The Pat Kenny Show
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The impact disturbing online activity is having on young people
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's no surprise to learn that if a child has access to the internet they can potentially view anything. From gambling to graphic explicit content the...
Vincent Hyland, Author and Conservationist
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vincent Hyland, Author and Conservationist tells us what it takes to be a contender for Outsider Magazine’s Eco Person of the Year.
Efforts to use IVF to save the Northern White Rhino
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 'Green Scene' Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland explains how women’s tears reduce male ...
Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich joined Pat in studio following the United States decision to once again veto a resolution calling for a ...
Referendums explainer from Ms Justice Marie Baker
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Soon you’ll be asked to vote in two referendums, but what are you voting for? We get a referendums explainer with Ms. Justice Marie Baker Chairpers...
Shortage of hotels a concern for tourism industry
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The tourism industry are concerned about the lack of hotel availability in the country. We hear why from the CEO of Failte Ireland Paul Kelly.
Tech with Jess: Smart clothes
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This morning on the show, Newstalk Technology Correspondent and host of Tech Talk Jess Kelly takes a look at smart clothes and what is available for y...
The G20 foreign ministers meet in Brazil
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK is set to call out Russia at a meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers in Brazil. Dan Bloom, Deputy London Playbook Editor for POLITICO brings us the ...
Is an early exposure to porn resulting in more cases of sibling sexual assault?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is an early exposure to porn resulting in more cases of sibling sexual assault? Pat spoke to Christiane Sanderson, Psychologist and expert in child s...
The best travel hacks for this summer
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer holidays are on the way. Megan Virgo Travel journalist will be giving us all of her travel hacks.
Fewer than 5% of learner drivers surrender their licence following conviction
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fewer than 5% of learner drivers surrender their licence following conviction. We ask how can this system be better policed with Transport Consultant ...
Russian forces take control of Avdiivka coke plant
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Russia has taken control of Avdiivka, a town in eastern Ukraine. With the second anniversary of the war looming, we get the latest on the situation th...
The RTE scandal rumbles on
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is mounting on RTE to make public the details of exit packages. To discuss the latest on the scandal that just rumbles on was Terry Prone Cha...
Ask The Expert: Make up trends
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aideen Kate, Murphy, Makeup Artist and Founder of True Beauty makeup answers listeners all makeup related questions on this week's Ask the Expert ...
What to do with embarrassing relatives?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is no one good enough for your mother? Or is there inappropriate flirting over the dinner table? We’ll talk to clinical psychotherapist Stephanie Re...
What are TikTok 'Lookism’ trends?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why have TikTok beauty trends such as looksmaxxing and glow up challenges gone viral? To explain all we heard from Alexandra Ryan, Founder and CEO of ...
New book: American Mother tells Diane Foley’s story of her son’s ISIS captivity
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ten years on from the public beheading of kidnapped American journalist, James Foley. His mother Diane along with Colum McCann tells the story of Jam...
Save money on your mortgage by switching
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage rates hit a market record gap between the highest and lowest rates. Martina Hennessy, Doddl Mortgages tell us how you can save money on your...
Minister Catherine Martin to meet with Kevin Bakhurst and Siún Ní Raghallaigh
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Media Catherine Martin has requested RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst and Chair of the RTÉ Board Siún Ní Raghallaigh meet with her...
A report on the temptation to emigrate
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Canada And Australia are hotspots for Irish emigrants, but should we give Ireland another chance before we pack our bags? Bella Finn sent us this repo...
A timeline has been set for an Israeli offensive in Rafah
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A timeline has been set for an Israeli offensive in Rafah. We get the latest on this with Duncan Bullivant Special advisor to the Head of the Bo...
Henry McKean meets the stars at the Baftas
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our own Henry McKean was in London and on the red carpet for the Bafta awards and he spoke to Pat about the big winners and the stars he spoke too on ...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in the studio was Hugh O’Connell Deputy Political Editor of the...
