The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
A family story of living with Alzheimer's
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former apprentice contestant and business owner and ASI ambassador, Pamela Laird joined Pat on the show today to talk her family's experience with Alz...
We pay tribute to the late Charlie Bird
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This morning brought the very sad news of the passing of Charlie Bird. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and RTE Presenter and friend Joe Duffy paid their...
The life and history of St Patrick
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about St. Patrick the man and the celebrations he spawned with Dr Elizabeth Dawson lecturer in Medieval History at Carlow College.
Actor Bryan Murray on living with Alzheimer's
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We the launch of Alzheimer's Tea Day 2024 Pat was joined on the show live from the Radisson St Helens by actor Bryan Murray his wife Una Crawford O’...
Recent Alzheimer's breakthroughs in science
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke O’Neill joined Pat today on the show to discuss recent Alzheimer's breakthroughs in science.
Ireland’s holiday home boom has huge consequences
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s holiday home boom has huge consequences, housing blackspots, “Saturday night fever” and no homes for the locals. To discuss with Pat w...
Why your friends should come from different parts of your life
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How healthy is your social food map/diverse? Is it all family?, all friends? Your social connections need to be diverse. Stephanie Regan Co-host ...
We hear about destination dupes
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Destination dupes a trending travel topic based on TickTok dupes where people go to lesser known, cheaper places eg swap Barcelona for Valencia. ...
Anna Geary on her new book 'Anna's Game Plan'
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All-Ireland winning camogie captain and TV presenter Anna Geary discusses her new self help book Annas’ Game Plan
Voters turned out to deliver the highest ever No vote
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Voters turned out to deliver the highest ever No vote in the history of the State – What went wrong for the Government? Pat discusses the referendum...
Heartbreak at Twickenham
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heartbreak at Twickenham and Shane Lowry puts on a strong performance in Florida, Kathleen McNamee and Matt Williams Professional Rugby Coa...
Petrol and diesel price hikes are on the way
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Petrol and diesel price hikes are on the way which will leave a major gap between the north and south, what will that mean for businesses on the borde...
Henry reports on a great night in Hollywood
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cillian Murphy wins best actor at the Oscars and Element Pictures brought home Oscars too. Henry reports live from Hollywood on a great night for the ...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Senator Timmy Dooley Fianna Fail Senator for Clare Duncan Smit...
Author Richard O'Rawe on the publishing of the Kenova report today
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Richard O'Rawe author of Stakeknife’s Dirty War on the publishing of the Kenova report today.
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's time again for 'Friday Food' with Gareth Mullins and this week Gareth brings us a recipe for a delicious raspberry strudel cake for Mother’s da...
Falling Stars: Lost stories from the Shannon airport crashes
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Between 1943 and 1961, in the early years of Shannon international airport, over 200 hundred lives were lost and countless others changed forever in a...
Professor Luke O'Neill explains "tech neck"
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The constant engagement of our electronic devices has done no favours for the human body and is leading us to develop “tech neck”. Professor Luke ...
Henry at the Oscars
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk’s Henry McKean is over in Hollywood talking to the Irish stars at the Oscars. Henry was on the green carpet at the Oscar Wilde Awards and h...
Brian O'Driscoll previews tomorrow's Six Nations Game
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll will preview tomorrow’s rugby plus we’ll look at all this weekends sport with Phil Egan .
Lisa O'Shea leading the way in the construction industry
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s International Women’s Day today, Pat was joined in studio by Lisa O'Shea who is leading the way in the construction industry.
The new pressure on the Kinahan Cartel
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Security and Crime Editor with the Irish Times Conor Lally joins us live from Dubai to discuss the Garda Commissioner’s comments about the “embar...
The disinformation of war
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at the disinformation of war with David Robert Grimes author of "The Irrational Ape, Why we Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theori...
How the arts can improve your physical, mental and social wellbeing
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how the arts can improve your physical, mental and social wellbeing Chris Bailey World Health Organisation Arts and Health lead Christopher Ba...
