The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
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...
Madeleine McCann Update
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police are expected to search the land where Christian Brueckner, the main suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, used to live. Journalist R...
Money Dysmorphia
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A term called “money dysmorphia” is a growing behavioural trend which refers to the disconnect between how people feel about their financial posit...
Man Charged After Attack at Boulder Protest
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 45 year old man has been charged with a federal hate crime and state charges of attempted murder in Colorado after being accused of throwing molotov...
Ann Russell Answers Your Cleaning Questions
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How often should you be cleaning your house? And just how can you get rid of those stubborn stains? Joining Pat to answer these questions is Expert Cl...
What You Knee'd to Know
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Blackrock Health has launched a new "what you knee-d to know" campaign to educate the public about knee replacement surgery, dispel common myths. Dr P...
Carlow Shooting Update
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lone gunman caused panic in Carlow on Sunday evening. 22-year-old Evan Fitzgerald entered the Fairgreen Shopping Centre and fired multiple shots int...
What Happened to Office Attire?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the era of office attire officially a thing of the past? What started off with a casual Friday has now changed to many opting for tracksuits over p...
The Rise of Synthetic Drugs
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie examines emerging drug trends and whether Ireland is prepared for a rise in synthetic opioid use.Listen here.
Israeli Forces Open Fire at Aid Distribution Site
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At least 27 people have been killed while waiting at an aid distribution centre in Gaza. The Israeli Defence Forces say they opened fire after identif...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil, TD for Dublin North West, Jane...
Marianne Williamson, Former Democratic Candidate, activist, and author
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Oprah Winfrey's spiritual advisor to a former democratic candidate for president, Marianne Williamson has had a wide-ranging career. What started...
Friday Food with Chef Mark Moriarty
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Moriarty is here to talk us through a Vietnamese beef salad and a steak with bois boudran sauce and dressed baby gem lettuce.
Ryanair calls for increase air traffic controllers staff and technology
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With summer just around the corner and thousands of people set to jet across Europe. However, there are growing concerns that some of those flights w...
Tánaiste Simon Harris on the ongoing situation in Gaza
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shots were fired at Irish peacekeepers yesterday in Lebanon while on patrol with Lebanese Armed Forces. Tánaiste Simon Harris has blamed the Israeli ...
Those awkward moments between political leaders and their spouses
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk’s Simon Tierney explores some of the most infamous quarrels and awkward moments between political leaders and their spouses. Whether its Me...
John Simpson on a possible new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hamas has said it is considering a new ceasfire proposal from the United States but also that it does not meet some of their key demands. The proposal...
What is the dangerous sports club?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the Oxford dangerous sports club who invented bungee jumping. Cameron Hill, Digital Journalist with Off the Ball tell us all about its h...
Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where does Russia’s imperial mindset come from that drives its push for more territory? It starts back with the first tsar in 1547 and Donncha Ó Be...
Senior figure from the Kinahan gang extradited back to Ireland
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McGovern, one of the senior members of the Kinahan cartel in currently being extradited from the United Arab Emirates to Ireland. We get the late...
Terry father of Robert Delaney on their campaign for justice
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Delaney was an ordinary man walking home one night when he intervened to help a man being assaulted. Unfortunately, this good deed would change...
Green Scene: Why baby monkeys are being abducted by other species
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman looks at why baby monkeys are being abducted by other species. Also, new research finds that earthquakes...
Science with Luke: AI advances coming thick and fast!
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI advances coming thick and fast: you can take a class in detective writing with Agatha Christie, it can outperform humans at persuading others to ch...
Just what is pretty privilege?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new study with decades of research, beautiful people earn more than their average peers. But if you're good looking and intelligent, it...
The personal injuries system is at a crossroads
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why consumers should use the courts in preference to the IRB settlement mechanism for injury compensation. All to discuss with Sean Guerin SC,...
Alzheimer Society of Ireland Ambassador Martin King
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TV and Radio presenter Martin King. Martin is a proud ambassador of the Alzheimer society of Ireland. Martin’s late mother Christina had Dementia; s...
May is Melanoma awareness month
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
May is Melanoma Awareness month and yet so many men don’t use sunscreen. So what can be done to encourage them to start using sunscreen and just how...
The US presses pause on student visas
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sent a diplomatic cable to embassies worldwide requesting that they no longer schedule visa interviews for stude...
Gardening stories with Diarmuid Gavin: The life of William Robinson
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s rare to find someone who changes the course of a field entirely. But every so often, a person comes along with such clarity of vision, and suc...
Inside Hollywood: Stadium Movies
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We go inside Hollywood to look at Stadium Movies. American Baseball and NRL where Stadiums are the soul of the story. All to chat about with Lisa Cann...
A personal story of living with Lewey body dementia
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne was only 52 when he was diagnosed with Lewey body dementia. Wayne and his wife Siobhan share the impact the diagnosis has had on their lives an...
Fitness coach Dee Murphy shares her healthy approach to long term weight loss
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why punishing workouts and dangerously low calories are not the way to get ‘beach-ready. Fitness coach Dee Murphy shares her healthy approac...
