The Pat Kenny Show
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Gerard Depardieu’s trial for sexual assault has begun in Paris
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
French Film star Gerard Depardieu’s trial for sexual assault has begun in Paris. We get the latest on this from France with John Lichfield, Paris b...
Highlighting National Cerebral Palsy Day
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is national cerebral palsy day. In Ireland, two and a half thousand people live with cp, making it the most common lifelong physical disability....
Security breach at The White House
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic Magazine's Jeffrey Goldberg was added to a signal message group which included Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Peter Hegset...
School segregation remains high in the North
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just 8% of Northern Ireland pupils are taught in mixed schools despite a majority expressing a desire for mixed education. Anton discuss this and more...
Dáil speaking row is set reignite once again
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Dáil resumes and the speaking row is set reignite once again. Opposition leaders are seeking "an urgent meeting" with the Taoiseach. Joinin...
House prices are rising!
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Latest data from Daft.ie shows that house prices rose by an average of 3.7 percent during the first three months of 2025. Speaking to Anton this ...
Ask The Expert: Employment law
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing your rights when it comes to employment law can be confusing and daunting. Joining us to discuss the most common issues that arise in relation...
The value of friendships
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined Jonathan this morning. Up for discussion this morning was the subject of friends, the value of ...
What's new in advancing aviation safety?
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, the aviation industry successfully transported 5 billion passengers worldwide on over 40 million flights. We ask what's new in advancing avia...
The government plans to incentivize apartment building!
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government plans to incentivize apartment building. The idea is to allow property developers to invest less and borrow. Will this make a differenc...
What kind of cyber threats do Ireland face?
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The past few years have seen an exponential rise in cybersecurity threats, particularly cybercrime-as-a-service. What kind of cyber attacks do we face...
People are moving away from fast fashion
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People are moving away from fast fashion brands. They are more conscious of the working conditions of the staff and also the environmental impacts. We...
The gambling industry effect on the beautiful game?
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How much of a grip does the gambling industry have on the beautiful game ? Analysis conducted by investigate Europe has found that 66% of clubs in 31 ...
Pól Ó Conghaile visits The Isle of Man
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Isle of Man was once a famous seaside holiday destination. Despite being just a short hop away, it has faded from view. So what’s it like to vis...
Myanmar quake death toll hits 1,700 amid rescue efforts
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The toll from Myanmar's deadliest earthquake in decades has continued to rise, compounding an already dire humanitarian. Peter Power, Executive Direct...
Reforms to teaching training coming
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All trainee teachers will be required to undergo mandatory placement in special education under reforms proposed by Minister for Education Helen McEnt...
Friday Forum look back on the big news stories of the week!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week! Joining Ivan this morning in studio was Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil, Gabija Gatavec...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, Gareth Mullins talks us through us how to make paella and lamb burgers for a quick midweek dinner.
Would reintroducing wolves be positive for the ecosystem
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would reintroducing wolves be positive for the ecosystem? Wolves went extinct in Ireland in around 1700 but in the last 10 years we’re starting to...
Heathrow Airport is closing all day Friday
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heathrow Airport is closing all day Friday because of a large fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it. Around 4000 Irish passengers ha...
Brent Pope on the 'Elephant In The Room' initiative
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elephant in the room a new initiative which will be introduced in secondary schools providing funding, resources and interactive elephant sculptures t...
A preview of the weekend of sport
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland successful beats Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League last night but can they do it again on Sunday? Also this weekend kicks off the Women's I...
Anthony Scaramucci on Trump, tariffs and much more!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Scaramucci is a former White House Director of Communications for Donald Trump’s first term, founder of Skybridge Capital and now host of Th...
Rory Stewart on the many challenges facing the world today
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Stewart is a former UK Government Minister and now host of The Rest is Politics podcast with Alistair Campbell. He has a wide outlook on global s...
Heathrow Airport shut down due to fire
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heathrow Airport has closed due to a power outage after a fire broke out at a nearby transformer substation. Cancellations and diversions will affect...