We take a look into the workings of the peoples court
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Reporter Sarah Madden takes a look into the ‘peoples court’ and whether its terms should be updated in line with EU courts of its like.
Dublin homeowners fear ‘catastrophic’ damage to houses
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin homeowners fear ‘catastrophic’ damage to houses under Metrolink terminus plans. Dartmouth Square West resident says ground movement would n...
The Finland hobbyhorse Championships
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
100 days until the Finland hobbyhorse Championships in Seinajoki, OTB’s Cameron Hill tells us all about hobby horsing Cameron Hill, Digital Pro...
IFA have launch their 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The IFA have launched their ‘no dogs allowed campaign’ ahead of lambing season to prevent dog attacks on Livestock. But how can we how can w...
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have not yielded any significant results
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Ramdan comes closer, negotiations between Israel and Hamas have not yielded any significant results. We get the latest with Paul Rogers Emeritus Pr...
What is net zero living?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is net zero living and how can we achieve it ? Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat...
A new book: Among The Trolls
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all living amongst the trolls & the sooner we recognise it, the better. BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent Marianna Sprin...
Legislation to allow for assisted dying is set to be recommended
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legislation to allow for assisted dying is set to be recommended. We discuss further with Dr Andrea Mulligan Assistant Professor of Law at TCD &...
We hear from a leading US data security and privacy expert
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat in studio this morning was Melissa K. Ventrone is a leading US data security and privacy expert working with international law firm, Clark...
Tech With Jess: Virgin Media's new entertainment system
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess Kelly takes a look at the new entertainment system from Virgin Media...
Gardening: Flowering gifts for Mothers Day
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens brings us gardening tips and tell us about some...
Inside Hollywood: Oscar Snubs
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at some of the films that were snubbed by the Oscars in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood with Jen Gannon, Pop culture Journalist
Trump was successful on Super Tuesday
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump was successful on Super Tuesday but the results may be worrying for the Republican Party overall. We get the latest from Scott Lucas Profes...
Planned reforms to the primary school curriculum
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Planned reforms to the primary school curriculum are to include learning foreign languages from third class upwards, an increased focus on maths ...
Green Scene: Bananas are in big trouble
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We identify the “carbon bootprint” of war, and find out how bananas are in big trouble. All in this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman...
We get your referendum questions answered
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Friday’s referendums are nearly upon us. Pat was joined in studio by Chair of the Electoral Commission Ms. Justice Marie Baker answered questio...
There have been increased calls for a Eurovision boycott
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ has received 1,448 emails asking it to boycott this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster said most of the emails are in relation to ...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning on the show was Kevin Doyle Group Head of News of MediaHuis ...
New measures will grant pharmacists power to extend prescriptions by a year
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doctors prescriptions to be valid for a year under new guidelines pharmacists will be given power to extend prescriptions without permission from a pr...
Bounce Back Recycling tackling the unemployment issues for the traveller community
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bounce Back Recycling provides a much-needed mattress recycling service and much needed employment to travellers who face huge employment barriers. La...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins brings us a family favourite recipe today, hot cross buns.
Famine conditions hit Gaza
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As famine conditions hit Gaza, we chat to Médecins Sans Frontières about the continuing humanitarian crisis. Speaking to Pat this morning was Camil...
Report: The long waiting times to get a driving test
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The waiting times for driving tests are being scrutinised again with some people waiting over a year. Driving instructors say this is leading to unqua...
A new season of F1 begins
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Manchester derby this weekend with Manchester United facing Manchester City while the Formula 1 season takes off in Bahrain. Kathleen McNam...
Snow hits many parts of Ireland
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Met Eireann is warning of ‘hazardous conditions’ as snow hits the country. we got a weather update Liz Colman Forecaster with Met Eireann.
Ex Deputy Head of MI6 Nigel Inkster
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ex Deputy Head of MI6 and Senior advisor on China and cyber security Nigel Inkster joined Pat in studio to chat about his book entitled “The Gr...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'One Day'
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new Netflix romantic drama one day features in the weeks 'Boxed'' with John Fardy.
