The Pat Kenny Show

Minster for Health Helen McEntee on the Education Plan 2025

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Minster for Health Helen McEntee today launched Education Plan 2025 which included provision for more therapists in special schools. We discuss this a...

Garden stories with Diarmuid Gavin: Humphry Repton (1752–1818)

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s Garden Stories turns to the quietly revolutionary figure of Humphry Repton (1752–1818), the last great name of the English landscape t...

Brian Kennedy on joining the rock-theatre production cast ‘Moonlight’

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from a series of successful debut shows, the rock theatre production ‘moonlight: the Philip Lynott Enigma’ will return to Vicar Stree...

Schools under pressure by the government to change their classification

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Special schools who cater for students with mild general learning disabilities are being put under pressure by the government to change their classifi...

What do you do if you won the EuroMillions jackpot?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Record-breaking €250m EuroMillions jackpot has been won in Ireland.But what should you actually do when you get that big cheque? Should you splurge ...

Motoring: A milestone for the Cork Limerick motorway

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Soaring fuel prices, and a milestone for the Cork Limerick motorway. All to discuss in this weeks motoring slot with Transport Commentator Conor Faugh...

Inside Hollywood: Directors gone rogue

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Making a film isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for the dreamers who sleep on floors, max out credit cards, sell body parts to science (yes, real...

Green Scene: Health of our oceans may have already passed a critical tipping point

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For years, scientists have warned us about ocean acidification often called the "evil twin" of the climate crisis. But a new report suggests we've und...

Minister Jim O'Callaghan on the purchase of Citywest Hotel

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government yesterday announced that it was to purchase the Citywest Hotel in Dublin to become a permanent international protection facility. Minis...

Iran has fired hypersonic missiles at Israel on their sixth day of fighting

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iran has fired hypersonic missiles at Israel on their sixth day of fighting. This follows Donald Trump’s warning of US’ protentional involvement,...

Author Karin Slaughter on her new book ‘We Are All Guilty'

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With 40 million book sold globally in 120 different countries and a hit tv series on Disney plus, Karin Slaughter is one of the most successful crime ...

President Trump leaves the G7

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

trump leaves the G7 while lamenting the absence of Vladimir Putin. The Trump family have a new business venture. All to discuss with our panel, Gina L...

The Coronas chat festivals, new music and touring

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Coronas will be headlining Kaleidascope in July but next week they play Live At The Marquee in Cork as part of their tour to celebrate their lates...

A day in the life as the Superintendent of the Phoenix Park

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any capital city in Europe and is home to around 600 deer but when it comes to holding...

Dr Christoph Schwitzer Director of Dublin Zoo

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every morning Christoph Schwitzer gets to wake up between a South African hornbill and a red river hog. But why wouldn’t he it's the standard accom...

Henry McKean meets the zookeepers at Dublin Zoo

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Henry McKean went out first thing with the zookeepers and met the red pandas, sea lions and penguins just as Dublin Zoo opened its doors to the public...

How is the tourism sector preparing for their busiest time of the year?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we are well and truly into summer, its the time of year when businesses all preparing for the influx of visitors far and wide.  But desp...

Looking after the elephants at Dublin Zoo

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to look after the elephants at Dublin Zoo? From training them to giving them pedicures, elephants can be very ...

Some of the surprising pieces of history of the Phoenix Park

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The origins of the expansive Phoenix Park date all the way back to its founding as a Royal Park in 1662. In the centuries since its founding, the park...

A look at all the main stories of the day!

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The interest in news among young Irish adults remains high but all age groups showed a major concern in fake news. Private hospitals are now getting 6...

Ask The Expert: On mortgages

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish mortgage rates are on average the fifth highest across the 19 states in the Euro Zone, there is a new flex mortgage with Avant and the ECB rate ...

Just why can’t we build anything?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 From the Metro to Dublin Bus to off shore wind farms and housing, why can’t we build anything and what is the problem? To discuss with Pat was...

How Joyceans are celebrating Bloomsday!

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Bloomsday, celebrating the James Joyce’s Ulysses. There are many traditions that have formed from this literary work mapping out Dublin. Fr...

