
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Why We Need To Be Sun Smart! from 2021-05-12T11:45:08
May is melanoma awareness month and Dermatology Nurse Selene Daly joined Pat this morning to explain how we all have to be sun smart .
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We Go To The Movies With Bill Hughes from 2021-05-12T10:55:05
Bill Hughes joins Pat on the show to take a look behind the scenes at powerful multi Oscar winning 2004 movie 'Million Dollar Baby'.
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Is AI Monitoring Remote Working Employees A Necessary Tool? from 2021-05-12T10:36:43
Is AI technology to monitor remote working employees a breach of privacy or a necessary tool? To debate this Pat was joined on the show by Neill McDonnell, CEO of ISME and Peter Cosgrove MD Futurew...
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The Conspiracy Files: The Assassination Of Martin Luther King from 2021-05-11T20:28
We continue our Conspiracy Files series with Simon Tierney. Today Simon features a crime that shocked the globe – the assassination of Martin Luther King.
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Humankind: A Hopeful History By Rutger Bregman from 2021-05-11T19:02:34
Historian and author Rutger Bregman joined Pat on the show this morning to tell him about his book Humankind: A Hopeful History, and his idea that deep down, every person is good.
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How The Maternity Restrictions Have Had A Traumatic Impact from 2021-05-11T15:25:56
With Protests being held outside a number of hospitals across the country this morning to highlight how the Covid restrictions are affecting expectant mothers and their partners. This morning spea...
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The Art Of Discovering And Restoring Lost Masterpieces from 2021-05-11T14:27:36
Pat was joined on the show by Simon Gillespie man behind the art of restoring, and discovering, lost masterpieces.
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Paul Harrington Sings 'Lately' By Stevie Wonder from 2021-05-11T13:51:21
Paul Harrington gives us a wonderful rendition of 'Lately' by Stevie Wonder in this week's The Lyrics The Thing.
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The Current Covid Picture From Around Europe from 2021-05-11T13:11:59
Up next as Ireland begins to reopen, how are the rest of Europe coping with the Covid-19 pandemic? For a roundup from europe Pat was joined on the show by Hugh Schofield BBC Paris Correspondent, Gr...
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"A really good organic coffee from a small indigenous company." #GrowwithAldi from 2021-05-11T09:55:51
Now it's time for The Grow with Aldi Supplier Development programme, 'Grow with Aldi', developed in partnership with Bord Bia, designed to help small and medium producers develop their brand a...
"It's fantastic to be able to get a great big pile of books." Libraries reopen from 2021-05-10T18:13:33
Museums, galleries and libraries can reopen their doors today as Covid restrictions continue to be lifted. Henry McKean visited Malahide Library in North Dublin which reopened today and met Librar...
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What Is In Store For The Aviation Industry Over The Coming Months? from 2021-05-10T15:02:09
Planning a trip abroad this year? We hear what is in store for the aviation industry over the coming months with Kevin Byrne Lieutenant Colonel retired, airport safety and security auditor.
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“Everybody Just Had A Little Spark For Him.” from 2021-05-10T14:30:16
The wait is finally over for grieving parents who want to publicly honour their child’s memory in cases where their loved one has been killed by an act of violence. We hear what this means for one ...
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A Review Of The Weekend Sport With Eoin Sheahan from 2021-05-10T14:01:21
Rory McIlroy is back to winning ways and United put City’s celebrations on ice, we take a look back on the weekend sport with Eoin Sheahan.
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How Single And Older People Struggle On The Property Ladder from 2021-05-10T13:39:09
Sean Defoe, Communicorp Group Political Correspondent joined Pat this morning to report on how single and older people are the forgotten strugglers in the race to get on the housing ladder.
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"It's a nice buzz to get out and about and to be able to do some normal things again" from 2021-05-10T12:03:34
After almost four months in a strict lockdown, it is welcome news that further restrictions will ease today.
From today you’ll be able to get your hair done or book an appointment to go shoppi...
The Damaging Relationship Between Women And Alcohol from 2021-05-10T10:59:49
We take a closer look at the damaging relationship between women and alcohol in this country with Dr Orla Crosbie, Consultant Gastroenterologist with CUH and Samantha Kelly, CEO of Women’s Inspire ...
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Science With Luke: How SARS-CoV2 Spreads To Humans from 2021-05-10T10:15:12
Prof Luke O'Neill joined Pat this morning with news and updates from the world of science and covid-19.
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Drugs Seizures Hit Celtic Tiger Levels from 2021-05-07T13:39:46
Ireland’s drug seizure levels are back to Celtic tiger levels, but there are unanswered questions around how gardai are using a treasure trove of intelligence from a major phone hack. Nicola Tallan...
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Gareth Mulllins Tells Us How To Make The Perfect Eton Mess from 2021-05-07T13:08:26
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Marker Hotel teaches us how to make the perfect Eton Mess Rhubarb and Raspberry Trifle.
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Eoin Sheahan Preveiws The Weekend In Sport As Intercounty Hurling Resumes from 2021-05-07T11:45:50
Eoin Sheahan from Off the Ball previews the weekend in sport from Intercounty hurling returning to a top-of-the-table clash in the League of Ireland and talks about Jonny Sexton and the Lions.
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"92.5% of children are still attending segregated schools in the North, this needs to change" from 2021-05-07T11:43:23
Calls are being made for more to be done politically to desegregate schools in Northern Ireland.
Currently 92.5% of young people in the North are still attending segregated schools; so they eit...
Music Roundup With Stuart Clarke from 2021-05-07T11:15:08
Deputy Editor of Hot Press Stuart Clark has the lowdown on new music from Manchester Orchestra, Alabama 3 and Squid.
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The Friday Forum Looks Back At The Stories Of The Week from 2021-05-07T10:46:06
It was the week when anger over housing pushed covid off the top of the headlines – is this the start of a massive change in government policy?
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The RSA Answers Your Questions Around Lessons, Driving Tests And Theory Tests from 2021-05-07T10:30
Brian Farrell Communications Manager with the Road Safety Authority joined Pat to answer all your queries around driving lessons, driving tests, and theory tests.
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Hear From One Suicide Survivor As Part Of Pieta Houses' Darkness Into Light 2021 Campaign from 2021-05-07T09:49:22
As part of Pieta Houses’ Darkness Into Light 2021 campaign, we hear suicide survivor and former pieta house client Cliona O’Hagon’s story of resilience.
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"It was a pandemic passion project." Cookie Dó #GrowwithAldi from 2021-05-06T13:55:05
'Grow with Aldi', now in its 4th year, developed in partnership with Bord Bia, designed to help small and medium producers develop their brand and potentially build their business. There are over 1...
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Great Words & Speeches: A Tribute To Jack Lemmon from 2021-05-06T13:28:35
Our great words and speeches series pays tribute to one of the great American actors, Jack Lemmon.
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Political Correspondent Sean Defoe Interviews The Minister For Housing from 2021-05-06T13:11:49
Our own Political Correspondent Seán Defoe interviewed the Minister for housing Darragh O'Brien to find out if he is going to legislate in order to tackle the vultures.
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"A Border Poll? People in England don't even think about it at all" from 2021-05-06T12:35:03
As talk of a border poll here intensifies, has there been any talk amongst English people of it happening?
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Are Walk-In Testing Facilities Helping In The Fight Against Covid? from 2021-05-06T12:30:46
We hear how some of the data from our walk-in testing facilities are helping in the fight against covid. Niamh O’Beirne, HSE National Lead for Test and Trace talked to Pat.
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A Longford County Councilor Gives His Reaction To A Traveller Wedding Party from 2021-05-06T12:00:59
Longford Fine Gael County Councilor Paul Ross joined Pat to give his reaction after armed gardaí were called to ensure a marquee to host 200 people was taken down at a traveller wedding in Longford...
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Record Far-Right Crimes In Germany With Anti-Semitism On The Rise from 2021-05-06T11:21:43
Police recorded almost 24,000 far-right crimes last year, a rise of almost 6% on the previous year and the highest level since records began 20 years ago. Thomas Sparrow Deutsche Well Political Cor...
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Why Are So Called 'Vulture Funds' Buying Up Entire Housing Estates? from 2021-05-06T10:59:57
What brought Vulture funds here in the first place and just why are they buying up our housing estates? Lorcan Sirr, Housing Lecturer at TU Dublin and Marc Mc Sharry, Fianna Fáil TD for Sligo, Leit...
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INMO Call For 10 Days Extra Leave For Nurses from 2021-05-06T10:40
The INMO is calling for an extra 10 days leave for nurses, as compensation for their efforts during the pandemic. What hope do they have of the government agreeing on? Phil Ní Sheaghdha The Irish N...
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Just When Can We Expect International Travel To Be Back On The Cards? from 2021-05-06T10:16:39
How will the EU welcome vaccinated travellers and when can we expect to be flying in the sky again. Pól Ó Conghaile Travel Editor, Irish Independent gave his view.
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The Conspiracy Files With Simon Tierney: Roswell from 2021-05-04T20:54:29
Conspiracy theories are a product of the culture in which they emerge...but why are they so seductive and why are they sometimes crucially important? In a new series on the show Newstalk's own Simo...
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"My mum said she never thought anything would come of this." Self published children's book author gets her books on the shelves of 145 Aldi stores #GrowWithAldi from 2021-05-04T15:05:34
The Grow with Aldi Supplier Development programme is back. 'Grow with Aldi', now in its 4th year, developed in partnership with Bord Bia, designed to help small and medium producers develop th...
Jess Kelly Reviews The New Huawei Sound Speaker from 2021-05-04T14:32:31
Jess Kelly our Newstalk tech correspondent reviews the new HUAWEI Sound speaker and answers your questions.
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Anne Griffin Is Back With Her Second Novel 'Listening Still'. from 2021-05-04T14:20
She took the writing scene by storm and won the debut of the year at the Irish book awards in 2019 for her novel When All is Said. Now, Anne Griffin is back with her second novel in three years. L...