The latest on Israel’s raid of largest functioning hospital in Gaza
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest developments on Israel’s raid of largest functioning hospital in Gaza with Hannah McCarthy, Freelance Journalist.
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The perfect steak dinner, it can be made. Gareth Mullins joins us to talk through rib eye steak with chunky chips and peppercorn sauce.
Irish Casting Director Louise Kiely
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish casting director behind ‘Normal People’ and much more Louise Kiely, speaks to us about the new Oscars category for Best Casting.
From golden handshakes to golden visas
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Golden handshakes to golden visas. We hear about the scheme which granted residency in Ireland in return for 1 million euro with
We speak to the family of Bryonny Sainsbury
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to the family of Bryonny Sainsbury about the inquiry into their daughter’s death and what they are calling for. Speaking to Pat in studio...
Barry Whyte reports from Drogheda town
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The largest hotel in Drogheda, The D Hotel, plan to move hundreds of asylum seekers into the premises from March 5th. Local politicians in the area we...
More on RTE's golden handshakes
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been revealed that payouts of €2.6 million were made to executives during Dee Forbes's time as Director General. We discuss the details ...
We debate the upcoming referendums
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two referendums will take place on March 8th 2024, International Women’s Day: on plans to remove the reference in the Constitution to the role of wo...
Science: Can you become a morning person?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you night owl? Love to sleep late? Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College asks...
Can school uniforms influence how much exercise a child does?
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can school uniforms influence how much exercise a child does? To find out more Pat was joined on the show by Dr. Grace O’Malley, Senior Lecturer at ...
Travel with Pól Ó Conghaile
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irish Independent Travel Editor Pól Ó Conghaile is here to tell us what to expect when visiting the Kerry greenway and what tours and trips you shou...
Candidate for The Apprentice 2024 Maura Rath
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat in studio this morning was candidate for The Apprentice 2024, Maura Rath. We heard what it is like to be part of the popular series.
The Chief Executive of the HSE Bernard Gloster
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined this morning on the show by the Chief Executive of the HSE Bernard Gloster to discuss the plans to cut agency staff and focus on maximi...
Controversy surrounding RTE continues
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Controversy surrounding RTE continues as it’s revealed that former Chief Financial Officer, Breda O’Keeffe received €450,000 as an exit package....
Discussing hair loss and the best way to tackle it
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Catriona Ryan Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists discusses hair loss and the best ways to tackle it in this month...
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns joins us in studio. She talks to Pat about her party’s policies, why a merger with Labour won't work and why we...
Gardening: Loveable plants to plant now
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens shares advice loveable plants to plant now.
Who is the Democrat Tom Suozzi?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two months on from the rare Congress expulsion, we’ll hear about Democrat Tom Suozzi who has replaced George Santos after last nights nail biting di...
How good am I to my heart?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caring for your heart this Valentine's Day. Dr Roisin Colleran Cardiologist with the Mater Private is asking people to care for their hearts in more...
A new self help booked 'Break Through'
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new self-help book entitled' Break Through' gives readers the practical steps to go from “stuck to unstoppable”. But what are the steps? &n...
New social media monitor to stop school principals being bullied
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New measures and technology in place to protect principals being targeted by reputationally damaging content. Pat was joined on the show by Rachel O’...
Inside Hollywood: Five new romcoms
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To mark Valentines day we review five new romcoms in this weeks Inside Hollywood with Jenn Gannon, Pop culture Journalist.
RTE in front of the Oireachtas today
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RTE will be going in front of the Oireachtas today following their musical scandal. Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent br...
Green Scene: Robot vine
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers from the Italian Institute of Technology have developed a unique robot which mimics some of the adaptive behaviours of climbing plants. Al...
How are traffic lights set and controlled?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traffic lights, how are they set and controlled, who is watching them and what are they doing? Conor Faughnan tells us in this week's commuter slot
“Boy done good” and other icks this Valentines Day with comedian Emma Doran
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Boy done good” and other icks this Valentines Day, a new comedy show and turning 40 all with comedian Emma Doran.