The first tan brand to achieve B Corp certification globally
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish owned Kind Brand company is the first tan brand to achieve B Corp certification globally. The B Corp is the gold standard for ethical and su...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Adolescence'
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in 'Boxed' John Fardy talks to us about Netflix’s new harrowing and emotional drama – Adolescence. Set in an English town, it follows th...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meta is launching a new system to counter misinformation on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads but could it be exploited by disinformation groups....
Use of drones on Everest mean for sherpa’s livelihoods?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drones are set to be used this climbing season to ferry heavy equipment and supplies on Mount Everest. The drones are capable of carrying up to 15kg,...
Israel resumed airstrikes on the Gaza
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After weeks of ceasefire, this week Israel resumed airstrikes on the Gaza strip killing over four hundred people. It follows no progress on moving to ...
The Big Fight: When Ali Conquered Ireland
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Columnist, Historian and Author Dave Hannigan joins us to discuss his new book The Big Fight: When Ali Conquered Ireland. Ali’s visit to Ireland cau...
A crackdown is needed for essential services mid contract price hikes
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The consumer watchdog has called for a crackdown on companies that are hiking bills for essential services mid contract. Newstalk Technology Corr...
The proposed museum of Irish American History in DC
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should a new Museum of Irish American History in Washington DC get the go ahead we ask who might be honored? Newstalk own Simon Tierney has been looki...
The impact of AI technology on the climate crisis
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence has an unmatched potential in helping mitigate adverse climate conditions, but it heavily relies on fossil fuels and raw mater...
We pay tribute to Eddie Jordan who passed away
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has died following a battle with cancer, aged 76. A family statement read: "Eddie passed away peacefully...
What now for US pharmaceutical companies in Ireland?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A number of US pharmaceutical companies are now planning for a scenario in which they could leave the Irish market. John O'Loughlin, Partner responsib...
The Hungry Hooker Bakes and Wee Treats!
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following an injury that forced Jonny Murphy to retire from his professional rugby career, he decided to trade his passion for rugby for baking. He ga...
Putin agrees to stop targeting Ukraine energy targets
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a U.S. proposal for a full ceasefire in their war with Ukraine, instead agreeing to a thirty day pause o...
Rethink Ireland the leading funding body for Irish charities and social innovators
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government has agreed to start matching donations from organization that has raised €109 million investing in big ideas in education, health, so...
Gardening advice with Diarmuid Gavin
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a story about one man’s vision, a man who saw cities drowning in floods and believed they could be saved not with more concrete, but with ...
The remaining files on John F. Kennedy’s assassination are being released
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following an executive order from President Trump, the remaining files on John F. Kennedy’s assassination are being released by the US National Arch...
Is Ireland’s defence system prepared for the global world we live in today?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Ireland’s defence system prepared for the global world we live in today? Ivan discusses this further with Patrick Bury, Senior Security Lecturer...
Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes. Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth ...
Motoring with Geraldine Herbert
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Independent Geraldine Herbert highlights road safety concerns, particularly for pedestrians and the dangerous...
Does heat alter the DNA of older people
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can extreme heat increase your risk of cardiovascular disease? Does heat alter the DNA of older people .Dr Ruth Freeman joins Ivan to answer all of th...
Sudan is in crisis while the world looks away
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Famine, rape, killing, Sudan is in crisis while the world looks away. We'll hear some of the little covered stories of the brave women fleeing th...
A tracker-type mortgage is coming back to the Irish market
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seventeen years after banks stopped offering tracker mortgages here, a tracker-type mortgage is coming back to the Irish market courtesy of Avant Mone...
Why deep-sea mining could be key to transitioning away from fossil fuels
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we know we are increasingly in a renewable revolution. with our energy being created by wind turbines and the cars we drive being powered by batter...
A new announcement from Google
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google has announced that it will start to phase out Assistant in exchange for Gemini. The announcement has resulted in my Google users opting for App...
More motorists are turning to public transport
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More motorists are turning to public transport as people cut back on the amount of driving they do because of rising fuel prices. Personal Finance Edi...
Rural Ireland is struggling to attract and retain young vets
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinary practices in rural Ireland are struggling to attract and retain young vets, largely because of the antisocial hours involved in farm work, ...
