The Pat Kenny Show
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Kilmore West playground was burnt out last night
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night, a fire was started in Kilmore West playground. The newly opened playground saw parts of it burnt out. After at least six years of pushing ...
Paul Willams on his new book ' Crooks 2'
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here to take us through an inside look at some of the biggest crime stories and scandals in Irish history is crime journalist and author Paul Williams...
Lung cancer the deadliest cancer in Ireland
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Ireland with an estimated 1900 deaths per annum and its the second most common cancer in Ireland for women. Whi...
Trump calls for a vote to release Epstein files
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump says he “has nothing to hide” as he calls for a vote to release Epstein files. Pat discusses this and more with Brett Bruen, President of th...
The communities affected by the weekend’s tragic crash
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Communities in Ardee, Carrickmacross, Drumconrath and Lanarkshire in Scotland have been devastated following a car crash which claimed the lives of fi...
A look back on a brilliant weekend of sport!
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
here were scenes of joy and jubilation in Budapest last night as Ireland defeated Hungary 3 nil. Ireland’s world cup dream remains alive and well af...
Henry McKean met Troy Parrott's friends and family
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night people all around Ireland were celebrating Ireland's win against Hungary and the man of the moment Troy Parrott!Henry McKean met Troy Parro...
New report finds Ireland needs to rebalance our energy policy
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new report has found that Ireland's energy policy needs to be rebalanced to meet the needs of its citizens. With rising costs in electricity prices ...
Car crash which claimed the lives of five young people in County Louth
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Garda investigation is continuing into a car crash which claimed the lives of five young people in County Louth over the weekend. Three people remai...
A look back on the new stories of the week on our Friday Forum
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Séamus McGrath TD, Spokesperson on Housing, Fianna Fáil, Cork South-Central, Kathleen Funchion MEP, Sinn Féin, Ireland South, and Kevin Doyle, Grou...
Friday Food with Kevin Dundon
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kevin Dundon is here to chat through three delicious dishes for the perfect weekend meal with Curried Sweet Potato & Coconut Soup, a be...
When is the right time to sell and to buy a house?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the housing market ever-present in the news, we ask Rowena Quinn, managing partner at Hunters Estate Agents, when is the right time to sell and t...
A new national centre for inclusive higher education opens
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new national centre for inclusive higher education has officially opened at Maynooth University. This is Ireland's first national centre dedicated t...
Co current system to check if drivers have paid their motor tax
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you paid your motor tax for this year? Well whether you have or not, the department of transport doesn’t even know. Yesterday during a Pu...
How to stop anti-social behaviour getting further out of hand?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that anti-social behaviour is a problem here in Ireland. But over the last two months, a spate of vandalism and arson at Dublin’s p...
What a win for Ireland!
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s world cup dream remains alive as the Heimer Hallgrimsson's side defeat Portugal two nil last night. It was a drama filled game as Cristian...
Dermot O'Leary on his new book ‘Toto The Ninja Cat, And The Pirate Treasure Hunt’
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author and television presenter Dermot O'Leary joined Pat to chat about his new children’s book, ‘Toto The Ninja Cat, And The Pirate T...
The BBC has apologized to Donald Trump
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The BBC has apologized to Donald Trump over an episode of Panorama which edited his January 6th 2021 speech but will not pay compensation. More detail...
Gillian Sherratt, Mum of Harvey Morrison
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government is set to launch a statutory inquiry into scoliosis and spina bifida care at children's health Ireland. Yesterday the health minister J...
James Browne TD, Minister on the new housing plan
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government, this morning, launched its new housing plan: Delivering Homes, Building Communities’. The plan commits to over 300,000 new homes by ...
Frank Greaney discusses the trail of Ruth Lawrence
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Lawrence was yesterday found guilty of the murders of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor between April and May 20214. Following the murders, Lawren...
The appetite for weight-loss drugs has been insatiable
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The appetite for weight-loss drugs, known as glp-1 agonists, has been insatiable since they hit the market a decade ago. In 2024 global spending on th...
The 2 Johnnies are back for Pints In A Field 4'
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Johnny Smacks and Johnny B, who together, of course, are The 2 Johnnies. They’ve just announced they’re return to St. Anne’s Park in Dublin for ...
President Trump signed a bill last night reopening the government
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As President Trump signed a bill last night reopening the government, a tranche of documents released yesterday further implicated the president with...
