The Pat Kenny Show
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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...
Apprenticeships as a career option
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
70 per cent of young adults want to learn a trade, but almost half have not had the opportunity to learn one in school. That’s according ...
Science with Luke: AI- generated beer
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI- generated beer and the first AI- enabled drug reaches a clinical milestone. Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity Colleg...
“We are the closest we have been to open conflict since World War 2”
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Wednesday, Poland shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace with the backing of aircraft from its NATO allies. Polish Prime Minister Donal...
This week marks palliative care week
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks palliative care week. highlighting the importance of being able to care for loved ones at home. Three out of four people say they...
who are the runners and riders for this years Tidy Towns?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tidy Towns used to be all about hanging baskets and the generous use of round up, but nowadays a town is more likely to win for their circular economy...
Reaction to the killing of American political activist Charlie Kirk
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah Valley University and, manhunt is underway following the arrest of two people who have since been released w...
Inside Hollywood: Pulp Fiction
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A film that broke every rule, confused the critics, and made John Travolta cool again. Pulp Fiction didn’t just hit cinemas — it detonated like dy...
Office of the Ombudsman marks 40 years in service
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Office of the Ombudsman marks 40 years in service handling complaints against public bodies. Ombudsman Ger Deering takes us through some of the cases ...
What you need to know about the new BMW
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have the 10 things to know about the new BMW and China’s Changan enters the UK to take on Tesla. All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert Motoring E...
David McWilliams on fraudulent get rich schemes
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Economist David McWilliams has warned that advertisements on social media platforms for “get rich quick schemes” centred around crypto currency in...
Paul Johnston outgoing British Ambassador to Ireland
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
British Ambassador Paul Johnston will retire from the UK Civil Service next week after 35 years in the Foreign Office. In his final broadcast intervi...
Green Scene: A common type of ant breaks the rules of biology
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new study shows how orangutans in Indonesia learn how to build their nests by closely watching their peers. Also scientists have discovered that a c...
The lates on the presidential race!
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny McConnell, Editor of the Business Post brings us the latest on the presidential race.
Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel strikes Hamas in Qatar while Poland defends itself from Russian attacks. We get reaction with Asher Freedman Former Israeli Strategic Affairs ...
The latest on the Presidential race for the Áras
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
14 would be presidential candidates pitched themselves to Kerry County Council yesterday and Billy Kelleher and Jim Gavin battle it out for the Fianna...
Construction activity continues to fall
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the fourth consecutive month, work on the countries' housing projects has declined. According to AIB’s latest construction purchasing managers i...
Hundreds of Chinese millionaires approved for Irish “golden visas”
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hundreds of Chinese millionaires have been approved for Irish “golden visas” since the scheme was shut two years ago, after applications in train ...
Tech with Jess Kelly
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent and Presenter of Tech Talk joined Pat Kenny with the latest on all things tech and answered listeners...
Israel’s defence minister warns Gaza city of 'mighty hurricane'
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel’s defence minister warns Gaza city about the subject of “mighty hurricane”. Professor Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, B...
UK Labour on the search for a new deputy leader
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Rayner last week resigned as deputy leader of the UK Labour party along with her government positions following revelations that she underpaid ...
Cecelia Ahern on her new novel 'Paper Hearts'
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most famously known for her debut novel ‘P.S I love you’. ‘Paper Hearts’ is set in rural Ballybeg in County Wicklow. The main character Pip fe...
Principal who would favour two extra teachers over free school meals
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
School principals have to face budgeting decisions every school year… but what if you were faced with the decision between free school meals or two ...
New report highlights Irelands unmet needs for the older population
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is one of the fastest-growing ageing countries in Europe but new research highlights how we lack in social and health care needs for older peo...
Why so many foxes are in our cities
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are there so many foxes running wild in our urban areas and what should we do when we see them? Dr Colin Lawton from the University of Galway join...
Ask The Expert: Dr Arthur Cummings Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traditionally, vision correction surgery has been seen as a permanent change, you do LASIK, PRK, or lens replacement, and that’s your new visual bas...
Autumn breaks with Pól Ó Conghaile
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it didn’t take long for autumn to be in the air. Though summer is behind us, the changing season throws up some great travel opportunities too...
Trump prepares to meet European leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US President Donald Trump has said he hopes to get the war in Ukraine solved as European leaders come to meet him today and tomorrow. It comes after t...
What makes people trust mistrust and ultimately turn on one another?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss trust and group dynamics in light of Traitors.
Presidential hopefuls and more threats to Simon Harris
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times, joined Pat to discuss Presidential hopefuls asking for parties not to block their route to entering th...
Canadian ambassador to Ireland
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was eight years ago since the EU and Canada signed a comprehensive economic trade agreement, otherwise known as CETA, however Ireland is yet to rat...
