The Pat Kenny Show
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Nov 22, 2024 • 20min
Israeli Ambassador responds to the International Criminal Court’s warrant for arrests for Netenayhu and Yoav Gallant
Israeli Ambassador Dana Erlich joined Pat to respond to the International Criminal Court’s warrant for arrests for Netenayhu and Yoav Gallant.
Nov 22, 2024 • 9min
Weekend sport preview with Colm Boohig
Colm Boohig joins Pat to preview the weekend of sport including the return of the premier league and rugby internationals.
Nov 22, 2024 • 8min
Sicilian businessman finds horse’s head in the seat of his digger
In a shocking turn of events, a Sicilian businessman has found a horse’s head in the seat of his digger reportedly from the Mafia – mirroring Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather movie. Joining Pat to talk about the grizzly story was Nick Pisa, a Senior Global Reporter with the Mail Online.
Nov 22, 2024 • 9min
Louise Joy Brown: Life as the world’s first test-tube baby
Joy: the birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978 wasn’t just a personal miracle for her parents—it was a groundbreaking moment in medical history, marking the arrival of the world’s first IVF baby. But behind this life-changing innovation lies a story of perseverance, controversy, and an unsung heroine, Jean Purdy. Now, Netflix’s latest film, ‘Joy’, brings this incredible journey to the screen. Louise joined Pat this morning.
Nov 22, 2024 • 11min
Parents group criticises closure of schools for general election
A Parents group has criticised the closure of schools for the General Election saying that alternative locations should be considered. Carl O’Brien, Education Editor of The Irish Times spoke to Pat.
Nov 21, 2024 • 19min
Five dads, five thousand kilometres, one rowing boat to cross the Atlantic
Five dads, five thousand kilometres, one rowing boat to cross the Atlantic to remember one daughter Saoirse O’Driscoll. To learn more about their journey and to hear Saoirse’s story of her battle with congenital heart disease. Pat was joined three of the team: John O’Driscoll, Enda McNicholas and Daragh Kelly.
Nov 21, 2024 • 7min
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Say Nothing'
John Fardy gives us his review of ‘Say Nothing’ from Disney Plus in this week’s Boxed.
Nov 21, 2024 • 9min
Cameron Hill on sporting superstitions!
Swindon Town’s manager, Ian Holloway, has suggested the struggling League Two club’s bad fortune could be because their training ground is haunted, Cameron Hill takes us through some sporting superstitions.
Nov 21, 2024 • 11min
Josh Crosbie speaks to voters in Limerick!
There's just over a week to go until election day, and despite the weather, candidates are out canvassing the length and breadth of the country. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been travelling to constituencies to hear voters' concerns. Today, he brings us a report from Limerick.
Nov 21, 2024 • 14min
Neven Maguire chats about his new cookbook ‘Eat Out at Home'
Neven Maguire has released a new cookbook ‘Eat Out at Home’ containing Neven’s favourite foods from home and abroad. Neven joined Pat today to talk about the challenges of having a restaurant, tips on how to entertain, and how Irish people have gotten better at cooking!