Blackrock Health’s new women’s health clinic
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the health conditions women need to look out for at every stage of life? Dr Caoimhe Hartley takes us through the conditions to be aware of an...
The impact of shoplifting on businesses
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Gardai have charged 29 people as part of a major clampdown on retail crime. Operation Táirge is a garda investigation into theft, handling stolen...
New speed limits are set to be introduced across Dublin city
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New speed limits are set to be introduced across Dublin city in an attempt to make the city safer. The 30kmh speed limit currently applies in parts of...
Keir Starmer under pressure in UK
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has privately vowed to fight any challenge to his leadership that may come after this month’s budget or next May...
Professor Nick Maynard on 15 years engaging in surgical volunteering in Gaza
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Nick Maynard has spent 15 years engaging in surgical volunteering in Gaza, including during the most recent conflict. Professor Maynard lea...
Clodagh McKenna on how to make easy balanced meals
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking healthy, balanced meals everyday can take up a lot of time for people, especially when you’ve a busy schedule. But Clodagh McKenna's new coo...
A Garden from Ireland for the White House
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Garden from Ireland for the White House, a proposal for a symbolic gift from Ireland to the United States. It would celebrate the friendship betw...
Are we doing enough or too much to tackle vaping?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With restrictions on vapes such as banning single use vapes, mandating that vapes be hidden in shops, and restriction on flavoured vapes, are we...
Inside Hollywood: The remakes that didn't hit the mark
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a whole graveyard of badly handled remakes and “reimagining’s” of beloved classics that just didn’t live up to their legacy. Some we...
A new documentary 'First Conviction' a quest for justice
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 a couple were found guilty of procuring female genital mutilation, otherwise known as FGM, sentenced to prison and their children removed from...
How lake temperatures surged past 40 °C in the Amazon Basin
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As COP-30 takes place in Brazil, scientists there detail what happened in the heart of the Amazon Basin in 2023. We hear how lake temperatures surged ...
Is it worth buying new car at all?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New car buyers are placing their 2026 orders now. Why does January matter so much, and is it worth buying new at all? All to chat with Conor Faug...
All the latest news in politics with Sean Defoe
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Connolly Inauguration, Party leadership criticised for focus on ‘parachuting in’ famous names .Fine Gael spin doctors got €1,000 ‘gi...
A review of the new Google Pixel4 watch
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Tech Slot, Jess Kelly will review the brand new Google Pixel4 Watch and also answers listener's tech queries.All with thanks to Renau...
Nicola Tallant discusses her new book on the murder of Katie Simpson
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020, 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson was murdered by her sister’s abusive partner. Yet it took 5 months of persistence from suspicious nurs...
Declan O’ Rourke, Aviva Insurance Ireland CEO
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aviva are going to renew their sponsorship of the Aviva stadium by another five years. It will bring their sponsorship of the stadium to 20 years. We ...
The Alice Leahy Trust marking its 50th Anniversary
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1974, then Assistant National Director for Simon Ireland, nurse Alice Leahy authored a comprehensive study entitled ‘Medical Care for the Vagran...
What can we do to protect our children from bullying?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can we do to protect our children from bullying? Does the rise of cyberbullying mean that children can never truly be safe? To mark Anti Bullying...
Catherine Connolly’s inauguration takes place today in Dublin Castle
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Connolly’s inauguration takes place today in Dublin Castle. Catherine Connolly will be Ireland’s tenth president, and the third woman to...
The perspective of someone working on the ground in Palestine
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Abu Koash, is the International Humanitarian Law coordinator with the Palestine Red Crescent Society, based in Ramallah, the West Bank. Dana is i...
Over 150 motorists avoided penalty points last year by making a charity donation
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over 150 motorists avoided penalty points last year by making a charity donation. This is according to figures from the Courts Service. That is despit...
Ask The Expert: Consultant Ophthalmologist Arthur Cummins
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Consultant Ophthalmologist Arthur Cummins is our Ask the Expert this week and outlines the importance of a regular eye exam.
What to see and do if you visit Newfoundland
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newfoundland may feel far away, but would you be surprised to know it’s as close as the Canary Islands, and home to some of the most Irish communit...
What are the difficulties of working in a family business?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Working in a family business can be both rewarding and challenging. It’s a unique situation where personal and professional lives often overlap — ...
