The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Ireland is facing a ‘perfect storm’ when it comes to cocaine
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is facing a ‘perfect storm’ when it comes to cocaine according to new research. The drug’s wide availability and affordability is contr...
Do we need more or less bus lanes?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the number of fines issued to motorists for unlawfully using bus lanes increased by 34% in the capital last year. Are motorists taking the law seri...
The world of fungi and what is has done for science and medicine
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fungi gave us penicillin, a hugely beneficial antibiotic that has saved millions of lives. Cholesterol lowering statins had their origins in fungi, a...
Sean Defoe hands out his Dáil star awards!
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's political correspondent Sean Defoe is handing out his Dáil star awards as politicians get ready for their summer holidays. From the n...
Inside Hollywood: Directors on working with legendary actors
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s slot of Inside Hollywood, we are looking at Directors sharing their experience on what it is like to work with legendary actors. From...
Gardening stories: Central Park in New York City
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Central Park was designed to be an integral part of the city. To understand how Central Park came to be, we need to know the history of Manhattan and ...
Plans for the construction of the Gaz ‘humanitarian city
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minister of Defense, Israel Katz has begun drawing up operative plans for the construction of the ‘humanitarian city’ on the ruins of southern Ga...
Ben Healy will lead the pack in the Tour de France today!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Irish cyclist, Ben Healy is wearing the yellow jersey in today’s stage of the Tour de France. Declan Quigley, Cycling Commentator with Europsort joi...
Residents voice concern over continued disruption from north runway
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As An Coimisiún Pleanála continues to debate a decision on night time flight restrictions at Dublin Airport, local residents are continuing to voice...
The many mistakes can be made when selling a house
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rowena Quinn, Managing Partner of Hunters Estate Agents joined Pat to discuss the many mistakes can be made when selling a house. Such as overpricing ...
Green Scene: The contagious yawning in fish
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Green Scene this week, new discoveries that fig trees are converting carbon dioxide (and parts of themselves) to stone, and contagious yawning ...
An Post is facing an alarming financial situation
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Post is facing an alarming financial situation as its cash reserves have dropped below €1 million for the first time. Despite its fina...
Do true crime podcasts play a role in helping solve unresolved crime?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Greaney is in pre-production of the fourth season of his true crime podcast, Inside the Crime. In the previous season, Frank told the story of t...
Calls for Government to resist delaying health labelling on alcohol products
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is expected to defer the implementation of health warning labels on alcohol products until 2029. Alcohol Action Ireland urgers the Gove...
The household items that can be used as cleaning agents!
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now summer is often the time when many of us decide to tackle the chores we forgot during the year. Rather than reaching for supermarket cleaning pro...
Tech: Elon Musk's Grok signs $200m deal with Pentagon
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five EU states to test age verification app to protect children. Also Elon Musk's Grok signs $200m deal with Pentagon days after antisemitism row k, a...
Dublin’s North Inner City is getting a revamped fruit and vegetable market
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The €44 million redevelopment of Dublin’s Northside Historic Victorian fruit and vegetable market is underway. The two-year project will bring new...
Has Superman become too woke?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fox News rages that the new Superman film has ‘pro-immigrant themes’. Jumping on board the latest MAGA outrage, Fox News took aim at director Jame...
What happens next in the war in Ukraine?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump to send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, we are left asking what happens next. Accordin...
Tánaiste warns of increased job losses if 30% tariffs with US materialise
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Tánaiste Simon Harris will this morning warn the cabinet that if 30% tariffs with the US materialise, job losses would accelerate here at a faster...
Should we be paying for excess water use?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Officials have stopped finalizing arrangements for an excess water use charge amid furore over the proposal. The Department of Housing said on Monday ...
Mortgage approval figures have reached a new high
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage approval figures have reached a new high as new mortgage lenders are disrupting the market by offering loans to borrowers who would usually b...
Stephanie Regan on why siblings fall out?
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oasis Brothers reunion reminds us all of sibling fallouts and how tense they are for everyone around those siblings. Stephanie Regan shares why s...
US could remove financial backing from the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing concerns that the United States could remove financial backing from the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon this august. The Irish government ...
