Podcast Episodes

Controversy continues over Russian Links to Aughinish alumina refinery.

Since its construction in 1978, Aughinish has been the largest alumina refinery in Europe and one of the largest employers in the Limerick area.  

In …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Spat between the government and the Rotunda continues.

The spat between the government and the board of the Rotunda is continuing as Taoiseach Micheal Martin warned the board to reflect on its decision.  …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

We hear from the defence forces as they prepare for deployment to Lebanon.

Over 40 members of the defence forces recently took part in an intensive four-day training exercise at Fort Davis in County Cork as part of a program…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Luke O’Neil, live from Sarajevo on a breakthrough in treating pancreatic cancer

Luke O’Neil, professor of biochemistry in the school of biochemistry and immunology at Trinity College Dublin Joined Pat as always on a Saturday, but…

3 months ago

A chicken sandwich, which has an Asian twist, Gareth Mullens joins us !

Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with a recipe for a Asian Flavored Chicken Sandwich as well as his favourite salad to…

3 months ago

Music in times of war

Music and war may seem poles apart, but the suffering caused by conflict is sometimes best captured in the music of a great composer.  

Music in time …

3 months ago

How likely is it that hostilities in Ukraine and the Middle East will cease ?

It’s been a week where both the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine offered both horror as attacks continue, and hope as there are tal…

3 months ago

Dispute between Rotunda Hospital and HSE escalates over public consultants contracts.

Yesterday, board members of the Rotunda Hospital defied the Health minster by refusing to accept a government order to halt public-only consultants c…

3 months ago

Hamnet, author Maggie O’Farrell on her latest novel !

After an awards-laden spring which brought acclaim to the film adaptation of her novel Hamnet, she has a new novel, which was published on the 2nd of…

3 months ago

What should Leaving Cert Students be eating during their exams ?

While exams often represent a significant shift in routine, they don’t necessarily need to be accompanied by a drastic change in diet.  Simple, effic…

3 months ago