The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Why sex is good for stress
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor, and Author of Relationships on the Edge, Host of the podcast – ToughLove joined Pat to...
Is Ireland truly neutral?
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For our big debate Pat was joined by Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West, and Dr Tom Clonan, Security Analyst and newly elected...
How to avoid scams when booking a holiday
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ronan Murphy, Executive Chairman at smarttech247 joined Pat to take a look at ways to avoid scams when booking a holiday.
Celine Garvey on her cancer diagnosis
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Donnelly reports on Celine Garvey a single mother who tells us about her cancer diagnosis and how she told her daughter.
Up to 65,000 cows may be culled annually
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Up to 65,000 dairy cows may have to be culled from the national herd annually for the farming sector to meet its climate targets. Tim Cullinane, Pres...
NCT times to be halved by the end of next month
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined by Shane O’Donoghue, a motoring Journalist with Complete car.ie to discuss the halving of NCT time by the end of next month.
A preview of today's Cabinet meeting
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With infighting plenty, Fionnán Sheahan, Editor at the Irish Independent brought us the latest from the meeting of the three coalition leaders last n...
260 acres to go on sale at Dublin Airport
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Kenny was joined by Kevin Byrne, Lieutenant Colonel Retired, Airport Safety & Security auditor to discuss the future of Dublin Airport as 260 acre...
Ask The Expert: On Irritable Bowel Syndrome
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Deirdre O'Donovan consultant gastroenterologist is our expert this week to answer your questions around IBS.
Katriona O'Sullivan on her new memoir 'Poor'
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A story of becoming: Katriona O'Sullivan talks about her new memoir, ‘Poor’ with Pat on the show this morning.
Russia can’t win this war according to Scott Lucas
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Russia can’t win this war and may lose the ground they invaded according to Scott Lucas Professor of US Politics at UCD.
Travel: The sights of Cleveland and the Great Lakes
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pol Ó Conghaile tells us about Cleveland and the Great Lakes area of the US along with all the travel news. All with thanks to Ryanair.
Kevin Moran: Codebreaker
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Ireland champion, FA Cup winner, and Irish international. Des Cahil profiles the extraordinary career of Kevin Moran in a new documentary 'Kevin ...
Sport: Munster plays a stormer in South Africa
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Munster plays a stormer in South Africa, Leeds, and Leister exits the premier league and Limerick beat the rebels. Kathleen McNamee reviews a thrillin...
The worsening Philip Schofield controversy
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
’This Morning’’ on ITV to return today amid worsening Philip Schofield controversy. To discuss this and the fallout was Enda Brady UK-based jour...
Inside Ireland's insurance crisis: Big music acts avoiding Irish tours
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inside Ireland's insurance crisis: Acts from Beyoncé to Coldplay forced to avoid Irish tour dates. We get details of why this is happening from Peter...
Grow with Aldi Program with Aldi in it's 6th year
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In its 6th year, we discuss the Grow with Aldi Program with Aldi ambassadors Roz Purcell and Kylie O’Donoghue.
There are 99 times more air b'n'b than long term rental homes
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are 99 times more air b'n'b than long-term rental homes across the country. Newstalk Chief Report Barry Whyte has looked into this and reported ...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the panel today was Peadar Tobin Meath West Td, and Founder and Leader of...
Growing for gold Kerry gardener wins big at Chelsea Flower Show
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh on the back of his Gold Medal win at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower we speak to Billy Alexander Kell’s Bay House and Gardens Gardener and ...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins:A delicious flourless chocolate cake
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A delicious flourless chocolate cake with Raspberries and vanilla cream is on the menu with chef Gareth Mullins.
Andy Walsh shares his journey with MS
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I wanted to stack the odds in my favour” Andy Walsh shares his journey with MS. and also joined Pat was Dr. Hugh Kearney Neurology Consultant at...
Leaving cert coping with the pressure and exam technique
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the leaving cert kicking off in 12 days we look at coping with the pressure and exam technique with Brendan Gildea Renowned math's teacher and au...
Recycling what goes in and what stays out
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The dreaded eco-anxiety of which rubbish goes in the recycling bin? We find out with Des Crinion Managing Director of Panda’s Recycling Division.