Ask The Expert: On family law
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solicitor Keith Walsh joins us live in the studio for our Monday Ask the Expert. Keith specializes in family law and will be answering listeners' ques...
Travel: The delights of Maderia
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travel with Pol Ó Conghaile Irish Independent Travel Editor tells us about the delights of Madeira and the new route from Shannon.All with thanks to ...
All the news stateside
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump announces plans to sell military defence weapons to Ukraine.He has not specified the type of weapons or the amount, but he did warn the E...
French Ambassador Céline Place on celebrating Bastille Day
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, approximately 25,000 French people living in Ireland will be celebrating Bastille Day. We are joined live in the studio by the French Ambassado...
Have we seen the last of the Irish missionaries abroad?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the peak of the Irish missionary movement, in the 1960s, over 6,000 Irish Catholic missionaries were dispersed over 80 countries. Today, there are ...
What can a President of Ireland actually achieve?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next three months we will hear pitches from candidates as to why they believe they should be the next Uachtaráin na hÉireann. Bu...
EU ministers to weigh up their response to Trump’s tariff threat.
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EU ministers are to debate the bloc's approach to trade talks with the United States. With Brussels scrambling to head off 30% tariffs threatene...
Would a tax on vapes lead to a decline in usage?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the government is expected to launch a new tax on vapes, will this actually lead to a decline in usage? There have been a number of measures introd...
Are our cycle lanes even safe to ride on?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government has spent 20 bn on walking and cycling projects since 2020. However, many people are still reluctant to cycle around the city. Me...
The Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Ivan for the Friday Forum today was Robert Troy TD, Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for Financial S...
Does the workplace need a maximum temperature limit?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As temperatures are set to hit the late 20s today, does the workplace need a maximum temperature limit? All to discuss with Peter Cosgrove, Managing D...
Are the Gen z impacting the nighttime industry in Ireland?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All this week we have been looking at how young people in Ireland socialise in 2025. With more people reducing their alcohol consumption and the cost...
Food recipes for a sunny weekend!
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins talks through barbequed beef burgers with crispy bacon, cheese, egg and tomato relish and bbq chicken and pepper kebab, flat bre...
Director Ross Whitaker on his new doc 'This is Open Country'
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new documentary airing this week This is Open Country, coming to Sky Sports Golf and NOW. Ahead of the Open arriving into Portrush next week, this o...
Reaction as bonfire with effigies of migrants atop is lit in Co Tyrone
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Parades will take place across Northern Ireland this weekend to mark the 12th July. However, there has been significant controversy around some of the...
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Djokovic and Jannik go head-to-head in the Wimbledon Semifinals this afternoon and the All-Ireland Football semifinals take place. Shane Hannon ...
How is the housing crisis impacting the older population?
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our rapidly growing aging population is facing an immediate housing crisis. Census data showed an 83% increase in renters over the age of 65 and a dec...
When to and not to apolgise!
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to apologise properly, when not to apologise and why and when a bad apology can be worse than none.. Sarah Madden reports/
Long-awaited EU-US tariff deal may finally arrive
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
European Commission is expected to receive a letter today from U.S. President Donald Trump disclosing the long-awaited tariff deal between the two tra...
After 40 years in the property sector Pat Davitt steps down from IPAV
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 40 years in the property sector, Pat Davitt is stepping down as CEO of IPAV. His long career has seen him defend auctioneers on national radio, ...
When Ireland dominated Wimbledon!
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Hill tells us about Irelands dominance of the Wimbledon in the 1890S. We look at the interesting figures of Willougby Hamilton and Joshua Pim-...
How to talk to those affected by misinformation
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to talk to those affected by misinformation. Dealing with the consequences of those affected by misinformation Conspiracy theorists tend to...
Boxed with John Fardy features 'Smoke'
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Fardy looks at Apple TV’s latest series Smoke This new miniseries by Dennis Lehane, starring Taron Egerton and is based on a true crime podcast...
International adoption is nearly impossible in Ireland
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study on intercountry adoption by the Adoption Authority of Ireland, shared the experiences of a group of people who were adopted from a fore...
Science with Luke: Why are we living so long?