Biobanks - What they are and why they are key to disease research?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of a biobank? Well, this morning, we find out exactly what a biobank is and why they form such an important part of disease resear...
A review of the weekend's sporting action
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rory McIlroy wins his second Amgen Irish Open and Ireland fought back to claim a draw with Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers. Cathal Muulaney, Broad...
Minister James lawless on student accommodation and college costs
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the first day back at university for many students across the country. But many will have, and continue, to struggle to find accommodation fo...
The latest news in US politics
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump is seeking a Nobel Peace Prize and he orders the Defence Department to be renamed the Department of War. To discuss this and more Pat ...
Israeli forces are intensifying their attacks in Gaza
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli forces are intensifying their attacks on the outskirts of Gaza city. It is estimated 370 Palestinians deaths from starvation in Gaza since the...
The costs of our food from farm to fork
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest figures from the CSO show consumers are paying five percent more on their groceries now than this time last year. Our reporter, Josh C...
Friday seasonal food with Gareth Mullins
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks through seasonal soups and Guinness bread for you to try this weekend.
Friday Forum look back on the news stories of the week
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our Friday Forum look back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat this morning was Robert Troy TD, Minister of State for Financial Services, Cr...
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Lowry had a strong first day for at the Irish Open as he leads the home challenge after the opening round of the at the K Club. Its also big we...
St Joesph’s school Fairview may have to close due to ongoing strike
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As caretakers and secretaries across the country continue to strike, schools are struggling to deal with the fallout. The indefinite strike is resulti...
The drama of Saipan recreated for the big screen!
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first trailer has been released for Saipan, a new film exploring the explosive fallout between Roy Keane and Mick McCarthy during Ireland's 2002 W...
Is there still discrimination in admission to some schools?
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been over seven years since the education act was written into law requiring all schools to publish an admission policy. The law was implemented ...
Cabinet minister warns hotels about price gouging
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for Arts, Culture and Sports Patrick O’Donovan has accused hotels of “robbing people up to their eyeballs” especially around the times ...
Ireland has a special place in Seve Ballesteros's heart
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Day One of the Irish Open at The K Club, with Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington and Brooks Koepka among the stars teeing off on the...
Who is he new editor of American Vogue?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Wintour has ended weeks of industry speculation by naming Chloe Malle as her successor as the new editor of Vogue. Just who is Chloe Malle? To te...
French actor Gerard Depardieu will stand trial
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
French actor Gerard Depardieu will stand trial for the alleged rape of fellow actor Charlotte Arnould in 2018. The movie star has been under investiga...
Conor Horgan Author of 'Is Maradona in Heaven?'
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Daddy, is Maradona in Heaven?” This is what 7-year-old Michael Horgan asked his father Conor one night about life after death one night.&nbs...
Keeping meals unprocessed but quick and cheap!
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can you ensure what you put on your plate is not unprocessed food while also keeping it quick and cheap?Health Food Advocate, Food Entrepreneur an...
Why so many people covet our Irish passport?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a long list of celebrities to those with Irish ancestry, the Irish passport is a highly coveted document. But why is it such a popular passport a...
How breast feeding provides significant benefits to the baby’s immune system
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates among high-income countries, influenced by social, cultural, and systemic factors. Around 60% breast...
Countdown to the presidential race is on!
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Countdown to the presidential race is on as people will head to the polls to decide on the 24th of October. With parties officially declaring th...
Gardaí are continuing to search for the remains of missing boy
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks the third day of a Garda investigation into missing boy in Donabate. Gardaí are continuing to search for the remains of the child. Minist...
The Inca Gardens of Ancient Peru
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
High in the Andes the mountains rise in sheer ridges, their flanks cut with cliffs and ravines, their summits capped with snow. To the casu...
'Intensive Care' a memoir of Dr. Suzanne Crowe
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Intensive Care is the memoir of Dr. Suzanne Crowe, a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care. Suzanne has spent years caring for children in dire circu...
You Will Die in Prison a new documentary featuring Bernard Phelan
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You Will Die in Prison, is the new documentary featuring Bernard Phelan, an Irish/French citizen who was wrongfully taken hostage in Mashhad, Iran, in...
Inside Hollywood: Shakespeare on the big screen
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Inside Hollywood, audiences have been treated to their first look of the trailer for Hamnet. The Chloé Zhao adaptation is based on Maggi...
Green Scene: How microbes influence the flavour of chocolate
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists have uncovered how microbes influence the flavour of chocolate, paving the way for new and novelty flavours in future. Also we hear how sh...
All the motoring news with Conor Faughnan
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of Dublin city residential parking permits could rise more than threefold to €225. Also today marks the day that children between the age o...