How to complain when you get bad service?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Complaining about bad service can be difficult for many reasons, emotional social, and of course, practical so how should we complain? All to discuss ...

Interesting new data from CyberSafe Kids

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New research shows that almost half of eight-year-olds in less-advantaged own a smart phone in comparison to those in more middle-class areas. The dat...

Airstrikes between Israel and Iran have continued overnight

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Airstrikes between Israel and Iran have continued overnight after Israel launched its first strikes on Iran on Thursday night. Since the first attack,...

Jeremy Renner on the near death experience in his memoir ‘My Next Breath’

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might know him from playing iconic roles in Marvel movies such as The Avengers, Thor and Hawkeye or maybe from being a two-time Oscar nominee. Wel...

Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week!

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration and Fine Gael TD for Dublin West, Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central and Christina Finn, Politi...

Alastair Logan British Lawyer and Solicitor for the Guildford Four

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Life and Times Paddy Armstrong by Mary-Elaine Tynan is coming to the Pavillon Theatre from June 20th – 27th as part of a national tour. Alastair...

Could confusion threaten the positivity around the free HRT scheme

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After years of debates, false promises and deadline delays, the free HRT scheme finally rolled out on June 3rd. But could stock shortages and lin...

Friday Food with Chef Mark Moriarty

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TV Chef Mark Moriarty chats through two delicious desserts. Starting off with a vanilla panna cotta with raspberries and toasted almonds and a classi...

The growing famine is reportedly imminent in Gaza

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The growing threat of famine is imminent as increases following warnings from United Nations. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by James E...

The ultimate guide for tech gifts this Father’s Day! 

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Father’s Day this weekend and if you’re stuck for a last minute idea before Sunday, we do not fret! Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kell...

Michelle McDonagh on her new book ‘Some Of This Is True’

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new gripping Irish novel based in Blarney in County Cork filled with secrets, deception and suspicion explores if there really can be two sides to e...

Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites and military commanders in major attack. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace S...

The disinformation around microplastics 

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Orlando Bloom undergoes £10k treatment to remove microplastics and toxic chemicals from his blood. We discuss the disinformation around microplastics...

The bizarre story of golfer John Montague

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Montague, this bizarre story of a guy believed to be the best golfer in the world in the 1930s would turn pro or play any big tournaments b...

Fear heightens for the undocumented Irish in the USA

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fear heightens for the undocumented Irish despite Trump administration denying they have any plans to send illegal immigrants to Guantanamo Bay. Trump...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Sirens '

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Netflix limited dark comedy series Sirens starring Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon features in this weeks Boxed with John Fardy.

Investing in a chaotic market

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The investing world is undergoing a regime shift so how do you navigate in turbulent times? All to discuss with Neil Osborne Investment Advisor of San...

Another night of unrest in northern ireland

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There was another night of unrest in Northern Ireland with Petrol bombs thrown in Ballymena and leisure centre set alight in Larne in third night of v...

What can we practically do to support our oceans?

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ocean health is the engine of all life on this planet. However, in Ireland, our oceans are experiencing unprecedented decline due to fishing, shipping...

Gardai arrest man on suspicion of murder Annie McCarrick

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder Annie McCarrick have confirmed that they have arrested man on suspicion of her murder. We get ...

The importance of taking care of your heart

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One in four deaths are caused by heart disease and stroke each year. Dr Jim O’Brien Consultant Cardiologist explains how it is important to take ca...

Ministers are under increasing pressure to pass the rent pressure zone bill

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ministers are under increasing pressure to pass the rent pressure zone bill to avoid further price hikes for renters.  But will waiting to introd...

Gardening Stories: Singapore a nation in Bloom

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When most people think of gardens, they picture a quiet plot behind a house, a few potted plants on a terrace, or a peaceful Sunday stroll in a walled...

Things have calmed down in Ballymena but what happens next?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After two nights of public disorder and riots on the streets of Ballymena in County Antrim, things have calmed down. Petrol bombs and bricks were thro...

It’s a busy day for the RSA today

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a busy day for the RSA today. They are up in front of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, they are hosting their annual conference and they are...

Inside Hollywood: When interviews go sour!