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 18th century, the average global lifespan was just 28.5 to 32 years. It's now between 72.6 and 73.2. The questions is how can we go and do we r...
Plastic free July
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the global movement of plastic free July. All to discuss with Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.
Michael O’Leary on passenger caps and more
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a commitment in the Program for Government to work towards lifting the passenger cap at Dublin Airport as soon as possible, the cap remains i...
President Macron UK visit highlights
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
French President Emmanuel Macron is on his final day of a three day state visit to the United Kingdom today. Along with attending a state reception at...
Minister of State, John Cummins discusses housing, planning and more
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minister of State, John Cummins joins us on the show today to discuss housing and planning issues in the country. From costly judicial reviews stallin...
Gardening: Ten fascinating orchid facts!
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so much more to orchids than the showy specimens in supermarkets. See them in a new light with these 10 fascinating orchid facts with Paul S...
How childless citizens being discriminated by the current Inheritance Tax Legislation?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Limerick couple is calling for change to the current inheritance tax rules, calling it discriminatory and inequitable. James Sexton and his wif...
Christian Horner has been sacked from Red Bull team
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Horner has been sacked as team principal of Formula 1 team Red Bull with immediate effect. He was the longest serving team principal in form...
Are young people are ditching the nightclubs and late bars?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our series looking into how young people socialise our reporter Emily Keegan has been looking into the claim that young people are ditching...
What are the dangers of driving in the heat?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the weather is expected to heat up this week and many of us will be out enjoying the heat,it can also cause some issues on the road. So, when...
Inside Hollywood: The career of Michael Douglas
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Michael Douglas announces his retirement we look back at the stellar career of this two time Oscar winning actor for this weeks 'Inside Hollywood'.
Green Scene: Preventing the slowdown of the Atlantic current
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Green Scene this week, Dr Ruth Freeman looks at an innovative idea from scientists to prevent the slowdown of the Atlantic current. Also we hea...
Stark variation in access to cancer care across the country
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Figures released today from the Irish Cancer Society show a significant variation in access to cancer treatment across the country which it says is ca...
How important is dairy in our diet?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
43 million litres of milk may have been produced for human consumption in May. But with more and more milk alternatives available, do we need to be ca...
Who are the likely runners for the Presidential Election?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-immigration protests blocked the main entrance to Leinster House yesterday evening and who are the likely runners and riders for the Presidential...
Are we getting closer to a ceasefire in Gaza?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a second time this week to discuss the “close” progress of the 60-da...
Irish Conductor and Musician David Brophy
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Conductor and Musician, David Brophy will conduct National Symphony Orchestra Ireland at the National Concert Hall in a compelling programme pai...
Protecting against scam texts
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new policy to 'likely scam' text messages under new rules from Comreg is now leading to confusion over hospital appointments and much more. A...
Elon Musk has announced that he plans to launch a new political party
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk has announced that he plans to launch a new political party in America the America Party. It comes after the Tesla founder has fallen out wi...
The advantages of holiday in Ireland
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024 Irish residents took nearly 17 million overnight trips within Ireland. Despite the high cost many are still taking a staycation. Henry McKean ...
What happened to the former Russia Minister Roman Staravoit?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Kremlin yesterday announced that Vladimir Putin had sacked their Transport Minister, Roman Staravoit. Hours later, Russia’s Investigative Commi...
What’s on the agenda for cabinet today?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Defoe tells us what is on the agenda for cabinet today, if the Taoiseach really did switch his return flight from Japan to attend a match and if...
The rise of coffee culture in Ireland
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is known for being a nation of tea drinkers but lately that has started to change. All across the country people are swapping their cup of te...
The deadline for Trump’s tariffs is extended once again
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The deadline for Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs to come into effect has been extended once more, this time to 1st August. It means negotiations w...
Could allergies put you at a higher risk for asthma?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High pollen levels are a concern for people across the country this summer. Studies show that they trigger hay fever and allergies, putting people at ...
Are apartments really a solution for our housing crisis?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the government plans to reduce minimum apartment size, we ask are apartments really a solution for our housing crisis? Ivan discusses this further ...
