The Pat Kenny Show

Positive thoughts may boost the immune system according to research that points to a connection between the mind and our body’s natural defences.  Scientists have found people who used positive thinking to boost activity in the brain’s reward system responded better to vaccination, with their immune systems producing more antibodies than others after having the shot.  Prof Luke O'Neill b...

Ireland is in danger of facing an electricity shortage event in the next two to five years due to the rapid energy demand.  The Commission for Regulation of Utilities published a new plan outlining how data centres are the primary source of the demand. But is there time to prepare for this?   To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Eamonn O’Reilly, Chairman of the Energy an...

A study by Strava, the fitness App, found that most resolutions die off on Jan 19th! According to a 2023 Forbes Health and One Poll survey, the average resolution lasts just 3.74 months.   So what are the green habits you can implement and keep in 2026 and beyond.  To tell us more was Jo Linehan, Climate and Sustainability Journalist.

What does a cashless bank really mean and who wins, and who loses when cash disappears? All to chat about with Paul Merriman, CEO Fairstone and Ask Paul online.  

US President Donald Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday in a speech which confused Greenland for Iceland multiple times and contained many other errors. We discussed what took place at Davos with Sam Kiley, World Affairs Editor, The Independent.

Snowdrops, the harbinger of spring, symbol of hope and that winter is finally ending. It is the favourite plant of Paul Smyth Head Gardener at RHSI Bellefield, Shinrone, Co Offaly.

In her new book, would you be well? Broadcaster and Health Coach Clare McKenna shows you how to cut through the overwhelm to help you discover the wellness habits that fit your life and that are easy to maintain. 

Is it time for world leaders to emulate David, The Prime Minister, from Love Actually and stand up to Trump? After weeks and months of staying silent or appeasing Trump, will they now stand up to President Trump. All to discuss with Gavin Megaw, President and Managing Partner, Hannover Communications.

Every year in Hollywood there’s one golden statue that matters more than any other. Not Best Actor.  Not Best Director. Not even Best Original Song. The big one. Best Picture. Because this isn’t about one performance or one moment, this is the award that crowns an entire film the cast, the crew, the story, the music, the cinematography the whole cinematic machine working in perfect sync....

Gardaí are to be given new powers to ‘spy’ on mobile phones to monitor criminals’ activity. We find out what they are with Jess Kelly, Newstalk Tech Correspondent.

Today all eyes will be on Davos as President Donald trump is set to arrive to Switzerland later today. the conversation surrounding Greenland is set to dominate the day as trump ramped up the rhetoric yesterday.  When asked at a white house news conference last night how far he was prepared to go to seize Greenland, Mr Trump replied, "you'll find out". So is this the chance for Europe now sta...

Dogs have evolved alongside humans for many years, and new research shows they may be able to learn new words through eavesdropping conversations, just like toddlers. Also the grey squirrel has been a threat to red squirrel populations for many years now. Scientists have been researching new ways to even the population numbers between to the two squirrels. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Direc...

Musical roads, or "singing roads," use precisely spaced grooves in the pavement to create melodies when driven over at the correct speed. Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone explains all. Also we hear why January 22nd is the busiest day of the year for Car Shopping.

President Donald Trump’s arrival to Davos has been delayed after an electrical issue aboard Air Force One forced the plane to return to Maryland. But in Davos, it appears to be becoming more of a Trump Show than a World Economic Forum. To discuss further with Pat was Kathryn Carlson, Financial Regulation Reporter, Politico.

TikTok plans to roll out its new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks amid heightened scrutiny over child safety issues. After testing its new age-detection system in Britain over the last year, TikTok will start rolling out the tech across Europe in the next few weeks, according to a new report from Reuters. The move comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of the social video p...

One of Ireland's best-known wild animals, the Sika deer, has been declared an invasive species in the European Union, raising questions around whether it must now be culled. The smallest of the country’s three wild deer, Sika was added to the EU list of alien invasive species of union concern last summer. Its inclusion means countries must eradicate the deer, control their populations or prevent t...

With the rise of artificial intelligence, concerns are rising about whether or not AI will replace you in your job. Thankfully, the reality of AI in the workplace is more complex than either complete job displacement or simple augmentation. Pat Kenny was joined by Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise to discuss.

Thousands of family carers are being hit with tax bills going back years after Revenue got access to data on their payments. Charlie Weston personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, and Catherine Cox, head of communications and policy with Family Carers Ireland, both joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Every year new diets and food trends come around and that includes superfoods. But are foods really super or is it just a wellness fad? Sarah Keogh , Dietitian and Founder of Eatwell, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

US President Donald Trump will travel to Davos today to attend the World Economic Forum, where discussions are expected to be dominated by Trump’s threats to take over Greenland.  Brett Bruen, President of The Global Situation Room and former Director of Global Engagement in the Obama Administration, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

 It is argued that price tags are poor predictors of a garment’s actual longevity, and expensive pieces aren’t automatically more durable. Durability should be evaluated by design intelligence and how a product is made, not just where it sits in the market. Laura Jordan, Image and Brand Consultant and Owner of Style, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

 Is staying in education causing our housing crisis? Should young people just be going straight into the world of work to make buying houses easier? Pat Kenny was joined by Ray Cooke, CEO of Ray Cooke Auctioneers and Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City and Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to debate.

Last night, twenty-six-year-old Brooklyn Beckham broke his silence over his ongoing feud with his parents, David and Victoria. In a series of posts on Instagram, the eldest Beckham son claimed his parents have “been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship” with his wife Nicola Peltz. So how much has this tarnished the Beckham brand? Enda Brady, TRT World presenter and Stephanie Regan, Host of Tou...

Ask the Expert. When you’re listening to the radio, music or a podcast do you opt for earbuds or headphones but which is better for your hearing? Dr Sandra Cummings, Consultant Audiologist at the Beacon hospital joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

Thinking of a winter sun break? Cancún is a sunny option in the Caribbean, and Aer Lingus’s newest route out of Dublin. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with The Irish Independent joined Pat Kenny to discuss.