The Pat Kenny Show

Reaction to Ursula Von der Leyen’s State of The Union speech

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We get a reaction to Ursula Von der Leyen’s State of The Union speech to the European Parliament with Frances Fitzgerald Irish MEP and vice-chair of...

RTE back in front of Oireachtas Media Committee today

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

RTE Board and Executive are back in front of the Oireachtas Media Committee today, To look ahead of what to expect from this appearance was Hugh O'C...

Is Glyphosate ruining our farms?

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glyphosate, a popular ingredient in many weed killers, has been found in many farms around the country. Is it time to ban the controversial pesticide?...

Tech with Jess Kelly

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk's tech correspondent, Jess Kelly, joined Pat to preview the new iPhone ahead of its launch this evening.

RTÉ will not publish names of their top 100 earners

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

RTE are not going to publish top 100 earners as they are set to appear tomorrow before the Oireachtas media committee. Fianna Fáil TD and chair ...

Michael Keegan Dolan on his new show 'How to be a Dancer in Seventy-Two Thousand Easy Lessons'

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Keegan - Dolan told Pat about his new show 'How to be a Dancer in Seventy-Two Thousand Easy Lessons' which will begin in the Pavillion Theatre...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has travelled to Russia via rail to meet with Vladimir Putin. Could an arms deal be on the horizon? Pat spoke to CEO of...

Fianna Fáil Think In is underway in Tipperary

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe, spoke to Pat about what's on the agenda for the Fianna Fáil Think in.

Vote of no confidence in Drew Harris to take place today.

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

President of the Garda Representative Association, Brendan O'Connor and Irish Times Crime & Security Editor, Conor Lally spoke to Pat about the vo...

Violence in Galway: 'It seems to have gotten out of hand'

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Local leaders have been sounding the alarm on escalating violence in Galway City.Pat spoke to Fianna Fail Councillor for Galway City East, Michael J C...

Limitless by Nuala Moore

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Irish open water swimmer and adventurer, Nuala Moore, spoke to Pat about her new book 'Limitless'.

David Carroll on Depaul's 2022 Annual Report

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Depaul’s 2022 annual report shows that Ireland's homelessness problem is escalating as key findings show a twofold increase compared to 2021. D...

Ask The Expert: Sustainable energy expert

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable energy expert Brian McIntyre of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland answers all your energy questions such as how you can make mor...

Why people like jobs in which they have control.

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical Psychotherapist co-host of the podcast, ‘Toughlove’ Stephanie Regan will be discussing why people like jobs in which they have control.

Famous Schumacher driving simulator coming to Dublin

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Famous Schumacher driving simulator coming to Dublin.  The simulator is part of the Timeless Exhibition, and is available for the show this Frida...

Remembering the victims of 9/11

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We find ourselves once again marking a sombre anniversary, 22 years since the 9/11 attacks that changed not only the United States but also the entire...

'The Joy Of Sweat' by Sarah Everts

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the new book "The Joy of Sweat," the reader embarks on a fascinating journey through the world of perspiration, unravelling the mysteries of this p...

A recap of a busy weekend of sport

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 It was a jam-packed weekend of sports for Ireland! We recap all the weekend's sporting events and discuss Ireland's performance with Kathleen Mc...

Morocco mourns earthquake victims as death toll passes 2,000 .

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Morocco mourns earthquake victims as death toll passes 2,000 . We get the latest on the situation with Dr Clare McCaughey who is an Irish Doctor ...

The science of extreme weather

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the science and real-world cost behind tsunamis, typhoons, and other extreme weather events with Kate Candy Irish national living in ...

Should the licence fee be replaced with a new universal media levy?

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new universal media levy that could be cheaper than the TV licence fee and collected by the Revenue Commissioners is being considered by the Coaliti...

Google is introducing new rules

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Google is introducing new rules that will require any political ads on its platforms to disclose if AI has been used. There are fears that the technol...

Could we see a ban of late night drink shots in bars

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is drinking into the early hours of the morning affecting violence on Dublin’s streets and could a ban on late-night shots in bars help with dealin...

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

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fail TD for Dublin North West , Craig...

All the sports news with Kathleen McNamee

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rugby World Cup Opener, France defeats Ireland in Euro 2024 qualifier, we get all the sports news with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the ...