The new season of Formula One kicked off down under
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new season of Formula One kicked off down under in Melbourne. Mclaren driver Lando Norris took the first-place podium, while F1 legend Lewis Hamil...
The work of the Adoption Authority of Ireland
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For three years now we the birth information and tracing act has been law. This bill gave adopted people access rights to key birth information....
What is limiting the uptake of apprenticeships?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While there are 70 extra apprenticeships offered in Ireland there is still a gap in their uptake. Why is this? Ivan discussed this further with Paddy ...
The benefits and beauty of strength training
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellness Coach John Belton joins us to discuss how to begin your strength training journey, and its many health benefits.
Above the shop units the solution to the housing crisis?
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst the Irish housing crisis, could there be an alternative solution, aside from the 40,000 promised annual new builds? The Hardware Association of...
Conor McGregor visits the White House
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor McGregor visits the White House and claims to be speaking for the people of Ireland when it comes to immigration issues, the Government have dis...
A news review with our Friday Forum
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time for our weekly news review with our Friday Forum panel. This morning joining Ivan in studio was Sarah McGuinness Politocal Correspondent Irish Da...
It's the final day of 2025 Cheltenham Festival
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final day of 2025 Cheltenham Festival as the race opens with the JCB Triumph Hurdle. John Duggan previews the day ahead of the highly antici...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Gareth brings us a bank holiday recipe of beef and Guinness and stew as well as apple crumb.
Finglas residents have concerns over plans to open a gaming arcade in the village
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Residents in Finglas have concerns over plans to open a gaming arcade in the village. They say there are already enough gambling outlets in the area ...
A look ahead to the busy weekend of sport
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Man UTD and Tottenham kept their hopes of silverware alive last night with both teams winning comprehensively. We have a massive weekend of sport ahea...
What is scabies and why are outbreaks rising?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scabies is on the rise in Ireland. In 2024, there were 51 scabies outbreaks in Ireland, almost twice the number notified in 2023. Outbreaks in I...
Should the Irish abroad be allowed to vote for a new President?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year we will elect a new president of Ireland, with Higgins's stint coming to an end after serving the maximum two terms allowed under the condit...
Tusla fails to comply with a huge number of court orders
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Dublin judge has found that Tusla did not comply with court directions to return cases to court where a social worker was not allocated to a child i...
Henry McKean reports from the World Winter Games Special Olympics in Turin
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up on the Italian Alps the Special Olympics World Winter Games is in full swing. 14 Athletes are representing Ireland and we go live up the slop...
Five years on from the Covid pandemic
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five years on from the Covid pandemic, are there any positive legacies we have learned from? Ivan discussed this and more with Luke O’Neill, Profes...
Dublin’s hidden historical gems
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Casey, Ireland's top history buff shares hidden gems and histories of Dublin ahead of St. Patrick's Weekend. She discusses a plethora of places; ...
Sports nicknames throughout history
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the Gouch, The Juice or even Briefcase, sports stars over the years have from rugby, GAA and even darts are known only by their nicknames. Off th...
Planning approvals for new apartments plummet
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New CSO stats show planning approvals for new apartments plummeted in 2024. We ask why with Conor O'Connell Director of Housing and Planning at the Co...
Which waste into what bin?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic, paper or perishables with so many different options it's hard to what rubbish goes where. Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Tim...
The challenging condition of hair loss
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we know hair loss can be a mentally an extremely challenging condition. With it effecting half of men by 50 and half of women up to the ...
A look back at An Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s meeting with President Trump
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was sighs of relief among the Irish Government yesterday as Micheál Martin’s meeting with Donald Trump went off without a hitch. There were s...
Inside Hollywood: Who is and isn't a Hollywood nepo baby?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nepo baby term that’s become Hollywood’s inside favourite hot potato. But before we had today’s social media-fuelled debate over celebrity offsp...
Is it time call a halt to the metro link?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday it emerged from a briefing document provided to Transport Minister Daragh O'Brien that the metro link project could cost more than €23 bil...
John Duggan live from Cheltenham racing festival
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Cheltenham Festival continues we chat to Off the Ball’s John Duggan with all the winners and looks ahead to more exciting races.
