The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
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'...
Paula Doyle advocating for justice reforms for victims of sexual violence
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Saturday marks International Women's Day and hundreds of women will take to the streets of the capital. One of the women speaking at the march is...
John Bolton Former National Security advisor to Donald Trump
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relations between Europe and the United States are potentially at their most strained in living history. With the trump administration increasingly ta...
A look ahead to a big weekend of sport!
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With only two weekends to go before the winner is crowned, pressuring is mounting on the Irish squad as they take on France in the 6 Nations. Things a...
Talks between Section 39 pay and the government take place
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talks between Section 39 pay and the government are to take place today with the threat of industrial action looming once more if an agreement can't b...
Paul Johnston British Ambassador to Ireland
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday Micheal Martin and Keir Starmer finished up a major British Irish summit where the two leaders discussed defense, energy and investment amon...
What does the future of retail look like in Ireland?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Jervis shopping centre now on the market, and retail outlets such as new look exiting the market. We ask what does the future of retail look lik...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Young Europeans now get the majority of their news from social media, what are the consequences of this? Especially concerning is that the youngest gr...
Award winning author Colum McCann
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning author Colum McCann joined Pat on the show to discuss his newly published book ‘Twist’.
Has Long Covid been forgotten?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five years on from the start of the pandemic, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms. We ask has long Covid been forgotte? All to di...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'American Murder - Gabby Petito'
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
American Murder - Gabby Petito. What happened in the final days of Gabby Petito's life? John Fardy reviews this gripping true-crime series.  ...
Massimo Cellino the most eccentric of eccentric Italian football club owner
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Cameron Hill from Off The Ball brings us the story of, Massimo Cellino the most eccentric of eccentric Italian football club owner
UK Prime Ministerand Tánaiste Micheál Martin are to meet today
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent joined Pat this morning for the political roundup of the week. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer...
Revenue sends a warning to social media influencers
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social media influencers in Ireland issued with more than 450 letters by Revenue over gifts. This is the latest attempt in response to growth of earni...
Commuter slot with Conor Faughnan
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Commuter Slot we hear about the New RSA ad, how young Drivers 85% more likely to be involved in road accidents than older drivers an...
The impact the War in Ukraine is having on Children there
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After three years of war in Ukraine the devastation inflicted upon their communities is immense. With the scars of wars not just physically felt...
‘The Open Door’ pop-up restaurant incentive in Cork prison
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over 50 invited guests including 25 prospective employers from the hospitality industry gathered at the prison for a final exam like no other. Six pri...
Garden stories: Brian McCarthy founder of Cork Rooftop Farm
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian McCarthy stood atop a bare concrete roof in Cork city centre and envisioned a transformation. With l...
The lads of Italia 90 are back!
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Italia 90 heroes set for stage show honoring 35 years after iconic World Cup. To chat to Pat about the show and Italia 90 memories was Niall Quinn&nbs...
Political speeches at the Oscars necessary or sheer nonsense?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making controversial political speech at the Oscars. Necessary or sheer Nonsense? Lisa Cannon brings us some examples of the speeches that caused boos...
Tackling illegal dumping and getting recycling right
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Walsh, secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA) joined Pat on the show this morning. Topics up for discussion was how to...
Green Scene: How impressive the memories of fish are!
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Green Scene. Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman is here to explain some watery skills. We he...
What is Urticaria or better know as nettle rash?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Urticaria is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts. Chronic hives are welts that last for more than six weeks and return often over months or years....
Alastair Campbell on what is the crisis for europe and for the western world
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair Campbell writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner joined Pat on the show this morning. Up for discussion T...
Good bye Skype!
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple CEO Tim Cook teased the launch of a new device this week what is expected? Also it was announce that Skype will be no more from May. Newstalk's...
Sarah Corbett Lynch Author of 'A Time For Truth'
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Corbett Lynch, Author of A time for truth and award-winning bereaved children and victims’ rights campaigner joined Pat on the show this morni...
Why more men are removing their body hair
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the UK’s leading beauty clinics who also operations here in Ireland has reported a 33% increase in men booking laser hair removal. Why more m...
42% of farmers have no family member looking to take over the farm
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
42% of farmers have no family member looking to take over the farm. These are the findings from a new survey from the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’...
An update on Pope Francis' health condition
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent of The Crux, joins us to discuss developments in Pope Francis’ condition as he reaches his eighteenth day in t...
