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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Sep 30, 2025 • 10min
Only 13 men will begin their studies for the priesthood this autumn
Only 13 men will begin their studies for the priesthood this autumn. The number is down from 21 last year and takes the total number of Seminarians for the country’s dioceses to 77. But just why is this number falling? Pat discusses this further with Fr Paddy Byrne, Parish priest of Abbeyleix, Co Laois.
Sep 30, 2025 • 13min
A new film reimagines a jury debate of a trial of Ian Bailey
A new film, 'Re Creation' imagines the debate in the jury room following the trail of Ian Baily for the murder of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier. Joining Pat on the show was Jim Sheridan, Six Time Academy Nominated Director and also David Merriman, Award Winning Writer and Director.
Sep 30, 2025 • 6min
Is Bali the tropical paradise that social media portrays it to be?
Bali has become on the most popular holiday destinations in recent years. With a tropical climate all year around alongside lively beach clubs, relaxing yoga retreats and fresh acai bowls. We ask Is Bali the tropical paradise that social media portrays it to be? All to discuss with Ruby Borg, Social Media Editor at Lifestyle with The Telegraph.
Sep 30, 2025 • 21min
A US peace plan for Gaza has been welcomed
A US peace plan for Gaza has been welcomed by European and Middle eastern leaders. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to accept it. Pat discusses this and more with Duncan Bullivant, Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission and Ceo of the Henderson group, an international risk management advisory.
Sep 30, 2025 • 11min
Local Authority Performance Indicator Report findings
We take look at new figures contained in 2024 ‘Local Authority Performance Indicator Report’ from National Oversight and Audit Commission. The findings all to discuss with Michael McCarthy, Chair of the National Oversight and Audit Commission.
Sep 30, 2025 • 10min
A new strategy to reduce STIs
Dr. Aisling Loy, a Consultant in genitourinary medicine at St. James's Hospital and the Hemeris Health STI clinic, discusses exciting trends in sexual health. While bacterial STIs are declining, herpes rates remain stubbornly high. Dr. Loy explores the impact of COVID and PrEP on STI services, delves into herpes types and treatments, and highlights a new prevention strategy using DoxyPep. This innovative approach aims to target chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea effectively, while also breaking the stigma around visiting clinics for sexual health.
Sep 29, 2025 • 14min
Ask the Expert: World heart day
Dr. David Burke, a Consultant Cardiologist and Director of Cardiology at the Beacon Hospital, joins to discuss critical heart health insights for World Heart Day. He highlights the importance of monitoring heart health, explores gender differences in heart disease presentations, and delves into genetic and lifestyle risk factors. Dr. Burke also shares the benefits of wearable technology like the Whoop and Apple Watch, advises on recognizing troubling symptoms like palpitations, and clarifies misconceptions about heart-related chest pain.
Sep 29, 2025 • 9min
Reaction from Offaly as Shane Lowry holes decisive putt to win the Ryder Cup
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean was in Offaly to bring us all the reaction as Shane Lowry holes the decisive putt which saw Europe win the Ryder Cup.
Sep 29, 2025 • 8min
Man keeping women is when women take care of men's emotional needs
As male social circles shrink, female partners say they have to meet more social and emotional needs. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
Sep 29, 2025 • 10min
Owner of 2210 Patisserie Una Leonard on her second book
What started as an empty shop window in Mullingar has now resulted in a thriving business with two locations, and hopefully another bestselling book, good together on the cards. Una Leonard is the successful owner of 2210 Patisserie, and her new book Good Together looks at recipes for the moments that matter. Una Leonard, Author and owner of 2210 Patisserie, joined Pat Kenny on the show this morning.
