The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Ask The Expert: Andrew Dunne Physiotherapist
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Dunne, Physiotherapist at the Medical Exercise Clinic Personal Health in Rathmines is our expert today and Andrew joined Pat in studio today to...
Donald trump’s controversial cabinet has been filled
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio provides us with the latest on the United States as Donald trump’s controversial cabinet has be...
Fewer students awarded first-class degrees
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fewer students awarded first-class degrees. Despite the decline, however, there has been a 40% increase in first-class honours since 2015. We discuss ...
New year new car!
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent discusses all things car offers and deals for the new year.
Can social media save our ailing restaurant industry?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is playing an ever bigger role in our work and lives but can it save our ailing restaurant industry? Newstalk's Sarah Madden report...
Sinn Féin Leader, Mary Lou McDonald talks through their manifesto
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Five years on from their historic election result in 2020, Sinn Féin are hoping to do once again what they did in 2020 rebound from a disappointing ...
'Tales of a Patchwork Life A Memoir of the Stories That Keep Me'
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning journalist, artist and author Brighid McLaughlin shares her extraordinary journey of resilience, tragedy, and the stories that shaped he...
Just five days to go until polling day!
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just five days to go until polling day and it’s been a slightly livelier weekend. We have two polls to look at, fallout from an interaction the Taoi...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel talks us through how to make hot honey Chicken with sticky rice.
Israeli Ambassador responds to the International Criminal Court’s warrant for arrests for Netenayhu and Yoav Gallant
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli Ambassador Dana Erlich joined Pat to respond to the International Criminal Court’s warrant for arrests for Netenayhu and Yoav Gall...
Weekend sport preview with Colm Boohig
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colm Boohig joins Pat to preview the weekend of sport including the return of the premier league and rugby internationals.
Sicilian businessman finds horse’s head in the seat of his digger
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a shocking turn of events, a Sicilian businessman has found a horse’s head in the seat of his digger reportedly from the Mafia – mirroring Fran...
Louise Joy Brown: Life as the world’s first test-tube baby
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joy: the birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978 wasn’t just a personal miracle for her parents—it was a groundbreaking moment in medical history, marki...
Parents group criticises closure of schools for general election
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Parents group has criticised the closure of schools for the General Election saying that alternative locations should be considered. Carl O’Brien,...
Five dads, five thousand kilometres, one rowing boat to cross the Atlantic
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Five dads, five thousand kilometres, one rowing boat to cross the Atlantic to remember one daughter Saoirse O’Driscoll. To learn more about their jo...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Say Nothing'
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Fardy gives us his review of ‘Say Nothing’ from Disney Plus in this week’s Boxed.
Cameron Hill on sporting superstitions!
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Swindon Town’s manager, Ian Holloway, has suggested the struggling League Two club’s bad fortune could be because their training ground is haunted...
Josh Crosbie speaks to voters in Limerick!
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's just over a week to go until election day, and despite the weather, candidates are out canvassing the length and breadth of the country. Our r...
Some wintery things to do this weekend!
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some wintery things to do this weekend! Whether you are going solo, on a date or out and about with the family, Éadaoin Fitzmaurice has ideas for thi...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Combating climate change denial and conspiracy, a new UN initiative to combat the growing spread of climate disinformation in the wake of COP29 has j...
Neven Maguire chats about his new cookbook ‘Eat Out at Home'
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neven Maguire has released a new cookbook ‘Eat Out at Home’ containing Neven’s favourite foods from home and abroad. Neven joined Pat toda...
What does the re-election of Trump mean for science ?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does the re-election of Trump mean for science in the US? We also ask what will happen with Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health Secretary and Mehmet Oz...
12,722 children are overdue an assessment of need
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New figures obtained by Newstalk have revealed 12,722 children are overdue an assessment of need. This is an increase of nearly 4,000 since the end of...
A significant escalation in the conflict in the war on Ukraine
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine has reportedly launched UK-supplied storm shadow missiles into Russia's Kursk region for the first time, marking a significant escalation in t...
