The Pat Kenny Show

Miriam O’Callaghan on her new memoir

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

20 years ago Miriam O’Callaghan was asked to write her memoir, but at the time, life, work and everything had got in the way…but after another nu...

Increasing levels of obesity during pregnancy report finds

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new report shows how doctors have noticed a change in demographic characteristics in women who attended the Coombe maternity hospital between 2018 a...

News stories of the week on the Friday Forum

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Pat on the Friday Forum was Malcolm Byrne TD, Fianna Fáil, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence, Spokesperson on Clim...

Who is in the running for New York Mayor?

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday, voters in New York City will vote to elect the successor to the incumbent Mayor, Eric Adams. Three candidates remain in the race, after Mr...

Halloween Food with Gareth Mullins

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this Halloween weekend Gareth brings us a recipe for a pumpkin soup with parmesan and garlic croutons as well as pork chops with colcannon and ka...

Is the 3I/Atlas that is passing earth a comet or an alien?

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the 3I/Atlas that is passing earth a comet or an alien? A Harvard University Professor reckons it could be alien technology because of its brightne...

King Charles formally stripped Andrew of his royal titles

31 Oct 2025

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King Charles has formally stripped Andrew of his royal titles, including his royal status as Prince. We get the latest on this with Enda Brady, Intern...

Looking ahead to this weekend in sport

31 Oct 2025

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Looking ahead to this weekend in sport, the Premier League returns with an exciting lineup as Chelsea takes on Tottenham in a London derby, in rugby I...

The many who don't get the chance to take their attacker to court

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back at the end of august we revealed on this show that over the past 10 years the Director of Public Prosecutions chose not to prosecute over 67 perc...

David McWilliams on Ireland's economic state

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite international pressures, the Irish economy is projected to grow by almost 11% thanks to strong pharma exports and consumer spending. Joining P...

Creating innovation jobs in Ireland’s green economy

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Margie McCarthy, the Director of Research & Policy at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, joined Pat to discuss the increasing investment...

Hollywood screenwriter, director, producer, novelist Todd Komarnicki

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Dingle Distillery International Film Festival returns this winter to venues around Dingle from 7 – 9 November. Renowned Hollywood screenwriter, ...

Is the deposit return scheme a success or headache for people?

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Deposit Re-turn Scheme. It’s a resounding success. There has been a marked reduction in litter and an unexpected financial boost for community g...

Charles Comiskey and his complicated legacy in baseball

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland take on New Zealand this weekend at Soldier Field in Chicago, a city famous for its close association with Ireland and Irish immigration. One ...

President Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump has just completed perhaps the most consequential meeting of his Asia tour, a conference with Chairman of the Chinese Communis...

Jackie McCarthy O’Brien’s new memoir ‘We Made It Kid’

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Irish International soccer and rugby player Jackie McCarthy O’Brien’s new memoir ‘We Made It Kid’ is out now.  The book follo...

The do’s and don’t of home liquids disposal

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, a woman from west London was fined £150 for pouring the dregs of her morning coffee down a street drain! So in this weeks sustain...

A new garda station at Citywest is being considered

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new garda station at Citywest is being considered following the recent riots and violence that’s been happening there. We get the latest on t...

Cheryl Fergison Eastenders actress and singer

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cheryl Fergison Eastenders actress and singer joined Pat in studio this morning to chat about her new memoir ‘Behind The Scenes’. Also we hear ...

Government tries to entice builders home

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Government has spent almost €450,000 on enticing builders back home to Ireland from working in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US. But is...

Elizabeth Day's new book ‘One of Us’

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Day's new book ‘One of Us’, a sequel to her bestseller ‘The Party’, is a “compulsive story of betrayal, old bonds and buried sca...

The impacts that come with toxic masculinity

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The threat of toxic masculinity and the manosphere is really concerning especially when you see research showing how more than a third of young men wh...

Commuting in winter for pedestrians, cyclists and e-scooters

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The clocks have gone back and we are back to commuting in darkness. Add in poor weather and  unsurprisingly this makes roads more dangerous espec...

Inside Hollywood: The Exorcist

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Few films have left as indelible a mark on the horror genre as The Exorcist. Released in 1973 and directed by William Friedkin, it remains one of th...

