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Nov 28, 2024 • 26min
An Taoiseach Simon Harris one day out from the election
One day out from the election and we have our final Leader Interview. In power since 2011, Fine Gael are hoping to stay in Government for a fourth term. They go into this election with new leader Simon Harris. An Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Pat in studio this morning.
Nov 27, 2024 • 10min
Garden stories with Diarmuid Gavin
This week Diarmuid Gavin takes us on a historic tour of Powerscourt Gardens.
Nov 27, 2024 • 13min
Josh Crosbie speaks to some first time candidates who are up for election!
Only two more days to polling day, and reporter Josh Crosbie has been talking to some first-time candidates about why they decided to throw their hat in the ring. Speaking to Josh was Fianna Fail Candidate in Galway-Roscommon Dr Martin Daly, Ellen Murphy for the Social Democrats Dublin West and Ruadháin Bonham Green Party in Meath East.
Nov 27, 2024 • 11min
Inside Hollywood: Panto performances in film
On Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at Panto Performances in Film, thhe Legacy of camp and drag in cinema.
Nov 27, 2024 • 7min
The end of compo culture may be in sight!
We hear how the end of compo culture may be in sight and important information you will soon need for your car insurer. All to discuss in in this weeks commuter slot with Conor Faughnan.
Nov 27, 2024 • 14min
Israel and Lebanon’s ceasefire agreement
At 2am Irish time, a ceasefire came into effect between Israel and Lebanon. Many displaced Lebanese people started to return home despite warnings from the IDF to wait for their permission. As families return to ruined homes,Irish Times Correspondent in Beirut Sally Hayden spoke to Pat on the ground from Beirut to discuss the mood there. Also we heard from Prof Paul Rogers Professor Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Nov 27, 2024 • 6min
Green Scene: Heavy-drinking hornets
Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland dives into animals changing colour under climate pressure, and heavy-drinking hornets and others!All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Nov 27, 2024 • 12min
'Moonlight' the Phil Lynott musical set to premiere in Dublin next year
“Moonlight” is an expansive rock / theatre production that explores the early life of Philip Lynott who rose from the streets of Dublin to influence and inspire a generation of musicians around the world. Joining Pat this morning was Peter M Smith, Actor, Musician and plays Phil Lynott in Moonlight.
Nov 27, 2024 • 23min
How did the three leaders fare in last night's debate?
It was their first and also their last, the three leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin went head to head last night in the Prime Time Leaders’ Debate. Sean Defoe Newstalk Political Correspondent. Host of the ‘Let Me Explain’ podcast and Sarah McGuinness Political Correspondent at the Irish Daily Mail reviewed it all along with Pat.
Nov 26, 2024 • 9min
Tech with Jess: A review of the Playstation 5 Pro
Jess reviews the the Playstation 5 Pro and tells us what we can expect from her 'Black Friday Gift Gadget Guide taking place on the Pat Kenny show from 11am on 29th November.
