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Oct 21, 2025 • 9min
The Children's Health Foundation 25th Trick or Treat campaign
The Children's Health Foundation works to provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate care for every sick child in Ireland. This Halloween will mark the 25th Trick or Treat campaign, which aims to raise funds for their vital work.Pat was joined on the show by Emma Fratangelo, a healthcare play specialist with Children’s Health Ireland, to talk about the importance of this campaign and what you can do to help.
Oct 21, 2025 • 16min
The closing days of the presidential campaign!
It’s only a matter of days now until people head to the polling stations for the Presidential Election and tonight will see the final debate of the campaign. Pat was joined on the show to as we reach the final days by Fergus Finlay Political Columnist with the Irish Examiner and also Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast.
Oct 20, 2025 • 12min
Getting a good night sleep when clocks go back
The clocks go back this Sunday morning so what can you do help make the change for you and your kids easier? Here to help was our expert today Lucy Wolfe, Sleep Consultant
Oct 20, 2025 • 8min
Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert
Mercedes targets a 5-minute EV charge and repair costs are driving up insurance. All to discuss and more with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor at the Irish Independent.
Oct 20, 2025 • 8min
Prince Andrew forced into giving up his all of his royal titles
Prince Andrew has been forced into giving up his all of his royal titles as it has been revealed that he was allegedly set up with a second victim by Jeffrey Epstein. It has also come out that Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s ex-wife, reportedly borrowed cash from Jeffrey Epstein and even celebrated his release. Joining Pat to discuss the key moments of the past few days is TRT World News Presenter Enda Brady
Oct 20, 2025 • 5min
Search for 'priceless' jewels stolen from the Louvre museum
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to enter prison for criminal conspiracy over Libyan funding. Sarkozy was convicted in September of criminal conspiracy in what the court heard was a scheme to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from Libya in exchange for diplomatic favors. He will be the first former EU leader to be sent to prison. Meanwhile a manhunt continues in Paris following the raid of 'priceless' jewels stolen at the Louvre museum.All to discuss with Eleanor Beardsley, France Correspondent for NPR.
Oct 20, 2025 • 10min
'Ring of Salt, A Memoir of Finding Home and Hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland’
Ring of Salt, A Memoir of Finding Home and Hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland’ is the powerful new memoir from author Betsy Cornwell. Betsy joined Pat in studio this morning to chat about her new memoir.
Oct 20, 2025 • 9min
The new EU entry-exit scheme
UK visitors arriving in any of the Schengen area’s 29 countries will now have their faces and fingerprints scanned under a new entry/exit system one person who tried the new system was Simon Calder, travel correspondent with The i Paper.
Oct 20, 2025 • 22min
Israel says it will return to ceasefire after striking Gaza
Israel says it will return to ceasefire after striking Gaza. We get analysis on the situation with Alastair Campbell, Host of The Rest Is Politics and Former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy for Tony Blair.
Oct 20, 2025 • 8min
A look back on a busy weekend of sport
Looking back over a busy weekend of sport. Harry Maguire scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Liverpool on Sunday, Leinster continue their poor start to the URC with a loss to Munster on Saturday. Shamrock Rovers will continue their wait for the title, and Fearghal Curtin sets a new Irish record in the Gyeongju International Marathon.A busy weekend to look back on with , Off The Ball broadcaster, Colm Boohig.
