The Pat Kenny Show

A new film reimagines a jury debate of a trial of Ian Bailey

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new film, 'Re Creation' imagines the debate in the jury room following the trail of Ian Baily for the murder of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier. Joinin...

Is Bali the tropical paradise that social media portrays it to be?

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bali has become on the most popular holiday destinations in recent years. With a tropical climate all year around alongside lively beach clubs, relaxi...

A US peace plan for Gaza has been welcomed

30 Sep 2025

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A US peace plan for Gaza has been welcomed by European and Middle eastern leaders. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to accept it. &nb...

Local Authority Performance Indicator Report findings

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We take look at new figures contained in 2024 ‘Local Authority Performance Indicator Report’ from National Oversight and Audit Commission. The fin...

A new strategy to reduce STIs

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years sexually transmitted diseases are trending downward across the board. However herpes is the one that remains high despite increased te...

Ask the Expert: World heart day

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is World Heart Day and Consultant Cardiologist from the Beacon Hospital, Dr David Burke, answers your heart questions as well as bringing us up ...

Reaction from Offaly as Shane Lowry holes decisive putt to win the Ryder Cup

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean was in Offaly to bring us all the reaction as Shane Lowry holes the decisive putt which saw Europe win the Ryder Cup.

Man keeping women is when women take care of men's emotional needs

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As male social circles shrink, female partners say they have to meet more social and emotional needs. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist j...

Owner of 2210 Patisserie Una Leonard on her second book

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What started as an empty shop window in Mullingar has now resulted in a thriving business with two locations, and hopefully another bestselling book, ...

Who actually has what when it comes to military strength?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Zelensky warns of a destructive arms race, just who has what when it comes to military equipment and people? Declan Power, Defence and Security Ana...

Public cancer patients being denied new drugs

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A leading oncologist has warned that public patients are being denied ­powerful new cancer drugs which could keep them alive for longer or in some ca...

Europe takes home yet another Ryder Cup win

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Europe takes home yet another Ryder Cup win, and England come out on top in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. A look back on the weekend's sporting actio...

Will new synchronized traffic lights in Copenhagen help cyclists around the city?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Would you cycle across Dublin city if you were met with green lights all the way?  Well, cyclists in Copenhagen are about to get just that! A new...

Apple may stop shipping its products to the EU

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is now calling for reforms to EU anti-monopoly legislation and claims they may stop shipping some of their products to the EU if no changes are ...

Garda investigation is underway following Finglas deaths

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A garda investigation is underway after the bodies of a man and a young child were found in a house on Saturday. Sarah Burns, News Reporter with The I...

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

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Ciara Doherty was Séan Fleming, Fianna Fáil, Laois TD. Chair of the Oirea...

What are the biggest barriers facing women in business? 

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The number of women in the labor market has dramatically increased in the past few years with double the figures in recent times.  Despite the in...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Mullins talks through classic New York cheesecake and the beloved apple crumble.

Sailing, kayaking and watercycling on the River Liffey

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin's city dwellers walk past it every day, workers orient themselves by it's geography, but how many of us in the Capital can actually say we've b...

Advice on treating headlice

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Head lice is one thing that most parents have to deal with at some point in time. As schools return, so does the regular check for nits and a letter f...

A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport!

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking ahead now to a busy weekend in sport, the 45th Ryder Cup begins today, Team USA will be hosting Team Europe in Farmingdale, New York. England ...

Donald Trump offers up more late night tariffs

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a late night post, Donald Trump announced 100% tariffs pharmaceutical products. However, there was very little detail provided in his 62 word post...

Ciaran Cannon, President of Cycling Ireland

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past number of days but the rate of road deaths in Ireland almost equal to the number of deaths over the same period in 2024. Three people di...

One of the most bizarre stories came at Notts County football club

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Brady at Birmingham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McIlhenney at Wrexham. When it comes to unusual owners of football clubs, there have been some really r...

Will budget 2026 help with childcare costs?

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the budget for 2026 just around the corner, childcare costs are on the high agenda for the government this year. Minister for Children Norma Fole...