Just what does the spooky season mean in 2025?

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From pumpkin patches, to haunted houses, Samhain celebrations and puca parades. There's more to do this Halloween than ever before. But just what...

At least thirty three killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At least 33 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza following Israeli strikes last night. Is the Gaza ceasefire at risk? Pat discussed this and more wit...

Green Scene: How coral reefs have reached a tipping point

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Green Scene how coral reefs have reached a tipping point, and new research on how burying wood could be an unexpected low-tech soluti...

Life inside Ghislaine Maxwell's prison

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In August, Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was moved from a Florida prison to a minimum security facility ...

Two thirds of hospital waiting list targets are missed

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two thirds of hospital waiting list targets are missed despite a 420-million-euro investment and a pledge to reduce it by the end of this year, accord...

A review of the OneSonic Studio Pro headphones

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent reviews reviews the OneSonic Studio Pro headphones, from the independent Irish audio brand OneSon...

Festival hotel breaks on offer this Christmas season

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas hotel breaks are still popular, despite costs and inflation. Dozens of hotels do them, and some have even sold out for 2025. This week Pol ...

Is Ireland’s neutrality performative?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neutrality has been a long-standing position of Irish foreign policy but is it performative?  Pat asked two guests, Colin Sheridan, is an Irish E...

Hurricane Melissa is slowly inching its way towards Jamaica

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Melissa is slowly inching its way towards the island as a category five hurricane with sustained winds of up 282km/h. Residents have been u...

The rising popularity of the new leader of UK Green party

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new political figure is making headlines all across the UK and its not Nigel Farage.  Zack Polanski is the new leader of the Green party and fo...

What are the risks of buy now pay later apps?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the cost of living rising more and more people are turning to buy now, pay later options. Shoppers can purchase anything from a takeaway to a new...

Hate speech is “fuelling hatred and escalating tensions” in Ireland report finds

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hate speech is “fuelling hatred and escalating tensions” in Ireland and some politician's reactions to events are partly to blame as well. Th...

‘The Race’ is David Gillick’s account of his rise in athletics

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Madrid in March 2005, the career of David Gillick was put under a new spotlight – he had just become the European 400m Indoor Champion. A feet he...

What are ultra long-haul flights?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first recorded powered flight lasted for 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet. ICAO and IATA define ultra long-haul flights as routes las...

What is the fallout of the presidential election?

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Though the presidential election is over, government parties are still feeling the fallout of their loss. With Fianna Fáil attempting to quell a con...

The Rewind with Henry McKean - 1997

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 1997!From the death of Princess Diana to Michael ...

USA news updates with Terry Sheridan

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An NBA head coach and player are among 31 people who were arrested yesterday in the US in connection with two major federal gambling investigations wh...

The Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four our Friday Forum Pat was joined by Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway, Christina Finn, political editor with The Journal, a...

Learning Irish in a way that is fun with Mollie Guidera

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From over 200,000 Instagram followers and now to an An Post Irish Book Awards-nominated book, Mollie Guidera is on a mission to make our native langua...

Halloween sweet treats with Gareth Mullins

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Mullins talks us through Halloween sweet treats to barmbrack cake, spooky ghost cookies and witchy cupcakes.

It's polling day, but are voters coming out?

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent joined Pat to bring us the latest on voter turnout for the Presidential election.

Josh Crosbie looks at how to reduce your surplus food

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's estimated that Ireland generated 835,000 tonnes of food waste in 2023. But with so many people in need of food, what can be done to reduce surplu...

Peaceful protests take place in Citywest as Gardaí fear for more disorder

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last night protestors returned to CityWest after two nights of rioting.  A smaller crowd attended as Gardaí maintained a significant presence. H...

Colm Boohig from Off the Ball previews the weekend in sport

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Munster face off with Connaught, Shamrock Rovers hopeful they will finally secure the league title, and the Premier League back again this weekend.&nb...

US Secretary of State meets Benjamin Netanyahu

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Benjamin Netanyahu just almost two weeks since the ceasefire in Gaza began. The meeting comes as Trump warn...

Doctors call for prioritisation of e-scooter regulation

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish doctors have called for regulations for e-scooters to be prioritized, saying they are causing a growing burden on our emergency care system. Ana...

