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'.
Episodes
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Sep 22, 2025 • 10min
The fabulous pharmacist new book ‘Love Your Vulva’!
Laura Dowling, the fabulous pharmacist and author joined Ciara in studio to discuss her new book ‘Love Your Vulva’!
Sep 22, 2025 • 10min
Ask The Expert: On employment contracts
Our expert today was Julie Galbraith, Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland. Julie explained what our contract should look like and what does an employer need to include on a contract.
Sep 22, 2025 • 10min
Dublin Airport had to deal with two major issues over the weekend
Dublin Airport had to deal with two major issues over the weekend. An evacuation of Terminal 2 over the weekend and a cyber attack on a check in provider. Both are still having knock on impacts. Kevin Byrne LT Col retired Airport Safety and Security Auditor.
Sep 22, 2025 • 21min
John King CNN’s Anchor and Chief National Correspondent
A memorial service for Charlie Kirk took place in Arizona yesterday with both his widow and President Donald Trump. CNN’s John King brings us full analysis on this and much more.
Sep 22, 2025 • 6min
We look back on a busy weekend of sport!
We look back on a busy weekend of sport. With Kate O’Connor securing a silver medal in Tokyo, England and Canada through to the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, Liverpool triumphant in the Merseyside Derby, and Lewis Hamilton failing to attain a podium finish in the Azerbaijan grand prix. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks back on a busy weekend of sport.All with thanks to Visit Pennsylvania
Sep 22, 2025 • 14min
Deadline for presidential nominations looms
This morning we take a look into the presidential election as the deadline for nominations approaches. Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan will need more support from Councilors, TD’s and Senators if they want to become the next presidential candidate. And Meta has removed Facebook posts about Jim Gavin for violating standards. All to discuss with Harry McGee Political Correspondent Irish Times.
Sep 22, 2025 • 10min
Rent pressure zones cause a mass exodus of landlords
The announcement of nation-wide rent pressure zones has triggered a mass exodus of landlords from the market. A real estate alliance report reveals a major spike in landlords selling up after the government announcement in June. Joining Ciara Doherty this morning to discuss further was Seamus McCarthy Spokesperson for REA.
Sep 19, 2025 • 13min
Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week
Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week. Joining Pat live from The Townhall Theatre in Westport was Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Rose Conway-Walsh TD, Sinn Féin and Michael Duffy, Editor, Mayo News.Our show today live from Westport was with thanks to Destination Westport.
Sep 19, 2025 • 5min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins brings us two classic Irish recipes. A Smoked haddock Chowder celebrates fantastic Irish smoked Haddock and also a apple black berry crumble.
Sep 19, 2025 • 9min
The traitors Ireland and a banished faithful!
The traitors and a banished faithful. Patrick Hughes restaurant owner Westport and a faithful from The Traitors Ireland joined Pat on the show today live from The Westport Townhall Theatre with thanks to Destination Westport.