Pro Independence Demokraatit Party wins Greenland's elections
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pro Independence Demokraatit Party wins Greenland's elections. We ask does this open the door for President Trump. Joining Ivan to discuss further was...
The truth about PMDD
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
75% of women suffer from Premenstrual syndrome, with symptoms ranging from uncomfortable cramping to irritability and low mood. But for 1 in 20 w...
Why less people are opting for manual cars!
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the car sales figures for 2025 across Ireland and Europe and ask why less people are opting for manual cars! We also hear why the EUs 2035 ...
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet US President Donald Trump
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today An Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office for the traditional ceremony handing over the bowl of shamrock. ...
Green Scene: Mouse-to-mouse resuscitation
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new study has found rodents perform "mouse-to-mouse resuscitation" on each other, much like human CPR, when finding another rodent unresponsive.&nbs...
Setting the correct tone in emails
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Public Expenditure recently reminded workers of their email tone and times they send them at. So what should your tone in email be? ...
Dispelling some notions around operas!
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of a opera performance you may think its only for a certain kind of audience with these ideas of the artform many might be quick t...
How will Russia respond to Ukraine ceasefire?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine has accepted a 30-day ceasefire with Russia put forward by the US. How Russia will respond to this is unknown. Following the agreement the US ...
A review of the Sky Glass Gen 2 b
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the newly released Sky Glass Gen 2 but is does it trump the first one?
Grammy winning and Pulitzer Prize winning Jazz artist Wynton Marsalis
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy winning and Pulitzer Prize winning Jazz artist Wynton Marsalis joined Ivan on the show this morning. Wynton chatted about his long career and a...
What is off the table to discuss at dinner parties?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can you and can’t you say at a dinner party? And if you really, really want to know something that you shouldn’t ask, how do you get around i...
Seán Defoe live from Washington DC with Micheál Martin
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
has begun his five day US tour for St Patrick’s Day, starting in the Lone Star State of Texas where he met with Governor Greg Abbott and attended SX...
Trekking the Arctic for the ‘Her Heart Matters’ campaign
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A group of 14 women are due to set off to the Arctic Circle on Thursday. They will trek the arctic for 6 days, braving the elements and camping in be...
The lack of standardised clothing sizes
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that two items of clothing, of the same size, can fit so differently? Laura Jordan joins us to discuss the lack of standardised clothing si...
Water charges are back!
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Households could face being charged for using abnormally large amounts of water. With the charge anticipated to be capped at 500 Euro a year. Wi...
Catherine Kirwan on her new crime fiction novel ‘The Seventh Body’.
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solicitor and Crime Novelist Catherine Kirwan joins us to discuss her newly published thriller ‘The Seventh Body.’ Set in Cork city, a routine exc...
Calls to make spiking a specific criminal offence in Ireland
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fear of spiking is something that crosses every woman's mind. Whether it's clutching onto their drinks tightly or even taking their drink with the...
Ask The Expert: On teeth and oral hygiene
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our expert today is Dr. Bronagh Keane, general and cosmetic dentist aka Irelands Tooth Fairy. Bronagh answers listeners dentistry questions.All with ...
Health Insurance price hikes
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consumers have been warned to avoid getting caught out by health insurance companies imposing much larger rises in the cost of their cover than the av...
Dublin Airport gets a new car park but will it help?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, former QuikPark reopens on Monday serving Dublin airport and also Minister Daragh O’Brien is set to have a meeting on regarding the ongoing i...
A look back on the big weekend of sport!
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
France beat Ireland 42-27 in their Six Nations face-off in the Aviva Stadium, Shamrock Rovers beat St Pats 1-0 in Tallaght Stadium, and Ireland wins ...
This week is Brain Awareness Week
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week is Brain Awareness Week. Over the week, the Neurological Alliance of Ireland aims to promote greater awareness of the brain and brain ...
All the weekend's political news
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Lou McDonald has indicated that she will go before the Dáil and address the arrest of Sinn Fein TD Thomas Gould. We discuss this further along w...
A news round up with our Friday Forum
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Friday Forum looks back on the main new stories of the week. Joining Pat today in studio was Louise O’Reilly Sinn Féin spokesperson on Workers'...