Is going to court worth it for personal injury claims?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is going to court worth it for personal injury claims? Also should all tractors and slow running vehicles banned from motorways but how wil...
Alistair Campbell on the rise of Nigel Farage and Reform UK
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nine years after Brexit and one week after the UK struck and updated deal with the European Union, Nigel Farage’s stock as a politician in the UK is...
How many steps daily should we really be taking?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arguably the most frequently heard medical advice, after “have your five-a-day", is to take 10,000 steps in a day. But is this one size fits all app...
Wind propulsion heralds a new age of decarbonised shipping
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In recent times, a race to slash fuel costs and carbon emissions has heralded a new era of sailing. As a result of this, the first ever modern cargo ...
UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder on the worsening situation in Gaza
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following almost three months of a complete blockade to aid in Gaza, the entire population is facing a severe risk of famine. Acute malnutrition is in...
Prepare and protect your phone going through US border security
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This morning we get practical tips to prepare and protect your phone going through US border security. All to discuss with Adrian Wreckler Technology ...
The Kremlin has said Trump was showing signs of "emotional overload"
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the Kremlin has said Trump was showing signs of "emotional overload" after he called Vladimir Putin "absolutely crazy" following Moscow's larges...
Is big brother watching you as you work from home?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five years on from covid remote employee surveillance is now reaching new levels. Its been revealed that a growing number of uk employees working from...
The latest from Liverpool following last night’s incident
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost fifty people were injured yesterday when a car ploughed into fans celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League win. A 53 year old man has been a...
The long-awaited occupied territories bill goes to cabinet
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Tánaiste will bring the long-awaited occupied territories bill to cabinet. The government is set to give the green light to draft a bill to...
Officials warn of protests due to failure in regulating short term lettings
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Officials have warned that a failure to regulate short term-lettings could lead to protests over tourism. To discuss further with Pat was Conor Sheeh...
Ask The Expert: Eye health and care
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phone screens and earphones, we all use them, but how detrimental can they really be to our brains cognitive function? Arthur Cummings, Consultant Eye...
Remains found on Kerry farm are those of Michael Gaine
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gardaí confirm remains found on Kerry farm are those of Michael Gaine, We get the latest on the case with Jerry O'Sullivan Presenter Kerry Today Show...
How airports deal with air traffic management for greater efficiency and safety
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The complex way in which busy airports deal with air traffic management for greater efficiency and safety. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne, Retired L...
New traffic management measures for Dublin City
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New traffic management measures for Dublin City’s Westland Row have come into effect. From today, only public transport, taxis and cyclists will be ...
The do’s and don’ts for students spending their summer in the states?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As summer is just around the corner, flocks of college students will be heading over to the US on a J1. However there are growing concerns of student...
What has happened to our native woodlands?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is the most deforested country in Europe. Despite having a reputation for being one of greenest places on earth, Ireland is the most deforest...
Travel news and updates with Pol O’ Conghaile
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Overtourism and slower more responsible tourism. Pol O’ Conghaile has all the latest travel news.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Transforming brown bin waste into natural gas and organic fertilizer
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many years, food waste has been a topic of contention. Previously, Irish retailers were forced to transport food waste to Northern Ireland, as the...
Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on the European Union
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Friday Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on the European Union to take effect on 1st June. However, yesterday Trump u-turned and said the tariffs ...
A look back in the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Fiona McLoughlin, Fianna Fail, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mirror and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Fein TD mak...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins talks through a new cake recipe from Italy. Its a simple apple and sponge bake that would be brilliant for breakfast or on a sunny afte...
Gavan Reilly on his new book ‘The Secret Life of Leinster House’
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know the building, you know the gates and maybe some of the TDs and Senators .But what actually goes on behind the doors in Leinster House. Gavan ...
Life in the New Lodge flats in Belfast in a new movie 'The Flats'
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Lodge apartment blocks, located in a catholic area of North Belfast, had a tragic number of deaths during the troubles. The apartment block, w...
A look back on the big weekend of sport with Cathal Mullaney
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty of sporting action this weekend with the final round of premier league fixtures, the UEFA women’s champions league final, and the Fo...
Organizing a group holiday more work than fun!
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Organizing a group holiday whether it's with family or friends, can be a lot more work than fun. From trying to see if everyone can get the time off, ...
Large number of people would struggle if hit by a major bill!
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey shows one in seven people would be unable to cope financially if faced with a bill of €1000. Pat discussed this more with Economist and...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'American Manhunt-Osama Bin Laden'.
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on 'Boxed' John Fardy reviews the new Netflix series 'American Manhunt-Osama Bin Laden'.
How can the housing crisis be solved?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our housing series on the show with Barry Whyte. With not enough new homes being built we find out how many are needed and when they can be...
When Ireland played Nazi Germany in football 1930's
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Ireland played Nazi Germany. Cameron Hill tells us the story of the international football fixtures between the two in the 1930s
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
the Wake of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, a raft of wild conspiracy theories have emerged and dominated social media. David Robert Grimes, Author a...
Marriage Equality referendum 10 years on
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Marriage Equality referendum and despite the celebrations at the time, many LGBT campaigners say there is sti...