The latest on the BBC resignations
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BBC chair is expected to respond to MPs after Director General and News CEO resign following a criticism of a Panorama documentary. We get the details...
The economic burden of living with a skin condition
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The high-cost burden of skin disease for patients in Ireland skin disease is among the most common and psychologically distressing health problems in ...
How can people protect and secure their homes?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research shows that fifty percent of Irish households ae more worried about a break-in compared to a year ago. Despite the rise in con...
COP Climate Summit officially begins today!
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 30th edition of the COP Climate Summit officially begins today in Belém, Brazil, 33 years after the landmark Rio Earth Summit in 1992. But what h...
A look back on the weekend of sport
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back over this past weekend in sport, Shamrock Rovers beat Cork City securing their first league-cup double since 1987, Ireland defeat Japan i...
The evolution of inauguration day over the decades
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow marks the 14th presidential inauguration in Ireland. Simon Tierney has been investigating the evolution of inauguration day over the decades ...
This week marks the 30th year of Science week
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the 30th year of Science week with opportunities to explore events on space, women’s health, sports science and much more across the...
Today's political roundup with Fionnán Sheehan
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The expected delay into Fianna fail’s review of the presidential election is causing disappointment within the party and leading to criticism of the...
The Louvre has been heavily criticised for neglecting security
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been three weeks since jewels worth an estimated 88 million euro were stolen from the Louvre art gallery in Paris. With four suspects in custody...
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week!
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week! Joining Pat today was Joe Neville TD, Kildare North, Fine Gael, Gary Gannon TD, Spokesper...
Friday Food with Gary O'Hanlon
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Gary O’Hanlon is looking at a classic Beef Stroganoff as the evening gets colder.
Michael Palin on his new book ‘Michael Palin in Venezuela’
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Palin joined Pat in studio to chat about his brand-new book ‘Michael Palin in Venezuela’, from the diary he kept while filming the travel...
No major polluters present at COP30
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
COP30 in Brazil. Can it have any impact without major polluters present? We heard from our reporter Jessica Woodlock who is at COP30 in Brazil and als...
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A busy weekend of sport ahead, with Ireland taking on Japan in the rugby, Manchester City facing off with Liverpool in the Premier league, Rory McIlro...
How BMW is putting sustainability at the forefront
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
he market for electric vehicles in Ireland is continuing to grow with EV’s overtaking diesel sales. One new EV hitting the market is the BMW ix3. Th...
Health Insurance expert Dermot Goode on getting best deals
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over half a million people will receive renewal notice for their insurance but with premiums set to increase. How can consumers get their bang for the...
Boxed with John Fardy features 'Down Cemetery Road'
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Apple TV Thriller series Down Cemetery Road starring Emma Thompson and from the creators of Slow Horses features in this weeks 'Boxed' with John F...
An exciting development happened in the world of immunology
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There has been progress in this effort with immunotherapy becoming more common in the treatment of cancer, but many patients don’t respond to the im...
Cork comedian Chris Kent in studio this morning
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cork comedian Chris Kent will be performing his last few shows from his ‘offline’ tour this month. From touring across the UK, Scotland, Wal...
The incredible woman who fought the state on contraception ban
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary ‘May’ McGee, activist who won landmark court case against the State’s ban on contraception. She left the country a little better than how s...
The links between Ireland and ice hockey
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ice hockey team, the Belfast Giants, received a huge boost last week with the news that former Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech will rejoin the franchise ...
A new podcast chronicling the serial fraudster, Amy McAuley
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new podcast chronicling the serial fraudster, Amy McAuley. ‘Unravelling Amy’ will tell, over two parts, the story of Amy and the trail of decei...
Bird flu what is the risk posed to the public?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Agriculture yesterday confirmed a second outbreak of bird flu at a commercial turkey flock in Meath, following confirmation of the d...
Infighting continues in Fianna Fáil
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fianna Fáil’s infighting continues this week, with Micheál Martin flying to Brazil for the COP30 summit. With revolt in the air and Martin across ...
A look take a look at coffee cup waste
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With fresh talk of the latte levy coming in after years of delays we take a look at coffee cup waste, alternatives and we hear about towns who have al...
The Movember “Dispose with Dignity” campaign
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Movember “Dispose with Dignity” campaign is being launched this morning, calling for male sanitary bins nationwide. At the moment they a...
