The Pat Kenny Show
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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.
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Episodes 7,308
Chef Gareth Mullins’ warming pies for cold nights
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at Anantara The Marker in Dublin, joins Pat with some proper warming winter cooking - two pies that’ll see you through the cold snap.
Entertainment’s open secret: Harassment, abuse & silence
In the wake of Russell Brand’s conviction and fresh allegations involving David Walliams, Pat asks how powerful figures can “hide in plain sight” for years in the entertainment world.Dr Anna Bull, Professor of …
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In the wake of Russell Brand’s conviction and fresh allegations involving David Walliams, Pat asks how powerful figures can “hide in plain sight” for years in the entertainment world.
Dr Anna Bull, Professor of Education and Social Justice at the University of York explains what has and hasn’t changed since #MeToo: the risks of reporting in a freelance industry, the way “talent” can be protected at all costs, and why power imbalances shape how behaviour is experienced and understood.Ukraine peace talks: Can Europe speak as one?
A major shift in the diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine emerged at this week’s European Summit in Dublin, after talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow and further meetings in Abu Dhabi. Pat examines the …
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A major shift in the diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine emerged at this week’s European Summit in Dublin, after talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow and further meetings in Abu Dhabi. Pat examines the significance of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff telling European leaders that no deal can be done without Europe at the table with Patrick Bury, lecturer in Defence and Strategic Studies at the University of Bath.
Paul Brady: Hits, trad roots & rock ’n’ roll
Pat sits down with Irish songwriting legend Paul Brady ahead of his National Concert Hall date to talk touring with his trio - Bill Shanley on guitar and Trevor Knight on keyboards - and why he still likes to …
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Pat sits down with Irish songwriting legend Paul Brady ahead of his National Concert Hall date to talk touring with his trio - Bill Shanley on guitar and Trevor Knight on keyboards - and why he still likes to mix in the odd solo gig.
Ask the Expert: Hips & Knees
Pat is joined by Dr. Eamonn Coveney, Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Hip and Knee Surgery as well as Orthopaedic Trauma at the Hermitage Clinic.
Science Week 2026: Water, floods and fixes
Science Week 2026 is underway, and this year’s theme is water - the thing we depend on, worry about, and too often take for granted. Pat is joined by Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society at …
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Science Week 2026 is underway, and this year’s theme is water - the thing we depend on, worry about, and too often take for granted. Pat is joined by Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland, to explore why water has become such a global issue, from floods and droughts to future conflict
US airspace grounded: What happened and why?
All flights in American airspace were grounded for the first time since 9/11 due to a system-wide shutdown that left thousands of aircraft stuck on the ground and sent shockwaves through global travel. Pat …
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All flights in American airspace were grounded for the first time since 9/11 due to a system-wide shutdown that left thousands of aircraft stuck on the ground and sent shockwaves through global travel. Pat unpacks what happened with Kevin Byrne, retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and airport security and safety auditor
The Divided States of America Episode 5: "Never Bet Against America"
In this episode of The Divided States of America, Pat is joined by former Democratic Representative from New York Joe Crowley & Republicans Overseas UK Spokesperson, Greg Swenson.
Resetting the Republic: How to Build a Better Ireland
What kind of country do we want and why does it feel like so many things don’t work the way they should? Pat is joined in studio by former Irish Times editor Conor Brady to discuss his new book, 'Resetting the …
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What kind of country do we want and why does it feel like so many things don’t work the way they should? Pat is joined in studio by former Irish Times editor Conor Brady to discuss his new book, 'Resetting the Republic: How to Build a Better Ireland', and his argument that many of our political and administrative structures are stuck in a mindset designed for a very different Ireland.
Simon Harris maps Fine Gael’s new direction
Simon Harris has used the Fine Gael Ard Fheis to stake out a sharper, more centre-right direction with a tougher line on long-term unemployment, law and order, immigration, and tax. Pat is joined by Newstalk’s …
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Simon Harris has used the Fine Gael Ard Fheis to stake out a sharper, more centre-right direction with a tougher line on long-term unemployment, law and order, immigration, and tax. Pat is joined by Newstalk’s political correspondent Sean Defoe to unpack what landed in the room, and what raised eyebrows.
