The Pat Kenny Show

Hostage release will happen 'early on Monday morning', says Israel

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli hostages are returning home after two years in captivity. All living Israeli hostages have now been handed over with the remains of last hosta...

A look back on the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sinéad Gibney Dublin Rathdown TD, Social Democrats Spokesperson for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Spor...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

10 Oct 2025

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Gareth Mullins talks us through some delicious baked goods with cinnamon buns and rum spiced fruit buns. 

Some of the myths around injuries and running

10 Oct 2025

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Jenny Branigan chartered physiotherapist joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss some of the myths around injuries and running.

A look ahead to the weekend of sport

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A big weekend ahead for Irish soccer as we gear up for a World Cup qualifier against Portugal, and Shamrock Rovers set to take on Shelbourne FC – w...

John Simpson on the Trump peace deal for Gaza

10 Oct 2025

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Broadcaster, Author and Presenter of ‘Unspun World’ on BBC World John Simpson gives his take on the Trump peace deal for Gaza.

Are family influencers business savvy or exploiting their kids?

10 Oct 2025

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Family influencers are almost exclusively female and aged between 25-35. We ask the question is posting your children, family fun and happy memories a...

Israel’s government ratify peace deal with Hamas

10 Oct 2025

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Israel’s government have ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 h...

Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

09 Oct 2025

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Has Joe Wicks bitten off more that he can chew, as he targets protein bars in his latest documentary. We discuss this and more with David Robert Grime...

Boxed With John Fardy: Black Rabbit'

09 Oct 2025

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Jude Law and Jason Bateman are working-class brothers Jake (Law) and Vince (Bateman) Friedkin from Coney Island. They grew up in what we assume from r...

The latest news stateside!

09 Oct 2025

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The peace process continues as President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the peace deal. Former FBI Director J...

The 2025 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology

09 Oct 2025

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2025 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology goes to immunology for the discovery of a key controller of the immune system that stops autoimmune diseas...

Israel and Hamas agree to long-awaited ceasefire

09 Oct 2025

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Both Israel and Hamas have said they have agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal. We get the latest on this morning's breaking news with ...

“Picasso: From the Studio” opens at the National Gallery of Ireland

09 Oct 2025

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“Picasso: From the Studio” opens at the National Gallery of Ireland, which offers a once in a generation opportunity to see this collection of wor...

The challenges faced by dyslexic students

09 Oct 2025

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October is dyslexia awareness month. Pat was joined on the by Rosie Bisset CEO of Dyslexia Ireland and senior cycle student Sive O’Brien to talk abo...

Gardening Stories: Hellbrunn Palace garden

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hellbrunn Palace garden surrounded by a wall with 60 hectares of park and less than 20 minutes by bicycle from the city centre of Salzburg. Art histor...

Is peace within reach for Gaza?

08 Oct 2025

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Two years on from the attacks of October 7th, could the end of the brutal conflict it sparked be in sight? President Donald Trump believes so, saying ...

Author and former state pathologist Marie Cassidy on her new book

08 Oct 2025

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Author and former state pathologist Marie Cassidy joins us now to discuss her newest novel ‘Deadly Evidence’, a sequel to her bestselling debut no...

Inside Hollywood: Halloween Season with Stephen King - The Horror Master!

08 Oct 2025

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Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Executive Producer for ‘Spotlight' delves into the best horror movie on this week's Inside Hollywood.

Budget 2026 and it's position in the global economy

08 Oct 2025

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As the government sets out our budget. We ask where does it fit into the position of the global economy? All to discuss with Martin Wolf, Chief Econom...

More reaction to Budget 2026

08 Oct 2025

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Yesterday afternoon, Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe announced the details of Budget 2026. While last year’s pre-election budget was widely des...

Green Scene: Painting zebra stripes on cows could repel insects

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists have discovered that biochar can actively break down pollutants without any additional chemicals. This could have major implications for th...

What can solar power do directly for you and your EV?

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Using solar panels to provide your car’s charge. What can solar power do directly for you and your EV? Also how will the budget impact commuters and...

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Budget 2026

08 Oct 2025

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In the background of an upended Presidential Election, Ministers Pascal Donohoe and Jack Chambers presented Budget 2026. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin ...

