The Pat Kenny Show
Episodes
Have we dumbed down our maths curriculum too much?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have we dumbed down our maths curriculum for students too much? And have students lost the ability to do all mental maths as a result of calculators? ...
Henry McKean tried some tweakments!
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland has seen a 10% boom in men's grooming in 2025. With waxing, laser treatments and anti ageing tweakments (non-surgical cosmetic procedures) tak...
Poll shows a commanding lead for Catherine Connolly
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Irish Times Ipsos/B&A poll shows a commanding lead for Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, but shows a significant number ...
Autumn and winter gardening tips and advice
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As winter is just around the corner, what does that mean for all your plants from the summer? And when is the last time you should cut the grass befor...
TD Barry Heneghan on been detained aboard the Thousand Madleens Flotilla
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Thousand Madleens Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces last week while attempting to break the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to the ...
Michael Harding new book ‘Midwinter, A Journey Through A Season’
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Number one bestselling author and award-winning playwright Michael Harding has a brand-new book out entitled ‘Midwinter, A Journey Through A Season’...
Inside Hollywood: A Halloween favourite 'Ghostbusters'
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our Halloween build up on Inside Hollywood we take a look at a Halloween favourite Ghostbusters. All to chat about with Lisa Cannon Head o...
Green Scene: How Wildfires are changing the taste of wine
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wind Energy & Storms Scientists in China have been working to develop turbines that are “typhoon-proof”, spawning a new generation of wind far...
Anthony Scaramucci on Trump's plan for peace abroad
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyer, financier, and broadcaster, best known as co-host of ‘The Rest is Politics US’. Anthony Scaramucci joins us to take a look at Trump’s pl...
International rugby player Andrew Porter on new autobiography
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Porter has a new autobiography, ‘Heart On My Sleeve, My Story Of Struggle And Strength’. It is the inspirational story of Andrew’s life, ...
What its like to take a driverless taxi!
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This morning we discussed driverless cars on the road safety features and experiences. Joining Pat was Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and ...
Government has tabled a confidence motion in An Tánaiste Simon Harris
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Government has tabled a confidence motion in An Tánaiste Simon Harris following the announcement of Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín that they would...
Donal's 'Real Time Recipes'
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No marinading or time consuming-techniques, Donal Skehan joins to discuss straight through cooking. All advice and recipes are featured in his new coo...
A review of the Google Pixel 10 Fold
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Google Pixel 10 Fold. Google’s new folding phone is the third version of the Fold.
The people of Kosova went to the polls on Sunday
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people of Kosova went to the polls on Sunday as the country held municipal elections. Though the war Serbia waged on Kosova was ended over 25 year...
Who won today’s presidential debate?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who won today’s presidential debate? We dive into the highs and lows of the last hour. All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Corr...
How delicate is the peace deal agreed?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El sheikh, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey signed the declaration of the Gaza peace deal, making...
The Pat Kenny Presidential Debate
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael Candidate Heather Humphreys partake in the first standup debate of the campaign. Moderated by P...
How can you keep prices under control with your hard earned holiday?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living is in focus as winter draws closer, and travel is no exception. So how can you keep prices under control with your hard earned holi...
The importance of cancer research trials
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Bodley is a breast cancer survivor who has benefited from a cancer research trial and is here to tell us her story. Also joining Pat along with ...
AI takes the emotion out of messaging
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is being used to take the emotion out of messaging, is this useful and is it good? All to discuss with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.
Who are the Irish people made redundant by Trumps war on DEI?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that Donald Trump had DEI in his sights when he took on the US Presidency for the second time. But what impact has the death of d...
Is this a new era of peace for the Middle East?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As all living Israeli hostages are returned home, is this a new era of peace for the Middle East? All to discuss with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor ...
Looking back over a busy weekend of sport
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking back over a busy weekend of sport. With an incredible Irish effort against Portugal that was unfortunately in vain, is it still possible for I...
Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes has lived quite an extraordinary life from Black Adder to Harry Potter to the cover of Vogue at the age o...