The importance of sleep and diet for wellbeing
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Few things in life are as important as good sleep and good food. We speak to two experts about implementing healthy habits and the transformative...
Has the Department of Foreign Affairs been subject to a cybersecurity breach?
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has the Department of Foreign Affairs been subject to a cybersecurity breach? We hear from Dermot Williams, Managing Director of Threatscape, an Irish...
Rare, unforgettable, freakish moments in Premier League history
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The date of the 29th February. rare... unforgettable... freakish - just 3 ways one could describe a typical Premier League weekend. Ahead o...
College dropout rates climb prepandemic levels
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
College dropouts are on the rise, we look into the reason behind 7,000 people failing to progress to second year. Alex Rowley Journalism Student in Du...
How the TV and movie industry are becoming more sustainable
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Linehan fills us in on efforts being made in the TV & film industry towards sustainability with Netflix and Screen Ireland leading the cha...
Discussing Ireland’s space industry
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From satellite regulation to telescopes on the moon, we discuss Ireland’s space industry and what could be in store down the line. Joining Pat for t...
TD Charlie Flanagan tells us about his recent visit to Ukraine
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TD Charlie Flanagan tells Pat about his recent visit to Ukraine and the condition of the country 2 years into the war with Russia.
Gardening: Tip and advice from Paraic Horkan
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic joined Pat this morning to answer listeners gardening questions as spring gardening season descends upon us.
Pat Sheedy on his book 'One Hundred To One'
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined on the show this morning by Pat Sheedy, on his new book entitled “One Hundred to One” where he reveals how he gambled away nearly 1...
Inside Hollywood: Dune 2
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 is not released in cinemas until the end of this month, but it has already the ‘highest-rated film of all time’ on IMDb we hear a revi...
What is behind Italy's ageing population?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
La dolce vita is getting longer and longer, we discus what's behind Italy's ageing population and why economists are so worried about it.
How bikes get stolen and how to protect them
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A bike or car is stolen every 3 hours in Dublin city. Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant and President of the RIAC and Paul McQuaid from The Good B...
Professor John Crowne being recognized for his contributions to cancer research
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor John Crown is to be awarded Outstanding Contribution to cancer medicine and research award at the Convention Centre next week. We were deli...
Green Scene: We hear about energetic anchovies
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Energetic anchovies and a potential save for endangered rhinos is all featured in this weeks 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science fo...
The fallout from last night's Oireachtas Committee meeting
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the fallout from last night's Oireachtas Committee meeting with Shane Ross Journalist & Former Government Minister, Aisling ...
Tech With Jess: News from the Mobile World Congress
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess takes a look at the S24 and brings us the latest news from Mobile World Congress.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group
Post Office Horizon scandal
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a hearing today in the UK parliament on the Post Office Horizon scandal, we get an update on the mountain the victims will have to climb to get c...
Brendan Gleeson on his 'Farewell To Hughes documentary
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021 Hughes's pub closed its doors for the final time. A mecca for many of the traditional music players from around Dublin City. Actor Brendan Gle...
Minister Catherine Martin will appear before an Oireachtas committee
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Catherine Martin will appear before an Oireachtas committee today. Pat spoke to Senator Marie Sherlock who says the minister must go.
What cars will debut at the Geneva Motor Show?
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New roadside Garda checks to be introduced for e-bikes and e-scooters. The Geneva Motor show - BYD EVs, Renault 5, MG3 are among key debuts at the Gen...
One woman's brave story of reporting historical abuse
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021, our next guest made the incredibly tough and brave decision to go to the authorities and report historical abuse. It has now been 1,000 days ...
Ask The Expert: On measles
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We ask our expert pharmacist Sheena Mitchell how to spot measles and what to do if you’re sick.
It’s trending on TikTok but what is rejection therapy?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No you can’t have it or you’re not able to do it. It’s trending on TikTok but what is rejection therapy? To explain we were joined on the show b...
Travel with Pól Ó Conghaile
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get all the tips on where to stay, eat and do on a visit to London with Pol O’Conghaile.All with thank to Ryanair.
