The Pat Kenny Show

The development of artificial intelligence has come fast and has revolution computing.  But with the pressure and demand for ai from developers the need to build and expand data infrastructure is being felt worldwide.   In an effort to solve these problems scientists are considering placing data centers in space ! To explain more Pat was joined in studio by Space Commentat...

After a long eleven year wait, Rory McIlroy finally claimed Masters glory last night to complete the career grand slam. Henry McKean spoke to friends and kids at Holywood Golf Club in Co Down.

Now that the spring is here, all those renovations you were waited for summer can start now! So whether its fixing the pavement in your garden or cleaning the gutters. Our expert today with loads of tips and advice is Pete The Builder. All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

Russian military strikes on the city of Sumy in Ukraine, killing over 30 civilians. Trump warns that China isn’t ‘getting off the hook’ when it comes to tariffs following his exemption of smartphones from the increase. All to discuss with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.

Ten years after being fully acquitted of the murder of her housemate Meredith Kercher. Amanda Knox discusses the journey of rebuilding her life amid intense global scrutiny.

Life on the ground in Gaza this year has been split into two parts that during a ceasefire and that after war resumed once more. After the initial reprieve, Gazans are once more running short of food and critical supplies. We hear from John Whyte, Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, who has just returned from the enclave.

He has done it. he has the green jacket Rory McIlroy is the Master's champion. His win came last night after beating Justin rose in a nail-biting sudden-death play-off in Augusta. We get reaction to this huge moment for Rory with Padraig Harrington, Irish Golf Legend and our own Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.

The temporary closure of the nightlife industry during covid may have broken the habit for those in their 20s who were new to the clubbing scene. With some businesses closing for good, what other way is Gen Z socialising?  Bella Finn from the Newsroom has this report.

Ireland will today become a member of a European Naval Intelligence Sharing Network known as the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE). It has 11 other members and will allow the sharing of information of vessels travelling through our waters. Former Member of the Defence Forces Cathal Berry joined Pat to discuss further.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the show this morning was Malcom Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow/Wexford, Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Mayo. Also on the forum this morning was Jennifer Bray, Political Editor, The Sunday Times Ireland and Dr Emma Howard, Lecturer in Economics, TU Dublin. 

IBS awareness Month. Irritable bowl syndrome or IBS is a condition that affects around one in five people in this country. but according to a  new survey  of 1,000 adults in Ireland four out of ten  don’t know what to do to support their gut health. To explain all Pat was joined on the show by Dr Deirdre Donovan Consultant Gastroenterologist gastroenterology at Blackrock Health.

As part of National Pet Day, Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports why pet insurance is important. He also discovers why one in ten have a social media page for their dog. Henry was out and about meeting pet owners and their pets.

Balancing being a GP, a mum and an author seems like it would be quite the test, but it’s something that debut novelist Claire Gleeson manages every day as she combines her three loves. Show me where it hurts, takes readers on an intimate journey through the life of Racheal, who suffers unimaginable tragedy when her husband, seeking to end his own life and that of his wife and family, runs the fam...

  As Easter is just around the corner, Gareth Mullins talks us through how to cool a Roast Leg of New Season Lamb, roasted Wexford rooster with parsley butter, crushed turnips, fresh mint salsa Verde.

Can league Liverpool edge closer to the title ? Women’s Six Nations. Ireland face of against England.  GAA Football Leinster and Ulster Senior Championship and the Bahrain Grand Prix. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball previews a very busy weekend of sport. 

Deportation Orders issued by the State increased three fold in the first three months of the year when compared with 2024. However, just 44% of those issued with orders actually left the state. Pat discusses this further with Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

This month, Together For Hospice, the national fundraising body for twenty four specialist hospital and palliative care providers, are hoping to raise funds with their ‘Your Finest Hour For Hospice’ Campaign. To explain all about this fundraiser and its importance we are joined by Fintan Fagan, CEO of St Francis Hospice and Seán Graham who’s father was treated in St Francis Hospital.

This Sunday the rowers of Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head in the Boat Race on the river Thames. For this week’s Quirky Sports, Cameron Hill looks back at the history of the Oxford and Cambridge rowing competition.

This week, David Robert Grimes discusses how internal documents and whistleblower revelations show that companies like Facebook had the tools to combat disinformation effectively, but deliberately disabled or ignored to boost their profit. Also Health Secretary RFK Jr spreads measles and fluoride misinformation.    

On a recent trip Luke had met scientists from the US, the main topic of conversation is how the Trump administration is attacking science. They fear for their jobs and the ability to fund their science. This is an unfortunate turn of events. Luke discusses this further with Pat on also how it is distracting researchers.

What affects your earning potential, your cancer risk and how you look in a dress?  Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on the bizarre importance of height and those who'll do anything for a few extra inches.

Despite the exclusion of the pharmaceutical industry from Liberation Day tariffs and the introduction of a 90 day, US President Donald Trump has warned that big pharma is next on the list. As the pharmaceutical industry is the biggest Irish export to the US, what impact will this uncertainty have on our economy and European as a whole?  Pat discusses this and more with Gareth Sheridan, CEO of...

Sustainable interiors, low voc paint, swapping synthetic bedding for natural, non toxic cleaning products, what to do with your empty candle. Jo Linehan gives us tips and advice on how to make your home interiors and cleaning products more sustainable.

This month on our weekly dermatology slot we are looking at Rosacea or the ‘curse of the Celts’ as it is also known. All to discuss with Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology Professor Niki Ralph.

Donald Trump has backed down on this tariffs instituting a ninety day pause. The markets have responded well but are we out of the woods? All to discuss with Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute at UCD and also Leonie MacCann of Irish Life Investment Managers.