The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Eoin O’Broin on Sinn Fein’s housing policy
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With housing shortages set to worsen, we ask what would Sinn Féin’s Housing policy look like if they were to be in government. Eoin O’Broin, Sinn...
The multiple issues challenging learner drivers
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anton Savage was joined by transport consultant Conor Faugnan on the multiple issues challenging learner drivers.
ECB set to announce new hikes in mortgage interest rates
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the ECB is set to announce new hikes in mortgage interest rates mortgages later today, we get the latest and find out what it might mean for homeow...
Singer Mary Black
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Singer Mary Black joined us in the studio to chat ahead of her first series of concerts post-pandemic in Cork, Dublin and Belfast this Autumn.
New campaign urges men to Stand Up for Their Prostate
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to a man in his 40’s who is living with prostate cancer and an advanced nurse practitioner who specialises in men's cancers to mark the Mar...
Bestselling Author Ruth Ware
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling Author Ruth Ware chats about her latest page-turning crime fiction thriller IT Girl.
Behind Movie Scenes Of The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of a cracking satire from 1966 The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming.
Is Hydrogen the way forward in solving energy shortages?
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is Hydrogen the way forward in solving energy shortages? We discuss this with Catherine Sheridan Chairperson of the Hydrogen Ireland policy group.
Green Scene: Autumn Purple foods for boosting the immune system
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why Autumn Purple foods are fantastic for boosting the immune system and why some biodegradable teabags are not so biodegradable with Dr Ruth ...
Tax breaks being considered for both landlords and tenants
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tax breaks are being considered for both landlords and tenants. We get the details from Karl Deeter CEO of online application.com and also Senator Mar...
The new British cabinet, we find out who made the cut
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the new British cabinet, we find out who made the cut and who didn't with George Parker, Political Editor with the Financial Times.
What came out of last night’s coalition talks
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every household in the country will be expected to curb their energy use this winter as the Government prepares a plan to avoid blackouts. We discus...
Ross O’Carroll Kelly ‘Once upon a time in Donnybrook’
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Howard on his latest laugh out loud Ross O’Carroll Kelly book called ‘Once upon a time in Donnybrook’.
USA news round up with Terry Sheridan
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trump in 2024? And the kidnapping of an heiress, the disturbing case of Eliza Fletcher’s disappearance. Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public...
New research findings by Cybersafe kids
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New research by Cybersafe kids has shown that 25% of 8-12-year-olds have seen content that ‘bothered’ them and one-third of school boys who play ...
How best do we grapple with a future dominated by artificial intelligence?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How best do we grapple with a future dominated by artificial intelligence? We speak to an expert in the field and a legislator in the Dáil.
Expert tips on planning a wedding overseas
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the weather in Ireland takes a turn, many couples are turning abroad to tie the knot. We get expert tips on planning a wedding overseas with Sara K...
Managing conditions like osteoarthritis
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear how managing conditions like osteoarthritis could help avoid surgery in the long run with Dr. Clodagh Toomey, Research Fellow at the Universit...
What are the main challenges for new Prime Minister Liz Truss?
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the Boris Johnson era over, what are the main challenges for new Prime Minister Liz Truss? Anton was joined this morning by Alastair Campbell, Wr...
The Coalition is drawing up a new energy plan
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The coalition leaders are expected to meet later today to discuss reducing our energy consumption. Just how can we do it? We get expert opinion from M...
The INMO has released its budget submission
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The INMO has released its budget submission. We find out from Phil Ní Sheaghdha. General Secretary INMO, Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation what...
Ask The Expert: On lung health
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Monday expert Dr Katherine Finan Consultant Respiratory Physician in Sligo university hospital with Irish Lung Health Alliance, joined us on th...
Sean Connolly author of 'On Every Tide'
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author Sean Connolly Joins us next with his new book entitled ‘On Every Tide’ which charts the sweeping history of Irish emigration. starting in...
Barry Whyte reports from London ahead of the new UK Prime Minister being revealed
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Whyte reports from London ahead of the new UK Prime Minister is revealed.
Hell Week begins again
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diving from a helicopter, swimming in freezing water pushed to the limits we hear from two contestants taking part in Hell Week. Paul Ryder Broadcaste...