Boxed With John Fardy featured 'The Perfect Neighbour'

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Boxed With John Fardy featured 'The Perfect Neighbour'. The new Netflix documentary tells the shocking and tragic death of Ajike “AJ” Owens.

Is the end nigh for independent Irish enterprises?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Running a small business has never been easy. But with competition from big business online and on the ground, survival seems to have never been so h...

The pioneering cancer specialist Professor Gordon Hamilton Fairley

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Gordon Hamilton Fairley was the UK’s first professor of medical oncology but that career, and life, was cut short on the 23rd October 1975...

President Trump announces new sanctions on Russia

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump has announced new sanctions on Russia in an attempt to force Putin into peace, however he has refused to send tomahawk missiles...

Urban crawl as Dart and BusConnects are painfully slow

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin has recently spent €600 million on its bus service and is planning on spending €3 billion more. Buses and the service they provide have imp...

We hear about sustainable Irish jewellery makers

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since jewels are on everyone's minds this week, after the Louvre Heist. It a good time to talk about sustainable jewellery, Jo Linehan looks at lab g...

An Tánaiste on another night of unrest in Citywest

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We get the latest and reaction after another night of unrest in Citywest. Speaking to Pat this morning was our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte, Dr Umar Al...

All your skin related questions answered  

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists joined Pat in studio to answer listeners skill relating q...

How will a low turnout affect the results of the election? 

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With just two days until voters head to the polling station, Catherine Connolly continues to lead in the latest business post poll on 44 percent. The ...

‘Healthy Fakeaways’ Nathan Anthony’s latest cookbook

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to just enjoy a takeaway without worrying about the cost, the calories or how you'll feel after eating it?   Well, ‘H...

Family member of a now released Israeli hostage taken by Hamas

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On October 7th 2023, some 251 Israelis were taken hostage by Hamas led militants. Now, just over two years later, all living hostages have been releas...

Gardening Stories: Japanese American internment gardens

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For Japanese Americans, gardening had long been part of daily life and cultural identity. Traditional Japanese gardens are rooted in ideas of harmony...

Inside Hollywood: The movie that changed horror forever

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again pumpkins glowing, costumes ready, and just the faintest chill running down your spine. On this week's 'Inside Hollywood...

What is it like to live with a stammer?

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks world stammer day. Here to tell us what it’s like to live with a stammer, the importance of awareness and what we can do for people who ...

‘Sustained violence and thuggery’ at Citywest last night 

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Six people have been arrested after Gardaí were attacked with fireworks and a van was set on fire during scenes of ‘sustained violence and thuggery...

Green Scene: The amazing microbial world inside trees

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Green Scene the amazing microbial world inside trees and how ants shape their colonies to prevent the spread of disease. All to discu...

Post presidential debate analysis

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last night the was the final presidential debate on RTE's Prime Times. This gave candidates a last chance to make their pitch for the presidency. Pos...

A night of violence at Citywest Hotel

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Six people are arrested as Garda van is burned at Citywest Hotel. Up to 1,000 people gather near the driveway of premises in Saggart, Co Dublin. ...

What happened with the Amazon global outage?

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon says AWS cloud service is back to normal after outage disrupts businesses worldwide Amazon.com cloud service returned to normal operations on M...

How authoritarianism has risen across the world

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How have authoritarian regimes risen around the world? Alexander Dukalskis from UCD looks at the rise of authoritarianism and how countries have put t...

Terry Prone on her memoir 'I'm Glad You Asked Me That'

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Terry Prone is no stranger to the world of politics and media, in fact her first tv debut was just at the age of 13 years old. She has become a househ...

Should multibuy promotions for junk food be banned?

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the start of this month, ‘buy one get one free’ and other mulitbuy promotions for unhealthy food and drink have been banned in England to tackl...

Is hydrogen power the future of energy?

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is hydrogen power the future of energy? If so, will Ireland benefit from increased hydrogen investment? Top international hydrogen investor Alicia Eas...

What now for the fragile peace in Gaza? 

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Donald Trump has threatened Hamas with ‘eradication’ should his ceasefire deal collapse. Vice President JD Vance is also getting involve...

The Children's Health Foundation 25th Trick or Treat campaign

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Children's Health Foundation works to provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate care for every sick child in Ireland. This Hallow...

