The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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.Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Episodes
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Mar 6, 2025 • 19min
Award winning author Colum McCann
Award winning author Colum McCann joined Pat on the show to discuss his newly published book ‘Twist’.
Mar 6, 2025 • 11min
What does the future of retail look like in Ireland?
With Jervis shopping centre now on the market, and retail outlets such as new look exiting the market. We ask what does the future of retail look like in Ireland? All to discuss with Damian O'Reilly Senior Lecturer in retail management at the College of Business at TUD.
Mar 6, 2025 • 11min
Has Long Covid been forgotten?
Five years on from the start of the pandemic, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms. We ask has long Covid been forgotte? All to discuss with Professor Luke O'Neill.
Mar 6, 2025 • 7min
Massimo Cellino the most eccentric of eccentric Italian football club owner
This week Cameron Hill from Off The Ball brings us the story of, Massimo Cellino the most eccentric of eccentric Italian football club owner
Mar 6, 2025 • 12min
UK Prime Ministerand Tánaiste Micheál Martin are to meet today
Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent joined Pat this morning for the political roundup of the week. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Tánaiste Micheál Martin are set to meet in Liverpool today. After a chaotic week in global politics, they have much to discuss ahead of Martin’s visit to the White House.
Mar 6, 2025 • 16min
Revenue sends a warning to social media influencers
Social media influencers in Ireland issued with more than 450 letters by Revenue over gifts. This is the latest attempt in response to growth of earnings on social media. But how many industries are avoiding paying their income tax?To discuss further with Pat was CEO of Fairstone Ireland and AskPaul.ie Paul Merriman.
Mar 6, 2025 • 15min
Commuter slot with Conor Faughnan
In this week’s Commuter Slot we hear about the New RSA ad, how young Drivers 85% more likely to be involved in road accidents than older drivers and the penalty point loophole.
Mar 5, 2025 • 14min
The impact the War in Ukraine is having on Children there
After three years of war in Ukraine the devastation inflicted upon their communities is immense. With the scars of wars not just physically felt but also psychologically. Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland Peter Power is just back from Ukraine and he joined Pat to discuss the impact the war is having on Children in the war torn Country.
Mar 5, 2025 • 10min
Garden stories: Brian McCarthy founder of Cork Rooftop Farm
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian McCarthy stood atop a bare concrete roof in Cork city centre and envisioned a transformation. With limited gardening experience, he embarked on an ambitious project: converting this unused urban space into a thriving rooftop farm.Brian joined Pat this morning on the show to tell him all about his gardening journey.
Mar 5, 2025 • 9min
‘The Open Door’ pop-up restaurant incentive in Cork prison
Over 50 invited guests including 25 prospective employers from the hospitality industry gathered at the prison for a final exam like no other. Six prisoners who took part in an intensive eight-week culinary course served up a feast behind bars last night. It’s the fourth year of ‘The Open Door’ pop-up restaurant, which is a collaboration between the Irish Prison Service and Munster Technological University. Newstalk’s southern reporter Jamie O Hara went inside Cork Prison to speak to the people involved