Tech: A review of the Oura 4 ring fitness tracker

07 Oct 2025

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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Oura 4 the ring fitness tracker and answers listeners tech queries.

What do the public want from Budget 2026?

07 Oct 2025

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What do the public want from Budget 2026? Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter went out and about to ask the people on the street and in businesses.

Two-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks carried out by Hamas

07 Oct 2025

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Following the October 7th attacks carried out by Hamas and several other militant groups back in 2023, 251 hostages were taken by the Hamas led milita...

Why do some people steal your thunder at life events?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do people steal other people's moments? What's going on? What dynamics?   Why do some people steal your thunder at life events like...

Comedian and bestselling author Bob Mortimer on his new book

07 Oct 2025

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Comedian and bestselling author Bob Mortimer joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss his brand-new novel, ‘The Long Shoe’.

Should working from home be a legal right?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s second most populous state of Victoria is planning another groundbreaking move. A law giving workers in both the private and public sect...

Micheál Martin’s leadership hangs in the balance

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With just hours to go before the government announce their 2026 budget, political focus remains Jim Gavin's departure from the presidential election.&...

Sunbed Association calls for government not to ban sunbeds

07 Oct 2025

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The Sunbed Association, who represent regulated sunbed businesses owners across the country, is calling on the Government not to impose a ban on regul...

Sean Defoe looks ahead to Budget 2026

07 Oct 2025

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Fallout for Fine Fáil and what to expect in this year’s budget. All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Le...

Gisele Pelicot returns to court in France

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frenchwoman Gilese Pelicot has returned to court as one of her rapists appeals their conviction. Catherine Porter is at the trial and brings us the la...

Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher on Jim Gavin's exit from presidential race

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher after Jim Gavin’s dramatic exit from the Presidential race. 

Minister Norma Foley reaction to Jim Gavin leaving presidential race

06 Oct 2025

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Norma Foley TD, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Fianna Fáil, Kerry gives her reaction to the new that Jim Gavin is no longer run...

Priscilla Presley on her memoir 'Softly As I Leave You'

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1967, then Priscilla Beaulieu married Elvis Presley. The couple shared one daughter, the late Lisa Marie. Priscilla Presley's long awaited memoir '...

Bláthnaid Raleigh, activist and survivor of rape on her book 'Aftermath'

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

n 2019 Bláthnaid Raleigh was out on a night out with her friends like most young people when her life changed forever.  After a night out with h...

A preview of the weekend of sport

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time now to look back over a busy weekend in sport. With Cork City and Shamrock Rovers through to the FAI cup finals, Liverpool losing three consecuti...

More reaction as Jim Gavin leaves presidential race

06 Oct 2025

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With Jim Gavin out of the presidential race, what does that mean for Michael Martin’s leadership within Fianna Fáil? All to discuss with Derek Moon...

Creating safe offline spaces for young people

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we hear more and more warnings about what young people are seeing online and the ease of access to disturbing material online, how can we help take...

New 2025 property salary survey

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Demand for quality property talent continues to outstrip supply. This is resulting in wage inflation and the requirement for employers to be more inve...

Jim Gavin out of the race for president

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Late last night Fianna Fail's candidate for president, Jim Gavin withdrew from the presidential election. It followed reporting in Saturday Irish Inde...

A look back on the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hildergarde Naughton, FG, Galway West TD - Minister of State attending cabinet with responsibility for Disability, David Cullinane, SF, Waterford TD –...

Are joint accounts going out of date for couples?

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to wealth manager Moneyfarm joint accounts are beginning to go out of date. Some 44% in a long term relationship thinking they are outdated....

Friday National Potato Day with Gareth Mullins

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its National Potato Day so Gareth Mullins talks us through some of the best potato dishes. 

People are now waiting long periods for an ADHD assessment

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its estimated that 10 percent of people in Ireland have access to ADHD treatment. But those numbers don’t reflect the current demand.  With an ...

"Russia will not stop until they are forced to do so"

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Russia will not stop until they are forced to do so – that was the opening remark from Danish Prime Minister at a European Leaders summit.  EU ...

Should weight loss jabs be the first used to tackle obesity?

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

THE European Association for the study of obesity has issued new guidelines stating weight loss drugs should be the first treatment for patients. Euro...

Looking ahead now to a busy weekend in sport

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League back this weekend with a thrilling lineup including Chelsea vs. Liverpool. F1 goes to Singapore for the Grand Prix, and an exciting...