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Our Reporter Barry Whyte Asks 'Is Unionism Ready For A Border Poll? from 2021-05-04T14:07:16
Are Unionists ready to discuss the possibility of a Border Poll?
This week marks 100 years since the Partition of Ireland and the formation of Northern Ireland.
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Positive Cases On Incoming Flights But Wholly Inadequate Close Contact Tracing from 2021-05-04T13:30:08
Nearly 250 flights into Ireland have had at least one confirmed case of Covid-19 since January 1, but up to 80% of close contacts on some planes have never been traced. Cianan Brennan, Senior Repor...
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Meet The Suppliers Who Have Won A New Contract With The Grow With Aldi Program from 2021-05-04T13:04:43
Henry Mc Kean meets the new suppliers who have won a new contract with the Grow with Aldi program. This is the start of a four-part sponsored series for Grow with Aldi where Henry will travel the c...
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Paul Harrington Sings A Song By Brendan Graham from 2021-05-04T12:52:29
Paul Harrington is back with The Lyrics The Thing and sings “You Raise me up” by Brendan Graham.
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We Hear From The Head Of The Passport Office from 2021-05-04T12:37:55
With the backlog set to be cleared in the coming weeks, we hear from the head of the passport office Siobhan Byrne, and answers listener questions.
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Should Under 50's Be Given The AstraZeneca Vaccine If There Is Supply? from 2021-05-04T12:02:25
Pragmatism is the order of the day with the revised vaccination plan - Dr. Denis McCauley GP in Stranorlar, Donegal & chair of the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP committee has the detail.
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Luke O'Neill Brings Us Up To Date With The Latest On Covid-19 from 2021-05-04T11:37:55
Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin joined Pat to talk about the global vaccine rollout, people in the US not coming back for their second shot of the vaccine,...
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A Taster Of New Music With Stuart Clark from 2021-05-01T14:30:48
Hot Press editor Stuart Clark bring us new music from one half of Oasis, Billie Eilish and Adrian Crowley.
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Our Friday Forum Look Back On The Stories Of The Week from 2021-04-30T20:10:24
We look back on the news stories that made the news this week with our Friday Forum with Robert Troy, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital & Company Regulation. FF TD for Longford-We...
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SPECIAL REPORT | Has Moyross been forgotten? from 2021-04-30T18:17:14
The Limerick Regeneration Programme started fourteen years ago with the aim of improving some of the most disadvantaged areas in the city. Moyross was one of the key targets, an area synonymous wit...
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REPORT | Living in Moyross in 2021 from 2021-04-30T18:14:39
The Limerick Regeneration Programme started in 2007 with the aim of improving some of the most disadvantaged areas in the city. Moyross was one of the key targets.
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A Look Ahead To A Weekend Of Sport from 2021-04-30T17:50:50
Eoin Sheahan previews the weekend in sport from the Premier League to Leinster V La Rochelle to the league of Ireland.
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A Wonderful Bank Holiday Recipe From Gareth Mullins from 2021-04-30T16:45:13
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel gives us his reaction to the planned reopening of hospitality and shares a recipe for Buttermilk chicken with red cabbage slaw.
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What County Councils Need To Do In Order To Tackle Litterbugs from 2021-04-30T15:45:58
We take a look at just what County Councils need to do to in order to tackle litterbugs coming into the bank holiday weekend.
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The Summer Just Got A Lot Better For The Hospitality Sector from 2021-04-30T14:59
With a solid date set for hotels reopening, the summer just got a lot better for the hospitality sector and holidaymakers alike. But is there value out there for those looking for a staycation? To ...
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The Huge Challenges Facing The Nursing Home Sector from 2021-04-30T13:10:35
A new survey from BDO and Nursing Homes Ireland lays bare the huge challenges facing the sector. To discuss this report further Pat was joined on the show by Brian McEnery, Head of Advisory at BDO ...
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An Taoiseach Micheál Martin On Ireland's Reopening Plan from 2021-04-30T12:19:13
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Pat on the show this morning for a conversation about plans to reopen the economy and exit lockdown over the Summer.
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Tips And Advice As Hay Fever Season Gets Underway from 2021-04-29T21:35:14
We get the very best tips and advice on what you can do to protect yourself from hay fever as the season gets underway.
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Science With Luke: Why One Vaccine Dose Decreases Transmission from 2021-04-29T18:22:13
Luke O’Neill joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about why one dose decreases transmission, Pfizer vaccine protects against a variant and saliva instead of swabs for testing.
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John Fardy Revisits The Classic Sit Com 'Seinfeld' from 2021-04-29T18:20:12
In our weekly series 'Boxed' John Fardy takes a look at the class American sit com 'Seinfeld'.
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WHO Special Envoy On Covid-19 David Nabarro from 2021-04-29T17:52:16
WHO Special Envoy on Covid-19 David Nabarro, joined Pat on the show this morning to talk about vaccines, variants and the tragic scenes in India.
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So Many Are Overpaying On Their Health Insurance Policies from 2021-04-29T17:11:27
We take a look as to why many health insurance policyholders are over-paying hundreds on entry level plans with Dermot Goode from Totalhealthcover.ie.
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Social Anxiety In A Reopening World from 2021-04-29T17:01:03
Not everyone is feeling excited by the thoughts of reopening society, for some the easing of restrictions and return to normality is causing social anxiety. This morning Pat was joined on the show ...
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A New York City Affordable Housing Plan That Could Work In Dublin from 2021-04-29T16:00:05
Is it time we get creative in our plans for a more livable Dublin? Pat was joined on the show by Harry Browne Director RKD architects an award-winning architect who believes we need to think bigge...
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Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern On Arlene Foster Standing Down from 2021-04-29T15:17:23
With Arlene Foster standing down as the North’s First Minister and leader of the DUP, former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joined Pat on the show this morning to give his thoughts on how that could impa...
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Easing Of Restrictions ! What Should We Expect? from 2021-04-29T12:54:25
With an announcement from Government on the easing of restrictions due this evening we take a look ahead on what is expected to reopen with Daniel McConnell, Political Editor, Irish Examiner.
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REPORT | The Overcrowding and Homeless Crisis in Moyross from 2021-04-28T19:09:19
The Limerick Regeneration Programme started fourteen years ago with the aim of improving some of the most disadvantaged areas in the city.
Moyross was one of the key targets, an area synonymou...
It's The Ideal Time To Plant Fruit And Herbs from 2021-04-28T17:58:21
Paraic Horkan joined us to answer your gardening questions and tell us why this is the ideal planting time for herbs and fruits plants in time for summer.
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A Family Holding A Raffle For Their Donegal Home from 2021-04-28T17:54:48
A family holding a raffle for their family house & land which comes with a hostel & camping facilities, a walled garden and various outbuildings plus £50,000 stg in cash. Marcia Turley who...
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Should We Be Tougher On Mortgage Arrears? from 2021-04-28T17:02:10
Would you agree with a tougher stance on mortgage holders in serious arrears if it meant you would receive a lower mortgage interest rate? Or is that an oversimplified take on a complex problem? Ka...
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A Call For The Reopening Of The Remaining Portion Of Construction from 2021-04-28T16:36:23
The CIF has warned that any delay in reopening the remaining portion of construction could have untold damage to the economy. The call comes as the Government and health authorities discuss the r...
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An Experience Of Gambling Addiction & Advice For Those Who Are Struggling from 2021-04-28T15:51:16
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Offaly and Rhode Footballer Niall McNamee on what life was like living with a gambling addiction and his advice for people who are struggling.
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Alex Salmond Former First Minster To Leader Of The Alba Party from 2021-04-28T13:24:21
He went from being the leader of the Scottish National Party and the First Minister, to setting up his own party to run against them. Alex Salmond spoke to Pat this morning on the show.
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"We are years behind, Garda body cameras should have been brought in long ago" from 2021-04-28T13:16:58
The Government is set to introduce legislation to legalise the use of body-worn cameras for gardaí.
The move has been welcomed by the garda associations but criticised by the Irish Council for...
At The Movies With Dangerous Liaisons from 2021-04-28T12:45:23
Today we go behind the movies scenes of the classic 'Dangerous Liaisons' with Bill Hughes.
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Ask The Expert: Divorce And Separation Issues from 2021-04-27T21:25:57
Keith Walsh, Solicitor, Mediator & Collaborative lawyer was our 'Ask The Expert' today and he helped listeners with their queries and questions on divorce and separation.
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'The Partition' By Charles Townshend from 2021-04-27T17:05:42
What happened when the Irish Nationalist claim to leave ran into a loyalist demand to remain? Charles Townshend a British historian with particular expertise in Ireland, is professor of Internatio...
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We Hear Of Some Of The Restrictions Lifted Today from 2021-04-27T16:20:23
Our reporter Barry Whyte visits Dublin Zoo and the Leopardstown Golf Centre as more restrictions ease today and we ask Political Editor Danny McConnell what we can expect when a plan for further re...
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Leaks, Blog Posts And A Refurbished Number 10 from 2021-04-27T15:52:52
Leaks, blog posts, and a refurbished number 10 Alastair Campbell joined Pat this morning to discuss UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's latest struggles.
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Science: How Warm Weather Might Impact On Covid-19 from 2021-04-27T15:33:08
Professor Luke O Neill joined Pat this morning to chat about a new Malaria vaccine, shift work and Covid19 and why warm weather might mean less Covid19.
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Jess Kelly Reviews Apple's Air Tag from 2021-04-27T14:36:13
Our Newstalk Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly will review Apple’s air tag and answers your questions.
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Electric Or Petrol? Geraldine Herbert Takes A Look At Some Examples from 2021-04-27T13:54:03
Electric or petrol? Motoring Correspondent with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert examines some of the best new examples on both sides of the motoring divide.
