The Pat Kenny Show
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Oct 20, 2025 • 5min
Search for 'priceless' jewels stolen from the Louvre museum
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to enter prison for criminal conspiracy over Libyan funding. Sarkozy was convicted in September of criminal conspiracy in what the court heard was a scheme to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from Libya in exchange for diplomatic favors. He will be the first former EU leader to be sent to prison. Meanwhile a manhunt continues in Paris following the raid of 'priceless' jewels stolen at the Louvre museum.All to discuss with Eleanor Beardsley, France Correspondent for NPR.
Oct 20, 2025 • 10min
'Ring of Salt, A Memoir of Finding Home and Hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland’
Ring of Salt, A Memoir of Finding Home and Hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland’ is the powerful new memoir from author Betsy Cornwell. Betsy joined Pat in studio this morning to chat about her new memoir.
Oct 20, 2025 • 9min
The new EU entry-exit scheme
UK visitors arriving in any of the Schengen area’s 29 countries will now have their faces and fingerprints scanned under a new entry/exit system one person who tried the new system was Simon Calder, travel correspondent with The i Paper.
Oct 20, 2025 • 22min
Israel says it will return to ceasefire after striking Gaza
Israel says it will return to ceasefire after striking Gaza. We get analysis on the situation with Alastair Campbell, Host of The Rest Is Politics and Former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy for Tony Blair.
Oct 20, 2025 • 8min
A look back on a busy weekend of sport
Looking back over a busy weekend of sport. Harry Maguire scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Liverpool on Sunday, Leinster continue their poor start to the URC with a loss to Munster on Saturday. Shamrock Rovers will continue their wait for the title, and Fearghal Curtin sets a new Irish record in the Gyeongju International Marathon.A busy weekend to look back on with , Off The Ball broadcaster, Colm Boohig.
Oct 20, 2025 • 12min
The Presidential campaign enters its final days!
The Presidential campaign enters its final days. We get the latest on the presential race with Sean Defoe Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of Let me Explain Podcast.
Oct 20, 2025 • 18min
Ireland’s first Psychosis Research Centre is set to open
St John of God Research Foundation is launching a dedicated Psychosis Research Centre and the person who will co-ordinate it. It will a core aspect of the initiative to have those living with the condition to be central to the project – it’s called PPI: Patient and Public Involvement.Joining Pat in studio this morning was Professor Mary Clarke, Consultant Psychiatrist with St John of God DETECT Service and also Conor Gavin, Co-Ordinator at the St John of God’s Psychosis Research Centre.
Oct 17, 2025 • 22min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
Maeve O’Connell Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Louise O’Reilly TD for Dublin Fingal West and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development and Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail were our Friday Forum this morning.
Oct 17, 2025 • 11min
President Zelensky heads to the White House today
Today trump will meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the white house as Zelensky hopes to secure more American military assistance to keep up that pressure. Zelensky’s meeting come following his call with Russian president Vladimir Putin.We discuss this and more with Donnacha O Beachain, Professor of Politics at DCU.
Oct 17, 2025 • 6min
Friday Food: Irish Apple, brown butter and cardamom cake
TV chef Erica Drumm talks through Irish Apple, brown butter and cardamom cake as apples are in season. We also here what veg are in season such as aubergine, kale, pumpkin and squash that are perfect to cook with.
