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 23, 2025 • 20min
Organizing a group holiday more work than fun!
Organizing a group holiday whether it's with family or friends, can be a lot more work than fun. From trying to see if everyone can get the time off, what's the budget, the type of activities to be done, and then throw the kids into the mix it can be a lot more stressful than intended. Our panel discuss the group holiday. Joining Pat was Aideen Finnegan, Presenter of Irish Times Better with Money Podcast, Noel Cunningham, Ambassador for Harvey's Point and author of Guide To Modern Manners and Adrian Barry Managing Editor Off The Ball.
May 23, 2025 • 11min
Large number of people would struggle if hit by a major bill!
A new survey shows one in seven people would be unable to cope financially if faced with a bill of €1000. Pat discussed this more with Economist and Economic Analyst Austin Hughes.
May 22, 2025 • 9min
When Ireland played Nazi Germany in football 1930's
When Ireland played Nazi Germany. Cameron Hill tells us the story of the international football fixtures between the two in the 1930s
May 22, 2025 • 7min
Boxed With John Fardy features 'American Manhunt-Osama Bin Laden'.
Today on 'Boxed' John Fardy reviews the new Netflix series 'American Manhunt-Osama Bin Laden'.
May 22, 2025 • 15min
How can the housing crisis be solved?
Continuing our housing series on the show with Barry Whyte. With not enough new homes being built we find out how many are needed and when they can be delivered. Barry brings us this report.
May 22, 2025 • 12min
Marriage Equality referendum 10 years on
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Marriage Equality referendum and despite the celebrations at the time, many LGBT campaigners say there is still work to be done to create a more equal society. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with some of those who are having issues with parental rights and are working to combat a recent rise in homophobia
May 22, 2025 • 8min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
the Wake of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, a raft of wild conspiracy theories have emerged and dominated social media. David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert has been looking into this.
May 22, 2025 • 8min
The gene editing therapy that lead a baby to make history
A baby has made history by being treated with the first custom-made gene editing therapy to prevent them developing a potentially fatal disease. Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College brings us the full story.
May 22, 2025 • 22min
Donald Trump and South African President what happen in the Oval office?
Two Israeli diplomats have been killed in Washington D.C outside the Capital Jewish Museum. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan and analysis from Scott Lucas. We also look back at yesterday’s Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
May 22, 2025 • 6min
How Irelands top festivals are aiming to become sustainable
We are fast approaching summer and thus festival season. But between the tents and plastic bottles festivals have been noted for their unsustainable nature. But this year some of Irelands top festivals are taking steps to reduce the harm they cause to our environment. o Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine tell us all.
