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Nov 27, 2024 • 11min
Inside Hollywood: Panto performances in film
On Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at Panto Performances in Film, thhe Legacy of camp and drag in cinema.
Nov 27, 2024 • 14min
Israel and Lebanon’s ceasefire agreement
At 2am Irish time, a ceasefire came into effect between Israel and Lebanon. Many displaced Lebanese people started to return home despite warnings from the IDF to wait for their permission. As families return to ruined homes,Irish Times Correspondent in Beirut Sally Hayden spoke to Pat on the ground from Beirut to discuss the mood there. Also we heard from Prof Paul Rogers Professor Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Nov 27, 2024 • 7min
The end of compo culture may be in sight!
We hear how the end of compo culture may be in sight and important information you will soon need for your car insurer. All to discuss in in this weeks commuter slot with Conor Faughnan.
Nov 27, 2024 • 6min
Green Scene: Heavy-drinking hornets
Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland dives into animals changing colour under climate pressure, and heavy-drinking hornets and others!All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Nov 27, 2024 • 12min
'Moonlight' the Phil Lynott musical set to premiere in Dublin next year
“Moonlight” is an expansive rock / theatre production that explores the early life of Philip Lynott who rose from the streets of Dublin to influence and inspire a generation of musicians around the world. Joining Pat this morning was Peter M Smith, Actor, Musician and plays Phil Lynott in Moonlight.
Nov 27, 2024 • 23min
How did the three leaders fare in last night's debate?
It was their first and also their last, the three leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin went head to head last night in the Prime Time Leaders’ Debate. Sean Defoe Newstalk Political Correspondent. Host of the ‘Let Me Explain’ podcast and Sarah McGuinness Political Correspondent at the Irish Daily Mail reviewed it all along with Pat.
Nov 26, 2024 • 9min
Tech with Jess: A review of the Playstation 5 Pro
Jess reviews the the Playstation 5 Pro and tells us what we can expect from her 'Black Friday Gift Gadget Guide taking place on the Pat Kenny show from 11am on 29th November.
Nov 26, 2024 • 10min
Over two million sign petition for a general election to be called in the UK
Over TWO million sign petition for a general election to be called in the UK. Government responds to all petitions that get more than 10,000 signatures but how likely that a general election will be called? Pat gets the latest on the political situation there in the UK with Enda Brady Presenter with TRT World News.
Nov 26, 2024 • 25min
Peadar Tóibín Leader of Aontú on their 'common sense manifesto'
A common sense Manifesto, that’s what Aontú is calling their proposals for Government. They leave the current Dáil with one seat, that of leader Peadar Tóibín who joined Pat this morning on the show to go through their proposals.
Nov 26, 2024 • 11min
Josh Crosbie speaks to voters in Galway!
We are into the final stretch before voters go to polls on Friday. We have heard from the party leaders, and their candidates to get a sense of who could be potentially making up the next governmentBut, we have also been visiting constituencies across the country to hear about the local issues affecting you. Josh Crosbie brings us his latest report from the campaign trail, and this time he is in Galway.
