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Dec 9, 2024 • 12min
The joy of sending and receiving handwritten cards and letters
Chef Derry Clarke and his wife Sallyanne are supporting An Post’s Send Love campaign this Christmas which celebrates the joy and tradition of staying connected through sending handwritten cards and letters. Derry and Sally joined Pat in studio this morning.
Dec 9, 2024 • 11min
Ask The Expert: The fear of dentists!
Fear of the dentist. Many of us might have anxiety, or even a phobia, when visiting the dentist but how can we tackle it? Our expert, dentist Dr Niall Neeson, is here to answer all your dental anxiety queries.
Dec 9, 2024 • 15min
The hopes of the people following the fall of the Assad regime
We hear from a Jesuit recently returned from Syria about what life is like there on the ground and the hopes of the people following the fall of the Assad regime. Speaking to Pat this morning was Tony O’Riordan SJ, Jesuit, returned from Syria in June.
Dec 9, 2024 • 17min
The prospects for a new government
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are meeting with different parties to secure a solid coalition but who will it be? Harry McGee breaks down the latest meetings and prospects for a new government.
Dec 9, 2024 • 8min
Big changes for Airbnb in Italy
Tourists in Italy will no longer be able to access short-term rentals using key boxes after the country's police chief said owners must verify the identity of guests in person. We get the details of this change with Nick Squires, Itay Correspondent for Daily Telegraph.
Dec 9, 2024 • 12min
Theatre company of the year ‘Glass Mask Theatre’
We hear from the theatre company of the year ‘Glass Mask Theatre’ and their exciting plans for 2025. Joining Pat this morning was Founder of ‘Glass Mask Theatre’ Rex Ryan.
Dec 9, 2024 • 15min
A new era for Syria as the Assad regime falls
Just twelve days since rebels launched their surprise offensive in Syria, rebels have captured the capital Damascus. Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, has resigned and fled to Moscow. We get the latest and analysis from Fawaz Gerges from the London School of Economics.
Dec 6, 2024 • 7min
Friday Christmas Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins will be talking us through some Christmas party food ideas that are suitable for freezing for any seasonal last minute entertaining.
Dec 6, 2024 • 14min
Champion racehorse trainer Willie Mullins on his life and career!
Irish racehorse trainer Willie Mullins has list of accolades to his name. This year, he became the first trainer to surpass one hundred wins at Cheltenham. He has over four thousand race wins to his name and is the most winning Irish trainer of all time. He joins us to talk about his life and career.
Dec 6, 2024 • 38min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the panel today was Thomas Byrne TD, Meath East and Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Richard Boyd-Barrett TD, Dún Laoghaire along with Orla Ryan, News Correspondent, The Journal and Alice Leahy, Director of Alice Leahy Trust.