Prepping your skin for Christmas and winter days!
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter into the winter months, taking care if your skin becomes even harder than normal. However, talking to Pat today about what steps you can t...
Women’s Aid at 50
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows young men moving to the right in attitudes towards women and manhood, while violence and abuse is a ‘fact of life' for too many w...
Winter gardening with Diarmuid Gavin
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diarmuid Gavin brings us some advice on gardening during the cold winter weeks.
Inside Hollywood: Bad acting in good movies!
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Inside Hollywood this week, Lisa Cannon talks bad acting in good movies!
Nicola Tallant on her new podcast 'The Gambler' and interviewing Gerry Hutch
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Tallant Investigations Editor with The Sunday World joins Pat to discuss the launch of her new Goloud podcast, The Gambler which launched yeste...
Green Scene: Biodiversity loss in protected areas
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science at Research Ireland tell us biodiversity loss in protected areas and soil degradation in this week's Green Scene....
Be winter safe on scooters and e-bikes
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This will be the first Winter in which scooters and e-bikes are legal for road use. They have the potential to be more dangerous than bikes. A message...
Ukraine has hit inside Russian territory using US missiles
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ukraine has hit inside Russian territory using US missiles for the first time since President Joe Biden gave permission for their use. Russia has also...
Labour leader Ivana Bacik
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fourteen years after their largest haul of seats and entering Government with Fine Gael. The Labour Party are making their pitch to return to power. T...
Has Twitter/X been replaced by Bluesky
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Killian Ginnity asks if Twitter/X finally been replaced by Bluesky and he shares the most googled slang words?
Just what is a floater friend?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social media has coined a new term for that feeling that you are not central to a group of friends‘ being the floater friend’. Stephaine Regan exp...
Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the general election gets underway, Pat talks with Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies, recent politics updates, and elect...
The 4B Movement explained!
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No marriage, no dating, no birthing and no sex those are the core tenets of the 4B Movement. But just what exactly is this movement that has seen a gr...
Josh Crosbie speaks to voters in Cork!
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Crosbie is continuing his tour of the country meeting with the electorate to find out what they want to see prioritised. Today, he brings u...
Waterford Whispers their story and growth
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The news through a different lens! Pat was joined on the show by Waterford Whispers News founder Colm Williamson on their story and growth.
Why are over 30,000 teachers are protesting today?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Second level teachers are protesting outside their schools at lunchtime today, calling for delays to the new Leaving Cert overhaul. We discuss further...
What should we expect from the G20 Summit?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With all eyes on the General Election, attention may not be focused on the G20 Summit occurring in Brazil yesterday and today. Joining Pat to dis...
Gardaí publish photos of 100 Dublin riots suspects
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the year anniversary of the Dublin Riots nears, Gardaí are taking the unprecedented step to release photos of rioters to the public to identify th...
Leaders debate how did the everyone fare?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first debate of the election campaign featured ten leaders and lasted over two hours. But how did everyone fare? We review the debate with Ireland...
Ask The Expert: Food intolerance
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Food intolerance is often misunderstood and many people can get confused about what foods they should avoid. To explain all Pat was joined by our expe...
Travel with Pól: Best Christmas markets
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is just over five weeks away, and the scents of mulled wine and roast chestnuts are about to take over cities all over Europe. Irish Indepen...
Do general election manifesto ever deliver?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do general election manifesto ever deliver? Our reporter Barry Whyte looks back at Fine Gael and Fianna fail 2020 general election manifestos.
Henry McKean reports on drone flights delivering takeaways in West Dublin
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Residents in West Dublin are concerned by the rise of drone flights over their homes, delivering takeaways to some of the 150,000 people living in the...
Is the ‘free HRT scheme really free?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the ‘Free HRT scheme really free? Pat discusses this with Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist, Health Advocate, and host of ‘A WonderCare Podcast’.
Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After five years in Government, the Green Party are looking for five more. Their leader, Roderic O’Gorman joins us in studio to take us through thei...
It’s International Fraud Awareness Week
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, and we’ve teamed up with Bank of Ireland to help educate and inform how to protect our online profiles an...
President Biden gives permission for Ukraine to use US missiles
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden has given permission for Ukraine to use US missiles to hit inside Russian Territory.EU Jean Monet Chair at the Department of Go...
Josh Crosbie speaks to voters in Kilkenny!
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Report Josh Crosbie is on the road again finding out what voters’ main concerns are across the country. Today Josh spoke to voters in Kilke...
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week!
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week. We look at the state of the parties one-week into the election, the immigration debate, a...
A new health insurer has entered the Irish market
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new health insurer has entered the Irish market and plans to undercut rivals with competitive plans. Level Health launches today and here with all t...
A look ahead to the weekend of sport!
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the Finland game last night, Ireland takes on England on Sunday while the Irish rugby takes on Argentina tonight.Rob Kearney will preview to...
The latest from on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel is continuing its ground offensive and airstrikes in Lebanon. Attacks are also continuing in Gaza. We get the latest from on the ground in Gaza...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins will be here to talk us through coffee cake with coffee cream this week. A lovely cake to bake on a rainy day!
The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll results!
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll puts Fine Gael in the lead at 25 per cent. The poll was conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday this week among a...
Che Guevara's fondness for rugby!
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Los Pumas the visitors to the Aviva Stadium to take on Ireland tomorrow evening, Cameron Hill from Off The Ball has been looking at Che Guevara'...
Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last Sunday, the Nevo EV Show in the RDS featured over 80 vehicles from 32 brands and notable launches included the Renault 5 E-Tech, Ford Capri, Kia ...
Paris prepares for France Israel soccer match and potential protests
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paris is preparing to deploy thousands of police officers tonight ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. The security operation follows vi...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amsterdam violence: there's been a lot of misreporting on the Amsterdam situation. Depending on source, the violence was either resulting from incendi...
How can the next Government revitalize the hospitality sector?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the General Election approaches, interest groups have begun petitioning for candidates’ support for certain policies. One such group is the ...
How does our voting system work?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does our voting system and proportional representation, actually work? Gavan Reilly Political Correspondent Virgin Media News takes us through the...
keeping your retail therapy sustainable
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how to stay environmentally fashionable! Jo Linehan shares tips, advice and info on sustainable clothes shopping
Donald Trump has begun appointing members to his cabinet
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has begun appointing members to his cabinet and White House team. Some you may have heard of before, such as Senator Marco Rubio who has ...
The role of dogs in the family!
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With dogs becoming more and more integrated in the family unit, is calling them our ‘best friend’ suitable anymore? Pat was joined on t...
We hear from voters in Athlone and their concerns
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The general election campaign is well and truly underway. We will be hearing the promises from political parties, and what the electorate w...
The latest on the civil action taken against Conor McGrego
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The civil case taken by Nikita Hand against Conor McGregor will continue today. We get the latest on this with Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Court Corre...
Autumn gardening tips and advice!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get loads of tips and advice on what gardening jobs to do this week with Paul Smyth, Head Gardener of RHSI Bellefield in Shinrone Co Offaly.
Helping others navigating Ireland’s immigration system
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating Ireland’s immigration system can be daunting, especially without guidance in your own language. One man has been a lifeline for newcomers...
Inside Hollywood: When interviews go horribly wrong!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon asks when actor interviews go horribly wrong who is to blame?
What to know about pneumococcal disease
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New research indicates that over ¾ people know little or nothing about pneumococcal disease, and that a majority don't know that its treatable by vac...
Childcare costs what are the parties promising?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most parties are promising a €200 a month cap on childcare costs per child in their election manifestoes. But what difference will this make on the ...
The latest on the Jo Jo Dullard case
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With recent news about the arrest and release of a man in connection to the Jo Jo Dullard case, media attention has once again focused on the Kilkenny...
