The Pat Kenny Show
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Bus operators in Dublin have been fined nearly €2.5m in the first six months of the year for not showing up on time or cancelling services
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bus operators in Dublin have been fined nearly €2.5m in the first six months of the year for not showing up on time or canceling services. In reacti...
3 day meeting with world experts on cancer taking place
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As World experts gather to discuss the advancement and research into cancer treatments, we get the details with Consultant Medical Oncologist St Vince...
What the collapse of sterling means for you
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What the collapse of sterling means for you, we hear from Economist, author, and broadcaster David McWilliams.
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford, Elaine Loughlin...
AMD Awareness Week
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss AMD as the number 1 cause of sight loss in Ireland over 50s with Mark Cahill Consultant Eye Surgeon with the Irish College of Ophthalmolog...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Gareth brings us a traditional bread and jam recipe for us.
Baby in the dail
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat spoke to Violet Anne Wynne Independent TD for Clare who made history in the Dáil this week.
Has Trump’s luck finally run out?
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has Trump’s luck finally run out? We’ll cross to the US to Terry Sheridan, News Director of WSHU Public Radio to get the latest.
Younger generation leading surge in antique jewels
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat spoke to Matthew Weldon from Courtville Antiques who is utilising his online presence to sell to the conscious consumer.
Domestic support wanes in Russia for the war
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic support wanes in Russia for the war as the mobilisation continues and annexation referenda to be held. To discuss the situation further Pat ...
Joanna Fortune Psychotherapist and author of ' Why We Play
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Fortune Psychotherapist and author of ' Why We Play: How to find joy and meaning in everyday life’ joined Pat on the show this morning.
Minister Simon Harris on the ongoing student accommodation crisis
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Higher Education Minister Simon Harris about the student accommodation crisis, the budget, and more.
Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Diary Of A Drunk Female'
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Fardy features The Diary Of A Drunk Female on this week's Boxed.
Should E bike be used on road rather than cycle lanes?
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are e-bikes becoming too bulky and dangerous? Should they use the road rather than the cycle lane? We discuss with Janet Horner Green Party councilor...
The signs and symptoms of uterine cancer
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the majority of women failing to recognize the symptoms of uterine cancer, we look at the illness in more detail with Catherine O’Gorman, Gyne...
Ploughing Championships - it’s not just for farmers!
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ploughing-it’s not just for farmers! Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie speaks to those who you would least expect to meet at Ploughing.
Moore Street reopens its stall and traders on Friday
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Moore street reopens its stalls and traders return to Dublin’s market center this Friday. For more on this Pat spoke to Martin Harte, CEO of the Tem...
What is the political lay of the land within Russia
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Putin partially mobilises 300,000 reservists, we hear what is the political lay of the land within Russia following Zelensky’s UN address , with ...
Almost a million smart meters not being used in €1.2bn scheme
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Almost one million smart meters have been installed in homes and businesses but very few people use them. What is their purpose and how do we use them...
Many are facing backlogs with their mortgage switching efforts
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many are facing backlogs with their mortgage switching efforts Karl Deeter COE of Onlineapplication.com tell us how that will impact customers.
are we too dependent on service and this system to function through the internet.
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are we too dependent on service and this system to function through the internet? Pat discusses with Raluca Saceanu Chief Executive Officer with Smar...
Emissions Vs Energy Crisis
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With three in five Irish people saying the energy crisis should take priority over emissions, we talk to the experts about striking a balance. Joining...
Behind The Movie Scenes: The Devil Wears Prada
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of Miranda Priestly and Runway magazine in The Devil Wears Prada movie.
Green Scene: How is your carbon footprint calculated?
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How is your carbon footprint calculated? And what does “going purpose” mean? All this and more on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr. Ruth Freeman,...
How to Break up with a friend
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to move on after break up with a friend? We get advice from Dr Clodagh Campbell, The Wellness Psychologist.
Vladimir Putin announces mobilisation of Russian army
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Putin has announced the mobilisation of Russian army reserves as he steps up his war in Ukraine. For more on this Pat spoke to Shashank Joshi...
