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Ciara Noone on her Beirut feeding programme
29/03/2026 | 12 mins.
Ciara Noone moved from Monkstown to work in Beirut for six months. That was thirteen years ago, and she is still there. As the Israeli invasion of Lebanon continues to expand into all parts of that country, it is doing something remarkable to ensure its people and its businesses survive this war somewhat intact. Ciara joins Pat to discuss.
Pat's Sunday Paper Review March 29th
29/03/2026 | 16 mins.
Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is journalist Brenda Power.
Subscription Economy: Are consumers ultimately paying the price?
29/03/2026 | 12 mins.
The way we pay for things has fundamentally changed, from owning products outright to renting access, often indefinitely. Our daily lives now come with a monthly fee attached. Joining Pat to discuss how the financial system is nudging businesses toward subscription models and whether consumers are ultimately paying the price for that stability is Emma Howard, Economics lecturer from TUD.
The Limerick Gardaí Trial: What was the root of the case & why did it collapse?
29/03/2026 | 14 mins.
This week, we learned that the State prosecution case against three members of An Garda Síochána, accused of squaring away Fixed Charge Penalty Notices (FCPNs), will not proceed. Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, The Irish Examiner, joins Pat to discuss.
A history of train travel in Ireland with Turtle Bunbury
29/03/2026 | 10 mins.
Pat is joined by historian, broadcaster and podcaster, Turtle Bunbury, to look back at the history of train travel in Ireland.

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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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