The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Controversy continues over Russian Links to Aughinish alumina refinery.
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Since its construction in 1978, Aughinish has been the largest alumina refinery in Europe and one of the largest employers in the Limerick area.  ...
Holocaust scholar on why Israeli actions must be described as genocide.
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined by one of the world’s prominent scholars of the holocaust. Born and raised in a kibutz, Omer Bartov also served as an officer in the ...
What our Google searches reveal about us
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you one of those people who look forward to the annual release of the top ten things we searched Google for?Simon Rogers is Google’s data editor...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review June 7th
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Pat to run through the main stories from the Sunday papers !
We hear from the defence forces as they prepare for deployment to Lebanon.
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Over 40 members of the defence forces recently took part in an intensive four-day training exercise at Fort Davis in County Cork as part of a programm...
Was Maths Paper One a stinker ?
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With leaving cert students in the middle of their exams. Math's Paper one on Friday was, from all accounts a very difficult exam. Students and their ...
The Spat between the government and the Rotunda continues.
07 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The spat between the government and the board of the Rotunda is continuing as Taoiseach Micheal Martin warned the board to reflect on its decision. &n...
A chicken sandwich, which has an Asian twist, Gareth Mullens joins us !
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with a recipe for a Asian Flavored Chicken Sandwich as well as his favourite salad to ...
Luke O’Neil, live from Sarajevo on a breakthrough in treating pancreatic cancer
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luke O’Neil, professor of biochemistry in the school of biochemistry and immunology at Trinity College Dublin Joined Pat as always on a Saturday, bu...
Music in times of war
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Music and war may seem poles apart, but the suffering caused by conflict is sometimes best captured in the music of a great composer. Music in t...
How likely is it that hostilities in Ukraine and the Middle East will cease ?
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a week where both the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine offered both horror as attacks continue, and hope as there are ta...
Dispute between Rotunda Hospital and HSE escalates over public consultants contracts.
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, board members of the Rotunda Hospital defied the Health minster by refusing to accept a government order to halt public-only consultants ca...
Hamnet, author Maggie O’Farrell on her latest novel !
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After an awards-laden spring which brought acclaim to the film adaptation of her novel Hamnet, she has a new novel, which was published on the 2nd of ...
What should Leaving Cert Students be eating during their exams ?
06 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While exams often represent a significant shift in routine, they don’t necessarily need to be accompanied by a drastic change in diet. Simple,...
Icon, Star, Myth: Marilyn Monroe at 100
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She remains one of the most recognisable and fascinating figures of the 20th century - a Hollywood icon whose image has endured for generations, but w...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review May 31st
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Mark Hennessy, the Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times.
Juvenile sentencing for serious sexual offences: Where do we stand?
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Juvenile sentencing for sex offences and rape hit the headlines in the UK this week when it came to light that a judge had given three boys convicted ...
The DNA trail in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier case expands
31 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 30 years on from one of the most notorious murders in modern Irish history, the investigation into the killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier has...
What is a presidential library, and will Trump build his own ?
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After years of construction, almost a billion dollars in costs and controversy over the design, the Obama Presidential Library is set to open in just ...
The dangers of buying weight-loss injections online, and why your pharmacist may now be your first stop for healthcare advice.
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and wegovy are seeing a massive surge in popularity, but concerns are growing about people buying them online without p...
Why do rich countries continue to fail in delivering infrastructure and services for their citizens?
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now John Kampfner has had a long career as a broadcaster and author. Starting as a foreign correspondent in Moscow with Reuters, John has worked...
Is AI coming for your job ?
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As AI growth and development continues how many jobs might it replace in the future ? This week, as another college year draws to a close, Professor L...
Gareth Mullens makes us a Victoria sponge cake with Wexford strawberries
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with a recipe for a special Victoria sponge with those ever-amazing Wexford Strawberri...
With the Leaving Cert around the corner how can students stay sane, and what can parents do to support them ?
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As students careen towards the leaving cert, they may feel overwhelmed by what they know, what they have yet to learn and the impact the exam has on t...
'Super Garden' season 17 finale
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now in its 17th series, Super Garden is one of Ireland’s favourite television programmes, and once again, viewers have enjoyed seeing five talented ...
