"The day just lit him up, it was really the last thing he was able for and that was all thanks to Make A Wish” Conor and Anne tell us about the invaluable work of Make A Wish does to make children’s dreams come true, including for their son, Michael, who got the chance to meet Rory McIlroy. Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. You can donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.

"The day just lit him up and that was all thanks to Make A Wish”

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A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was  Jennifer Bray Political Correspondent, The Irish Times, Paul Murphy TD People Before Profit TD and Janet Horner Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum

Hero Deliveroo driver Caio Benicio  is set to run in the upcoming elections for Fianna Fail. Caio joined Pat in studio this morning.

Hero Deliveroo driver Caio Benicio on his election bid

What has the EU response to Rafah been? And has there been progress in Europe on recognizing Palestine as a state. Pat discusses this with Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent Euronews and also Paul Rogers and Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University. 

What has the EU response to Rafah been?

Clear evidence of the benefits AI is bringing in weather forecasting, chemistry and the first randomised control trial that it saves lives. All to discuss with Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.

Clear evidence of the benefits AI is bringing in weather forecasting

A motley crew of podcasters descend on the town of Bodkin in an attempt to solve the mystery of three missing people but as they start to dig into the story, they get a lot more than they bargained for. Bodkin is the Netflix series brought to you by none other than Higher Ground, the Obamas production company. Joining Pat this morning was David Wilmot and Chris Walley, who star in  Bodkin.

"The day just lit him up and that was all thanks to Make A Wish”

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