Litter levels are on the rise again
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Litter levels are on the rise and are the scourge of beaches and harbours across Ireland. For more on this Anton spoke to Proinsias Ó Tuama Founder...
The popularity of dark tourism
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is dark tourism, from active volcanoes to mob tours of Chicago, Berlin’s STASI museum or Belfast's Peace Wall, from Chernobyl even to Titanic t...
A review of the weekend of sport
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll have a roundup of all the weekend’s sports action with Off The Ball’s Phil Egan.
A landmark change in solicitor education in Ireland
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The new PPC course marks a landmark change in solicitor education in Ireland. Anton spoke to Martina Larkin Head of Legal and Compliance at Cheshire a...
All you need to know about switching your mortgage
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We bring you all the advice you need to know about switching your mortgage with Martina Hennessy, Managing Director of doddl.ie.
The latest on the tragedy in Tallaght
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest on the three siblings that died in tragic circumstances in Tallaght during the early hours of Sunday morning with Kitty Holland, Soc...
Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Anton Savage on this week's Friday Forum was Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Catherine Murphy Co-Leader of the Social Democra...
Gareth Mullins with a delicious roasted aubergine chilli
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too hot to handle. Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel is here with a delicious roasted aubergine chilli.
The latest on the final stages of the Tory leadership race
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“They think it’s all over” ... we get the latest on the final stages of the Tory leadership race with Enda Brady, journalist and media consultan...
Local nursing homes are closing at an alarming rate
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Small, homely, local nursing homes are closing at an alarming rate. Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland Tadhg Daly joined Anton Savage to discuss...
What we can expect from this year's Electric Picnic?
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Stradbally gets ready to rock, we get the lowdown on what we can expect from this year's picnic. Anton Savage was joined on the show by Malachy Tu...
Why are energy hikes coming thick and fast?
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are energy hikes coming thick and fast and will banning the boiler help? Anton Savage was joined by Niall Farrell, Senior Research Officer at th...
The wait is over as students receive their leaving cert results
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wait is over for thousands of students as this year’s leaving cert results are released. Anton Savage was joined on the show by Brian Mooney, ...
A preview of the weekend of sport
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball reacts to the Ireland women’s win to Finland last night and previews the weekend’s sport.
'The Great Disconnection'
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anton Savage was joined on the show by Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR Suite and Alexandra Ryan CEO and founder of Goss.ie to discuss 'The...
Are PLC’s and Apprenticeships the Class of 22’s saviour?
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With grade inflation set to cause havoc to the CAO, are PLC’s and Apprenticeships the Class of 22’s saviour? Andrew Brownlee, Chief Executive ...
Vera Pauw, Irish Women’s football manager
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland’s Women’s football manager Vera Pauw joined Anton Savage on the show to reflect on their 1-0 win against Finland last night at Tallaght S...
Blackbird is featured in this week's Boxed with John Fardy
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Michael Flatley's long-delayed Blackbird finally comes in from the cold to mixed reviews, John Fardy reviews it in this week's 'Boxed' with John Fa...
Kildare protest over the build modular homes for Ukrainian refugees
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A protest is planned to take place in Newbridge in Co Kildare this weekend over proposals to build modular homes for Ukrainian refugees in the town. ...
Ireland v Finland women’s soccer game
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We preview the biggest game in the history of Irish women’s soccer with Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee, Host of the COYGIG podcast.
How can we protect our kids from bullying
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As School resumes, we’ll be talking about how we can protect our kids from bullying with Prof James O’Higgins Norman, UNESCO chair on bullying and...
Making Sense Of A United Ireland
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to the author of a new book on how to make sense of a united Ireland. Brendan O'Leary, Lauder Professor of Political Science at the Universit...
Cervical Check campaigners accuse HSE of glossing over their mistakes.
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cervical Check campaigners accuse HSE of glossing over their mistakes. Stephen Teap, Cervical Check Patient representative spoke to Anton this morning...
Is our drinking culture here beyond the point of rescue
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a new report shows that an average Irish drinker consumes the equivalent of 235 cans of Alcohol each year. Is is our drinking culture here beyond t...
Why taxi fares are about to go up ?
