Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel talks us through how to make hot honey Chicken with sticky rice.

Israeli Ambassador Dana Erlich joined Pat to respond to the International Criminal Court’s warrant for arrests for Netenayhu and Yoav Gallant.

Colm Boohig joins Pat to preview the weekend of sport including the return of the premier league and rugby internationals.

In a shocking turn of events, a Sicilian businessman has found a horse’s head in the seat of his digger reportedly from the Mafia – mirroring Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather movie. 

Joining Pat to talk about the grizzly story was Nick Pisa, a Senior Global Reporter with the Mail Online.

Joy: the birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978 wasn’t just a personal miracle for her parents—it was a groundbreaking moment in medical history, marking the arrival of the world’s first IVF baby. But behind this life-changing innovation lies a story of perseverance, controversy, and an unsung heroine, Jean Purdy. Now, Netflix’s latest film, ‘Joy’, brings this incredible journey to the screen. 

Louise joined Pat this morning.

A Parents group has criticised the closure of schools for the General Election saying that alternative locations should be considered. Carl O’Brien, Education Editor of The Irish Times spoke to Pat.

Five dads, five thousand kilometres, one rowing boat to cross the Atlantic to remember one daughter Saoirse O’Driscoll. To learn more about their journey and to hear Saoirse’s story of her battle with congenital heart disease. Pat was joined three of the team: John O’Driscoll, Enda McNicholas and Daragh Kelly.

John Fardy gives us his review of ‘Say Nothing’ from Disney Plus in this week’s Boxed. 

Swindon Town’s manager, Ian Holloway, has suggested the struggling League Two club’s bad fortune could be because their training ground is haunted, Cameron Hill takes us through some sporting superstitions.

Combating climate change denial and conspiracy, a new UN initiative to combat the growing spread of climate disinformation in the wake of COP29 has just been unveiled. We discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.

Some wintery things to do this weekend! Whether you are going solo, on a date or out and about with the family, Éadaoin Fitzmaurice has ideas for this weekend for you.