Persevilience: The Word the World Needs Now with Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell joins Pat to unpack his new book 'Persevilience' - a word he’s coined to capture something more than resilience or just grinding on through: how to turn setbacks into something positive, and …
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Alastair Campbell joins Pat to unpack his new book 'Persevilience' - a word he’s coined to capture something more than resilience or just grinding on through: how to turn setbacks into something positive, and come out the other side better.
New cars, road deaths rise & learner permit clampdown
Road deaths in Ireland are rising again. Motoring editor Geraldine Herbert joins Pat to break down the new rules tightening up repeat learner permits and whether closing the “rolling provisional” loophole will …
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Road deaths in Ireland are rising again. Motoring editor Geraldine Herbert joins Pat to break down the new rules tightening up repeat learner permits and whether closing the “rolling provisional” loophole will actually improve standards.
Pat's Sunday Newspaper Review November 8th
Joining Pat to go through the Sunday papers is Harry Browne, Emeritus Fellow in TU Dublin School of Media and host of The Ditch podcast.
Sophie Toscan du Plantier: Love of the Land
Thirty years on from the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier outside her holiday home in West Cork, Pat speaks to journalist Lara Marlowe about a new illustrated book called 'Love of the Land' that puts the …
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Thirty years on from the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier outside her holiday home in West Cork, Pat speaks to journalist Lara Marlowe about a new illustrated book called 'Love of the Land' that puts the focus back where it belongs: on Sophie herself.
Stephen Miller: The mind behind Trump’s agenda
Pat is joined by Lorcan Nyhan of The Communications Clinic and columnist with the Sunday Independent to unpack who Stephen Miller is, what shaped his worldview, and why his hardline “America First” instincts …
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Pat is joined by Lorcan Nyhan of The Communications Clinic and columnist with the Sunday Independent to unpack who Stephen Miller is, what shaped his worldview, and why his hardline “America First” instincts could now become even more central to the Trump presidency.
Boxed with John Fardy: 'Last Seen'
Pat is joined by John Fardy for Boxed as they head Down Under to talk about a gripping new Australian thriller, 'Last Seen'
Bakewell Tart basics with Chef Gareth Mullins
Pat is joined in studio by Gareth Mullins, executive chef at Anantara The Marker in Dublin and Forbes Street, for a baking chat that’s perfect for the weekend.
Ukraine, enlargement & the EPC’s big Dublin summit
Next week Dublin hosts a run of major EU-related summits, including the European Political Community (EPC) meeting, bringing more than 50 leaders to the city amid a backdrop of bomb threats and growing …
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Next week Dublin hosts a run of major EU-related summits, including the European Political Community (EPC) meeting, bringing more than 50 leaders to the city amid a backdrop of bomb threats and growing insecurity across Europe.
Pat is joined from Brussels by Prof Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU , author of 'Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad', to explain what the EPC is, why it was created after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and what’s likely to dominate the agenda.Kinahan Inc: From Dublin To Dubai By Nicola Tallant
The Kinahan crime gang’s ambitions have stretched from Dublin to Amsterdam, Spain and ultimately Dubai and the billions at stake have drawn law enforcement agencies from across the world into a long-running …
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The Kinahan crime gang’s ambitions have stretched from Dublin to Amsterdam, Spain and ultimately Dubai and the billions at stake have drawn law enforcement agencies from across the world into a long-running pursuit. Pat is joined in studio by journalist and author Nicola Tallant to discuss her new book, Kinahan Inc., and to explore how Christy Kinahan went from a small-time operator in Dublin to the architect of a global drug trafficking network.
What yawning reveals about social connection
Why do we yawn and why is it so contagious that even talking about it can set you off? Pat is joined by Professor Luke O’Neill to dig into the science and the mystery of yawning..
The Divided States of America with Pat Kenny Episode 4
In this episode Pat is joined by former National Security Advisor in the first Trump administration and former US Ambassador to the United Nations, John Boulton & Professor of International Politics at the …
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In this episode Pat is joined by former National Security Advisor in the first Trump administration and former US Ambassador to the United Nations, John Boulton & Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Centre in UCD, Scott Lucas
Noah Donohoe: The Search For Truth
In June 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe left his home in Belfast on his bike and never returned. Six days later, his body was found in a storm drain, and the questions have never gone away.Pat is joined by …
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In June 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe left his home in Belfast on his bike and never returned. Six days later, his body was found in a storm drain, and the questions have never gone away.