Boxed with John Fardy: 'The House Of Guinness'

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Fardy Presenter of Screentime takes a look at 'The House Of Guinness'. The news Netflix drama series which explores the legacy of the Guinness fa...

Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Moldova heads to the polls this weekend in an election that could decide whether it moves closer to EU membership or Russia and Russia is peddling dis...

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney

25 Sep 2025

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An Taoiseach Micheál Martin heads to Canada today to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney following his attendance at the UN General Assembly. Joinin...

A rise in demand for instant access to drugs

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear about the sale of drugs on the dark web, but what if it's actually just as easy to order drugs, as it is to order a pizza to your door? ...

Luke O’ Neill debunks the dangerous and unsafe myths said by Donald Trump

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is no evidence that taking paracetamol causes autism. The painkiller acetaminophen or paracetamol is one of the most widely taken drugs during p...

Miriam Hussey on her book 'Light Up'

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Miriam Hussey helps us unlock our ‘inner pharmacy’ as we discuss her new book, ‘Light Up’.

Sustainability of the TV and film industry

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainability journalist  Jo Linehan, take a look at sustainability of tv and film industry.

Will the budget bring tax breaks for developers?

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As budget day looms closer, the Taoiseach has announced that second homes will not fall under the first-time buyers' scheme.   However, hous...

Nearly 8 in 10 employers are now using AI in recruiting

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss how Nearly 8 in 10 employers are now using AI in recruiting. Ivan discussed this further with Managing Director of Futurewise and and is an...

Consultant Dermatologist Niki Ralph on Skincare awareness month

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Niki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists joined Ivan in studio to discuss skincare awareness month.

Campaigning kicks off for the Presidential election

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks the first full day in campaigning for the Presidential election with all three candidates taking to the campaign trail across the country....

Gardening stories: The Pheonix park

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed public parks in any European capital and remains one of Dublin’s greatest assets, a place of pasture...

Travel: The great political sites and museums you can visit!

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a political junkie, and you want to take your hobby on holiday, what are the great political sites you can actually visit? Pól Ó Congh...

Reaction to Trump's address to the United Nations assembly

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, Donald Trump delivered his address to the United Nations assembly leaving world leaders aghast at some of his remarks.  Trump criticiz...

Singer songwriter Gavin James on his new album

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Singer songwriter Gavin James joined Ivan in studio to chat about his new album 'Goldrush.

Inside Hollywood: Seven starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two detectives, a murderer and seven deadly sins. The 1995 film ‘Seven’ is a dark thriller featuring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey and G...

Traitors Ireland finished up last night after infighting, lying and tears

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Traitors Ireland finished up last night after infighting, lying and tears but who came out on top and why was this the most successful programme on RT...

Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip continues

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip continues as hospitals in the territory buckle under the pressure of the number of casualties. For the l...

Nominations close for the presidential election at noon

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nominations for the Presidential Election close at 12 noon today. Three candidates are confirmed for the ballot paper with Maria Steen two short for a...

Green Scene: Increased volcanic activity from melting ice

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scientists have established a link between exposure to air pollution and increased risk of developing Lewy body dementia. Also volcanic eruptions coul...

How do pubs fit into the social lives of the next generation?

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The consumption of alcohol in Ireland is not as high as it used to be, and alcohol-free beers have increased by 150 per cent over the past five years....

A call introduce curfews in Dublin City Centre!

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a call to introduce curfews in Dublin City Centre to deal with antisocial behaviour and violent incidents. But not everyone agrees this...

The growing number of first-generation Funeral Directors

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Twomey from O'Connors funeral home in Cork’s North Gate Bridge quit his job to pursue his dream as a funeral director. Joe is part of the g...

What invasive species have we got living here?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Besides the recent sightings of the Asian hornet, what other invasive species have we got living here? All to chat with John Kelly, Invasive Species...

Rural pubs are diversifying like never before!

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Innovate or die, that's the new rule of thumb for rural pubs around Ireland who are diversifying like never before. But will film screenings and ...

