How to avoid being the victim of car theft
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We find out how to avoid being the victim of car theft with Sergeant Ber Leetch Crime Prevention Off...
Why British scientists are desperate for white smoke from protocol negotiations
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College Luke O'Neill reports on why ...
reaction to the shooting of an off-duty PSNI officer in Omagh last night.
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get a reaction to the shooting of an off-duty PSNI officer in Omagh last night. Reporting at the ...
A new Down Syndrome family support centre in Swords
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new purpose built Down Syndrome Centre in Swords North County Dublin has opened in advance of Worl...
Irish novelist Sebastian Barry on this new book
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irish novelist Sebastian Barry joined Pat this morning on the show to chat about his new book 'Old G...
Sinn Fein still riding high, but Fianna Fail’s popularity takes a dip
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sinn Fein still riding high, but Fianna Fail’s popularity takes a dip. We get reactions to the lat...
Alistair Campbell on Brexiteers standing firm on the protcol
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Brexiteers standing firm on the protocol, is Rishi Sunak in a tough spot? Alistair Campbell giv...
Rebuild or retain? The delay in social housing refurbishment projects in Dublin city
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Work on Dublin's Townsend Street flats regeneration project will begin next Monday - eight years aft...
Gardening: Tips on growing your own fruit and vegetables
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is great gardening weather and Paraic brings us advice on how to grow your own fruit and vegetabl...
Multidenominational Schools oversubscribed
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to statistics released to the Irish Times, Multidenominational primary schools are much mo...
Sean Moncrieff in Ukraine: The civilians caught in the crossfire
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All this week on Newstalk, we’re bringing you dispatches from Ukraine. Sean Moncrieff spent the w...
Inside Hollywood: The movie that made Jamie Lee Curtis
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Cannon on the film that made Jamie Lee Curtis’s career, ‘Hallowe’en’ in featured in thi...
The immaculate care the HSE provided to one woman in her time of need
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara O’Neill was getting ready for work a few days before Christmas when she suddenly felt unwe...
A rise in the number of near-miss incidents between aircraft in the United State
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An increase in airplane near misses in America has prompted an FAA investigation. Is there cause for...
Single-sex schools provide ‘no academic advantage’ over mixed school
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the study which found single-sex schools provide ‘no academic advantage’ over mixed s...
Green Scene: How fish can recognize themselves in mirrors
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Green Scene we heard why so many of our shops currently have no tomatoes, peppers or ...
How dangerous are motorbikes in reality?
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Motorbikes have traditionally been seen as dangerous by many. But how dangerous are they in reality...
Minister for Finance on the new cost-of-living package
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Finance Michael McGrath discusses the new cost-of-living package with Pat on the show t...
Dublin Airport is seeking operators for new baggage services
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of a busy summer period Dublin airport is hoping to provide new services to travellers. We hea...
Tech With Jess: A review of the Samsung Galaxy s23
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Samsung galaxy s23 and also answers listene...
How to unlock your true leadership potential?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of Ireland’s most celebrated performance and well-being coaches, Enda McNulty joins Pat in stu...
US announce further humanitarian aid to Ukraine
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President Biden announced further aid yesterday as he made a surprise visit to Kyiv. Law Lecturer ...
Are we taking the wrong approach when planning the infrastructure for our cities?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is our planning process to exclusive? We heard about what needs to change with regards to our planni...
Violent scenes against Gardai in Ballyfermot yesterday
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As more violence against Gardaí occurred in Ballyfermot yesterday leaving one officer injured, we g...
Why are wedding costs increasing?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We heard how more and more couples can’t afford the big day due to increased costs. Wedding Exper...
Who owns the football clubs in the Premier League?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool Owner John Henry has confirmed that he does not wish to sell the club however he is active...
Is Violet-Anne Wynne about to join Labour?
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labour leader Ivana Bacik has reached out to the Co Clare TD Violet-Anne Wynne several times in rece...
New cost-of-living measures set to be announced
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new round of cost-of-living measures has been agreed, which will include supports for businesses, ...
Ask The Expert: Tax returns and claims
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you trying to claim your renter's credit back. Our Monday expert Marian Ryan Business Developmen...
Why one in five Irish firms are experiencing cyber-attacks
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost one in five Irish firms experienced a cyber attack or data breach in 2022, according to a new...
Success for The Banshees of Inisherin at the BAFTAs.
