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Best podcasts about Pat Kenny

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Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Ask The Expert: On drafting a will

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 11:25


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Writing a will can be a daunting task even for young, healthy people. but if you die without a will, your loved ones will find it much more difficult to gain access to your finances and make your final arrangements. What are the best ways to legally prepare for that eventuality? Our expert today to answer all these questions was John Costello Solicitor at Noble Law Solicitors Past President of The Law Society of Ireland.

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The Inca Gardens of Ancient Peru

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 8:42


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.High in the Andes the mountains rise in sheer ridges, their flanks cut with cliffs and ravines, their summits capped with snow. To the casual eye they seem forbidding, a landscape of rock and cloud where little could grow. Yet if you follow the river valleys upward into the Sacred Valley of the Incas you begin to see an extraordinary sight. The Inca Gardens of Ancient Peru. To tell us the story of the wonderful sight is Diarmuid Gavin, award winning garden designer.

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Roddy Collins on his fascinating life in football

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 16:38


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Former player and manager Roddy Collins joined Pat on the show to chat about his new book 'The Rodfather' which details his fascinating life in football.

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A look behind the scenes at the C.I.A. since 9/11

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 19:52


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.You may know the CIA from fiction, but how does the actual agency work around the world? Tim Weiner has reported on the agency around the world and joins us to discuss the work of the agency in the 21st century which he details in his new book ‘The Mission'. Tim Weiner, Pulitzer Prize-winning author joined Pat Kenny on the show.

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How many ants are on Earth?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 7:49


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.How many ants are on Earth? and what are forever chemicals? Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland has the answers in The Green Scene.

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Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell on life in Ireland

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 23:04


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.In July last year Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell joined Pat in studio to chat about her new life in Ireland.

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'Rock n Roll Kids' Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 19:06


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.The 39th edition of the Eurovision took place on the 30th April 1994 a big night for Irish talent, our very own Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan were victorious with Rock n Roll kids. Paul and Charlie spoke to Pat about that glorious night 30 years ago.

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Irish Actor Liam Cunningham

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 18:22


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Broadcasting live from The Anantara Marker Hotel, Pat was joined by an Irish actor known for his iconic role in The Guard and Game of Thrones, Liam Cunningham will be discussing Israel, Dublin Riots, and his new Netflix documentary ‘3 Body Problem'.

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Former state pathologist Marie Cassidy on her new book

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 12:47


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Author and former state pathologist Marie Cassidy joined Pat to discuss her newest novel ‘Deadly Evidence', a sequel to her bestselling debut novel ‘Body of Truth'.

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Could we ever end up with a United Ireland?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 14:46


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Ireland and Britain's relationship is as intertwined as it has so often been violent and traumatic. In these Divided Isles, the award-winning author and journalist Philip Stephens charts the dramatic century since the political leaders David Lloyd George, Michael Collins, Winston Churchill and Éamonn De Valera alongside those of millions of Irish emigrants. With the complicated relationship between Ireland and Britain, could it ever end up with a United Ireland? All to discuss with Philip Stephens - Writer, Historian and Author of 'In These Divided Isles'.

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How have authoritarian regimes risen around the world?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 10:30


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Alexander Dukalskis from UCD looks at the rise of authoritarianism and how countries have put the internet and universities, things the west value as ways to spread democracy to use to enhance their regimes.Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March.

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From the archive: How to avoid a hangover

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 11:11


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.The Christmas season brings with it lots of merrymaking and in spite of less drinking happening overall and the availability of many zero alcohol products, many of us will be getting drunk. And soon afterwards, many of us will regret it. Surely the answer is simple: to avoid a hangover, just drink less? Alas, that is easier said than done. Alcohol's inhibition-reducing effects can undermine the steeliest resolve.All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College. Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March.Download the brand new GoLoud App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We have got you covered!

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Air Force One through the ages

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 15:15


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.The obsession with air force one through the ages is explained by our reporter Simon Tierney.Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March.Download the brand new GoLoud App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We have got you covered!

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From the archive: Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 26:31


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.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 of 83. All of this and so much more is documented from A - Z in her book 'The Little Book of Miriam'. Miriam joined Pat in studio to chat all about her book, life and more.Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March.

