The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Fuel prices are failing to fall at the pumps
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fuel prices are failing to fall at the pumps despite crude oil hitting a four year low following Donald Trump’s tariffs. We get more details on this...
How to be sustainable this Easter!
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Linehan brings us tips to have sustainable easter. We hear about sustainable chocolate, the waste that comes with easter. Also just how many eggs w...
Landlord case against journalist thrown out
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Judge throws out Christian Carter's attempts to use anti-stalking laws to gag journalist Amy Molloy. We get the latest on this with Shane Phelan, The ...
Garden Stories: The History of St Stephen’s Green
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the heart of Dublin’s bustling city centre lies St Stephen’s Green, a place of calm amid chaos, a patch of peace in a fast-moving metropolis. K...
Why travel insurance is a vital piece of our holiday luggage!
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how to get the best deal on your travel insurance, the details of what is and isn't covered and in what way and also how best to make a claim,...
Reaction to the findings of the Grace Report
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get reaction to the surprising findings in the Grace Case report from Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnados,
Inside Hollywood: The best dystopian movies
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Black Mirror returning to our screens Dee Reddy takes a look at the best dystopian movies, from Clockwork Orange to Blade Runner and Idiocracy.&n...
Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get an update on the health of Pope Francis and we also hear the story of Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint. Colm Flynn Vatican Correspondent...
The increasing drift of trump towards authoritarianism
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Threatening to deport us residents to El Salvador, arresting people as they attend citizenship interviews, withdrawing funding for public broadcasting...
Green Scene: How monkeys choose babysitters!
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monkeys choose babysitters based on who has more parenting experience. Young female black-and-white snub-nosed monkeys often want to hold other female...
The cost of learning to drive
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learning to drive in Ireland involves several stages, each with associated costs. The bottom line is that the realistic cost is about €1,500 if you ...
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the political unrest domestically and internationally
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past two weeks, Ireland, along with the rest of the European Union, was hit with 20% tariffs by Donald Trump, and then had those same tariffs...
What is a zero-based budget?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Director at Alpha Wealth, joins an upcoming show to discuss the viral saving trend Zero-Based Budgeting and how it stacks up against traditi...
We delve into the fitness trend of Hyrox
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First there was HIIT training, then CrossFit and now there’s Hyrox. Hyrox has quickly become one of the latest fitness trend that is taking the wor...
Meta is announcing plans to train AI at Meta
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meta is announcing plans to train AI at Meta using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram in the EU. Jess Kelly will explain how it...
Majority of workers see hybrid working as essential to wellbeing
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of wellbeing in the workplace has shifted significantly since the pandemic. That’s according to recent survey which found that more t...
Anne Tiernan author of ‘The Good Mistress’
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Juliet, Erica and Maeve are the three separate protagonists of Anne Tiernan’s new novel. But as we learn throughout the book, they are not at all se...
Trump once again has suggested that Ukraine started the war with Russia
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump once again has suggested that Ukraine started the war with Russia despite the opposite being true. The assertion comes just days after a ...
Tuesday's politics roundup with Sean Defoe
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EU trade chief seeks joint effort with U.S. on fair tariff deal. Publication of the final report of an inquiry into the alleged abuse of an intellectu...
Why are we choosing to fly domestically over other options?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to CSO statistics the number of passengers flying from Dublin airport to Kerry airport has increased four-fold in the past number of years. ...
Why scientists are exploring the idea of data centers in space
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The development of artificial intelligence has come fast and has revolution computing. But with the pressure and demand for ai from develop...
Ask The Expert: Pete The Builder
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the spring is here, all those renovations you were waited for summer can start now! So whether its fixing the pavement in your garden or clea...
Rory McIlroy finally claimed Masters glory last night
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a long eleven year wait, Rory McIlroy finally claimed Masters glory last night to complete the career grand slam. Henry McKean spoke to friends ...
Russian military strikes on the city of Sumy in Ukraine
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russian military strikes on the city of Sumy in Ukraine, killing over 30 civilians. Trump warns that China isn’t ‘getting off the hook’ when it ...
Amanda Knox discusses the journey of rebuilding her life
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ten years after being fully acquitted of the murder of her housemate Meredith Kercher. Amanda Knox discusses the journey of rebuilding her life amid i...
John Whyte, Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life on the ground in Gaza this year has been split into two parts that during a ceasefire and that after war resumed once more. After the initial rep...
Rory McIlroy wins the Masters!
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He has done it. he has the green jacket Rory McIlroy is the Master's champion. His win came last night after beating Justin rose in a nail-biting sudd...
How Gen Z socialize and party
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The temporary closure of the nightlife industry during covid may have broken the habit for those in their 20s who were new to the clubbing scene. With...
What is the European Naval Intelligence Sharing Network
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland will today become a member of a European Naval Intelligence Sharing Network known as the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE). It has...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the show this morning was Malcom Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow...
How best can we deal with the condition of IBS
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IBS awareness Month. Irritable bowl syndrome or IBS is a condition that affects around one in five people in this country. but according to a n...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Easter is just around the corner, Gareth Mullins talks us through how to cool a Roast Leg of New Season Lamb, roasted Wexford rooster with pa...
Colm Boohig previews a very busy weekend of sport.
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can league Liverpool edge closer to the title ? Women’s Six Nations. Ireland face of against England. GAA Football Leinster and Ulster Senior ...
Dr Claire Gleeson, GP and author of ‘Show Me Where It Hurts’
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Balancing being a GP, a mum and an author seems like it would be quite the test, but it’s something that debut novelist Claire Gleeson manages every...
Henry McKean reports on 'National Pet Day'
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As part of National Pet Day, Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports why pet insurance is important. He also discovers why one in ten have a social med...
Deportation orders on the rise
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deportation Orders issued by the State increased three fold in the first three months of the year when compared with 2024. However, just 44% of those ...
The importance of fundraising to keep hospices afloat
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Together For Hospice, the national fundraising body for twenty four specialist hospital and palliative care providers, are hoping to raise...
The history of the Oxford and Cambridge rowing competition
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Sunday the rowers of Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head in the Boat Race on the river Thames. For this week’s Quirky Sports, Cameron Hil...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, David Robert Grimes discusses how internal documents and whistleblower revelations show that companies like Facebook had the tools to comba...
Trump administration is attacking science and distracting researchers
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a recent trip Luke had met scientists from the US, the main topic of conversation is how the Trump administration is attacking science. They fear f...
When it comes to height, why does size actually matter?
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What affects your earning potential, your cancer risk and how you look in a dress? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on the bizarre importance of ...
Donald Trump has warned that big pharma is next on the list
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the exclusion of the pharmaceutical industry from Liberation Day tariffs and the introduction of a 90 day, US President Donald Trump has warne...
Make your home interiors and cleaning products more sustainable
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainable interiors, low voc paint, swapping synthetic bedding for natural, non toxic cleaning products, what to do with your empty candle. Jo Line...
The causes and treatments of Rosacea
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on our weekly dermatology slot we are looking at Rosacea or the ‘curse of the Celts’ as it is also known. All to discuss with Consultan...
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...