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Jul 18, 2025 • 32min
The sisters who got justice after forty years
Catherine Wrightstone was just 13 years old when she disclosed that her brother Richard was sexually abusing her. While Catherine believed she was a lone victim it was later revealed that her two other sisters Paula and Yvonne also suffered abuse at the hands of their brother. Now over 40 years later, justice prevailed for the three sisters as their brother Richard Brennan was jailed for 8 years earlier this week. Catherine and Paula spoke to Pat this morning.
Jul 17, 2025 • 9min
Manchán Magan on his new documentary ' Listen To The Land Speak'
Author and documentary-maker, Manchán Magan, is starring in the two-episode documentary Listen to the Land Speak. This progamme sees Manchán Magan reveal the profound knowledge and wisdom contained in our landscape and myths and explore how they have shaped the way we look at the world. The first episode is set to air today on RTÉ One. Manchán joins us on the show today to discuss the award-winning programme, which just won the Best Cinematography in an Irish Film award at the Galway Film Fleadh over the weekend.
Jul 17, 2025 • 20min
Unbroken by Mary Attenborough and Michael Gallagher
In the morning of the 28th of October 1996, Michael Gallagher and Mary Attenborough were awoken by armed police in their London home. Michael was arrested, and later charged and convicted, for conspiring to cause explosions in connection with the Heathrow mortar attacks of 1994. Mary held the belief he was innocent? But was that true? Mary and Michael tell Pat the story.
Jul 17, 2025 • 14min
All the news stateside with Terry Sheridan
US President Donald Trump continues to deflect questions on the Epstein files, but as he feels the pressure from his own party and supporters. We get the latest on all the news stateside with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.
Jul 17, 2025 • 7min
River Seine has reopened for swimming
One year on from its €1.4bn cleanup for the Olympic Games, Paris’ River Seine has reopened for swimming at three sites across the city. But what is it actually like to take a dip in the river? Catherine Porter of the New York Times took a swim to find out.
Jul 17, 2025 • 6min
The Irish influence in Argentinian football
With the All-Ireland hurling final between Cork and Tipperary this weekend, now is as good a time as any to explore the rich sporting histories of both counties. It’s well-known that Cork has produced a number of iconic names in football: Roy Keane, Denis Irwin, and now, Caoimhín Kelleher. But what about the Tipp man who is believed to have helped found one of the most famous football clubs in the world? Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us about him.
Jul 17, 2025 • 7min
Some sustainable pet solutions for you
Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat this morning to give some tips and advice on sustainable pet solutions.
Jul 17, 2025 • 8min
The world of fungi and what is has done for science and medicine
Fungi gave us penicillin, a hugely beneficial antibiotic that has saved millions of lives. Cholesterol lowering statins had their origins in fungi, as did the immunosuppressant cyclosporin used in transplantation. These results show that many more medicines derived from fungi remain to be found. All to discuss with Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.
Jul 17, 2025 • 15min
Do we need more or less bus lanes?
As the number of fines issued to motorists for unlawfully using bus lanes increased by 34% in the capital last year. Are motorists taking the law seriously when it comes to driving in bus lanes? Is more enforcement needed and do we need more or less bus lanes to help tackle the problem and efficiency of bus services in Dublin? Joining Pat to discuss further was Gwen Morgan, Director of Service Operations at Dublin Bus
Jul 17, 2025 • 11min
Ireland is facing a ‘perfect storm’ when it comes to cocaine
Ireland is facing a ‘perfect storm’ when it comes to cocaine according to new research. The drug’s wide availability and affordability is contributing to this storm which has led to an increase in hospitalisations and overdoses. Speaking to Pat to discuss was Dr Garrett McGovern, Addiction Specialist and Medical Director, Priority Medical Clinic in Dundrum.
