The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Trump does a u turn on his tariff masterplan
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has backed down on this tariffs instituting a ninety day pause. The markets have responded well but are we out of the woods?All to discus...
Garden stories with Diarmuid Gavin: Ninfa - The Garden of the Nymphs
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are gardens that dazzle. There are gardens that soothe. And then there are gardens that haunt you. That lodge themselves in the corners of your ...
Inside Hollywood: Movies about TV shows
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout the 20th century, there was one fact that united fans, critics and the makers of onscreen media - that the big screen was better than the l...
Motoring legal loopholes
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look at a legal challenge to average speed cameras and other motoring legal loopholes in this weeks commuter slot. All to discuss with Transport Co...
Why are Government Ministers pushing back on an Air BNB crackdown?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a bid to crackdown on Air BNBs, several Government ministers are pushing back against the proposed legislation. During yesterday’s Cabinet meetin...
Green Scene: Playgrounds in Dublin are a hotspot for a parasite found in dog poo
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New sources of microplastics, and why park entrances and playgrounds in Dublin are a hotspot for a parasite found in dog poo. All to discuss with Dr R...
Locals in West Dublin fear someone will be killed by a scrambler bike
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh calls are being made for more action to be taken against scrambler bikes after a number of incidents at a park in West Dublin. Locals who live ...
How AI impacts cybersecurity breaches
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is frighteningly easy to clone someone else's identity using readily-available artificial intelligence tools, and its a real threat to cybersecurit...
Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe on tariffs taking effect across the EU
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s 20% tariff across the European Union comes into effect from today. The European Union will also today decide on how to respond to Tru...
Public meeting on proposed wind farm along coast of Dublin took place
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Public Meeting on Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm in Dun Laoghaire was held on Monday. The proposed wind farm will be located about 10 kilometers off ...
Tech with Jess: The calm kettle
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Waiting for the kettle to boil is often a tedious task, but what if your kettle plays music while it boils? The Calm Kettle has all the regular functi...
Eoin Sheahan on his new podcast 'Diverted'
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The street celebrations in Argentina following their World Cup win in 2022 will live long in the memory of Argentinians and also one Off The Ball pres...
How tariffs affect the prices of goods in Ireland and the US
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Donald Trump continues course with the imposition of his worldwide tariffs, how will the prices of consumer goods be affected? Charlie Weston takes...
The complicated business of returning unwanted clothes to online retailers
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to online shopping, at times it can be a bit of a gamble. Whether the purchase may be disappointing on arrival, it doesn’t suit, doesn...
Will Marine le Pen’s conviction spur the far right across Europe?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, French opposition leader in the national parliament, Marine le Pen, was found guilty of helping to embezzle €4m of EU funds for use by he...
Garda obtained arms at phoenix park HQ to sell for profit
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to confidential documents seen by the Irish Daily Mail, a garda took possession of valuable firearms. They were earmarked for destruction at...
Ask The Expert: Hay fever
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that spring is in full swing, that also means the dreaded season of hay fever is. Thousands of people suffer with hay fever but how can you comba...
Airline summer schedules have taken off
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Airline summer schedules have taken off, Ryanair has a new subscription service and the Irish passport has been named the world’s strongest. Pól Ó...
Common changes in the dynamics of relationships
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Non monogamous relationships, living apart while together. The cougher effect and separate beds Steph Regan discusses them all with Pat this morning.
Alistair Campbell on how to deal with Trump and his tariffs
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump's tariffs what happens next? Is this the start of a global recession? How should allies hit back? All to discuss with Writer, communicator, cons...
A look back on the big weekend of sport!
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend saw the son of horse racing legend Willie Mullins won the highly coveted Grand National. Patrick Mullins and horse Nick Rockett were firs...
The decline in the Irish rural pub
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish pub is known around the word for it's entertaining and welcoming atmosphere. It is often the corner stone of many communities, but there is ...
How did Donald Trump arrive at his figures for reciprocal tariffs?
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Donald Trump arrive at his figures for reciprocal tariffs that put 20% tariffs on the European Union and 10% on some islands inhabited only by...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the big news stories of the week with our 'Friday Forum'. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Senator Anne Rabbitte, Fianna ...
Would it be possible to have a third term US President?
