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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Sep 16, 2024 • 12min
Passengers hit back at Dublin Airport after long delays
The lights go out in Dublin airport and the billionaire spacewalker returns to earth. All up for discussion with Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor.
Sep 16, 2024 • 7min
Who won big at the Emmys?
Shogun makes Emmys history, Andrew Scott misses out on the Emmy for lead actor while the Bear was the shock loss on the night. We speak to Brian Lloyd Entertainment Journalist about the Emmy award winners, losers and the big stories from last night.
Sep 16, 2024 • 16min
Charles Myer advisor to President Joe Biden
Charles Myers democratic donor and advisor to President Joe Biden joined Pat in studio to discuss working with Kamala Harris, the Ukraine war and and if Trump might drop JD Vance from the VP ticket.
Sep 16, 2024 • 11min
A look back on the weekend of sport
So close but so far, disappointment for McIlroy and another win for arsenal in the premier league. Nathan Murphy looked back in the weekend of sport.
Sep 16, 2024 • 12min
Impact a proposed wind farm could have on the local community in Offaly
A proposed wind farm in Co Offaly is drawing heavy criticism from locals about the impact it could potentially have on the land in the area. Josh Crosbie visited the area to discuss what is proposed and to hear about the project.
Sep 16, 2024 • 17min
An Taoiseach Simon Harris visits Derry
Pat speaks to An Taoiseach Simon Harris ahead of his visit to Derry. Up for discussion, the Apple tax bill, forthcoming budget and when the election will be?
Sep 13, 2024 • 24min
Friday Forum looks back on the big news stories of the week
Friday Forum looks back on the big news stories of the week. Joining Jonathan this morning was Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and also Colm Brophy, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South-West.
Sep 13, 2024 • 6min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks us through Chicken chasseur with creamy mashed potatoes recipe perfect to try this weekend.
Sep 13, 2024 • 11min
Cork is experiencing more and more ‘no-go’ areas
Cork is experiencing more and more ‘no-go’ areas because of anti-social behaviour. We speak to a councillor who is looking for the Minister for Justice to get involved. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Shane O’Callaghan Cork Fine Gael Councillor.
Sep 13, 2024 • 11min
Where does our superstition around Friday the 13th come from
You might have a bit of superstition around Friday the 13th but where does that actually stem from? And what other weird things do we traditionally think bring bad luck in Ireland? We ask Michael Fortune, folklorist.
