The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Election shocks across Europe
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat spoke to John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at Maynooth University, about the shockwaves throughout France following ...
Elections Showdown: Latest Results
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined by Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent, and Terry Prone, Chair of the Communications Clinic, to discuss the neck and neck ra...
Colm Tóibín' on his highly anticipated sequel, Long Island
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brooklyn is Colm Tóibín's acclaimed 2009 novel that won the Costa Novel Award and inspired the Oscar-nominated movie starring Saoirse Ronan. Now, af...
Boeing pay $160M to Alaska Airlines
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Boeing pay $160M to Alaska Airlines other airlines are thinking about seeking compensation because of delayed deliveries of all Boeing models....
A pit bull terrier has been shot and killed by armed gardaí in Cork
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A pitbull terrier has been shot and killed by armed gardai after becoming aggressive in an incident where a couple were badly injured yesterday evenin...
We get all the latest news from the USA
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NYPD prepare to revoke Donald trump’s license to carry a gun and Hunter Bidens trial continues. We get all the latest from the US Terry Sheridan...
Friday Food with Catherine Fulvio
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Fulvio Owner of Ballyknocken House and Cookery School brings us a delicious strawberry and raspberry tart recipe.
More travel chaos for travellers
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another air traffic control strike in France, Love Holidays cancel holidays, Dublin Airport car park full and threatened Aer Lingus pilot strike. We g...
The Road Safety Authority is seeking an increase in the fees for a range of services
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is seeking an increase in the fees charged to motorists for the National Car Test (NCT), the driving test and a range ...
John Duggan previews the weekend of sport
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the French Open final this weekend and John Duggan joined Pat to preview the weekend of sport.
Zoom users in the not-too-distant future could send AI avatars to attend meetings in their absence
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zoom users in the not-too-distant future could send AI avatars to attend meetings in their absence, the company’s Chief Executive has suggested, del...
Has sperm quality decreased overtime?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has there been a decline in sperm quality and what can be done to aid male fertility? Pat discusses this with Professor Allan Pacey Professor of ...
Paul Kearns a journalist living in Tel Aviv
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I can’t see or deal with the pain of the other side right now” is a common phrase one Irish man living in Israel hears all the time. Paul Kearn...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Eric'
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Eric' which is showing on Netflix.
All the UK news with Enda Brady
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get all the recent UK news and politics with Enda Brady TV Presenter for TRT World News.
The origins of cricket
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland Cricket, with the Men's T20 World Cup underway in the US this week. Cameron Hill, Digital Producer Off the Ball tells us the origins of ...
Ideas to get you out and about this weekend
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get some great Ideas to get you out and about this weekend with Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator.
Prof Luke O'Neill on new advances in brain research
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke O'Neill joins Pat to discuss three different stories this week focusing on advances in brain research, including an AI map of the brain and what ...
An election roundup
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent and Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor for the Irish Examiner sharetheir analysis o...
‘Why you can't go’ ?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic constipation can take over your life and leave you feeling bloated, sluggish and frustrated, especially when standard solutions like more fibr...
New legislation targets 'go-away money' in property developments
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New legislation targets 'go-away money' in property development, but what does it mean for Ireland's planning process? To discuss further Pat spoke to...
Tánaiste Mícheál Martin joined Pat this morning on the show
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat is joined by Tánaiste Mícheál Martin to cover a range of topics including immigration, Gaza, election expectations and the future of a coalitio...
Gardening Paraic Horkan one last time
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our gardening expert for the last six years has bid us farewell from the show. Paraic Horkan has joined Pat for one last time with his gardening tips ...
Young drivers subjected to a postcode penalty
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drivers are subjected to a postcode penalty with young motorists in affluent Dublin suburbs paying less for insurance than more experienced motorists ...
Mary Lou McDonald in studio this morning
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the highly anticipated elections draw near this Friday, it's a critical week for politicians. Mary Lou McDonald Leader of Sinn Fein &...
