The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Farmers want to form tree-cutting groups to stop storm damage
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers want to form tree-cutting groups to stop storm damage to electricity lines after Éowyn wreaked havoc. Pat discusses this idea further with De...
A look back on the big weekend of sport!
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland continues its winning streak as they defeated Scotland in the 6 Nations over the weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs lost out the Super Bowl again...
USA news updates with Terry Sheridan
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl yesterday, but ensured he himself could take centre stage before even arrivin...
How airline passengers with reduced mobility are cared for
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Retired Lieutenant Colonel and airport safety and security expert Kevin Byrne brings us the the latest from the Washington air accident. We also discu...
AI Action Summit takes place in Paris
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
France has set the bar high for itself as it prepares to gather global leaders on artificial intelligence at the AI Action Summit in Paris. For more ...
Who will represent Ireland at Eurovision? - Henry McKean Reports
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight is Eurosong on the Late Late Show, where six acts will compete to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel Switzerland.Henry...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at the news stories of the week with Hildegarde Naughton TD, Fine Gael, Galway West, Minister of State for Disability, Padraig Mac...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins will be talking about bang bang chicken ciabatta with red cabbage slaw, spiced potato wedg...
A preview of the weekend of sport
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s Rugby team head to Edinburgh this weekend for their Six Nations clash with Scotland this weekend. Colm Boohig looks ahead to that clash, t...
The new Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has quite the volume of work across his desk as a first time cabinet minister. To take us thr...
President Trump sanctions the international criminal court
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, accusing it of ‘baseless’ actions against its ally Israel. Pa...
Calls for stronger regulations over backstreet street beauty clinics
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surge in complications from botched lip-filler treatments strengthens call for regulations. Doctor says women don’t realise level of risk they are t...
What is causing the huge number of 'ghost buses'?
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Commuters across Dublin are facing with the rise of ‘ghost’ buses as a number of buses are not showing up. What is causing the huge number of buse...
Almost two thirds of doctors working in Ireland did not take sick leave for serious mental ill-health
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Almost two thirds of doctors working in Ireland did not take sick leave for serious mental ill-health, with 19% fearing this may have led to missed or...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Paradise'
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Disney+ "Paradise" is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shoc...
The sport of pedestrianism and how it began!
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One question that always seems to crop up among wishful sporting hopefuls is: what would be the easiest sport in which to become an elite athlete. Som...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This morning David Robert Grimes looks at the Lucy Letby case again and misinformation in the Senate Confirmation hearings in this weeks disinformatio...
Is there anything we can do to ward off Alzheimer’s disease?
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We still don’t know what causes Alzheimer’s disease but around 1% of us will develop it and that’s only going to get worse with that number pred...
Will we see foreign languages added to the primary school curriculum?
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Primary school teachers are expected to get training over several years to teach foreign languages over the coming years. We discuss this with Primary...
Dr Clodagh Campbell on her new book 'The Steps'
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Clodagh Campbell, Psychologist, Host of Unspoken podcast and The Wellness Psychologist on Instagram joined Pat on the show this morning. Dr Clodagh...
Turning climate challenges into opportunities
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the climate crisis, while the media continues to downplay the situation and world leaders renege on their commitments, it can be easy...
Sean Defoe reviews the first day back in the Dáil
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday the Dáil return to sit for the first time since Micheál Martin was elected as Taoiseach. Increased number of super junior ministers and th...
USA news updates with Terry Sheridan
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A day after Donald Trump’s remarkable suggestion that the United States would take over the Gaza strip, the White House appeared to walk back the i...
Trump sets his sights on Ukraine’s rare minerals in exchange for aid
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump is setting his sights on Ukraine’s stock of rare earth minerals as a possible exchange for continuing to aid Ukraine in its war against...
New lower speed limits come into force this week
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New lower speed limits come into force this week. Default speed limit on secondary roads will be reduced from 100kmh to 80kmh.On local roads the speed...