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taxi fares are set to become more costly from today. The price of getting a cab in Ireland has risen by 12 percent. Anton spoke to Wendy Thompson NTA...
Minister Stephen Donnelly is in hot water
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Minister Stephen Donnelly is in hot water over an unregistered property. We get the latest with Jennifer Bray Political Correspondent with the Irish T...
What is the current climate like for Irish cinemas?
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Cineworld in danger of bankruptcy, what is the current climate like for Irish cinemas? Anton spoke to Graham Spurling, Director of Movies@Cinema....
A review of tourism in Summer 2022
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As autumn looms, Paul Kelly CEO of Failte Ireland joined us this morning to look back at the busy tourist season of 2022.
Reaction to the IFAC recommendations
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will younger people be forced to pay an extra €2,500 a year to keep the pension age at 66? We react to the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council’s recomme...
Green Scene: The importance of Coral Reefs
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of Coral Reefs and Carbon offset schemes helping the fight against climate change are up for discussion in the green scene with Dr. Rut...
The legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader who brought the Cold War to a peaceful end, has died aged 91. We look at the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, ...
Public sector Pay talks update
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With unions considering the new offer on the public sector deal, we get the very latest on the likelihood of the deal being accepted with Pat Leahy, P...
Café owner shock at 9,836 euro utility bill
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to one Café owner as the rising cost of utilities soars to high levels. Geraldine donal, Owner of Poppyfields Athlone told Anton of her shoc...
Tech With Jess: Best laptops for college
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Kelly Newstalk Technology Correspondent brings us some suggestions for best laptop to get for collge.
The ever-growing student accommodation crisis
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest from the ever-growing student accommodation crisis with Professor Shane Kilcommins, Provost and Deputy President of University of Li...
Separation anxiety with pets post summer holidays
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll hear how to deal with separation anxiety experienced by pets as their best friends go back to school.
Have Irish prisons become a dumping ground for people with mental health issue
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have Irish prisons have become a dumping ground for people with mental health issues. To discuss Anton spoke to Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent w...
Will EU intervention solve the deepening energy crisis?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will EU intervention solve the deepening energy crisis? We discuss with Jack Parrock, Brussels-based EU correspondent, Neil McDonnell, CEO at ISME, a...
Lyme disease is on the rise
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lyme disease is on the rise. What is it and what can be done to reduce the numbers? To discuss Anton spoke to Jack Lambert Professor of Infectious Di...
How do we clear hospital waiting lists?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear what needs to be done to clear hospital waiting lists with Professor Tim Lynch, Consultant neurologist at the Mater Hospital and Dublin Neurol...
Kilkenny tourism hit hardest in pandemic
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kilkenny’s domestic tourism was the most impacted by the pandemic according to new research by Failte Ireland, we hear why with Pat Crotty, owner of...
Eye expert: Itchy eyes and struggling to see?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Itchy eyes and struggling to see? Our Monday expert Dr. Arthur Cummings from the Wellington Eye Clinic answered all your eye-related questions.
Is ever acceptable to wear a tracksuit into a pub?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anton Savage was joined on the show by Tina Kourmarianos, etiquette expert and Agony Aunt to discuss if it’s ever acceptable to wear a tracksuit int...
Man is going back to the moon!
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Man is going back to the moon! Dr. Niamh Shaw, Space reporter, Educator & Podcaster brought us all the latest plans for space exploration with today’...
Worrying amount of anti social incidents on our rail network
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anton Savage was joined on the show by Barry Kenny, corporate communications manager with Irish Rail and Councillor Hazel Chu, Green Party Dublin City...
The Irish Red Cross on their drive to house refugees
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olga Tokariuk, Independent Journalist in Ukraine and Liam O’Dwyer, Irish Red Cross Secretary-General joined Anton Savage on the show with the latest...
The latest on the public sector pay talks
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times brings us the latest on the public sector pay talks.
Big Tech getting cautious
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Rogan, Business Post reporter and Mary Connaughton, Director of CIPD joined Anton Savage to discuss Big Tech getting cautious as it predicts eco...
Irish classrooms are still too big
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Irish classrooms are still too big despite a slight fall in the pupil-teacher ratio. Anton Savage was joined on the show by Stella O’Malley, Psycho...
