The Pat Kenny Show
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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.
Family of Eve Cleary on their fight for more vigilance around risk assessment
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
21 year old Eve Cleary died hours after being discharged from hospital. Pat was joined on the show by Eve's mother Melanie about the case she took ag...
More students will secure degree courses outside of the CAO this September
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More students will secure degree courses outside of the CAO this September due to expansion of alternative pathways initiative. But what does this me...
Keith Wood to preview this evening's Six Nations game
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We were joined by Irish legend Keith Wood to preview the Six Nations which kicks off tonight and also to discuss what coming also in other sports at t...
Ranelagh tops list of clamping blackspots
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why people are more likely to get clamped in Ranelagh on a Thursday. Speaking to Pat this morning was Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor & Colum...
New book “Why Can’t I See My GP?”
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new book titled “Why Can’t I See My GP?” looks at testimonials from GPs around the world and why they have reached a crisis point. Do we have ...
Payment cuts are coming down the line for Ukrainian refugees
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Payment cuts are coming down the line for Ukrainian refugees. We get the latest from Craig Hughes Political Editor Irish Daily Mail.
Boxed With John Fardy features ' American Nightmare'
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix true-crime docuseries American Nightmare that will leave you captivated and enraged features in this weeks Boxed with John Fardy.
The bad boys of football
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following news of Marcus Rashford 12 -hour tequila bender, Shane Hannon reminds us of the bad boys of football
The do’s and don'ts when it comes to financial planning
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Merriman Financial Advisor & Founder of AskPaul.ie will be in studio to talk the do’s and don'ts when it comes to financial pl...
The world's first transport training facility for people with mobility issues
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world's first transport training facility for people with mobility issues is opening in April. Newstalk's Reporter Josh Crosbie we went to a previ...
A look into the report on RTE’s voluntary exit programme
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said the report into RTÉ's voluntary exit programmes demonstrates an "appalling disregard for the principles ...
David Sears’ Lost War Romance Juggernaut returns to Dublin Stage
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Sears’ Lost War Romance Juggernaut returns to Dublin Stage. David Sears’ rediscovered play set during the War of Independance, will be perf...
The Deposit Return Scheme comes into effect today
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Deposit Return Scheme to recycle plastic bottles and aluminum cans comes into effect today but how well will it work? To discuss further Pat ...
Frustration amongst farmers has come to the surface
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frustration amongst farmers has come to the surface: We speak to the IFA about why they are taking to the roads this evening in protest. Joining Pat t...
Gardening with Paraic Horkan
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist and Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens joins Pat today offering his best advice on pruning roses th...
Loved to Death: Can popular shows ruin real places?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Pat hears about the backlash against "Emily in Paris" as locals graffiti filming locations like Place de l’Estrapade to protest t...
Inside Hollywood: Jonathan Glazer
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Glazer is a director whose limited filmography over 23 years includes some of the most striking and bold filmmaking of the 21st century. Desp...
Report: 40 years on from the death of Ann Lovett with Barry Whyte
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Rose Lovett, a 15-year-old student from Granard, County Longford, Ireland, tragically passed away on January 31, 1984, while in labour next to a g...
The race is on: Dublin's bid for Anti-Money Laundering Agency
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat investigates the competitive race to host the new EU anti-money laundering agency, with cities from Riga to Madrid vying for the prestigious posit...
Breaking point: are legal delays endangering doctors?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A critical report by the Medical Protection Society, highlights the severe impact of medical negligence case delays on doctors' mental health, driving...
Green Scene: Tiny Giants - how microbes are shaping our health and seas
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Green Scene, Pat dives into the transformative world of microbes, spotlighting a new antibiotic discovery and their role in coral protect...
Will Universal Music pull the plug on TikTok?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Newstalk Tech Correspondent, Jess Kelly examine Universal Music Group's (UMG) standoff with TikTok, threatening to pull its song catalog over...
"If you're not funding the RSA, it's both a bad policy and a bad signal."
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant joins Pat this week to explain why the Road Safety Authority is asking the government for more financial support.
The best towns for work-life balance in Ireland
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Castlebar has been named the best town in Ireland for work-life balance, a recent survey finds. Donegal Person of the Year Noel Cunningham, together w...
Tech with Jess: the latest IOS update
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent talks to Pat about the latest IOS update, the biggest in years and she answers your tech questions.
Rishi Sunak declares he fasts for 36 hours but is this healthy?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is intermittent fasting the latest trend in dieting? Orla Walsh, Registered Dietitian from Orla Walsh Nutrition joins Pat in studio to discuss the pro...
Are more people moving abroad permanently?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last year, we have heard that more people are making the decision to permanently leave Ireland but do the figures tell that story? Joining Pa...
US Update with Marion McKeon
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There has been no shortage of news when it comes to Trump in this American election year. US Correspondent for The Business Post, Marion McKeon weighs...
