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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 l...
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Can Burnham’s ‘new path’ revive Labour?
Andy Burnham is set to walk into Number 10 tomorrow, becoming the UK’s new Prime Minister without a general election. What does that mean for democrat...
US-Iran strikes: Is this another forever war?
Pat is joined by Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford, to assess the eighth consecutive night of US strikes...
The sporting weekend with OTB’s John Duggan & Tommy Rooney
With the All-Ireland hurling final at Croke Park, the World Cup final this evening as Spain take on Argentina, the final round of The Open, and a look...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review July 19th
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Gina London, Sunday Independent columnist & Emmy-winning former CNN anchor.
Blúirí Oileánda – Island Pieces with Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil
Visiting Ireland’s islands, especially those in a Gaeltacht area, is a great way to imagine how our recent ancestors lived. Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil was b...
E-Scooters: What have other European countries done about them?
E-scooters have become a familiar sight on streets across Europe, offering a quick and convenient way to travel around cities but they have also broug...
Nepalese cooking with Lina Gautam from Monty’s of Kathmandu
Pat is joined by Lina Gautam from Monty’s of Kathmandu, a stalwart Nepalese restaurant in the Temple Bar where they talk through two dishes to get you...
Luke O’Neill on Alzheimer’s
Joining Pat to discuss the latest developments in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease is Dr Luke O’Neill.
Trump’s election claims as the Midterms loom
Donald trump has never been one to let an election go quietly, and now, in a primetime address from the White House, he has once again claimed that Am...
From JFK to Trump: The politics of airport names
A few days ago, Palm Beach Airport in Florida was officially renamed Donald J Trump International Airport, adding to the growing list of buildings tha...
Coming up on The Pat Kenny Show July 18th & 19th
This weekend on The Pat Kenny Show:
Pat finds out how Washington has responded to Trump’s cynical speech;
We get a brief history of the n...
Irish Gardaí on peacekeeping duty in Cyprus
Newstalk reporter Alex Rowley reports from the UN “Green Line”, the buffer zone that still separates the Greek Cypriot south from the Turkish-controll...
Ukraine War: Is Russia finally on the backfoot?
Russian advances on the battlefield are slowing, casualties are mounting, Ukrainian drones are striking deep inside Russia, and even Moscow’s ability...
The sporting weekend with OTB’s John Duggan
The World Cup semi-finals are now set after a weekend packed with drama, Mayo are through to the All-Ireland Football Final with Dublin and Kerry stil...
What does the future hold for Unionism?
It’s July 12th, the highlight of Northern Ireland’s marching season. Traditionally it is a day of celebration for the loyalist community, but followin...
Author Jane Casey on ‘Everything She Didn’t Say’
Jane Casey has garnered millions of fans for her detective fiction series of books featuring the character Meave Kerrigan but her new novel ‘Everythin...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review July 12th
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor for The Irish Times.
What is killing Dungarvan Bay’s Oysters each August?
Water is central to life in Ireland but keeping it clean is proving a growing challenge. Pat speaks to Cliona Mhic Giolla Chuda, general manager of Wa...
Neither Confirm Nor Deny: British Intelligence, Lawless Agent Running and the Suppression of Truth
John Ware’s introduction to the Troubles in Northern Ireland was as a local newspaper reporter from Worcester in the 70s, sent to report on the ‘local...
Luke O’Neill on Gastritis
Joining Pat to discuss the auto-immune disease ‘Gastritis’ is Dr Luke O’Neill.
Ryanair window blowout: How did it happen?
What began as a routine Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany turned into a mid-air emergency when a cabin window was dislodged after an apparent engi...
Boxed with John Fardy: Alice & Steve
Screentime’s John Fardy joins Pat to talk about the new comedy series, Alice & Steve.
US-Iran ceasefire in limbo: What happens next?
The ceasefire that ended the U.S.-Iran war now appears to be hanging by a thread after fresh American strikes, Iranian retaliation, and president Trum...
Ann Widdecombe murder investigation: What do we know?
The shocking death of former Conservative cabinet minister, broadcaster, and Reform UK figure Ann Whitticombe has sent shockwaves through British poli...
Gareth Mullins with some zesty lemon-inspired summer recipes
From a wonderfully simple lemon posset that’s perfect for feeding a crowd at a garden party to a beautifully light and zesty lemon cake that’s always...
Coming up on The Pat Kenny Show July 11th & 12th
This weekend on the Pat Kenny Show:
Scott Lucas makes sense of events in Washington, Ankara, and Iran
What is killing millions of euros’...
USA at 250: Henry McKean reports
This week the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citize...
The weekend of sport with OTB’s John Duggan
From VAR controversy and England facing a hostile atmosphere at the Azteca tonight to Paraguay's ill-tempered treatment of France and the opening week...
“Every international legal norm has been violated by the actions of the Israeli authorities”
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory released its report on June 23, 2026, titled "The essence...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review July 5th
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Brenda Power, Columnist with The Irish Independent & The Daily Mail
Motoring with Geraldine Herbert
The 262 registration period has begun and there is a lot of activity in the car-buying market. New car registrations are falling, EV sales are booming...
Europe’s relentless heatwaves: What’s next?
Europe has barely emerged from one of the most intense heatwaves ever recorded, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees and thousands of excess dea...
USA at 250: A legacy of war & conflict
As Americans celebrate the 4th of July and the many events marking the 250th anniversary of creation of the United States, the country's founding idea...
Jonathan Coe on a tumultuous period in UK politics
UK politics has entered a new phase of volatility following Keir Starmer’s resignation, leaving Labour in a leadership contest and raising immediate q...
Dr. Róisín Colleran on heart health & cholesterol
When it comes to preventing heart disease, one of the most important factors is cholesterol and new international guidelines are rewriting how we thin...
Gareth Mullins with some sumptuous salad recipes
During the summer months, many people gravitate towards ordering salads when out, but they are actually dishes that can easily be made at home and wit...
Taylor & Travis get married: Henry McKean reports from New York
Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New York last night but did it hold up to all the hype and did the ‘wedding of the centu...
Luke O’Neill on the benefits of listening to music
Joining Pat to discuss the benefits that listening to music can have on the brain is Dr Luke O’Neill.
Coming up on The Pat Kenny Show July 4th & 5th
This weekend on the Pat Kenny Show:
As the US celebrates 250 years, Pat asks why so many of them have been spent at war
Dr Roisin Coller...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review June 28th
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter at The Irish Times.