Early prison release expected for killers Tom and Molly Martens
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Early prison release expected for killers Tom and Molly Martens. We get the latest from Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independen...
Technology: Elon Musk facing tough questions about his Twitter takeover
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jess Kelly takes a look at Elon Musk facing tough questions about his Twitter takeover and she also answers listeners technology questions....
A rise in scabies cases
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A rise in scabies cases, abetted by extreme shortages of treatments, is posing an increasing public health issue, Irish doctors have warned. We get mo...
Valentine food with Neven Maguire
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steak with roasted peppercorn sauce and chocolate pots to finish. Here with all your Valentine’s Day cooking tips is celebrity chef Neven Maguire.
The issues surrounding probate continue with long delays
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The issues surrounding probate continue. We hear why delays are at a record high with our guest John Costello Solicitor.
Forced to remove a bike shed under threat of 12m fine and prison
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forced to remove a bike shed under threat of 12m fine and prison. We hear from Clontarf resident Siobhan Kelly on her fight to keep her bike storage o...
A call to abolish the TV licence fee
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not paid your TV License fee? Well you might be granted amnesty, that's if Sinn Fein have their way. We discuss with Michael Healy Rae TD Indepe...
The HSE will cut down on agency staff by 250 million euro
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The HSE will cut down on agency staff by 250 million euro in the hopes to convert workers to the HSE. We discuss this with Chris Luke Columnist w...
Galway, the city of traffic?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Galway, the city of traffic? We discuss why cars are regularly at a standstill and what is the solution? Pat was joined on the show by Counsellor Alan...
Palestinians are braced for an offensive by the Israeli army
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Rafah, more than a million sheltering Palestinians are braced for an offensive by the Israeli army. We get the latest from Hannah McCarthy a Journa...
Ask The Expert: On hearing loss
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hidden Hearing Audiologist, Enda Dooley was our expert this morning and discussed hearing loss and the best solutions for it.
Is Valentine's Day just a commodification of love? Or do we need our relationships to be acknowledged to survive?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Valentine's Day just a commodification of love? Or do we need our relationships to be acknowledged to survive? We discuss with Stephanie Rega...
Nita Prose on her new novel, The Mystery Guest
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to the author of the global bestseller The Maid' Nita Prose on her brand new book 'The Mystery Guest'.
A convicted sex trafficker on the run from Garda
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A convicted sex trafficker on the run from Gardai, we’ll have the latest from crime journalist Paul Williams.
A plan to bring construction workers home
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“We need them here”, we discuss Minister Simon Harris’s plan to bring construction workers home.
The Kansas City Chiefs are once again Super Bowl champions
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Kansas City Chiefs are once again Super Bowl champions while it’s victory for Ireland at home in the Six Nations. All the sports news with Natha...
One of America’s biggest names in auctioneering
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of America’s biggest names in auctioneering Mike Jones, President and Director of America’s Auction Academy joined Pat on the show as he has t...
Two Israeli hostages have been rescued in a raid in Rafah
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two Israeli hostages have been rescued in a raid in Rafah amid reports of air strikes in Gaza. We get the latest updates from the CEO of Henderson gro...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this Friday was Senator Shane Cassells Fianna Fail Senator for M...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Its times for Friday Food with Gareth Mullins and this week Gareth brings us a perfect pancake recipe.
Bad day for President Biden
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The special counsel's report into Biden's handling of classified documents came to the conclusion that President Biden will not face any charges but s...
Ireland is preparing for the threat of electoral interference
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is preparing for the potential threat of election interference from foreign governments and a “very challenging picture” lies ahead in 202...
European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness joined Pat in studio to discuss her crackdown on sanctions against Russia, the significance of a new EU anti...
Search to find Westmeath bus passengers to check for measles outbreak
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A hunt is underway to find passengers who travelled on the same bus as a Westmeath man with measles. We get latest from Ronan McGreevy, Jou...
