The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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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Mar 19, 2025 • 13min
Sudan is in crisis while the world looks away
Famine, rape, killing, Sudan is in crisis while the world looks away. We'll hear some of the little covered stories of the brave women fleeing the world's forgotten war. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports from Bahr al Ghazal.
Mar 19, 2025 • 11min
A tracker-type mortgage is coming back to the Irish market
Seventeen years after banks stopped offering tracker mortgages here, a tracker-type mortgage is coming back to the Irish market courtesy of Avant Money.
Mar 18, 2025 • 7min
Why deep-sea mining could be key to transitioning away from fossil fuels
As we know we are increasingly in a renewable revolution. with our energy being created by wind turbines and the cars we drive being powered by batteries Creating these products requires certain rare earth minerals, of which many are found deep on the ocean floor. But how do you extract these minerals from the sea and could it harm the environment in the process? Ivan discuss this and more with Andy Wheeler Professor of Geology at UCC.
Mar 18, 2025 • 12min
The new season of Formula One kicked off down under
The new season of Formula One kicked off down under in Melbourne. Mclaren driver Lando Norris took the first-place podium, while F1 legend Lewis Hamilton had a slow start in the Ferrari uniform. Newstalk’s Rory Galvin runs through the highs and lows of the first weekend in.
Mar 18, 2025 • 12min
Rural Ireland is struggling to attract and retain young vets
Veterinary practices in rural Ireland are struggling to attract and retain young vets, largely because of the antisocial hours involved in farm work, but Archerfield clinic in Kilkenny city has come up with a solution.
Mar 18, 2025 • 9min
More motorists are turning to public transport
More motorists are turning to public transport as people cut back on the amount of driving they do because of rising fuel prices. Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent has the story and chatted to Ivan this morning.
Mar 18, 2025 • 8min
A new announcement from Google
Google has announced that it will start to phase out Assistant in exchange for Gemini. The announcement has resulted in my Google users opting for Apple. Irish Times Tech Correspondent Ciara O’Brien brings us the details.
Mar 18, 2025 • 13min
What is limiting the uptake of apprenticeships?
While there are 70 extra apprenticeships offered in Ireland there is still a gap in their uptake. Why is this? Ivan discussed this further with Paddy Kavanagh, General Secretary of Connect Trade Union and also Guidance Counsellor Brian Mooney
Mar 18, 2025 • 10min
The work of the Adoption Authority of Ireland
For three years now we the birth information and tracing act has been law. This bill gave adopted people access rights to key birth information. We hear about the workings of the adoption authority with Orlaith Traynor is the Chair of the Adoption Authority of Ireland
Mar 18, 2025 • 9min
The benefits and beauty of strength training
Wellness Coach John Belton joins us to discuss how to begin your strength training journey, and its many health benefits.
