The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Shane Ross on his new book - RTÉ: Saints, Scholars and Scandals
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Ross joins Pat to chat about his latest book ‘RTÉ: Saints, Scholars and Scandals’.
Pat's Sunday Paper Review May 10th
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Craig Hughes, political editor of the Irish Daily Mail.
The Age Code: The New Science of Food and How It Can Save Us
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From rising cancer rates in younger people to increasing infertility, scientists are warning that many of us may be ageing faster than we should, and ...
Living Lives: A Biographer's Journey by Anne Chambers
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Chambers is a celebrated biographer, having written about lives as diverse as pirate Queen Grace O’Malley and Tom Cruise -not the actor - but h...
Ali Ansari on how we misunderstand Iran and its people
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Ansari is Professor of Iranian history and director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews. He’s one of the leadin...
How a conversation 35 years ago saved a Ghanaian rainforest
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat had a chance encounter with a man he had last interviewed 35 years ago, and recently learned that their chat back then helped preserve a delicate ...
Boxed with John Fardy: Legends
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Screentime’s John Fardy joins Pat for another instalment of Boxed.
Ireland’s energy security: How do we move forward?
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish Academy of Engineering has just published two reports calling for significant changes to our energy security planning, which fly in the face...
The story of the Ouzel Galley
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1695, a Dublin merchant ship set sail from Ringsend to Smyrna on what should have been a routine trading mission. It didn’t return within three y...
Is Kier Starmer on the precipice?
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure after Labour suffered heavy losses in the UK’s local elections, with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK making m...
In conversation with Horslips
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Horslips were the original Celtic rockers back in the 1970s, and they have just released a new live album, although they have stopped playing live gig...
Mark Moriarty on his latest TV show, new book, and podcast ‘Roasted’
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For many people, cooking at home can feel repetitive - using the same ingredients, the same recipes and the same routines. But Chef Mark Moriarty says...
Luke O’Neill on Hantavirus
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to discuss the recent outbreak of hantavirus is Dr Luke O’Neill.
Pat's Sunday Paper Review May 3rd
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers is Gabija Gataveckaite, BBC Dublin Correspondent.
What separates a good speech from a bad one?
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
King Charles’ address to Congress this week landed at a delicate moment in UK‑US relations - a relationship that’s close, occasionally strained,...
Fiacc Ó Brolcháin on his experience on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday on the programme, we heard from Rachel McNicholl, whose husband Fiacc Ó Brolcháin was among the Irish citizens on board the latest Gaza-bo...
Daire Hennessy, CEO of Citywise Education
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s news of drug gangs and related gun culture was a stark reminder of the challenges facing young people and their parents living in some o...
In review: Pope Leo XIV's first 12 months
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the end of the first year in the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, and it has not been without its headline moments. Massimo Faggioli, Prof...
Ask The Expert: Dermatologist Nikki Ralph
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor and dermatologist Nikki Ralph joined Pat to answer all your skin health questions and offer some advice on how to protect ourselves
Interview: Former White House Advisor Richard Haass
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former diplomat and White House advisor sits down with Pat to discuss his career and what he thinks of US politics at the moment
Luke O'Neill Tells Us About Robots wo will be able to Reproduce
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Luke O'Neill sits down with Pat to discuss the future of robots and when we might be able to see them with the ability to reproduce
Irish Citizens coming home after Flotilla boats seized by Israel
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel McNicholl joins Pat to talk about her husband Fiach O Braolain who was aboard the latest Flotilla to be seized by the Israeli military as they ...
Oliver Sears Discusses Rising Fear in Irish Jewish Community
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland and son of a Holocaust survivor Oliver Sears joins Pat to discuss rising levels of fear in the Irish Jewish com...
Coming up on The Pat Kenny Show May 2nd & 3rd
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up on the Pat Kenny Show this Saturday & Sunday between 10am and 12 noon:The man who coined the term “war of choice”, Richard Haass, wi...
The War in Ukraine is entering a new phase
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The war in Ukraine is entering a new phase where technology is increasingly defining the fight. from drone swarms to unmanned ground vehicles, Kyiv is...