The state's ability to police its sky's is limited
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland now has no jet aircraft in the Defence Forces Air Corps. With a handful of PC9 turboprop aircraft the state's ability to police its sky's is l...
Does moving to the sunny shores of Australia live up to its perception?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With droves and droves of Irish people emigrating to the sunny shores of Australia, does the Down Under Dream live up to its perception? Laura Kennedy...
Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine. Confirming the decision a white house official declared that the U.S is “pausing and reviewing”...
Ask The Expert: On hearing
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enda Dooley, Hearing Aid Audiologist joins us this morning for World Hearing Day. Enda joined Pat this morning to promote awareness around maintaining...
How to deal with bullying in the workplace
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teasing, intimidation, exclusion and negative comments. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist tell us how to deal with bullying in the workpl...
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen speaks to Pat in studio ahead of her meeting with Tanaiste Simon Harris future of European security and ...
Irelands first co-housing project for middle agers is unveiled!
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Log Cabin owners hear they may face an extra property tax while Irelands first co-housing project for middle agers is unveiled! We hear the views of o...
Travel with Pól: Marvelous travel destinations that Northern Ireland has to offer
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pól Ó Conghaile joins us to discuss the many marvelous travel destinations that Northern Ireland has to offer. From a road trip along the Causeway C...
Who won big at the Oscars?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anora is the shock winner at last night’s Oscars ceremony. Dee Reddy joined Pat in studio to recap on all the big moments from the 97th Academy Awar...
The fallout from the clash between Zelensky and Trump
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following that shocking meeting between Zelensky and Trump last Friday. The Fallout from the scenes we witnessed in the Oval Office continues. For mor...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Anton today in studio was Catherine Ardagh Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South Centra...
Dennis Okwera Founder of Lumule Foundation
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hear the incredibly story of Dennis Okwera ,from escaping abduction to building schools and hospitals in his hometown. Joining Anton this morning o...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks through pancakes ahead of pancake Tuesday.
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A look ahead to the weekend of sport with Colm Boohig from Off The Ball.
Why some social media stars are making content you hate!
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new wave of social media users has emerged who specialise in making content you hate. So what makes this so popular? We discuss this with psychother...
Only 23 Gardaí were assigned to Roads Policing last year
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only 23 Gardaí were assigned to Roads Policing last year, despite the Commissioner promising to appoint 75. It comes in a year in which 174 people lo...
Nearly one in five TDs are landlords
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dáil's register of members' interests, published shows 32 of the 174 TDs declared rental income in the last year . Joining Anton this mornin...
Why can’t we offer MRIs and ultrasounds in hospital 24/7?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why can’t we offer MRIs and ultrasounds in hospital 24/7? Why is it still an accepted norm to wait hours in A&E? Why do issues with staffing, su...
Gene Hackman's career in movies
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the career of legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman who died today. Dee Reddy looks at his brilliant career in movies.
Locals react to Shannon LNG project
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Questions surrounding the future of our energy supply are being raised again. It comes as the Taoiseach and Ministers have voiced their support for an...
What is sleep for?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people need less sleep? What is sleep for? Sleep and the immune system and what science says about ‘short-sleepers’. All to discuss w...
Plans to set up a public register for those convicted of serious sexual assault
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan announced plans to establish register for those convicted of serious sexual assault or domestic violence. The c...
UK news update with Enda Brady
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump meet in Washington following announcement to increase UK defense spending. Joining us to discuss this and m...
Can Modular Homes be the solution to the housing crisis?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week it was indicated that planning rules around cabins and modular homes would be relaxed. We ask how viable is it to live in a modular home.Spe...
Trump set to impose 25% tariffs on EU
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday Donald Trump announced his intention to impose 25% on imports on goods from the EU. What will this mean for Ireland? To discuss further Jona...
Plans for a multi-million euro outdoor swimming pool in Dublin’s North Inner City
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plans for a multi-million euro outdoor swimming pool in Dublin’s North Inner City are making waves again. However, locals say the money could be bet...
The Sorrow and the Loss: The toll Northern Ireland’s bloody conflict took on women
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sorrow and the Loss – Journalist and Author Martin Dillon presents a vital exploration of the toll Northern Ireland’s bloody conflict took on ...
Inside Hollywood: Best low budget movies
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Lisa Canon takes us through Low Budget and Indie Films made for $1 million and less which won BIG awards and made millions.