Cocaine Nation: Frontline workers dealing with public who are on cocaine
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All this week on the programme, we have been looking at Ireland's fascination with cocaine . We have heard from the users, the former addicts and thos...
Dublin: Can’t go over it, can’t go under it and now, can’t go through it
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can’t go over it, can’t go under it and now – can’t go through it. We’ll be discussing the plan to ban cars travelling in the city center wi...
Cocaine Nation: The harmful physical and mental impact of cocaine
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As our cocaine nation series continues we hear about the harmful physical and mental impact cocaine has on people from Professor Colin O’Gara H...
Israel have rejected Hamas’s proposal for a ceasefire.
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel has rejected Hamas’ proposal for a ceasefire, but how realistic were its terms? Pat discusses this with Fawaz Gerges Professor of Intern...
Is over-exercising more than an obsession?
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is over-exercising more than an obsession? And how much exercise is too much? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Brian Keane Personal Trai...
The first brain chip implant in a human
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first brain chip implant in a human and the hidden benefits of viagra all up for discussion with Prof Luke O'Neill.
Sustainable alcohol options
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about some sustainable alcohol options with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.
Almost a third of new rents across the country are more than 2,000 euro a mont
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 30 percent of rent across the country is more than 2,000 euro a month according to 2023 figures from the Residential Tenancies Board. To get re...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in studio this morning
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New polls out this morning show the majority of voters think the country is going in the wrong direction. We put this and more to Taoiseach Leo Varad...
Children have no places in school – are temporary classrooms the short term answer?
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With parents still unable to secure secondary school places for their children for the upcoming academic year, some schools from Kildare, Wicklow, Dub...
Gardening: Planting some spring colour
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan brings us some advice on getting some colour in your gardening this spring.
EU Commission’s climate targets
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A von der Leyen U-Turn, a meeting leak and controversial cutbacks. We get the latest on what’s happening with the EU Commission’s climate targets...
Green Scene: Increasing arsenic levels in water and food?
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Increasing arsenic levels in water and food? Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland on this week's 'Green Scene...
Basketball Ireland will play against Israel in EuroBasket 2025 Qualifier,
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Basketball Ireland will play against Israel in EuroBasket 2025 Qualifier, or they could face an 80,000 euro fine. We get the latest on this with Kiera...
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Leader of the DUP
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of the DUP on the prospect of an United Ireland.
Cocaine Nation: Two former cocaine users share their story
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue asking if Ireland is a cocaine nation. Pat was joined on the show by two former cocaine users who share their stories. Speaking to Pat thi...
Safer Internet Day
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Safer Internet Day and the launch of the Apple Vision Pro in todays tech slot with Ciara O'Brien Irish Times business and t...
A new dark academia thriller book by Rosemary Hennigan entitled “The Favourite”
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new dark academia thriller book by Rosemary Hennigan entitled “The Favourite” brings a new story to the idea of crime versus punishment. Rosemar...
How allowing your child to get angry can prepare them for the real world
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An angry child is a growing child. How allowing your child to get angry can help them to prepare for the real world. We get more details from Dr Elain...
Bertie Ahern pays tribute to John Burton
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bertie Ahern pays tribute to Former Taoiseach John Bruton who passed away this morning.
The new pension system being introduced in 202
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Retirement can be the beginning of the end; therefore, it is important to make the transition as smooth as possible. We speak to Paul Kenny...
The lack of secondary school places
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lack of secondary school places becoming a critical problem for parents. To discuss this crisis, Pat was joined on the show by Jennifer Whitmore TD&n...
Just who is supporting a plan to reduce cars in the city centr
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A plan to reduce cars in the city centre has received huge public support, but from who? We discuss with Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor fo...
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. The type of cancer has not been revealed - it is not prostate cancer bu...
Report: Cocaine use in rural Ireland
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All this week on the programme we are going to be examining the use, impact and future of cocaine in Ireland. We will be hearing from those with first...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning in studio was Mark Tighe Senior ...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Gareth Mullins talks us through how to make an orange cake with pistachio in today's Friday Food.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.