Podcast Episodes

King Charles formally stripped Andrew of his royal titles

King Charles has formally stripped Andrew of his royal titles, including his royal status as Prince. We get the latest on this with Enda Brady, International TV News anchor with TRT World.

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Looking ahead to this weekend in sport

Looking ahead to this weekend in sport, the Premier League returns with an exciting lineup as Chelsea takes on Tottenham in a London derby, in rugby Ireland play the All Blacks, and we look back over…

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The many who don't get the chance to take their attacker to court

Back at the end of august we revealed on this show that over the past 10 years the Director of Public Prosecutions chose not to prosecute over 67 percent of sexual offence cases submitted to it by ga…

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David McWilliams on Ireland's economic state

Despite international pressures, the Irish economy is projected to grow by almost 11% thanks to strong pharma exports and consumer spending. Joining Pat this morning was David McWilliams on Ireland'…

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Hollywood screenwriter, director, producer, novelist Todd Komarnicki

The Dingle Distillery International Film Festival returns this winter to venues around Dingle from 7 – 9 November.

Renowned Hollywood screenwriter, director, producer and acclaimed novelist Todd Koma…

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Creating innovation jobs in Ireland’s green economy

Margie McCarthy, the Director of Research & Policy at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, joined Pat to discuss the increasing investment in energy has been creating innovation jobs in Irela…

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President Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

President Donald Trump has just completed perhaps the most consequential meeting of his Asia tour, a conference with Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping.  Joining Pat with more on th…

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Charles Comiskey and his complicated legacy in baseball

Ireland take on New Zealand this weekend at Soldier Field in Chicago, a city famous for its close association with Ireland and Irish immigration. One of Chicago’s most storied sporting institutions i…

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Is the deposit return scheme a success or headache for people?

The Deposit Re-turn Scheme. It’s a resounding success. There has been a marked reduction in litter and an unexpected financial boost for community groups, clubs and enterprising individuals who have …

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Jackie McCarthy O’Brien’s new memoir ‘We Made It Kid’

Former Irish International soccer and rugby player Jackie McCarthy O’Brien’s new memoir ‘We Made It Kid’ is out now.  

The book follows Jackie’s journey from the Mount Saint Vincent Industrial school,…

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