The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Boxed with John Fardy: 'The House Of Guinness'
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Fardy Presenter of Screentime takes a look at 'The House Of Guinness'. The news Netflix drama series which explores the legacy of the Guinness fa...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moldova heads to the polls this weekend in an election that could decide whether it moves closer to EU membership or Russia and Russia is peddling dis...
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin heads to Canada today to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney following his attendance at the UN General Assembly. Joinin...
A rise in demand for instant access to drugs
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear about the sale of drugs on the dark web, but what if it's actually just as easy to order drugs, as it is to order a pizza to your door? ...
Luke O’ Neill debunks the dangerous and unsafe myths said by Donald Trump
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is no evidence that taking paracetamol causes autism. The painkiller acetaminophen or paracetamol is one of the most widely taken drugs during p...
Miriam Hussey on her book 'Light Up'
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miriam Hussey helps us unlock our ‘inner pharmacy’ as we discuss her new book, ‘Light Up’.
Sustainability of the TV and film industry
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability journalist Jo Linehan, take a look at sustainability of tv and film industry.
Will the budget bring tax breaks for developers?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As budget day looms closer, the Taoiseach has announced that second homes will not fall under the first-time buyers' scheme. However, hous...
Nearly 8 in 10 employers are now using AI in recruiting
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how Nearly 8 in 10 employers are now using AI in recruiting. Ivan discussed this further with Managing Director of Futurewise and and is an...
Consultant Dermatologist Niki Ralph on Skincare awareness month
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Niki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists joined Ivan in studio to discuss skincare awareness month.
Campaigning kicks off for the Presidential election
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the first full day in campaigning for the Presidential election with all three candidates taking to the campaign trail across the country....
Gardening stories: The Pheonix park
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any European capital and remains one of Dublin’s greatest assets, a place of pasture...
Travel: The great political sites and museums you can visit!
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a political junkie, and you want to take your hobby on holiday, what are the great political sites you can actually visit? Pól Ó Congh...
Reaction to Trump's address to the United Nations assembly
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, Donald Trump delivered his address to the United Nations assembly leaving world leaders aghast at some of his remarks. Trump criticiz...
Singer songwriter Gavin James on his new album
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Singer songwriter Gavin James joined Ivan in studio to chat about his new album 'Goldrush.
Inside Hollywood: Seven starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two detectives, a murderer and seven deadly sins. The 1995 film ‘Seven’ is a dark thriller featuring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey and G...
Traitors Ireland finished up last night after infighting, lying and tears
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traitors Ireland finished up last night after infighting, lying and tears but who came out on top and why was this the most successful programme on RT...
Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip continues
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip continues as hospitals in the territory buckle under the pressure of the number of casualties. For the l...
Nominations close for the presidential election at noon
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nominations for the Presidential Election close at 12 noon today. Three candidates are confirmed for the ballot paper with Maria Steen two short for a...
Green Scene: Increased volcanic activity from melting ice
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists have established a link between exposure to air pollution and increased risk of developing Lewy body dementia. Also volcanic eruptions coul...
How do pubs fit into the social lives of the next generation?
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The consumption of alcohol in Ireland is not as high as it used to be, and alcohol-free beers have increased by 150 per cent over the past five years....
A call introduce curfews in Dublin City Centre!
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There has been a call to introduce curfews in Dublin City Centre to deal with antisocial behaviour and violent incidents. But not everyone agrees this...
The growing number of first-generation Funeral Directors
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Twomey from O'Connors funeral home in Cork’s North Gate Bridge quit his job to pursue his dream as a funeral director. Joe is part of the g...
What invasive species have we got living here?
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Besides the recent sightings of the Asian hornet, what other invasive species have we got living here? All to chat with John Kelly, Invasive Species...
Rural pubs are diversifying like never before!
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Innovate or die, that's the new rule of thumb for rural pubs around Ireland who are diversifying like never before. But will film screenings and ...
