The Pat Kenny Show
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Feb 13, 2025 • 8min
The 1983 Davis Cup tie between Ireland and the US
The 1983 Davis Cup tie between Ireland and the US John McEnroe played on the American team. Matt Doyle, who was the star of the Ireland team, passed away last week. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us more.
Feb 13, 2025 • 16min
Poet Padraig Ó Tuama brings us poems of human connection
Padraig Ó Tuama’s new anthology takes us through 44 poems on human connection. From the highs to the lows this collection covers all aspects of human connection. Padraig read a selection of poems this morning with Pat.
Feb 13, 2025 • 5min
A group of workers from Pennys win big on the lotto
A group of workers from Pennys won €250,000 in a syndicate lotto group. This was their first major victory after 10 years. Pat spoke to one of the winners Meghan Hynes.
Feb 13, 2025 • 8min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
This week David discusses a BBC investigation finds that AI's fabricate detail of current events, and are unreliable for reporting. And yet, they're being used everywhere. Also Apple Cider Vinegar and the Belle Gibson story: The Netflix docu-drama tells the story of Belle Gibson, a wellness influencer who faked cancer and was lauded by Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Apple before being exposed.
Feb 13, 2025 • 12min
Will we see peace in Ukraine?
Donald trump yesterday spoke with both Russian resident Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and said after that both leaders wanted to see peace. We discuss this further with Ukraine Correspondent RFI and France24 Emmanuelle Chaze.
Feb 13, 2025 • 5min
How to make your valentines day more sustainable!
Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland Jo Linehan tell us how to make your valentines day more sustainable.
Feb 13, 2025 • 13min
The causes and treatments of acne
Teaser acne is one of the most common skin conditions affecting over 9% of the global population, including people of all ages and skin types. Today we are shedding light on the causes, treatments, and ways to prevent acne with Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology Professor Niki Ralph.
Feb 13, 2025 • 19min
How the Omagh bombing impacted peace in Ireland
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joined Pat this morning to discuss how it impacted the Good Friday Agreement and peace in Ireland.
Feb 12, 2025 • 15min
Inside Hollywood: Must watch movies this valentines
Lisa Cannon brings us movie picks for this Valentine weekend.
Feb 12, 2025 • 9min
Diarmuid Gavin tells the story of Ellen Wilmot
Ellen Wilmot was an English horticulturist and influential member of the Royal Horticultural Society, and a recipient of the first Victoria Medal of Honour, awarded to British horticulturists living in the UK by the society.