Supermac's win against McDonald's
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irish fast food company Supermac's wins against global burger giant McDonald's over the use of the Big Mac trademark when it comes to its use in poult...
What will the US Supreme Court decide when it comes to the Sackler family
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What will the US Supreme Court decide when it comes to the Sackler family and the opioid crisis they helped fuel? We discussed with David Taylor...
A new play 'Motherhood' by Michelle McMullan
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some women are born to be mothers, some achieve motherhood, and some have motherhood thrust upon ‘em. That is the tagline to new 3 part play Motherh...
Inside Hollywood: Movie stunt men and women
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The stunt men and women that stand in for the stars, we look at the best movie stunts in Hollywood with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator.
Surprising places germs could be hiding in our homes
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat this morning on the show, Dr Primrose Freestone Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology, University Leicester about ...
How whales do so much to combat climate change
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How whales do so much to combat climate change, and we hear about the world’s largest genome. All this to discuss in this weeks Green Scene with Dr...
The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The European Central Bank is expected to cut interest rates at its meeting on 6th June. Economist Jim Power looks at what this will mean.
New technology that can help soothe insect bites, bee or wasp stings
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New technology that can help soothe insect bites, bee or wasp stings. The app is called heat it, and it’s another way of looking at ways to treat bu...
The secrets of shopping high end second hand
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The luxury resale market is booming - with brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel topping the most sought after charts.But why do consumers...
Why Focus Ireland is asking you to climb a mountain
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the move for Focus Ireland is taking place from Friday 14th – Sunday 16th June 2024. Participants can set up their own hike but there are also th...
Just what is liar's dividend?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an information ecosystem where anything can be generated by AI, it’s easy for politicians or public figures to claim that something real is fake....
Stories on the frontline of crime scene investigations
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new detective memoir, written by John Sweetman former Garda at the Technical Bureau, details the stories on the frontline of crime scene investigati...
Calls for speeding and phone use points to double
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The RSA are calling for the penalty points to double for speeding and phone use offensives. We hear from Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor, Sunday Ind...
Best to help your child help themself
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From getting the bus alone or doing household chores we find out how best to help your child help themself. We speak to Mary O'Kane Lecturer in Psycho...
A surge in theft and criminal damage incidents around the country
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A surge in theft and criminal damage offences last year pushed up crime rates in 76 garda stations to their highest level in a decade. Joining Anton t...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this week on the forum was Brid Smith, TD people before profit in the Dublin...
The potential political fallout from Trump's verdict
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack the potential political fallout from Trump's verdict with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.
Justice Minister unveils plans on police body cams
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justice Minister Helen McEntee unveils plans on police body cams and she discussed this and more with Anton this morning on the show.
“Father's Day” is the gripping new revenge thriller by Richard Madeley
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Father's Day” is the gripping new revenge thriller from the Sunday times bestselling author, Richard Madeley who joined Anton on the show this mo...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins will be here to talk us through a bank holiday brunch with American pancakes, Wexford strawberries, bacon and maple syrup. Prefect for ...
Vending machines selling cigarettes will be banned to reduce underage smoking
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vending machines selling cigarettes will be banned to reduce underage smoking but will move have any impact on tackling the problem? We asked Simon Cl...
A look ahead to the busy weekend of sport
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Champions League final this weekend. Kathleen McNamee looks ahead to the weekend of sport.
Ticketmaster has been the subject of a cyber-attack
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ticketmaster has been the subject of a cyber-attack but how will it affect the more than half a billion customers whose data has been stolen? We get t...
Brian Mooney gives exam sitting advice and guidance
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As anticipation builds for many students across the country ahead of next week's state examinations. We discuss some common queries student and paren...
Trump found guilty on 34 counts in his hush money trial
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump found guilty on 34 counts in his hush money trial while Biden continues to be put under pressure on his Israel policies. Columnist and Law lectu...
Arthur Johnson, the Irishman who was both a forward and goalkeeper for Read Madrid
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Real Madrid playing in the Champions League final this weekend, Cameron Hill takes a look at who had a huge role in the amateur beginnings of the...
