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 3, 2024 • 10min
Pineapples hit the dating scene!
A new TikTok trend is encouraging young singles to visit the Spanish supermarket chain, ‘Mercadona’, between 7pm and 8pm for what’s now known as "flirting time". We get all the details with Alexandra Ryan Founder and CEO of Goss.ie.
Sep 3, 2024 • 21min
New report from CyberSafeKids on children’s online safety
25% of 8-12 year olds are bothered by harmful content or unsolicited contact, a new report from CyberSafeKids on children’s online safety shows. We discuss these findings with Alex Cooney CEO and Co-founder, CyberSafeKids, Adrian Weckler Technology Editor Irish Independent and alsoJennifer Horgan Teacher and columnist with the Irish Examiner.
Sep 3, 2024 • 11min
Latest on the situation in Israel
A general strike continues in Israel demanding the return of hostages. The UK suspend some arms sales to Israel as Benjamin Netanyahu asks for "forgiveness". All to discuss with Anton was 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 advisor.
Sep 3, 2024 • 13min
Report into historic sexual abuse cases in Irish schools is set to be approved today
The Government is expected to approve publication of a long-awaited report on sexual abuse in boarding and day schools and to agree to set up a statutory inquiry. We get the latest on this with Pat Leahy Political Editor, Irish Times.
Sep 2, 2024 • 11min
Ask The Expert: Mortgages
A zero-point-two five per cent cut to mortgage rates could be on the way next month. This may mean pillar banks are offering the best rates for the last few years, so now is the time to shop around. Our expert today was Margaret Barrett Managing Director Contracting Plus Mortgages Ltd.
Sep 2, 2024 • 12min
Ireland has the highest levels of loneliness
Data on 20,000 Europeans collected at the end of 2022, showed that Ireland has the highest levels of loneliness. We discuss this with Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.
Sep 2, 2024 • 9min
A swimmer with MND attempts to break Guinness World Records
Mark O’Brien, a swimmer with MND is about to take on two Guinness World Record attempts in 2 different countries on 1st September. Mark joined Anton on the show to chat about his amazing attempt.
Sep 2, 2024 • 9min
The benefits of run clubs!
Run clubs have blown up in popularity around the country and now a new study says they actually make you faster. What are the other benefits? Anton was joined on the show by Jenny Branigan Physiotherapist from total physio and also Mark Armstrong Chair Of Dublin Front Runners Club.
Sep 2, 2024 • 10min
Center Parcs is set for a €100m expansion!
Five years since it opened in Longford Forest, Center Parcs is set for a €100 expansion. So what keeps families flocking to its lodges and Subtropical Swimming Paradise, despite the high prices? Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent tell us all.All with thanks to Ryanair
Sep 2, 2024 • 11min
Israel is braced for a general strike
Israel is braced for a general strike after protests over what is seen as the government's failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. We get the latest on this with Professor Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