World leaders gather for the UN General Assembly

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

World leaders are in New York for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, among them Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris. Newsta...

' A family Succession' first four Guinness family generations

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A family Succession. the true Story of the struggle to create the world’s largest brewery. Arthur Edward Guinness the Great-Great-Great-Great-Grand...

The fake science from Trump on autism

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump yesterday held a press conference alongside this Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jnr. During that conference Dona...

The latest on the presidency race

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Sheridan admits defeat and left-wing parties distance themselves from Catherine Connolly’s remarks on Hamas, Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor wi...

Radical changes to the waste-collection system!

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bin companies could be taking ­responsibility for an entire geographic area rather than competing for customers on the same street. Could this i...

Movember’s Real Face of Men’s Health report findings

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Movember’s Real Face of Men’s Health report draws on new research to reveal a concerning picture of men’s health in Ireland The report find...

Netanyahu to meet Trump today

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump later today to discuss the US Administration’s 21-point plan to e...

Friend groups and how to deal with being left out

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we feel when we know we have been left out? From a WhatsApp group, a social event– planned holiday. How do you react? What is going on e...

Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent brings us all the motoring news and updates. We hear how 61% of Irish drivers say their next ...

The fabulous pharmacist new book ‘Love Your Vulva’! 

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Dowling, the fabulous pharmacist and author joined Ciara in studio to discuss her new book ‘Love Your Vulva’! 

Ask The Expert: On employment contracts

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our expert today was Julie Galbraith, Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland. Julie explained what our contract should look like and wha...

John King CNN’s Anchor and Chief National Correspondent

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A memorial service for Charlie Kirk took place in Arizona yesterday with both his widow and President Donald Trump. CNN’s John King brings us full a...

We look back on a busy weekend of sport!

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We look back on a busy weekend of sport. With Kate O’Connor securing a silver medal in Tokyo, England and Canada through to the Women’s Rugby Worl...

Dublin Airport had to deal with two major issues over the weekend

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin Airport had to deal with two major issues over the weekend. An evacuation of Terminal 2 over the weekend and a cyber attack on a check in provi...

Deadline for presidential nominations looms

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This morning we take a look into the presidential election as the deadline for nominations approaches.  Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan will...

Rent pressure zones cause a mass exodus of landlords

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The announcement of nation-wide rent pressure zones has triggered a mass exodus of landlords from the market.  A real estate alliance report...

Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week. Joining Pat live from The Townhall Theatre in Westport was Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Rose Conw...

Importance of keeping the Irish language alive?

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, there seems to be a revival or surge in the amount of people wanting to learn Irish and especially with the popularity of Irish speaking ban...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gareth Mullins brings us two classic Irish recipes. A Smoked haddock Chowder celebrates fantastic Irish smoked Haddock and also a apple black berry c...

The traitors Ireland and a banished faithful!

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The traitors and a banished faithful. Patrick Hughes restaurant owner Westport and a faithful from The Traitors Ireland joined Pat on the show today ...

A deep dive next into Westport history

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

History, Industry and much more, we take a deep dive next into Westport history with local Historian James Kelly.

A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking ahead to this weekend in sport, the Premiere League back again this weekend with an exciting lineup with a Merseyside derby set for Saturday, ...

Michael Ring looks back on over forty years in elected politics

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After over forty years in public office, Michael Ring bowed out at General Election 2024. Michael joins us in Westport to look back at his career and...

Henry McKean reports from the final day of the Ploughing Championship

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final day of the Ploughing Championship in Screggan just outside Tullamore and Henry McKean is there for us.

Taking in the coastal sights on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, Pat went out on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay to hear about the history of this coastal town. From St Patrick throwing a bell down his mount...

How Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Like so many parts of the country, Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis. Many people are now returning to the county due to the emerg...

A look into Trump and Starmers press conference

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We take a dive into British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald trump's press conference during his state visit. They glossed ove...

Author Jung Chang on her new book' Fly Wild Swans'

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author Jung Chang on escaping communist China and adjusting to life in Britain. All featured in the follow on to her best selling memoir Wild Swans ic...