Hospital staff asked to ‘’seriously consider’’ volunteer working this bank holiday,
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hospital staff asked to ‘’seriously consider’’ volunteer working this bank holiday, in a letter from HSE. In reaction to this Pat spoke to Dr ...
A preview of this busy weekend of sport with Shane Hannon
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Munster faces The Stormers in South Africa, The Premier League concludes, and there’s plenty of GAA action as well as The Monaco Grand Prix. Shane H...
Sir Simon Schama on his new book 'Foreign Bodies'
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Simon Schama Historian and University Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University takes us through past pandemics and inoculation...
Weekend forecast and coastal safety advice
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sun is to shine down on the country this weekend. We’ll get a forecast and some coastal safety tips with Evelyn Cusack Head of Forecasting in M...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Colin From Accounts'
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brought together by a car accident and a dog, we look at the rom-com series ‘’Colin From Accounts’’ with John Fardy on this week's Boxed.
DeSantis Presidential bid
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor launched his presidential bid last night in a conversation with Twitter owner Elon Musk. Terry Sheridan Managing Ed...
Remembering the late great Tina Turner
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We remember the Queen of Rock n Roll herself Tina Turner who sadly passed away at the age of 83 last night with Ian Dempsey and singing and songwrite...
Tsunami of adults seeking ADHD Diagnosis
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ADHD was once considered the condition of badly behaved boys - something to be shaken off and grown out of in time. But new research and greater res...
The science of creativity
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Luke O'Neill joined Pat in the studio to discuss the science of creativity.
Minister Joe O'Brien the refugee accommodation crisis
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe O’Brien Minister of State for Community Development, Integration & Charities joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the refugee accommod...
Is Dublin a safe city?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Filthy streets, obstructed paths, and anti-social behaviour, we ask is Dublin a safe city? We debate with Neil Murray a taxi driver, Mannix Flynn Ind...
Employees say electronic surveillance of keyboard clicks is ‘’demoralising’’
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Employees say electronic surveillance of keyboard clicks and computer activity by employers is ‘’demoralising’’. For more on this Pat was join...
Nowhere to park at Dublin Airport
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nowhere to park and increased charges at Dublin airport this summer all to discuss with Graeme McQueen Media Relations Manager at DAA.
Gardening: Time to plant your climbing plants
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the perfect time to plant your climbing plants. Padraic Horkan Horticulturist and a Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens bring us all his tip...
From Munster to La Rochelle the rise of Ronan O'Gara
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Munster to La Rochelle, Shane Hannon co-presenter of OTB AM looks at the rise of Ronan O’Gara.
Turning green to red: The history of communism in Ireland
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Turning Green to Red: Director Kevin Brannigan takes us through the history of communism in Ireland which is all details in a new documentary Director...
Inside Hollywood: Oliver Stone
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the career of movie Director Oliver Stone in this week's 'Inside Hollywood' with Lisa Cannon.
Almost 1,500 asylum seekers destroyed their passports before arrival at Dublin Airport so far this year
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 2,000 asylum seekers who arrived in Ireland in the first four months of this year arrived with either false or no travel documents. Between Ja...
Removing the stigma for those who have lived through drugs addiction.
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karl Ducque Team leader for the ‘’Try’’ project joined Pat in the studio to discuss removing the stigma for those who have lived through drug ...
Fine Gael tax-cut proposal
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This morning Pat spoke to Jennifer Carroll MacNeal Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions & Insurance. Fine Gael TD Dún Laoghaire o...
Green Scene: Sharks holding their breath to dive
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sharks holding their breath to dive, and man-made chemicals found in one of the deepest ocean trenches. All up for discussion on this week's 'Green Sc...
Why couples are faking breakups to get planning permission
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love at first “site”-we'll find out why couples are faking breakups to get planning permission. We hear more from Noel Thomas Fianna Fáil Cllr f...
Would you allow car tracker technology to reduce insurance premium?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Revolut says it’ll cut your insurance premium if you allow tracker technology in the car. How does it work and should we be wary? We got all the det...
Should outdoor drinking laws introduced during COVID be permanent?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should outdoor drinking laws that were introduced during COVID be made permanent? Pat has a debate with Richard Guiney CEO of Dublin Town and also Jan...