Some fun suggestions for what to get up to this weekend
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether solo, in a couple or out with the kids we hear some fun things to do out and about this weekend with Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator.
Investigative journalist Paul Connolly on hosting ‘Inside Ireland's Rising Right’ podcast
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Connolly is an investigative journalist, and he’s the host of an exclusive Newstalk podcast ‘Inside Ireland's Rising Right’. Paul joined Pa...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take look at the disinformation around raw milk with David Robert Grimes author and disinformation expert.
From surviving to thriving: Georgie Crawford, health coach and creator of 'The Good Glow
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From surviving to thriving: Georgie Crawford, health coach and creator of 'The Good Glow,' returns to share updates on her journey, book, and the hear...
Is there a stigma attached to taking the bus over your car?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are people avoiding public transport due to systemic problems with the system or is there a stigma attached to taking the bus over your car? Rece...
How can the persistent inequality in pensions be addressed
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women in Ireland need to work eight years longer than men to achieve the same pension pot at retirement, according to startling new research by Irish ...
Festivals are going green this summer
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Festivals are going green this summer, from plastic free gigs to carbon neutral stages. Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustain...
What is the staff plan for the National Children's Hospital?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the National Children's hospital faces further delays our reporter Josh Crosbie asks what the staffing plan is or does one even exist?
A clearance operation began to remove around 100 tents along the Grand Canal
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A clearance operation began this morning to remove around 100 tents being used to house asylum seekers along Dublin's grand canal. We discussing the l...
Accessible cooking workshops for schools which teaches valuable skills that extend beyond the kitchen
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A chef and mother of two offers accessible cooking workshops for schools, where she teaches children valuable skills that extend beyond the kitchen. T...
Gardening with Paraic: A look ahead to Bloom 2024
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan joined Pat in studio this morning to answer listeners gardening questions and also gives us a taster of what to look forward to seeing a...
Our own Sean Defoe on his testicular cancer diagnosis
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surgery, chemo ,scans and the stress of testicular cancer. We hear the very personal cancer journey of our own Sean Defoe.
Irish Data Protection Commission has published it’s annual report
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish Data Protection Commission has this morning published it’s annual report, a hundred and forty eight pages long, and details some of the hi...
Inside Hollywood: The King of horror - Stephen King
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On 'Inside Hollywood' this week, Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator looks a work of the King Of Horror Stephen King.
Travel with Pól Ó Conghaile
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hotels are one thing. But there’s a whole world of alternative stays out there, from treehouses to former prisons, a ring fort and even Barbie’s D...
The impact biodiversity loss might have on our health
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the Green Scene this week, we hear about new research on how companies might be pulling the wool over our eyes with greenwashing. Also studies whic...
François Hollande's love affair scooter auctioned off
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The scooter at the center of a love affair scandal between then French president François Hollande and actress Julie Gayet was sold at a French Chate...
Being a humanitarian in Palestine
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ActionAid Palestine works with partners on the ground delivering humanitarian support. It also has its own team in Gaza who have been hugely affected ...
A googlepocalypse is sweeping the United States
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Googlepocalypse is sweeping the United States and its devastating effects are on their way to Ireland. Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly ...
The best ways to keep your kids occupied this summer
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With summer holidays just around the corner find out the best ways to keep your kids occupied. Got get some advice Pat spoke to Aoife Lee, Paren...
What does an MEP do day to day?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does an MEP do day to day? Frances Fitzgerald has been a Member of the European Parliament from Ireland for the Dublin constituency since July 20...
How to fight the surge in seasonal allergies
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmacist and Founder of the Health Podcast at Wondercare.ie Sheena Mitchell unpacks the surge in seasonal allergies and how to fight back.
Advice on making the switch to an electric vehicle
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle but not sure what criteria you should be looking for? To explain all Pat spoke to Derek ...
Are we witnessing the end of the ash tree in Ireland?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ash dieback was first detected in the Republic of Ireland in October 2012 on plants imported from continental Europe. The disease is now prevalent thr...