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Donald Trump continues to test the limits of his constitutional power, one particular assertion has raised the hackles of democratic observers. ...
How Make-A-Wish brought one boy's dream come true!
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Wish Day here at Newstalk! Sarah Barnes speaks to Pat about her family’s experience with Make A Wish following her son’s Kian battle with c...
Global market react to US tariffs
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global stock markets plunged yesterday on the back of Donald Trump’s announcement of global tariffs. We get reaction from the stock market from CEO ...
Friday Food: Delicious classic pasta recipes
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins talks us through some cheap but delicious classic pasta recipes, these use store cupboard ingredients that will give you super midweek...
A preview of a very busy weekend of sport
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend tensions are rising as the European Rugby Championship enter the final stage as Leinster take on the Harlequins in Croke Park. It's a Man...
The latest on the search for missing farmer Michael Gaine
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gardaí have seized a number of items from a cave on land belonging to the missing farmer Michael Gaine. The items were found during searches of high ...
Tommy Boland first Irish-ever player to play Major League Baseball
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday was the birthday of the first Irish-ever player to play Major League Baseball. Tommy Bond was born in Granard, Co. Longford, and is the star...
The world continues to grapple following President Trump’s tariffs
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the world continues to grapple following President Trump’s announcement on tariffs, businesses are scrambling to keep customers and investors hap...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Studio'
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Boxed, John Fardy takes us to the new comic world of Seth Rogan – The Studio. Starring Seth himself and numerous Hollywood faces playin...
How will companies change in response to the US tariffs?c
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump last night announced a raft of new tariffs as part of his ‘Liberation Day’. Among those tariffs announced were 10% worldwide tariffs ...
If vaccines don’t cause Autism what Does?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If vaccines don’t cause Autism. What Does? The risk of autism develops before we are even born. All to discuss with Professor of Biochemistry at t...
Increased Garda visibility in Dublin and does it make a difference?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gardai patrolling the streets in Dublin have been told to get tough on crime. A new policy of increased Garda visibility has been introduced in the ca...
We find out all about 'Earth Month'
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
April is Earth month. Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine Jo Linehan tells us what that m...
The efforts and dynamics of communion season
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is Communion season once again. We talk about the effort that goes into a communion, the fashion, family dynamics, the cash in the card, the ceremo...
We have a full examination of Trump’s tariffs
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump last night announced a raft of new tariffs as part of his ‘Liberation Day’. Among those tariffs announced were a 10% worldwide tariff...
Garden Stories with Diarmuid Gavin: Mount Congreve
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garden Stories: Mount Congreve, the Magnate, the Magnolias, and the Masterpiece. Today on Garden Stories, we return to one of the greatest gardens in ...
Some Cork residents and businesses under a boil water notice for 15 years
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some Cork households, schools and businesses have now been under a boil water notice for 15 years. Many are spending a fortune on bottled water. Henry...
What to watch for on liberation day
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 9pm tonight, Donald Trump will announce his raft of new tariffs, expected to take effect from tomorrow. So what should we be looking out for this e...
Inside Hollywood: Iconic casting decisions
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As two Irish actors are cast in Sam Mendes four Beatles movies, we take a look at some iconic casting decisions of the past. We pay tribute to Val Kil...
New docuseries Hooked helps “break the stigma of addiction”
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neuroscientist and resilience coach Dr. Brian Pennie explains how he hopes the new docuseries Hooked helps “break the stigma of addiction”. Also ...
Could the occupied territories bill could be put off to keep the US happy?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could the occupied territories bill could be put off to keep the US happy. But is this the right move? Pat discusses this further with Richard ...
How e-bikes are both popular and controversial in Australia
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
E-bikes are both popular and controversial in Australia. In fact, it is striking how similar the conversation is to the one in Ireland. We ask should...
Green Scene: Tree adapt to lightning strikes
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Green Scene, we hear about research confirming the role of humans in biodiversity loss. Also how some trees are adapted so that lighten...
Christine Lagarde: Tariffs will be negative the world over
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the European Central Bank meets this month to discuss a potential interest rates cut this month, Donald’s Trump tariffs will be front and centr...
USA news updates with Terry Sheridan
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Donald Trump faces two electoral tests in both Wisconsin and Florida with two state elections taking place. It comes against his planned ‘li...
