The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
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...
John Connolly on his new book 'Instruments Of Darkness'
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An abducted child, a mother accused, and a skeptical detective all await readers in the next installment of John Connolly’s Charlie Parker series. J...
Has China hacked the UK’s Ministry of Defence?
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today in the UK, MP's will be told of a massive data breach involving The Ministry of Defence. It follows a big weekend of politics with the results o...
Henry McKean reports live from Eurovision in Malmo
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first Eurovision semi-final takes place tonight with Ireland performing 7th. It’s against the backdrop of the Israel Gaza conflict however which...
Over 80 tents pitched along the Grand Canal in Dublin where asylum seekers are sleeping rough
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The number of asylum seekers who’ve arrived in Ireland in the first four months of this year has increased by 95% when compared to the same period l...
A Gaza ceasefire nearly got across the line
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A ceasefire in Gaza was a possibility yesterday but it was over before it started. We speak to Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Brad...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning live from The Shelbourne Hotel was Eoin O’Broin, S...
Do we need a new anti-smoking strategy?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do we need a new anti-smoking strategy? Professor John Crowne Medical Oncologist and Former Senator, talks to us about the impact of vaping and why a...
What a vegan lifestyle is like in 2024
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vegan chef and author Holly White talks to Pat about why self-love can be applied to the foods you eat and what a vegan lifestyle is like in 2024...
Will there be a possibility of a ceasefire in the Middle East?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will there be a possibility of a ceasefire in the Middle East? Scott Lucas, Professor and political analyst, Clinton institute, University College Dub...
"The Shelbourne could be described as Ireland's front door for nearly 200 years"
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JP Kavanagh is the General Manager of The Shelbourne “The Shelbourne could be described as Ireland's front door for nearly 200 years. It's where Ire...
Author Jo Spain on her new book 'The Trial'
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Jo Spain joined Pat on the show as we broadcasted live from The Shelbourne Hotel to chat about her new book 'The Trial'.
What is next for Rishi Sunak?
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK local elections begin today and to discuss what might the results bring Pat was joined on the show by former private secretary to Margaret That...
Russian disinformation is resulting in an EU probe for META
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russian disinformation is resulting in an EU probe for META. Pat discusses this with Dr David Robert Grimes Disinformation Expert and autho...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Baby Reindeer'
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Boxed, John Fardy will take a look at the Netflix phenomenon, Baby Reindeer. The story of a comedian and the complicated relationship...
We talk wacky sports with Shane Hannon
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the world of our 'regular' sports like football, rugby and golf, lies a realm of the wacky and wonderful sports that you may, or may not, have ...
Tax, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How did an influx of British pop stars in the early 80’s kick-start a cultural transformation in Ireland? Well all is detailed in a new book Ta...
Can we live forever?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who wants to live forever? Scientists have now discovered, finally, how you can live longer. Luke O’ Neill discusses a range of studies over th...
The Mincéirí archives National Museum of Ireland
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mincéirí archives is a new audio visual initiative where Irish children have the opportunity to grow up with a greater understanding and respect...
What Irish companies are doing to become more sustainable
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Companies getting sustainability right in Ireland and what they are doing? CSRD legislation is coming down the track and every company will need to ha...
Sunak’s warning to the Irish Government
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“It's time to have a serious conversation about the Minister”: We hear about last night’s Fianna Fail party meeting as well as comments from the...
Making Sandymount neuro-diverse friendly
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that waiting lists and supports for children with neurodiversity and their families are long and limited, but a grassroots group of mums i...
A new plan to buy derelict properties for asylum-seekers .
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has launched a drive to buy or rent empty properties from landlords, developers and builders to help house record numbers of asylum-see...
Inside Hollywood: Those tense movie moments
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 'Inside Hollywood' Dee Reddy brings us those tense movie moments that had us on the edge of our seats
Gardening jobs over the long weekend
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan joins us to discuss gardening for the long weekend and planting in your greenhouse.
Multiple ‘compliance failings’ in RTÉ report finds
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A governance report finds Multiple compliance failings in RTÉ. Pat gets the details from Arthur Beesley, Current Affairs Editor of The Irish Times.
Young people want more road safety learning in schools
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Young people want more road safety in schools as the number of road deaths increases. We get more on this with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.
The fate of the Scottish Government hangs in the balance
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fate of the Scottish Government hangs in the balance as Parliament votes in a crucial no-confidence debate .Will this trigger a snap election? Pat...
Green Scene: Impact of climate change on emperor penguins
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What has the impact of climate change been on Emperor Penguins? Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland tell us...
91% of asylum seekers arrived here via Northern Ireland this year. So how are the Government cracking down?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Justice now say that the vast majority of asylum seekers who have applied for international protection this Ireland this year, arriv...
Chef Mark Moriarty on his new show 'The Off Duty Chef'
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Moriarty joined us live in studio to talk about his new show The Off Duty Chef on RTE.
Tech with Jess: Is the smartphone on the way out?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Smartphones will be obsolete in 10 years, that’s according to Meta. Newstalk Technology Correspondent bring us the details.All with thanks to Viatel...
A proposed new approach to the controversial auto enrolment scheme
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from of the former President of the Society of Actuaries in Ireland about his proposed new approach to the controversial auto enrolment scheme...
Dublin Airport Parking booking out for summer
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DAA has been prevented from acquiring additional parking spaces while other options have been frustrated by planning policy. Now the parking that is a...
We hear about the 'Get Rare Aware' Campaign
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government need to step in and support those with rare diseases, that’s according to The Get Rare Aware Campaign. For more on this Pat was joine...
Memories of Riverdance 30 years on
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
30 years on from its debut, we speak to one of the original dancers from Riverdance Lorcan Murphy.
'Rock n Roll Kids' Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 39th edition of the Eurovision took place on the 30th April 1994 a big night for Irish talent, our very own Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan...
What are the main concerns for the new Irish Pharmacies Union President
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Medicine shortages and still awaiting an increase in dispense charges. Just a couple of the issues facing the incoming new Irish Pharmacies Union Pres...
Protests have been taking place across US campuses
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Protests have been taking place across US campuses. We discuss why that is and why police have had to get involved with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer ...
Could we see the extinction of salmon in Ireland?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What can be done to stop the catastrophic decline of salmon returning to Ireland? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Dr Cathal Gallagher, the De...
The UK Rwanda policy and the impact on Ireland
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the UK Rwanda policy and the impact on Ireland with Dominic McGrath, UK Correspondent, Sunday Business Post, Declan Power Security and Defe...
Ask The Expert: On interior design
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With brighter days here it’s a good time to upgrade your home surroundings. We get interiors design advice in this week's expert slot with Avril Mur...
The trouble with love triangles
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Menage a trois or just a mess? We discuss the trouble with love triangles with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.
Memories of the late philanthropist Chuck Feeney
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Rose Anne Kenny joined Pat this morning on the show to talk about her memories of the late philanthropist Chuck Feeney. We hear about the ne...
No Russian team at this summer’s Olympic games, but we will see one from Israel
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that we won’t see a Russian team at this summer’s Olympic games, but we will see one from Israel? We discuss with Professor Mike C...
Why it is so important to end the stigma around periods
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Hildegarde Naughton will launch the transformative "Buttoned Up" initiative at Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Galway today. We discuss why it is so...