The Pat Kenny Show
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Oct 17, 2024 • 10min
The best performances of Roy Keane
Roy Keane retired from Ireland international duty this week 19 years ago. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball will be here to talk us through his best performances, including his best Man United performances with Ireland as 2005 was also the year Roy Keane left Man United.
Oct 17, 2024 • 10min
That tense Fox TV interview with Kamala Harris
Last night Kamala Harris took part in what has probably been the most tense interview she has participated in. Terry Sheridan joins Pat to break it down for us.
Oct 17, 2024 • 7min
Staying environmentally friendly this Halloween!
Halloween is approaching so we get advice on finding decorations, food and costumes that are sustainable from Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland on this weeks’ sustainability slot.
Oct 17, 2024 • 14min
Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed 16 people
Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed 16 people, including the Mayor of a major town. Professor Scott Lucas Professor and political analyst, Clinton institute at University College Dublin joins with the latest on the Middle East conflict.
Oct 17, 2024 • 14min
Singer Mary Byrne pays tribute to Liam Payne
We speak to former X Factor contestant Mary Byrne on the death of Liam Payne.
Oct 17, 2024 • 17min
How does the Sinn Fein scandals impact on election results?
Broadcaster Ivan Yates joined Pat on the show this morning to dissecting the Sinn Fein scandal. Ivan also gave his thoughts on the Tanaiste’s recent comments about the potential for an election this year.
Oct 16, 2024 • 9min
Foil Arms & Hog to play New York's Carnegie Hall!
Seán' Foil' Finegan, and Conor 'Arms' McKenna are two out of the three members of Ireland’s biggest sketch comedy group called ‘Foil Arms & Hog.’ With a million YouTube subscribers, their online videos of their skits have over a billion views, and their last tour played 136 shows in 57 cities. However, the Irish trio are to embark on their biggest show to date called ‘Skittish’, as in March next year they will play in New York's Carnegie Hall. Pat had Conor and Seán' in studio this morning.
Oct 16, 2024 • 8min
The native Irish honey bee is at risk of extinction
The Native Irish Honey Bee is at risk of extinction. We hear from the Founder of the Native Irish Honey Bee Society, Aoife Nic Giolla Coda, who’s supporting a bill to prevent this from happening.
Oct 16, 2024 • 12min
The story behind Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Sissinghurst Castle Garden has a wonderful story that begins long before it became one of the most iconic gardens in England. The garden is fascinating not only for its beauty but for its complex and innovative design. Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story behind this iconic garden.
Oct 16, 2024 • 11min
The possible dark forces behind some horror classics
What if the production of your favourite horror film was actually cursed? Lisa Cannon explains the possible dark forces behind horror classics.
