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'.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 10min
Ireland has a special place in Seve Ballesteros's heart
It’s Day One of the Irish Open at The K Club, with Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington and Brooks Koepka among the stars teeing off on the Straffan course. But with the Ryder Cup on the horizon, memories of the late great Seve Ballesteros come flooding back for golf fans of a certain vintage. But Ireland had a special place in El Niño’s heart. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball can tell us more.’
Sep 4, 2025 • 9min
Who is he new editor of American Vogue?
Anna Wintour has ended weeks of industry speculation by naming Chloe Malle as her successor as the new editor of Vogue. Just who is Chloe Malle? To tell us more was Gina London Sunday Independent columnist and former CNN Correspondent.
Sep 4, 2025 • 15min
Conor Horgan Author of 'Is Maradona in Heaven?'
“Daddy, is Maradona in Heaven?” This is what 7-year-old Michael Horgan asked his father Conor one night about life after death one night. Michael unfortunately passed away from cancer in October 2023. Since then, his father Conor has published a book, called Is Maradona in Heaven?, which documents Michael’s cancer battle, and the final days of adventure Conor and his wife Anne provided for Michael. Conor joined Pat in studio to talk about Michael and the new book.
Sep 4, 2025 • 7min
Countdown to the presidential race is on!
Countdown to the presidential race is on as people will head to the polls to decide on the 24th of October. With parties officially declaring their candidate, the pathway for an independent is limited. Bob Geldof, Conor McGregor, Maria Steen and Joanna Donnelly are just some of those independent names hoping to get on the ballot come October. Pat discusses all with Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast.
Sep 4, 2025 • 14min
Keeping meals unprocessed but quick and cheap!
Sophie Morris, a health food advocate and author of 'Sophie Swaps,' shares her insights on navigating a diet free from ultra-processed foods. She breaks down misconceptions about the cost and time of whole foods, urging support for local producers. Smart shopping tips reveal how supermarket brands can offer better value and fewer additives. Sophie emphasizes simple swaps for busy lives, exposing supermarket tactics that influence purchasing decisions. Her advice encourages healthier, more informed choices without breaking the bank.
Sep 4, 2025 • 15min
How breast feeding provides significant benefits to the baby’s immune system
Ireland has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates among high-income countries, influenced by social, cultural, and systemic factors. Around 60% breast feed early on but this drops to around 40% within 3 months and plummets to less than 10% at 6 months. How breast feeding provides significant benefits to the baby’s immune system. All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.
Sep 4, 2025 • 11min
Why so many people covet our Irish passport?
The allure of the Irish passport captivates many, from celebrities to those with Irish roots. It offers significant international benefits and favorable conditions for travelers. Discover the various paths to citizenship, including ancestry and residency options. Learn about the rising demand for Irish passports and how geopolitical factors influence this trend. The discussion also reveals the complexities of the application process and the unique advantages that come with Irish citizenship.
Sep 4, 2025 • 11min
Gardaí are continuing to search for the remains of missing boy
Today marks the third day of a Garda investigation into missing boy in Donabate. Gardaí are continuing to search for the remains of the child. Minister for Children Norma Foley has now asked Tulsa to conduct well-being checks on cases closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. For the latest on this Pat spoke to Kitty Holland, Social Affairs Correspondent of The Irish Times.
Sep 3, 2025 • 8min
The Inca Gardens of Ancient Peru
High in the Andes the mountains rise in sheer ridges, their flanks cut with cliffs and ravines, their summits capped with snow. To the casual eye they seem forbidding, a landscape of rock and cloud where little could grow. Yet if you follow the river valleys upward into the Sacred Valley of the Incas you begin to see an extraordinary sight. The Inca Gardens of Ancient Peru. To tell us the story of the wonderful sight is Diarmuid Gavin, award winning garden designer.
Sep 3, 2025 • 19min
'Intensive Care' a memoir of Dr. Suzanne Crowe
Dr. Suzanne Crowe, a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care and author, shares her heartfelt journey in caring for critically ill children, stemming from her own loss. She discusses the emotional challenges of pediatric healthcare and the vital role of compassion and empathy in her work. Suzanne reflects on her transition from a desire to be an anesthetist to specializing in pediatric care after transformative experiences in children's hospitals. She also explores the communication dynamics between healthcare providers and families, emphasizing the importance of emotional well-being in fostering patient care.
