The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
The 16-year-old darts hero
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 16-year-old darts hero and a surprise win for Ulster over Leinster Kathleen McNamee joins us next for our sports review.
Israel signals a new phase of military offensive in Gaza
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel signals a new phase of military offensive in Gaza. We get the latest from Duncan Bulivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keepi...
2024 will be a big year for national and international politics
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It will be a big year for national and international politics we take a look at the year ahead with Louise Burne Political Correspondent, Irish ...
The big sustainable Christmas clean up
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Right so, Christmas is over. Let’s start the big sustainable clean up. Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland ...
Toll increases have come into effect across the country
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Toll increases have come into effect across the country but is the increase too much for those already struggling in a cost of living crisis?Peadar T...
Our Friday Forum looks back at the biggest stories of the year
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Friday Forum is bringing you the biggest stories of the year – from RTE Flip flops to Dublin Riots we will be going through the news that made h...
IFA elects its first female Deputy President
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The IFA elects its first female Deputy President. We hear from Alice Doyle Deputy President of the Irish Farmers Association...
Comedian Michael Fry takes a look at the iconic moments from the year
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From ATM’s giving out free money to mysterious holes showing up on Dublin beaches, we’ll be talking about the iconic moments from 2023 with comedi...
Christmas food with Gareth Mullins
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel joined Pat with two desserts, Bailey's tiramisu and Christmas trifle with panettone, cherr...
Dublin poet Mikey Cullen on becoming TikTok Viral
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From a viral TikTok to the face of a Guinness and to a debut single. Dublin poet Mikey Cullen who has been making waves in 2023 joined us on the show.
Over 13,000 people will be experiencing homelessness this Christmas
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Christmas over 13,000 people will be experiencing homelessness. Alice Leahy, director of Alice Leahy Trust joined Pat on the show this morning.....
How to manage tummy conditions during the excess of Christmas
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Deirdre O’Donovan, Consultant Gastroenterologist at Blackrock Clinic in Dublin joined Pat to discuss how to manage tummy conditions during ...
A preview of the weekend's sporting action
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The clash at the top! Liverpool take on Arsenal this weekend at Anfield. Off The Ball’s Mick McCarthy joined us to preview the weekend in Spor...
Francis Brennan on how he is getting ready for Christmas
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and TV personality, Francis Brennan tells us how he is getting ready for Christmas!
Is there a possible solution between Israel and Palestine?
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conflict between Israel and Palestine has seen a total of 20,000 Palestinian people lose their lives since the war began. We will be talking about...
Church of England priests perform officially sanctioned blessings of same-sex partnerships
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Church of England priests were able to perform officially sanctioned blessings of same-sex partnerships for the first time from Saturday night at 12pm...
Larry Donnelly gives his views of the past year in America
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Criminal trials, foreign policy question marks, and an economy on the up, Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with T...
Shane Hannon with some of the quirkiest sports stories from the year
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Swifties at the NFL to Rubialies refusing to step down after an inappropriate moment, Shane Hannon joined us to talk through the quirky sports st...
Luke O’Neill on the top science breakthroughs in 2023
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College takes us through top science breakthroughs in 2023.
Hot manage kids and emotions over Christmas?
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of presents and late nights could lead to a tsunami of emotions, Child Psychotherapist Dr. Colman Noctor will break down how to manage children d...
Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich on a ceasefire
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich joins us in studio to discuss the latest news in Gaza including the ‘serious negotiations’ taking pl...
How to have a more sustainable Christmas
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year it’s important to be mindful of what we purchase as it can also be the most wasteful time ...
Josh Crosbie meets those dealing with the public on a night out
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The festivities are well and truly underway, with many people finishing up work today or tomorrow. The pubs and restaurants are full of Christmas part...
Dermatology - Pre-wedding-prep for brides to be
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hear from one of Ireland's leading dermatologists, Professor Catriona Ryan as she shares the best pre-wedding-prep for brides-to-be. &nb...
Leo Varadkar falls victim to Russian prank call
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scam calls are on the rise and no one knows that better than the Taoiseach, we’ll get the latest on his Russian prank call with Paul Hosford, P...
