The Pat Kenny Show

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...

Green Scene: How tomatoes set booby traps for pests

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman explains Hydroclimate whiplash and Hairy legs and hairy stems how Spiders use their hairy legs to smell. Also ho...

What to expect from the Government on transport

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s Commuter Slot, Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan tells us what we can expect from the new Government on Transport.

Micheál Martin returns to the Taoiseach’s office

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 34th Dáil resumes today where Micheál Martin will be elected Taoiseach following the formation of a coalition Government between Fianna Fáil, F...

How other social platforms have reacted to the TikTok uncertainty

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the future of TikTok remaining uncertain in the US, how are other social media platforms reacting? Our Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us th...

The wedding gift dilemma, do you have to give cash?

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The wedding gift dilemma, do you have to give cash? How much is the going rate? If you get an invite and don’t attend, do you still give a present? ...

Will the Gaza ceasefire deal last?

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are three days into the Gaza ceasefire, but there is still uncertainty at what lies ahead. A search is currently underway to find ten thousand Pale...

Prince Harry is preparing for battle against Rupert Murdoch’s media empire!

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prince Harry is preparing for battle against Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in the long awaited High Court trial. The Duke of Sussex is suing News Gr...

Ask The Expert: On divorce

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's divorce rate is relatively low when compared to its European Counterparts. However, you still have to live with your partner for two years b...

‘Things your Future Self Will Thank You For’ by Mark Rowe

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you struggling to achieve your New Years Resolutions? Well, Dr. Mark Rowe’s new practical book called ‘Things your Future Self Will Thank You ...

President Trump to pull United States out of the Paris Agreement

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump has signed actions on the first day of his second term to pull the United States out of the Paris Agreement. This is the intern...

What can we expect from the Trump presidency?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Donald Trump will have become just the second US President to serve non-consecutive terms when he is sworn in as the forty seventh president of...

The sensitivities of sharing too much

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Posting pictures, saying too much! The sensitivities of sharing too much with Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan. 

Travel tips and destinations with Pól Ó Conghaile

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to get best deals in summer, why September is good for over 55s, and November good for 5-star deals in Ireland. Pól Ó Conghaile bring us some gr...

The congestion issue affecting Mountjoy prison

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The governor of Mountjoy prison says he is grappling with an “overcrowding crisis.” We find out how the congestion issue is affecting Mountjoy, bu...

Israeli Ambassador to Ireland on day two of ceasefire

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After 470 days of fighting, Israel and Hamas enter its second day of a ceasefire. Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich discusses what will happen...