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Inside Hollywood this week. When the interview turns sour and stars get annoyed and are they justified as reporters push it too far. All to chat ab...

How to stop mega projects from running over time and over budget?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get big things done? That is a question that leading expert in megaproject management Bent Flyvbjerg has sought to answer when it comes to ...

Green Scene: The danger of heatwaves in our mind

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Ruth Freeman looks at how the Burmese pythons in Florida have been known to swallow large animals, like deer and alligators. Now, for the first ti...

Hazel Behan on when her life changed forever

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hazel Behan was just 20 years old when her life changed forever. What started off as a summer working broad in Portugal turned into a nightmare. ...

Eamonn Sweeney on his new book 'The Last Ditch'

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the summer of 2024, sports columnist Eamonn Sweeney set out to follow the All-Ireland championships around the country, retracing footsteps he’d ...

Ministers and retired civil servants are to have the pension contributions checked

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ministers and retired civil servants are to have the pension contributions checked after Minister Jack Chambers was alerted to potential underpayments...

“Mother of All Behans” starring Imelda May returns to the stage

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The one-woman show, “Mother of All Behans” starring Imelda May  returns this summer. Adapted from the book by Brian Behan, the show, directed...

Meta is updating its privacy policy, what do we need to know?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meta is updating its privacy policy, what do we need to know? The update is set to take place for users in Europe next month. Some of the changes will...

Tips and advice when switching household service providers

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Switching providers no matter what it is always a task that people do not look forward to. Is it better to switch or easier to stay? Bonkers.ie Daragh...

Activists from Madleen are deported from Israel

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Activists from Madleen are deported from Israel this morning following the Israeli seizure of the aid ship. We discuss this and more with Paul Kearns,...

The rising cost of saying I do!

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The rising cost of saying i do! Why one in four couples spend up to €50,000 for a wedding. All to discuss with Tara Fay, Wedding planner.

The young people who take on the carer role in their family

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over 500,000 people in Ireland care for loved ones every single day and a lot of our carers are children and young adults. This week marks 'National C...

Changes to rent pressure zones explained

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coalition leaders last night approved changes to rent pressure zones, extending them across the country. To explain what this means Pat spoke to Craig...

Ask The Expert: On financially preparing before you pass away

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Financially preparing for death can be made easier than you think. There are seven steps that you should take so you don’t leave your family or love...

How to behave when your friendship sours!

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Busting up with your buddy. How to behave when your friendship sours. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist give us advice on dealing with th...

David McRedmond  CEO of An Post and Chair of Judging panel for Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Mansion House will be full of people in business as they attend the Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards this Wednesday. Pat was joined on the sho...

How do people skills stand out in this AI driven jobs market

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gen Z and Gen Alpha are using AI to create their CVs and cover letters and it’s blatantly obvious. We ask how do people skills stand out in this AI ...

Travel with Pól Ó Conghaile: Group tours are on the rise

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Group tours are on the rise. They suit all kinds of travellers, from solos, young people and the more mature who want convenience and free time. ...

National Guard deployed amidst LA protests

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

National Guard deployed amidst LA protests and the breakup saga of Musk and Trump continues. All to discuss with Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training, Commu...

How can we make the city of Dublin cleaner?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its been six months since the new Dublin City Council rules involving waste management in Dublin city were implemented but bin bags are still causing...

New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barkley

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To escape her haunting past and start anew, a children’s author moves to a small town with her son. But when a seemingly innocent toy train and the ...

Israeli forces have seized the Madleen Flotilla

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli forces have seized the Madleen Flotilla carrying activists and a small quantity of humanitarian aid. We discuss this and more with Fawaz ...

Friday Forum

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats TD, and Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent, j...

Seasonal Recipes

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summer green risotto and vietnamese summer rolls. How to use season veggies to make something spectacular with Erica Drum, Chef and author.Listen here...

Dublin Airport is Set to Remove 100ml Liquid Rule

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The DAA has announced that Dublin Airport is set to remove the 100ml liquid rule for all carry on luggage. Initially the rule was supposed to be lifte...

Bribing Kids  

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some parents are using bribery as a tool to encourage their children to do well in the Leaving Cert. Some are promising money, other cars. With that ...

