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Jul 24, 2025 • 9min

The European tie that took place 65 years after it was due to be played!

Shelbourne, St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are in European action over the next few weeks, hoping to qualify for the league phase of their respective competitions for next season. But one European tie made headlines recently, as it took place 65 years after it was due to be played! Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill tells us more
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Jul 24, 2025 • 8min

UK Ministers planning tougher restrictions for e-scooter owners

E-scooters could be forced to carry a license and face firmer restrictions in the UK as ministers propose regulation plans. Should Ireland do the same?  To discuss with Pat was Guests: Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent and also Enda Brady, International Tv News Anchor at TRT World. 
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Jul 24, 2025 • 7min

Boxed with John Fardy: Billy Joel And So It Goes 

John Fardy tell us about a new expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. A new two part documentary called Billy Joel and so it goes is featured in this week's Boxed.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 11min

Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

We are joined by Dr. David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert to discuss two cases of disinformation.  First, how does disinformation impact healthcare? We look at how antivaccine disinformation is putting strain on nurseries in the UK. Als in U.S. politics and the “dangerous disinformation” campaign against former President Barack Obama.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 10min

Best-selling author, Steve Cavanagh on this new book!

Former lawyer and international best-selling author, Steve Cavanagh, joined Pat on the show to chat about his new thriller ‘two kinds of stranger’, the ninth book of Cavanagh's renowned ‘Eddie Flynn’ series. 
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Jul 24, 2025 • 8min

How to treat Strimmer’s rash and Horsefly bites

As the summer brings sunshine and outdoor adventures, particular skin issues can arise. Strimmer’s rash and horse fly bites can wreak havoc on your outdoor activities. Selene Daly Tarpey, Nurse Tutor, discusses how Strimmer’s rash (phytophotodermatitis) and Horsefly (Clegg) bites appear and what we can do to treat them.  
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Jul 24, 2025 • 8min

The science of a four day week!

 We should all go to a 4 day week! Science strongly supports the Four-day work week, benefiting workers and employees  Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin tells us all.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 13min

Are tourists more likely to get ripped off on their travels?

Are tourists more likely to get ripped off on their travels? A local journalist in Paris went undercover as an American to find out if a cafe was upcharging tourists. Speaking to Pat this morning Air and Travel Magazine Editor, Eoghan Corry to discuss whether it’s a wider issue across the globe. 
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Jul 24, 2025 • 20min

The risk of mass starvation in Gaza

Another ten Palestinians have died in the past 24 hours of starvation. That follows yesterdays statement from over 100 aid agencies warning of the risk of mass starvation in Gaza, something the Israeli military has rejected. Irish Times Correspondent Sally Hayden joins us from a lookout over Gaza and war photographer Lynsey Addario tells us of the importance of the harrowing images we are seeing from Gaza.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 8min

Jo Linehan on sustainability in the health care sectors

When it comes to assessing and reducing the impact of specific sectors, healthcare is rarely on the agenda. Unlike other industries and services, healthcare has traditionally been deemed essential, regardless of the environmental cost.  Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland discuss this further with Pat.

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