The Pat Kenny Show
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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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Dec 19, 2024 • 9min
Australian study shows that 70% of young people have recovered from long covid after two years
From Australia, Luke O’Neill brings us news of a large study on long COVID focusing on young people. It shows that 70% of them have recovered after two years.
Dec 19, 2024 • 13min
Ireland's number one bilingual podcast How to Gael
Ireland's number one bilingual podcast How to Gael are spreading the Irish language across the Emerald Isle, but also North America, in their upcoming 2025 live shows. Two of its hosts Louise Cantillon and Doireann Ní Ghlacáin joined Pat to discuss.
Dec 19, 2024 • 10min
Annie comes to the National Concert Hall
Festival Productions is bringing Annie to The National Concert Hall this Christmas and Pat was joined by some of the people involved in the production: Rebecca Storm, singer and musical theatre actress, playing Miss Hannigan in festival productions of annie in the national concert hall.Tony Finnegan, co-founder of festival productions, director, actor, playing daddy warbucks.Juneta Gasiunaite, one of the actors playing annie.
Dec 19, 2024 • 14min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
David Robert Grimes, author and disinformation expert joined Pat to run through the latest in disinformation.
Dec 19, 2024 • 9min
Verdict reached in the Gisèle Pelicot case
Dominique Pelicot has admitted to drugging his ex wife, Gisele, and inviting men in to rape her. He and fifty others have been on trial since September. Lisa Louis joined Pat from court in Avignon.
Dec 19, 2024 • 8min
Tips on last minute sustainable gifts
Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat with some ideas of sustainable gifts.
Dec 19, 2024 • 11min
Women are skipping their meals to save their calories for alcohol
Doctors in Europe are warning of the rise of drunkorexia - a worrying trend that sees people skip meals to binge on alcohol instead. But is the concerning phenomenon taking hold here in Ireland and could Christmas be a particularly dangerous time for such a problem to spread? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.If you or anyone you know has been affected by the contents of this item, the Bodywhys helpline is 01 210 7906. Marino Therapy centre also have a wide range of resources, including podcasts and holiday guides, available on their website marinotherapycentre.com.
Dec 19, 2024 • 12min
Skin care Christmas gift ideas
If you’re looking for thoughtful Christmas gift ideas, skincare can be a great option – but it’s important to choose the right products, tailored to age and skin needs. Professor Niki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology joined Pat to discuss.
Dec 19, 2024 • 12min
Holyhead port remains closed and not expected to reopen until mid January
Holyhead port remains closed and is not expected to reopen until mid January at the earliest. It leaves both people and freight having to find alternate routes to Ireland before Christmas. Eoghan Corry joins us with the latest and advice for passengers looking to get home.Eoghan Corry, Travel Expert, ‘Air & Travel’ Magazine Editor, Historian, Author, Broadcaster.
Dec 18, 2024 • 9min
The Kremlin detains suspect in the killing of Igor Kirillov
We find out the latest in Russia, as the kremlin have detained a suspect in the killing of Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian military officer. a bomb hidden in an electric scooter exploded, killing the general. We get the latest on this with Jason Corcoran, Journalist and Russia Analyst.