Hostage release will happen 'early on Monday morning', says Israel
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israeli hostages are returning home after two years in captivity. All living Israeli hostages have now been handed over with the remains of last hosta...
A look back on the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sinéad Gibney Dublin Rathdown TD, Social Democrats Spokesperson for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment; Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Spor...
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Mullins talks us through some delicious baked goods with cinnamon buns and rum spiced fruit buns.
Some of the myths around injuries and running
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Branigan chartered physiotherapist joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss some of the myths around injuries and running.
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A big weekend ahead for Irish soccer as we gear up for a World Cup qualifier against Portugal, and Shamrock Rovers set to take on Shelbourne FC – w...
John Simpson on the Trump peace deal for Gaza
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster, Author and Presenter of ‘Unspun World’ on BBC World John Simpson gives his take on the Trump peace deal for Gaza.
Are family influencers business savvy or exploiting their kids?
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Family influencers are almost exclusively female and aged between 25-35. We ask the question is posting your children, family fun and happy memories a...
Israel’s government ratify peace deal with Hamas
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel’s government have ratified a ceasefire with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 h...
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has Joe Wicks bitten off more that he can chew, as he targets protein bars in his latest documentary. We discuss this and more with David Robert Grime...
Boxed With John Fardy: Black Rabbit'
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jude Law and Jason Bateman are working-class brothers Jake (Law) and Vince (Bateman) Friedkin from Coney Island. They grew up in what we assume from r...
The latest news stateside!
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The peace process continues as President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of the peace deal. Former FBI Director J...
The 2025 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 Nobel Prize for Medicine or Physiology goes to immunology for the discovery of a key controller of the immune system that stops autoimmune diseas...
Israel and Hamas agree to long-awaited ceasefire
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Both Israel and Hamas have said they have agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal. We get the latest on this morning's breaking news with ...
“Picasso: From the Studio” opens at the National Gallery of Ireland
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Picasso: From the Studio” opens at the National Gallery of Ireland, which offers a once in a generation opportunity to see this collection of wor...
The challenges faced by dyslexic students
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
October is dyslexia awareness month. Pat was joined on the by Rosie Bisset CEO of Dyslexia Ireland and senior cycle student Sive O’Brien to talk abo...
Gardening Stories: Hellbrunn Palace garden
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hellbrunn Palace garden surrounded by a wall with 60 hectares of park and less than 20 minutes by bicycle from the city centre of Salzburg. Art histor...
Is peace within reach for Gaza?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two years on from the attacks of October 7th, could the end of the brutal conflict it sparked be in sight? President Donald Trump believes so, saying ...
Author and former state pathologist Marie Cassidy on her new book
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and former state pathologist Marie Cassidy joins us now to discuss her newest novel ‘Deadly Evidence’, a sequel to her bestselling debut no...
Inside Hollywood: Halloween Season with Stephen King - The Horror Master!
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Executive Producer for ‘Spotlight' delves into the best horror movie on this week's Inside Hollywood.
Budget 2026 and it's position in the global economy
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the government sets out our budget. We ask where does it fit into the position of the global economy? All to discuss with Martin Wolf, Chief Econom...
More reaction to Budget 2026
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday afternoon, Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe announced the details of Budget 2026. While last year’s pre-election budget was widely des...
Green Scene: Painting zebra stripes on cows could repel insects
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scientists have discovered that biochar can actively break down pollutants without any additional chemicals. This could have major implications for th...
What can solar power do directly for you and your EV?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Using solar panels to provide your car’s charge. What can solar power do directly for you and your EV? Also how will the budget impact commuters and...
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Budget 2026
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the background of an upended Presidential Election, Ministers Pascal Donohoe and Jack Chambers presented Budget 2026. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin ...
Tech: A review of the Oura 4 ring fitness tracker
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Oura 4 the ring fitness tracker and answers listeners tech queries.
What do the public want from Budget 2026?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do the public want from Budget 2026? Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter went out and about to ask the people on the street and in businesses.