Jason Corbett's family plea to fast-track the long-delayed retrial
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ralph Riegal who is in North Carolina ahead of a plea from Jason Corbett’s family joined Pat on the show this morning.
Café owner banned pyjamas wearing customers
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with a café owner who has banned people from wearing pajamas on her premises. Pat spoke to Ciara Burke Owner of Sage and Stone Café.
Minister for Health on winter pressure on our health system
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of winter pressure for our hospital, doctor, and nurses Pat was joined on the show by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly.
Tech With Jess: Momentum Bluetooth headphones from Sennheiser
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Tech Jess Kelly reviews the new Momentum Bluetooth headphones from Sennheiser. The fourth-generation of the Momentum Bluetooth headph...
Travel With Pól : Ireland's Top Ten Hotels
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pol O’Conghaile Travel Editor, Irish Independent, and Travel Writer gives us a run-down of his top ten hotels to visit in Ireland.
Reaction to Gardai car ramming in Cherry Orchard
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Calls are being made to take action following the ramming of a garda car in Cherry Orchard last night. For reaction, Pat was joined on the show by Cll...
Atrial Fibrillation Awareness
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the importance of knowing your heart, checking your pulse, and what is Atrial Fibrillation with Prof. Gábor Széplaki Head of Cardiac E...
The pension overhaul
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The government is introducing five new rates of pension payments. We’ll discuss the details Jerry Moriarty, CEO Irish Associations of Pensions Fund ...
The new birth information and tracing act
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cormac Quinlan Assistant National Director for Practice reform at Tusla brings us through the new adoption information and tracing act.
Landlords want rental income slashed from 50% to 25%
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With private landlords exiting the marketing en masse, is the solution to slash tax on rental income? We discuss with Rebecca Moynihan Labour's housi...
Behind The Scenes at Ploughing 2022
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk ReporterJosh Crosbie goes behind the scenes at the Ploughing Championships to take a look at what it takes to get Ploughing up and running.
Sea cave rescue in Co Mayo
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A 40-year-old man who spent 22 hours on a ledge in a cave at Downpatrick Head was rescued yesterday afternoon. Pat was joined on the show by Paul Gill...
More reaction from the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get more reaction of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the longest-serving monarch in Britain is laid to rest. We get to hear from Henry McKean...
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The best-selling author of Hamnet, Maggie O Farrell joins me next to discuss her next page-turner 'The Marriage Portrait'
Tax breaks when you purchase an electric car
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For those considering the purchase of an electric car, just what tax breaks can you avail of? Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Indepe...
World dignitaries pay final respects to the late Queen Elizabeth,
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As world dignitaries descend onto Britain from every corner of the globe to pay their final respects to the late Queen Elizabeth. Speaking to Pat th...
Minister Paschal Donohue ahead of Budget 2023
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eight days out from Budget 2023, we hear from, the President of the Eurogroup and Minister for Finance for Ireland Paschal Donohoe on what to expect.
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this week was Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dubin-Rathdown and spokesp...
Should communions celebrations be small family focused affair?
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to get rid of the expensive communion clothes and fake tan in favour of small family focused affairs? We discuss with Fr Tony Flannery, As...
Friday Food: Creamed Celeriac soup
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Toasted walnuts and garlic croutons await in Gareth Mullins delicious recipe this week.
'The day I got trapped in my Brain’ by Amy Huberman
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Best selling author and actress,, Amy Huberman joined Anton on the show to chat all things including her new book that’s already number one in the ...
What’s happening in UK over the weekend ahead of funeral?
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest on Queen Elizabeth ll’s funeral and look ahead to the challenges facing new Prime Minister Liz Truss with George Parker, Political...
Sport: Federer announces his retirement
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Federer announces his retirement all that and more with Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee, Host of the COYGIG podcast.
Navan Hospital Protest
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Deputy Peadar Tóibín Leader of Aontú, TD for Meath West, and Chairman of Save Navan Hospital Group about the latest rally to save Navan...
