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Jan 27, 2026 • 9min
Why is there a growing distrust in NGO’s?
Ireland is among the few European countries who have bucked trends and have continued to increase public funding for the non-profit and charity sector. While the primary work of NGOS is to assist and advocate for some of the most vulnerable members of Irish society, recently public perception of NGOs are on the decline due to the rise of far-right rhetoric. Pat discussed this further with Teresa Buczkowska from the Immigration Council of Ireland.
Jan 27, 2026 • 5min
Overprotecting your child causes anxiety and stress in adulthood
Most parents overprotect for the best of reasons. The world feels more dangerous than ever. We want our children to be happy, confident, unhurt. So we step in early. We smooth the road. We solve the problems. We shield them from disappointment, discomfort, and failure but it comes at a psychological cost. All to discuss with Steph Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, and host of the Tough Love Podcast.
Jan 27, 2026 • 10min
Reporting from the biggest GAA club in Shanghai
For many people who emigrate, the GAA becomes an important part of their life abroad. For decades now, the sport has been a way for people to find a community and settle in to a new city and country, especially one far from home, where things might be very different from what they’re used to. But, it’s now quickly becoming a new community for locals of the country to join too. Our reporter Emily Keegan was in China recently, where she met with players from the country’s biggest GAA club in Shanghai, to learn more about it.
Jan 27, 2026 • 14min
Storm Chandra lands in Ireland
Storm Chandra has brought rain, wind and flooding across Ireland especially in the East of Ireland. We get the latest on the situation with Aoife Kealy, Meteorologist with Met Eireann, Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with Dublin Airport and Blake Boland, Spokesperson with Dublin Bus.
Jan 26, 2026 • 8min
Why did Air Force one stop in Shannon airport?
A former flight attendant who posed as a pilot to get hundreds of free flights and why did Air Force one stop in Shannon airport. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.
Jan 26, 2026 • 11min
Ask The Expert: On back and joint pain
Back and joint pain are some of the most common injuries many of us face whether it's from playing sports, exercising in the gym or even from sitting at your desk! So how can we prevent this? Ask the Expert this week was Lowry O'Mahony, Chartered Physiotherapist.
Jan 26, 2026 • 19min
ICE kills another American citizen
Federal immigration officers shot and killed another American citizen in Minneapolis on Saturday. Alex Pretti was a 37 year old ICU nurse who worked in the city’s veteran’s hospital. Pat was joined on the show by Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD.
Jan 26, 2026 • 12min
The upcoming Netflix documentary on Lucy Letby
With a new documentary set to release on February 4th, Lucy Letby is back in the news. The upcoming Netflix documentary on the former nurse is set to feature exclusive footage of Letby’s arrest and interview. With more on this Pat spoke to Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter.
Jan 26, 2026 • 13min
Cost of accommodation for IPAS surpasses one billion in 2024
The cost of accommodation for international protection applicants surpassed €1 billion for the first time in 2024. The new figures come as the latest deportation flight with Polish and Lithuanian citizens left Dublin Airport yesterday afternoon.Pat discusses this more with Matt Carthy TD, Spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Sinn Féin, Cavan-Monaghan.
Jan 26, 2026 • 7min
Another successful weekend for Michael Carrick
it was another successful weekend for Michael Carrick at the helm of man united as they defeated arsenal 3-2 in emirates stadium. Leinster secured their tenth win in a row in the URC against Connacht and in the Australian open, defending champion Madison Keyes is knocked out by fellow American Jessica Pegula. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.
