The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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 9, 2024 • 8min
Big changes for Airbnb in Italy
Tourists in Italy will no longer be able to access short-term rentals using key boxes after the country's police chief said owners must verify the identity of guests in person. We get the details of this change with Nick Squires, Itay Correspondent for Daily Telegraph.
Dec 9, 2024 • 17min
The prospects for a new government
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are meeting with different parties to secure a solid coalition but who will it be? Harry McGee breaks down the latest meetings and prospects for a new government.
Dec 9, 2024 • 12min
Theatre company of the year ‘Glass Mask Theatre’
We hear from the theatre company of the year ‘Glass Mask Theatre’ and their exciting plans for 2025. Joining Pat this morning was Founder of ‘Glass Mask Theatre’ Rex Ryan.
Dec 9, 2024 • 15min
A new era for Syria as the Assad regime falls
Just twelve days since rebels launched their surprise offensive in Syria, rebels have captured the capital Damascus. Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, has resigned and fled to Moscow. We get the latest and analysis from Fawaz Gerges from the London School of Economics.
Dec 6, 2024 • 7min
Friday Christmas Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins will be talking us through some Christmas party food ideas that are suitable for freezing for any seasonal last minute entertaining.
Dec 6, 2024 • 14min
Champion racehorse trainer Willie Mullins on his life and career!
Irish racehorse trainer Willie Mullins has list of accolades to his name. This year, he became the first trainer to surpass one hundred wins at Cheltenham. He has over four thousand race wins to his name and is the most winning Irish trainer of all time. He joins us to talk about his life and career.
Dec 6, 2024 • 38min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the panel today was Thomas Byrne TD, Meath East and Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Richard Boyd-Barrett TD, Dún Laoghaire along with Orla Ryan, News Correspondent, The Journal and Alice Leahy, Director of Alice Leahy Trust.
Dec 6, 2024 • 12min
Hundreds arrested in immigration crackdown in Northern Ireland
Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland for attempting to enter Britain having crossed the border into the north. Gangs are offering packages that they term as ‘safer’ than crossing the English channel and charging high prices for it. Lisa O’Carroll of The Guardian joined Pat to discuss this.
Dec 6, 2024 • 7min
A look back on the weekend of sport!
The European Champion Cup returns as Munster host Stade Francois at Thomond Park, and plenty of Premier League action, including a London derby, is coming up on this weekend’s sports.
Dec 6, 2024 • 14min
Fees involved in the civil case against Conor McGregor explained
Who’s paying what? Frank Greaney breaks down the fees involved in the civil case against Conor McGregor.