Green Scene: The magical world of newts
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ruth Freeman, Director, Science for Society, Research Ireland tell us about magical world of newts and discuss biodiversity net gain.All with thank...
Tánaiste Micheál Martin on Fianna Fáil's election manifesto
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fianna Fáil became the first party to launch their election manifesto promising an increase in housebuilding, more gardaí and to reduce primary scho...
Where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a new Defence Minister, Qatar pausing its role as mediator and Trump returning to the White House. We ask where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go ...
The Trump Dynasty: Who's who in the new First Family
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Donald Trump took the podium to claim victory at Mar-a-Lago in the early hours of November 6th, he was surrounded by his extended family, some of...
Smart glasses for Amazon drivers
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Smart glasses for Amazon drivers to keep an eye on deliveries? Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tells us more.
We get the latest from COP29
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference is continuing in Azerbaijan. Leaders reached one agreement yesterday but there is controversy over t...
Our spending habits before the festive season!
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Irish spending habits and the hints that could help us afford the festive season.
The current state of play in constituencies
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the general election gets underway, Pat talks with Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies, recent politics updates, and elect...
The latest on the Jo Jo Dollard murder investigation
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest into the murder investigation into the murder of Jo Jo Dollard. We speak to our Newstalk reporter Stephanie Rohan and also Geraldine...
Can we suck CO2 out of thin air?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NEG8 Carbon, is an innovative Irish company leading the way in direct air capture technology. Based in Waterford, NEG8 Carbon has made significant str...
What is emotional eating?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With nearly 200,000 people in Ireland predicted to suffer with an eating disorder at some point of their lives. We ask what is emotional eating and ho...
The latest from the election campaigns!
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What’s happening in the election world? From manifestos and housing policies to surprise candidacy bids. With plenty of fast-paced stories to get th...
Ask The Expert: On inheritance tax
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Johhny O’Callaghan, Director of Taxplanner.ie was our expert today and he gave tips and advice on all things Inheritance tax.
The good and not so good movie sequels!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gladiator 2 releases in cinemas this week and the reviews have been favourable. But in general, the sequel is never as good as the original. There are...
Women Locked Up – Inside the Dochas
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new documentary series which goes behind the walls of the Dochas Centre, the largest women’s prison in Ireland, begins on Virgin Media One tonight...
We get the latest new from the election campaign trail!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first full week of campaign in the General Election but it has already been a busy first weekend. Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary took ...
How long are you waiting for your driving test?
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study has shown that driving test waiting times can vary massively around the country – anywhere between 11 and 30 weeks. Ralph Riegel...
Donald Trump and the World Leaders!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Donald Trump returning to White House, he will be, once again, communicating with other world leaders. What will it mean for his relationship wit...
We look ahead to COP29
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can we expect? Who will be missing? The annual COP event kicks off today in Azerbaijan. We look ahead to the event with Oisin Coughlan, Director ...
A look back at the big news stories of the week!
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week, the US Presidential Election, and the confirmation of an Irish election date. Joini...
The domestic implications of the US election results
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic implications of the election, what does this mean for the Democrats and what of the Middle East? We speak to Gina Abercrombie Winstanley, for...
Gordan D'arcy previews Ireland v New Zealand in the Aviva stadium
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland will host New Zealand at the Aviva stadium tonight. To preview that and the rest of the weekends’ sport Pat was joined by Colm Boohig from O...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins!
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel will be talking us through Pork sausages, champ mash, onion and mustard Gravy recipe. ...
Remembering musician, poet and writer Kathleen Watkins
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Musician, poet and writer Kathleen Watkins passed away yesterday at the age of 90 surrounded by her family. This morning on the show, her friend Brend...
Osteoporosis campaign called ‘Unbreakable’
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Redden and her mum Linda have teamed up to empower women to check their bone health, in a campaign they are calling, ‘Unbreakable.’ The idea ...