The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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Jan 17, 2025 • 8min
A preview of the weekend of sport
It's the final leg of the pool stage for the Champions Cup and the Australian Open starts to heat up as Alcaraz secures his spot in the fourth round. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster of Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.
Jan 17, 2025 • 10min
We hear about this year's ‘Grow with Aldi’ programme
Aldi Ireland is calling on aspiring Irish entrepreneurs to apply to the ‘Grow with Aldi’ programme. Successful applicants will see their products stocked in 162 stores nationwide. Cassie Stokes, Foodie Content Creator and ALDI brand ambassador told Pat all about this year's programme.
Jan 17, 2025 • 13min
History of inauguration speeches
As Trump's inauguration is on Monday Newstalk's own Simon Tierney brings us this report on moments from the history of American inaugurations. From JFK's famous inauguration speech in 1961, Obama messing up his oath in 2009 and having to redo it later in the day, to Trump's infamous 'America First' speech in 2017.
Jan 17, 2025 • 7min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
David Robert Grimes brings us through some of the myths being peddled surrounding the LA Wildfires, including by some prominent public figures.
Jan 17, 2025 • 13min
266 caught using phones while driving in one day!
266 motorists were caught using their mobile phones when driving during a Garda national day of action to detect the offences. Gardaí used their lorry cab in helping to catch those using the mobile phones.
Jan 16, 2025 • 14min
Cork native and stand-up comedian Chris Kent
Cork native and stand-up comedian Chris Kent is performing the biggest gig of his career ‘offline’ at the marquee in cork this July. The show follows the funny stories of how Chris gave up the internet entirely last year. Additionally, Chris has joined the cohort of Ireland's biggest comedians at cherry comedy’s stand-up for Gaza gig at Dublin's iconic vicar street to kick off 2025. Chris joined Pat on the show today.
Jan 16, 2025 • 10min
The highlight of the Irish basketball season!
This weekend, the highlight of the Irish basketball season takes place at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght with the National Cup finals down for decision. This year, the finals weekend coincides with the anniversary of the first publication of the rules of the sport back in 1891. Here to tell us more is Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill.
Jan 16, 2025 • 13min
The science of sleep!
The science of sleep and the hidden dangers of sleeping tablets. All up for discussion with Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College Luke O'Neill.
Jan 16, 2025 • 10min
The 30-day Diet!
Fiona Gratzer is CEO of Unislim, Ireland's longest running slimming and health organisation. She has released a new cookbook called The 30-day Diet, which offers practical advice on healthy eating and gut health. Fiona joined Pat on the show today.
Jan 16, 2025 • 15min
Gaza Ceasefire deal has finally been reached between Israel and Hamas
After fifteen months of war, a Gaza Ceasefire deal has finally been reached between Israel and Hamas. This ground-breaking deal could see a halt in fighting and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. We get the latest on this with Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