Gardening: Mistletoe at Christmas
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mistletoe at Christmas and things to do in the garden this week. Paraic Horkan Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Ga...
The unnecessary stress of Christmas
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Jarlath Regan joins us in studio to talk about the unnecessary stress of Christmas, the do’s and don’t with last minute gifting and the e...
Year in review UK politics and showbiz
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A royal family in turmoil, Covid inquiries, political resignations and comeback kids. We look back on another crazy year in the UK with Enda Brady fro...
Inside Hollywood: A festive favourite Elf
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at classic festive movie A Christmas Carol and family favourite Elf..
Protecting sexual health over the festive period
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With STIs on the rise again, we hear advice on protecting sexual health over the festive period with Dr Aisling Loy, Consultant in Genito-Urinary Medi...
Cabinet meet today to approve the new proposed road traffic bill
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cabinet meet today to approve the new proposed road traffic bill and we look at the reallocation of Dublin City Centre road space to buses and ask if ...
Waterford has been crowned European City of Christmas 2024
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Waterford has been crowned European City of Christmas 2024 by an international Jury who described Ireland’s oldest city as an “extraordinary jewel...
How chinstrap penguins are champion nappers
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bird feeders might help boost garden birds immunity and how chinstrap penguins are champion nappers. All up for discussion in this week's 'Green...
Dealing with grief at Christmas
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh Fitzpatrick Psychologist and author of tell me the truth about loss shares her advice on Living with the loss of a loved one at Christmas&n...
Fears for HSE as our medics in exodus to Australia
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fears for HSE as our medics in exodus to Australia, figures leaving for Oz up by 982, the Irish Daily Mail has revealed. We speak to Chris Luke Column...
The big tech stories of 2023
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI, Tech Job Losses and Social Media Regulation Were Just Some Of The Bit Tech Stories Of 2023 and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings...
TV and movie picks for Christmas
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TV and movie picks for Christmas, we’ll have all the best picks over the festive period with Rory Cashin Entertainment Editor for Joe.ie.
Managing joint and arthritis pain over the Christmas period
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor of Rheumatology Gaye Cunnane Professor of Rheumatology at Trinity College Dublin and St James Hospital and Director of Health and Wellbeing ...
Just back from an EU Parliament trip to Rafah MEP Barry Andrews
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just back from an EU Parliament trip to Rafah, MEP Barry Andrews joined Pat in studio. He witnessed first hand the delays to aid packages and he spoke...
Face Down: The Disappearance of Thomas Niedermay
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new documentary tells the shocking story of a German businessman kidnapped and murdered by the IRA. David Blake Knox tells Pat the story of Thomas N...
Finding love at Christmas!
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding love at Christmas! Stephanie Regan joins us to discuss how you could find love or your next partner over Christmas and the New Year Season.
New HSE investigation into the death of 16-year-old Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HSE CEO Bernard Gloster has ordered an investigation into the death of Aoife Johnston, who died from sepsis after waiting 12 hours on a trolley in Uni...
How to get your house Christmas ready!
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s nearly upon us now but you can still get those last-minute bits done around the house before Christmas Day. Anne Marie Kingston from Sage Declu...
A volcano has erupted in the South of Iceland
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A volcano has erupted in the South of Iceland after weeks of intense activity in the area. For the latest on the current situation Pat spoke to T...
Tom Magee from Liberty Saints Rugby on the lack of green space in Dublin 8
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A follow on from our item last week on the lack of green spaces in the Dublin 8 area - Tom Magee from Liberty Saints Rugby joined Pat in studio to dis...
Ask The Expert: On financial planning for 2024
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ask The Expert: On financial planning for 2024 with Financial Planner Paul Merriman.
The trials and tribulations faced by women during war.
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The trials and tribulations faced by women during war. To discuss Pat was joined this morning by journalist and author, Lara Marlowe. &nbs...
Travel with Pól Ó Conghaile
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New trails opening, events for 2024, walking routes, hotels and some trends, we get loads of travel recommendations with Pól Ó Conghaile ...
A call to stop paving over your garden
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paving your front garden might make parking your car easier, but Dublin City Council have warned paving is wreaking havoc on Dublin’s waters. Pat sp...