Eoin Sheahan reflects on the weekend of sport
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
McIlroy flying high, a 9-0 smashing in the premier league, and more. Eoin Sheahan from Off The Ball reviews the weekend of sport.
The difficulty of getting new and second hand cars
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How hard has it become to buy a new car in Ireland? According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, there are serious issues with supply at the ...
The WHO on covid-19
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Catherine Smallwood, Senior Emergencies Officer with the World Health Organisation joined Anton Savage to discuss the very latest on Covid, Monkey...
Housing Market Consumer Sentiment
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cost-of-living crisis is beginning to make its presence felt in the housing market. Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor of Social Policy at Maynoo...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this morning was Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant, forme...
Food with Gareth: Cottage Pie
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comfort food 101. . .Gareth Mullins talks us through how to make the perfect cottage pie!
Is politics filling the void of religion?
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Author and broadcaster Helen Lewis joined Anton on the show this morning to discuss if politics is becoming a form of religion.
Abuse and disciplinary decisions impacting on retention of GAA referees
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abuse and disciplinary decisions impact thr retention of GAA referees. We ask how can how we can get rid of maniac mentors from the sidelines. To dis...
Highlighting climate change though art
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about a project in Waterford that seeks to highlight climate change though art Nollaig Healy, ACT Waterford, Project Manager, Kieran McBride,...
Farmers are intimidated by gangs on their own land
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about how farmers are being intimidated by gangs on their own land with John Bateman, Limerick County Chairman of the ICMSA.
Lack of school buses will leave students stranded at the side of the road
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get more reaction to the ongoing shortage of school bus places that have literally left students stranded at the side of the road. For more on this...
Waste collection set to get pricier
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the largest waste collection companies in the country is to impose double-digit price rises on households from next month. In reaction to this ...
Germany is turning off public lights to reduce gas consumption.
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Germany is turning off public lights to reduce gas consumption. Should we consider similar measures? We discuss with Thomas Sparrow, German Correspon...
Motorsport may be in danger due to the high cost of insurance
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear why motorsport may be in danger due to the high cost of insurance with Eddie Scally, General Manager of Gowran Park in Co Kilkenny
The Business of data centres
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They are rarely out of the headlines, but how does the business of data centres work? Gavin McLoughlin Newstalk Business Editor takes a look at the bu...
Is it time to ban the hunting of animals?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the open season begins, we ask if it’s time to ban the hunting of animals with John Carmody an animal rights activist and also Christopher Hartne...
Winning the war against bin loving Seagulls
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We hear about new measures aimed to stop seagulls from attacking bins bags with Niall Hatch Head of Development and communication with Birdwatch Irela...
Are e-scooters an unhealthy alternative to walking and cyling?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the convenience of e-scooters and e-bikes becoming an unhealthy alternative to walking and cycling? We discuss this with Prof Donal O’Shea, HSE C...
Do we have structures in place to cope with a growing population?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Central Statistics Office estimates Ireland’s population to be 5.1 million. We find out if we have the structures in place to cope with a growin...
Are psychedelics the answer to treating severe depression?
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are psychedelics the answer to treating severe depression? We discuss this with Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College, Consultant ...
80% of people would prefer to work from home
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Could Employers be left short and taken advantage of if employees decide to work from home on both Fridays and Mondays? For more on this Anton spoke ...
Robert Troy took the decision last night to fall on his sword
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Troy took the decision last night to fall on his sword. We get reactions and analysis with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Pau...
Six Months of War in Ukraine
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the sixth-month anniversary of the Russian invasion of the Ukraine, we discuss the past, present and future of a conflict that has shaken the world...
Cancer wellness event Purple House Cancer Support
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this morning Anton was joined by cancer survivor Katie Boylan and health and performance coach Gerry Hussey about the great work of Purple...
Author and best selling novelist Kit de Waal
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling novelist Kit de Waal joined Anton this morning to discuss her new memoir which looks at her growing up in Birmingham in the 1970s.
Behind Movie Scenes of ' My Big Fat Greek Wedding'
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Hughes goes behind the scenes of one of the most profitable films ever made, ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’.