The Pat Kenny Show
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Sep 26, 2025 • 11min
Ciaran Cannon, President of Cycling Ireland
Over the past number of days but the rate of road deaths in Ireland almost equal to the number of deaths over the same period in 2024. Three people died in separate accidents on Irish roads over the weekend as well as one cyclist in Cork City. So with the high levels of road accidents, who is to share the blame and how much is put on cyclists? All to discuss with Ciaran Cannon, President of Cycling Ireland and a former Fine Gael TD for Galway East.
Sep 26, 2025 • 8min
One of the most bizarre stories came at Notts County football club
Tom Brady at Birmingham, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McIlhenney at Wrexham. When it comes to unusual owners of football clubs, there have been some really remarkable stories over the last few years. But while supporters and staff might get excited about the possibilities offered by those at the helm of their club, there is no shortage of cautionary tales about going head first into new ownership without due diligence. One of the most bizarre stories came at Notts County, as Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill can explain.All with thanks to Visit Pennsylvania.
Sep 26, 2025 • 14min
Will budget 2026 help with childcare costs?
With the budget for 2026 just around the corner, childcare costs are on the high agenda for the government this year. Minister for Children Norma Foley is expected to introduce a tax relief for parents this year to reduce costs but how will this impact providers? All to discuss with Jack Horgan Jones, political correspondent with the Irish Times and also Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.
Sep 25, 2025 • 8min
Boxed with John Fardy: 'The House Of Guinness'
John Fardy Presenter of Screentime takes a look at 'The House Of Guinness'. The news Netflix drama series which explores the legacy of the Guinness family and their iconic brewery.
Sep 25, 2025 • 18min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Moldova heads to the polls this weekend in an election that could decide whether it moves closer to EU membership or Russia and Russia is peddling disinformation. David Robert Grimes looks at this and the disinformation around sex education in the new primary school curriculum.
Sep 25, 2025 • 12min
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin to meet Prime Minister Mark Carney
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin heads to Canada today to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney following his attendance at the UN General Assembly. Joining us to discuss the visit was our own Political Correspondent Sean Defoe who is in Canada.
Sep 25, 2025 • 12min
A rise in demand for instant access to drugs
We often hear about the sale of drugs on the dark web, but what if it's actually just as easy to order drugs, as it is to order a pizza to your door? A rise in demand for instant access to drugs has led to the development of apps, and the use of apps already in existence, to buy and sell illegal substances. Our reporter Emily Keegan investigates the growing use of apps and drone deliveries for such a service.
Sep 25, 2025 • 8min
Luke O’ Neill debunks the dangerous and unsafe myths said by Donald Trump
There is no evidence that taking paracetamol causes autism. The painkiller acetaminophen or paracetamol is one of the most widely taken drugs during pregnancy, used by roughly half of all pregnant people worldwide. Professor Luke O’ Neill debunks the dangerous and unsafe myths said by Donald Trump.
Sep 25, 2025 • 8min
Miriam Hussey on her book 'Light Up'
Miriam Hussey helps us unlock our ‘inner pharmacy’ as we discuss her new book, ‘Light Up’.
Sep 25, 2025 • 6min
Sustainability of the TV and film industry
Sustainability journalist Jo Linehan, take a look at sustainability of tv and film industry.