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The Rewind 1986 with Henry McKean 12pm Bank Holiday Monday the 2nd of February on Newstalk. It was the year of Top Gun. Crocodile Dundee and The Mission. Maradona and the Hand of God. The Challenger Space Shuttle disaster. Chernobyl. And the biggest hit of the year, Chris De Burgh's Lady in Red. Chris De Burgh talks about his friend Diana loving the song, how Pat Kenny influenced him to write it. And the song going to number 1 in 28 countries. It's the 40th anniversary

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From the archive | Is Alex Ferguson dead to Roy Keane?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 18:14


Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. First up, we head back to 2014 for an in-depth conversation with ex-Republic of Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane. In this discussion, Pat asks Roy about chances of a reconciliation with Alex Ferguson, and when he knew his playing days should have ended. Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March.

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Cabinet approves plans to abolish the triple lock

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 12:58


The Cabinet is to approve plans for the abolition of the triple lock. Yesterday, the Minister of State for AI said she would like the power to shut down X when AI crises occur and the government has announced that for the first time ever, every Minister will be going abroad this St. Patrick's Day. Political Correspondent with Newstalk & Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast, Sean Defoe, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss some of the biggest stories in politics.

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Lord Mayor of Cork uses AI to write speech

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 10:38


Artificial intelligence has become ingrained in all aspects of life from search engines, online shopping, and speech writing. Politicians, both at home and abroad, are increasingly starting to write speeches with the help of ChatGPT. One politician who has admitted to this is Fergal Dennehy Lord Mayor of Cork and Fianna Fáil Councillor for Cork City Southwest, and he joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss this morning.

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Gardening stories with Diarmuid Gavin

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 8:48


Bernard McMahon occupies a quiet but pivotal position in the formation of American horticulture. Born in Ireland around 1775, he was part of a generation shaped by political unrest, agricultural hardship and limited opportunity. Like many educated and ambitious young Irishmen of the period, he looked west. When he arrived in Philadelphia in the mid-1790s, the United States was still an experiment, politically fragile, culturally uncertain and botanically dependent on Europe. Gardening in the early republic was largely an act of imitation. Estates, town gardens and productive plots alike leaned heavily on English precedent. Imported seeds dominated the market, and success was measured by how closely a garden resembled those left behind. Diarmuid Gavin, Award Winning Garden designer joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Green Scene: Sikkim, the fully organic State in India

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 6:23


On this week's Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society for Research Ireland, joined Pat Kenny to discuss Sikkim, the fully organic State in India, and why Greenland really matters. All with thanks to Repak.

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How can we be better prepared for flooding like Storm Chandra?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 12:27


Met Éireann is warning that the worst may not be over following Storm Chandra which brought extensive flooding to Wexford, Wicklow and Dublin. Homes and businesses suffered damage from the flooding which also caused severe disruption to public transport networks. So why are we so vulnerable when it comes to our public transport network? Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation, Trinity College Dublin, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Why 2026 could be the year of the camera for road safety

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 8:44


2026 could be the Year of the Camera and Government are planning a lot more Speed Cameras, and also plans to introduce cameras for red lights, bus lanes, seat belts and phone use. Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring expert for carzone joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Will the upcoming mayoral elections in France see voters opt for Far-Right candidates?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 5:57


With less than two years to go to the next presidential election, France's political forces are already jockeying for position. Emmanuel Macron's power hangs by a thread due to a revolving door of four different prime ministers. All eyes will focus to the upcoming mayoral elections in France and if the far-right national rally will gain enough support to put them in power. Elaine Cobbe, Paris based journalist joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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How the Kinahan gang has been operating since US bounties

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 14:48


In 2022, the leaders of the Kinahan Cartel were hit with a collective fifteen million bounty on their heads by U.S. authorities. In the years that followed, the gang has remained active, but much less so on these shores. So, as we approach the tenth anniversary of the Regency Hotel shooting next week, how has the gang been operating in the years since the U.S. sanctions and bounties? Stephen Breen, Crime Editor of the Irish Sun and Co-Author of Kinahan Assassins and John Hand, News and Crime Correspondent with the Irish Sun and Co-Author of Kinahan Assassins are filling in the gap with their latest podcast, Kinahan's Downfall, which releases today joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Joe Duffy talks retirement since leaving Liveline

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 15:16


That is, of course, Stockton's Wing's tune Over the Moors, which most of you will probably know better as the song that was the Liveline theme tune up until last autumn. It adorned the time of Marian Finucane on that show and the twenty-six-year tenure of the man sitting in front of me, Joe Duffy. Now, exactly a day over seven months since his last Liveline, Joe is settling into a much freer lifestyle without the demands of a daily radio show. Joe Duffy joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss his first seven months of retirement since leaving Liveline.

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Is staying in education causing our housing crisis?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 17:27


Is staying in education causing our housing crisis? Should young people just be going straight into the world of work to make buying houses easier? Pat Kenny was joined by Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers and Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City and Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to debate.

