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Mar 15, 2026 • 6min
Jessica Woodlock reports from London for St Patrick’s Day
While all eyes might be on the White House for St Patrick’s Day this year, celebrations are already underway around the world. For the first time ever, every Government minister is travelling abroad to mark the occasion. Our reporter Jessica Woodlock spoke with the Tánaiste in London and joined Pat to discuss.
Mar 15, 2026 • 13min
Richard Boyd Barrett on his recovery from cancer
With Daffodil Day coming up next week, many people across the country will be reflecting on the impact of cancer on them, their families, and their communities. One person who has recently shared his own experience is People Before Profit TD, Richard Boyd Barrett, who recently received the all-clear but spoke of the harsh reality of the treatment and the long road to recovery.
Mar 15, 2026 • 12min
What is so attractive about the latest EVs?
Ger Herbert, motoring editor at the Sunday Independent, breaks down why the newest electric cars are stealing the market. He highlights which models and brands are leading sales. He discusses range breakthroughs, charging realities, and how EV adoption is spreading beyond cities into rural areas. He also touches on value from Chinese entrants and shifting secondhand prices.
Mar 15, 2026 • 9min
Henry reports from Los Angeles ahead of the 2026 Oscars
It’s Oscar day, and at midnight tonight, we will find out whether or not Jessie Buckley becomes the first Irish woman to win in the best actress category, but what do the locals think of the Oscars? Do they like it? Do they even watch? Henry McKean joins Pat from Los Angeles to discuss.
Mar 15, 2026 • 15min
Pat's Sunday paper review March 15th
Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is journalist and broadcaster, Flor McCarthy. Also joining Pat to look ahead to the Taoiseach’s visit to the White House on St Patrick’s Day is Newstalk reporter, Jamie O’Hara.
Mar 15, 2026 • 7min
Six Nations 2026 in review
Joining Pay to dissect what was an unforgettable Six Nations Championship is former Ireland international, Fiona Hayes & Off the Ball’s John Duggan.
Mar 15, 2026 • 12min
A history of train travel in Ireland with Turtle Bunbury
Pat is joined by historian, broadcaster and podcaster, Turtle Bunbury, to look back at the history of train travel in Ireland as we recount some of the most intriguing locomotives to ever take to the tracks.
Mar 14, 2026 • 18min
Iran War enters week three: What’s the latest?
Israel says it has struck hundreds of targets across Iran, while Tehran has continued to fire missiles towards Israel and threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz. To discuss the latest developments, Pat is joined by Mark Weiss, Irish Times Contributor Based In Israel & Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute in UCD.
Mar 14, 2026 • 12min
Bertie Ahern on the importance of St Patrick’s Day engagements in Washington DC
Ireland’s annual St Patrick’s Day engagements in Washington are once again focusing attention on the importance of the US–Ireland relationship. But what role can Ireland play in moments of global tension, and how should Irish leaders navigate relations with Washington at a time of international crisis? Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joins Pat to discuss.
Mar 14, 2026 • 10min
Six Nations & Chinese F1 GP Preview
George Russell won last week’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix to get his World Championship bid up and running as Mercedes overcame a gripping early challenge from Ferrari. Off the Balls’ Eve Conway joins Pat to preview this weekend’s Chinese GP & Off the Ball’s John Duggan joins Pat to look at the blockbuster final weekend of the Six Nations.
