The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
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 .
How to make resolutions and keep them!
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forget the hysteria around New Years resolutions, Stephanie Regan joins us to tell us how to make resolutions and keep them!
With a UK election looming, did Rishi Sunak keep his promise on his five pledges?
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a UK election looming, did Rishi Sunak keep his promise on his five pledges? Enda Brady joins us to take a look at the looming year in UK politic...
The annual January trolley crisis is looming
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From hospital trollies to hospital food, we will look at what to expect from the Irish health sector this year with Paul Cullen Irish Times Health Edi...
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 ...