Gareth Mullins brings us some real comfort food this week

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some real home comfort food this week! Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Anantara Marker Hotel talks us through a recipe for Classic Spaghett...

Government’s proposed planning legislation

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are we about to miss a golden opportunity to introduce a rules-based planning system? We discuss the government’s proposed planning legislation with...

Latest plan to tackle anti-social behaviour

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We debate the latest plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in Dublin’s inner city with Brendan O’Connor, President of the Garda Representative Asso...

'Finding Hope' a new book by Sinéad Moriarity

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We speak to best-selling author Sinéad Moriarity about her new children’s book ‘Finding Hope’.

Children as young as 15 are being tricked into becoming money mules

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Children as young as 15 are being tricked into becoming money mules as fraudsters use social media to target Irish students. Just how has this been do...

Three Books: Louise Cooney on her three favourite books

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Louise Cooney, the renowned Irish fashion, travel, and lifestyle blogger joined Pat to share her top three favourite books that have captured her hear...

Science with Luke: How weight loss drugs work

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do the weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy work and how their makers Novo Nordisk is now worth more than all of Denmark? Luke O'Neill Professor o...

What must be done to provide sufficient care to elderly people?

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a continuously increasing aging population, what must be done to provide sufficient care to elderly people?  Pat discussed this with Profess...

Ukraine reels after Russian missile strikes kill 17 people

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine reels after Russian missile strikes kill 17 people. We speak to Lara Marlowe Paris-based author and Contributor to the Irish Times joined Pat ...

Social media rulebook for businesses

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To discuss the social media policies in workplaces with Pat was Damien McCarthy  CEO of HR Consultancy Firm, HR Buddy.

What is the crème de la crème of sporting chants?

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a young boy is reduced to tears by ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, we can’t help but wonder: What's the absolute crème de la crème of sporting...

RTÉ executive pay increased 10% last year as deficit rose to €2.8m

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

RTÉ is grappling with financial difficulties, and the government is considering providing interim funding with conditions attached, while also p...

One in five 16-year-old boys have had trouble with a gambling habit

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A report looking at Irish students' gambling activities has shown one in five 16-year-old boys has had trouble with a gambling habit. To discuss ...

The Long Game: Inside Sinn Féin

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This morning Pat was joined on the show by Author and Journalist Aoife Moore to discuss her new book 'The Long Game: Inside Sinn Féin'.

Will we see a reform of the child benefit system?

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could a second tier of child benefit lift 40,000 children out of poverty? To discuss this further Pat spoke to Karen Kiernan, CEO of One Family Irelan...

Gardening : Sunny September gardening jobs

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens tells us what jobs you can undertake in your garden during September...

Concerns over safety as Rugby World Cup kicks off

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, there are rising concerns over safety.  For more on this Pat spoke to Naomi O'Leary Irish Times Europ...

Inside Hollywood: Florence Pugh

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taking Tinseltown by storm, Lisa Cannon takes a dive into Florence Pugh’s meteoric rise to fame in this week's 'Inside Hollywood'.

All the news from the USA with Terry Sheridan

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former Proud Boys chairman receives the longest sentence so far handed down for the January 6th riots.  We get all the news and reaction statesid...

Should we be housing refugees in tents at Stradbally

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

750 Ukranian refugees are being housed in glamping tents from Electric Picnic. Concerns have been expressed by many about the tent's suitability as em...

Green Scene: Cooling in the Eastern Pacific Ocean

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard of global warming but what do you know about Pacific cooling, Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ir...

Will new speed limits combat fatalities on Irish roads?

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will new speed limits combat fatalities on Irish roads? Authorities embark on a mission to lower speed limits on the roads as a response to the rising...

Is vaping worse than smoking ?

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is vaping worse than smoking? We debate on the show with Dr. Garrett McGovern GP Specializing in Addiction Medication and also Dr. Emmet O'Brien ...

Richard Bruton on his intention to retire

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Bruton has announced his intention to retire at the next general election. He has served as a councillor, senator, TD, and Minister who played...

International Day of Charity

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow is International Day of Charity, chosen as such to mark the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on how Irish...

Is the service station becoming the new town square?