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Brooklyn Beckham has broken his silence

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 14:51


Last night, twenty-six-year-old Brooklyn Beckham broke his silence over his ongoing feud with his parents, David and Victoria. In a series of posts on Instagram, the eldest Beckham son claimed his parents have “been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship” with his wife Nicola Peltz. So how much has this tarnished the Beckham brand?Enda Brady, TRT World presenter and Stephanie Regan, Host of Tough Love Podcast and clinical psychotherapist both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Super foods or super fad?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 10:13


Every year new diets and food trends come around and that includes superfoods. But are foods really super or is it just a wellness fad? Sarah Keogh , Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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When it comes to shopping, should you pick quality over cost?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 9:31


It is argued that price tags are poor predictors of a garment's actual longevity, and expensive pieces aren't automatically more durable. Durability should be evaluated by design intelligence and how a product is made, not just where it sits in the market. Laura Jordan, Image and Brand Consultant and Owner of Style, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Thousands of family carers are being hit with tax bills

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 9:49


Thousands of family carers are being hit with tax bills going back years after Revenue got access to data on their payments. Charlie Weston personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, and Catherine Cox, head of communications and policy with Family Carers Ireland, both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Trump to travel to Davos as European leaders seek talks on Greenland

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 17:25


US President Donald Trump will travel to Davos today to attend the World Economic Forum, where discussions are expected to be dominated by Trump's threats to take over Greenland. Brett Bruen, President of The Global Situation Room and former Director of Global Engagement in the Obama Administration, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Jess Kelly on TikTok's new age-detection system

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 8:54


TikTok plans to roll out its new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks amid heightened scrutiny over child safety issues. After testing its new age-detection system in Britain over the last year, TikTok will start rolling out the tech across Europe in the next few weeks, according to a new report from Reuters. The move comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of the social video platform and its owner ByteDance, especially pertaining to the online safety of children. Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, joined Pat Kenny to discuss and answer listeners' questions.

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Ireland's Sika deer face culling after EU adds them to invasive species list

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 10:56


One of Ireland's best-known wild animals, the Sika deer, has been declared an invasive species in the European Union, raising questions around whether it must now be culled. The smallest of the country's three wild deer, Sika was added to the EU list of alien invasive species of union concern last summer. Its inclusion means countries must eradicate the deer, control their populations or prevent their arrival in the first place. Damien Hannigan, Irish Deer Commission Spokesperson joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Will AI actually replace your job? 

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 10:49


With the rise of artificial intelligence, concerns are rising about whether or not AI will replace you in your job. Thankfully, the reality of AI in the workplace is more complex than either complete job displacement or simple augmentation. Pat Kenny was joined by Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise to discuss.

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Ask the Expert: Headphones vs ear buds, which is better for your ears? 

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 14:29


Ask the Expert. When you're listening to the radio, music or a podcast do you opt for earbuds or headphones but which is better for your hearing? Dr Sandra Cummings, Consultant Audiologist at the Beacon hospital joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Thinking of a winter sun break?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 10:45


Thinking of a winter sun break? Cancún is a sunny option in the Caribbean, and Aer Lingus's newest route out of Dublin. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with The Irish Independent joined Pat Kenny to discuss.

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Sharon Lynn calling for the State to appeal the leniency of her brother's killer's sentence

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 11:24


In 2023, Martin Lynn was on his way home from town and had just gotten out of a taxi near his home when he was fatally punched in the head by Christopher O'Neill.O'Neill drove past and stopped his motorbike before approaching Martin. The attack was carried out without warning or provocation and while Mr Lynn had his hands in his pockets.Last week, criminal Christopher O'Neill of Larkhill Road in Whitehall, Santry, was jailed for six years for the manslaughter of Martin Lynn. In an interview with The Sun, Martin's sister Sharon is calling for the State to appeal the leniency of the killer's sentence, and she joined Pat Kenny on the show this morning.

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100 Million Trees Project is about to hit its first million

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 13:55


100 Million Trees Project is about to hit its first million and maybe add another by end of 2026. Project Founder Richard Mulcahy joined Pat Kenny on the show.

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EU holds off on retaliatory measures after trump's tariffs threat

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 18:16


The European Union yesterday decided against immediate retaliatory measures to Donald Trump's threatened tariffs against countries who have defended Greenland against the increasing takeover rhetoric from the US Administration. Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief with Bloomberg joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Daingean Uí Chúis makes history as their crowned All Ireland champions

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 6:40


It was a day that will go down in history for Kerry Football Club, Daingean Uí Chúis, who were crowned All-Ireland champions yesterday. Meanwhile, Man United's new head coach, Michael Carrick, led his side to victory against Manchester City at Old Trafford. And Leinster keep the hopes for an Irish win alight as they advance to the next round of the Champions Cup.Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with OTB joined Pat Kenny to review all he weekends sporting action.