The first recorded hole-in-one in golf achieved by Tom Morris Jnr

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday marked the 156th anniversary of the first recorded hole-in-one in golf, achieved by Tom Morris Jnr at the Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Mor...

Professor John Crown on cancer treatments developments 

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Pat this morning was Professor John Crown Consultant medical oncologist St Vincent's Hospital Group Professor of Translational Cancer Res...

Jimmy Kimmel removed from his late night show

18 Sep 2025

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Jimmy Kimmel removed from his late night show after threats from media commissioner following comments made about Charlie Kirk. Pat discusses this mov...

We get reaction to President Trump UK state visit

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A busy agenda ahead for trump on his state visit to the UK. Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World gives us reaction to the state vi...

Aidan Quinn and Louisa Harland star in 'The Walsh Sisters'

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The six-part RTE TV series The Walsh Sisters is based on Marian Keyes' best-selling novels Rachel’s Holiday and Anybody Out There. It follows five s...

Human remains found in the search for missing boy

18 Sep 2025

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Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor, The Irish Times brings us the latest as Gardaí discover human remains in the the search for a missing boy in ...

How to make weddings more sustainable

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Weddings can generate a significant amount of waste, including single-use plastic wedding favours and accessories, food waste from meals, and emission...

Minister Paschal Donohue on the forthcoming budget

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Presidential election, the budget and returning to the Dáil. All to discuss with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue.

Gardening stories with Diarmuid Gavin: From the ploughing championship

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Pat live from the Ploughing  championship to answer all your gardening questions  was Diarmuid Gavin award award-winning garden desi...

Best-selling Author, Heather Morris, on her new book “The Wish”

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Morris, known for writing powerful books about hope and resilience and her bestselling book ‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’, has another book...

Pressure Mounts on Israel as U.N concludes genocide being committed in Gaza.

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pressure is mounting on the international community to take action after a UN commission of inquiry announced on Tuesday that Israel is carrying out g...

Inside Hollywood Paying Tribute to Robert Redford and Goodfellas.

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on Inside Hollywood we're diving headfirst into one of the greatest films ever made. No debate. Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas. It's not just a ...

Why do doctors sometimes fail us ? And can AI save lives ? Author and Doctor Charlotte Blease on her new book

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What role can AI play in the future of medicine? Health researcher and author DR. Charlotte blease believes it’s time to be engaging in conversation...

Four arrested protesting the arrival of Donald Trump. What to expect from his state visit to the UK today.

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump begins his first full day of engagements on his second State visit to the United Kingdom. Four were arrested last night for ...

All the motoring news with Conor Faughnan

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carguments' Spouses are the Most Annoying Passengers, and it can end  relationships, according to research And the RSA is issuing study results t...

Green Scene: Gene Editing and Lab-grown glow-in-the-dark plants !

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the green scene, we are talking all about gene editing Pat and Ruth explore enhanced polo ponies, agricultural animals, and glow-in-the-d...

The prime suspect in the Madeleine Mccann disappearance is due to be released from German prison today.

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Brückner, the man German authorities have named as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is set to be released from p...

Pharmacies experiencing an alarming level of crime

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pharmacies are increasingly dealing with crime. That’s according to a survey conducted by the Irish Pharmacy Union. The survey found that a third of...

Stephanie Regan busts the love myths with facts!

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t go to bed on an argument and love is all you need! Clinical Psychotherapist and Co-Host of the Tough Love Podcast Stephanie Regan busts the l...

Apple’s shiny new gadgets

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Weckler, Tech editor, Irish and Sunday Independent and Big Tech Show podcast presenter brings us all the tech news and updates. Adrian tells us...

The trial of Soldier F begins in Belfast

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The trial of Soldier F begins in Belfast charged with murder and attempted murder on Bloody Sunday. Freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson brought us up...

What exactly is the future of business in Ireland?

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The EU-US relationship has undergone a number of geopolitical shifts since the start of this year. Most notably, the agreement of 15% trade tariffs ba...