Two-year anniversary of the October 7th attacks carried out by Hamas
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following the October 7th attacks carried out by Hamas and several other militant groups back in 2023, 251 hostages were taken by the Hamas led milita...
Why do some people steal your thunder at life events?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people steal other people's moments? What's going on? What dynamics? Why do some people steal your thunder at life events like...
Comedian and bestselling author Bob Mortimer on his new book
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and bestselling author Bob Mortimer joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss his brand-new novel, ‘The Long Shoe’.
Should working from home be a legal right?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia’s second most populous state of Victoria is planning another groundbreaking move. A law giving workers in both the private and public sect...
Micheál Martin’s leadership hangs in the balance
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With just hours to go before the government announce their 2026 budget, political focus remains Jim Gavin's departure from the presidential election.&...
Sunbed Association calls for government not to ban sunbeds
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sunbed Association, who represent regulated sunbed businesses owners across the country, is calling on the Government not to impose a ban on regul...
Sean Defoe looks ahead to Budget 2026
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fallout for Fine Fáil and what to expect in this year’s budget. All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Le...
Gisele Pelicot returns to court in France
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frenchwoman Gilese Pelicot has returned to court as one of her rapists appeals their conviction. Catherine Porter is at the trial and brings us the la...
Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher on Jim Gavin's exit from presidential race
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher after Jim Gavin’s dramatic exit from the Presidential race.
Minister Norma Foley reaction to Jim Gavin leaving presidential race
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Norma Foley TD, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Fianna Fáil, Kerry gives her reaction to the new that Jim Gavin is no longer run...
Priscilla Presley on her memoir 'Softly As I Leave You'
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1967, then Priscilla Beaulieu married Elvis Presley. The couple shared one daughter, the late Lisa Marie. Priscilla Presley's long awaited memoir '...
Bláthnaid Raleigh, activist and survivor of rape on her book 'Aftermath'
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n 2019 Bláthnaid Raleigh was out on a night out with her friends like most young people when her life changed forever. After a night out with h...
A preview of the weekend of sport
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time now to look back over a busy weekend in sport. With Cork City and Shamrock Rovers through to the FAI cup finals, Liverpool losing three consecuti...
More reaction as Jim Gavin leaves presidential race
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Jim Gavin out of the presidential race, what does that mean for Michael Martin’s leadership within Fianna Fáil? All to discuss with Derek Moon...
Creating safe offline spaces for young people
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we hear more and more warnings about what young people are seeing online and the ease of access to disturbing material online, how can we help take...
New 2025 property salary survey
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Demand for quality property talent continues to outstrip supply. This is resulting in wage inflation and the requirement for employers to be more inve...
Jim Gavin out of the race for president
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Late last night Fianna Fail's candidate for president, Jim Gavin withdrew from the presidential election. It followed reporting in Saturday Irish Inde...
A look back on the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hildergarde Naughton, FG, Galway West TD - Minister of State attending cabinet with responsibility for Disability, David Cullinane, SF, Waterford TD –...
Are joint accounts going out of date for couples?
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to wealth manager Moneyfarm joint accounts are beginning to go out of date. Some 44% in a long term relationship thinking they are outdated....
Friday National Potato Day with Gareth Mullins
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its National Potato Day so Gareth Mullins talks us through some of the best potato dishes.
People are now waiting long periods for an ADHD assessment
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its estimated that 10 percent of people in Ireland have access to ADHD treatment. But those numbers don’t reflect the current demand. With an ...
"Russia will not stop until they are forced to do so"
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russia will not stop until they are forced to do so – that was the opening remark from Danish Prime Minister at a European Leaders summit. EU ...
Should weight loss jabs be the first used to tackle obesity?
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE European Association for the study of obesity has issued new guidelines stating weight loss drugs should be the first treatment for patients. Euro...
Looking ahead now to a busy weekend in sport
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Premier League back this weekend with a thrilling lineup including Chelsea vs. Liverpool. F1 goes to Singapore for the Grand Prix, and an exciting...
How the recent changes to property tax will impact homeowners
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent changes to Ireland's Local Property Tax. Properties valued up to €525,000 will see an increase of between €5 and €25 annually, while tho...
