The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 7, 2025 • 10min
How young people socialise
Are young people swapping the late-night club for the run club? The last number of years, there has been an increase in Gen Z ditching the late night drinks for an early morning run. This week we are looking at how socialising has changed over the last decade especially among young people.We chat to Sean Coughlan, Co-founder of Happy Feet Run Club and Newstalk's own Ciara Treacy.
Jul 7, 2025 • 6min
A look back on the busy weekend of sport!
Donegal will face off Kerry in the All-Ireland football final in two weeks time as they dominated against Meath in yesterday’s semifinals. Also, the Wimbledon's final came to a close as Jannick Sinner managed secures first Wimbeldon title against reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball reviews the weekend of sport.
Jul 7, 2025 • 25min
How have first time TDs found the experience in Dáil Éireann?
As the Dáil winds down for the summer, how have first time TDs found the experience in Dáil Éireann? We are joined by two new TDs: Albert Dolan of Fianna Fáil and Sinéad Gibney of the Social Democrats along with our political correspondent Seán Defoe.
Jul 7, 2025 • 9min
Netanyahu visits Washington
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently en route to Washington DC to meet with US President Donald Trump. There are hopes that the third meeting between the pair will lead to a ceasefire in Gaza. We get the latest from Gregg Carlstrom Middle East Correspondent, The Economist.
Jul 7, 2025 • 10min
Are kids overexposed to online purchases in their video games?
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have recently joined Europe-wide investigations into practices related to online purchases in games. With the aim of protecting children from online purchases in games and the tactics companies use to induce children into purchasing from the virtual world.Ivan discusses this and more with Ciara O Brien, Tech and Business journalist from Irish Times.
Jul 7, 2025 • 9min
A look back on a busy weekend of sport
It was a blockbuster weekend in sport as Tipperary defeated Kilkenny in a nail baiting All Ireland Senior Hurling final yesterday. Tipperary will now face cork in the hurling final after they dominated against Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday. Also, English amateur Lottie Woad won the KPMG Women's Irish Open by six shots after Sunday's final round. Over in Wimbledon, as the top seeds fall Alcaraz and Sab Alenka are one step closer to getting a Wimbledon title.Cathal Mullaney Broadcaster with Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.
Jul 7, 2025 • 15min
Teacher ‘supply crisis’ for new school year
Over 1800 teaching posts still vacant ahead of the new school year. We ask why and how the shortage will impact students come September. All to discuss with Paul Crone, director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.
Jul 7, 2025 • 10min
Motor insurance premiums will rise further!
Drivers have been warned that motor insurance premiums will rise further after a massive surge in claims. Ivan discusses this further with Tracy Sheridan, Alliance for Insurance Reform board member, Member of Play, Activity & Leisure Ireland (PALI).
Jul 4, 2025 • 27min
This week's Friday Forum discusses college fees and more
Joining Ivan on this week's Friday Forum was Maeve O’Connell TD, Fine Gael, Dublin Rathdown, Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin, Galway West, Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. Also Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times.
Jul 4, 2025 • 12min
Donald Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed through congress
Donald Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed through congress yesterday and will head to his desk to become law today. Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD Scott Lucas brings us full analysis of the Bill and what effect it might have on America.
