The Pat Kenny Show

Simon Tierney explores recent and not so recent stand out moments that have happened over Christmas, including the big freeze, the extraordinary story of the Christmas truce, the 1968 apollo mission and the launch of Telifís Eireann on New Year’s Eve 1961.

The story of the Gibside estate is a fascinating tale of grandeur, estate making, gardening, resilience, and intrigue, spanning generations of the Bowes family.  Diarmuid Gavin, Garden designer tell us more about the estate.

Trócaire have launched their Christmas appeal for 2024, where they are aiding children in conflict. Their appeal is primarily focused on sudan, as the war-torn country is facing a humanitarian crisis.   Caoimhe de barra, CEO of Trócaire, joined Pat this morning to raise awareness on the country of ‘forgotten conflict'.

Lisa Cannon reveals the most watched Christmas movies of all time and what makes these holiday classics so unforgettable!

More than 60% of doctors say they are frequently burnt out or exhausted, while more than 50% feel they are disillusioned or disengaged at work according to a new survey. Columnist, Host of the Irish Medical Lives Podcast and Retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine Dr Chris Luke joined Pat to discuss further.

Paris-based journalist and author Lara Marlowe give us an all-encompassing analysis of the current state of the world and its potential trajectory towards collapse from climate change to the rise of far-right politics.

Barretstown children charity have launched their national Christmas appeal to help ‘Sprinkle Some Magic’ for children affected by cancer and other serious illnesses this Christmas.   Barretstown’s mission is to rebuild the lives of children and families affected by cancer and other serious illnesses through the provision of therapeutic camps and programmes. Pat was joined on the show by...

There are about 22,000 -31,000 polar bears left in the world. Research has revealed that as the Arctic warms, polar bears are facing a growing risk of contracting viruses, bacteria and parasites that they were less likely to encounter just 30 years ago. Turkeys are the star of many a Christmas dinner table but there is more to turkeys than meets the eye. They can fly, blush and are distant relativ...

Phone use while driving is getting worse. With Data from the UK and the US showing that the problem has worsened in the last few years with incidence of phone use increasing. We hear why and what can be done to reverse this dangerous practice in this weeks commuter slot with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

It is almost three weeks since the General Election and the 34th Dáil meets for the first time today. The first order of business will be to elect a Ceann Comhairle. No Taoiseach will be elected today. We get all the details of what will happen today with Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

A top Russian general assassinated by a bomb hidden in a scooter. Who was behind it and what happens next?" We discuss all with Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

Christmas is just over a week away and soon after that we will be closing out 2024. Joining us for a bit of a reflection on the year that was is Jarlath Regan, comedian and podcaster

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly bring us more Christmas tech suggestions to buy as presents.

Legendary fiddle player John Sheahan brings his brand-new show The Dubliners Encore around Ireland from 23 Jan, they’ve sold out two Helix Shows and just put a 3rd on sale. John and his daughter Ceoladh who is Creator and Producer The Dubliners Encore Show joined Pat this morning on the show.

You might have heard of misophonia an intense dislike of other people’s noises, but you may not have heard of misokinesia, a diagnosable hatred of fidgeting. To talk about these two conditions a bit more we’re joined by Dr Jane Gregory, Clinical Psychologist at Oxford University .

Dr Richard Hogan, family psychotherapist and clinical director advises parents on how they can approach and speak to their teenagers after discovering they have been watching pornography, while enlightening the us on the dangers surrounding porn.

Three months ago, Shane Leahy, Co-Founder of One 4 Humanity, joined Pat on the show to discuss the charity’s plan to transport a hospitainer, an operating theatre in a shipping container, to Gaza. After months of planning the hospitainer has finally been delivered. Shane joined Pat again on the show.

There have been unexplained drones spotted in the United States and Britain. We find out next what these mysterious sightings could mean with Enda Brady London-based journalist, TV Presenter of TRT News.

With Holyhead Port still closed, thousands of people will be looking for alternate routes home this Christmas. A remaining option is to fly home, but with the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, is there capacity and what will be the cost? Michael O’Leary Group CEO of Ryanair joined Pat to discuss further.

Dr. Arthur Cummings, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at The Wellington Clinic as he answers your questions on understanding which eye vision correction procedure is right for you in this week's 'Ask The Expert'.

Have you got any holiday plans for the New Year? January is traditionally a time for travel planning and airlines have already announced several new routes from Ireland. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor, joined Pat with some great travel tips. All with thanks to Ryanair.

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist gives some great advice on how to navigate Christmas conversations with family and friends.

Whether we like it or not, our world revolves around money, yet we rarely stop to think about it. What exactly is money, where does it come from, and can it run out? What is this force that drives trade, ignites revolutions, fuels discoveries and inspires art, philosophy, and science? We discuss all with David Mc Williams, Economist ,and author of “Money The Story of Humanity”.

Israel has announced the closure of its embassy in Dublin owing to what it says is the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government. Pat spoke Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich .

Travel expert, Eoghan Corry joins to discuss how Christmas presents may not be the only thing affected by storm Darragh and the damage to Holyhead port. As around 150, 000 passengers relying on Holyhead to Dublin route for Christmas have fears that the port will remain closed during the festive period.