The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Where will we get the extra nurses, reserve gardai ?
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Extra nurses in GP practices, more reserve gardaí and additional English language teachers for schools are some of the options on the table as part o...
How to stick to being more sustainable in 2024
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People are most likely to drop their new year resolutions this Sunday, Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate, Sunday Times Ireland / Sustainability Columnis...
85% of teenagers will suffer from acne at some point
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
85% of teenagers will suffer from acne at some point, as will many adults, Consultant Dermatologist Professor Niki Ralph joined Pat on the show to sha...
North to come to a standstill for public sector strike
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Schools out and public transport is at a standstill as more than 170,000 people go on strike in Northern Ireland today . For more on this Pat spo...
Gardening: Some indoor gardening during this cold spell
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With cold frosty weather promised for this week our attention turns to some indoor gardening, Paraic Horkan joined us to give some gardening advice.
Bored Of Lunch author Nathan Anthony
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No fuss and under 500 calories. Bored Of Lunch author Nathan Anthony shares some of his signature slow cooker recipes made even easier on the show wi...
What can be done to solve the A & E crisis?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After hearing the problems from our listeners we talk to two experts in the health industry about what the main concerns are and how we can go about s...
Tips on driving in icy road conditions
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Driving in poor conditions and dealing with toll dodgers feature in this weeks commuter slot Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.
Green Scene: A mouse that tidies
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A tidying mouse (and other tidy animals) and an ancient fossil sponge discovered in Co.Clare. Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Scie...
Miniter Darragh O’ Brien addresses the frustrations of renters, buyers and landlords
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Darragh O’ Brien Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. TD - Dublin Fingal. addresses the frustrations of renters, buyers and...
Former Irish ambassador Dan Mulhall
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Irish ambassador Dan Mulhall joins us to discuss the latest situation in Israel and his career at the forefront of Ireland’s diplomatic relat...
Supports for certain counties quell public anger over asylum seekers?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has agreed in principle to examine funding mechanisms to support a community hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. Will more supports for cer...
Meta is making changes to its platforms
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meta is making changes to its platforms to give teens more age-appropriate content. Jess Kelly brings us the details.
Number 13 Dublin bus route partially suspended due to violent threats
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teaser violent threats to bus drivers on the number 13 bus has led to a suspension of the evening service in certain areas of the route. We get the de...
Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in Iowa
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan Managing Ed...
Pat Rabbitte has been reappointed to Tusla chair
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Rabbitte was reappointed to Tusla chair. Pat spoke to him about the hopes for the organisation and the Election Year ahead.
Just who is the new Danish King?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the weekend, the Danish Queen Margarethe handed power over to her son, Frederik X. We hear about the new Danish king with James Rothwell, Berlin ...
The legacy of The Sopranos 25 years on
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The show that has often been credited with the beginning of the Golden Age of television. We will take a look at the legacy and the impact of the Sop...
Henry McKean reports from Racket Hall
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Around 17 asylum seekers moved into Racket Hall, a hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. The garda public order unit visited yesterday afternoon when the in...
The conflict in the Middle East has passed the 100 day mark
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The conflict in the Middle East has passed the 100 day mark: We speak to Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich about the latest situation ...
Despite reports that rents are stabilising, severe supply issues remain
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite reports that rents are stabilising, severe supply issues remain. We speak to those working in the industry about what can be done to solve thi...
Ask The Expert: Pete The Builder
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Small house renovation projects are getting too expensive – we speak to Peter Finn, better known as Pete the Builder who is our 'Ask The Expert' thi...
Travel with Pól Ó Conghaile: Travel trends for 2024
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
January is traditionally the month for dreaming of and booking holidays. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent will tell us abou...
Understaffed, ‘chaotic’ and in some cases, unclean conditions we hear your A&E experiences.
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understaffed, ‘chaotic’ and in some cases, unclean conditions we hear your A&E experiences. We were contacted by people across the ...
Will there be any stopping Trump in the Iowa caucus today?
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump made a last-minute appearance in Iowa last night ahead of his expected victory in the caucus. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan Managing Edi...