The latest on the war in Israel with Prof Scott Lucas
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hamas health officials say at least 90 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli in northern Gaza. We get the latest on the war in Israel from Scott Lu...
A 2024 political preview with Ivan Yates
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our 2024 political predictions with Broadcaster and Former Minister Ivan Yates
A review of the weekend of sport
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Arsenal are on top of the Premier League after Liverpool are held to a scoreless draw at Anfield while Munster are in trouble in the Champions Cup Dig...
Gardaí have said the fire at a hotel in Galway may have been set deliberately
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An investigation is under way after a fire broke out at the Ross Lake House hotel in Co Galway. The hotel in Rosscahill, which has not been in use for...
Christmas time is not always an easy time for people.
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas time is not always an easy time for people. For those suffering this time of year, Rachel Morrogh, CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre to...
Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik joined us in studio
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik joined us in studio to discuss the future of her party as well as the fire in Galway over the weekend.
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Marian Harkin TD Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Billy Kel...
Spending Christmas in tents and on the streets
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spending Christmas in tents and on the streets, our Reporter Josh Crosbie takes a walk around our capital city where so many will have a very differen...
Some Christmas reading recommendations
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Grace Cassidy brings us her ultimate Christmas book guide from children's books, to comedy, to crime. Caroline's list includes‘Karma’...
Friday Christmas Food with Gareth Mullins
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To glaze or not to glaze? And will it be the rolled and boned, a crown or the full bird? Gareth Mullins takes us through cooking your turkey, ham and ...
Israel has told the United States that the war to crush Hamas will last months
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Israel has told the United States that the war to crush Hamas will last months. We get the latest from Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Rela...
Over eight thousand children don’t have a green area to play sports
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No home grounds is the norm for those living in the liberties: we’ll be looking at why over eight thousand children don’t have a green area to pla...
This years' biggest podcast listens
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aideen Finnegan Podcast Producer with The Irish Times joined Pat in studio to chat with some podcast recommendations.Aideen's Choices....My Ther...
Warnings against buying e-scooters for kids this Christmas
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There have been warnings against buying e-scooters for kids this Christmas. To discuss this further we spoke to Ciaran Cuffe.
Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Bear'
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A brilliant young chef from the fine-dining world is forced to return home to run his local family sandwich shop in The Bear, the Disney TV...
Mother and Stepfather of missing girl Amy Fitzpatrick
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Fitzpatrick’s disappeared on New Years day in Spain in 2008 her mother and her stepfather Dave talked to Pat this morning on the show.
The Oxford History of British and Irish Catholicism
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We examine five centuries of Catholicism and it’s many surprising truths with UCD Professor John McCafferty in a new book 'The Oxford History of Bri...
Legislation for the use of facial recognition technology by Gardai will be published today
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The outline of legislation which would allow gardaí to use Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) will be published today. we’ll get the latest on wha...
Kinahan gang leader, Liam Byrne is returned to UK where he will stand trial for alleged firearms offences
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following Liam Byrnes’ arrest in Spain earlier this year. The UK's national crime agency said that 42-year-old Liam Byrne will stand trial for alleg...
How to cut back on our electronic waste this Christmas
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing says it’s December like drawers of used batteries, mystery wires and mismatched electrical items strewn all over the house. We’ll loo...
Veteran journalist John Simpson on the war in Israel
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He has reported from more than 30 war zones, interviewed world leaders at the height of their powers and been one of the leading voices of the BBC for...
Winter gardening with Paraic Horkan
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are loads of winter gardening jobs to be done and Paraic Horkan brings us a to do list today.
Leaving Cert science is to be made easier
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leaving Cert science is to be made easier as continual assessment will be added to the curriculum in 5th year. with more this change Pat spoke t...
The most successful Christmas movie of all time
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
his week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at the most successful Christmas movie of all time Home Alone.
How to deal with overindulgence at Christmas
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us will be overeating, drinking more than usual and fighting colds, flus and bugs in the coming weeks and days, we get expert advice on dealin...
Green Scene: How beavers are climate heroes
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Green Scene, we hear how beavers are climate heroes, and the possibility of getting solar energy from space!Also for the first time in ...
