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Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week
23/1/2026 | 22min
The Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week. Joining Pat this week was John Lahart, Fianna Fáil TD FOR Dublin Southwest AND Spokesperson on The European Union, Jennifer Whitmore Social democrats TD for Wicklow and Spokesperson for Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport and also Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with The Irish Independent.
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
23/1/2026 | 6min
For this week’s Friday Food, Gareth Mullins takes us through some afternoon cake favorites. A carrot cake as well as a lemon drizzle and blueberry cake.
30 years since the Divorce Act
23/1/2026 | 10min
2026 marks 30 years since the Divorce Act (1996) came into effect in Ireland. A milestone that offers a timely opportunity to reflect on how separation, divorce, and family breakdown have changed over the past three decades.
We discuss this further with Michelle Browne, Divorce Mediator and family mediation specialist.
Microplastics panic shows the dangers of misinformation
23/1/2026 | 10min
Microplastics panic shows the dangers of misinformation and distortion even in science! All to discuss with David Robert Grimes, Author and disinformation expert.
50 years ago Concorde flew its first commercial flights
23/1/2026 | 13min
It was 50 years ago this week that Concorde flew its first commercial flights, with British Airways flying their aircraft from London to Bahrain and Air France debuting their route from Paris to Rio de Janeiro. Right up until tragedy struck in the early 2000s, Concorde became the personification of high-speed intercontinental travel for the wealthy and business elite.
To trace the story of this extraordinary episode in aviation history is reporter Simon Tierney, who has been investigating the archives.

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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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