Pat is joined by investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre, to discuss his new book 'Noah Donohoe: The Search for Truth.'US Midterms Countdown: Can Democrats Flip Congress?
With the US midterm elections just days away, Pat is joined by Niall Stanage, White House columnist with The Hill, to gauge how much trouble Donald Trump and the Republicans could be in.
Remembering Ciara Mageean
Pat is joined by Off The Ball’s Shane Hannon as they react to the heartbreaking news that Irish middle-distance star Ciara “Kira” McGeean has died, surrounded by her loved ones, after a battle with cancer.
The truth behind the death of Houdini
One hundred years on from the reported Halloween death of Harry Houdini, the mystery still fascinates. The famous movie version shows him dying on stage, but that’s not what happened at all.Pat is joined by …
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One hundred years on from the reported Halloween death of Harry Houdini, the mystery still fascinates. The famous movie version shows him dying on stage, but that’s not what happened at all.
Pat is joined by John Conway, magic historian, former Magic Circle archivist and PhD researcher at the University of Aberdeen, to separate myth from fact: Houdini’s real name and disputed birthplace, the magician he borrowed his stage name from, and the truth about his death.Pat's Sunday Newspaper Review November 1st
Pat Kenny is joined by Irish Times political correspondent Jack Horgan-Jones to comb through the Sunday papers, with the latest Ireland Thinks poll dominating the headlines. Plus, Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin …
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Pat Kenny is joined by Irish Times political correspondent Jack Horgan-Jones to comb through the Sunday papers, with the latest Ireland Thinks poll dominating the headlines. Plus, Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin breaks down the eye-watering cost of emergency family accommodation — up to €170,000 a year — and what he says needs to happen next.
Jimmy MacCarthy re-releases 'The Song of the Singing Horseman'
Thirty-five years after his debut album, The Song of the Singing Horseman, Jimmy MacCarthy has been playing it live in full and in order, and it’s just been re-released.He joins Pat to discuss his career, his …
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Thirty-five years after his debut album, The Song of the Singing Horseman, Jimmy MacCarthy has been playing it live in full and in order, and it’s just been re-released.
He joins Pat to discuss his career, his songs being played in space, and Christy Moore.
New AI eye test can measure risk of heart attack from a photo
We tend to think of an eye test as a way of checking our vision, but what if a photograph of the back of your eye could also help predict your risk of a heart attack or stroke?A new AI program called ‘Dr Noon …
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We tend to think of an eye test as a way of checking our vision, but what if a photograph of the back of your eye could also help predict your risk of a heart attack or stroke?
A new AI program called ‘Dr Noon by Heart Eye’ uses images of the retina to identify warning signs of cardiovascular disease.
It could offer a new way of spotting serious health problems before symptoms even appear.
Joining Pat now to tell us how it works is Arthur Cummings of the Wellington Eye Clinic.
What will Christine Lagarde's legacy be?
On Thursday, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, announced she was retiring.Her period in charge covered both the pandemic and the energy/inflation shock caused by Russia’s invasion of …
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On Thursday, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, announced she was retiring.
Her period in charge covered both the pandemic and the energy/inflation shock caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
What is her legacy?
Dan O’Brien, economist and columnist with The Currency, joins Pat to discuss
Traditional Irish curly kale with Gareth Mullins
With Halloween here, we’re celebrating something else that is classically Irish: curly kale.For generations, it’s been a staple of the Halloween table, mixed through colcannon mash, sometimes with a coin hidden …
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With Halloween here, we’re celebrating something else that is classically Irish: curly kale.
For generations, it’s been a staple of the Halloween table, mixed through colcannon mash, sometimes with a coin hidden inside for a bit of extra luck.
And while kale may have had its moment as a trendy superfood, there’s something to be said for the old-fashioned way of cooking it, with buttery mash or fried up with leftover potatoes.
Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at Anantara The Marker Hotel and Forbes Street Restaurant, and co-host of the ‘Dishing It Out’ podcast, joins Pat to discuss
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