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Hear How One Dog Breeder Had A Whole Litter Of Puppies Stolen From Her from 2021-04-27T13:20:06
We hear how 78-year-old Dog breeder Marie Butler had a whole litter of puppies stolen from her 6 weeks ago, happily, two have been found but four remain missing. And after over 50 years in business...
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Paul Harrington Takes On A Wonderful Song By Nick Drake from 2021-04-27T13:04:06
Paul Harrington joins us to go behind the lyrics on another wonderful piece of music. This week he takes on Bryter Layter by Nick Drake.
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Investors lose €107 million to 'pyramid scheme' from 2021-04-27T12:53:15
Our reporter Paul O'Donoghue has done some digging into an investment scheme that crashed recently. He told us what he found about the scheme that has cost small Irish investors over €100m from lif...
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Could The Summer Be Saved As NIAC Approves The Use Of The AstraZeneca And Johnson And Johnson Vaccines? from 2021-04-27T12:47:02
We get the latest as NIAC approves the use of both the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. Dr Niamh O'Connell, a consultant haematologist at St James's Hospital in Dublin and Dr Ray Walle...
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We Get An Update As India Continue To Battle The Surging Infections from 2021-04-27T12:19:51
Surging infections and a shortage of hospital supplies have overwhelmed Indian crematoriums and burial grounds. Niha Masih, India Correspondent for the Washington Post gives us an update.
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Autism As An Adult from 2021-04-27T12:04:46
Dr. Stuart Neilson who lectures and writes about the autism spectrum as a health statistician and Adam Harris CEO and Founder of AsIAmIreland talked to Pat as part of Autism awareness month, on wha...
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The Legendary Tom Jones Has New Music ! from 2021-04-23T19:00:45
Stuart Clark Deputy Editor of Hot Press joins us on the show with a taster of new music from Tom Jones, Villagers, Kojaque, PJ Harding and Noah Cyrus.
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A Business Friday Forum This Week from 2021-04-23T18:59:12
Joining Bobby today on a special business Friday Forum today was Pat McCann, CEO of Dalata Hotels and Businesswoman and broadcaster Norah Casey.
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It's All About The Bass, The Bass ! The Seabass from 2021-04-23T17:57:09
Gareth Mullins brings another wonderful recipe for you to try at home this weekend, today it is seabass with asparagus, champ and tomato pesto.
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Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair About Their Plans For The Future from 2021-04-23T17:06:47
We were joined on the show this morning by Eddie Wilson CEO of Ryanair about their plans for the future and if Summer Holidays could be on the cards.
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Ben Dunne On Guiding Your Business Through The Treacherous Waters Of Covid-19 from 2021-04-23T16:42:37
Ben Dunne joined us this morning on the show to chat about guiding your business through the treacherous waters of Covid-19 and what lessons he has learned over the last year.
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Damages Awarded For Personal Injury Claims Are To Be Cut In half from 2021-04-23T16:32:01
Damages awarded for personal injury claims are to be cut in half, but is this a good idea? We discuss we were joined on the show this morning by Stuart Gilhooley former President of the Law Society...
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One Mans Quest To Clean The River Liffey from 2021-04-23T16:08:36
Irish Nautical Trust Director Jimmy Murray joined us this morning to tell how he doing doing to clean the River Liffey with the Liffey Rubbish Sweeper.
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Could DNA Testing Tackle The Epidemic Of Dog Fouling? from 2021-04-23T12:55:01
Could DNA testing hold the key to tackling the epidemic of dog fouling that has beset the country? To discuss we heard from Pete The Vet and James Madden, The Veterinary Officer for Leitrim.
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Homeless Families In Ballymun Protesting Over Emergency Accommodation Plans from 2021-04-23T12:22:45
Earlier this week we highlighted the work of a soup run in Dublin which was feeding a 4-year-old child who was living in emergency accommodation.
This morning a protest is planned to ...
Spring Gardening With Paraic Horkan from 2021-04-14T18:17:24
Paraic Horkan joined Pat today with tips and advice on planting in your garden and also tips on growing your own salad garden.
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TULSA's CEO Bernard Closter from 2021-04-14T17:33:02
Pat was joined on the show by TULSA'S CEO Bernard Closter to discuss with working of TULSA.
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How Will The US Johnson & Johnson Suspension Affect Us Here? from 2021-04-14T17:16:24
Pat was joined on the show by Dr Denis Mc Auley Chair of the GP council of the Irish Medical Organisation and also Danny Mc Connell, Political Editor at the Irish Examiner to discuss the Johnson a...
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Dublin Is The fifth Most Expensive City In Which To Rent A Home In Europe This Year from 2021-04-14T16:39:58
Dublin is the fifth most expensive city in all of Europe for expats looking to rent, but with the rise of working from home will they bother coming at all? To chat about this further Pat was joined...
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Dos And Don'ts Went Getting Gadget Insurance from 2021-04-14T16:09:28
We take a look at the importance of gadget insurance and what steps you need to take before accepting to a policy over the sales counter.
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"Where You Pedestrianise Commerce Thrives" Reimagining Plans For Cork City from 2021-04-14T14:39:46
The people of Cork are welcoming a number of recent announcements that aim to make the city more livable in a Reimagined Ireland.
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An Covid Update From Around Europe from 2021-04-14T13:43:39
This morning Pat gets an update from around Europe to hear how our neighbours are dealing with the pandemic with Thomas Sparrow Deutsche Well Political Correspondent, Graham Keeley, Spain Correspon...
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Skincare Treatment and Advice With Selene Daly from 2021-04-13T16:04:48
Can you use old sun cream? And how do you live with extreme sweating? Selene Daly had skincare advice for us and helped answered listeners queries.
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A Review Of The Samsung Tab 7 from 2021-04-13T15:48:40
Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning with a review of the Samsung Tab 7 and she answered listeners technology queries.
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"The Locksmith" A Crime fiction Novel But Close As Possible To Reality from 2021-04-13T15:35:09
Crime fiction novel but close as possible to reality. Just a regular family scraping by, living an honest life while crime ruled the East End. Until all that honesty and all that hard work left th...
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Paul Harrington Remembers Shay Healy With Song from 2021-04-13T15:25:05
Paul Harrington joined Pat as usual this week, but instead of our normal The Lyrics the Thing slot, today we will remember a mutual friend the late Shay Healy – and Paul performed Shay’s Eurovisio...
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Just How Bad Is The Coronavirus Pandemic Hitting India? from 2021-04-13T13:14:14
India had long avoided the worst of the pandemic, but that picture is changing for the worse. Niha Masih, India Correspondent for the Washington Post talked to Pat.
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What Impact Will The Cancellation Of The AstraZeneca Vaccine Today Have Here? from 2021-04-13T12:48:29
Ray Walley, North Dublin GP and member of the National Covid-19 GP Liaison Committee, and professor of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin Luke O’Neill discussed the impact on Immunisation clini...
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What Can You Do If Your Boss Is Forcing You Back Into The Office Or If Your Employees Are Refusing To Come Back? from 2021-04-13T12:19:27
The government is urging employers to not push people back to the office. What can you do if your boss is forcing you in, or if your employees are refusing to come back? Peter Crosgrove managing di...
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Padraig Harrington On Why It's Important To Be Aware Of The Symptoms Of Esophageal Cancer from 2021-04-13T12:02:04
Padraig Harrington tells us why it’s so important to be aware of the symptoms of esophageal cancer and we hear from Sean O'Keefe a cancer survivor who only went to the doctor after hearing what Pad...
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AstraZeneca Vaccine Suspended For Those Under 60 from 2021-04-13T11:39:44
Nearly 15,000 scheduled vaccines had to be canceled after the decision to suspend the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for the under 60’s. Dr. Niamh O'Connell, a consultant hematologist at St James's...
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Has Boris Johnson’s Neglect Of Northern Ireland Put The Good Friday Agreement At Risk? from 2021-04-12T20:11:22
Has Boris Johnson’s neglect of Northern Ireland put the Good Friday agreement at risk? To discuss this with Pat this morning was Former Advisor to Tony Blair - Alastair Campbell.
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John Duggan Reviews An Exciting Weekend Of Sport from 2021-04-12T17:02:45
John Duggan joined Pat this morning to review what was a excellent weekend of sport.
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What Will The Plan Be For Reopening Of Hairdressers? from 2021-04-12T16:51:47
The Government is set to reopen shops and hairdressers from the first week in May, but may initially limit access to fully vaccinated people. Patrick Gildea, Irish hairdressing icon from the award-...
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As The Expert: Arthur Cummings Pphthalmologist from 2021-04-12T16:32:59
Arthur Cummings, Ophthalmologist and Medical Director at Wellington joined Pat this morning and answered listeners questions.
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"We're glad we are not going to hotel otherwise it would be like jail." Passengers come back from US before Mandatory hotel quarantine kicks in from 2021-04-12T15:47:50
Hundreds of people have booked tickets to fly into Ireland before mandatory quarantine rules kick in on Thursday at 4am. Henry McKean spoke to passengers coming in from Turkey and the US this morni...
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Abigail Dean Author Of "Girl A" from 2021-04-12T15:21:04
"Girl A" is a gripping story that follows the life of Lex Gracie and her six siblings, who after their father’s suicide and their mother’s death in prison must return to the ‘House of Horrors’ they...
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A Wonderful New Album From Declan O'Rourke from 2021-04-12T14:49:06
Singer songwriter Declan O'Rourke joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about his wonderful new album 'Arrivals'.
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What’s causing the clotting with the AstraZeneca vaccine? from 2021-04-12T13:15:28
Prof Luke O'Neill joined Pat with all the updates from the world of science and covid and also discusses what’s causing the clotting with the AstraZeneca vaccine?, Valneyva vaccine shows promise, J...
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New Music From London Grammar, Chloe Moriondo, Declan O’Rouke from 2021-04-09T21:31:33
Stuart Clark brings us a taste of new music from London Grammar, Chloe Moriondo, Declan O’Rouke.