EU is considering sanctions against Israel
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said the EU is considering sanctions against Israel if it refuses to comply with rulings from the International Cou...
Ireland to miss emissions targets
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the EPA even if all the actions listed in the Governments latest climate action plan were fully implemented it would still not be en...
Ireland’s recogition of the Palestine state will be formally enacted today
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the enactment of recognition of the state of Palestine today, we find out what this means in the European contact and what the impact will be? Jo...
Ask The Expert: Andrew Dunne, Chartered Physiotherapist
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From solutions to help you exercise if you have a health condition that hinders your mobility, to tips on fitting exercise into a hectic lifestyle. Ou...
Bestselling author Michelle McDonagh on her new book
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Michelle McDonagh joined Pat on the show to chat about her new book 'Somebody Knows'.
How has social media changed the campaign trail?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Hilary Clintons 2016’s “Pokémon Go” to the polls, to Joe Bidens search for a “seasoned meme lord” how has social media changed the cam...
Rishi Sunak's plan to reintroduce the national service scheme
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Young royals including prince George would not be exempt from Rishi Sunak's plan to reintroduce the national service scheme. We will get all the lates...
How to protest your relationship when stress knocks
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined us this morning to discuss how we individually manage our stress that impacts our relationship.
What is the pandemic accord and what does it hope to achieve
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Global health leaders will gather in Geneva on 27 May at the annual World Health Assembly, where a new agreement for countries to work together to pre...
Cliffs of Moher carbon Fee for visitors
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cliffs of Moher visitors have been shocked by a charge to ‘offset their carbon footprint’ even if they arrive by public transport. We ask should ...
Further attacks from Hamas on Israel
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Further attacks from Hamas on Israel and the US reviving hostage talks. We get the latest on the Israel Gaza crisis with Fawaz Gerges  ...
A look back on the weekend of sport
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A third loss in a Champions Cup final for Leinster, victory for Manchester United in the FA Cup final and Galway left licking their wounds after their...
Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Ireland's second time Dads
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The scene is the same in almost any town you go to children playing in a park or playground, while parents keep watch nearby. But if you look closer, ...
Is a tougher stance on immigration needed?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is a soft touch on migrants and 74% want a tougher approach on refugees according to Daily Mail survey. Pat discussed these findings with Cra...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our Friday forum this week, after a historic week we will be discussing the latest developments on Palestine, the UK snap general election and a pr...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins will be talking us through roast salmon fillet with new potatoes, asparagus, peas and mint recipe prefect to try this weekend.
Is Ireland’s local government system the weakest in Europe?
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we get ready to go to the polls we’ll be asking is Ireland’s local government system the weakest in Europe? We discuss this with Dr. Theresa Re...
Why students in the US continue to protest?
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Student protests have raged across campuses across the globe, we speak to one of the protestors from the University of Chicago protests about why they...
An increase in obesity in pregnant women study finds
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An increase in obesity in pregnant women. We speak to Donal O’Shea HSE lead for Obesity about a study which says it’s increased drastically since ...
Tensions are rising over Ireland recognition of the State of Palestine
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tensions are rising over Ireland recognition of the State of Palestine. We get the latest from Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst at the Clin...
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The FA Cup Final, Champions Cup and Hurling Championships all ahead this weekend. John Duggan looks ahead to the weekend of sport.
Six years sailing around the world
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Ashe Leonard has spent nearly six years travelling around the world with her partner. The pair have visited everywhere from The Galapagos Islands...
Overcrowded Fermoy school is forced to teach pupils in hall and staff room
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers in Fermoy’s overcrowded Educate Together school are being forced to teach their students in hallways and the staffroom. Joining Pat this mo...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'A Man In Full'
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Fardy takes a look at A Man in Full on Netflix for this week’s Boxed.
Accelerate Green and other projects at Bord na Móna
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Accelerate Green programme started in March 2022, when eight Irish companies were selected for the programme. Bord na Móna also launched a six-we...