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
success for The Banshees of Inisherin at the BAFTAs. Is it an indicator of Oscar success? We’ll ge...
Sean Moncrieff on an eye-opening week in Ukraine
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Presenter Sean Moncrieff has just returned from his week-long visit to Ukraine. He joined P...
Report: How commonplace are drugs in pubs?
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Undercover Gardai will be checking pubs for drug use. There will be increased Garda operations in ni...
Dublin City Council are charged premium price by private contractors to build social housing
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dublin City Council are charged premium price by private contractors to build social housing. Dublin...
A Covid-19 vaccination programme for children from six months and four years old
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Covid-19 vaccination programme for children aged between six months and four years old begins toda...
The rising number of uninsured drivers on the road
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how the number of uninsured drivers has risen for the third year in a row and what punishmen...
A look back at the week's news stories with our Friday Forum
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat to give their take and reaction to the biggest stories making the headlines this week wa...
Conversion therapy coming to an end
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legislation to ban conversion therapy where LGBTI people are pressured to change their sexuality or ...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins gets us geared up for next Tuesday with a pancake recipe.
Do young people care about the environment as much as we think they do?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Would you be willing to give up phone data, bottled water & flights to the slopes & the sun to save ...
How to solve the garda staffing crisis?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can be done to address An Garda Siochana’s staffing crisis? Former Garda Inspector and Risk...
The abuse faced by a Laois Councillor
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Laois Councillor has expressed concerns after receiving threats following comments she made about...
What is rural trespassing?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the frustrations in the farming community over confusing trespassing laws. Denis Drenn...
A look to the weekend's sports
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As new GAA president is set to be elected this weekend and Ireland women's national squad was announ...
Bertie Ahern on his return to Fianna Fáil, a run for presidency, The Mahon Tribunal and more
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joined Pat this morning to discuss the potential Northern Ireland Prot...
New Leadership Podcast with Bobby Kerr
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this new podcast, Life and Leadership, Bobby Kerr explores the lives of some of the most successf...
UK news with Lucy Fisher
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Political Commentator at the Times Radio, Lucy Fisher joined Pat this morning where she discus...
What to do if you are being managed out of your job?
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think that you are being ‘managed’ out of your job? HR guru Louisa Meehan chatted with Pa...
Should energy companies be required to lower their prices?
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time that energy companies lower their prices for consumers? Joining Pat to debate this was Ao...
Mick Wallace in hot water
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Wallace is under fire for failing to fully disclose financial interests. Irish Times Europe Cor...
Increasing primary school training places
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The number of places in primary school training courses is set to be increased. But will this be eno...
Skin deep series: how to deal with acne
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Acne is a skin condition which affects more than 80% of the population at some stage in their life. ...
The impact and consequences of the 9% vat rate being scrapped for restaurants.
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Restauranteurs are warning that an end to the 9% vat rate for hospitality will lead to higher costs ...
Gardening: Plants that symbolise love in your garden
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this week, Paraic Horkan looks at all those love plants around the garden and answers li...
Inside Hollywood: The movie that made Michael J Fox’s caree
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Cannon on the movie that made Michael J Fox’s career – Great Scott! It’s Back to the Futu...
Nicola Sturgeon resigns
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was breaking news this morning that Nicola Sturgeon announces she will be resigning. UK journali...
Could we soon see a contraceptive pill for men?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could there soon be a contraceptive pill for men? We hear all the details with Dr Sinead Beirne GP.
nuclear energy is the answer to our climate change worries
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We debate whether nuclear energy is the answer to all our climate change worries with Senator Lynn B...
One husband’s mission to find his missing sister underneath the earthquake rubble in Turkey
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear the story of one husband’s mission to find his missing sister underneath the earthquake ru...
Is there a positive impact in extending the eviction ban?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could extending the eviction ban have a positive impact on the dysfunctional rental sector. Pat disc...
Green Scene: An analysis of the social lives of nearly 1,000 mammal species
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Green Scene, we hear about an analysis of the life spans and social lives of nearly 1...
Dozens of churches and parish centres seek to delist from a new tax
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin seeks to delist dozens of churches and parish centres from a new tax....
Will we see a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2035
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An EU ruling looks to ban the sale of any new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, but is this overly amb...
Tech With Jess: Playstation VR2
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at the new PlayStation VR2 and answers lis...
The hazards for pets on Valentines Day
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Common gifts and traditions could potentially be hazards for your pets. Pets can ingest gifting flow...