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Friday Forum Looks Back At The Stories Of The Week from 2021-04-09T17:44:03
The Friday Forum looks back on the stories that made the news this week. Joining us on the Friday Forum with Pat this week was Roisin Shortall TD and Co-Leader of Social Democrats and Ged Nash, TD ...
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Dental Treatment Scheme ‘On Brink Of Collapse’ from 2021-04-09T17:29:25
Irish dentists are warning the medical card system, which provides dental care to 1.5 million people in Ireland, is on the brink of collapse. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by F...
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'Where Are We Now' A New Novel By Glenn Patterson from 2021-04-09T17:21:54
Where are we now? A novel about lost love, growing older and the realities of living in a society that is haunted by its decades of violence. Its Author Glenn Patterson joined Pat to chat about his...
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Should The World Move To Vaccinating With One Shot? from 2021-04-09T16:01:33
Professor Luke O'Neill joins Pat with news and updates from the world of science including Should the whole world move to vaccinating as many as possible with one shot? Cases rising again in India,...
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The Science Of Happiness from 2021-04-09T15:37:48
What makes us happy? Money? Status? Genetics? Professor Brendan Kelly’s new book ‘the Science of Happiness’ could hold some answers and he joined Pat on this show.
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A Dish To Brighten Up Your Summer Meals from 2021-04-09T15:14:42
Gareth Mullins sharing a recipe that is not only tasty and quick to serve, but also a colourful dish to brighten up your summer meals.
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Cystic Fibrosis Ireland 65 Roses Campaign from 2021-04-09T12:39:17
In honor of 65 Roses Day, Pat spoke to Trevor O’Sullivan, a freelance journalist whose cystic fibrosis diagnosis has helped him appreciate the best that life has to offer. Also Cystic Fibrosis Ire...
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Fear For Families In Myanmar from 2021-04-08T16:23:06
Today Party spoke to Aung San Phyo, a Myanmar native who fled the country in 1988 after his part in the Student Uprising. Now living in Ireland, he fears for his family back in Myanmar where the mi...
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What Are Those Mysterious Flights Along The Irish Coast? from 2021-04-08T16:06:51
Mysterious flights along the Irish coast had our listeners texting in theories during the show. For an explanation on what those mysterious flights along the coats Pat spoke to Kevin Byrne, Retired...
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A Huge Increase In People Seeking Cosmetic Surgeries from 2021-04-08T15:37:18
‘Zoom-Boom’ cosmetic surgeries are seeing with record numbers of people seeking botox and cellulite treatment. Joining Pat to discuss this was Aisling Cleary, CEO River Medical.
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Reaction To Violence And Unrest In The North from 2021-04-08T15:28:08
Another day of violence in Northern Ireland as youths hijack and torch a bus in Belfast. We get reaction from SDLP leader Colm Eastwood next and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, MP for Lagan Valley and Parl...
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Minister For Health Stephen Donnelly On Ireland's Vaccine Rollout from 2021-04-08T14:48:37
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly joined Pat on the show to discuss vaccine rollout, AstraZenca vaccine concerns and is the an possibility of a single jab vaccine.
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Brian Cox On Far-Away Galaxies, Alien Worlds, Supermassive Black Holes from 2021-04-08T13:36:43
Horizons takes audiences on a dazzling cinematic journey a story of how we came to be and what we can become. Using state of the art LED screen technology, Arenas will be filled with images of far-...
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The Hitmen:The Shocking True Story Of A Family Of Killers For Hire from 2021-04-08T12:50:18
A new book tells the true story of a family of assassins for hire By Stephen Breen and Owen Conlon. Co-author Owen Conlon and Former detective Inspector, Pat Marry tell us the tale.
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Achieving Balance And Wellness In A Changing World from 2021-04-07T17:35:24
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Jim Lucey Consultant Psychiatrist and Author of Whole New Plan for Living: Achieving Balance and Wellness in a Changing World.
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East Cork Has A Clear Shortage Of Secondary School Places from 2021-04-07T17:34:21
A new secondary school is needed in East Cork to address a clear shortage of places and rapid population growth, according to concerned parents and community members. To discuss this further Pat w...
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The Pros And Cons Of A Vaccine Passport Here from 2021-04-07T16:47:43
The pros and cons of a vaccine passport here and AstraZeneca in the headlines again for the wrong reasons. Pat gets reaction and analysis with Philip Ryan Political Editor with Irish Independent, D...
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Putin Moves Close To Been A President For Life from 2021-04-07T16:03:05
President Putin moves close to been a president for life as opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s health deteriorates. To get the latest Pat was joined by Luke Harding, journalist and author of Shadow...
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Where Grieving Begins: Building Bridges After The Brighton Bomb from 2021-04-07T15:51:37
Pat was joined on the show by Patrick Magee who had planted the Brighton bomb which killed 5 people and nearly killed Margaret Thatcher. He has written a memoir called Where Grieving Begins: Buildi...
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Minister Norma Foley Reaction To Teaching Unions Vote from 2021-04-07T15:47:25
Earlier this morning, the INTO and TUI voted in favour of industrial action. In the last few minutes, the ASTI also backed the move. With reaction to this vote Minister For Education Norma Foley sp...
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Plant Now For Colour Later This Summer from 2021-04-07T15:38:56
Paraic Horkan has tips and advice for planting now for your colour in your garden this summer.
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Behind The Movie Scenes Of 'Star Is Born' from 2021-04-07T13:14:36
Bill Hughes takes us behind the scenes of 1954 American Musical drama A star is born starring Judy Garland and James Mason.
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Should We Recognise Long Covid As A Disability Here? from 2021-04-06T14:44:08
Linda Dalton, Long-Covid sufferer, and Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State for Disabilities in the Department of Children, Disability, Equality, and Integration gave their views on the subject with Pa...
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"More People Will Be Going To Gigs Than Ever" - Nightlife In A Post-Pandemic World from 2021-04-06T13:58:07
Whether we like it or not Ireland is renowned for its nightlife and socialising.
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Paul Harington Takes On A Song From UK Artist Kate Bush from 2021-04-06T13:15:18
Paul Harrington sings The Man with the Child in his Eyes by UK artist Kate Bush in this week's The Lyrics the Thing.
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Will The Revised Vaccine List See Teachers' Unions Strike In The Coming Weeks? from 2021-04-06T12:52:21
With a newly revised vaccine list, could we be seeing teachers' unions taking strike action? We hear from Paul Hosford, Examiner Political Correspondent, Eamon Dennehy, ASTI Vice President, and And...
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What Was The Real Reason Behind Serbia's 20,000 Vaccine Donation? from 2021-04-06T12:24:58
Last week Serbia made headlines for its seemingly generous administration of vaccines to residents of its neighboring countries of Bosnia, Macedonia, and Albania amongst others, but what was the re...
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20 Years Of Ross O'Carroll Kelly from 2021-04-06T12:07:32
The creator of Ross O'Carroll Kelly, Paul Howard joined Pat to talk about his new book Rock of Ages from Boom days to Zoom days.
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How One Running Club Is Trying To Tackle illegal Dumping In Their Area from 2021-04-06T11:44:54
Hear from one Kildare runner about the serious illegal dumping issue in his area and how he, along with his athletic club are trying to resolve the situation. Martin Baten, St Cocas Athle...
A Look Back On The News Stories Of The Week from 2021-04-02T14:33:57
We look back on the stories that made the news this week with our Friday Forum which included Minister Patrick O’ Donovan FG TD for Limerick County. Minister for the Office of Public Works and Floo...
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John Duggan Previews A Busy Weekend Of Sport from 2021-04-02T14:02:53
John Duggan from Off The Ball joined Pat to look ahead to a busy Easter Weekend in sport, including Leinster's bid to turn domestic dominance into European success.
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A Taster Of New Music This Week With Stuart Clark from 2021-04-02T13:48:28
Stuart Clark brings us a taster of new music released this week.
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The Movement Of Goods And How We Really Don’t Think About It Until It Goes Wrong from 2021-04-02T13:29:36
When the crew of the Ever Given accidentally blocked the Suez Canal, they blocked 12% of global trade at a cost of 9 billion dollars a day. Jonathan Healy looks at the movement of goods and how we ...
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A Perfect Easter Desert Recipe With Gareth Mullins from 2021-04-02T12:56:26
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef with The Marker Hotel joined Pat this morning with the perfect Easter desert for you to try this weekend.
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New Report Calls On The Government To Deploy Antigen Testing from 2021-04-02T12:48:15
A new report has called on the government to deploy wide spread use of antigen testing, Professor Mark Ferguson, Director General Science Foundation Ireland and Chief Scientific Adviser to the gove...
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A New Medical Memoir: The Ministry Of Bodies from 2021-04-02T12:16:05
Seamus O’Mahony author and retired gastroenterologist at Cork University Hospital joined Pat this morning to talk about about his new medical memoir that gives the reader a look inside of what hap...
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"Bob Dylan said it will take 100 years for people to understand me, I find myself saying the same thing about homelessness." Alice Leahy Good Friday homeless walk from 2021-04-02T12:11:25
Henry McKean took an early morning walk with Alice Leahy who runs the Alice Leahy Trust, a befriending social and health service for people who are homeless.
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A Surge In Sea Swimming May Prompt More Water Testing from 2021-04-02T12:07:59
With a surge in sea swimming this may prompt more water testing. To discuss further Pat was joined by Fiona Regan, Professor in Chemistry at Dublin City University and Director of the DCU Water Ins...
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Progressing Disability Services Programme’ Will Spell Disaster For Special Schools from 2021-04-01T15:44:59
Pat was joined on the show by Andrew Murnaghan parents representative for Carmona School in Glenagearywho feels the ‘Progressing Disability Services Programme’ will spell disaster for special scho...