Ask The Expert: On employment law
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Galbraith, Head of Employment at Eversheds Sutherland and Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland is our expert today. Julie give adv...
Search and rescue operations continue in Texas
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Search and rescue operations continue after the devastating flash floods in the U.S. state of Texas have taken the lives of at least 80 people. We get...
How to manage perfectionism
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Demanding perfectionism from yourself or others has many complications. Perfectionism is about striving for flawlessness, setting excessive...
Homeless and emergency accommodation costings
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Homeless and emergency accommodation has cost the state over 360 million euro last year. One way to cut down on this spending is the suggestion that ...
How young people socialise
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are young people swapping the late-night club for the run club? The last number of years, there has been an increase in Gen Z ditching the late night ...
How have first time TDs found the experience in Dáil Éireann?
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Dáil winds down for the summer, how have first time TDs found the experience in Dáil Éireann? We are joined by two new TDs: Albert Dolan of ...
Netanyahu visits Washington
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently en route to Washington DC to meet with US President Donald Trump. There are hopes that the thir...
A look back on the busy weekend of sport!
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donegal will face off Kerry in the All-Ireland football final in two weeks time as they dominated against Meath in yesterday’s semifinals. Als...
A look back on a busy weekend of sport
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a blockbuster weekend in sport as Tipperary defeated Kilkenny in a nail baiting All Ireland Senior Hurling final yesterday. Tipperary will now ...
Are kids overexposed to online purchases in their video games?
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have recently joined Europe-wide investigations into practices related to online purchases in games...
Teacher ‘supply crisis’ for new school year
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over 1800 teaching posts still vacant ahead of the new school year. We ask why and how the shortage will impact students come September. All to discu...
Motor insurance premiums will rise further!
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drivers have been warned that motor insurance premiums will rise further after a massive surge in claims. Ivan discusses this further with Tracy Sh...
This week's Friday Forum discusses college fees and more
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Ivan on this week's Friday Forum was Maeve O’Connell TD, Fine Gael, Dublin Rathdown, Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin, Galway West, Spokesper...
4th of July Food with Gareth Mullins
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins takes us through a Buttermilk chicken burger and BBQ Pork ribs to celebrate the 4th of July.
Denmark has made military service compulsory for women
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Denmark has made military service compulsory for women for the first time, marking a significant shift in the Scandinavian nation's defence policy. We...
Donald Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed through congress
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed through congress yesterday and will head to his desk to become law today. Professor and Political...
The CopenPay initiative!
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This summer in Copenhagen a new scheme offers you something free, if you pick up rubbish. The CopenPay initiative offers around 100 activities in exch...
Flight cancellations due to strikes by French air traffic controllers
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryanair have cancelled a number of flights today due to strikes by French air traffic controllers. This is the second day of planned industrial action...
Calls for the protection of Ireland’s endangered sea birds
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Birdwatch Ireland wants the Government to officially designate key locations around and off the coast of Ireland as protected areas. For more on this ...
From today, Parliament Street is fully pedestrianized
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From today, parts of Parliament Street are being pedestrianized. The sections between Essex Quay and Essex Gate are now car-free, only open to cyclist...
If we gave up our neutrality would we be left to join NATO?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, NATO held its annual summit in the Hague, Netherlands. Where U.S. President Donald Trump persuaded most NATO countries to commit to a targe...
The curious rise of post-pandemic allergies
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allergic diseases are on the rise here in Ireland for more reason than one. Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been investigating the upward trend
The first Brazilian player in the League of Ireland!!
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s League of Ireland has already produced a slew of crazy stories and tasty rumours as it heads towards the business end of the season. Whe...
The three babies left at phone boxes around Ireland, reunited after fifty years
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 1960s, three babies were left at differing locations around the country shortly after their birth. David McBride was found in a Belfast drivewa...
Should men consider freezing their sperm?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Egg freezing is a booming business with a 400 percent increase since 2012. But should men consider freezing their sperm? A study found men’s fertili...
Are we getting our money's worth from sport fixture rising prices?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend will see the all-Ireland senior hurling championship semi-finals take place. With Saturday's fixture of Cork and Dublin selling out, in a...