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Oct 28, 2025 • 10min
What are ultra long-haul flights?
The first recorded powered flight lasted for 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet. ICAO and IATA define ultra long-haul flights as routes lasting more than 16 hours, often spanning 13,000 kms or more. These nonstop journeys connect cities such as Singapore and New York or Perth and London During World War II, Qantas operated the aptly named “Double Sunrise” route, connecting Perth with Sri Lanka in a time of between 27 and 33 hours. We hear about the ultra long-haul flights with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel.
Oct 28, 2025 • 14min
What is the fallout of the presidential election?
Though the presidential election is over, government parties are still feeling the fallout of their loss. With Fianna Fáil attempting to quell a confidence motion against Micheál Martin, and Seán Kelly accusing Fine Gael of ‘shafting’ him, what’s next for the government after this defeat? Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of Let me Explain Podcast, joined Pat to discuss.
Oct 27, 2025 • 44min
The Rewind with Henry McKean - 1997
Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 1997!From the death of Princess Diana to Michael Flatley's massive Riverdance success to the band Steps being established, there is plenty to look back on!
Oct 24, 2025 • 13min
USA news updates with Terry Sheridan
An NBA head coach and player are among 31 people who were arrested yesterday in the US in connection with two major federal gambling investigations which include illegal sports betting and allegedly rigged poker games. Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio joined Pat Kenny to discuss all news stateside.
Oct 24, 2025 • 20min
The Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week
Four our Friday Forum Pat was joined by Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway, Christina Finn, political editor with The Journal, and Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times to discuss the week’s biggest headlines.
Oct 24, 2025 • 16min
Learning Irish in a way that is fun with Mollie Guidera
From over 200,000 Instagram followers and now to an An Post Irish Book Awards-nominated book, Mollie Guidera is on a mission to make our native language fun and invigorating to learn. Mollie Guidera, Creator of Irish with Mollie joined Pat Kenny on the show.
Oct 24, 2025 • 5min
Halloween sweet treats with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks us through Halloween sweet treats to barmbrack cake, spooky ghost cookies and witchy cupcakes.
Oct 24, 2025 • 6min
It's polling day, but are voters coming out?
Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent joined Pat to bring us the latest on voter turnout for the Presidential election.
Oct 24, 2025 • 11min
Josh Crosbie looks at how to reduce your surplus food
It's estimated that Ireland generated 835,000 tonnes of food waste in 2023. But with so many people in need of food, what can be done to reduce surplus products? FoodCloud works with charities to redistribute millions of meals around the world. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been following the journey of this food to find out the impact it is having…
Oct 24, 2025 • 14min
Peaceful protests take place in Citywest as Gardaí fear for more disorder
Last night protestors returned to CityWest after two nights of rioting. A smaller crowd attended as Gardaí maintained a significant presence. However, Gardaí are expecting four more nights of disorder at CityWest. Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor with The Irish Times and Dr David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation expert joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