Lisa Chambers the law to change on catfishing
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Catfishing - when someone steals your picture to use on dating apps it happened to Lisa Chambers, and she wants the law to change. Lisa spoke to Anto...
Profile of Ursula von der Leyen
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
She will lead Europe through a crisis not seen since World War Two. But just who is Ursula von Der Leyen? We discuss this with Naomi O’Leary Irish ...
‘The Truth About Reilly’
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author Sinead Moriarty joins us to talk about her new book which deals with subject of homelessness.
The Business of Apple
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McLoughlin, Broadcaster/Deputy Business Editor at Newstalk takes a look at the business of Apple.
TD Paul Murphy speaks out after assault
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West Paul Murphy who was assaulted as he was leaving Leinster House yesterday.
Are smartphones killing our social life?
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anywhere we go to eat, have coffee or even watch a movie we are surrounded by people glued to their screens. We ask are smartphones killing our social...
Culture Night 2022 is fast approaching
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Culture night approaches we look forward to the night where Ireland explodes in cultural events up and down the country. For more details on the ni...
A key figure in the Kinahan cartel has been arrested
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear the latest from Spain where a key figure in the Kinahan cartel has been arrested. Nicola Tallant - Investigations Editor, Sunday World broug...
Lack of Nurses for MND Patients
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why there are just four nurses in the entire country to look after patients with Motor Neurone Disease. We spoke to Eithne Cawley a Motor Neur...
The commute of haulers post COVID
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the commuter week we chat to the Hauliers who say their journeys have slowed post-pandemic. Also, our Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean spent...
The Irish Department of Finance 1959-99
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to the author of the book ‘’The Irish Department of Finance 1959 to 1999’’ on why it was the epicenter of Ireland’s transformation....
What you can do if you are disappointed with your CAO offier
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear what you can do if you are disappointed with your CAO offer with Andrew Brownlee, SOLAS CEO Dr Mary O’Kane Lecturer in Child Psychology and...
How can we alleviate Ireland's housing crisis?
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh Wallace joins us and discusses the solutions he thinks could help the housing crisis.
Injuries at home rose during first year of pandemic
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first year of the pandemic saw a significant increase in injuries at home, particularly those caused by falls, according to a new report. For mo...
Husband Donates Kidney to Wife
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from the kidney transplant recipient who received the gift of life from her husband. Jonathan spoke to Briona and Shane Hunter this morning.
Tips on dealing with math's anxiety
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the return to school well underway, the rows around homework are resuming, we hear tips on dealing with math's anxiety with TJ Hegarty, the found...
Is it ever ok to comment on what is on someone else’s plate?
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why we need to stop commenting on other people’s dinner plates, lunch boxes and eating habits with Sarah keogh, Dietician at Eatwell.ie
What will become of Prince Andrew in the wake of Queen Elizabeth’s death
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear what will become of Prince Andrew in the wake of Queen Elizabeth’s death with Stephen Bates - Former Royal Correspondent of the Guardian and...
Why commuting patterns have changed
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why commuting patterns have changed, and the changes that are probably here to stay with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.
Minimum wage is set to increase by 80c
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the minimum wage is set to increase by 80c, we look at the consequences of that increase to businesses with Colette Bennett,Economic and Social Ana...
Ursula Von Der Leyen’s State of the European Union announcement
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An Electricity price cap and support for SMEs Ursula Von Der Leyen’s State of the European Union announcements reaction with Francis Fitzgerald MEP...
Green Scene: Friendship between male dolphins
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses the friendship between male dolphins and peatlands and rainf...
Road To Repeal
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to two ladies whose work aims to trace the journey of repealing the eight amendment. Therese Caherty and Pauline Conroy authors of Road To Re...
Tech With Jess: A review of the Galaxy Buds2 Pro
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's ' Tech With Jess' we hear a Review of the new Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and the new Pixel Buds.
The latest from Ukraine
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from Ukraine as troops seems to be gaining a lot of ground from the Russians. Speaking on the show this morning was Dr. Patrick Bur...