60 years of the Irish blood transfusion board
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's 60 years since the Irish blood transfusion board was set up. With 1 in 4 of us needing a donation at some point or other, countless lives ha...
Today Meta AI has launched in Europe
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Meta AI has launched in Europe and is now accessible for free across Europe through the messaging apps people already know and love. It's is ava...
Weapons flights over Ireland have increased almost 70% in a decade
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weapons flights over Ireland have increased almost 70% in a decade, hitting their highest level in 13 years last year. Senators will propose a bill on...
Are vacant properties really the solution to the housing crisis?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vacant and derelict properties have long been floated as one part of a solution to the housing crisis. But how easy would it be to bring those vacant ...
The True Story of Ireland’s Mafia’ is landmark television
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The True Story of Ireland’s Mafia’ is landmark television Kinahan: The True Story of Ireland’s Mafia started last night on BBC – its a four pa...
Ceann Comhairle faces a vote on motion of confidence today
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy faces a vote on motion of confidence in the Dáil today, Barry Heneghan has asked for a seat swap to get away from Micha...
Ask The Expert: Career Change
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Cosgrove joined us for this week’s Ask the Expert slot. Peter discussed the skills auditing and upskilling, how to broadening your interests a...
How to deal with your adult child’s relationship ending
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In-laws, potential in–laws, the challenges for parents, and big relationships with breakups and when new ones begin. But there is a third group...
Lara Marlowe on Ukraine’s struggle to join the West
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist and Author Lara Marlowe, who will deliver the annual lecture to the arts and humanities faculty of University College Dublin on Wednesday e...
A look back at the weekend's sporting action
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a weekend of celebrations for Aston Villa, who are off to the FA Cup semi-finals. They secured against Preston's north end following two strike...
Hear how Make A Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illness
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All this week Newstalk is teaming up with Make a Wish to raise money for children with critical illness. Make A Wish creates life-changing wishes for ...
Could legislation solve the passenger cap problem?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government is considering legislation to exclude decisions on the Dublin Airport passenger cap from the planning system. It comes as the passenger...
The “culture of silence” in housing development delays
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The head of Roundtower Capital, a leading alternative funder of housebuilders, has claimed a “culture of silence” among developers over infrastruc...
Tánaiste Simon Harris
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost one year since taking over as Taoiseach, Simon Harris is now two months into his new role as Tánaiste, along with two ministerial portfo...
Kids Swearing
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have any little people in your life, it is not uncommon for them to pick up swear words. Kids can often blurt out a curse or two.But what if so...
Friday Forum
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maeve O’Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Eoin Ó Broin Sinn Féin TD Spokesperson on Housing and Lorcan Nyhan, Columnist with the Sunday I...
The Smartphone Ban
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A group of academics writing in the British Medical Journal has found that blanket smartphone bans do not prepare children for a healthy relationship ...
Mother’s Day Meals
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins joins The Pat Kenny Show to talk through us how to make Roast Striploin of Irish beef with hassle back potatoes and proper gravy ahead ...
Sport on PK
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Hannon from Off The Ball joins The Pat Kenny Show to go through all the weekend’s sporting action.The Allianz League football final is set to ...
Tariff Concerns
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump on Wednesday announced 25% tariffs on auto imports to the United States.One country that will be particularly affected is Germany, which ...
Unusual Food Combinations
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a Milka Chocolate crossover with Tuc Crackers to a pink lemonade flavoured Cadbury’s Dairy Milk, the appetite for unusual food combinations has...
Dublin City Taskforce Delay
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many forms of violent crime reduced last year but the number of incidents of shop theft rose by 6 per cent compared to 2023, according to the CSOWith ...
Real-Time Drivers Information for Gardaí
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Calls have been made by road safety campaigners for real-time drivers information to be made available to Gardaí at checkpoints.This would allow them...
Disinformation With David Robert Grimes
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Robert Grimes joins The Pat Kenny Show for our weekly disinformation awareness slot.This week, the impact of vaccine hesitancy and disinformatio...
Michael Gaine Update
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Southern Correspondent, Jamie O'Hara, joins The Pat Kenny Show to give us the latest in the missing Kerry farmer, Michael Gaine.