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s about 1200 fuel stations in Ireland – and counting – and while all offer fuel (petrol and diesel) most will also provide snacks, hot cof...

Tech: Cyberbullying is on the rise

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Kelly joins us to discuss how parents can take a more mindful approach to protecting their children from cyberbullying.

International Epilepsy congress taking place in Dublin

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Future in Epilepsy and International epilepsy congress taking place in Dublin until tomorrow in the Convention Centre. Pat was joined on the show by P...

Author Paul Lynch gives insights into his award-nominated work

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Booker Prize Nominee Paul Lynch discusses his life and offers insights into his award-nominated work which depicts life in Ireland under a totalitaria...

Objections are lodged to large scale development in Balbriggan

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As objections are lodged to large-scale development in Balbriggan we discuss if the complaints are merited  with Kevin Tolan Planning consultant ...

The Gilligan Tapes by Jason O'Toole

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of Ireland’s most notorious and feared criminals speaks on the record for the very first time in a startling and chilling new book published to ...

PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne resigns ‘with immediate effect’

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne resigns ‘with immediate effect’. For more on this Pat spoke to Aex Kane Former director of communications for the...

A mother’s yearlong effort to secure a place for her son in a special ed secondary school

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Marita Coyne's efforts to secure a school place for her child with a disability are to no avail as her child has yet to be given suitable access to sc...

ESRI suggesting 14% pay hikes as an inflation busting measure

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ESRI suggests 14% pay hikes as an inflation-busting measure but is it counter-intuitive?   To discuss with Pat was JP McMahon, Chef, Author and r...

Ask The Expert: On hearing health

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our expert this morning was Orla Walsh Audiologist and Audiology Director at Specsavers and she answered listeners' questions on hearing health.

John Kelleher on his new documentary 'The Artist and the Wall of Death'

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Producer John Kelleher joins us to talk through his new documentary The Artist and the Wall of Death.

Library protests, book burning and banning!

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Library protests, book burning, and banning! What we can learn from the lead-up to World War II. Speaking to Pat was Ciarán O’Connor Senior An...

The best places to stay in France for the Rugby World Cup

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Travel Editor for the Irish Independent, Pól Ó Conghaile, joined us this morning to talk through the best places to stay in France around the World ...

Tough sentencing for Capitol Hill Rioters

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tough sentencing for Capitol Hill Rioters, The Burning Man Festival in floods and what is Rudy Giuliani hiding?  We get the latest updates from t...

What is the best way to reduce speeding on roads?

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Increased penalty points and stricter rules are on the cards to prevent road deaths – but what is the best way to reduce speeding on roads? 

A look back on the weekend of sport

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal's triumph Soenderby's remarkable victory and all the weekend sports with Eoin Sheahan.

Author Linwood Barclay on his new book 'The Lie Maker'

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This morning on the show, Linwood Barclay joined Pat to chat about his new book, 'The Lie Maker'.

Large class sizes have an impact on childhood learning

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Primary school classroom numbers are rising across the country with a main focus on classroom numbers in rural Ireland. What does this mean for our ch...

Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week

01 Sep 2023

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A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat live from the Aviva Stadium today was Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communica...

What can be done to tackle crime in the capital?

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Williams, Special Correspondent for the Irish Independent and Crime Author joined Pat live from the Aviva Stadium to discuss what can be done to ...

Andrea Corr with an enticing performance

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here today to celebrate 10 years of Pat Kenny on Newstalk, with an enticing performance is Andrea Corr, Irish singer, songwriter and actress.

Bubbles and Cocktails with Gareth Mullins

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He promised us that he’s going to pop bubbles and celebrate, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel joined Pat live from the Aviva ...

Keith Barry, the mastermind behind all things magic

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Experience the unbelievable with Keith Barry, the mastermind behind all things magic. Get ready to be astonished as he unveils his mind-bending mental...

Singer Songwriter, Brad Heidi prepares to perform at Electric Picnic

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Heidi, Galway Based singer songwriter joined Pat as he prepares to perform at Electric Picnic this weekend and we get a special performance from ...

Paul Reid on the 4th meeting of the Citizen’s Assembly

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the 4th meeting of the Citizen’s Assembly on drug use this weekend, Pat was joined by Chair of the Assembly Paul Reid to discuss the focus ...

