The Mark Patterson Show Episodes Episode guide
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The University of Atypical – Meet Nina Quigley
An invitation to lunch this Friday from the Donegal poet and artist Nina Quigley.
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The Last UK Coal-Powered Station Closes
The Last UK coal-powered station closes.
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Career advising the north west and beyond
Local woman Finneen Bradley on her social enterprise.
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‘Orange Is the New Green’!
Strabane comedy legends Ro Boyle and Niall Blee turn their hand to the old divide.
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The Lebanon I Love, with Issam Horshi
Veteran NW hotelier Issam Horshi speaks of the heartache of war in his native Lebanon.
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Brandywell Commentary Goes ‘Visually Aware’
RNIB campaigner Rory McCartney’s efforts to make Derry a Visually Aware City.
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Parking in the city
Where do students park when they are studying in the city?
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Should 16-year-olds get to vote?
Should 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds be allowed to vote?
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City Deal Revisited
Former Strabane chamber president Martin Banba Gallen joins the programme.
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Full analysis of the Derry/Strabane City Deal
Mark interviews four of the key executives charged with delivering the City Deal.
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City Deal Confirmed
Dignitaries gather in the Guildhall to sign off the Derry Strabane City Deal.
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Student accommodation in Derry’s Rosemount area
Another ‘House of Multiple Occupation’ for Rosemount. Cllr Shaun Harkin opposes the plan.
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Old Bank of Ireland to Become New Hotel
It's all change for the old Bank of Ireland building on the Strand Road.
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The ‘Big Dig’ Uppa Derry Walls
Nailors Row slowly revealed as Queens University dig unearths treasure at Derry’s Walls.
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Derry Girls Mural ‘Half Hidden’?
Strong feelings about a new awning that now partly hides the iconic Derry Girls mural.
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One World Festival in Derry This Weekend
On Sunday, Derry’s Bishop St Without will host the One World Festival.
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Derry Halloween 2024
Mark has all the detail – and funding breakdown – for Derry/Strabane Halloween 2024.
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Stormont’s New Programme for Government
Stormont’s new programme for government.
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Meet multi-talented musician Ryan Daly
Meet multi-talented musician Ryan Daly.
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Derry Actor Andy Doherty
Derry Actor Andy Doherty's one-man show
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Derry Girl's Diona Doherty
Derry Girl's Diona Doherty on her new comedy show, Sex in the City Hall.
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'Recovery In Motion' Conference in Derry
ARC Fitness host 'Recovery in Motion' conference in Derry .
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One Arm, No Legs, No harm
One arm, no legs, no harm.
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Calling All McGeadys!
A global call has gone out for the McGeady clan to come home this weekend.
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Colum Eastwood Resigns. Culmore Fort to be Redesigned
The latest as SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood announces his resignation as party leader.
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Time for Mark to learn some Irish?
A work email makes Mark think ‘Is it finally time I learned some Irish?’
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Meet Becky Taggart - All-Ireland Adult Highland Dancing Champion
Meet Becky Taggart - All-Ireland Adult Highland Dancing Champion.
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Warren Elder – from mental despair to the Waterside Half Marathon
Local columnist Warren Elder's journey from mental despair to the Waterside Half Marathon
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A Business Friendly Foyle Pride
Mark has a business breakfast in town ahead of tomorrow’s main Foyle Pride Parade .
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22/08/2024
News, views, issues and culture from across the north west of Northern Ireland.