Survival Kits
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EU crisis management commissioner, Hadja Lahbib, as part of the blocs wider 'preparedness strategy' is urging citizens to prepare 72-hour survival kit...
What makes an Irish Buddha?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buddhism was founded 2 and a half thousand years ago in ancient India, but it’s only in recent years that Irish people have turned to the buddha in ...
Quirky Sports
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill tells us the story of a Cork-born boxer, Jack McAuliffe, a World Lightweight Champion in the early 20th centu...
The Struggles of Working From Home
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many, working from home can become isolating; it is harder to strike a work-life balance, to build relationships with your colleagues and to have ...
The Family
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish drugs gang known as 'The Family' had amassed considerable wealth and influence, before an Irish-Spanish operation dismantled its large hub i...
The Remarkable Strength of US Radio
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may be well aware of the divide between left and right in television media in the US, but what of radio?You may be shocked to know it is a much le...
The Speaking Rights Row
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the story behind the expected vote of no-confidence against the Ceann Comhairle? As the debate on speaking rights rages on, The Pat Kenny...
‘Coalition of the Willing’ Meet in Paris
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘Coalition of the Willing’ are set to meet in Paris today to lay the groundwork for an enduring peace in Ukraine.This comes as the United Stat...
Pedestrianised Streets
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last Sunday, Paris voted to pedestrianize 500 more streets across the Capital. On The Pat Kenny Show, we’re asking the question; would increase...
Minister Martin Heydon
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minster for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine, Martin Heydon, joins The Pat Kenny Show on the Dáil speaking row, incoming Tariffs and Merco...
Garden Stories: The Sakura Season and the Ephemeral Beauty of the Flowering Cherry Tree
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diarmuid Gavin takes us to Japan on The Pat Kenny Show this week!As the countries cherry Trees bloom in the Sakura season, Japan braces itself for a t...
How Clean is Your Water Bottle?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might be very proud of how environmentally conscious you are with your reusable water bottle…But have you ever stopped to think about how clean ...
Trump Vs The Judicial System
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from conflict with his institutions or individuals that may stand in his way.More recently though, this ha...
PNA Set for Industrial Action
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Psychiatric Nurses Association (PNA) are set to begin industrial action on Wednesday.The actions comes following a long-standing dispute over staf...
A Trip to North Korea
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of a trip to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is an unlikely possibility. For Janet Newenham, this just became a reality.&nbs...
Inside Hollywood
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the success of Netflix’s Adolescence, We look at films on the complexity of, just that, adolescence; when we go Inside Hollywood.Lisa Cannon, E...
The Cost of Taking Care of a Sick Pet
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With our pets providing so much joy and happiness in our lives, when they take ill, it can be quite challenging knowing what to do financially.Caring ...
Dáil Resumes After a Day of Chaos
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chaos erupted in the Dáil once more on Tuesday as opposition mulls no confidence in Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy.Political Correspondent, Seán Def...
Green Scene
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The air we all breathe is increasingly polluted by fossil fuels like plastic, which is now so widespread that simply breathing can introduce microscop...
Should We Take Kids on Holidays During School Term?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the summer approaches you may be making plans for your summer holidays.Holidays cost around three times more in peak season and children are missin...
Conor Faughnan’s Commuter Slot
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where are the autonomous cars? Fuel prices are still high and why you need to update your driver numbers on your car insurance policies.Conor Faughnan...
Search for Missing Kerry Farmer Continues
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The search continues for a missing Kerry Farmer.We get the latest On the mysterious case with Jerry O’Sullivan, presenter of Kerry Today on Radio Ke...
New kitchen tech making weeknight meals easier
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking has just got a whole lot easier as Lidl have announced their very own Silvercrest Monsieur Cuisine. The kitchen tech is aimed to make your wee...
Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day Friday 28th March
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday is the Irish cancer society’s daffodil day. The day aims to bring hope, provide support and drive progress for cancer patients and survivors....
All you need to know about life policies and inheritance tax
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best life policy to take out, and what can you do to manage inheritance tax? Director for Pensions and Investment at PwC Bernard Walsh joi...
Making festivals and cultural events more sustainable!
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Festivals and cultural events have the potential to be harmful in terms of environmental impact. So what can be done to make them more sustainable? We...