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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Aug 30, 2024 • 7min
A preview of the weekend of sport
We will preview all the weekend sports including the Liverpool Manchester United tie and all the action in the Paralympics in Paris. Joining Pat today was Adrian Barry in studio and Aisling O'Reilly live from Paris.
Aug 30, 2024 • 12min
Transforming sheriff street park into a vibrant community space
A park in Dublin's northeast inner city could be one of the city’s most vibrant and well-utilised. That’s according to a body of research by group ‘A Playful City’ Pat gets the details from Neasa Ni Bhriain, Director of a Playful City.
Aug 30, 2024 • 27min
An Taoiseach Simon Harris
An Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Pat on the show next to discuss everything from hosting an online safety summit, diplomatic relations and forthcomingbudget.
Aug 29, 2024 • 6min
Boxed With John Fardy features 'Bad Monkey'
The new Apple TV drama series bad monkey starring Vince Vaughan features in this weeks Boxed with John Fardy.
Aug 29, 2024 • 11min
James Hogan former Chief Executive of Etihad Airlines
James hogan spent 11 years as the Chief Executive of Etihad Airlines. In that time, he saw the expansion of the company to one of the biggest in the world now worth over 20 billion dollars. James sat down with Pat this morning to chat about his career.
Aug 29, 2024 • 11min
Diagnosing diseases by examining the tongue
When it came to diagnosing ailments before modern medicine doctors often examined the tongue for clues. Based on its color, shape, and thickness, the muscle can reveal a number of possible health issues from cancer, to diabetes, to even asthma and gastrointestinal issues. Pat discuss all this with Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College .
Aug 29, 2024 • 17min
Minister for Education on her plan for the smartphone ban in schools
Education Minister Norma Foley joined Pat on the show to discuss her plan for the smartphone ban in schools.
Aug 29, 2024 • 17min
Advice on CAO offers and college courses
Nearly 60,000 students found out their fate in the first round of CAO offers yesterday. To give students and parents advice on courses and offers Pat was joined on the show by Brian Mooney, Guidance counsellor and education columnist with the Irish Times
Aug 29, 2024 • 7min
The resurgence of natural materials in Ireland
We take a look at the resurgence of natural materials in Ireland. Wool, tweed, linen, their history, why they died off. All to discuss with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine.
Aug 29, 2024 • 14min
The Whatsapp do’s and don’ts messaging in the workplace
It’s the Whatsapp wild west out there ! We discuss the do’s and don’ts are when it comes to messaging in the workplace with TerriSue Cosgrove. Managing Director at The HR Head.