Storm Amy is approaching Ireland today
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Storm Amy is approaching Ireland today, bringing heavy rain and strong to gale-force winds with a risk of power outages and significant travel disrupt...
When a trip to the US nearly broke the GAA
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All eyes were on Dublin for the NFL game in Croke Park last Sunday.7.9 million viewers tuned in to watch the Steelers beat the Vikings, making it the ...
Criminals target people in recovery scams
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investment scam victim conned out of €150k as criminals target people in recovery scams. Swindle involves panicked customers losing more money on to...
The complexities of clothes returns and refunds
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We buy so many clothes but return a lot of them. We discuss the complexities of returns/refunds with Laura Jordan, Image and Brand Consultant own...
Who serves to benefit from a prolonged US government shutdown?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United States government remains shutdown as neither side have been able to reach agreement on continuing to fund the government. With thousands o...
The remarkable collection of wildlife inside the m50
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We might think of Dublin city being built up, noisy and devoid of anything but humans going about their business. But the reality could be nothing fur...
Thant Myint-U award winning Historian, Writer and conservationist
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 1960s, the United Nations was regarded as Humankind’s best hope for ending war. A peaceful world seemed possible. In Peacemaker, T...
Israel’s interception of the flotilla heading towards Gaza
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla say the Israeli navy has begun intercepting their vessels. Israel stopped a total of 14 flotill...
We hear about sustainability in sports
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From venues and sporting events to equipment and travel, sport, like every industry, has an environmental impact. As the climate continues to change, ...
Many children not been seen for their crucial developmental checks
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some children are not being seen for their crucial child developmental checks. While parents in some parts of the country find it hard to access these...
Should the family home should be exempt from inheritance tax?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new survey, a majority of people believe that the family home should be exempt from inheritance tax. The survey also found that many ar...
The gardens of Alcatraz
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people know Alcatraz as the infamous prison in San Francisco Bay, a place of punishment, isolation, and harsh living. Yet the story of the island...
Katherine Zappone on her new memoir
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In June of 2020, Katherine Zappone stepped down as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. A latecomer to elected politics, Zappone was first nominat...
The cost of living bad news keep on coming!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
VHI, Laya and Irish Life Health (ILH) recently announced further rate increases from the 1st of October. For VHI and ILH, the average increase will be...
Inside Hollywood: The classic family movie 'Toy Story'
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Cannon, TV Host and Executive Producer for ‘Spotlight’ takes a look at the family favourite movie 'Toy Story.
Job turnover is at a record high
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why job turnover at Irish workplaces has surged to a record high? All to discuss with Donal O’ Donoghue, MD Sanderson Recruitment.
Reporting from on the ground in Kyiv
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
European leaders are meeting in Copenhagen today to discuss continued support for Ukraine. It follows one of the largest attacks of the war over the w...
Today's political news
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is among several EU leaders gathering in Denmark today for an informal European council meeting to discuss defence and drone...
Green Scene: Our moon is rusting!
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Green Scene this week our Moon is rusting and it could be Earth’s fault. We also hear how scientists used AI to create a brand-new virus, an...
A broken process for the ‘surrender’ of driving licenses
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daft, broken process for the ‘surrender’ of driving licenses. There are about 11,000 cases per year where a driver is disqualified. That can be fo...
Alastair Campbell discusses US shut down and Gaza peace deal
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US shut down, Tony Blair in Gaza peace deal and what next for the Labour party. All to discuss with Alastair Campbell writer and mental health campai...
Reaction to the first presidential three-way debate
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last night, the three candidates for the Presidency took to their first three-way debate on Virgin Media’s Tonight Show. We listen back to the highl...
Meta their new teen accounts in Ireland
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meta boss says Irish parents should take charge of kids’ Instagram and Facebook usage more. Launching new teen accounts in Ireland, Meta’s Global...
Only 13 men will begin their studies for the priesthood this autumn
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only 13 men will begin their studies for the priesthood this autumn. The number is down from 21 last year and takes the total number of Seminaria...