The week in US politics
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's been another big week in the world of US politics including fresh corruption allegations swirling around president Trump, confusion over American...
“There was real talk about the possibility of fatalities” - Mikey Cullen on his Gaza flotilla experience
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
International attention has been on Gaza again after a flotilla of activists attempting to deliver aid was intercepted in international waters by Isra...
Unmasking Samantha Cookes: The Many Lives of a Serial Fraudster
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alan bradley’s new book, ‘Unmasking Samantha Cookes: The Many Lives of a Serial Fraudster’, tells the extraordinary true story of a serial fraud...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review May 24th
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland.
Sporting idioms and where they come from
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From being “on your tod” to “bringing home the bacon,” these are expressions we use all the time, often without thinking twice about their ori...
By-election update: What’s the latest?
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to get the latest as the count continues in the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections is Newstalk Reporter, Emily Keegan; Barry Whyt...
Justin Kelly on the ‘Arms Crisis’ of 1970 and its aftermath
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Even the greatest political scandals have a lifespan, and after a brief public display of remorse, the key players often get on with their careers, bu...
Champions Cup Final: Can Leinster get over the line?
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the sporting weekend builds to a crescendo, the premier league prepares for a final weekend that will decide survival at the bottom, while in Bilba...
Summer BBQ inspiration with Gareth Mullins
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the current spell of nice weather Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Anantara Hotel felt it was a must to chat all things BBQ this week.
Gaza Flotilla: What happened & what are the wider political and humanitarian implications?
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish activists who set out to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza are now on their way home, after a mission that sparked strong reaction both here...
Luke O’Neill: Could the shingles vaccine help to fight against Dementia?
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Luke O’Neill joins Pat to discuss the possible link between reduced rates of dementia in certain cohorts when they are administered the vaccine f...
By-election update: What do we know?
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to get the latest in the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections is Newstalk Reporter, Emily Keegan; Barry Whyte, Chief Reporter Bauer...
Count day! Dublin Central and Galway West By-Election with Sean Defoe
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of campaigning, boxes are set to open in Dublin Central and Galway West bye-elections. Joining Sean Defoe from 9-10am for analysis of...
Henry McKean on the pressures that come with Holy Communions
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One third of Irish children are not making their first holy communion, according to some parishes. So, with the cost of living crisis biting across Ir...
Dublin Central & Galway West by-elections: Who are the frontrunners?
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two by-elections, two very different political tests for the government parties. In Dublin Central, Fianna Fáil is under real pressure, while in Galw...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review May 17th
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Gina London, CEO of Language of Leadership, Sunday Independent Columnist, and form...
100 Years of Fianna Fáil
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday’s Fianna Fáil Ard Fheis celebrated the centenary of the founding of the party. While it was once guaranteed that the leader of Fianna Fá...
Ebola outbreak a global health emergency: What do we need to know?
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The World Health Organisation has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Congo and Uganda an international public health emergency, amid fears the virus c...
Totalitarian architecture: How buildings are used as a statement of power, control & ideology
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the grand boulevards of fascist Italy and nazi Germany’s monumental plans to the symbolism behind modern political projects like Donald Trump’...
Russia’s renewed bombardment of Ukraine: What’s the latest?
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to discuss the collapse of the short-lived ceasefire between Ukraine adn Russia is Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for France 24.
Prof. Luke O’Neill on Parkinson's disease
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to discuss Parkinson's disease is Professor Luke O'Neill from Trinity College Dublin.
The history & power of the Boycott
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While many Irish viewers have welcomed RTE’s decision to boycott the Eurovision due to Israel’s participation, what role does ‘not’ doing some...
A celebration of springtime flavours with Gareth Mullins
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with some mouth-watering spring-inspired recipes.
Motoring with Geraldine Herbert
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, joins Pat to chat about the latest in the car market and motor industry.
“This is a new low for the United States” - Brett Bruen
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following Donald Trump's high-profile visit to China, political tensions back home have been intensifying over claims of election fairness and redistr...
Micheál Martin on Fianna Fáil at 100, the economy, immigration, and more
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One hundred years on from the foundation of Fianna Fáil, the party faces difficult polling, internal criticism, rising populism, and questions over I...
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...