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'.
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May 21, 2025 • 8min
Searches are continuing on the farm of Michael Gaine
Searches are continuing on the farm of Michael Gaine near Kenmare as Gardaí continue their murder investigation. We get the latest on this with Gerry O'Sullivan , Presenter of Radio Today on Radio Kerry.
May 21, 2025 • 7min
Green Scene: Overfishing is causing issues with herring
Today we’re talking about 2025’s must-have fashion accessory: the world’s first T-Rex “leather” handbag. The first product could be available by year’s end and the creators claim this next-gen material could be a high-quality, cruelty-free and eco-friendly alternative to standard leather. Also overfishing is causing issues with herring as, younger fish haven’t been able to find traditional spawning ground.All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.
May 21, 2025 • 12min
Inside Hollywood: Saddest tearjerkers
We go inside Hollywood to look at The saddest tearjerker movies and why we need them. All to discuss with Lisa Cannon , Entertainment Presenter and Producer.
May 21, 2025 • 15min
Rachel Blackmore her new children’s novel 'Granny National'
Rachel Blackmore joins us to talk about her surprise retirement after her 16 year career, her new children’s novel Granny National and being named one of the ambassadors for the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta, Ireland’s largest sailing event of the year.
May 21, 2025 • 18min
Latest on the ground in Ukraine and Gaza
One4Humanity has been working in both Ukraine and Gaza in order to help the victims of both wars. Last year on the show we heard from Shane Leahy about their container which was to be used as a surgical unit that had just arrived in Gaza. We hear about their latest work from on the ground in Ukraine from Shane Co Founder, One4Humanity and their work in Gaza with Ross Kelly Director of Gaza Response, One4Humanity.
May 20, 2025 • 14min
What is the second hand home market in Dublin
More and more homebuyers are paying way over the odds to buy second hand properties in Dublin. Exclusive research carried out for the Pat Kenny Show has found that one in ten second hand homes in the capital are now selling for €100k or more over their asking price.Bidding wars are becoming the norm, with many pointing the finger at Estate Agents for inflating prices. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been looking into the current second hand home market in Dublin.
May 20, 2025 • 8min
Are we getting closer to driverless cars?
Are we getting closer to driverless cars? Well the UK certainly is. UK driverless cars are expected to arrive in 2027. But Uber says it's ready now. All to discuss with Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
May 20, 2025 • 13min
Are objections to wind farms harming our energy security?
Why are there so few offshore wind farms? Are objections to wind farms harming our energy security? All to discuss with Hannah Daly, Professor in Sustainable Energy at University College Cork.
May 20, 2025 • 11min
Celebrating women comedy performers and creators
The Funny Woman Awards are an annual celebration that looks at some of the best women comedy performers and creators in the industry. This year its taking place in Dublin. The list of past winners and finalists is Katherine Ryan, Roisin Conaty, Sarah Millican, and Rosie Jones. Pat was joined this morning on the show by Writer and Broadcaster Barbara Scully and Comedian and Producer Val Troy.
May 20, 2025 • 24min
Remembering mother of three Valerie French 'For Valerie'
On the 13th of June 2019, mother of three Valerie French was cruelly and violently murdered by her husband at her own home just outside of Castlebar in Co. Mayo. David French, Valerie’s brother, is here today to discuss his new book titled “For Valerie”, in which David recounts his sister's death and its devastating aftermath on his family.
