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Journalist and writer Paul Howard chats to Pat about his three all-time favourite books.

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. Writing a will can be a daunting task even for young, healthy people. but if you die without a will, your loved ones will find it much more difficult to gain access to your finances and make your final arrangem...

He hasn't gone away, you know... The Pat Kenny Show will return on March 7th in its new weekend slot of 10am to midday. Pat will set the agenda for your weekend; blending engaging guests with the most important talking points to you, with a sprinkling of culture in the mix too.  And to keep up with everything on the show, all you have to do is keep following this very podcast feed - either on...

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. High in the Andes the mountains rise in sheer ridges, their flanks cut with cliffs and ravines, their summits capped with snow.  To the casual eye they seem forbidding, a landscape of rock and cloud where...

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. Former player and manager Roddy Collins joined Pat on the show to chat about his new book 'The Rodfather' which details his fascinating life in football.

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. You may know the CIA from fiction, but how does the actual agency work around the world? Tim Weiner has reported on the agency around the world and joins us to discuss the work of the agency in the 21st century...

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. How many ants are on Earth? and what are forever chemicals? Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland has the answers in The Green Scene.

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. In July last year Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell joined Pat in studio to chat about her new life in Ireland.

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. The 39th edition of the Eurovision took place on the 30th April 1994 a big night for Irish talent, our very own Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan were victorious with Rock n Roll kids. Paul and Charlie spo...

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. Broadcasting live from The Anantara Marker Hotel, Pat was joined by an Irish actor known for his iconic role in The Guard and Game of Thrones, Liam Cunningham will be discussing Israel, Dublin Riots, and his ne...

 Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. Author and former state pathologist Marie Cassidy joined Pat to discuss her newest novel ‘Deadly Evidence’, a sequel to her bestselling debut novel ‘Body of Truth’.

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. Ireland and Britain’s relationship is as intertwined as it has so often been violent and traumatic. In these Divided Isles, the award-winning author and journalist Philip Stephens charts the dramatic century si...

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. Alexander Dukalskis from UCD looks at the rise of authoritarianism and how countries have put the internet and universities, things the west value as ways to spread democracy to use to enhance their regimes. Jo...

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. The Christmas season brings with it lots of merrymaking and in spite of less drinking happening overall  and the availability of many zero alcohol products, many of us will be getting drunk. And soon after...

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. The obsession with air force one through the ages is explained by our reporter Simon Tierney. Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March. Download the brand new GoLoud App in the...

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes has lived quite an extraordinary life from Black Adder to Harry Potter to the cover of Vogue at the age of 83. All of this and so much more is documented from A - Z...

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. First up, we head back to 2014 for an in-depth conversation with ex-Republic of Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane. In this discussion, Pat asks Roy about chances of a reconciliation with Alex Ferg...

This week our Friday Forum was Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Fine Gael, Dublin-Rathdown, Conor Sheehan TD, Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Labour, Limerick City and Sinéad O’Carroll, Editor, The Journal.

A who’s who of republican politics in the United States lined out at the Kennedy Centre’s red carpet for the premiere of the ‘Melania’ feature length documentary, which releases today. But will it be a box office hit or flop? All to chat with Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.

This Sunday the border crossing at Rafah is set to reopen since its closure back in May of 2024. this will be the first time people will be allowed to move to between Gaza and Egypt in nearly two years. Egyptian authorities are said to be prepared to provide aid to any wounded humanitarians as the decision comes as at the remains of the final deceased hostage in Gaza , Ran Gvili, had been recovere...

Gareth Mullins dishes up chocolate fudge cake with milk chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries. 

A Status Yellow Rain warning is in place for seven counties today, and further flooding is expected in Dublin. People are continuing to grapple with the damage to their homes and businesses caused by Storm Chandra, and now one union is calling for the government to protect workers from extreme weather as well as ‘climate leave’.  but how will this work and is it actually feasible?  ...

Today is the men's semi-final day at the Australian Open with world number one Carlos Alcaraz hoping to make it to the final after his match against Alexander Zverev. and favorite Aryna Sabalenka will meet Elena Rybakina will meet in Saturday's final in Melbourne. Also this weekend will see the return of the national football and hurling leagues as they both get underway.

In Ireland, it is estimated that one in seven women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lives.  While treatment options have improved, it is difficult to understand which treatment will work best for each patient. Scientists have now developed a DNA blood test that can predict how well patients with breast cancer will respond to treatment. Dr Iseult Browne, a clinical research fello...

It's only been 30 days since 2026 began and it's safe to say chaos has replaced the status quo. From US threats to invade Greenland, the capturing of Nicolas Maduro, the shooting of two civilians by ICE agents and yet another threat of nuclear action against Iran looms.  As the world continues to grapple with the new normal, what can we expect next? Pat discusses this further with John Simpso...