Shooting at Washington Correspondents’ dinner
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Associate editor at The Hill, Niall Stanage joins Pat to discuss an overnight shooting at the Washington Correspondents' dinner
Royal visit to the USA
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
King Charles III is to head to the United States on Monday for a landmark visit, amid transatlantic tensions over the Iran war and the&...
Children’s Hospital 10 years on
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend marks the tenth anniversary since the national children’s hospital was granted planning permission, and not a single child patient has ...
Pat’s Sunday Paper Review April 26th
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, Jack Horgan-Jones
Are ya Dancin? Reliving Ireland’s Showband Era
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you remember the Hucklebuck, you’ll probably love this show. and if you don’t, then now is your chance to learn all about Ireland's showband er...
Boxed with John Fardy
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Fardy joined Pat to take a dive into a new Netflix series called Bad Mistakes
New battery that can power an EV for about 1,500km on a single charge
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat is joined by Motoring Editor of the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert to discuss the latest on EVs
40th Anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The accident ruined lives when it happened and continued its destruction in the days, months and years that followed. However,&nbs...
Trump’s War on Science: Vaccines and Renewables
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Luke O’Neill joins Pat to unpack growing fears that science in the US is being systematically undermined, with billions in funding cuts an...
Dublin City Council CEO, Richard Shakespeare
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin City Council CEO, Richard Shakespeare, joins Pat in studio as the council confirms it has completed a €581 million purchase of the forme...
A new book argues Roy Keane helped shape modern Ireland itself
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Few figures in Irish sport have cast as long a shadow as Roy Keane. To some, he’s the embodiment of elite standards and uncompromising honesty. to o...
President Catherine Connolly pays tribute to the approximately 20,000 Irish people living in Spain
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Catherine Connolly paid tribute to the approximately 20,000 Irish people living in Spain at an event in Barcelona yesterday evening.Newstal...
UK Prime Minister Starmer to face MPs tomorrow as he returns to Parliament
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UK Prime Minister Starmer to face MPs tomorrow as he returns to Parliament, as fallout continues on his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK amba...
From Grief to Reconciliation in Israel-Palestine
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bassam Aramin and Rami Elhanan are fathers from either side of the Palestinian Israeli conflict, united by each having lost a daughter to the conflict...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review April 19th
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, Ellen Coyne
Dirty Dancing: The Inside Story of The Irish Dancing Cheating Scandal
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish dancing has long been seen as one of Ireland's most recognisable and wholesome cultural exports, but in recent years, that image has been shaken...
Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat is joined by Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin, to look at where the service stands - from their current recruitment drive to plans for expanding routes a...
The Political Week in Review with Kevin Doyle
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to go through what has been a tumultuous week for Michael Martin and the government more broadly is Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Med...
Luke O’Neill with some promising advances in treating pancreatic & ovarian cancer
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to discuss some promising advances in treating pancreatic & ovarian cancer is Dr Luke O’Neill.
Lebanon & the unfolding humanitarian crisis
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While a ten-day ceasefire has been agreed to by Lebanon and Israel, the humanitarian situation is still deteriorating, with more than a million people...
Electricity prices across Europe & Ireland: Why do we pay so much?
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As volatility grips global energy markets, a stark divide has opened up across Europe’s electricity prices. Ireland now finds itself at the very top...
Veil of Silence: How the Irish State Covered Up an IRA Murder & Framed a Garda Whistleblower
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Forty-one years ago, John Corcoran was murdered in West Cork. Corcoran was an IRA member and a secret garda informer. No one has ever been charged wit...
In Ireland, why do we find it so hard to make progress on infrastructure?
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the connection between the fuel protests and young people emigrating to Melbourne? Sinead O'Sullivan is an Irish business economist, formerly...
Wish Week at Newstalk 2026
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More than 300 children in Ireland are currently waiting for life-changing wishes. The figure comes as Make-A-Wish continues to expand its reach, grant...
Can Rory McIlroy recover on the final day at Augusta?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rory McIlroy heads into the final day at Augusta having relinquished a commanding lead on Saturday, but can he recover to go back-to-back and retain t...