How the recent changes to property tax will impact homeowners

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent changes to Ireland's Local Property Tax. Properties valued up to €525,000 will see an increase of between €5 and €25 annually, while tho...

Storm Amy is approaching Ireland today

03 Oct 2025

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Storm Amy is approaching Ireland today, bringing heavy rain and strong to gale-force winds with a risk of power outages and significant travel disrupt...

When a trip to the US nearly broke the GAA

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All eyes were on Dublin for the NFL game in Croke Park last Sunday.7.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the Steelers beat the Vikings, making it the ...

Criminals target people in recovery scams

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Investment scam victim conned out of €150k as criminals target people in recovery scams. Swindle involves panicked customers losing more money on to...

The complexities of clothes returns and refunds

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We buy so many clothes but return a lot of them. We discuss the complexities of returns/refunds with Laura Jordan, Image and Brand Consultant own...

Who serves to benefit from a prolonged US government shutdown?

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The United States government remains shutdown as neither side have been able to reach agreement on continuing to fund the government. With thousands o...

The remarkable collection of wildlife inside the m50

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We might think of Dublin city being built up, noisy and devoid of anything but humans going about their business. But the reality could be nothing fur...

Thant Myint-U award winning Historian, Writer and conservationist

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the early 1960s, the United Nations was regarded as Humankind’s best hope for ending war. A peaceful world seemed possible. In Peacemaker, T...

Israel’s interception of the flotilla heading towards Gaza

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla say the Israeli navy has begun intercepting their vessels. Israel stopped a total of 14 flotill...

We hear about sustainability in sports

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From venues and sporting events to equipment and travel, sport, like every industry, has an environmental impact. As the climate continues to change, ...

Many children not been seen for their crucial developmental checks

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some children are not being seen for their crucial child developmental checks. While parents in some parts of the country find it hard to access these...

Should the family home should be exempt from inheritance tax?

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

According to a new survey, a majority of people believe that the family home should be exempt from inheritance tax. The survey also found that many ar...

The gardens of Alcatraz

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people know Alcatraz as the infamous prison in San Francisco Bay, a place of punishment, isolation, and harsh living. Yet the story of the island...

Katherine Zappone on her new memoir

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In June of 2020, Katherine Zappone stepped down as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. A latecomer to elected politics, Zappone was first nominat...

The cost of living bad news keep on coming!

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

VHI, Laya and Irish Life Health (ILH) recently announced further rate increases from the 1st of October. For VHI and ILH, the average increase will be...

Inside Hollywood: The classic family movie 'Toy Story'

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Cannon, TV Host and Executive Producer for ‘Spotlight’ takes a look at the family favourite movie 'Toy Story.

Job turnover is at a record high

01 Oct 2025

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Why job turnover at Irish workplaces has surged to a record high? All to discuss with Donal O’ Donoghue, MD Sanderson Recruitment.

Reporting from on the ground in Kyiv

01 Oct 2025

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European leaders are meeting in Copenhagen today to discuss continued support for Ukraine. It follows one of the largest attacks of the war over the w...

Today's political news

01 Oct 2025

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin is among several EU leaders gathering in Denmark today for an informal European council meeting to discuss defence and drone...

Green Scene: Our moon is rusting!

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the Green Scene this week our Moon is rusting and it could be Earth’s fault. We also hear how scientists used AI to create a brand-new virus, an...

A broken process for the ‘surrender’ of driving licenses

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Daft, broken process for the ‘surrender’ of driving licenses. There are about 11,000 cases per year where a driver is disqualified. That can be fo...

Alastair Campbell discusses US shut down and Gaza peace deal

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US shut down, Tony Blair in Gaza peace deal and what next for the Labour party. All to discuss with Alastair Campbell writer and mental health campai...

Reaction to the first presidential three-way debate

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, the three candidates for the Presidency took to their first three-way debate on Virgin Media’s Tonight Show. We listen back to the highl...

Meta their new teen accounts in Ireland

30 Sep 2025

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Meta boss says Irish parents should take charge of kids’ Instagram and Facebook usage more. Launching new teen accounts in Ireland, Meta’s Global...

Only 13 men will begin their studies for the priesthood this autumn

30 Sep 2025

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Only 13 men will begin their studies for the priesthood this autumn. The number is down from 21 last year and takes the total number of Seminaria...