HSE’S Healthy Weight Campaign
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the four pillars of getting a healthy weight in your 20s and 30s with Prof Donal O'Shea HSE Clinical Lead on Obesity.
Legacy giving in Ireland
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three simple steps to making a will, legacy giving in Ireland and why it is so vital for charities, how people can go about leaving a legacy gift in t...
Proposed PRSI hikes hitting the self-employed
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the proposed PRSI hikes hitting the self-employed. In reaction, we spoke to Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Indepe...
Sepsis Awareness month
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On World Sepsis Day and Sepsis Awareness month Jonathan was joined on the show by Aisling O’Rourke who sadly lost her father to sepsis and also Prof...
Flight delays at Schiphol airport
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from passengers stranded at Schiphol airport due to long security delays and bad communication.
How to make big business carbon neutral?
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This morning we heard from Norman Crowley a green entrepreneur Chairman of Cool Planet who is retrofitting high-end vehicles and helping big busines...
Ask The Expert: Mortgages
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unsure how or if to switch mortgage providers? Our Monday expert John Duggan, CEO & Co-Founder at Loanitt answered all your mortgage-related questions...
The latest as the UK continues to mourn the passing of the Queen
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mourning continues across the UK over the passing of the late Queen. King Charles III addressed MPS at Westminster Hall before leaving to accompany th...
How other European countries are tackling the energy crisis
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Scally, Berlin Correspondent with The Irish Times, Hugo McCafferty, Irish journalist based in Italy, and Elizabeth Pineau, Journalist at Reuters...
Hashi Mohamed - Author of 'A Home of One’s Own'
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to have a home? We spoke to Hashi Mohamed, author of A Home of One’s Own, and Planning Barrister who has experienced the ho...
Government plans to tighten up legislation surrounding inheritance tax
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Walsh family law solicitor and David Quinn, Managing Director of Investwise joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss the latest plans by the g...
Should we increase the age to the age to buy tobacco?
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could increasing the age to buy tobacco in Ireland help us cut the rates of addiction in Ireland? Anton Savage was joined by Professor Des Cox, Consul...
A review of a busy weekend in sport
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lowry does it for the good guys and world cup success for the Irish rugby 7s. Kathleen McNamee from Off the Ball and host of the COYGIG podcast review...
Francis Brennan on his new 'Homekeeper's diary'
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hotelier and TV personality Francis Brennan joined Anton Savage to chat about all things everything including his new home keepers diary.
Electric vehicles are finally the most car on demand
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Gillespie, environmental economist jointly associated with Trinty College Dublin and the University of Galway joined Anton Savage on the show ...
Another weekend of chaos at Dublin Airport
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does Aer Lingus have a PR problem following another weekend of chaos at Dublin Airport? We hear what happened from Clive who is originally from the U...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton today was Lynn Boylan Sinn Fein Senator, Richard Boyd Barrett Peop...
We hear about the importance of palliative care
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about the importance of palliative care ahead of the ninth annual Palliative Care Week. Anton spoke to Fintan Fagan, Chief Executive Officer, ...
Food with Gareth: Muilti Seed flapjacks
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the go and on the move, Gareth Mullins brings us tasty recipes to try out.
Emergency meeting of EU Energy Ministers today
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from the emergency meeting of EU energy ministers ahead of a winter of high energy prices with Naomi O’Leary, Irish Times Europe ...
More reaction to the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get more reaction to the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll and look forward to the reign of Kind Charles lll. Anton spoke to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, Lea...
AO Round One Offers are out
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Education Columnist Brian Mooney joined Anton to answer listeners' CAO-related questions. Also joining Anton was ...
The life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A country goes into mourning for 10 days as Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch died aged 96. We look at her life and legacy with ...
Hear all about the Picker Pals Programme
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Jackson, a teacher in Burrow National School in Sutton and founder of the program, Lynn Harley, Principal in Burrow National School in Sutton ...
Skincare advice and tips on dealing with eczema
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of world eczema day on September 14th Selene Daly, Dermatology Nurse Specialist on Skincare gives advice on dealing with eczema.