World leaders gather for the UN General Assembly
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World leaders are in New York for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, among them Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris. Newsta...
' A family Succession' first four Guinness family generations
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A family Succession. the true Story of the struggle to create the world’s largest brewery. Arthur Edward Guinness the Great-Great-Great-Great-Grand...
The fake science from Trump on autism
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump yesterday held a press conference alongside this Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jnr. During that conference Dona...
The latest on the presidency race
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Sheridan admits defeat and left-wing parties distance themselves from Catherine Connolly’s remarks on Hamas, Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor wi...
Radical changes to the waste-collection system!
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bin companies could be taking responsibility for an entire geographic area rather than competing for customers on the same street. Could this i...
Movember’s Real Face of Men’s Health report findings
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Movember’s Real Face of Men’s Health report draws on new research to reveal a concerning picture of men’s health in Ireland The report find...
Netanyahu to meet Trump today
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump later today to discuss the US Administration’s 21-point plan to e...
Friend groups and how to deal with being left out
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we feel when we know we have been left out? From a WhatsApp group, a social event– planned holiday. How do you react? What is going on e...
Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent brings us all the motoring news and updates. We hear how 61% of Irish drivers say their next ...
The fabulous pharmacist new book ‘Love Your Vulva’!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Dowling, the fabulous pharmacist and author joined Ciara in studio to discuss her new book ‘Love Your Vulva’!
Ask The Expert: On employment contracts
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our expert today was Julie Galbraith, Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland. Julie explained what our contract should look like and wha...
John King CNN’s Anchor and Chief National Correspondent
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A memorial service for Charlie Kirk took place in Arizona yesterday with both his widow and President Donald Trump. CNN’s John King brings us full a...
We look back on a busy weekend of sport!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look back on a busy weekend of sport. With Kate O’Connor securing a silver medal in Tokyo, England and Canada through to the Women’s Rugby Worl...
Dublin Airport had to deal with two major issues over the weekend
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin Airport had to deal with two major issues over the weekend. An evacuation of Terminal 2 over the weekend and a cyber attack on a check in provi...
Deadline for presidential nominations looms
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This morning we take a look into the presidential election as the deadline for nominations approaches. Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan will...
Rent pressure zones cause a mass exodus of landlords
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The announcement of nation-wide rent pressure zones has triggered a mass exodus of landlords from the market. A real estate alliance report...
Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week. Joining Pat live from The Townhall Theatre in Westport was Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Rose Conw...
Importance of keeping the Irish language alive?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, there seems to be a revival or surge in the amount of people wanting to learn Irish and especially with the popularity of Irish speaking ban...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins brings us two classic Irish recipes. A Smoked haddock Chowder celebrates fantastic Irish smoked Haddock and also a apple black berry c...
The traitors Ireland and a banished faithful!
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The traitors and a banished faithful. Patrick Hughes restaurant owner Westport and a faithful from The Traitors Ireland joined Pat on the show today ...
A deep dive next into Westport history
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
History, Industry and much more, we take a deep dive next into Westport history with local Historian James Kelly.
A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking ahead to this weekend in sport, the Premiere League back again this weekend with an exciting lineup with a Merseyside derby set for Saturday, ...
Michael Ring looks back on over forty years in elected politics
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After over forty years in public office, Michael Ring bowed out at General Election 2024. Michael joins us in Westport to look back at his career and...
Henry McKean reports from the final day of the Ploughing Championship
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final day of the Ploughing Championship in Screggan just outside Tullamore and Henry McKean is there for us.
Taking in the coastal sights on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, Pat went out on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay to hear about the history of this coastal town. From St Patrick throwing a bell down his mount...
How Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like so many parts of the country, Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis. Many people are now returning to the county due to the emerg...
A look into Trump and Starmers press conference
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a dive into British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald trump's press conference during his state visit. They glossed ove...
Author Jung Chang on her new book' Fly Wild Swans'
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Jung Chang on escaping communist China and adjusting to life in Britain. All featured in the follow on to her best selling memoir Wild Swans ic...
