The Pat Kenny Show
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Sep 24, 2025 • 9min
Singer songwriter Gavin James on his new album
Singer songwriter Gavin James joined Ivan in studio to chat about his new album 'Goldrush.
Sep 24, 2025 • 8min
Inside Hollywood: Seven starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt
Two detectives, a murderer and seven deadly sins. The 1995 film ‘Seven’ is a dark thriller featuring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey and Gwyneth Paltrow that will keep you on your toes. Lisa Cannon, TV Host and Head of Studio at DMG Media joins me in studio now to tell us more about the darkness, the deals and the actors.
Sep 24, 2025 • 14min
Traitors Ireland finished up last night after infighting, lying and tears
Traitors Ireland finished up last night after infighting, lying and tears but who came out on top and why was this the most successful programme on RTE since Strumpet City? Henry McKean stayed up last night at a watch party and met the winners.
Sep 24, 2025 • 9min
Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip continues
Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza strip continues as hospitals in the territory buckle under the pressure of the number of casualties. For the latest on the situation there we heard from Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent, The Economist.
Sep 24, 2025 • 21min
Nominations close for the presidential election at noon
Nominations for the Presidential Election close at 12 noon today. Three candidates are confirmed for the ballot paper with Maria Steen two short for a nomination. Ivan was joined in the studio by our panel to discuss these closing stages. In studio was John Lee, Executive Editor, Irish Daily Mail, Sinéad O’Carroll, Editor, The Journal and Dr Tom Hickey, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law, School of Law and Government, DCU.
Sep 24, 2025 • 6min
Green Scene: Increased volcanic activity from melting ice
Scientists have established a link between exposure to air pollution and increased risk of developing Lewy body dementia. Also volcanic eruptions could become more frequent and more severe as climate change accelerates melting glaciers. All up for discussion with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland on this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to Repak.
Sep 24, 2025 • 11min
How do pubs fit into the social lives of the next generation?
The consumption of alcohol in Ireland is not as high as it used to be, and alcohol-free beers have increased by 150 per cent over the past five years. So where does this leave the future of pubs and how do they fit into the social lives of the next generation?All to discuss with Claire Hyland, Head of Insights and Strategy at Thinkhouse and also Donall O Keefe, Chief Executive of the Licensed Vintners Association.
Sep 24, 2025 • 12min
A call introduce curfews in Dublin City Centre!
There has been a call to introduce curfews in Dublin City Centre to deal with antisocial behaviour and violent incidents. But not everyone agrees this is the correct solution. To discuss this further Ivan was joined by Mannix Flynn, Independent City Councillor for South East Inner City.
Sep 23, 2025 • 10min
The growing number of first-generation Funeral Directors
Joe Twomey from O'Connors funeral home in Cork’s North Gate Bridge quit his job to pursue his dream as a funeral director. Joe is part of the growing number of first-generation funeral directors, and the Irish Association of Funeral Directors says more of them are registering than ever before. Joe chatted to Ivan about his career choice.
Sep 23, 2025 • 9min
What invasive species have we got living here?
Besides the recent sightings of the Asian hornet, what other invasive species have we got living here? All to chat with John Kelly, Invasive Species Programme Manager, National Biodiversity Data Centre.