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Dublin GAA Players Met Up A Dawn For A Covert Training Sessions from 2021-04-01T15:36:32
Dublin GAA players broke the Covid restrictions to meet up at dawn for a covert training session. For reaction and more on this story Pat spoke to Colm Keys Irish Independent GAA Correspondant.
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Lynsey Crombie TV’s Queen Of Clean from 2021-04-01T15:12:55
TV’s Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie joined Pat this morning with tips on spring cleaning your house and home.
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Minister Heather Humphries On The Rural Development Plan from 2021-04-01T13:47:52
Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys takes us through the Rural Future Plan.
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Science With Luke: Pfizer Vaccine Is Stopping Transmission And Works In Children from 2021-04-01T13:18:09
Prof Luke O'Neill joins Pat this morning with news that Pfizer vaccine is stopping transmission and works in children. Also he discusses SARS-CoV2 and folate, weight gain during lockdown.
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A New Thriller By Brian McGilloway 'Blood Ties' from 2021-04-01T13:15:18
Pat was joined on the show by author Brian McGilloway hear about his new book 'Blood Ties'
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Mayor of Galway Steps Back After Campaign Of Intimidation from 2021-04-01T12:53:21
Enough is enough for the Mayor of Galway city as the criticism he expected to receive in his role, turns into abuse and vandalism for the local community. Mike Cubbard Mayor Of Galway City joined P...
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How The Pandemic Is Impacting Our Housing Market from 2021-04-01T12:12:19
In the last year, we’ve seen housing prices increase by nearly €20’000, but why? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show this morning by Karl Deeter from yes.ie.
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"Bray is Wicklow not Dublin." Locals react angrily to the news the town of Bray is joining County Dublin. from 2021-04-01T11:35:47
The Wicklow town of Bray is soon to be part of Dublin. Wicklow County Council has worked out a deal with The Department of the Environment to give the town of Bray to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. Meanin...
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100 Days That Changed The world - Covid Wars from 2021-04-01T09:15:47
Author Barry O'Halloran joined us to chat about his new book '100 Days That Changed The World' - Covid Wars. How we got it so wrong here, the things we could be doing differently, lateral testing a...
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'Picking Up Dust' A Fascinating Documentary on Irish Connections To The Moon Landing from 2021-03-31T17:26:51
Shane Hannon joined us today to tells us about his brilliant new documentary 'Picking Up Some Dust' on the fascinating Irish connections to the moon landings.
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'Giving Voice' With Marie Louise O'Donnell from 2021-03-31T17:15:58
As part of our 'Giving Voice' series today Marie Louise gives us her reflections on men in supermarkets
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Bernie Sanders Former Senior Adviser Tad Devine from 2021-03-31T16:59:05
Bernie Sanders former senior adviser Tad Devine and President, Devine Mulvey Longabaugh Media joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about his work with Senator Sanders.
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Why Ireland Needs To Invest Rapidly In A Backup Energy Source from 2021-03-31T16:45
Pat was joined on the show by Kieran O’Brien, Member of the Irish Academy of Engineering to discuss why Ireland needs to invest rapidly in a backup energy source to stave off disaster.
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A New Test That Will Tell You If You Have Immunity To Covid 19 Or Not from 2021-03-31T16:18:53
A new test that will tell you if you have immunity to Covid 19 or not. RocDoc is beginning Antibody testing at Shannon Airport, the first of its nationwide facilities to offer the test. To explain ...
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Luke O'Neill On How To Vaccinate The World And What About Using The AstraZeneca Vaccine As A Nasal Spray? from 2021-03-31T15:42:07
Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin joined Pat this morning. Luke O'Neill discussed how we’re going to vaccinate the world and the EMA changes that w...
Easter Gardening Tips With Paraic Horkan from 2021-03-31T15:39:57
With more people spending time in their gardens, Paraic Horkan joined Pat this morning with loads of gardening tips and advice.
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Green Scene: The Dingle Peninsula Is Becoming A Living Laboratory from 2021-03-31T14:04:56
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir is Director of MaREI – the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine joined Pat this morning to explain how the Dingle Peninsula becoming a living laboratory f...
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We Revisit The Classic Comedy 'The Life Of Brian' from 2021-03-31T12:54:38
Bill Hughes revisits the classic comedy movie 'The Life Of Brian'.
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Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe On Easing Of Restrictions from 2021-03-31T12:10:03
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe joined Pat to discuss the easing of restriction and Ireland's economic outlook.
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Does The UK Shared Equity Scheme Actually Work? from 2021-03-30T15:08:17
The UK's shared equity scheme is pretty much the same as the one housing minister Darragh O’Brien is launching here – does it actually work? Dr. Felipe Carozzi, Assistant Professor of Urban Econom...
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi On Been Imprisoned For 14 Years And The Mauritanian from 2021-03-30T14:42:36
Mohamedou Ould Slahi a Mauritanian man joined Pat live to talk about what it was like been detained at Guantánamo Bay detention camp without charge from 2002 until his release on October 17, 2016. ...
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What Is Needed To Help Reopen The Restaurant Industry? from 2021-03-30T14:07:17
Restaurant Association of Ireland CEO Adrian Cummins tells us why clear vaccination targets and a plan for a vaccination passport is what’s needed to help reopen the restaurant industry.
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One Laois Priest Still Intends Blessing Same Sex Unions Despite A Contrary From The Vatican from 2021-03-30T13:44:28
Fr Paddy Byrne from Portlaoise in Co. Laois says he fully intends to still bless same-sex unions despite a recent statement to the contrary from the Vatican. He also talks about public worship duri...
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Simon Tierney Takes A Look At The History Of The AR15 Rifle In America from 2021-03-30T13:22:55
Newstalk Reporter Simon Tierney explores the history of the AR15 Rifle In America which has led to so many mass shootings most recently in a supermarket in Colorado which led to the deaths of 10 pe...
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Paul Harrington Is Back With A Song From The Beach Boys from 2021-03-30T13:09:22
Paul Harrington is back with another edition of The Lyrics The Thing. Today he sings one from the Beach Boys called God Only Knows.
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With A Cautious Reopening On The Cards-Will The Government Get It Right? from 2021-03-30T12:51:05
Three months into level 5 and a cautious reopening on the cards – are the government getting it right this time? Danny McConnell, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner, Roisin Shortall, TD for D...
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Why Is Rewilding Ireland Criticised For Being Anti-Farming And Anti-People? from 2021-03-30T12:25:03
Padric Fogarty Campaign Officer with the Irish Wildlife Trust discusses why he wants farming to pull back and give the lands back to nature.
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Today Is World Bipolar Day-Hear From One Young Mum About Living With The illness from 2021-03-30T12:05:19
Today is world bipolar day, currently, at least 45,000 people are living with bipolar disorder in Ireland - Sinead Keating a young mum tells us what life is like living with the illness.
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What Are The Challenges Facing The Gardaí And The Mood Of The Nation? from 2021-03-30T11:44:23
With many challenges around mandatory quarantine and the mood of the nation three months into level 5 restrictions, Antoinette Cunningham AGSI General Secretary and Pete Lunn, Head of ESRI's Behavi...
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Our Expert Answers Your Questions About Wills And Inheritance from 2021-03-29T15:48:31
In our Expert slot this week, John Costello, Orpen Franks solicitor who specializes in wills and inheritance answers some of the most common queries about making wills, inheritance, inheritance tax...
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Should There Be More Widespread Testing In Our Schools? from 2021-03-29T15:19:32
From today, staff and pupils at secondary schools in Northern Ireland will be offered Covid-19 tests.
The lateral flow antigen tests will not be compulsory, but any staff or pupils who are elig...
Captain Bill Kavanagh Tells Us What It's Like To Navigate The Suez Canal from 2021-03-29T15:13:57
As the Ever Given ship begins to budge in the Suez Canal, we ask what it's like to navigate the world's most crucial waterway. Captain Bill Kavanagh, Lecturer in the National Maritime College of Ir...
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How Excessive Are The Demands Of Working In High Level Investment Banking? from 2021-03-29T14:51:19
Jack Kelly, CEO & Founder of WeCruitr & Senior Contributor at Forbes takes a look at the younger staff at Goldman Sachs revolt in US offices over remote-working conditions and regular 18-ho...
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Is Ireland Facing A Pension Timebomb? from 2021-03-29T13:47:04
Chartered Accountants Ireland members are calling on the government to enact a pension auto-enrolment plan to protect Ireland’s pension system. But is an auto-enrolment system the answer? We hear h...
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Eoin Sheahan From Off The Ball Reacts To The Weekend In Sport from 2021-03-29T12:49:36
Leinster continue their pro14 dominance and Luxembourg embarrasses Ireland - Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball reacts to the weekend in Sport.
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Will The Government's New Plan Offering Financial Incentives Save Rural Ireland? from 2021-03-29T12:30:48
Sean Defoe, Communicorp Group Political Correspondent gives details on the Government's new five-year plan for rural Ireland. The plan will see financial incentives offered to people to w...
Colm Henry Chief Clinical Officer On The Latest Vaccine Updates from 2021-03-29T12:11:04
There are fears that stubbornly high new Covid-19 cases will mean the public will have to wait at least a further six weeks before any significant easing of restrictions is likely. HSE Chief Clinic...
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REPORT | How drones are delivering takeaways in Co. Galway from 2021-03-26T18:19:51
With restaurants closed and little to do under level five restrictions, getting a takeaway has become the highlight of many people’s week. In recent weeks, ‘Just Eat’ have partnered up with ‘Mann...
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A Look Back On The New Stories Of The Week from 2021-03-26T17:50:51
We look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. This week Pat was joined by Jennifer Carroll MacNeill Fine Gael TD Dunghlaoire & member of the Justice committee and David Cu...
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Sunday Easter Roast Recipe For You To Try from 2021-03-26T17:44:43
Gareth Mullins,?executive chef at the Marker Hotel joined Pat today with a wonderful Sunday Easter Roast, Garlic potatoes and fresh mint sauce recipe for you to try this Easter.