Daily water use has grown by over 40 million litres in the Greater Dublin area
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uisce Éireann appeals to the public to conserve water as demand in Greater Dublin Area reaches critical levels - but how do you do that? Angela Ryan,...
PRSI loophole could see employers paying staff more to take State pension
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New PRSI Rules could see employers encouraging staff over 66 to take the State pension to split the benefit of lower PRSI charges. Munro O’Dwyer, Pa...
Is Taylor Swift influencing American politics?
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
30 percent of Americans under 35 say they’d be more likely to back a Presidential candidate supported by Taylor Swift – But just how powerful is t...
'Inside the Crime' returns for a brand new season with Frank Greaney
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Greaney and his team are back with this award-winning podcast telling the story of Una Lynskey. The civil servant disappeared minutes from her h...
Record year for taxi driver complaints
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2023 was a record year for the number of complaints against taxi drivers with overcharging, a refusal to accept cards as payment and bad behaviour amo...
Breaking News: VHI price increase
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
VHI have increased their premiums for the third time in a year. Dermot Goode, insurance expert at Total Health joins Pat to explain how this may impac...
60 people a day face prosecution for not paying TV licence
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent spoke to Pat about the soaring rate of unpaid TV licences and prosecutions as the list ...
Missing Persons or My Grandmother's Secrets with Clair Wills
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Clair was in her twenties, she learned she had a cousin she never met. Born in a mother and baby home in 1950's Ireland, her cousin grew up in an...
Ask the Expert: Eye Health
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This morning Pat was joined by Dr. Arthur Cummings, Medical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Wellington Eye Clinic to address your vision ne...
A look back on the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look back on the big news stories of the week in our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was FG Senator Mary Seery Kearney Dublin South Cen...
World prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the Holocaust, six million Jews were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. As the world prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial...
The hidden cost of hospital overcrowding
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With hospitals across the country packed with trollies we examine the hidden cost of overcrowding with Paul O’Connor, Consultant anesthetist a...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Gareth Mullins will be talking us through how to make a spiced chicken with mint sauce in the air fryer.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.
State likely to suspend signing of new hotel contracts for Ukrainians
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the government likely to suspend the signing of new contracts with hotels to accommodate Ukrainians we examine the potential impact with Jack Ho...
We look forward to a busy weekend of sport
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We look forward to a busy weekend of sport with all the weekends FA cup action which sees Tottenham play Man City while Aston Villa travel to Sta...
How 3D printing can help with your feet issues
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podiatrist from the CureSpa Clinic in Goatstown joined Pat in studio this morning to explain how Having issues with your feet, 3D printing could ...
Minister Pascal Donohoe on pay, policing and future of the party
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Public Expenditure, President of the Eurogroup. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Central Pascal Donohoe joined Pat in studio this morning to ...
The science of taste
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taste is something we take for granted but what is the actual science of taste. Luke O Neill looks at taste, smell and what DNA has to do with it
The business of: Gyms
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at the business of gyms.All with thanks to Croke Park Meetings & Events.
Report: Anti social behaviour on our public transport
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our reporter Josh Crosbie met with passengers and staff of Dublin Bus to talk about safety and anti-social behaviour.
Shane Hannon takes a look at the week that was Saudi sport
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Hannon takes a look at the week that was Saudi sportincluding Rafa Nadal’s Saudi deal and Snooker’s Saudi 23rd ‘Golden Ball.
Sustainable holiday destinations
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Linehan, Editor of CLIMATE Sunday Times Ireland / Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine / Founder of GAFF Shop shares some sustain...
Is it time we decriminalised drug possession?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
is it time we decriminalised drug possession? We discuss this with Dr Garrett McGovern, Medical director of priority medical clinic in dundrum GP spec...
Wedding trends for 2024
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear the 2024 wedding trends to watch for newly engaged couples with Sara Kennedy Award Winning Expert Author/ Irish Wedding blog.
Continued fallout from Toy Show the Musical
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Toy Show Musical doomed from the start, we hear about RTE’s latest woes with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor of Independent.ie and also Niamh Smyth, ...
Garden jobs after the recent storms
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan tells us what to do in your garden after the recent storms and the danger posed by dying ash trees.
Most Dublin school children who drink obtain alcohol from their parents and other adults
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new report examining the nature and extent of alcohol use within North County Dublin found that most Dublin school children obtain alcohol from thei...
Johnny Ward, Adventurer on his world travels
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Ward, Adventurer & Blogger with One Step 4Ward is the only person in the world to visit every single country, climb the seven summits ...
New cars coming in 2024
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of upgrading your motor this year? We hear about all the new cars coming in 2024 with Geraldine Herbert Sunday Independent Motoring Editor an...
The final draft text of the AI Act to be voted on today
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final draft of the EU’s AI act is due to be voted on today. We hear what is in the act and how might it impact us with Barry Scannell, Senior So...