The latest on the Vera Pauw controversy

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee joined Pat live from the Aviva Stadium to talk us through the latest development in the Vera Pauw scandal and all th...

Tánaiste Micheál Martin on the new electoral changes

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A busy week with electoral reform, more TDs with some winners and some losers on the political spectrum.Pat was joined by Tánaiste, Minister for Fore...

Householders urged to take renters

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New data collected during census 2022 shows that 21% of Irish Householders have two or more spare rooms in their homes, prompting calls for homeowners...

Luba Healy on the ongoing war in Ukraine

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The ongoing war in Ukraine has seen many people lose their lives and their homes. Some have gone as far as to trek across Europe to rescue their loved...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Hijack'

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Boxed we take a look at Idris Elba's 'Hijack', a suspenseful series with unexpected twists, where an ordinary negotiator becomes an unlikely h...

International Overdose Awareness Day

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose whilst also remembering, without stigma, those who have ...

Would you leave a match before the final whistle ?

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Man United fans are the Premier League’s worst for leaving matches before the final whistle, a poll found Is it ever acceptable to leave a match bef...

Crackdowns on TV ‘dodgy boxes’ is under way

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a tougher clampdown on the way for users of the dodgy box, we discuss what the implications might be for illegal streamers with Adrian Weckler Te...

Draft guidelines aim to restrict city households to one parking spot

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Draft guidelines aim to restrict city households to one parking spot to enhance housing density. With reaction to these proposed guidelines was&n...

The courses that are in demand for this year college students

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst a flurry of excitement of thousands of students receiving their college offers yesterday, we dissect this year’s points and look at the cours...

Non invasive procedures knows as tweakments

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enhancing people’s appearance using non-invasive procedures, today we are discussing tweakments with Professor Catriona Ryan, Consultant Dermat...

What kind of summer did the tourism sector have?

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Concerns were raised by those in the tourism industry at the start of the summer about the lack of hotel beds across the country and the impact that c...

Gardening : Planning & Planting for Autumn

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Planning & Planting for Autumn, Winter and spring Colour from Flower Bulbs. Paraic Horkan Paraic Horkan Horticulturist and keen Gardener - Gradua...

Why healthy separations are important

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the impact of having an amicable separation for your children's future relationships with Stephaine Regan Regan Clinical Psychotherapist, A...

FAI decides not to renew Vera Pauw’s contract.

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vera Pauw’s reign as Republic of Ireland Football Manager comes to an end after four years. We get the latest from Kathleen McNamee.

Miss Justice Marie Baker, Chairperson Of ‘An Coimisiún Toghcahin’

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the long-awaited boundary draw this morning, TDs across the country now know where they stand ahead of the next election. Joining Pat this ...

The important work of The Gavin Glynn Foundation

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and we hear about the important work of The Gavin Flynn Foundation with John Glynn. Also, we spoke to Ni...

Inside Hollywood: Filmmaker Billy Wilder

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into the movies of Austrian-born Filmmaker Billy Wilder, director of ‘’Some Like It Hot’’ and ‘’Sunset Boulevard’’ in thi...

An Garda Síochána's upper age limit set to rise significantly

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Garda Síochána's upper age limit is set to rise significantly in a bid to boost recruitment, potentially reaching 45-50 years of age. With reacti...

Electoral Commission releases review

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a long wait, we will be discussing the release of today’s boundary redraw with Sean Defoe  Bauer Media’s Political Correspondent a...

Green Scene: Sharks on cocaine

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A group of researchers at the University of Lyon in France have found that crocodiles can recognise distress in babies, chimpanzees, and bonobos. We d...

Debating the issue of religion in schools 

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With over half of the respondents of the Amarach research conducted by Newstalk are very or somewhat concerned about the level of catholic patronage ...

Using lessons from the pandemic to treat climate change

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We learned lessons from the pandemic about how to treat an emergency globally, why are we not applying this to climate change? We heard from Sadhbh O’...

3 in 10 said their child spends 3-5 hours on their device outside of school

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our tech slot this morning, Jess Kelly joins us to talk about phones for back to school and the latest from the Amarach research which shows t...

Why accountants are leaving in their droves

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With many Accountants looking to emigrate, we hear why not enough young accountants are staying in the country. Speaking to Pat this morning was ...