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New Music Released This Week from 2021-03-26T17:28:32
Stuart Clark Deputy Editor of Hot Press joined Pat with a taster of new music released this week, from David Balfe, Saint Sister, Dea Matrona and Paul McCartney and Beck.
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Are The Most Vulnerable Children In Ireland Silenced By The Pandemic? from 2021-03-26T17:17:36
Are the most vulnerable children in Ireland silenced by the pandemic, and what can we do to help? To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Tanya Ward is the Chief Executive of the Chil...
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A Look Ahead To The Weekend Of Sport from 2021-03-26T16:49:03
Èoin Sheahan joins Pat with a look ahead to a busy weekend of sport.
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Discussing The Stubbornly Hight Covid Numbers from 2021-03-26T14:59:44
Stubbornly high daily Covid numbers, the prospect of prolonged restrictions and transmission among children – what next?. To discuss further with Pat Suzanne Kane, Broadcaster and mum of three and ...
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At Least 55,000 People In Ireland Now Have A Serious Gambling Problem from 2021-03-26T11:59:24
A new report has found that at least 55,000 people in Ireland now have a serious gambling problem, and things are only getting worse. To discuss this report findings Pat was joined by Prof John O’B...
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The Case Of An Unsolved San Francisco Serial Killer 'The Doodler' from 2021-03-26T11:52:21
The case of an unsolved San Francisco serial killer who targeted gay men is revisited 43 years later in a brand new podcast, ‘The Doodler’ Pat was joined on the show by Kevin Fagan, the host of the...
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How To Reduce Kids Screen Time Exposure Without The Tantrums from 2021-03-25T16:16:20
Too much screen time, the issues and how to reduce exposure without the tantrums it is a hard thing for parents to manager. Mark Smyth Clinical Psychologist joined Pat on the show this morning wi...
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Should We Take Russia's Offer Of Vaccine Supplies? from 2021-03-25T15:57:04
Russia has seemingly extended the hand of friendship and access to its vaccine supply, should we take it? Yuriy Filatov, Russian Ambassador to Ireland spoke to Pat this morning on the show.
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One Woman's Search For Justice For Her Murdered Husband from 2021-03-25T15:31:11
On the night of January 18th 2007, 60 year old Michael Gallagher, was stabbed multiple times in a vicious assault carried out by one of two masked men who barged their way into his home in Tallaght...
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Science News And Updates From Prof Luke O'Neill from 2021-03-25T11:25:43
Luke O Neill joins us on the show with science news and updates and all the covid19 developments.
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Endometriosis Awareness Month – Living With Endometriosis from 2021-03-25T08:57:57
1 in every 10 women is affected by endometriosis, we speak to one woman who is living with the condition for the last 28 years and expert in the field Dr Hugh D O’Connor gives his advice.
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"My children can see people selling drugs & people getting beaten up in the street, pitch battles." Ballymun a Brighter Future from 2021-03-24T18:33:30
A new report was released this week called 'Ballymun a Brighter Future, A plan to tackle the underlying causes of addiction and crime and to tackle open drug dealing' by former Dublin Mayor Andrew ...
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Moore Street Should It Be A Historical Cultural Quarter? from 2021-03-24T16:34:49
Moore street – should it be a historical cultural quarter? To discuss this Pat was joined on the show by Janice Boylan, Sinn Féin Councillor for Dublin North Inner City.
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A look Ahead To Football Tonight With Gary Breen from 2021-03-24T16:15:11
We look ahead to tonight's big game with Gary Breen.
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Green Scene: What Is Behind Australia’s Extreme Weather? from 2021-03-24T15:51:55
Professor Brian Ó Gallachóir is Director of MaREI the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine joined Pat this morning for this week's 'Green Scene' where he talks about what is behind A...
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Easter Gardening With Paraic Horkan from 2021-03-24T14:41:25
Paraic Horkan joins us once again with loads of tips and advice for planting in your garden this Easter and he answered a wide range lot of listeners questions.
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We Go Behind The Movie Scenes Of ‘Far From Heaven’. from 2021-03-24T12:40:52
Bill Hughes takes us behind the scenes of the lush melodrama, ‘Far From Heaven’.
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Former Miss Ireland Holly Carpenter On Lockdown Fatigue from 2021-03-24T11:59:09
Former Miss Ireland Holly Carpenter joined Pat this morning to talk about lockdown Fatigue and how she and her family have been coping.
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Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney from 2021-03-24T11:38:33
As hotel quarantine starts on Friday Pat was joined on the show this morning by Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney.
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Jess Kelly Takes A Look At A New Phone On The Market from 2021-03-23T14:20:38
Jess Kelly Newstalk Tech Correspondent reviews the phone looking to steal Huawei’s place in the market, and she answers your tech questions.
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Should Ireland Be Mining More? from 2021-03-23T13:59:35
As the global economy goes green we will need a lot of batteries and those batteries will need metals. Is Ireland ready to ramp up our mining industry to take its share in the market? John Barry, E...
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Could Donald Trump Be In Severe Legal Trouble? from 2021-03-23T13:36:17
We look at the raft of legal investigations facing former President Donald Trump. Lloyd Green, New York Attorney, regular Guardian Contributor, and former Justice Department Official with the Georg...
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How Bad Are The Living Conditions In Social Housing Here In Ireland? from 2021-03-23T13:20:31
The Irish state faces criticism from Europe over the living conditions in social housing. Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie visits some of Dublin city centre’s biggest social housing complexes.
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Could Half Of All Dementia Cases Worldwide Be Prevented? from 2021-03-23T13:09:07
Half of all dementia cases worldwide could be prevented by addressing lifestyle risk factors through the course of people’s lives – we hear which modifications are the most important from Professor...
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Paul Harrington Explores The Great American Songbook from 2021-03-23T12:29:51
Paul Harrington joins Pat to explore the Great American Songbook in this week's Lyric's the Thing.
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Schools, Hotels and Pubs- What Does Rising Covid19 Cases Mean For These Sectors? from 2021-03-23T12:06:42
Danny McConnell, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner, Ann Piggott, President of the ASTI, and Elaina Fitzgerald Kane, Irish Hotels Federation President and director of Fitzgerald’s Woodlands H...
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As Visits To Nursing Homes Resume We Hear From One Nursing Home In Westmeath from 2021-03-23T11:23:39
Barry Whyte our Newstalk Reporter visited Westmeath where there is great excitement around the start of visits to one nursing home.
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The Latest On Lockdowns, Vaccine Passports and Vaccines From Around Europe. from 2021-03-23T10:49:56
Lockdowns, vaccine passports, and AstraZeneca are in the headlines around Europe, Hugh Schofield BBC Paris Correspondent, Graham Keeley, Spain Correspondent for The Independent, and Thomas Sparrow,...
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There Is A New Space Race Underway Between China And The US from 2021-03-22T16:02:25
Whether it is the race to Mars or the race to build weapons for use in outer space, there is a new space race underway between China and the US. For more on this Pat was joined today by Dr Jana Rob...
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Ask The Expert All Things Tax from 2021-03-22T15:55:36
Alan Murray, personal tax expert at Mazar joined us today as our Monday's expert and help listeners with their tax queries.
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Fit Farmers Initiative - A Mission To Get Farmers Fit from 2021-03-22T15:45:58
Pat was joined on the show by Laura Tully, Fit Farmers Initiative Course Founder & Facilitator. Athlone Institute of Technology Nurse & Health Centre Coordinator to talk about her mission t...
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€90 Beef Sambo Sells Out! from 2021-03-22T15:28:13
Pat was joined on the show by Jules Mak, Owner of Hush Restaurant to hear all about them selling out of the €90 beef sandwich.
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A Review Of The Weekend Of Sport from 2021-03-22T15:01:30
Eoin Sheahan joined Pat on the show with a lockback on the busy weekend of sport.
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Is The Criticism Of Students During Covid Unfair To The Majority? from 2021-03-22T14:48:50
Students have come in for a lot of criticism during the pandemic, but has it been unfair to the majority? Pat spoke to one student who contacted the show to make that argument.
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Number One New York Times Author Harlen Corben from 2021-03-22T12:50:30
The Number one New York Times Author Harlen Corben joined Pat his morning to chat about his new book 'WIN'.
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HSE CEO Paul Reid On The Worrying Increase In Covid Case Numbers from 2021-03-22T11:41:33
CEO of the Health Service Executive Paul Reid joined Pat this morning discuss the vaccine rollout and the worrying increase in covid case numbers.
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Science With Luke: How Moths Are Helping Sanofi Make Their Covid19 Vaccine from 2021-03-22T10:57:58
Luke O’ Neill joined Pat this morning with news and updates from the world of science. Also we heard how moths are helping Sanofi make their Covid19 vaccine. Inside the world of vaccine design and ...
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Report: Why Is Homeless Accommodation For Teens Being Shut Down? from 2021-03-19T19:56:49
Now the latest figures from the department of housing show there are more than 8,300 people homeless in ireland and sadly 2,326 of those are children.
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A Look Back On The Stories Of The Week from 2021-03-19T16:06:10
We take a look back on the stories that made the news this week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Regina Doherty, FG Senator and Leader of Seanad Éireann and Peadar Tobin, Leader of Aon...
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New Music From Loretta Lynn, Inhaler & Lana Del Rey from 2021-03-19T14:24:07
Stuart Clark brings us a taster of new music from Loretta Lynn, Lana Del Rey, Inhaler and Enda Gallery and Tolu Makay.
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Motoring: The Race To Go Electric from 2021-03-19T13:24:36
We hear about Volkswagen and the race to go electric and the issue around trucks and their carbon emissions with Motoring Correspondent Geraldine Herbert.
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Foodie Friday With Gareth Mullins from 2021-03-19T12:43:02
Gareth Mullins joined Pat this morning with a family favourite recipe for you to try this weekend Chicken Kiev.
