The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Local Tullamore candidates all in search of a vote
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Local and European elections looming we hear from some local Councillors and a first-time candidate, all in search of a vote. Our panel with ...
Revolut's move into savings will pile pressure on banks
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Revolut's new instant access savings account is expected to undercut custom from mainstream lenders. We get the details from Personal Financial Editor...
Ideas to get you out and about this weekend
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have some Ideas to get you out and about this weekend from Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator.
We take a deep dive into French rugby
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the Champions Cup final this weekend, Cameron Hill takes a deep dive into French rugby.
How you can travel more sustainably!
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the hotel sector globally accounts for around 1 per cent of total carbon emissions and 12 per cent ...
Bord Na Mona Accelerate Green conference 2024
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eight green innovation companies will participate in the Bord Na Mona Accelerate Green conference 2024, which will see government, industry and invest...
Rishi Sunak has called a UK election for the 4th of July
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rishi Sunak has called a UK election for the 4th of July. We speak to George Parker Political Editor of the Financial Times about how the parties will...
Papua New Guineans have versions of genes that give them a strong immune system
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Papua New Guineans, have versions of genes that give them a strong immune system and also for survival at high altitudes that they got from Denisovans...
The Israeli Ambassador joins us live in studio
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Erlich, Israeli Ambassador to Ireland joined Pat live in studio to respond to the Government announcement that Ireland will recognise the state o...
Commuter slot with Conor Faughnan
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pedestrians are twice as likely to be hit by EVs, we hear this and more in our commuter slot with Conor Faughnan CEO at Royal Irish Automobile Club an...
Inside Hollywood: Best business movies
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Inside Hollywood Dee Reddy takes us through the best business films following the release of The Apprentice at Cannes
One resident living nightmare next door to squatters
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine buying your first home and within months the property next door is broken into by squatters, who won’t leave. Our reporter, Josh Crosbi...
Green Scene: Climate change impacting on detection of submarines
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, we hear how climate change impacting on detection of submarines and how we want to be more sustaina...
Ransom 79 a new documentary about the last story that Charlie Bird worked on
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ransom 79 is a new documentary about the last story that Charlie Bird worked on, will be released in cinemas across the country this Friday. Charlie'...
Tanaiste Michael Martin on the announcement that Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach Simon Harris announced this morning that Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine. Pat was joined on the show by Tanaiste Mich...
More on the emergency plane landing in Bangkok due to severe turbulence
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Singapore airlines has confirmed there were four Irish passengers on board its flight from London which was forced to make an emergency landing in Ban...
Where to go this summer and when to book
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New routes vs the old classics, our panel of travel experts will breakdown where to go this summer and when to book .
A modern take on the old classic, the Nokia 3210!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jess Kelly reviews two phones, the Google Pixel 8a and a modern take on the old classic, the Nokia 3210!With thanks to Viatel Technology Gro...
Tír na nÓg features two brand new rollercoasters to Emerald Park
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tír na nÓg at Emerald Park features two brand new rollercoasters to Emerald Park ‘na Fianna Force’ and ‘The Quest’. Henry McKean...
Best-selling author David Nicholls on his new book
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author David Nicholls talks to Pat in studio about his latest novel, "You Are Here".
Gardai to roll out a new HGV supercab
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow the rules of the road because the gardai are looking down on you from their new truck-like supercab. We discuss this with Michael Healy Rae &n...
Singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Singer and songwriter Rosanne Cash will be coming to Dublin this June. She spoke to Pat about the upcoming concert.
Israel and Hamas have both angrily rejected moves to arrest their leaders
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel and Hamas have both angrily rejected moves to arrest their leaders by the international criminal court following heavy fighting in Gaza. Profes...
Ask The Expert: All you need to know about making your will
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got a will in place, so your loved ones know your wishes if the worst were to happen? Pat was joined on the show by John Costello, consultant...
Charged: The EV Norwegian range test
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our EV series continues with the results from a Norwegian range test conducted in Summer and Winter. We get all detail details from Geraldine Herbert ...
