The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
The three Oscar winners who refused their Oscars
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get reaction to 2024 Oscar nominees and we hear the story of the three Oscar winners who refused to accept their academy awards and why? Joining Pa...
Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire deal
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire deal as the US carry out fresh strikes against the Houthis. We get the latest from Paul Rogers Emeri...
Donald Trump has won the key New Hampshire Primary
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump has won the key New Hampshire Primary, we get the latest with Larry Donnelly, University of Galway Law Lecturer and Columnist with the jo...
How animals survive extreme cold
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about extreme measures animals survive extreme cold. Also up for discussion a new start-up using animal bones to make meat and cut carbon emi...
Advice on how to claim your tax reliefs
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irish PAYE workers are missing out on millions in unclaimed tax reliefs each year, we have advice on how to get that money back! Pat was joined this m...
RTE Board to face calls to quit over Toy Show fiasco.
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RTE Board to face calls to quit over Toy Show fiasco. Five current board members were in situ when the flop musical ran, with a loss of €2.2m. We g...
Tech with Jess: The new Samsung S24
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new s24 is here and Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent reviews it for us.
Dept of Education spent almost €3m posting wage slips last year
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It cost the Department Of Education almost 3 million euro to post pay slips to staff last year, despite pledging to address these costs as matter of u...
What do the Irish have to look forward to in the Oscar nominations?
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Brian Lloyd Movies Editor for Entertainment.ie about what Ireland should be expecting in nominations.
Grocery shops and pharmacies will have to accept cash
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grocery shops and pharmacies will have to accept cash as part of a new plan to keep physical money in the economy. Will this keep a cashless society a...
The Israeli army says 24 of its soldiers were killed in Gaza on Monday
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Israeli army says 24 of its soldiers were killed in Gaza on Monday - making it the deadliest day for Israeli forces since the start of their groun...
What kind of etiquette do we expect at gigs?
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Performers running late, taking videos and talking during quiet songs. Just what kind of etiquette do we expect at gigs? To discuss Pat was joined by...
Kids in Irish schools are more bilingual than ever
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kids in Irish schools are more bilingual than ever before with Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Afrikans and Zula being heard in the classroom...
Fashion influencer Emma McEvoy aka Emma Noodle
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion influencer Emma McEvoy aka Emma Noodle tells us about taking the plunge into being a full-time fashion content creator.
Nicola Sturgeon is under pressure as Covid families 'considering' criminal probe
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Sturgeon is under pressure as Covid families are 'considering' criminal probe. We get the latest on this with Catriona Stewart, Columnist with ...
Are cars getting too big for the road?
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new report, new cars are growing wider by 1cm every two years, what does that mean for our roads, parking spaces and pedestrians? We he...
Ask The Expert: How do our brains work?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our expert this morning was Timothy Lynch Consultant neurologist at the Mater hospital and Clinical Director of the Dublin Neurological Ins...
How do we set boundaries with our housemates?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dirty dishes, clothes everywhere and loud noises, how do we set boundaries with our housemates? We get advice from Stephanie Regan Clinica...
Top tips for renewing your health insurance cover
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to renew or set up your health insurance? We will have the top tips for you with Dermot Goode Of Total Health Cover (A Lockton Company).&n...
Ron DeSantis has ended his campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ron DeSantis has ended his campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination and endorsed his rival, Donald Trump. This now leaves Nikki Haley as Tr...
Jackie and Coco: A new documentary on Coco's Law and how it came to be
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2021 marked the first time in the history of the State that a law was passed with someone's name ascribed to it. Coco's Law was the result of years of...
The Tusk vs Duda showdown
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about a new confrontation between both Donald Tusk’s and President Andrzej Duda. Speaking to Pat this morning was Kamil Tchorek  ...
Ian Bailey passes away at 66
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Bailey, the chief suspect in the Sophie Toscan Du Plantier murder has died suddenly at the age of 66, the journalist always protested his in...
Ireland’s men’s hockey team qualify for the Olympics
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s men’s hockey team qualify for the Olympics while a controversial decision over a goal overshadowed the Senior Hurling Club final. Kathle...
The increase in social housing being bought by the state
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aspiring homeowners do not stand a fighting chance at owning their own home due to the increase in social housing being bought by the state . We ...
The aftermath of Storm Isha
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
235,000 people remain without power, delays to train services following debris on the line, Dublin airport flight cancellations & significant stru...
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this week was Philip Ryan, Political Editor with The Irish Independent...
40% of children in secondary school faced cyberbullying during the last school year
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
40% of children in secondary school faced cyberbullying during the last school year. What happen outside school gets into the class room too. We ...
Left blind after the Omagh bombings Claire Bowes on living life with no regrets
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty six years ago Claire Bowes lost her sight in the Omagh bombing. Since then she has gone on to graduate from both a degree and a masters, open h...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, talks us through how to make a Thai green Vegetable curry and fragrant jasmine rice.Friday...
A look ahead to the busy weekend of sport
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connacht take on Bristol Bears tonight. In premier league news, Arsenal will face Crystal Palace while Brentford are up against Nott’m For...
Palestine’s ambassador to Ireland
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Palestine’s Ambassador to Ireland Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid joined Pat on the show today to discuss the ongoing conflict.
Ireland is Full, 'Plantation' and 'Scams we debunk the language of conspiracies
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have seen scuffles at Racket Hall between the Gardai and protesters as 16 Asylum seekers, women and children tried to seek refuge. Phrase...
Inside Hollywood: The career of Emma Stone
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at the career of Emma Stone ‘ a trailblazer at awards season in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood' with Lisa Cannon TV H...
One third of shops sign up for bottle money back scheme
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just one third of shops have signed up for a new scheme which will see cash handed out in exchange for empty plastic bottles. Pat spoke to Vincent Jen...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Fool Me Once'
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New Harlan Coben Netflix hit Fool Me Once features in this weeks Boxed with Screentime Presenter John Fardy.
We hear from a UNICEF spokesperson who has just left Gaza
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sewage on the streets, overcrowding and amputations without anesthetic: We hear from a UNICEF spokesperson who has just left Gaza. Tess Ingram, U...
Donald Trump is back in court
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In US news, Donald Trump is back in court for a defamation trial while also in the running for the US 2024 election. We get the latest sta...
COVID 19 treatments that are helping patients now
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we gear up for the COVDO-19 inquiry, Professor Luke O’Neill looks at what happened during the pandemic in terms of treatments that were bein...
The business of: Cinema
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cinema takings soared in Ireland last year . Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam looks at the business of cinema. All with thanks to Croke Park ...
73% of irish workers are considering a new job
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
73% of irish workers are considering a new job we hear why and what the flood of job seekers may mean for competition on the job market? Pat was joine...
Navigating the dangers of working in a conflict zone
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A former Army Ranger tells how to navigate the dangers of working in a conflict zone. Speaking to Pat this morning was Danny Cluskey Former Army ...
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...