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A Look Ahead To A Busy Weekend Of Sport from 2021-03-19T12:16:37
We look ahead to a busy weekend of sport with Matt Williams, Former Leinster Coach and Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball Sport.
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"I know people my age who regularly break the 5km; nobody is sticking to it" from 2021-03-19T12:03:56
There are reports today that Ministers are split on easing the 5km travel restriction.
It’s understood that some Ministers believe the incidence rate is not low enough to start lifting restrict...
Prof John Crown On Cancer Services During The Pandemic from 2021-03-19T11:54:40
John Crown is a Professor and consultant medical oncologist at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and he joined Pat this morning to describe the experience of those living with cancer during the pandem...
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The AA's Conor Faughnan Is Moving On After Thirty Years from 2021-03-19T11:26:16
The AA's Conor Faughnan is moving on after thirty years and he joined Pat this morning to tell him why and what his future plans might be.
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Is Level 5 Simply Not Working? from 2021-03-19T10:53:46
Schools are open, mobility is high, infection rates have plateaued is Level 5 simply not working? For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Infectious Disease Specialist, Head of Dept. of Int...
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Anti Lockdown protest at the GPO from 2021-03-18T16:53:23
21 people have been arrested for breaking Covid 19 public health regulations, at the St Patrick's Day anti lockdown protests yesterday in Dublin. The 2,500 Gardai on duty said there was overwhelmin...
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Only Fools & Horses Is Featured On 'Boxed' With John Fardy from 2021-03-18T15:21:25
In our series 'Boxed' with John Fardy we feature the cult classic which is 'Only Fools And Horses.
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What Does The News Of VHI Price Increases Mean For You As A Customer? from 2021-03-18T15:02:42
What does the news of VHI price increases mean for you as a customer? Health insurance expert Dermot Goode joined Pat on the show this morning to bring us up to date on this.
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Luke O'Neill Discusses Outdoor Dining This Summer from 2021-03-18T14:06:15
The FA cup might have 10000 fans and what will outdoor dining and drinking look like this summer Luke O’Neill has all the updates with Pat this morning on the show.
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What Will The Future Of Work Look Like? from 2021-03-18T12:51:53
With so many of us working remotely for a year now, and no return to the office in sight, we ask Peter Cosgrove what the future of work will look like .
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The Pat Kenny Eason Book Club Reviews 'Space Hopper' By Helen Fisher from 2021-03-18T12:18:56
We are back with this months Eason book club, today Stefanie Preissner, Claudia Carroll and Keith Walsh review the space hopper by Helen Fisher.
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The Great Words of Seamus Heaney from 2021-03-16T21:28:06
Pat Kenny takes a look back on Seamus Heaney's great speeches by those most powerful.
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Paul Harrington Sings A Classic By Lou Reed Called Perfect Day from 2021-03-16T17:01:29
Paul Harrington is back with Lyrics the Thing and sings a classic from Lou Reed called Perfect Day.
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Jess Kelly Reviews The New Huawei Headphones from 2021-03-16T14:40:41
Jess Kelly reviews the new Huawei headphones and takes your tech questions.
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Is Customer Service A Thing Of The Past For Bank Customers? from 2021-03-16T14:07:26
Economist Jim Power thinks customer service is going to be a thing of the past for bank customers here and gives his proposal.
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Are Hairdressers More Vital To Recovery For People With Health Conditions? from 2021-03-16T13:44:31
Hairdresser Niall Colgan from Limerick discussed why he will be opening his salon this week for people with health conditions such as Alopecia even if it means he has to go to jail.
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Patrick Horkan Gives His Advice On Potato Planting from 2021-03-16T13:26
Paraic Horkan shares his gardening advice on potato planting with Pat this morning.
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Leo Varadkar Discusses His Garda Investigation from 2021-03-16T12:02:42
Táiniste Leo Varadkar joined Pat to discuss everything from his Garda Investigation to the vaccination program after AztraZenca been temporarily suspended here to hotel quarantine.
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Simon Tierney Looks Back On The Long History Of Taoisigh Visiting The White House. from 2021-03-16T11:04:50
It’s a virtual shamrock ceremony this year, but today Newstalk Reporter Simon Tierney looks back on the long history of Taoisigh visiting the White House with Pat.
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A Review Of This Week's News Stories On The Friday Forum from 2021-03-05T15:55:59
We take a look back on the stories that made the news this week with our Friday Forum which included Marc MacSharry, FF TD For Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon and FG Senator Barry...
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New Music Releases This Week With Stuart Clark from 2021-03-05T15:41:34
We hear some new music released this week with Stuart Clark.
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A Haddock Fishcake Recipe From Gareth Mullins from 2021-03-05T15:17:39
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel brings us a delicious recipe for a haddock fish cake for you to try this weekend.
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Big Tobacco Going After The Youth from 2021-03-05T14:46:44
Matthew Chapman, Reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism covering the tobacco industry discusses how big tobacco investing in Influencers to market ‘more lung friendly’ products to young...
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Alastair Campbell Gets Into A Fight Over Litter from 2021-03-05T14:30:40
Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, Ambassador Time to Change/mental health Alastair Campbell joined Pat this morning and told him about a recent incident over litter he had recently.
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Was The Recent Decision On The Oscar Traynor Road Site Folly? from 2021-03-05T13:50:31
Was the recent decision on the Oscar Traynor Road site folly and can you build quality houses at a cheaper price? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Brendan Kenny, DCC Head Of Housing.
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Creches Are Set To Return In Full This Monday from 2021-03-05T13:00
Creches’ are set to return in full this Monday, but are there reasons to still be fearful? Pat spoke to one creche owner about readiness and concerns of the industry.
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When Can People Realistically Expect To Sit Their Driving Tests? from 2021-03-05T12:08:12
With an ever-increasing waiting list for driving tests, when can people realistically expect to sit theirs? For more on this Pat spoke to Brian Farrell, RSA Communications Manager.
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HSE Have Issued An Alert Following Four Stillbirths That Are Potentially Linked To Covid-19 from 2021-03-05T11:58:09
The HSE have issued an alert following four stillbirths that are potentially linked to covid-19. Pat was joined on the show this morning the Master of the Rotunda Hospital Fergal Malone.
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Frustrations Are Mounting Over Delays In The Vaccine Roll Out from 2021-03-04T16:01:39
Frustrations are mounting over delays in the vaccine roll out and to discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Dr Denis McAuley Chair of the GP Sub Committee on the IMO.
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Row Over The Northern Ireland Protocol Could Scupper All The Good Work Laid Down In The Good Friday Agreement from 2021-03-04T15:40:54
Could the latest row over the Northern Ireland Protocol scupper all the good work laid down in the Good Friday Agreement? Sammy Wilson, Democratic Unionist Party MP for East Antrim gave his thought...
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Boxed With John Fardy Featuring 'Breaking Bad' from 2021-03-04T15:28:08
This week in our new series 'Boxed' John Fardy takes a look a closer look at modern noir 'Breaking Bad'
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Pete The Vet: Increasing Number Of Dogs Ingesting PPE from 2021-03-04T15:07:19
Vets are seeing an increasing number of dogs requiring treatment for ingesting discarded face masks and other items of PPE, and there has also been a surge in reports of pets being poisoned after e...
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Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson About The Airlines Plans For The Coming Year from 2021-03-04T14:21:35
Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson joined Pat about the airlines plans for the coming year.
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How do you deradicalise your close relative who has gone down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole? from 2021-03-04T13:02:09
How do you deradicalise your close relative who has gone down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole? Henry McKean met some of the Saturday protestors from all walks of life and also met Dr Lucy Michael...
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Brazil Daily Infection Rates Have Hit Record Highs from 2021-03-04T12:30:54
Brazil daily infection rates have hit record highs and the health system is stretched as the variant wreaks havoc. For more on the situation on Brazil Pat was joined on the show by Katy Watson, BBC...
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Science With Luke: Can The Vaccines Stop Transmission? from 2021-03-04T12:10:13
Prof Luke O'Neill joins Pat this morning and discusses can the vaccines stop transmission, T cells can fight variants, superspreaders, and Neanderthals and Covid19.
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Horatio Clare On His Recovery From Mental Health Issues from 2021-03-04T12:08:03
Author and broadcaster Horatio Clare joined Pat to talk about his new book called Heavy Light. Insight into dealing with a mental health problem and what it's like on that road to recovery.
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Nobel Prize Winning Author Kazuo Ishiguro from 2021-03-03T17:25:56
Nobel Prize winning author of 'Never Let Me Go' and 'The Remains Of The Day' Kazuo Ishiguro joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about his new book KLARA and THE SUN.
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Meeting The Parents Of Children With Eating Disorders from 2021-03-03T17:21:08
Parents and carers of those with eating disorders tell us about the emotional and financial burden these illnesses can cause with our reporter Paul O'Donoghue.
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Why Gardening Can Keep You Fit from 2021-03-03T16:54:13
Paraic Horkan answers listeners gardening queries and also tell us why your garden can keep you fit.
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Today Is World Hearing Day from 2021-03-03T15:42:52
Are you caring for your ears? For world hearing day Pat was joined on the show by Audiologist with Hidden Hearing, Kevin McGoldrick and he tell us about what you need to do to protect your hearing...
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Green Scene: What's The Problem In Cutting Hedgerows? from 2021-03-03T15:31:04
With the pandemic and its attending lockdowns, how could global carbon dioxide emissions in December 2020 be 2% higher than December 2019? And what’s the problem with cutting hedgerows? Professor B...
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Minister For Justice Helen McEntee from 2021-03-03T15:20:50
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee joined Pat this morning and responds to the party scenes in Castletroy last evening.
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Behind The Movie Scenes Of 'Educating Rita' from 2021-03-03T12:59:54
Bill Hughes joined Pat this morning and went behind the movie scenes of the classic movie 'Educating Rita'.