2023 was the worst year for road fatalities since 2016
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2023 was the worst year for road fatalities since 2016. 69 drivers, 44 pedestrians, 34 passengers, 26 motorcyclists, 8 cyclists and 3 e-scooter users ...
How to cope with being estranged from family members
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being estranged from family members can be difficult to deal with. We will be talking to Clinical Psychotherapist, Stephanie Regen gives some guidance...
Ronnie O’Sullivan claims his 8th Masters
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a tense final, Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed his 8th Masters while Munster celebrated victory over Toulon – Katlheen McNamee joined Pat on the show...
West coast counties are housing a higher proportion of Ukrainian refugee
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Counties on the west coast of Ireland are housing a higher proportion of Ukrainian refugees who fled the Russian invasion, new figures show. We get ...
When can we expect decisions at the International Court of Justice?
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel versus South Africa is one of just five cases taken to the International Court of Justice, we’ll hear about when we can expect decisions...
The latest Garda recruitment competition opens today
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From today, An Garda Siochana will be recruiting new gardai to join the force The latest Garda recruitment campaign opened today with a main chan...
After 20 years, justice is finally being restored to UK postmasters
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After 20 years, justice is finally being restored to UK postmasters who were wrongly accused of false accounting, theft, and fraud. We speak to ...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins joins us with a healthy recipe to kick off the New Year! Steamed fillet of Salmon with ginger and spring onion, green egg fried rice.Fr...
Why South Africa’s case against Israel is so significant
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Feinstein Former South African MP under Nelson Mandela joined Pat to discuss why South Africa’s case against Israel is so significant.
Andy Farrell named as Lions coach
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Farrell named as Lions coach, Ronnie O’Sullivan in action in the Masters and Newcastle will face Manchester City. We have all the sport news wi...
Minister Harris on the record number people joining apprenticeship programmes
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Figures showing record number of people joining construction trades and new apprenticeship programmes. Minister for Further & Higher Educati...
Author Sam Blake on her new book
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author Sam Blake joins Pat in studio to talk about her brand new book, Three Little Birds.
The business of: Shipping
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting those Christmas presents delivered to our shores can be expensive our Business Editor Joe Lynam looks at the business of shipping.All with th...
Lieutenant Colonel Fiachra Keyes with an update on the Irish Defence Forces situated in Lebanon
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As concerns grow over the possibility of an escalation of the violence in the Middle East, Pat is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Fiachra Keyes for...
The price of a stamp has risen again: Are we losing the art of letter writing?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The price of a stamp has risen again: Are we losing the art of letter writing or has that ship already sailed? Newstalk’s Josh Crosbie spoke to...
Shane Hannon on some of the biggest sports sponsorship deals
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Tiger Woods parts ways with Nike, Off The Ball’s Shane Hannon takes us through some of the biggest sports sponsorship deals.
The importance of making a will
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear the importance of making a will and how to go about it with John Costello, Solicitor with Orpen Franks.
1 in 10 girls have taken diet pills in the last year
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost one in 10 girls have taken diet pills, weight-loss supplements or laxatives in the last year. Pat spoke to Dr Eva Orsmond, Overweight and obesi...
The post office horizon scandal continues in the UK
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The post office horizon scandal continues in the UK, as it emerges a post office investigator who called horizon victims ‘crooks' was give...
Minister Eamon Ryan discusses a general election
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
E Scooters, speed limits and a general election are on the agenda for Minister Eamon Ryan and Pat this morning.
Gardening during a cold and icy spell
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens give us gardening tips and advice especially during this cold spell. ...
January is a good time to do some decluttering
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you guilty of keeping a lot of stuff you don’t need ? January is a good time to try and do some decluttering and we have advice on where to...
The career of Cillian Murphy
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On 'Inside Hollywood' this week with Lisa Cannon we hear about the career of Cillian Murphy.
How Boeing can recover?
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How Boeing can recover after a piece of fuselage on a 737 Max 9 blew out mid-flight. Pat spoke to Kevin Byrne Kevin Byrne Lieutenant Colonel ret...