Trump says he will take over Gaza
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, President Donald Trump suggested what the New York Times called “one of the most brazen ideas that any American leaders has advanced in y...
The rising cost of third-level education for parents
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how to save money and sort your finances if you are paying a child through college. Director at Private Client's Metis Ireland Paddy Andr...
Gardening: Managing the Powerscourt estate during storms
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Slazenger head gardener at Powerscourt explain how they managing trees and storms in Powerscourt Estate.
Author Joe O'Connor new book 'The Ghosts of Rome'
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fans of Joe O’Connor will be happy to know that the second part of the Escape Line Trilogy, ‘The Ghosts of Rome’ is out now. The story is inspir...
Travel with Pól: The importance of travel insurance
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travel insurance can be essential in a world of delays, extreme weather and lost luggage, but few have the time to read its policies. Pól Ó Conghail...
Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Cannon, Entertainment Presenter and Producer brings us some incredible films about public figures that you need to check out.
Potholes that can fix themselves!
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Commuter Slot, our secondary roads are second best, a UK team may have invented Potholes that fix themselves…also tesla sales tumbl...
Russian billionaire Abramovich could owe the UK £1 billion in taxes.
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russian billionaire Abramovich is exposed for dodging millions in tax with superyachts-for-hire. The investigation carried out by the Bureau of Invest...
The wonder material that is biochar
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman is here to explain the wonder material that is biochar and a look at ext...
President Trump suggests the US could take over Gaza
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Donald Trump suggesting the US could take over Gaza and move its entire population out of the strip, many are asking does the US actually have an...
Sky increasing their broadband prices
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sky is set to increase their broadband prices, what will this mean for customers? Pat discussed this with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly...
US news update with Terry Sheridan
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The last weekend in the United States saw tariffs imposed, paused and threatened; a sign-off on shutting down the US international development agency ...
Why students are protesting across Serbia
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-government protests have been taking place across Serbia in recent months with students at the heart of the protest calling for change. Pat discu...
The storied history of the world's most famous painting
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emmanuel Macron last week announced the move of the Mona Lisa to a new space in the Louvre for the first time in decades. Newstalk's Reporter Simon Ti...
Is there an effective opposition in the US government?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has been steamrolling through with his agenda after just two weeks in office. But where are the Democrats when all of this is happening? ...
Will the new Iraqi marriage law strip away rights for children?
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Iraqi Parliament is passing a law that will permit children as young as nine to marry. There are calls for the law to be abolished, as activists w...
Daniel McConnell brings us the latest news in politics
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the Dáil Technical Groups speaker rights, results for the Seanad after a marathon count and the EU reaction to Trumps tariffs. Editor of t...
The Friday Forum news review
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look back on the big news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central ...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks us through sweet and sour King prawns with steamed jasmine rice dish perfect for a lo...
What will the UNRWA ban mean for humanitarian aid in Gaza?
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new law went into effect yesterday, preventing UNRWA from operating in Israel and Palestinian territories. This move is expected to leave tens of th...
Family express their disgust with sentence of hit-and-run killer
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2023, 21 year old Joe Drennan was killed in a hit and run in Limerick. Yesterday, his killer was sentenced to a concurrent sentence to run alongsid...
How Melania Trump is shaping her image
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Training at the Communications Clinic Lorcan Nyhan unpicks how Melania Trump is shaping her image from first lady to boss lady.
Should there be a mandatory retirement age?
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As life expectancy increases, many are questioning whether Ireland should set a mandatory age for retirement. Should you be forced to retire if you wi...
Pashtana Durrani providing education to girls and boys in Afghanistan
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against Taliban Leaders over the persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan. Speaking t...
Is online pornography driving domestic violence?
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that online pornography is driving violence against women. His comments come after it was reported Gardai rece...
VHI announces price plan increase
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VHI announces an average price increase of 3% across its health insurance plans from 1st March 2025. We speak to Dermot Goode Insurance Expe...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Robert Grimes brings us through what Irish schools can learn from Finland about tackling media literacy early on and shares how fake cancer cure...