Denis Naughten decides not to run in the next general election
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway and former minster for Communications, Climate and Environment D...
How important is Valentines day?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We heard about the dos, don’t s and survival tips of Valentine's day. Pat was joined by two relati...
Plans to reduce the NCT backlog have failed
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plans to reduce the NCT backlog have failed as SIPTU members reject proposals to hire lower-skilled ...
Unicef's earthquake aid operation
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fears are growing for thousands of children and families displaced from their homes by Monday’s de...
More legal woes for Enoch Burke
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Secondary school teacher Enoch Burke has been warned that his appeal against the High Court may not...
Are the mock exams good preparation for students?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the mocks exams underway or due to get underway in most schools around the country in the comi...
Codeine addiction: The regulations and possible solutions
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday's Pat Kenny Show, we heard from two men who have been affected by codeine addiction. Our...
Ask The Expert: Family Law
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our expert today was family law solicitor Keith Walsh and he answered listeners queries with regard ...
A call for wider rollout of free contraception
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from the Dublin doctor calling for wider rollout of free contraception from Dr Caoimhe Hartl...
Should e-scooters be fitted with sound?
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should e-scooters be fitted with sound to warn pedestrians? We discuss with June Tinsley Head of Com...
Book: A million ways to stay on the run
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'A Million Ways To Stay On The Run' The uncut story of the international manhunt for public enemy no...
Codeine addiction: The personal experiences
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GPs and those working in addiction services are seeing a growing number of patients presenting with ...
Sport: Superbowl victory for the Kansas Chiefs
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Superbowl victory for the Kansas Chiefs last night and is a grand slam possible for the boys in gree...
Retention and recruitment in An Garda Siochana is at crisis level
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Retention and recruitment in An Garda Siochana is at crisis levels according to a report this mornin...
Some of Ireland's most romantic places for Valentine’s.
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pol Ó Conghaile fills us in on some of Ireland's most romantic places for Valentine’s day in thi...
More cost-of-living relief measures on the way this Spring.
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More cost-of-living relief measures on the way this Spring. Welfare recipients and pensioners are in...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was T...
Could we see long-dormant rail lines back in use?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A review of Ireland’s rail network is set to recommend long-dormant lines including some earmarked...
Science With Luke: The benefits of controlled breathing
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College Luke O’Neill joined Pat his...
A family favourite recipe this week from Gareth
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins brings us mid-term break treats to try out this weekend. Triple chocolate chip cookie...
Need to treat the causes of patient aggression
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Luke Columnist and retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine explains that if we can’t treat ...
A preview of this busy weekend of sport
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Huge game for Ireland in the nations as they take on France, Premier League action, and the global...
"The government are facing an unprecedented crisis, I don't know where they will find accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers"
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over 4,500 refugees and asylum seekers have arrived in Ireland since the start of the year according...
Party streamed from prison by the Kinihan cartel
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the party streamed from prison by the Kinihan cartel with Stephen Breen Crime Editor w...
Dozens of nursing homes ‘face closure over inflation’
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how some nursing homes might have to close if Fair Deal Scheme contracts don’t change. Pat...
Organised crime poses a larger threat than terrorism
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the EU stating that organised crime poses a larger threat than terrorism. We hear how organized...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Modern Love'
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Boxed John Fardy features romantic drama Modern Love.
Study finds 'food swamps' linked to higher stroke rates
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new study from the US has found that areas with a concentration of fast-food outlets can be linked...
A proposed cycling route is causing a political storm in Limerick
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coalition colleagues in Limerick are at odds over a proposed cycle route for the city. For more on t...
Author Linwood Barclay on his new book 'Look Both Ways'
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author Linwood Barclay tells us about his latest crime thriller 'Look Both Ways'.
Are some electricity suppliers misleading customers with their claims of 100% green?
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are some electricity suppliers misleading customers with their claims of being 100% green? We discus...
Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll continues to climb
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from the earthquake rescue effort as the death toll continues to climb. Pat heard ...
The mystery around Nicola Bulley’s disappearance continues
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The mystery around Nicola Bulley’s disappearance continues. Police have urged the public not to “...
We will see a return of non-cash benefits in the bank sector?
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Senior banking industry figures are understood to be reviewing a return of non-cash benefits, we wil...
Beckett play cancelled for an all-male cast
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do we respect writers' posthumous requests when they clash with current-day inclusivity requirem...