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Reaction To The Disgraceful Scenes In Castletroy Last Night from 2021-03-03T11:43:55
Disgraceful scenes in Castletroy last night with arrests and fines for an illegal street party. Pat gets political, local and student reaction with Willie O’Dea, Fianna Fail TD for Limerick City, E...
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Is The Tech In Our Cars Making Us Worse Drivers? from 2021-03-02T16:10
Pat was joined Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Journalist to talk about the bad side of tech in our cars and is tech making us worse drivers, distracted drivers, overreliance on technology, loss of dri...
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Alan Byrne Of The Racing Post Discusses The Gordon Elliot Controversy from 2021-03-02T16:00:46
Alan Byrne Chief Executive and Editor in Chief of The Racing Post discussed the Gordon Elliot controversy and what next for horse racing trainer Gordon Elliot after posing for a picture while sitt...
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World Book Day from 2021-03-02T15:46:14
Award-winning children's authors Derek Landy and Judi Curtin Spoke to Pat about World Book Day and encouraging your kids to read.
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Tech with Jess from 2021-03-02T15:35:55
Our Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly discussed new I pads, AirPods, and the concept for an affordable phone with Pat Kenny plus answered your questions.
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Eoin O'Broin on equity scheme for home buyers from 2021-03-02T15:18:36
Sinn Fein TD Eoin O'Broin responds to Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien's plans for a shared equity scheme for buyers.
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Singer Celine Byrne on the effects the pandemic has had on her profession and personal life from 2021-03-02T15:04:28
Soprano singer Celine Byrne joined Pat to talk about how the pandemic has affected her professions and industry and also how it has affected her personally on the death of her father and mother-in-...
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Struggling with an eating disorder in the pandemic from 2021-03-02T14:43:54
Eimear McGovern talks to Pat about how the pandemic affected her and how it impacted her eating disorder.
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Could We Be Seeing World Cup Matches Been Played In The Aviva Come 2030? from 2021-03-02T14:42:13
Pat was joined by Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball and Former Minister for Sport and author Shane Ross to discuss Irelands prospects in bidding for the 2030 World Cup.
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Hospitals Cancellations Hit One Million from 2021-03-02T13:23:42
Irish Hospital Consultants Association (IHCA), reveals the devastating impact of the pandemic on patients with other illnesses, many of them urgent and life-threatening. It also emerged yesterday t...
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Paul Harrington Recalls The DJ's And The Unofficial Duets from 2021-03-02T13:07:19
Paul Harrington joins Pat to reminiscent on the DJs and the unofficial duets in this week's segment and sings you're not alone.
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Sister Of George Nkencho from 2021-03-02T07:55:29
On December 30th of last year Gardai shot dead 27-year-old George Nkencho, outside his family home in Dublin. George had allegedly assaulted a shop worker in a nearby supermarket before Gardai fol...
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Austin Duffy, Oncologist And Author On His New Book "Ten Days" from 2021-03-01T16:16:01
Austin Duffy, Oncologist and Author joined Pat this morning to chat his new novel “Ten Days”.
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Bank Of Ireland To Close 103 Branches from 2021-03-01T15:53:34
Bank of Ireland said it has taken a decision to close 103 branches in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, as the acceleration in digital banking has now reached a "tipping point" For mor...
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Parents Of Children With Special Education Needs Feel Kids Are Being Left Behind from 2021-03-01T15:36:53
While some students have returned to school this morning, parents of children with special education needs feel they’re kids are being left behind. Pat spoke to Carol Lennon, mother of 4 kids with ...
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Ask The Expert: Fertility from 2021-03-01T14:31:58
Dr John Waterstone, Medical Director, Waterstone Clinic was our expert this morning and he joined Pat to answer listeners fertility questions.
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What Can Be Done To Prevent Violent Protests from 2021-03-01T12:09:02
What can be done to prevent the type of violent protest we saw in Dublin City over the weekend? Pat was joined on the show by from Neale Richmond Damien McCarthy, GRA representative for Dublin Met...
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"It's great to be back to school but I hated having to get up at 7am." from 2021-03-01T11:54:05
340,000 students went back to class this morning. The phased reopening of schools continues with Junior and Senior Infants and Second Class returning. Leaving Cert students are also returning to th...
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Prof Luke O'Neill Discusses Vaccine Supply from 2021-03-01T11:42:44
Luke O’Neill joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss vaccine supply, hotel quarantine instructions and more updates from the world of science and covid.
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We Review The Week's News Stories In Our Friday Forum from 2021-02-26T15:56:02
We take a look at the news stories that made the news this week with our Friday Forum that included Duncan Smith, Labour TD Dublin Fingal, Spokesperson on Climate Action and Kieran O’Donnell FG T...
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Minister For Housing Darragh O'Brien On The Affordable House Bill Criticism from 2021-02-26T15:29:02
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien joined Pat this morning to talk about the Affordable Housing Bill that has received a lot of criticism since it's been published.
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Music With Stuart Clark: A New Bruce And Barack Podcast from 2021-02-26T15:15:18
Stuart Clark Deputy Editor Of Hot Press joined Pat for news of a new podcast with Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama and he gives us a taster of new music released this week.
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Will New Variants Offer A Real Challenge In Suppressing Numbers? from 2021-02-26T14:46:20
Prof Luke O'Neill joined Pat to discuss will new variants offer a real challenge in suppressing numbers ?
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Thank Cod It's Friday ! Cooking With Gareth Mullins from 2021-02-26T14:29:57
It’s Friday which means we have a delicious recipe for you to try over the weekend with a dish that is both quick and packed with spring flavours. Executive Chef at The Marker Hotel joined Pat to ...
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'We Collectively Lost Our Smile' A Look Back On The Last Year from 2021-02-26T12:47:15
Is it been 12 months since the Covid-19 case was confirmed in Ireland. Jonathan Healy looks back at the year since covid arrived and the ensuring timeline.
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Fall: The Mystery Of Robert Maxwell from 2021-02-26T11:47:45
Author John Preston’s has written very entertaining account of the extraordinary life and death of Robert Maxwell, the definition of corporate villainy. He joined Pat on the show to chat about his ...
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The Support For Reopening Society Surprisingly High Given The Current Numbers from 2021-02-26T11:31:07
Brendan Kelly, Prof of Psychiatry at TCD, author of ‘Coping with Coronavirus joined Paton the show this morning with reaction and analysis to the Irish Times poll with support for reopening societ...
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"Young loyalists are gathering information of legitimate targets" from 2021-02-26T11:28:30
There has been reports in recent weeks that there could be a return to Loyalist violence in the North if the Northern Ireland protocol is not scrapped.
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President Biden Attempts To Repair Damage From Trumps Foreign Policy from 2021-02-25T17:12:46
Barbara Plett Usher, BBC State Department Correspondent on Joe Biden’s foreign policy priorities joined Pat this morning to discuss President Biden's attempts to repair much of the damage done by T...
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Buying Or Selling House In This Current Market from 2021-02-25T15:57:12
Buying and selling property in the current climate is not straightforward, real estate agent Owen Reilly joined Pat to discuss the current housing market.
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A Block Busting Debut: The Push by Ashley Audrain from 2021-02-25T15:18:18
Pat was joined on the show by Author Ashley Audrain to chat about her new book which is a blockbusting debut which turbo-charges the fears and insecurities of almost every mother.
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The Less Than Smooth Delivery Of Vaccines Has Put General Practices Under Real Pressure from 2021-02-25T14:53:41
The less than smooth delivery of vaccines is putting general practices under real pressure. Dr. Yvonne Willams, Shannon Medical Centre, Co. Clare joined Pat this morning to tell of what she is exp...
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In The UK Drones Are Being Used To Carry Covid-19 Samples from 2021-02-25T12:51:25
Drones are being used to carry Covid-19 samples and test kits in some parts of Argyll and Bute in what has been described as a UK first. Kevin Byrne, Retired Lt Col & airport safety & secur...
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Great Words & Speeches: Commencement Speech By Tim Minchin from 2021-02-25T12:21:58
As part of our 'Great Words And Speeches' series we revisit a witty and wise University commencement speech by comedian, musician Tim Minchin.
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Has There Been An Increase In GDPR Complaints During Lockdown? from 2021-02-25T11:54:26
Has there been an increase in GDPR complaints during lockdown? Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon joined Pat this morning to discuss the findings of their annual report.
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Science With Luke: A Return Of Outdoor Activities In The UK from 2021-02-25T11:22:13
Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin joined Pat this morning to discuss the return of outdoor activities in the UK.
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Dr Rhona Mahony On A New Health Care Startup For The Elderly And Isolated from 2021-02-24T16:49:58
Dr Rhona Mahony has joined the board of Halo Care the Irish start-up that provides technological solutions that allow elderly people to live independently in their own home and she joined Pat on t...
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Can The Ulster Bank Decision Be Reversed? from 2021-02-24T16:41:08
Was the decision for Ulster Bank pulling out here hasty and poorly thought out? Padraic Kissane, Financial Advisor joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss.
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Tips For Planting Your Garden Roses This March from 2021-02-24T16:33:14
Paraic Horkan joined Pat this morning and tips on what to plant indoor and with March around the corner is will be time to plant your roses and Paraic has all the tips and advice to do so.
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Can We Achieve An Ambitious Vaccine Rollout? from 2021-02-24T16:13:40
Is what was announced last night a realistic path back to normality? And can we Achieve an ambitious vaccine rollout ? Pat discussed this with Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology a...
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Green Scene: When Should We Ban The Burning Of Solid Fuels In Our Homes? from 2021-02-24T15:50:55
On this week's Green Scene we asked How resilient is Ireland’s energy system to changing weather ? Also when should we ban the burning of solid fuels in our homes?
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Behind The Movie Scenes Of 'Bridget Jones Diary' from 2021-02-24T15:38:43
Bill Hughes brings us behind the movie scenes of 'Bridget Jones Diary' today with Pat.
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