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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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Are young people less resilient these days than past generations? Does the increased availability and awareness of mental health support help young people? Or are young people being held back by overbearing adults who are ‘democratising’ parenting? All to discuss with our panel this morning. Joining Pat was Siobhán O’Neil White of Mums.ie, Newstalk researcher Meghan O’Halloran, who’s in her early 20s and also Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital.
Ireland has a proud tradition in the hammer throw dating back to ancient times. Cú Chulainn supposedly invented the sport long before Games took place in the religious sanctuary at Olympia. Ireland’s first-ever back-to-back Olympic champion Pat O’Callaghan claimed his golds in the hammer throw; but perhaps the most extraordinary episode in the sport’s history took place in Cork in 1984. Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill can tell us more:
The fragile peace in the Middle East could already be in jeopardy. President Donald Trump has warned Israel could resume fighting if Hamas breaches the ceasefire and neglects to return the bodies of Israeli hostages. Speaking to Pat this morning was military analyst, former fighter pilot, and co-host of the Red Matrix Podcast, Séan Bell, to examine the situation in the Middle East.
Dunnes Stores is up there with Ryanair and Guinness as one of the most successful Irish enterprises created. Opening its first store in 1944 on Cork’s St. Patricks Street, its success spurred on by cheap clothing grew and grew until eventually in the 1960s it exploded in popularity as it brought the concept of the modern supermarket to Irish shoppers. Joining Pat this morning was Matt Cooper, Today FM presenter and author of a new book ‘Dynasty, Scandals, Triumph, Turmoil, and Succession at the Heart of Dunnes Stores’.
Nuclear fusion is the process by which two or more light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a huge amount of energy in the process. It happens naturally in stars under extreme pressure and temperature. Scientists are trying to bottle that same process inside special machines (like tokamaks or stellarators). That’s why people call fusion “making a star in a bottle:. All to chat with Luke O'Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.
Gardaí are investigating the death of a seventeen-year-old at an emergency care facility in Dublin yesterday. In a statement, Tusla confirmed this facility provided care to those seeking international protection. Joining Pat this morning was Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of Children’s Rights Alliance.
1Have we dumbed down our maths curriculum for students too much? And have students lost the ability to do all mental maths as a result of calculators? All to discuss during Maths Week 25 with Oliver Murphy, Author of ‘Fundamental Applied Maths’ and Co-Author Of ‘Active Maths’.
Ireland has seen a 10% boom in men's grooming in 2025. With waxing, laser treatments and anti ageing tweakments (non-surgical cosmetic procedures) taking off. Men want to feel better but is it a vanity move? Henry McKean tried some tweakments, he sent us this report.
The latest Irish Times Ipsos/B&A poll shows a commanding lead for Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, but shows a significant number unhappy with the choice for the presidency.All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Host of the 'Let Me Explain' podcast. Political Correspondent for Newstalk.
As winter is just around the corner, what does that mean for all your plants from the summer? And when is the last time you should cut the grass before the cold kicks in? Gardener and Field Worker at Crûg Farm Plants Paul Smyth joins Pat to answer listener questions.
Number one bestselling author and award-winning playwright Michael Harding has a brand-new book out entitled ‘Midwinter, A Journey Through A Season’. The book is a meditation on winter, and follows Michael’s personal reflections of life and death, as well as the life of a fictional character, Martin, whose story ‘reflects the heartache and loss that so many families endure every year’. Michael joined Pat on the show this morning.
The Thousand Madleens Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces last week while attempting to break the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. Among those detained aboard the flotilla was Independent TD Barry Heneghan. Barry joins me now to discuss the flotilla, his detainment, and release.
Continuing our Halloween build up on Inside Hollywood we take a look at a Halloween favourite Ghostbusters. All to chat about with Lisa Cannon Head of Studio at DMG Media.
Wind Energy & Storms Scientists in China have been working to develop turbines that are “typhoon-proof”, spawning a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive major storms, but harness their power. Also we hear how wildfires are changing the taste of wine. All to discuss on this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland. All with thanks to Repak.ie
Lawyer, financier, and broadcaster, best known as co-host of ‘The Rest is Politics US’. Anthony Scaramucci joins us to take a look at Trump’s plans for peace abroad, his controversial actions at home, and more.
Andrew Porter has a new autobiography, ‘Heart On My Sleeve, My Story Of Struggle And Strength’. It is the inspirational story of Andrew’s life, from his mental health struggles to his sporting triumphs. Andrew joined Pat this morning.
This morning we discussed driverless cars on the road safety features and experiences. Joining Pat was Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Newstalk’s Claire Darmody who recently took a driverless taxi while recently in Atlanta.
The Government has tabled a confidence motion in An Tánaiste Simon Harris following the announcement of Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín that they would table a no confidence motion later this week. Pat gets the latest on this with Jack Horgan Jones Political Correspondent, Irish Times.
No marinading or time consuming-techniques, Donal Skehan joins to discuss straight through cooking. All advice and recipes are featured in his new cook book
Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Google Pixel 10 Fold. Google’s new folding phone is the third version of the Fold.
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Time for biased hack kenny to hang up the microphone he's not even trying to hide it anymore....
Got 3mins in and had to turn off.... Kenny is pathetic and allows this Israeli mouthpiece free range to spew forth its propaganda.. Kenny is only able to raise his anger for the shinners... Disgusting
Took 4 mins for lee to mention Sinn Fein who weren't represented on this panel while dickhead kenny sat idly bye... Switched off... Awful shite from moley kenny
This dick kenny is obsessed with red top rag mouthpiece lee, as for the opinions of a "social influencer" 🤣😂💩
Kenny has absolutely no credibility nor has this discredited wretch williams and only a rancid biased so called radio station would give his rants oxygen.. FYI williams the thugs that perpetuated this dont vote.. Dreadful shite
Kenny is so fine gael biased that there's not point in listening any more.. He sits back and allows a party political broadcast from a minister from a totally discredited government.. Awful Dirge
More shite from kenny... If i had a cent for every time sheean and prone were on this tripe...
Sinn Féin did it... 🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Kenny and Danny are 2 wankers of the most hideous type...
Had to turn this off the Kenny and the loony Donovan attacking quinlivan is beyond reprehensible
I would rather have the country burn under a SF majority government then suffer another FG or FF elitist government, we are nothing but slaves
😂😂😂Kenny must go to sleep and wake up thinking of The Shinners 😂😂😂😂 it's truly kennys obsession....
appalling service, it's not staffing, its the staff don't care, awful
And yet you have drivers in their 70s who never sat a theory or practical test some who got licences through a amnesty in the 70s...bonkers
Joan Burton the screechy 1 who sunk Labour 💩 😂😂
load of rubbish, she will probably get a council house out of it.
Try watching "The Mayor of Kingstown" with Jeremy Renner... Much better
Is unionism ready to accept the democratic will of the people? There fixed that for you...
quoting kilkenny is a loaf of .... kkennny has been a city for centuries. smithwicks brewery was estsblished in 1710 and actually closed down a few years ago. that councillor is talking thru his arse
Hi Pat, the Redditors did not drive up the price of silver, and it's not talking about material silver, they're on about a company.
why is it not cardi B