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Newstalk reporter Alex Rowley reports from the UN “Green Line”, the buffer zone that still separates the Greek Cypriot south from the Turkish-controlled north, and explains how the crossing points work and what life is like along the line.
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Russian advances on the battlefield are slowing, casualties are mounting, Ukrainian drones are striking deep inside Russia, and even Moscow’s ability to sustain the war effort is being questioned. So, is the momentum beginning to shift against Putin, or is this simply another chapter in a long and brutal war of attrition? Joining Pat to discuss is Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for France 24.
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The World Cup semi-finals are now set after a weekend packed with drama, Mayo are through to the All-Ireland Football Final with Dublin and Kerry still to battle for the other spot this afternoon, and Ireland continue their Nations Championship campaign with another bonus-point win. To look back on another packed sporting weekend, Pat is joined by Off the Ball's John Duggan.
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It’s July 12th, the highlight of Northern Ireland’s marching season. Traditionally it is a day of celebration for the loyalist community, but following a tumultuous couple of years, culminating in last month’s conviction of former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson for the gravest of sex offences, many unionists feel they have little reason this year to bang the drum. To consider what this all means for the future of unionism, and for politics more broadly in Northern Ireland, Pat is joined by Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and political commentator.
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Jane Casey has garnered millions of fans for her detective fiction series of books featuring the character Meave Kerrigan but her new novel ‘Everything She Didn’t Say’, which hits the bookshops on July 16th, steps away from Meave’s world. Jane joins Pat to discuss.
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Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor for The Irish Times.
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Water is central to life in Ireland but keeping it clean is proving a growing challenge. Pat speaks to Cliona Mhic Giolla Chuda, general manager of Waterford Oysters in Dungarvan & Caroline Doherty, Irish Times Science and Climate Correspondent, as the industry faces possible ruin after three catastrophic die-offs in the last seven years.
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The shocking death of former Conservative cabinet minister, broadcaster, and Reform UK figure Ann Whitticombe has sent shockwaves through British politics, with police treating the case as murder while stressing there’s no evidence of a terrorist or political motive. Pat is joined by Financial Times political editor George Parker with the latest on what’s known so far.
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Screentime’s John Fardy joins Pat to talk about the new comedy series, Alice & Steve.
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From a wonderfully simple lemon posset that’s perfect for feeding a crowd at a garden party to a beautifully light and zesty lemon cake that’s always guaranteed to go down well, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Anantara Hotel joins Pat with some beautiful lemon-inspired recipes.
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John Ware’s introduction to the Troubles in Northern Ireland was as a local newspaper reporter from Worcester in the 70s, sent to report on the ‘local lads’ stationed in Ulster. Over the years his reports on BBC’s Panorama delved into the darker side of the war. His new book 'Neither Confirm Nor Deny: British Intelligence, Lawless Agent Running and the Suppression of Truth' focuses on the murky world of intelligence gathering by UK agencies and the use of high level informers within both republican and loyalist groupings. John Ware, joins Pat to discuss.
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What began as a routine Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany turned into a mid-air emergency when a cabin window was dislodged after an apparent engine failure, causing rapid decompression and leaving one passenger partially sucked out of the aircraft before fellow travellers pulled him back to safety. The incident has raised fresh questions about aircraft safety, maintenance, and just how close this came to being a major aviation disaster. Joining Pat to get the latest is Kevin Byrne, retired lieutenant colonel & airport safety and security expert.
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Joining Pat to discuss the auto-immune disease ‘Gastritis’ is Dr Luke O’Neill.
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The ceasefire that ended the U.S.-Iran war now appears to be hanging by a thread after fresh American strikes, Iranian retaliation, and president Trump's suggestion that the peace agreement may be dead, all of which comes as Washington also faces a political battle over funding the conflict and questions about whether the United States can avoid being drawn into another prolonged Middle East crisis. To help Pat make sense of these fast-moving developments, he is joined by Professor Scott Lucas of UCD's Clinton institute.
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This weekend on the Pat Kenny Show:
Scott Lucas makes sense of events in Washington, Ankara, and Iran
What is killing millions of euros’ worth of oysters in Dungarvan?
What was British intelligence really up to in the north?
On the 12th of July, what is the future for Unionism following the Donaldson conviction?
Luke O’Neill on the billionaire trying to cure his own fatal autoimmune disease
Alex Rowley has been to Cyprus to meet Garda peacekeepers
Author Jane Casey tells us about her latest novel
Plus the latest sports and news headlines
That’s the Pat Kenny show, on Saturday and Sunday mornings, from 10am
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This week the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's bid to end the 150-year-old policy. With America being built on immigration what does this all mean for average American families celebrating the 4th of July? Henry McKean joins Pat from New York to discuss.
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From VAR controversy and England facing a hostile atmosphere at the Azteca tonight to Paraguay's ill-tempered treatment of France and the opening weekend of rugby's new Nations Championship, not to mention Galway's stunning demolition of Cork to book an All-Ireland Hurling Final spot, it's been another packed sporting weekend. Joining Pat to discuss is Off the Ball's John Duggan.
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The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory released its report on June 23, 2026, titled "The essence of childhood has been destroyed: Israel's deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 7 October 2023" Speaking at a press conference, United Nations Commissioner, Chris Sidoti, summarised the report’s findings, saying ‘every international legal norm has been violated by the actions of the Israeli authorities towards Palestinian children and they need to be held accountable.’ Chris joins Pat to discuss.
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Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Brenda Power, Columnist with The Irish Independent & The Daily Mail
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The 262 registration period has begun and there is a lot of activity in the car-buying market. New car registrations are falling, EV sales are booming and the number of used imports is soaring. Joining Pat to make sense of it all is Sunday Independent motoring editor, Geraldine Herbert.
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