Hungarian elections hang in the balance: What can we expect?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hungary goes to the polls today in what many are calling a pivotal moment for the country and for Europe more broadly. The election is being closely w...
Iran-US Peace negotiations with Fawaz Gerges
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Even if a fragile peace holds, Lebanon now faces a long and deeply uncertain road to reconstruction, against the backdrop of wider regional tensions i...
The Pentagon & the Pope
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
American Catholics form an important voting bloc in U.S. elections and, as mid-term elections approach, having the church onside is an important strat...
What are the cyber risks posed by Anthropic’s latest AI model?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the world’s leading AI companies has abruptly withdrawn a powerful new tool over concerns it could be exploited for large-scale hacking. It’...
Fuel protests: What’s the latest?
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to get the latest on the fuel protests taking place around the country are Josh Crosbie, Newstalk reporter in Dublin city centre; Sarah Ma...
US, Trump, and Iran peace talks: What’s the latest
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was a week which began with a foul-mouthed rant threatening the complete destruction of Iranian civilisation but ultimately ended in a ceasefire. B...
Luke O’Neill on the science of the cold plunge & sauna
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to discuss some of the science that underpins the cold plunge and saunas is Dr Luke O’Neill.
Aintree & the Masters with OTB’s John Duggan
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the Grand National and the Masters well underway, Off the Ball’s John Duggan joins Pat to give him the latest.
A celebration of burgers with Gareth Mullins
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with some mouth-watering burger recipes.
Fuel protests: What is the way forward?
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to discuss the ongoing fuel protests and how we may see a way forward is economist Colm McCarthy.
Tech with Jess Kelly
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tech Talk’s Jess Kelly joins Pat to go through some of the latest smartphones and laptops coming on the market.
The new government saving scheme: What can people expect?
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to talk about the ins and outs of the Government’s new savings scheme is Kathleen Gallagher, Markets Correspondent at the Business Post.
What could Trump’s slump in the polls mean for the midterms?
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump faces a sharp drop in approval amid rising fuel costs, war fatigue, and questions over strategy, all of which could have major implicatio...
Artemis II Mission update with Dr Niamh Shaw
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Niamh Shaw joins Pat to discuss the crucial next phase in the Artemis II mission to the moon.
Seán Lemass: The Lost Memoir
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Even if the US president is an idiot… he’s still the most powerful man in the world.” is just one of the sharp-edged insights from Seán Lema...
Alleged $20 million Mt Everest insurance scam: What has happened?
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nepalese authorities have charged 32 people over an alleged $20 million insurance scam involving helicopter rescues, hospital workers, and mountain wo...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review April 5th
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times.
Why do sports teams wear the colours they do?
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Italians missed out on a spot at the finals for the third successive tournament, meaning the World Cup will once again be without those...
Luke O’Neill on Artemis II
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to discuss what the astronauts on the Artemis II mission can expect is Dr Luke O’Neill.
Annual teacher conferences next week: What can we expect?
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Next week, the annual conferences of the TUI and the INTO will be taking place in Killarney, while the ASTI annual convention will be taking place in ...
US & Iran: What happened this week?
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of another dramatic week in America and Israel’s war on Iran. Threats, counter-threats, and plenty of missiles have flown in all dire...
Ask the Expert: Arthur Cummings
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From restoring sight to reshaping the very surface of the eye, laser technology has transformed modern ophthalmology. Joining Pat for this week’s ex...
DCC to leave Wood Quay: Why might they moving after just 30 years?
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was one of the most bitter planning battles in Dublin’s history. Wood Quay, a priceless Viking settlement, was built over despite mass protests, ...
Easter chocolate recipes with Gareth Mullins
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with some mouth-watering Easter chocolate recipes.
The alarming failures of facial recognition technology
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A case in the United States that raises serious questions about the use of artificial intelligence in policing - a Tennessee grandmother arrested at g...
The Limerick Gardaí Trial: What was the root of the case & why did it collapse?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we learned that the State prosecution case against three members of An Garda Síochána, accused of squaring away Fixed Charge Penalty Noti...
