The Pat Kenny Show
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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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Oct 16, 2024 • 11min
What is life like for a Celtic Muslim?
White, Irish and Islamic. Muslim leaders in Ireland say more indigenous Irish are joining their faith. So who are Ireland's converts, what drove their "reversion" and what is life like for a Celtic Muslim? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:
Oct 16, 2024 • 11min
The US have also offered Israel an ultimatum
Emeritus Professor Paul Rogers joins to discuss the latest on the Middle East, as Israeli strike shakes Beirut in first attack on Lebanese capital in 30 days, despite the US giving Israeli Prime Minister an ultimatum.
Oct 16, 2024 • 9min
Parents struggle to secure secondary school places
Parents are struggling to secure secondary school places for their children. Pat spoke to Assistant School Principal in Limerick and Aontu Education Spokesperson, Eric Nelligan about this ongoing issue.
Oct 16, 2024 • 21min
Nicola Hanney shares her journey from survivor to advocate
A powerful story of resilience and change. Nicola Hanney shares her journey from survivor to advocate with Pat this morning on the show.
Oct 16, 2024 • 15min
The EU is doing badly on EV sales!
The EU is doing badly on EV sales, missing its own targets by miles and wrongly blaming China. Transport Commentator and Consultant to the RIAC Conor Faughnan tells us more in this weeks commuter slot.
Oct 16, 2024 • 14min
Latest controversies shaking Sinn Féin
We continue with the latest controversies shaking Sinn Féin and what’s next for the party’s leadership with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor, at the Irish Independent.
Oct 15, 2024 • 9min
The Internet Archive is back after a major cyber attack
The Internet Archive is back after a major cyber attack Digital Content Producer Killian Ginnity will talk us through what happened.
Oct 15, 2024 • 20min
How to address math's anxiety!
With math's week on the horizon, teacher Brendan Gildea explains how to address math's anxiety and why the new curriculum is a step forward.
Oct 15, 2024 • 12min
National Brain Tumour Awareness Week
Stephen MacNally, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Beaumont Hospital Dublin joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss National Brain Tumour Awareness week with Brain Tumour Ireland which takes place on October 21 to 27.
Oct 15, 2024 • 15min
The UN says it will not withdraw peacekeepers from Lebanon
The UN says it will not withdraw peacekeepers from Lebanon while the country’s northern region reels from a deadly Israeli airstrike. Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory brings us the latest.