The weapons presented at Chinese military parade
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robot wolves", laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles and giant water drones are just some of the weapons presented at Chinese military parade. Thi...
The latest the search for the missing boy in Donabate
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Searches are continuing this morning at a site in Donabate for a young boy who has been missing from Dublin for up to four years. . Emily Keegan is a...
How the EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement could effect Irish farmers?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The European commission will adopt a proposal to ratify the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. The Irish government is opposed to the agreement and wil...
A third of secondary school children have engaged with AI chatbots
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More than a quarter of primary school children and over a third of secondary school children have engaged with AI chatbots, according to figures...
Who is Gavin Newsom ?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Gavin Newsom and is he the new darling of the Democrats? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Brett Bruen, President of the Global ...
Could Nigel Farage plans upset the Good Friday Agreement?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As immigration is one of the biggest issues engulfing UK politics. The Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage is hellbent on stopping the small boats and ille...
How can we prevent electoral disinformation?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing concerns as powers preventing electoral disinformation are unlikely to be implemented by the presidential election. Stephen McDermot...
Secretaries and caretakers continue to strike
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Secretaries and caretakers continue to strike over public service pensions and other entitlements. Is there any resolution in sight? Pat discusses thi...
Gardaí continue their search of a child who they suspect is dead
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gardaí are investigating the disappearance of a child who they suspect is dead. The boy has not been seen for at least three years. This morning Ga...
How can employees open up about their mental health?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is growing demand for workplaces to offer employee assistance programmes. These programmes help tackle issues surrounding mental heal...
How much protein is too much?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘High’ or ‘added’ protein foods are popping up everywhere from ice cream to pizza and even coffee. The nutrient’s newfound popularity has a ...
A declaration that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A flotilla of boats destined for Gaza carrying Greta Thunberg has departed from Barcelona. While the world's leading association of genocide scho...
Tips to fill your winter with fun and friendship
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to think about autumn and winter and to plan for yourself and your own well-being. Planning for winter is about aligning your environment, y...
Thousands of children will be left without a hot lunch from today
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of children are set to be left without a hot lunch from today because suppliers claim changes to the Government’s school meals programme m...
Ask The Expert: On the legalities of your divorce
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Walsh, Family Law and Divorce Solicitor answering the questions you may have over managing the legalities of your divorce.
Hairdressers are calling for a reduction in VAT for business survival
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hairdressers are joining the calls for the government to reduce the vat rate back to 9 percent to deal with the rising business costs. To discuss...
What is the Tenant-in-Setu scheme?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Tenant-in-Setu scheme has headlined the papers recently as many tenants are being evicted because more councils are pausing the scheme ...
A look back on a busy weekend of sport
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s women’s rugby is through to the World Cup quarter final after beating Spain over the weekend. They will face the black ferns in a challe...
A political news round up
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent and the Host of Let Me Explain Podcast brings us all an update on what happening in Irish politics.
Did our tourist high season end on a low?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier in the year, the CSO reported a 30% decline in visitor numbers for February, Economists warned that Ireland's tourism industry was at a tippin...
Can Gaza survive famine amid total collapse?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aid agencies issue urgent warnings of ongoing famine and a likely rise in preventable disease, linked to the dire living conditions in the war-shatter...
Our Friday Forum on the news stories of the week
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Pat this morning for our Friday Forum were Thomas Byrne, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Af...
A withdrawal of peacekeepers from Lebanon in 2027
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The UN security council has voted to terminate the UNIFIL peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon. The operation in which Irish peacekeepers have been...
A new species of dinosaur has been discovered!
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new species of dinosaur has been discovered on Isle of Wight. The fossils are 125 million years old. The species has been named after sai...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins talks through family favourite back to school dishes. The first one is Pork sausages, creamy mash, onion and mustard Gravy and the seco...
How much can you political opinion change?
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yaniv Korman grew up in Israel, but now lives in the UK where he has access to multiple perspectives of media. Living out outside of Israel has shape...
Get festival ready this weekend !
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Electric Picnic in Stradbally is on this weekend, with 80,000 people attending the festival. The weekend is jampacked with artists, D...
Weight loss jab shortage as users stockpile
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a rush to stockpile months worth of Mounjaro as panic grows over its soaring cost. Lilly who manufactures the jab, told its two Britis...
Is university the first point of call for every student?
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is university the first point of call for every student? Maybe it's a plc course or even an apprenticeship. Speaking to Pat was two people to tell us ...
How concerned should the public be about listeria?
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this week a batch of ricotta and buffalo cheeses were recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. And this hasn’t been the first outbr...
School secretaries and caretakers protest out the Dail today
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
School secretaries and caretakers marched on the streets to the Dáil this morning. This march comes as school secretaries and caretakers have begun i...