The first recorded hole-in-one in golf achieved by Tom Morris Jnr
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday marked the 156th anniversary of the first recorded hole-in-one in golf, achieved by Tom Morris Jnr at the Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Mor...
Professor John Crown on cancer treatments developments
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat this morning was Professor John Crown Consultant medical oncologist St Vincent's Hospital Group Professor of Translational Cancer Res...
Jimmy Kimmel removed from his late night show
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Kimmel removed from his late night show after threats from media commissioner following comments made about Charlie Kirk. Pat discusses this mov...
We get reaction to President Trump UK state visit
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A busy agenda ahead for trump on his state visit to the UK. Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World gives us reaction to the state vi...
Aidan Quinn and Louisa Harland star in 'The Walsh Sisters'
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The six-part RTE TV series The Walsh Sisters is based on Marian Keyes' best-selling novels Rachel’s Holiday and Anybody Out There. It follows five s...
Human remains found in the search for missing boy
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor, The Irish Times brings us the latest as Gardaí discover human remains in the the search for a missing boy in ...
How to make weddings more sustainable
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weddings can generate a significant amount of waste, including single-use plastic wedding favours and accessories, food waste from meals, and emission...
Minister Paschal Donohue on the forthcoming budget
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presidential election, the budget and returning to the Dáil. All to discuss with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue.
Gardening stories with Diarmuid Gavin: From the ploughing championship
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat live from the Ploughing championship to answer all your gardening questions was Diarmuid Gavin award award-winning garden desi...
Best-selling Author, Heather Morris, on her new book “The Wish”
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heather Morris, known for writing powerful books about hope and resilience and her bestselling book ‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’, has another book...
Pressure Mounts on Israel as U.N concludes genocide being committed in Gaza.
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure is mounting on the international community to take action after a UN commission of inquiry announced on Tuesday that Israel is carrying out g...
Inside Hollywood Paying Tribute to Robert Redford and Goodfellas.
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Inside Hollywood we're diving headfirst into one of the greatest films ever made. No debate. Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas. It's not just a ...
Why do doctors sometimes fail us ? And can AI save lives ? Author and Doctor Charlotte Blease on her new book
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What role can AI play in the future of medicine? Health researcher and author DR. Charlotte blease believes it’s time to be engaging in conversation...
Four arrested protesting the arrival of Donald Trump. What to expect from his state visit to the UK today.
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump begins his first full day of engagements on his second State visit to the United Kingdom. Four were arrested last night for ...
All the motoring news with Conor Faughnan
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carguments' Spouses are the Most Annoying Passengers, and it can end relationships, according to research And the RSA is issuing study results t...
Green Scene: Gene Editing and Lab-grown glow-in-the-dark plants !
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the green scene, we are talking all about gene editing Pat and Ruth explore enhanced polo ponies, agricultural animals, and glow-in-the-d...
The prime suspect in the Madeleine Mccann disappearance is due to be released from German prison today.
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Brückner, the man German authorities have named as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is set to be released from p...
Pharmacies experiencing an alarming level of crime
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmacies are increasingly dealing with crime. That’s according to a survey conducted by the Irish Pharmacy Union. The survey found that a third of...
Stephanie Regan busts the love myths with facts!
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t go to bed on an argument and love is all you need! Clinical Psychotherapist and Co-Host of the Tough Love Podcast Stephanie Regan busts the l...
Apple’s shiny new gadgets
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Weckler, Tech editor, Irish and Sunday Independent and Big Tech Show podcast presenter brings us all the tech news and updates. Adrian tells us...
The trial of Soldier F begins in Belfast
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The trial of Soldier F begins in Belfast charged with murder and attempted murder on Bloody Sunday. Freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson brought us up...
What exactly is the future of business in Ireland?
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The EU-US relationship has undergone a number of geopolitical shifts since the start of this year. Most notably, the agreement of 15% trade tariffs ba...
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza says UN Commission
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A UN Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. We get the latest on this with Fawaz Gerges, Pro...
