The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
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&...
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
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
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A brief history of garden making with Diarmuid Gavin
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How long have we had this curious human instinct to choose a piece of ground, enclose it, plant it, and care for it? And how have the ideas behind gar...
Jessica Woodlock reports from London for St Patrick’s Day
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While all eyes might be on the White House for St Patrick’s Day this year, celebrations are already underway around the world. For the first time ev...
Six Nations 2026 in review
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pay to dissect what was an unforgettable Six Nations Championship is former Ireland international, Fiona Hayes & Off the Ball’s John Dug...
Pat's Sunday paper review March 15th
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is journalist and broadcaster, Flor McCarthy. Also joining Pat to look ahead...
What is so attractive about the latest EVs?
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With fuel prices on the rise, many people are looking for an EV as their daily driver. Current figures show electric cars are actually outselling both...
Richard Boyd Barrett on his recovery from cancer
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Daffodil Day coming up next week, many people across the country will be reflecting on the impact of cancer on them, their families, and their co...
A history of train travel in Ireland with Turtle Bunbury
15 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 as we recount some of th...
St Patrick’s Day Inspiration with Gareth Mullins
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Mother's Day & St Patrick's Day fast approaching, resident chef, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to wi...
Europe’s changing security landscape with General Seán Clancy
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Europe’s security landscape is changing rapidly as the war in Ukraine continues to shape defence policy across the continent. So, how do EU military...
Bertie Ahern on the importance of St Patrick’s Day engagements in Washington DC
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s annual St Patrick’s Day engagements in Washington are once again focusing attention on the importance of the US–Ireland relationship. ...
Iran War enters week three: What’s the latest?
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Israel says it has struck hundreds of targets across Iran, while Tehran has continued to fire missiles towards Israel and threatened to shut the Strai...
Luke O’Neill on general-purpose humanoid robots
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine general-purpose humanoid robots becoming as ubiquitous as smartphones, doing household chores, taking care of our parents, and taking over tas...
Six Nations & Chinese F1 GP Preview
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George Russell won last week’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix to get his World Championship bid up and running as Mercedes overcame a gripping...
Boxed with John Fardy: ‘Rooster’
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Screentime’s John Fardy joins Pat to discuss the latest releases hitting our TV screens and streaming services. This week, he joins Pat to dive into...
Narrative wars & surging disinformation
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As war unfolds on the ground in the Middle East, another battle is raging online as convincing AI fakes in the theatre of war are spreading faster tha...
Tehran in flames as the Iran war rages on
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran's capital, Tehran, erupted into flames as Israel and the US last night launched a fresh wave of devastating strikes. Joining Pat to discuss this ...
Looking ahead to Cheltenham 2026 with Willie Mullins
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Cheltenham roar will be turned up to fever pitch from next Tuesday as the annual racing festival kicks off once again. Underlined by a host of hot...
The Lyric’s the Thing: 'Easy Like Sunday Morning'
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Harrington joins Pat for the weekend's first instalment of 'The Lyric’s the Thing'. For this first week, he has chosen 'Easy Like Sunday Mornin...
Barry Keoghan on his new film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man'
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat is joined by Barry Keoghan to chat about his brand-new film, 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', which is currently in cinemas and is set for Netf...
Concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht.
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A protest took place outside the Dáil earlier in the week, highlighting concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht. Our reporter, Josh Crosbi...
Plans to move Rotunda Hospital dropped but is it the right decision?
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Rotunda Maternity Hospital is to stay in its current location in Dublin city centre, with the plan to move the hospital to the site of Connolly Ho...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review March 8th
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie.Also joining Pat ot discuss co...
Brunch inspiration with Gareth Mullins
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Mother's Day fast approaching, resident chef, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to talk all things brunch.
Ask the Expert: Dermatology
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pat is joined by Nikki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist and photodermatology specialist, for this week’s Ask the Expert.