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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. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment List...

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Oct 11, 2026

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Episodes

The new holiday trends 08.05.2023

What are the new holiday trends, airport rules, and has baggage issues been resolved? All to discuss with Eoghan Corry.

Priesthood for a career 08.05.2023

Young people are urged to consider the priesthood and religious life. That is the call from Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore who spoke to Pat this morning.

Irish Rail launches campaign calling for safety on platforms 08.05.2023

Iarnród Éireann has launched a campaign urging customers to ensure their own safety and that of others in railway stations. Barry Kenny Corporate Communications Manager at Iarnród Éireann told us more about the campaign.

Concern over high insurance premiums 08.05.2023

Leading insurance companies have held a series of meetings with the Minister of State in responsibility for insurance, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, amid concern over the rising cost of premiums and high payouts.

The secret Anglo-Irish Defence Agreement 08.05.2023

We hear of Secret Anglo-Irish Defence Agreement allowing RAF jets to patrol our skies. Speaking to Pat with more on this was Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor and also Ger Ahern Retired Brigadier General with the Defence Forces.

A review of a busy weekend of sport 08.05.2023

Kerry and Galway come out on top, Connacht beat all the odds, and De Gea fumbles for Man United. We’ll review a busy weekend of sports with Kathleen McNamee From Off The Ball.

What to do about the dunes? 08.05.2023

What to do about the dunes? We speak to a concerned councillor about coastal erosion in Portmarnock. Joan Hopkins Social Democrats Fingal Councillor joined Pat on the show this morning to explain what is happening to the dunes on Portmarnock beach.

Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy to be sentenced today 08.05.2023

Two men are due to be sentenced today for helping the gang behind the Regency Hotel murder. We have the latest Frank Greaney, Newstalk Court Correspondent.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum 05.05.2023

Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat today was Regina Doherty Deputy Leader of Seanad Eireann and spokesperson on Transport, Dr Terry Prone Chairman of the Communications clinic and also Sorcha Clarke SF TD Longford Westmeath SP.

Emmett j Scanlon on an explosive season finale of crime drama Kin 05.05.2023

Viewers have been promised an explosive season finale of the crime drama Kin this weekend. We speak with actor Emmett j Scanlon aka Jimmy Kinsella.

Henry reports from London ahead of the Coronation 05.05.2023

We cross to London to speak with Henry McKean ahead of the coronation where people are getting into the party spirit.

Food with Gareth: Rhubarb, ginger, and pistachio cheesecake 05.05.2023

Rhubarb, ginger, and pistachio cheesecake is the recipe of choice today from Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel.

Fitness influencer Maeve Madden takes the main stage at Wellfest 05.05.2023

Fitness influencer and founder of the queens don’t quit community Maeve Madden chats to Pat ahead of taking to the main stage at this weekend's Wellfest.

EU is creating rules on increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels 05.05.2023

Why the EU is creating rules on increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuels? We discuss this with Ciaran Cuffee Dublin’s Green MEP.

Will Mortgage Relief feature budget negotiations? 05.05.2023

Will Mortgage Relief feature budget negotiations to counteract increasing interest rates? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Paraic Kissane Financial Advisor and member of the Irish Banking Culture Board.

Big Sam Allardyce is back 05.05.2023

Big Sam Allardyce is back and all the latest from the URC rugby championship with Kathleen McNamee from Off The Ball.

Dermot Bannon on the RIAI Simon Open Door initiative 05.05.2023

Dermot Bannon on how you can get a consultation with a top architect just like him and help charity at the same time. Dermot tell us about Now is its 19th year, Dermot is working with the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland and the Simon Communities to launch RIAI Simon Open Door. The RIAI Simon Open Door initiative is a collaboration between the Simon Communities and the Royal Institute of t...

900 young people were expelled from schools in the last six years 05.05.2023

Concerns that 900 young people were expelled from schools in the last six years. We get reaction with Paul Crone Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals.

How Ireland responded to the last Coronation in 1953 04.05.2023

The Kings Coronation will be watched all over the world, but our reporter Simon Tierney looks at how Ireland responded to the last coronation in 1953.

A new book by Georgie Crawford 'Glow' 04.05.2023

Health Coach & Wellness Speaker Georgie Crawford joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new book ‘’Glow’’.

Up to 70,000 homes to benefit from free surplus electricity 04.05.2023

We hear how up to 70,000 homes will benefit from free surplus electricity. To explain how was Laura McDonnell Head of Communications and Policy at Clúid housing and Derek Roddy Co-founder of Energy Cloud.

Author Billy O'Callaghan on his latest novel 'The paper Man' 04.05.2023

Author Billy O'Callaghan joined Pat on the show, to share the inspiration behind his latest novel, The Paper Man, a story of 'love, war, faith and even a little bit of football'

The progress with Molten Salt Reactors a 04.05.2023

Professor Luke O’Neill shares the progress with Molten Salt Reactors and good news in the fight against Alzheimer's.

What to do with the cocaine hippos 04.05.2023

We hear about some remarkable happenings with some big creatures in this week's Green Scene with Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland including what to do with the cocaine hippos.

Butter and milk prices fall 04.05.2023

Butter and milk prices fall as the supermarket war ramps up. To discuss what this means for the consumer and farmers Pat was joined by Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent, Louise Crowley Dairy farmer based in Limerick, and also Neale Richmond Minister of State with responsibility for Employment Affairs & Retail Businesses. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown.

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