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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Apr 14, 2025 • 10min
How Gen Z socialize and party
The temporary closure of the nightlife industry during covid may have broken the habit for those in their 20s who were new to the clubbing scene. With some businesses closing for good, what other way is Gen Z socialising? Bella Finn from the Newsroom has this report.
Apr 14, 2025 • 13min
What is the European Naval Intelligence Sharing Network
Ireland will today become a member of a European Naval Intelligence Sharing Network known as the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE). It has 11 other members and will allow the sharing of information of vessels travelling through our waters. Former Member of the Defence Forces Cathal Berry joined Pat to discuss further.
Apr 11, 2025 • 39min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the show this morning was Malcom Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow/Wexford, Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Mayo. Also on the forum this morning was Jennifer Bray, Political Editor, The Sunday Times Ireland and Dr Emma Howard, Lecturer in Economics, TU Dublin.
Apr 11, 2025 • 4min
Colm Boohig previews a very busy weekend of sport.
Can league Liverpool edge closer to the title ? Women’s Six Nations. Ireland face of against England. GAA Football Leinster and Ulster Senior Championship and the Bahrain Grand Prix. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball previews a very busy weekend of sport.
Apr 11, 2025 • 12min
How best can we deal with the condition of IBS
IBS awareness Month. Irritable bowl syndrome or IBS is a condition that affects around one in five people in this country. but according to a new survey of 1,000 adults in Ireland four out of ten don’t know what to do to support their gut health.To explain all Pat was joined on the show by Dr Deirdre Donovan Consultant Gastroenterologist gastroenterology at Blackrock Health.
Apr 11, 2025 • 13min
Henry McKean reports on 'National Pet Day'
As part of National Pet Day, Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports why pet insurance is important. He also discovers why one in ten have a social media page for their dog. Henry was out and about meeting pet owners and their pets.
Apr 11, 2025 • 7min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
As Easter is just around the corner, Gareth Mullins talks us through how to cool a Roast Leg of New Season Lamb, roasted Wexford rooster with parsley butter, crushed turnips, fresh mint salsa Verde.
Apr 11, 2025 • 11min
Dr Claire Gleeson, GP and author of ‘Show Me Where It Hurts’
Balancing being a GP, a mum and an author seems like it would be quite the test, but it’s something that debut novelist Claire Gleeson manages every day as she combines her three loves. Show me where it hurts, takes readers on an intimate journey through the life of Racheal, who suffers unimaginable tragedy when her husband, seeking to end his own life and that of his wife and family, runs the family car off the road, killing her two children. Dr Claire Gleeson, GP and author of ‘Show Me Where It Hurts’ chatted to Pat this morning on the show.
Apr 11, 2025 • 12min
Deportation orders on the rise
Deportation Orders issued by the State increased three fold in the first three months of the year when compared with 2024. However, just 44% of those issued with orders actually left the state. Pat discusses this further with Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Apr 10, 2025 • 15min
The importance of fundraising to keep hospices afloat
This month, Together For Hospice, the national fundraising body for twenty four specialist hospital and palliative care providers, are hoping to raise funds with their ‘Your Finest Hour For Hospice’ Campaign. To explain all about this fundraiser and its importance we are joined by Fintan Fagan, CEO of St Francis Hospice and Seán Graham who’s father was treated in St Francis Hospital.
