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The Pat Kenny Show
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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This week's Friday Forum news
On our Friday Forum panel this week was Naoise Ó Cearúil TD, Fianna Fáil, Spokesperson on Artificial Intelligence and Gaeltacht Affairs, Claire Kerran...
Uisce Éireann announce major development
Uisce Éireann have today announced they are to lodge a planning application for the largest-ever water project in Irish history. Maria O’dwyer, Infras...
How can you keep spending low during the festive high?
Irish consumer spending reached a new high last Christmas and is on course to break festive records again! But during a cost of living crisis, can we...
The UK Scam calls from +44 numbers
There an been increase in scam calls from UK-registered numbers in recent weeks. We find out what is being done to tackle them with Adrian Weckler Tec...
Friday Chritmas Food with Gareth Mullins
With Christmas around the corner, Gareth Mullins is here to chat through the perfect roast for your main course with a roast rib of beef with Yorkshir...
Is Trump breaking up with Europe?
John O'Brennan, Professor of European Integration at Maynooth University, joined Pat on the show to discuss whether US and EU relations are breaking d...
the growing issues with cross border employment.
Working remotely has become the norm for many with some even opting to work abroad of a different jurisdiction entirely. however, there are growing co...
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
Shamrock Rovers missed out on a place in the knockout stages last night against Breidablik. Drama continues for Liverpool as most of the squad are bac...
The flu could peak early in the run up to Christmas
Just under 500 people nationwide were in hospital yesterday with flu and other winter related illness. Around three quarters of them having not been i...
The most famous boxing match in literary history?”
For better or worse, Ernest Hemingway has come to be synonymous with ideas of supreme masculinity, machismo and virility. But when Hemingway was knock...
The role AI is playing in medicine
A quarter of primary care doctors in the UK admit to using generative AI like ChatGPT while at work. Whether it's for taking appointment notes or sear...
How to solve a will dispute and why are they rising?
Probate disputes are often complex and usually involve family members, wills, inheritance, and lots of tension.
But how does a person go about...
Vaseem Khan on his new novel ‘Quantum of Menace’
Vaseem Khan is the mastermind behind the newest installation in the James Bond universe. His new novel ‘Quantum of Menace’ follows gadget mastermind Q...
Trocáire working on the ground to rebuild lives in Ethiopia
Sadly, many conflicts are raging around the world, and some are more publicly discussed than others. One country where hopes for peace are fragile is...
US plans to look at the social media history of visitors
Irish visitors to the US could be required to submit five years worth of social media history in order to enter the country, whether they need a visa...
Sustainable food and drinks to support this Christmas
Jo Linehan Climate Journalist brings us some great suggestions of some sustainable food and drinks to support this Christmas.
Today marks 40 years since the first ever mobile phone call in Ireland
Today marks 40 years since the first ever mobile phone call in Ireland which Pat made with former Minister for Communications Jim Mitchell in Dublin i...
Disruptions to the Luas Green line continues
This morning chaos continues for commuters as the Luas Green Line remains out of service following a power outage on the line yesterday. The Luas red...
Food supplies would run out in the event of an attack on Dublin Port
A new report from the IIEA and Deloitte has said that food supplies could begin to run out within three days in the event of an attack on Dublin Port....
The story of the Christmas tree
The story of the Christmas tree begins with the ancient use of evergreens in midwinter. Long before Christmas existed, people in ancient Egypt, China...
Sperm donor with rare cancer-causing gene fathers almost 200 children across Europe.
A sperm donor who unknowingly carried a rare cancer-causing gene has fathered almost 200 children across Europe. The EBU conducted an investigation i...
Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros
Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros at 108 point 4 billion dollars. This challenges Netflix, who reached a 72 billion dollar...
Home Alone the most watched Christmas movie
When you think of Christmas movies, you’ll get the classics. It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, Love Actually but towering above them all, year after year, i...
Dr Dominic Green discusses the Herzog park renaming controversy
The Herzog park renaming controversy caught international attention and resulted in widespread accusations that Ireland was antisemitic. However, it i...
Is Irelands defence strong enough for the European presidency next year?
Is Irelands defence strong enough for when we take on the European presidency next year? After a number of suspected Russian drones were spotted near...
Australia became the first country to ban social media for under 16’s
Yesterday, Australia became the first country to ban social media for under 16’s. Here in Ireland, we are on route to introducing an age verification...
Extra charges from chemist medicine pill boxes
Elderly and vulnerable patients will be forced into paying new monthly fees for pill boxes in the new year. Instead of the Government giving pharmacie...
Green Scene: How living with dogs may influence our microbiome
How living with dogs may influence our microbiome and our mental health and how we might share the same behaviours. Also we hear about the new approac...
Cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier
Critics call it "carspreading". In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Consumers clearly like them – a lot...
Australia to implement a minimum age for social media
Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use. With platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced...
How badly is a Cork task force needed?
A planned taskforce dedicated to the revival of Cork’s city centre was included in the programme for government In October, Tánaiste Simon Harris repe...
The quest for love new relationship trends
Trending on Tik Tok and Instagram the wabi sabi trend for authenticity and imperfection. The bird theory bids for connection and the dating till your...
Private landlords continue to sell up in droves
No matter what new rental law the Government introduces, private landlords continue to sell up in droves. The latest figures from Sherry Fitzgerald sh...
The 49 day Prime Minister is back!
The 49 day Prime Minister is back! Liz Truss has launched her new YouTube Show, The Liz Truss Show, where she promises to expose those who brought an...
Updates on Storm Bram
The entire country is now under a Status Orange weather warning as Storm Bram makes landfall. We get the latest on the storm with Cathal Nolan, Founde...
ASOS have introduced an ai stylist to their app!
The Christmas period is often the busiest time for retailers, both on the high street and online. One online store that is on a mission to boost its s...
Should taxi drivers embrace fixed pricing?
This week, talks are due to be held with the Government over taxi drivers go-slow protests and Uber’s fixed fare system after they paused their six-da...
Ask The Expert: Arthur Cummings Consultant Eye Surgeon
Arthur Cummings, a consultant eye surgeon at Wellington Eye Clinic joins me now to talk about all things Oculomics The science of using the eye as a w...
Where to travel this holiday season!
Airports really ramp up for Christmas, with hundreds of thousands of passengers on the way in and out. Cork and Knock are having their busiest ever ye...
The US’ new national security strategy that’s worrying allies
We hear about the US’ new national security strategy that’s worrying allies and being welcomed by Russia. Speaking to Pat about this was David Dunne,...