The gene editing therapy that lead a baby to make history
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A baby has made history by being treated with the first custom-made gene editing therapy to prevent them developing a potentially fatal disease. Profe...
Donald Trump and South African President what happen in the Oval office?
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two Israeli diplomats have been killed in Washington D.C outside the Capital Jewish Museum. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan and analysis from Sc...
How Irelands top festivals are aiming to become sustainable
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are fast approaching summer and thus festival season. But between the tents and plastic bottles festivals have been noted for their unsustainable n...
How the updated UK EU deal is impacting fishermen here and the UK
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday the EU and the UK struck a new post-Brexit deal, which extends their access to each other’s fishing waters beyond the initial 2026 date to...
Highlighted concerns over Irelands aviation industry
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report, released today has highlighted concerns over Irelands aviation industry. Pat discusses the findings with Eamonn Brennan, former Director...
Gardening Stories: The history of the Chelsea Flower show
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show Diarmuid Gavin takes a look at the history of the Chelsea Flower Show.All with thanks to Tirlán.
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport meets today
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport is having its first meeting today. The Dail speaking rights row has effectively stalled it for weeks; it w...
Former BBC journalist Chris Moore on his new book 'Kincora Britain's Shame'
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For over 45 years the truth about the sex abuse scandal at Kincora Boys’ Hostel in Belfast has remained beyond reach. Award winning former BBC journ...
Inside Hollywood: Saddest tearjerkers
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We go inside Hollywood to look at The saddest tearjerker movies and why we need them. All to discuss with Lisa Cannon , Entertainment Presenter and Pr...
Searches are continuing on the farm of Michael Gaine
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Searches are continuing on the farm of Michael Gaine near Kenmare as Gardaí continue their murder investigation. We get the latest on this with Gerry...
Rachel Blackmore her new children’s novel 'Granny National'
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Blackmore joins us to talk about her surprise retirement after her 16 year career, her new children’s novel Granny National and being named o...
The pressure of finding and keeping a house to rent
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rising rents, less rental properties available and small landlords leaving the market leaving the market. But just difficult is it now to find an affo...
Green Scene: Overfishing is causing issues with herring
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about 2025’s must-have fashion accessory: the world’s first T-Rex “leather” handbag. The first product could be availabl...
Latest on the ground in Ukraine and Gaza
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One4Humanity has been working in both Ukraine and Gaza in order to help the victims of both wars. Last year on the show we heard from Shane Leahy abou...
Are we getting closer to driverless cars?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we getting closer to driverless cars? Well the UK certainly is. UK driverless cars are expected to arrive in 2027. But Uber says it's ready now. A...
What is the second hand home market in Dublin
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More and more homebuyers are paying way over the odds to buy second hand properties in Dublin. Exclusive research carried out for the Pat Kenny Show h...
Are objections to wind farms harming our energy security?
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are there so few offshore wind farms? Are objections to wind farms harming our energy security? All to discuss with Hannah Daly, Professor in Sust...
Basic aid allowed into Gaza
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United Nations have confirmed that five trucks carrying basic aid and nutritional supplies have been permitted to enter Gaza from the Kareem Shalo...
The bee keepers at Dublin Bus
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin Bus has over 4,000 staff on it’s books and more than a thousand buses in it’s fleet, but the company is also home to hundreds of thousands ...
Remembering mother of three Valerie French 'For Valerie'
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the 13th of June 2019, mother of three Valerie French was cruelly and violently murdered by her husband at her own home just outside of Castlebar i...
Celebrating women comedy performers and creators
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Funny Woman Awards are an annual celebration that looks at some of the best women comedy performers and creators in the industry. This year i...
Simon Coveney on the EU UK post Brexit deal
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UK and the EU have reached agreements in a post-Brexit deal. The deal, however, has been met with criticism from Brexiteers. Analysis from Ireland...
Ask The Expert: On gut health
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Coeliac Awareness Month and Dr Deirdre O’Donovan, Consultant Gastroenterologist is our expert to answer listeners gut related questions.All w...
A look back on the big weekend of sport!
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
it’s time to look back at the weekend’s sport with Off The Ball’s Oisin Coyne. This weekend was packed full of action, with Limerick’s brutal ...
Israel will now allow a basic’ amount of food into Gaza
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel will now allow a basic’ amount of food into Gaza hours after a deadly airstrike. The decision comes just hours after Israel “extensive” n...
Air Force One through the ages
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The obsession with air force one through the ages is explained by our reporter Simon Tierney.
How siblings shape our lives
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the surprising ways that siblings shape our lives with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.
The housing crisis and its impact on young people
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All this week on The Pat Kenny Show we are looking at the housing crisis. Today we are looking at the impact it is having on the younger generation; y...
10 years since the Marriage Equality referendum was passed
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the 10 year anniversary since the Marriage Equality referendum was passed. It was a day of joy and celebration but a decade on there a...
Rents continue to rise!
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rents continue to rise, passing and average of two thousand euros for the first time. This is according to Daft.ie’s latest quarterly report. Pat di...