Green Scene: Underwater sounds and iceberg wrangling
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2023 was the hottest year on record, Dr Ruth Freeman will discuss in this week’s Green Scene. Also we hear about underwater sounds and iceberg wrang...
Nine men, three women and two girls were discovered in a trailer at Rosslare Europort
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An investigation is under way after nine men, three women and two girls were discovered in a trailer at Rosslare Europort when a lorry was stopped and...
A significant increase increase in emergency department attendance
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The cold weather has led to a significant increase in emergency department attendance for trips and falls and flu, rsv and covid figures continue to r...
French Ambassador Vincent Guérend
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined on the show this morning by French Ambassador Vincent Guérend to Ireland to talk about nuclear power, a European army and their new P...
Jess Kelly reviews the new Vodafone Play
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kelly reviews the new Vodafone Play, a new TV/Entertainment streaming box and answers all your tech questions.
USA news roundup with Terry Sheridan
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New court documents have revealed that sex tapes are alleged to have been taken of Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Sir Richard Branson ...
Josh Crosbie on the impact evictions will have on homeless services
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As hundreds of people face eviction over the next few months we hear why tenancies come to an end and the reasons given by landlords.Our reporter, Jos...
Should you ever reveal your salary?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined by Donal O’Donoghue, Managing Director at Sanderson and President of Employment and Recruitment Federation of Ireland to discuss if y...
Is it ever ok to take children out of school?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking kids out of school – is it ever ok to take children out of school for holidays or just let them stay at home if they want to? Paul Crone, Dir...
Antony Blinken to meet Israeli leaders
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to meet Israeli leaders today amidst highlighted tensions following the killing of a senior Hezbollah lead...
Dublin City Council close City Centre laneway
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin city council has said they are ‘unable to control’ a city centre laneway and will have to close it due to antisocial behaviour. Cllr. Manni...
Ireland to face a shortage of nursing home beds - ESRI
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Older people living in rural Ireland will face a shortage of nursing home beds close to home according to new research from the ESRI. Tadgh Daly,...
Should there be an EU army?
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The European Union should form its own combined army that could play a role in peacekeeping and preventing conflict, Italian foreign minister Antonio ...
Ask The Expert: On Mortgages
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s ask the expert Martina Hennessy from Doddle Mortgages will talk all things mortgages including how to boost your chances of becoming ...
A new system to monitor glucose levels for people with type 1 diabetes
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People of all ages with type 1 diabetes will now have access to a new system to help them to monitor their glucose levels. Speaking to Pat this mornin...
A big night for the Irish at the Golden Globes
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A big night for the Irish at the Golden Globes as Cillian Murphy takes home the Best Actor award for his incredible performance in Oppenheimer, direct...
Is theatre etiquette dying out?
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and Comedian Pat Shortt joins us to talk about the do’s and more importantly don’ts when it comes to theatre etiquette.
All-Ireland Club football Semi Final goes ahead in bad fog
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lot happening in the All-Ireland Club Semi finals over the weekend while in the FA cup, Arsenal were left disappointed by a Liverpool team minus Sal...
Jobs forecast in the property sector for 2024
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the jobs forecast in the property sector for 2024 with Avril Clare the Managing Director, Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd.
Child maintenance payments could be taken at source by revenue
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Child maintenance payments could be taken at source by revenue we hear what this means for one parent families with Keith Walsh family law solicitor.
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning was Fionnan Sheahan – Ireland Editor, Independent.ie , Brid Sm...
Tinsel town moves West
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tinsel town moves West, we take a look at the film and tv boom in the Mid-West region with Regional film manager in the Mid-West.
Friday Food with Gary O'Hanlon
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's 'Friday Food' chef Gary O’Hanlon will be talking us through how to make a delicious chicken puttanesca.All with thanks to Cully &...
Minister criticizes portion sizes in restaurants
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let them eat cake, as long as it’s a small portion: We’ll hear about Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue approach to food waste and reaction...
John Duggan previews the weekend of sport
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
FA Cup third round and the club football All-Ireland semi-finals John Duggan joined us to preview the weekend sport.