Eamon Ryan reflects on his career post politics
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan joined Pat in studio. Up for discussion was promoting roads-based solutions to traffic problems and ...
Sperm cells carry traces of childhood stress study finds
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sperm cells carry traces of childhood stress, epigenetic study finds. Fathers may carry traces of their childhood trauma in their sperm cells, a new s...
The art of the political comeback
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a politician is embroiled in scandal, they often resign or move to the shadows of the media spotlight. But as time passes, can a comeback be made...
Is the State meeting their legal obligations when it comes to domestic violence?
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018 the government introduced new legislation around domestic violence. A year later Ireland ratified the Istanbul Convention a European legal com...
The cuts in US aid already hitting Ukraine
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has paused US Aid programmes around the world. One country this is already having an impact in is Ukraine. With more on this, Pat spoke t...
The psychology of being sustainable
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us feel that being more sustainable will be time-consuming, expensive, or a chore, but what if being more environmentally and socially active ...
How do we address the teacher shortage crisis?
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three-quarters of secondary school's report having no applicants for recent teaching vacancies due to the ongoing retention and recruitment crisis. Th...
US plane and military helicopter mid collision in Washington DC
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An American Airlines flight carrying dozens of passengers has collided with a military helicopter as it approached Washington DC's Ronald Reagan Natio...
Roisin O'Donnell on her new book 'Nesting'
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five years ago, then teacher Roisin O'Donnell was approached by radio one’s ‘spoken stories’ to produce a piece for air. The resulting 3,000 wor...
Belarussian President re-elected amidst no real opposition
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Sunday, Belarussian President Aleksandr Lukashenko won his seventh election in a row claiming 86.62% of the vote in an election that has been desc...
Milan's vertical gardens
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garden Designer Diarmuid Gavin tells us all about Milan's vertical gardens.
Boyzone reunites as 'No Matter What' premieres
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty years on from when they started, Boyzone is back with a series on their road to stardom in the 90s. The documentary explores the rise, challeng...
Palestinians return to unrecognisable North Gaza
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An estimated 376,000 Palestinians return north following the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. We heard from from UNICEF's Jonathan Crickx on t...
Green Scene: The great pacific garbage patch
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman explains the great pacific garbage patch and the wonder material that is...
What to do if you have a minor car accident
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Commuter Slot, Conor Faughnan explains to us what to do if you have a minor accident, and also what can you do if someone damages you...
A challenge to the constitutionality of the Super Junior Ministers
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sinn Féin’s Pa Daly has initiated a High Court challenge to the constitutionality of Super Junior Ministers. Pa Daly joined Pat to explain why he i...
China's AI chatbot DeepSeek
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global tech shares fall as China AI chatbot DeepSeek spooks investors. We get all the details with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
What does a Trump presidency mean for the war in Ukraine?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine is one of the many international issues on Donald Trump’s desk. But just what exactly does the new US President mean for the conflict? Lara ...
Should we be transitioning to a remote-working society?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The incoming government is facing criticism for its decision to review hybrid working for Civil Servants in the new programme for government.What does...
Common food myths which are spread online
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking too many supplements, obsessing over sugar and intermittent fasting. We take a look at the most common food myths with Dietitian Sarah Keogh.
Growing calls for the Dáil to be recalled
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are continuing to decide Junior Minister appointments amidst criticism surrounding the lack of women in cabinet. The...
Interesting findings according to a new CSO survey
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new CSO survey, more than 6 in 10 of 25-year-olds are still living with their parents and 1 in 8 have emigrated. To discuss these...
An inquiry into the Omagh bombings will begin today
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, an inquiry into the Omagh bombings will begin. After 26 years since the deadliest killings in the troubles, families will be able to uncover wh...
