The Pat Kenny Show

There are gardens that dazzle. There are gardens that soothe. And then there are gardens that haunt you. That lodge themselves in the corners of your mind and whisper to you years after you’ve gone. Today, I want to tell you about one of those. A place where history and nature have coiled so tightly around each other, it’s hard to tell where stone ends and blossom begins. This is Ninfa - The Garde...

Throughout the 20th century, there was one fact that united fans, critics and the makers of onscreen media - that the big screen was better than the little one. Films dominance over television seemed like an unassailable truth - until it wasn’t. The 21st century has seen the rise of TV as one of the most celebrated mediums in entertainment, luring actors and filmmakers who would previously have co...

We look at a legal challenge to average speed cameras and other motoring legal loopholes in this weeks commuter slot. All to discuss with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

New sources of microplastics, and why park entrances and playgrounds in Dublin are a hotspot for a parasite found in dog poo. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society  For Research Ireland. All with thanks to Repak. 

Fresh calls are being made for more action to be taken against scrambler bikes after a number of incidents at a park in West Dublin. Locals who live near Hartstown Park say someone will be killed by a young person on a scrambler if something isn’t done soon. Motorised vehicles are prohibited from the park and many other public parks in Dublin, however people say the law is not being enforced. So j...

In a bid to crackdown on Air BNBs, several Government ministers are pushing back against the proposed legislation. During yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, a number of ministers disagreed that this would curb the housing crisis and would have a knock on effect to the tourism industry. Minister of State Michael Healy Rae speaks to Pat this morning to discuss further.

It is frighteningly easy to clone someone else's identity using readily-available artificial intelligence tools, and its a real threat to cybersecurity. Our guest this morning proved how easy it is  to realistically impersonate any person on the planet  Joining Pat on the show this morning was Jake Moore -   Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET | Former Police Head of Digital Forens...

Donald Trump’s 20% tariff across the European Union comes into effect from today. The European Union will also today decide on how to respond to Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs imposed last month. But could the response harm Ireland more than the tariffs themselves? And are pharmaceuticals in the clear? Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe is live in studio.

Public Meeting on Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm in Dun Laoghaire was held on Monday. The proposed wind farm will be located about 10 kilometers off the coast of Dublin and Wicklow counties, comprising between 39 and 50 wind turbines. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was at the meeting and reported back on what took place.

Waiting for the kettle to boil is often a tedious task, but what if your kettle plays music while it boils? The Calm Kettle has all the regular functions but also includes soothing music, temperature sensor and a touchscreen display but is it worth it?  Also, Jess Kelly answers all your tech questions.

The street celebrations in Argentina following their World Cup win in 2022 will live long in the memory of Argentinians and also one Off The Ball presenter who made it his quest to trek all across Central and South America with the goal of being in Argentina for that celebration. Along the way Eoin Sheahan had many experiences and gives Pat a taste of some of them which he has fully documented in...

As Donald Trump continues course with the imposition of his worldwide tariffs, how will the prices of consumer goods be affected? Charlie Weston takes us through the impact here in Ireland and Jim Power takes us through the impact in the US.

When it comes to online shopping, at times it can be a bit of a gamble. Whether the purchase may be disappointing on arrival, it doesn’t suit, doesn’t fit, looks different to the image or more than one size was ordered so it must go back! Image Brand Consultant Laura Jordan discusses the complicated business of returning unwanted clothes to online retailers. 

Last week, French opposition leader in the national parliament, Marine le Pen, was found guilty of helping to embezzle €4m of EU funds for use by her party. Alongside a four year sentence, le pen was also barred from running from public office with immediate effect. Over the weekend, le Pen called the ruling political and not judicial. So what effect will the sentence have on the far right in Fran...

According to confidential documents seen by the Irish Daily Mail, a garda took possession of valuable firearms. They were earmarked for destruction at the force’s HQ to sell for profit. Executive Editor Irish Daily Mail John Lee tells us more.

Now that spring is in full swing, that also means the dreaded season of hay fever is. Thousands of people suffer with hay fever but how can you combat these allergies? Our Ask the Expert, Dr Patrick Mitchell, answers listeners’ questions on everything there is to do with hay fever. All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

Airline summer schedules have taken off, Ryanair has a new subscription service and the Irish passport has been named the world’s strongest. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent travel editor, is here to talk us through all of the news. With thanks to Ryanair.

Non monogamous relationships, living apart while together. The cougher effect and separate beds Steph Regan discusses them all with Pat this morning.

This weekend saw the son of horse racing legend Willie Mullins won the highly coveted Grand National. Patrick Mullins and horse Nick Rockett were first to get over the line making it a fairytale day for the Mullins family. Also this weekend saw Cork crowned champions of the Allianz Hurling League final.  Colm Boohig looks back on the weekend of sport with Pat.

Trump's tariffs what happens next? Is this the start of a global recession? How should allies hit back? All to discuss with Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner Alastair Campbell.

The Irish pub is known around the word for it's entertaining and welcoming atmosphere. It is often the corner stone of many communities, but there is no denying they are dwindling in numbers. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been examining their decline. He also has met with publicans who have decided to call it a day.

How did Donald Trump arrive at his figures for reciprocal tariffs that put 20% tariffs on the European Union and 10% on some islands inhabited only by penguins? Economist David McWilliams takes us through the formula used by the Trump administration.

We take a look back on the big news stories of the week with our 'Friday Forum'. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Senator Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil, Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Ged Nash TD, Labour, Louth, Party Chair, Spokesperson on Finance and Public Expenditure. Also in studio was  Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Mediahuis Ireland  and Christina Finn, Political Editor...

Gareth Mullins talks us through some cheap but delicious classic pasta recipes, these use store cupboard ingredients that will give you super midweek quick recipes that we should all have in our culinary repertoire,  as always with good cooking it will rely on high quality ingredients and a little bit of knowledge. 

It’s Wish Day here at Newstalk! Sarah Barnes speaks to Pat about her family’s experience with Make A Wish following her son’s Kian battle with cancer. Kian Barnes Abo was diagnosed with acute onset cancer at the age of two. After living in a hospital for nearly two years, Kian was finally released home to his family and last year was the year that Kian's wish was granted. Kian and his family went...