Tech With Jess: GAA Go price comparison
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us a GAAGO Price comparison and answers listeners' tech questions.
It is skin cancer awareness month
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With it being skin cancer awareness month, we tell you how to prevent it and the signs to look out for Peter Meagher Consultant Plastic, Reconstructiv...
Almost 50% of Earth’s species ‘now in decline’
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study shows nearly half of Earth's species are in decline in the sixth mass extinction caused by humans. In reaction to this Pat was joined o...
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann start searching the Arade dam
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann started searching the Arade dam. We got the latest from Robyn Swan Journalist and co-author...
Housing development at Dublin Port "a missed opportunity"
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Green Party Ciara Cuffee is calling the proposed Dublin port project a “missed opportunity” for housing development in the city. Ciara spoke to Pa...
The student accommodation crisis continues
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The student accommodation crisis continues. We’ll hear from the student union president of Ireland’s largest universities Mollie Grennough UCD St...
The best and worst airports
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Best and worst: We look at which airports were a soaring success, and which never took off. Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine brought us...
When to promote competitiveness in children
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When is it okay to promote competitiveness in children? We'll discuss with Mark Smyth Chartered clinical psychologist Former President of the Psycholo...
A call for increased sentences for assaults on Gardaí and frontline workers
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justice Minister Simon Harris will today seek cabinet approval to increase sentences for assaults on gardaí and other emergency service workers. To ...
Ask The Expert: On parental leave
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Damien McCarthy Founder and CEO of HR Buddy is our expert this week to discuss parental leave.
Cash or plastic what are the rules for paying your bill?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cash or plastic what are the rules for paying your bill? also, we ask if businesses should be allowed to refuse cash in favour of card-only transactio...
New research findings from WeeeIreland
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One in five adults is not recycling unused tech items over personal data concerns. Speaking about these findings from Weee Ireland their CEO Leo Donov...
Report: How people migrating here adapt to our culture
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How the people migrating here adapt to our culture while keeping their own. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking to various people and sent us ...
Will new Alcohol labelling laws reduce the amount Ireland consumes?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will new Alcohol labelling laws reduce the amount Ireland consumes? To discuss further we heard from Paul Byrne Owner and Director of Body Byrne Fitn...
EU plans for rewetting agricultural land meeting opposition
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why the EU plans for rewetting agricultural land in Ireland, are meeting stiff opposition from Fianna Fáil. To look into this further Pat spoke to Ma...
Is there any solution to traffic congestion along the quays
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The boss of Dublin’s Convention Centre has written to the city council's Chief Executive asking for ‘traffic management’ measures. Is there any ...
The latest on the tragedies that occurred in Mayo and DonegaL
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest on the tragedies that occurred in Mayo and Donegal over the weekend. Speaking to Pat this morning was Oisin McGovern – Reporter wi...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the panel this morning was Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before P...
The vital work from the crew of Clogherhead RNLI in Co Louth"
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now as the summer approaches and the weather improves more people are heading to the water." # The RNLI has 46 lifeboat stations across the country a...
Elections in Spain
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from the elections in Spain with Graham Keeley Independent Correspondent based in Spain.
Food with Gareth: Irish lamb burger with cucumber tzatziki
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BBQ time is here and what better than an Irish lamb burger with cucumber tzatziki.
What will dominate discussions at the G7
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Japan’s Prime Minister will push for a pledge against the use of nuclear weapons at this weekend’s G7. We hear from Naomi O'Leary Irish Times Euro...
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has left Ireland for Spain
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is understood to have left Ireland for Spain after secretly jetting out of Dublin Airport on Monday. This comes following h...
Ryanair call on European Commission to keep skies open
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryanair calls on European Commission to keep skies open despite ongoing air traffic controller strikes in France. For more on this Pat spoke to Kevin ...
Initiative reverse the state’s ‘’GP brain-drain
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the ongoing initiative to reverse the state’s GP brain-drain with Dr Diarmuid Quinlan Medical Director of the ICGP Practicing GP IN G...
Survivor guilts for employee left behind after layoffs
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HR expert Louisa Meehan will tell us about survivor grief, experienced those who remain in their jobs after widespread layoffs.
A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We preview a busy weekend of sport with Katie Taylor coming home and It’s Munster vs Stormers in the URC final. Kathleen McNamee previews a great we...