Is there a need to ease the planning rules for farmer’s children?
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows that there is massive support from the public to ease the planning rules for farmer’s children. According to the latest Farm...
All the Irish political news updates
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eoin Hayes has found himself at the centre of another controversy, this time for wearing blackface at a 2009 Halloween party. Political Editor, The Ir...
President Trump to make second UK state visit later today
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Later today, US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump will arrive for their visit to the UK. Trump will be making his second s...
Conor Murray reflects on the highs and lows of his career
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Limerick native, Conor Murray, is an Irish Rugby Union legend who made his name as an all-conquering scrum-half for Munster, Ireland and the British a...
Depaul highlights a stark year for homeless figures
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depaul this morning launches its 2024 Impact report highlighting the almost 10,000 people it helped last year among 50,000 interventions. Their CEO, D...
Ask The Expert: On Auto-enrolment pension savings scheme
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auto-enrolment is a new pension savings scheme for certain employees who are not paying into a pension. They will be automatically included in the sch...
How important is a part time job?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the part time job dying? How important is a part time job? Are young people looking for them or are they relying on the bank of mum and dad? Do the...
What is the Tik Tok shop?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The social media platform where people share videos from tales to trends. But the latest addition to the app, Tik Tok shop Ireland, has allowed Irish ...
Why do girls underperform at Leaving Cert higher level math compared to boys
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since the introduction of project math in 2012, the proportion of females getting a H1 has declined significantly, with roughly two-thirds of H1’s ...
The impact of the Irish presidency on the international stage
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the campaign for the presidential election begins to heat up, the focus on the office often tends towards the domestic role of An Uachtarain. Howev...
Leo Varadkar on his book 'Speaking My Mind'
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Varadkar, Former Taoiseach joined Pat this morning to chat about his book 'Speaking My Mind'.
Interviewing Pope Leo
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pope Leo criticised corporate pay packages that offer executives much higher salaries than their employees in excerpts from his first media interview ...
We get all the latest on the presidential race!
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look into the presidential race as the battle continues this morning for independents as they look for support to become the latest presiden...
A look back on the news stories of the week in our Friday Forum
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Whitmore TD, Wicklow, Social Democrats. Spokesperson for Climate, Energy and Biodiversity; and Spokesperson for Agriculture, Fionnán Sheahan...
What does the Enhanced Games mean traditional “clean” athletes going forward?
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Created by Australian businessman Aron D'Souza, the Enhanced Games, which are set to take place in Las Vegas from the 21st to the 24th of May next yea...
Japan set to employ robots to fill worker shortage
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Japan's biggest convenience store is looking to employ robots. It comes as the country faces a serious worker shortage in the country as a result...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins talks us through two slow-cooked comforting French dishes. On the menu today is Lamb Shank and Duck Leg.
Could we ever end up with a United Ireland?
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland and Britain’s relationship is as intertwined as it has so often been violent and traumatic. In these Divided Isles, the award-winning author...
A preview of the weekend of sport
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We now look ahead to what promises to be a busy weekend of sport, with the Irish women’s rugby team set to take the field for their World Cup Quarte...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets with British Prime Minister
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the UK this morning, Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss troubles legacy issues as well as support ...
Overcrowding and unmaintained facilities in local authority flat complexes in Dublin
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Residents of local authority flat complexes in Dublin are appealing for improved living conditions. They say there are issues with overcrowding,...
Boxed with John Fardy: Task
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Task is an American crime drama television miniseries created and written by Brad Ingelsby for HBO starring Mark Gruffalo. John Fardy gives us his tak...
Disinformation Slot with David Robert Grimes
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The rabbit-hole of wellness conspiracy theories of harmless hacks that quickly became dangerous in this week's disinformation slot. All to ...
US sprinter Dave Sime and the CIA
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 1950s the greatest all-round athlete on the planet was a college kid called Dave Sime, from Fair Lawn, New Jersey. After high school he kn...