The Pat Kenny Show
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Mar 7, 2025 • 7min
A look ahead to a big weekend of sport!
With only two weekends to go before the winner is crowned, pressuring is mounting on the Irish squad as they take on France in the 6 Nations. Things are heating up in the SSE Airtricity League as Shamrock Rovers face off St Pat’s tonight ahead of another action-packed weekend of sport. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster on Off the Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.
Mar 7, 2025 • 9min
Talks between Section 39 pay and the government take place
Talks between Section 39 pay and the government are to take place today with the threat of industrial action looming once more if an agreement can't be reached. Ashley Connolly, Forsa national secretary for health and welfare joined Pat to discuss.
Mar 7, 2025 • 25min
Paul Johnston British Ambassador to Ireland
Yesterday Micheal Martin and Keir Starmer finished up a major British Irish summit where the two leaders discussed defense, energy and investment among other things. Given the geopolitical situation in the present moment. Defense collaboration between the UK and Ireland may prove important in improving the overall security of our islands. Joining Pat this morning in studio was Paul Johnston, British ambassador to Ireland.
Mar 6, 2025 • 8min
Boxed With John Fardy features 'American Murder - Gabby Petito'
American Murder - Gabby Petito. What happened in the final days of Gabby Petito's life? John Fardy reviews this gripping true-crime series.
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 • 10min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Young Europeans now get the majority of their news from social media, what are the consequences of this? Especially concerning is that the youngest groups rely on Tiktok exclusively! All this and more to discuss with Author and Disinformation Expert David Robert Grimes.
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.