The Boxing World Champion who inspired Katie Taylor:
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Boxing World Champion who inspired Katie Taylor Deirdre Gogarty joined Pat in the studio today.
30,000 Ukrainians may be granted residency in Ireland
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
30,000 Ukrainians may be granted residency in Ireland. How will it work and what will the implications be? We’ll find out with Hugh O'Connell Deputy...
Ronnie O’ Sullivan’s take on how sports stars manage the end of their careers
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We look at Ronnie O’ Sullivan’s take on how sports stars manage the end of their careers and the lessons he has learned from the sport. Ronnie s...
Wedding guest list etiquette
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sorting the guest list can be the biggest stress of planning a wedding. We get guest list etiquette expert advice from Sara Kennedy Wedding expert wi...
Name that goat! No we are not kidding...
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve goat to be kidding- Howth Head’s newest arrivals need names. For more on this Pat spoke to
Northern Ireland goes to the polls today
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Northern Ireland goes to the polls today, who will come out on top? We hear from Alison Morris Columnist with the Belfast Telegraph.
The science of happiness
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Luke O’Neill joined Pat in the studio this morning to bring us the science of happiness.
Local reaction from Navan to the assault on a 14 year old boy
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear the local reaction from Navan to the assault on a 14-year-old boy who was hospitalised on Monday. Speaking to Pat this morning was Darren O’...
44 per cent of Irish women feel societal pressure to start a family
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
44 % of Irish women feel societal pressure to start a family compared to 34 percent of men according to new findings. To discuss this further Pat was ...
The disinformation being churned out by Chat GPT
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to international media lawyer Paul Tweed on the disinformation being churned out by Chat GPT.
The latest on the attack on a 14 year old boy in Navan
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from Navan where a 14-year-old boy was hospitalised following a horrific Assault. Pat spoke to Shane Dunphy Child Protection Expert...
Gardening: Perfect time to grow your five a day
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paraic Horkan tells us why it's time to consider growing some of your five a day and how to get the whole family involved.
The effects of long COVID on young 8 year old
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a father whose son’s life has been changed from being a high energy 8-year old to being too exhausted to play due to Long COVID. Speakin...
Luke Harding on largest armed conflict in Europe since 1945
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist with The Guardian and New York Times best-selling author Luke Harding joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the devastation of th...
Inside Hollywood: Angelina Jolie
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Born to a famous actor, we examine the life and times of Hollywood Royalty Angelina Jolie with Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ .
Is road rage on the rise?
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is road rage on the rise? According to recent research by the AA, drivers reported having things like coffee cups, plastic bottles, or lit cigarettes...
Taoiseach announces there will be no cap on refugees entering the state
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach announces there will be no cap on refugees entering the state amid the blockade of a asylum centre in Clare. We get a reaction to this and...
Green Scene: Statistical reasoning in giraffes
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ruth Freeman tells us about statistical reasoning in giraffes and pollinating frogs in this week's 'Green Scene'. All with thanks to AIB.
Power of sport in Mountjoy prison ‘’Gaelic in the Joy’’ documentary
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the unique power of sport in Mountjoy prison, in the new documentary ‘’Gaelic in the Joy’’ Gaelic in the Joy follows Dublin GA...
Brennans put Kenmare hotels on market for 20.5m
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The hotelier Brennan brothers tell us about their decision to sell their four and five-star Kerry hotels for €20.5 million. Pat was joined by brothe...
A review of the Google Pixel 7A
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the new Google Pixel 7A and answer listeners tech questions
Author Claire Kilroy on her new book 'Soldier Sailor'
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to author Claire Kilroy on her new book ‘’Soldier Sailor’’ and the alienating impacts of motherhood.
Ireland’s dietary habits need to change radically
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s dietary habits need to change radically according to a new report. We’ll get the details with Tim Collins Chief Executive, Irish Heart F...
All the news from the USA with Terry Sheridan
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani is being sued for sexual harassment by an ex-employee. We get all the details from the states with Terry Sh...
The Irish green-entrepreneur ambitions for off show renewable energy
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat was joined on the show by Green Entrepreneur Pearse Flynn on his ambitions for offshore renewable energy.