Funding provided for a pitch at St James’ School in Dublin 8
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past number of years we have covered the lack of green spaces and play areas for children in Dublin 8, highlighting the difficulties the loca...
All you need to know about the new auto-enrolment pension system
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s new auto-enrolment pension system is coming in 2026, with most of the public’s focus on the January start date. However, Caroline Rowan,...
Gardening Stories: Little Sparta gardens in Scotland
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the middle of the Scottish hills, far from the museums and polite drawing rooms of Edinburgh, there’s a garden unlike any other on earth. It’s ...
The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Hurling superstar DJ Carey received his sentence on Monday, after defrauding those who trusted him claiming he had cancer. Joining me now is jo...
When movie remakes miss the mark!
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all love a good classic the kind of film that defined a decade. But every so often, Hollywood decides to dust one off and remake it for modern audi...
Motorways the safest and the most dangerous roads
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motorways are statistically very safe but they have particular dangers – especially in bad weather, and especially on the hard shoulder. All to...
Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected Mayor of New York City, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and becoming the first Muslim to ...
Our housing crisis is likely to persist for at least another 15 years
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Finance has said that our housing crisis is likely to persist for at least another 15 years. Pent up demand will not be fully elimin...
Green Scene: The health benefits of outdoor schools
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Green Scene we take a look at the health benefits of outdoor schools and how stinkbugs coat their eggs in fungus to protect them.All ...
Colm O'Regan on his new book 'Gallivanting With Words’
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how the Irish speak English? Or maybe why we say words and phrases like ‘sure look’, ‘what’s the craic’ or ‘gway ou...
Coast Guard pilots say conditions have worsened since the Rescue 116 tragedy
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coast Guard pilots have said that conditions have worsened since the Rescue 116 tragedy. To discuss the issue with Pat was is Sinn Féin TD Conor D. M...
Fire safety concerns raised at more than 50 asylum centres
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There have been fire safety concerns raised at more than 50 asylum centres according to a review by the Irish Times. Pat discusses this further with E...
What will November bring in terms of tech updates, shows and games?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
November is typically marked by some nice new OS updates that add polish and a few minor features to the big release of the year, along with new shows...
‘Beneath The Stairs’ the case of Tina Satchell by Ralph Riegel
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Satchwell was found guilty of murdering his wife in May of this year after deliberately lying to Gardaí, investigators and journalists since ...
The special therapy for women with perinatal mental health difficulties
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Up to one in five women will experience a mental health problem in pregnancy or in the first year after birth. V-I-G or video intervention guidan...
Who is Marwan Barghouti and why are so many calling for his release?
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the names floated as a potential leader of a future Palestinian state is Marwan Barghouti . A 67 year old currently in Israeli jail following c...
Claims that exam papers were being sold to electrical apprentices
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Claims that exam papers were being sold to electrical apprentices for 50 euro the night before a test have created questions around public safety.&nbs...
Trump has endorsed Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump has endorsed former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo in his bid for mayor, having labelled his main opponent, Zohran Mamdani, ...
Workplace bullying can often be just a click away
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, it happens in whispers, ignored messages, or quiet exclusions and in today’s world of remote work, it’s often just a click away. We di...
A deportation flight left for Georgia last night
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ministers have agreed to reduce the amount of time Ukrainians can stay in state accommodation from 90 days to 30 days. The decision comes as a deporta...
Hector Ó hEochagáin on his new book ‘An Irish Word A Day’
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we bring more Irish into our lives? Hector Ó hEochagáin, TV and radio presenter, has a brand-new book out now, called ‘An Irish Word A Day...
Henry McKean chatted to people about their worst fear
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Irish people are as afraid of public speaking as they are of death according to a new survey by The Broadcast Institute. 1,000 Irish adults were ...
Government plans to charge asylum seekers for accommodation
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The government plans to charge asylum seekers for accommodation . We get reaction Conor Sheehan TD, Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heri...
A look at on the weekend of sport
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back over this past weekend in sport. The All Blacks defeat Ireland in Chicago, in the Premier League Arsenal continues their dominance of the...
Registrations for electric vehicles were up 73 per cent in September
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Registrations for electric vehicles were up 73 per cent in September and over 20 thousand new EV’s were licensed so far this year. Joinin...
The latest on the train knife attack in the UK
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One man is in custody after multiple stabbings on a high-speed train on Saturday evening. The Knife attack took place near Peterborough. Enda Brady b...