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Should the North Strand bombing memorial include the victims names?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 6:48


Ireland was largely on the outskirts of World War two but the reality of the war hit home on 31st May 1941. At 2.05 am, a five-hundred-pound bomb exploded in Dublin's North Strand, and the shock was felt throughout the city. The damage and devastation were horrific. Twenty-eight people died, forty-five were seriously injured and hundreds more suffered minor injuries. Now over eighty years later, one Dublin councillor is calling for the names of those who died to be included on the memorial.Pat Kenny was joined by Alison Field Labour Councillor for Dublin Bay North, Clontarf to discuss.

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Some of the major roadblocks to increasing our construction output

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 15:40


Declining construction, a shortage of workers, a lack of infrastructure are all some of the many issues that we hear are contributing to our housing crisis. But how do we get over these roadblocks? Andrew Brownlee, CEO, Construction Industry Federation joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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High-speed train crash in Spain has left at least 39 dead

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 8:58


At least 39 people have died in a train collision in southern Spain and dozens more have been injured in the country's worst rail crash in more than a decade. Richard Fitzpatrick, Spain based journalist joined Pat Kenny on the show with the latest.

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Gardening stories with Diarmuid Gavin

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 10:43


Diarmuid Gavin, award winning gardener joined Pat Kenny on the show to dicuss the gardens of Bournville in Birmingham.

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AI Minister says X should be banned if it does not abide by Irish law

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 13:40


Niamh Smyth, Minister of State with special responsibility for trade promotion, artificial intelligence and digitalization, has said social media platform X should be banned if it won't comply with online safety laws.Niamh Smyth, Minister of State with special responsibility for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digitalisation and TD for Cavan–Monaghan joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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CAO deadlines on the horizon

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 17:22


Next Tuesday, 20th of January, is the reduced application fee deadline for students applying to the CAO. If registered before then, students will only be charged €35. That increases to €50 before the traditional 1st of February deadline.These deadlines in the coming weeks will give students and guidance counsellors a chance to get first choices out of the way before turning their focus to the mock exams. For advice on the upcoming deadline and making choices, Brian Mooney, guidance counsellor and columnist with The Irish Times joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Washington talks over Greenland, Trump on Iran, and a ruling on tariffs

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 13:08


Greenland and Denmark will hold high-stakes talks in Washington today over US ambitions to annex the arctic island. US President Donald Trump insists his country will take over Greenland “the easy way or the hard way”, citing security concerns and mineral interests, and his administration has not ruled out the use of force to do so. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen insisted on Tuesday his island, a largely autonomous part of the three-country kingdom of Denmark, “cannot be bought” and its future will be decided only by its people. Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst Clinton institute UCD joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

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Motoring news with Conor Faughnan

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 10:37


Pat Kenny was joined by Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring expert for carzone to discuss all things mororing and answers your motoring questions.

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How US action on Venezuela effects European oil prices

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 11:42


Oil prices are shaped as much by politics as by supply and demand, and so events thousands of kilometres away can still hit close to home. In recent weeks, renewed action by U.S. president Donald Trump against Venezuela has once again put the country's vast oil reserves at the centre of global attention.While Ireland doesn't buy Venezuelan oil directly, moves in Washington can still ripple through European energy markets, influencing prices, volatility and fuel costs. So how could political decisions in the United States affect what drivers, households and businesses here in Ireland end up paying?CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Duncan Bullivant joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Stall It with Darren and Joe
Ep 235: Slide Tackling Pat Kenny

Stall It with Darren and Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 45:43


The boys are BACK for the first chat of 2026 and rundown of how their collective Christmas and New Years went. Joe does his his family dynamic no favours but going in on his mother in law's Christmas dinner offering whilst Darren impresses nobody with his fancy steak and half-zip combo.Joe's entrepreneurial spirit is on point as ever as they discuss setting up a sauna business with added smoking options and we get to experience the VERY weird way he sleeps. Darren went to see one of his favourite bands by accident but the reviews are in from Joe and safe to say, he has some strong opinions.And don't forget to join us for our live show at Vicar Street on February 12th. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster now – we promise you wont regret it.Send all your questions and comments to stallit@goloudnow.com