The Pat Kenny Show
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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...
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 .