Gardai patrol Dublin 4 centre intended for asylum seekers
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gardai have taken to patrolling a new center intended for Asylum seekers amid fears of targeting by anti-immigrant protestors. To get the latest Ivan ...
How can we deal with depression in January.
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the evenings are darker and it is harder for some people to see light in their daily lives. How can we deal with depression in January? To tell us...
Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison today
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison today, we’ll get the latest live from Johannesburg with Bernadette Wicks Reporter with Eye Witness...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Mission to Burnley'
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Fardy brings us more viewing recommendations for the new year and today he features 'Mission to Burnley' in this week's Boxed.
What are you right when returning Christmas presents?
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having second thoughts about Christmas presents? Consumer expert Sinead Ryan will breakdown your rights when returning Christmas presents.
Shane Hannon on young sporting prodigies
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Luke Littler making it to the final of the World Championship in Darts, Shane Hannon from Off The Ball looks at other young sporting prodigies
New President of the European Southern Observatory’s Council.
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Tom Ray joins us following his appointment as President of the European Southern Observatory’s Council.
Unsealed Epstein documents implicate big names
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unsealed Epstein documents implicate big names while Trump heads to the Supreme Court, we get the latest from the US with Terry Sheridan Managing Edit...
War in Ukraine ongoing for almost two years now
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A mediated exchange by the United Arab Emirates has seen a total of 230 Ukrainian people released from Russian captivity. With Ukraine releasing 248 R...
Does dry January make tough month tougher?
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does dry January give you a new lease of life or make an already tough month tougher? We’ll speak to one woman who tried 30 days of no alcohol and n...
Why are cafes across the country closing?
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A spate of small cafe closures across the country has left many questioning what kind of issues are facing the industry giving the busyness of the Chr...
Disney no longer has rights to its infamous character Mickey Mouse
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disney no longer has rights to its infamous character Mickey Mouse, which has allowed us to see the cartoon in a brand-new light. We want to know what...
A tense situation between Lebanon and Israel
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After the break, a tense situation remains between Lebanon and Israel as fears grow of a conflict spillover. We get the latest from Alistair Bunkall&n...
Cutting edge visitor attraction with big plans
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur Paddy Dunning Founder and CEO of The Giant Company explains his latest venture, a giant digital statue with big plans.
State to pay for doctors to train in the North if they take up work after qualifying
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
State to pay for doctors to train in the North if they take up work after qualifying. We get more on this and reaction with Chris Luke Columnist with ...
Family of Imelda Keenan urge the police to upgrade her case to a murder
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imelda Keenan vanished without a trace in January 1993 in Waterford, leaving her family devastated and seeking answers for nearly 30 years. described ...
Inside Hollywood: Golden Globes Irish
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Hollywood: Golden Globes, Lisa Canon takes us through Ireland’s all star nominees.
Gardening with Paraic Horkan
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic tells us how to protect your garden plants from the frost and cold.
Styling your wardrobe for the New Year
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into a new year, we need to keep up with the new fashion trends. Aoife Duncian Image consultant, motivational speaker and owner of Style Bo...
US news update with Larry Donnelly
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In US news, the president of Harvard University has resigned after plagiarism allegations and Donald Trump appeals against Maine’s top election offi...
How reindeer chew their food while napping
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland joins us for this week's Green Scene and tells us how on how reindeer ch...
Motoring: Increased calls for lower speed limits
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hospital car parking charges, Garda traffic corps and increased calls for lower speed limits, all to discuss with transport consultant Conor Faughnan...
Why January is the best time to be booking your holidays
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why January is the best time to be booking your holidays and the brand new routes that are opening up this year. All up for discussion with Eoghan Cor...
A new year, a new career
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new year, a new career. We will be talking about how to reinvent ourselves in a new career throughout 2024 with Caroline Reidy Managing Director of ...
The Israeli army has said it is "prepared for any scenario" after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas's deputy chief,
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Israeli army has said it is "prepared for any scenario" after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas's deputy chief, raising fears the war in Gaza c...
Steps to make a lasting impact to your digital life in 2024
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kelly gives up with some simple steps you can take that will make a lasting impact to your digital life in 2024 .