Dubliner Graham Dale has died on the frontline in Ukraine
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the sad news of Dubliner Graham Dale’s passing on the frontline in Ukraine we hear about his life on and off the battlefield with Neil Fetherst...
UN General Assembly has voted for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The UN General Assembly has voted for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, for more on this Pat spoke to Jotam Confino, Foreign Editor at Jew...
50 years of generosity from the Irish people and Trócaire .
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘A Giving Island’, we hear from Trócaire CEO Caoimhe de Barra about the book which celebrates 50 years of generosity from the Irish people and Tr...
The cost of car insurance claims is up
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of car insurance claims is up, so what does this mean for our premiums? Pat discusses this and more with Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant...
Tech with Jess
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The firm behind popular shooting game Fortnite has won an antitrust trial against Google after accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive practices. J...
Is there ever a good time to break up with someone?
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there ever a good time to break up with someone? Is it best to do so on special occasions-Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries? To get some insight ...
Cocaine addiction in rural communities
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Thursday Ear To The Ground showcased the story of Tullamore man Ian Sullivan and his battle with cocaine addiction. What started off as ...
Fire risks over Christmas
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas lights, open fires and the cooker on non-stop we speak to Fire Protection Officer Mark Doyle about fire risks to watch out for over Chris...
A UN vote to demand a humanitarian ceasefire is due amid
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A UN vote to demand a humanitarian ceasefire is due amid ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip. We bring you the latest from the Israel-Gaza war with Dun...
The process of buying a house in Ireland while living abroad?
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Barrett, Managing Director of Mortgage Navigators, explained the the complex but not impossible process of getting a mortgage while outside t...
Alanna Quinn Idris on the attack that left her permanently blind in one eye
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Man jailed over attack that left victim blind in one eye. We speak to Alanna Quinn Idris about the impact of the attack on her life and how she feels ...
Rishi Sunak appeared before the Covid committee yesterday
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rishi Sunak appeared before the Covid committee yesterday with more revelations about the UK Government's response to the pandemic. Enda Brady TRT Wor...
SSE Airtricity reduces electricity prices and gas tariffs
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SSE Airtricity reduces electricity prices and gas tariffs with experts promising a price war, Charlie Weston Personal Finances Editor with the Indepen...
Ask The Expert: On changing jobs
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of changing jobs? Our Monday expert Donal O’Donoghue MD at Sanderson Recruitment takes you through the dos and don’ts.
How to say NO during this festive season
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a lot of parties and events this festive season, Stephanie Regan joins us to talk us through how to say “NO” or “I just don’t want to” ...
Oh I wish it could have Christmas Sandwiches everyday
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this morning Bobby heard about the top spots where you can get your seasonal sambo with Aideen Kate Content Creator & Owner of True B...
Having alternative Christmas
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not everybody will be tucking into a traditional turkey and ham dinner and opening wrapped gifts on the 25th, our reporter Sarah Madden chats to peopl...
Ireland has a new world record in swimming
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland has a new world record in swimming thanks to Daniel Wiffen. The Armagh man broke the world record in 800-metre freestyle. Bobby spoke to Dane...
How are our shopping experience has changed
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With many people opting to shop online as opposed to in stores, we want to know if our shopping patterns have changed and what does that mean for futu...
Ministers look set to approve large cuts to benefits for Ukrainian refugees
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Ministers look set to approve large cuts to benefits for Ukrainian refugees we speak to Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae.
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Jonathan this morning was Colm Burke TD – Fine Gael TD for Cork North ...
Keeping our pets safe this festive season
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Christmas just around the corner, we will be talking about how to keep our pets safe this festive season.
Are people still cross border shopping for Christmas?
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cross Border Shopping is something that’s been around for years, but are we still making the trip to Northern Ireland. Our reporter Sheila Naughton...
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions Cup will kick off this weekend but not for Ronan O'Gara who has received a touchline ban ahead of La Rochelle's clash against Leinster. ...
An RSV wave that has left Crumlin Children’s Hospital ‘swamped
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from a consultant working on the frontline of an RSV wave that has left Crumlin Children’s Hospital ‘swamped’. Speaking to Jonathan this...