A new film reimagines a jury debate of a trial of Ian Bailey

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new film, 'Re Creation' imagines the debate in the jury room following the trail of Ian Baily for the murder of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier. Joinin...

Is Bali the tropical paradise that social media portrays it to be?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bali has become on the most popular holiday destinations in recent years. With a tropical climate all year around alongside lively beach clubs, relaxi...

A US peace plan for Gaza has been welcomed

30 Sep 2025

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A US peace plan for Gaza has been welcomed by European and Middle eastern leaders. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to accept it. &nb...

Local Authority Performance Indicator Report findings

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We take look at new figures contained in 2024 ‘Local Authority Performance Indicator Report’ from National Oversight and Audit Commission. The fin...

A new strategy to reduce STIs

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years sexually transmitted diseases are trending downward across the board. However herpes is the one that remains high despite increased te...

Ask the Expert: World heart day

29 Sep 2025

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Today is World Heart Day and Consultant Cardiologist from the Beacon Hospital, Dr David Burke, answers your heart questions as well as bringing us up ...

Reaction from Offaly as Shane Lowry holes decisive putt to win the Ryder Cup

29 Sep 2025

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Newstalk reporter Henry McKean was in Offaly to bring us all the reaction as Shane Lowry holes the decisive putt which saw Europe win the Ryder Cup.

Man keeping women is when women take care of men's emotional needs

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As male social circles shrink, female partners say they have to meet more social and emotional needs. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist j...

Owner of 2210 Patisserie Una Leonard on her second book

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What started as an empty shop window in Mullingar has now resulted in a thriving business with two locations, and hopefully another bestselling book, ...

Who actually has what when it comes to military strength?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Zelensky warns of a destructive arms race, just who has what when it comes to military equipment and people? Declan Power, Defence and Security Ana...

Public cancer patients being denied new drugs

29 Sep 2025

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A leading oncologist has warned that public patients are being denied ­powerful new cancer drugs which could keep them alive for longer or in some ca...

Europe takes home yet another Ryder Cup win

29 Sep 2025

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Europe takes home yet another Ryder Cup win, and England come out on top in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. A look back on the weekend's sporting actio...

Will new synchronized traffic lights in Copenhagen help cyclists around the city?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you cycle across Dublin city if you were met with green lights all the way?  Well, cyclists in Copenhagen are about to get just that! A new...

Apple may stop shipping its products to the EU

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is now calling for reforms to EU anti-monopoly legislation and claims they may stop shipping some of their products to the EU if no changes are ...

Garda investigation is underway following Finglas deaths

29 Sep 2025

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A garda investigation is underway after the bodies of a man and a young child were found in a house on Saturday. Sarah Burns, News Reporter with The I...

A look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Ciara Doherty was Séan Fleming, Fianna Fáil, Laois TD. Chair of the Oirea...

What are the biggest barriers facing women in business? 

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The number of women in the labor market has dramatically increased in the past few years with double the figures in recent times.  Despite the in...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Mullins talks through classic New York cheesecake and the beloved apple crumble.

Sailing, kayaking and watercycling on the River Liffey

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin's city dwellers walk past it every day, workers orient themselves by it's geography, but how many of us in the Capital can actually say we've b...

Advice on treating headlice

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Head lice is one thing that most parents have to deal with at some point in time. As schools return, so does the regular check for nits and a letter f...

A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport!

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking ahead now to a busy weekend in sport, the 45th Ryder Cup begins today, Team USA will be hosting Team Europe in Farmingdale, New York. England ...

Donald Trump offers up more late night tariffs

26 Sep 2025

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In a late night post, Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs pharmaceutical products. However, there was very little detail provided in his 62 word post...

Ciaran Cannon, President of Cycling Ireland

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past number of days but the rate of road deaths in Ireland almost equal to the number of deaths over the same period in 2024. Three people di...

One of the most bizarre stories came at Notts County football club

26 Sep 2025

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Tom Brady at Birmingham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McIlhenney at Wrexham. When it comes to unusual owners of football clubs, there have been some really r...

Will budget 2026 help with childcare costs?

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the budget for 2026 just around the corner, childcare costs are on the high agenda for the government this year. Minister for Children Norma Fole...