Ask The Expert: Mortgages
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Interest Rates are coming down and there’s fresh competition in Ireland’s mortgage market.This means now is a better time than ever for first-time...
The Psychology of Calm
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pat is joined by our resident psychotherapist, Stephanie Regan to dissect our issues this week.Whether we’re calm or panicked, why do certain stress...
Trump’s First Week
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Colombia agrees to accept deportation flights after tariffs threats while more than a dozen inspectors general get the axe as trump continues his whir...
The Motoring News
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent brings us up to date with the latest motoring news.Expect to hear all the latest, inclu...
Chronic Migraine
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Migraine is the most common neurological condition in the world. 1 in 7 people suffer from migraines in Ireland. It is also three times more common fo...
Storm Eowyn Damage
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over 100,000 people are still left without water and schools still without power remain closed following Storm Eowyn.We get an update from Margaret At...
Flight of The Millionaires
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to a recent report by the New World Health, over 10-thousand millionaires left the UK last year- a 157 per cent increase since 2023. That’...
Refuse Sack Ban in Dublin
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mannix Flynn, Independent Councillor for Dublin City Council, sits down with Pat to discuss new rules that have just come into effect that aim to ban ...
Gaza Ceasefire
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has opened checkpoints to allow Palestinians to return to the north of Gaza. It follows a delay that Israel says was caused by Hamas reneging o...
Will we see election of a Taoiseach?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resumption of the Dáil is pushed back again, will we see election of a Taoiseach? All to discuss with Daniel McConnell, Editor Business Post.
Concerns over hare ‘lamping’ and ‘baiting’ of foxes and badgers
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gardai have launched a crackdown on illegal hunting due to rising concerns over hare ‘lamping’ and ‘baiting’ of foxes and badgers. There are f...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Severance'
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Boxed, John Fardy fills us in on scifi dystopian thriller Apple TV series Severance.
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
America leaving the WHO and the consequences for health plus the lies Disinformation, propaganda, and dangerous precedents from Trump’s inauguration...
Stateside news update with Terry Sheridan
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With only a few days back in the White House, Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders and started a feud with a bishop. Meanwhile, in ...
How science is crucial for evidence based decision making
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Science is crucial for evidence-based decision-making. Public trust in scientists can help decision makers act on the basis of the best available evid...
Dr Eva Orsmond on her new book
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Eva Orsmond joined Pat on the show to chat about her new book 'The Belly Fat Solution'. The book contains over 50 recipes which are backed up by sc...
The Dáil descended into chaos yesterday!
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dáil descended into chaos yesterday with four suspensions, the opposition on their feet and no election of Taoiseach. Will there be progress when...
Will Natasha O’Brien receive justice in today’s DPP appeal?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cathal Crotty, a former soldier, received a three-year suspended sentence in June, after pleading guilty to carrying out an unprovoked attack on Natas...
An historic storm set to hit our shores tonight
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An historic storm set to hit our shores tonight what will it mean for your electricity, transport and flights? Pat discuss all with Graeme McQueen, He...
Author Sam Blake on her new book 'The Killing Sense'
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Sam Blake to discuss her new book, ‘The Killing Sense.’ The book follows the life of Kate Wilde, a single mum who wins a fi...
Garden stories with Diarmuid Gavin
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diarmuid Gavin joins us to talk about the creation of the Garden at Garnish Island.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni court battles continues
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's court battles continues to grace the headlines as last Thursday, Baldoni sued lively and her husban...
Joe Biden’s biographer on his legacy in the White House
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Joe Biden now officially a former tenant of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, his biographer Chris Whipple looks back on his time in office.
Inside Hollywood: Which Film Stars comes from Hollywood royalty?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which Film Stars comes from Hollywood royalty? Also what’s the difference between nepo-baby and dynasty? Podcaster and Cultural commentator Dee...
What impact could the rise of the far right have in Europe?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The continuing rise of the far right in Europe over the next number of weeks will be trained on both Austria and Germany. Austria’s far-right freedo...