Dermot Bannon on carbon neutral ways to keep your house warm
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Architect and Host of Room To Improve Dermot Bannon joined Anton this morning to chat about carbon neutral ways to keep your house warm.
Is Thursday the new Friday night in town?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With so many people only working in the office Tuesday to Thursday, the city centre is buzzier and busier on midweek evenings. Is Thursday the new Fr...
The Taoiseach will reaffirm support for Ukraine at a conference in Paris today
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Taoiseach will reaffirm support for Ukraine at a conference in Paris today. With reaction Anton spoke to Duncan Bullivant Special advisor to the ...
RTE drama overpay outs continues
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The RTE drama overpay outs continues. We get the latest with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.
A very late winner for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A very late winner for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup with Irish hero Caoimhin Kelleher dominant in goal and Ireland continue their march towards b...
It’s a “slowness of reaction time”
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a “slowness of reaction time”, the “feeling of being encased in bubbles”. Ciaran Bradley, Newstalk’s Digital Editor talks to Anton ab...
Demand for migrant workers has more than doubled
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Demand for migrant workers has more than doubled with 5,366 applications made to the Department last month, nearly double the amount made in the same ...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look back on the big news stories of the week in our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Gary Gannon Social Democrats TD for Dubl...
Friday with Gareth Mullins
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel will be here to talk us through 2 pasta classics - Spaghetti puttanesca and Cacio E Pepe.
GAA football and hurling at future Olympic Games?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could we see GAA football and hurling at future Olympic Games? We discuss with Alanna Cunnane, Sports Journalist at Hersports.ie.
Rob Kearney will preview the Wales v Ireland
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Kearney will be here to preview the Ireland v Wales Six Nations game and Kathleen McNamee will have the rest of the weekend sport
How to prevent children from being recruited by drug gangs?
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are early interventions the key to saving children from being recruited by drug gangs? We speak to experts in the area. Joining Pat this morning was N...
Two years on from Russian’s invasion of Ukraine
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow will be the 2nd anniversary of Russian’s invasion of Ukraine. We speak to James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson.
Siún Ní Raghallaigh resigns as Chairperson of RTÉ Board
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Siún Ní Raghallaigh said her position was "no longer tenable" because it was "abundantly clear" she had lost confidence of Minister for Media Cather...
A look at the latest saga involving the FAI
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Hannon will take a look at the latest saga involving the FAI and the recruitment of the Manager of the men’s team.
How disinformation is affecting the public's perception
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how disinformation and how mal information is affecting the public's perception on health and politics with Dr David Robert Grimes, Scientist ...
International graduates are kickstarting their careers in Ireland,
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More and more young people are finishing up their studies, packing their bags and coming over to Ireland to kickstart their careers. Newstalk’s Jess...
Return of ‘Big Money Divorces’
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New figures show a 71% increase in High Court divorce battles. We discuss this with Keith Walsh Family Law Solicitor.
Environmentally friendly childcare items
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland gives parents tips and tricks on choosing environmentally friendly childc...
RTÉ Oireachtas Committee says there is an overlap of witnesses with the Public Accounts Committee
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ Oireachtas Committee says an overlap of witnesses with the Public Accounts Committee is resulting in “negative public commentary”. We s...
The effects on children after watching porn
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The average child is seeing porn at age 9 – what is the impact of this on young people and how do we talk to our children about it. To discuss ...
Pat reports from Dublin 8 on the lack of green spaces for children and families
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are returning to a topic we have been covering on the show for a number of months that is the lack of green spaces in Dublin 8.Sporting Liber...
Gardening: Preparing for spring gardening season
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is the ideal time to prepare for the busy spring gardening season. Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Bota...
Author Cathy Kelly writes her 23rd novel
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Cathy Kelly joined Pat in studio to talk about her new book 'Sisterhood' and her recent battle with breast cancer.
Inside Hollywood: The career of Samantha Morton
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at the vast and varied career of Samantha Morton in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood' with Jen Gannon, Pop culture Journalist.