The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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 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 • 12min
A deep dive next into Westport history
History, Industry and much more, we take a deep dive next into Westport history with local Historian James Kelly.
Sep 19, 2025 • 5min
A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport
Looking ahead to this weekend in sport, the Premiere League back again this weekend with an exciting lineup with a Merseyside derby set for Saturday, the women’s rugby world cup semi-finals. F1 goes to Baku for the Azerbaijan grand prix, and the Tokyo world athletics championships are coming to an end this weekend. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball previews this busy weekend of sport.With thanks to Visit Pennsylvania.
Sep 19, 2025 • 12min
Taking in the coastal sights on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay
Yesterday, Pat went out on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay to hear about the history of this coastal town. From St Patrick throwing a bell down his mountain to cute seals, Pat hears it all from the crew of Westport Cruises.Our OB live from the Westport Townhall Theatre was with thanks to Destination Westport.
Sep 19, 2025 • 8min
Henry McKean reports from the final day of the Ploughing Championship
It’s the final day of the Ploughing Championship in Screggan just outside Tullamore and Henry McKean is there for us.
Sep 19, 2025 • 13min
Michael Ring looks back on over forty years in elected politics
After over forty years in public office, Michael Ring bowed out at General Election 2024. Michael joins us in Westport to look back at his career and talk about his adjustment to life outside politics.Our show broadcasting live from Westport was with thanks to Destination Westport.
Sep 19, 2025 • 13min
How Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis
Like so many parts of the country, Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis. Many people are now returning to the county due to the emergence of working from home, which is putting pressure on the existing supply. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with locals to hear how much demand there is for housing.Josh joined Pat on the show as we broadcast live from the Westport Townhall Theatre with thanks to Destination Westport.
Sep 19, 2025 • 9min
A look into Trump and Starmers press conference
We take a dive into British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald trump's press conference during his state visit. They glossed over their ‘disagreement’ on recognising the Palestinian state which was apparently just ‘one of only a few’ things they didn’t agree on. Pat discusses all with Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World.
Sep 18, 2025 • 20min
Author Jung Chang on her new book' Fly Wild Swans'
Author Jung Chang on escaping communist China and adjusting to life in Britain. All featured in the follow on to her best selling memoir Wild Swans icalled Fly Wild Swans.
Sep 18, 2025 • 8min
The first recorded hole-in-one in golf achieved by Tom Morris Jnr
Tuesday marked the 156th anniversary of the first recorded hole-in-one in golf, achieved by Tom Morris Jnr at the Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Morris, only 18 years old at the time, was on his way to winning a second Open Championship, and had already been earmarked for one of the greatest careers in golfing history. One which was tragically cut short. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball can tell us more:
