The Pat Kenny Show
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Dec 18, 2024 • 11min
34th Dáil meets for the first time today
It is almost three weeks since the General Election and the 34th Dáil meets for the first time today. The first order of business will be to elect a Ceann Comhairle. No Taoiseach will be elected today. We get all the details of what will happen today with Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.
Dec 17, 2024 • 14min
A top Russian general assassinated by a bomb
A top Russian general assassinated by a bomb hidden in a scooter. Who was behind it and what happens next?" We discuss all with Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.
Dec 17, 2024 • 9min
The Dubliners' John Sheahan
Legendary fiddle player John Sheahan brings his brand-new show The Dubliners Encore around Ireland from 23 Jan, they’ve sold out two Helix Shows and just put a 3rd on sale. John and his daughter Ceoladh who is Creator and Producer The Dubliners Encore Show joined Pat this morning on the show.
Dec 17, 2024 • 9min
More Christmas tech suggestions
Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly bring us more Christmas tech suggestions to buy as presents.
Dec 17, 2024 • 10min
Jarlath Regan reflects on 2024!
Christmas is just over a week away and soon after that we will be closing out 2024. Joining us for a bit of a reflection on the year that was is Jarlath Regan, comedian and podcaster
Dec 17, 2024 • 12min
Misokinesia a diagnosable hatred of fidgeting
You might have heard of misophonia an intense dislike of other people’s noises, but you may not have heard of misokinesia, a diagnosable hatred of fidgeting. To talk about these two conditions a bit more we’re joined by Dr Jane Gregory, Clinical Psychologist at Oxford University.
Dec 17, 2024 • 12min
How to navigate speaking to teenagers about watching porn?
Dr Richard Hogan, family psychotherapist and clinical director advises parents on how they can approach and speak to their teenagers after discovering they have been watching pornography, while enlightening the us on the dangers surrounding porn.
Dec 17, 2024 • 9min
Shane Leahy, Co-Founder of One 4 Humanity
Three months ago, Shane Leahy, Co-Founder of One 4 Humanity, joined Pat on the show to discuss the charity’s plan to transport a hospitainer, an operating theatre in a shipping container, to Gaza. After months of planning the hospitainer has finally been delivered. Shane joined Pat again on the show.
Dec 17, 2024 • 10min
Unexplained drones spotted in the USA and Britain
There have been unexplained drones spotted in the United States and Britain. We find out next what these mysterious sightings could mean with Enda Brady London-based journalist, TV Presenter of TRT News.
Dec 17, 2024 • 21min
Michael O’Leary on getting people home with Holyhead closed
With Holyhead Port still closed, thousands of people will be looking for alternate routes home this Christmas. A remaining option is to fly home, but with the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, is there capacity and what will be the cost? Michael O’Leary Group CEO of Ryanair joined Pat to discuss further.