Subscription Economy: Are consumers ultimately paying the price?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The way we pay for things has fundamentally changed, from owning products outright to renting access, often indefinitely. Our daily lives now come wit...
Ciara Noone on her Beirut feeding programme
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Noone moved from Monkstown to work in Beirut for six months. That was thirteen years ago, and she is still there. As the Israeli invasion of Leb...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review March 29th
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is journalist Brenda Power.
A history of train travel in Ireland with Turtle Bunbury
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat is joined by historian, broadcaster and podcaster, Turtle Bunbury, to look back at the history of train travel in Ireland.
Google & Meta have been found liable in social media addiction case: What next?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Google and Meta have been ruled liable for creating platforms that pose risks to children and teenagers, in a landmark decision that could compel tech...
Simon Tierney on pre-Castro Cuba
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Since the Trump administration intervened in Venezuela in January, Cuba’s access to fuel has been cut off due to the American oil embargo. What is s...
Leo Varadkar on life after politics, Irish-US relations & more
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Varadkar stepped down as Taoiseach in March 2024, leaving politics at a relatively young age and at a time of significant global uncertainty. With...
Gareth Mullins on cooking with fish
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With next week being Easter, it's time for some fish dishes that will suit all tastes. Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat...
Ben de Pear on the normalisation of war crimes
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben de Pear is a BAFTA, Emmy-winning, and Oscar-nominated documentary producer whose films from Gaza include ‘For Sama’ and the controversial and ...
The state is failing some of its most vulnerable children - what can be done?
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The state is failing some of its most vulnerable children, that’s the stark warning from the children’s ombudsman in a major new report out this w...
Boxed with John Fardy - The Pitt
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Boxed, John Fardy, presenter of Screentime, chat about HBO's 'The Pitt'.
Luke O’Neill on the latest developments in cancer treatment
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There have been some extraordinary developments in cancer research of late, from bacteria that can eat tumours from the inside to personalised vaccine...
Barra Fitzgibbon on his new play 'Patient: Soldier’
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irishman, Barra Fitzgibbon, came very close to dying during the first weeks of the covid pandemic. He has since turned his experience into a darkly co...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review March 22nd
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Weiss, Irish Times Contributor Based In Israel, joins Pat to discuss the latest strike by Iran on Israeli territory & Craig Hughes, Political...
Holly Cairns leader of the Social Democrats
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As households continue to feel the pinch from rising costs and the political agenda shifts both at home and abroad, there are big questions about prio...
What could a World Cup hosted by Donald Trump look like?
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The country is bracing itself for two games in the next ten days that could see the Irish men's soccer team qualify for June’s World Cup in Canada, ...
How is China outpacing the world across most critical innovation fields?
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
China is rapidly emerging as a global technology superpower, outpacing the United States across most critical innovation fields. From AI and robotics ...
Easter lamb recipes with Gareth Mullins
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with some mouth-watering Easter recipes.
Global fuel & energy prices soaring: What is the global community doing about it?
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing conflict in Iran is sending global fuel and energy prices soaring, and countries around the world are scrambling to protect their economie...
Ask the Expert: Cardiologist Dr. Róisín Colleran
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Roisin Colleran, Cardiologist with the Mater Private, joins Pat to talk about women’s heart health.
Luke O’Neill on the meningitis outbreak in the UK
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Meningitis is a word that strikes fear into parents everywhere, and there has been a tragic outbreak of the disease in the UK this week, raising many ...
Twitter at 20: How has the social media landscape changed since then?
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks 20 years since Jack Dorsey sent the first-ever tweet, a moment that helped spark a social media revolution that has reshaped how we commun...
No guarantees for places in Gaelscoil: What can be done?
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, doctor and columnist with The Irish Independent, joins Pat to discuss the challenges she has been facing in enrolling he...
How critical is Gulf oil & natural gas to the world's economy?
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How critical is the Gulf production of oil and natural gas to the world's economy? And are there any others who might pick up the slack? To explore al...