The closing days of the presidential campaign!

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s only a matter of days now until people head to the polling stations for the Presidential Election and tonight will see the final debate of the ...

Getting a good night sleep when clocks go back

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The clocks go back this Sunday morning so what can you do help make the change for you and your kids easier? Here to help was our expert today Lucy Wo...

Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mercedes targets a 5-minute EV charge and repair costs are driving up insurance. All to discuss and more with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor at the...

Prince Andrew forced into giving up his all of his royal titles

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prince Andrew has been forced into giving up his all of his royal titles as it has been revealed that he was allegedly set up with a second victim by ...

Search for 'priceless' jewels stolen from the Louvre museum

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to enter prison for criminal conspiracy over Libyan funding. Sarkozy was convicted in September of cri...

'Ring of Salt, A Memoir of Finding Home and Hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland’

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ring of Salt, A Memoir of Finding Home and Hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland’ is the powerful new memoir from author Betsy Cornwell. Betsy joined Pa...

The new EU entry-exit scheme

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UK visitors arriving in any of the Schengen area’s 29 countries will now have their faces and fingerprints scanned under a new entry/exit system one...

Israel says it will return to ceasefire after striking Gaza

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel says it will return to ceasefire after striking Gaza. We get analysis on the situation with Alastair Campbell, Host of The Rest Is Politics and...

A look back on a busy weekend of sport

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back over a busy weekend of sport. Harry Maguire scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Liverpool on Sunday, Leinster continue ...

The Presidential campaign enters its final days!

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Presidential campaign enters its final days. We get the latest on the presential race with Sean Defoe Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of...

Ireland’s first Psychosis Research Centre is set to open

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St John of God Research Foundation is launching a dedicated Psychosis Research Centre and the person who will co-ordinate it. It will a core aspect of...

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maeve O’Connell Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Louise O’Reilly TD for Dublin Fingal West and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Social Protection, Rural...

President Zelensky heads to the White House today

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today trump will meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the white house as Zelensky hopes to secure more American military assistance to...

Friday Food: Irish Apple, brown butter and cardamom cake

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TV chef Erica Drumm talks through Irish Apple, brown butter and cardamom cake as apples are in season. We also here what veg are in season such as aub...

Imelda May singing through as Gaeilge

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imelda May may be known worldwide as an Irish singer, but that is likely a language you have never heard her sing in, because, up until recently, you ...

Majority of children aged 8 to 12 have access to mobile devices overnight

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The writing has been on the wall for some time with experts globally warning about a child’s unfettered access to a smartphone yet it doesn’t seem...

Liverpool v Manchester United: All eyes will on Anfield

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The United Rugby Championship starts up again this weekend and Leinster will once again host Munster in a derby match at Croke Park.  Elsewhere i...

Ben Schott discusses his new book Schott's Significa

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Secret languages surround us from graffiti writers, gondoliers, and gym rats to spies, sneakerheads, and Swifties. Every group creates a private lingo...

Photos emerge of Catherine Connolly with militia leader

17 Oct 2025

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Photos have emerged of independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly meeting militia leader behind war crimes against Palestinians in Syria Ca...

Ireland has a proud tradition in the hammer throw

16 Oct 2025

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Ireland has a proud tradition in the hammer throw dating back to ancient times. Cú Chulainn supposedly invented the sport long before Games took pla...

Are young people less resilient these days than past generations?

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are young people less resilient these days than past generations? Does the increased availability and awareness of mental health support help young pe...

The fragile peace in the Middle East

16 Oct 2025

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The fragile peace in the Middle East could already be in jeopardy. President Donald Trump has warned Israel could resume fighting if Hamas breaches th...

Science with Luke: Making a star in a bottle

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nuclear fusion is the process by which two or more light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a huge amount of energy in the pro...

The complicated history of one of Irelands Dunnes Stores

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dunnes Stores is up there with Ryanair and Guinness as one of the most successful Irish enterprises created. Opening its first store in 1944 on Cork’...

Children’s Rights Alliance rection to death of teen in emergency care facility

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gardaí are investigating the death of a seventeen-year-old at an emergency care facility in Dublin yesterday. In a statement, Tusla confirmed this fa...