The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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Feb 6, 2025 • 9min
The sport of pedestrianism and how it began!
One question that always seems to crop up among wishful sporting hopefuls is: what would be the easiest sport in which to become an elite athlete. Some believe darts might be the most straightforward. However, one could argue that resurrecting the archaic sport of ‘pedestrianism’ could provide the answer to this question. But how did this sport begin? Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us all.
Feb 6, 2025 • 7min
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Paradise'
Disney+ "Paradise" is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds. John Fardy tell us about the show in this week's 'Boxed'.
Feb 6, 2025 • 11min
Almost two thirds of doctors working in Ireland did not take sick leave for serious mental ill-health
Almost two thirds of doctors working in Ireland did not take sick leave for serious mental ill-health, with 19% fearing this may have led to missed or incorrect diagnosis, a “worrying” survey shows .Some 50% of doctors felt not taking sick leave may have meant delivering a lower standard of patient care.Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been looking into this and she joined Pat in studio this morning.
Feb 6, 2025 • 10min
Will we see foreign languages added to the primary school curriculum?
Primary school teachers are expected to get training over several years to teach foreign languages over the coming years. We discuss this with Primary School Principal and Host of the Podcast If I were the Minister for Education Simon Lewis.
Feb 6, 2025 • 11min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
This morning David Robert Grimes looks at the Lucy Letby case again and misinformation in the Senate Confirmation hearings in this weeks disinformation slot.
Feb 6, 2025 • 7min
Is there anything we can do to ward off Alzheimer’s disease?
We still don’t know what causes Alzheimer’s disease but around 1% of us will develop it and that’s only going to get worse with that number predicted to at least double by 2050. One important question is can we do anything to stave it off? A fascinating recent study says yes. Professor Luke O'Neill brings us the details.
Feb 6, 2025 • 14min
Dr Clodagh Campbell on her new book 'The Steps'
Dr Clodagh Campbell, Psychologist, Host of Unspoken podcast and The Wellness Psychologist on Instagram joined Pat on the show this morning. Dr Clodagh has just written a new book called The Steps’ which help you find your inner peace.
Feb 6, 2025 • 12min
USA news updates with Terry Sheridan
A day after Donald Trump’s remarkable suggestion that the United States would take over the Gaza strip, the White House appeared to walk back the idea ever so slightly, despite Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu believing it was the best idea he heard for the Gaza strip. As this rumbles on Elon Musk’s cost and staff cutting initiative is continuing behind the scenes. We get all the latest stateside from Senior Director of News WSHU Public Radio Terry Sheridan.
Feb 6, 2025 • 7min
Turning climate challenges into opportunities
When it comes to the climate crisis, while the media continues to downplay the situation and world leaders renege on their commitments, it can be easy to feel like there isn’t much hope. However, some of our most significant challenges can also be opportunities.All to discuss with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.
Feb 6, 2025 • 10min
Sean Defoe reviews the first day back in the Dáil
Yesterday the Dáil return to sit for the first time since Micheál Martin was elected as Taoiseach. Increased number of super junior ministers and the Occupied Territories Bill were just some of the big topics. Newstalk Political Correspondent Sean Defoe reviews the first day back for us.