3D construction technology
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the Irish owned company that is delivering the 3D construction technology to enable the housing project. Speaking to Pat this morning wa...
More people are opting for so called “quiet” weddings but what are they?
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An average Irish wedding costs €26,000. In today's cost of living crisis more people are opting for so called “quiet” weddings but what are they...
Alastair Campbell on Labour party’s relationship with Israel and Trump
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair Campbell Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner. Does podcast The Rest is Politics with ex Tory minister Rory...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this week on the show was Jack Horgan Jones, Political correspondent w...
Concerns about the lack of pre-hospital emergency care in Ireland
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A consultant in emergency medicine has raised concerns about the lack of pre-hospital emergency care in Ireland. Speaking to Pat this morning on the s...
Dublin – Monaghan bombings victim families still waiting for answers
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fifty years ago today, 34 people including an unborn baby died after three no-warning car bombs were detonated in Dublin city centre, followed by a fo...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, Gareth Mullins will be serving up some Jerk Chicken wings and ranch mayo and Potato Salad.
Is there a solution to the global migration crisis?
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Displaced refugees, global migration. Is there a solution? Gillian Tiggs Former United Nations Assistant Secretary General and Assistant High Commissi...
Josh Crosbie reports on selling EV cars used and new
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All this week we have been examining electric vehicles in the EV series 'Charged'. Today we are looking at sales and more importantly used EV sales an...
Ireland’s immigration crunch
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s immigration crunch and the plan to turn a ‘super prison’ into a migrant camp. We discuss with Pat Leahy Political Editor with The Iris...
Ideas to get you out and about this weekend
16 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 Eodain Fitzmaurice Content Creator.
The sport of Gloucester cheese-rolling
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the sport of Gloucester cheese-rolling with Cameron Hill from Off The Ball.
Norwegian science with Luke O'Neill
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College joined us live from Norway to chat about fjords, how the ...
Debunking misinformation
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Lucy Letby case, many experts were deeply concerned with her conviction. On Monday the New Yorker ran a 13,000 word piece on the case, highlightin...
Fly on the wall or fly on the run? France's escaped drug boss
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fly on the wall or fly on the run? We have the latest on France’s escaped drug boss with John Lichfield Veteran Correspondent based in France.
Dalkey Book Festival will feature a new AI series
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dalkey book festival, running from the 13th-16th of June, is launching a new ai series. A host of international speakers will discuss how people w...
New rules of the road for electric scooters
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the RSA safety campaign and the new rules of the road for electric scooters with Sarah O’Connor Director of Partnerships &...
Where you can donate old pet items
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get some sustainable pet tips with Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine. We ...
Slovak PM Robert Fico gunned down
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slovakian minister fears country is “on the verge of civil war” after attempted assassination on Robert Fico. We get the latest from Rosie Birchar...
Enforced deportations by the state has risen in 2024
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charter flights deporting people are on the way. We get the latest on this with Harry McGee Political Correspondent, Irish Times .
Gardening with Paraic Horkan
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic is with Pat in studio this morning with loads of gardening tips and advice for good weather gardening.
What are Europe’s cheapest and most expensive cities to holiday in?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are Europe’s cheapest and most expensive cities to holiday in? A new survey has some surprising results. Here to talk about the cost of travel ...
The best movies that have come out of the Cannes Film Festival
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Inside Hollywood this week. Dee Reddy takes us through the best movies that have come out of the Cannes Film Festival.
Where are we with regard to our EV charging infrastructure?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The future is EV! But where are we with regard to the EV charging infrastructure? Pat discussed this with with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant and...
Large number of parents put no limits on their children's smartphone
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two thirds of secondary school students have said their parents put no limits on their smartphone use according to new research, Pat discuss this more...
Flies the unsung heroes of pollination
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How traffic noise may be impacting baby birds, and flies; the unsung heroes of pollination. All up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' wi...
The Kinahan cartel have been selling up in Dubai
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Kinahan crime family has been disposing of assets in a sign of increasing pressure from Irish, US and UAE authorities. We have the findings from a...
Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce after seven years of marriage
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce from Erica Stoll after seven years of marriage ahead of PGA championship. We get the details fromMark Tighe, Senior...
Could Ireland be conquered in a matter of hours if we were invaded?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could Ireland be conquered in a matter of hours if we were invaded? We discuss this with Cathal Berry, Independent TD for the Kildare South Constituen...
Are you growing too attached to your phone?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when you’re growing too attached to your mobile phone? Newstalk’s Jessica Woodlock has been looking into it.
This July marks 60 years since the release of The Beatles debut feature film, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This July marks 60 years since the release of The Beatles debut feature film, ‘A Hard Day’s Night’. The film released just 20 months after thei...
How did a 1,600 year old Ogham stone end up in a teachers garden in Coventry?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did a 1,600 year old Ogham stone end up in a teachers garden in Coventry? We find out how with Teresa Gilmore an Archaeologist and finds liaison ...
70% of employers have employees leave in first year
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
70% of employers have employees leave in first year new research has found. We get more details on the findings with Maureen Lynch, Managing Dire...
Are car park decks at risk of being overloaded by electric vehicles?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue this week’s EV series ‘Charged’ as we discuss EV safety, infrastructure and future. With safety concerns always on the forefron...
CAO change of mind facility
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three weeks out from the leaving cert are students still able to change their minds? Brian Mooney, Guidance Counselor & Irish Times Education Corr...
Zoo Live is back!
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Daly and Maia Dunphy will go behind the scenes with zookeepers to look at some of the most interesting and unexpected aspects of zookeepers work ...
New red light camera systems are on the way
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New digital driving licences and limited red light camera systems on the way while Irish garages have been selling devices to silence unworn seatbelt ...
Henry reports from the Autism friendly junior park run in Lusk
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Autism Friendly Towns joined forces with Lusk Sports Hub Junior Park Run and organised a Autism friendly event. Henry McKean went along to find o...
Migrant vulnerability checks have been quietly dropped
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The growing pressure on the asylum system has meant migrant vulnerability checks have been quietly dropped. We get the details from Craig Hughes, Poli...
Ask The Expert: Arthur Cummings, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur Cummings, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Wellington Eye Clinic is our expert this morning on the show.
The call for Government to back near term development of floating offshore wind farms
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Government is making a fundamental policy error in not backing near term development of floating offshore wind farms? We discuss with Barry O'...
Book: Wild Swimming Ireland
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss a new book that breaks down Irelands most beautiful outdoor swimming spots for people of all swimming abilities. Pat spoke to its authors M...
Is it time for a springtime relationship reset?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The sun was shining all weekend so is it time for a springtime relationship reset? Stephanie Regan joined Pat to discuss.
Is the Lithium battery in EV cars a new kind of fire challenge?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a new series on the show 'Charged' we look at all aspects of EV car, bike and scooters in our society today. In the first part today we ask is the ...
Henry McKean on all the drama from Eurovision 2024
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We cross over to Sweden where reporter Henry McKean will fill us in on all the drama from Eurovision 2024.
An Taoiseach Simon Harris in studio this morning
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Pat in studio to talk about immigration issues, the Eurovision, selling cigarettes banned for under 21s, and new gran...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Jennifer Bray Political Correspondent, The Irish Times,&n...
May 6th to 10th marks asthma awareness week in Ireland
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
May 6th to 10th marks asthma awareness week in Ireland which aims to spread awareness of the respiratory condition and its preventative measures. ...
Widespread protests in Malmo
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Widespread protests ahead of the Israeli performance in Malmo. Pat spoke to Henry who is in Malmo and also by Eurovision expert Matthew Joyce.
Hero delivery driver Caio Benicio on his election bid
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hero delivery driver Caio Benicio is set to run in the upcoming elections for Fianna Fail. Caio joined Pat in studio this morning.
Sunny skies are expected this weekend
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunny skies are expected this weekend, with the highest temperatures set to range from 15 to 22 degrees before turning more unsettled from Sunday onwa...
