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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.
Mar 14, 2026 • 18min
Europe’s changing security landscape with General Seán Clancy
Europe’s security landscape is changing rapidly as the war in Ukraine continues to shape defence policy across the continent. So, how do EU military leaders view the trajectory of the war, and what does it mean for countries like Ireland with a long tradition of military neutrality? To discuss all of this, Pat is joined by General Seán Clancy, the former Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, now Chair of the European Union Military Committee (EUMC).
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 • 7min
Boxed with John Fardy: ‘Rooster’
Screentime’s John Fardy joins Pat to discuss the latest releases hitting our TV screens and streaming services. This week, he joins Pat to dive into a new series called ‘Rooster’ on NOWTV.
Mar 8, 2026 • 10min
Narrative wars & surging disinformation
As war unfolds on the ground in the Middle East, another battle is raging online as convincing AI fakes in the theatre of war are spreading faster than ever. Eileen Culloty, Associate Professor at Dublin City University and Deputy Director of the Institute for Media, Democracy, and Society, joins Pat to discuss how generative AI is transforming information warfare and why traditionally trusted evidence can no longer be taken at face value.
Mar 8, 2026 • 15min
Tehran in flames as the Iran war rages on
Iran's capital, Tehran, erupted into flames as Israel and the US last night launched a fresh wave of devastating strikes. Joining Pat to discuss this further is Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace at Bradford University.
Mar 8, 2026 • 10min
Looking ahead to Cheltenham 2026 with Willie Mullins
The Cheltenham roar will be turned up to fever pitch from next Tuesday as the annual racing festival kicks off once again. Underlined by a host of hotly contested races, including the Triumph Hurdle, Novices' Hurdle, and the Gold Cup, Cheltenham rarely disappoints. Joining Pat to preview it all are champion racehorse trainer Willie Mullins and Off the Ball's John Duggan.
Mar 8, 2026 • 10min
Barry Keoghan on his new film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man'
Pat is joined by Barry Keoghan to chat about his brand-new film, 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', which is currently in cinemas and is set for Netflix worldwide release on March 20th.
Mar 8, 2026 • 15min
Concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht.
A protest took place outside the Dáil earlier in the week, highlighting concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, visited the Gaeltacht in west Kerry to meet with the locals, and he joins Pat in studio to discuss.
Mar 8, 2026 • 10min
Plans to move Rotunda Hospital dropped but is it the right decision?
The Rotunda Maternity Hospital is to stay in its current location in Dublin city centre, with the plan to move the hospital to the site of Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown being shelved - but was this a good decision? Joining Pat to discuss this is former Master of the Rotunda, Fergal Malone.