Israeli Forces Recover Two Hostage bodies

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two Israeli Americans who were held captive following the attacks on 7 October.There are now said to be 56...

US News

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trouble in the Oval Office.Larry Donnelly, Law lecturer at the University of Galway and political columnist with TheJournal.ie discussed the feud...

Vacant Properties

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new report, 1 in every 4 empty Council homes have been boarded up for longer than 12 months.This with nearly 3000 council homes lying e...

London Vegetable Orchestra

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick, John, and Clare graham from the London vegetable orchestra join Anton ahead of their performance in Dublin on Saturday.Yes, you read that cor...

Are Farmers Better Off Now?

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are farmers better off than they were 40 years ago? Since 1985 we have had better tech more rules and regulations on farming and inflation too. Well D...

Quirky Sports: The Weird Football Competitions of the World

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the new-look Club World Cup starting in two weeks' time, Off The Ball's Cameron Hill joins Pat to discuss some of the world's weirdest football c...

Trump Introduces Travel Ban

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump announces yet another ban. This time its a US travel ban on 12 countries including Afghanistan Iran and Sudan which will come into effect...

Divorce, and the Family Home - What Actually Happens?

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest questions during a separation is what to do about the home, especially if one partner wants to stay, often with kids involved. But ...

The Root of all Evil: an Irish Boundary Commission

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cormac Moore, Historian in residence with Dublin City Council and Columnist with the Irish News, joins Pat to discuss his new book "The Root of a...

The Device that Fascinates us All!

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration wants the Apple iPhone to be made in the US instead of China where most are currently made. But Professor Luke O'Neill , Prof...

Westland Row Traffic Changes

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has the latest measures in the Dublin city transport plan made a difference to the city?NewsTalk's own Josh Crosbie reports.

Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration joined Pat to discuss the fallout from the CHI report and to further discuss the deportation of 35 indivi...

Sustainability Slot

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jo Linehan, Editor of CLIMATE with the Sunday Times Ireland, joins Pat to look at some of the Irish sustainability solutions becoming available for pa...

Acne Awareness Month

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions and it affects people of all ages and all skin types. Over 9 per cent of the global population is affec...

Ireland's Water Infrastructure

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland is something of a paradox: a wet country that has too little water We also have more than 15,500 homeless people and 160,000 vacant homes...

Garden Stories: The world's First Designed Garden

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diarmuid Gavin joins pat for this week's Garden stories.He's here to discuss a first; the world's first designed garden -- 3000 years ago.Listen here...

The Little Museum Reopens

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Little Museum of Dublin this morning reopens after a multi -million refurbishment and a brand new lift for accessibility. Ranked as the number 1 ‘...

Only in New York

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish Author Melissa Hill joins Pat to discuss her latest book ‘Only in New York.’Get all this brilliant conversation here.

Groundbreaking Cancer Treatement

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Clinical trial published today has revealed a groundbreaking development for cancer treatment; that immunotherapy before surgery improves lung cance...

Inside Hollywood: Movies that Schooled us

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Solidarity with the Junior/Leaving Cert, we have Films about School for this weeks Inside Hollywood  with Lisa Cannon.Listen here.

Commuter Slot

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Driving Offences are up across the country, according to the Irish Independent.The headline is a bit misleading because of a big spike in detections f...

Alan Dillon TD

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Minister of State for The Circular Economy, Alan Dillon joins Pat to discuss Ireland’s progress towards a circular economy on the day the epa identi...

Green Scene

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A clever hawk who learned how to use traffic light signals to help it to hunt, and the increasing rate of glacier melting, all on the Green Scene with...

Leaving Cert Kick-off

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A record-breaking number of 140,000 students will sit their junior cycle and leaving certificate exams today.Pat is joined by Jen Hogan, journalist an...

'Nakba II' With Fintan Drury

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1948, Palestinians were subjected to what became known as the ‘Nakba’ – the violent displacement of Palestinians and dispossession of their l...

Android's Anti-theft Measures

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Android smartphone owners are being encouraged to take some “anti-theft” steps before their phone gets pinched. And Jess Kelly answers all your te...