Friday food with Neven Mcguire
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neven Maguire talks us through sticky beef skewers with mustard mayonnaise and tomato salad A perfect dish for the weekend ahead.
A preview of the weekend of sport
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nearing the finish line in the Premier League and a feast in the GAA. Kathleen McNamee joined Pat to look ahead to the weekend of sport.
What has the EU response to Rafah been?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What has the EU response to Rafah been? And has there been progress in Europe on recognizing Palestine as a state. Pat discusses this with Shona Murra...
Clear evidence of the benefits AI is bringing in weather forecasting
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clear evidence of the benefits AI is bringing in weather forecasting, chemistry and the first randomised control trial that it saves lives. All to dis...
David Wilmot and Chris Walley who star in Bodkin on Netflix
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A motley crew of podcasters descend on the town of Bodkin in an attempt to solve the mystery of three missing people but as they start to dig into the...
Migrants chased off as tents Reappear at the Grand Canal
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just hours after a major operation to remove tents of asylum seekers along the Grand Canal, tents reappeared in the area and there have been reports o...
Some great suggestions of what to get up to this weekend
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator brings us some great suggestions of what to get up to this weekend coming.
Shane Hannon on the very best 'sporting curses'
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyren Wilson became the 2024 World Snooker Champion at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Monday evening, and he’ll be hoping to avoid becoming th...
A warning from President Biden
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden yesterday warned he would stop supplying weapons if Israel attacks Rafah in Southern Gaza. We get the latest from Duncan B...
Trump and Stormy in court
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump and Stormy in court, temper tantrums in the House and worms ate part of Robert Kennedys brain. We find out what’s going on in the US with Terr...
May is skin cancer awareness month
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
May is skin cancer awareness month, We hear the signs and symptoms you should look out for in this prevalent illness with Professor Niki Ra...
Murder at Lordship: A new book looks at the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohue in January 2013
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Murder at Lordship; A new book looks at the murder of detective garda Adrian Donohue in January 2013. Pat is joined by the authors to discuss the case...
What is preventing individual climate action?
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can we do individually to affect climate change? And are we doing enough? We speak to Sue Murphy, Newstalk’s Own and also Oisin Coughlan, Direc...
Would you take a lower state pension if you could retire earlier?
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One on four people would be willing to receive 60 euro less a week in their state pension if it meant they could retire 6 years earlier. We get reacti...
Twenty years of radio gold 'Gift Grub'
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Bertie Ahearn to Michael D Higgins there’s very few people gift grub hasn’t featured. Mario Rosenstock joined Pat in studio to chat about 25 ...
May is the ideal time to sow a new lawn
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
May is the ideal time to sow a new lawn. Repair existing lawn patches or plant summer flowering garden wildflower patch for Pollinators. Paraic ...
Inside Hollywood: Kids actors that have done well in Tinseltown
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Inside Hollywood, the kids are all alright. We hear about the child actors who have done well in Tinseltown with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural c...
US President Joe Biden's administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US President Joe Biden's administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade Rafah. We get...
Three new reports on RTE leave much to be desired
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Immature, under-resourced and hardly considered, three new reports on RTE leave much to be desired. We discuss the findings with Aisling Moloney  ...
Orangutans use medicinal plants to heal wounds
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman explains how small prompts can help change our food waste habits and orangutans using medicinal plants t...
Henry reports live from Eurovision
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland made history last night, with the first non binary act to perform in Eurovision. Bambie Thug has made it it into the finals and we go to...
50% of people would be in favour of checkpoints at the border
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Growing numbers are in favour of checkpoints at the border of Northern Ireland. To discuss further Pat spoke to John O’Brennan Professor of Eur...
Apple is holding its first product event of the year today
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple is holding its first product event of the year today and Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning to preview it. All with thanks to Viatel Technology ...
Bryan Dobson on his retirement and plans
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Dobson joined RTE in 1987 and has been one of their leading news broadcasters ever since. From Six One to the News at 1, he’s been an integral...