The Pat Kenny Show Highlights
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.
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Latest episodes
May 26, 2025 • 17min
The do’s and don’ts for students spending their summer in the states?
As summer is just around the corner, flocks of college students will be heading over to the US on a J1. However there are growing concerns of students under a Trump presidency. So what are the do’s and don’ts for students spending their summer in the states? Pat was joined on the show by Louise Corrigan, Immigration Lawyer, Oisin Gaffey Outgoing Editor in Chief of The University Observer and Alex Rowley, Newstalk reporter who will be travelling over to the states this summer.
May 26, 2025 • 11min
What has happened to our native woodlands?
Ireland is the most deforested country in Europe. Despite having a reputation for being one of greenest places on earth, Ireland is the most deforested country in Europe. So what happened to our native woodlands and who are the people working to restore them? Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been looking into this.
May 26, 2025 • 9min
Travel news and updates with Pol O’ Conghaile
Overtourism and slower more responsible tourism. Pol O’ Conghaile has all the latest travel news.All with thanks to Ryanair.
May 26, 2025 • 10min
Transforming brown bin waste into natural gas and organic fertilizer
For many years, food waste has been a topic of contention. Previously, Irish retailers were forced to transport food waste to Northern Ireland, as there was no solution to the issue south of the border. However, there is now a less carbon intensive solution located in Dublin.Pat spoke to Dr Stephen Nolan, Technical lead for Bia Energy.
May 26, 2025 • 16min
Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on the European Union
On Friday Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on the European Union to take effect on 1st June. However, yesterday Trump u-turned and said the tariffs would not come into effect until 9th July. Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne joined Pat to discuss further.
May 23, 2025 • 29min
A look back in the news stories of the week on our Friday Forum
Senator Fiona McLoughlin, Fianna Fail, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mirror and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Fein TD make up our Friday Forum this week. We discuss the new stories of the week.
May 23, 2025 • 6min
A look back on the big weekend of sport with Cathal Mullaney
There is plenty of sporting action this weekend with the final round of premier league fixtures, the UEFA women’s champions league final, and the Football, Hurling and Camogie championships continuing across the weekend .Cathal Mullaney brings us all the sporting action.
May 23, 2025 • 5min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks through a new cake recipe from Italy. Its a simple apple and sponge bake that would be brilliant for breakfast or on a sunny afternoon with a cup of tea.
May 23, 2025 • 18min
Gavan Reilly on his new book ‘The Secret Life of Leinster House’
You know the building, you know the gates and maybe some of the TDs and Senators .But what actually goes on behind the doors in Leinster House. Gavan Reilly takes us behind the scenes in his new book ‘The Secret Life of Leinster House’.
May 23, 2025 • 11min
Life in the New Lodge flats in Belfast in a new movie 'The Flats'
The New Lodge apartment blocks, located in a catholic area of North Belfast, had a tragic number of deaths during the troubles. The apartment block, with its residents, form the setting for a new feature documentary film out today. ‘The Flats’ features reenactments of memories of residents from the memories that ended up shaping their lives. One of those residents, Jolene Burns took time out of her holidays to speak to Pat.
