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The Pat Kenny Show
Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide l...
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Friday Forum look back on the news stories of the week
Joining Pat on today's Friday Forum was Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Harry Browne, Senior Lecturer in the School of...
The latest news from the US
It’s time to look across the pond for the latest US news. This week saw the new mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, sworn in on New year's Eve. His spe...
Friday Food with Gary O'Hanlon
For this week’s Friday Food, the K Club's Gary O’Hanlon leaves behind the classic turkey and ham to try a mango chicken and vegetable Curry for your...
Financing planning for the year and beyond
After Christmas, we often feel that looming anxiety or impending doom when it comes to our finances. Robert Whelan of Rockwell Financial explains how...
How has the winter impacted those on the ground in Gaza?
The EU has warned that Israel's threat to suspend aid groups into Gaza under new registration rules would block life-saving aid. What will this mean f...
Investigations continue into the tragic fire in Switzerland
Investigations continue into the tragic fire that tore through a bar in a Swiss ski resort that killed 40 people and injured at least 115 people. Joi...
Are you going alcohol-free for January?
After weeks of celebrations, late nights, and maybe one too many glasses raised, January often brings a moment to pause. Dry January encourages people...
We look ahead to the weekend’s sporting action
We look ahead to the weekend’s sporting action. The Premier League is back to the weekend after a series of stalemates on Thursday. Inter-provincial r...
Call on the government to rethink short-term letting crackdown
Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, is calling for the government to have a “serious rethink” of the planned crackd...
New destinations for the channel tunnel across Europe
During the Christmas break, services through the channel tunnel resumed following power failure caused disruption for passengers. However, despite the...
Dee Reddy on some of the best podcasts of 2025
Dee Reddy Entertainment Journalist and Podcaster joined Emmet this morning to recommend some of the best podcasts of 2025.
Handling all the waste from Christmas week!
Emmet was joined on the show this morning by Colin O'Byrne Spokesperson for VOICE who gave advice on handling all the waste from the Christmas season....
The political temperature heading into 2026
Electoral changes and the political temperature heading into 2026. Emmet discuss this and more with Art O’Leary CEO of Electoral Commission.
The pressure on having New Year's resolutions
With the new year just around corner, for some its time to start a fresh but with others there that its a time for anxiety and stress. So with all the...
Advice on getting the best deal on health insurance
With January just a couple of days away, this is the time when many people are set to renew their health insurance. Companies are set to hike up premi...
Is Dublin the new foodie capital of Europe?
Lisbon, Copenhagen and Bologna are just some of the cities across Europe offering the best food on the continent. But with a new bursting food scene i...
Henry’s Christmas Cracker!
Henry's Christmas Cracker is a 2-hour special with special guests celebrating the festive season! Presented by Newstalk’s Henry McKean.
US Department of Justice releases more files related to Jefferey Epstein
A trove of newly released Epstein files include emails that appear to involve Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, while another suggests Donald Trump travelle...
Will 2026 be the year of the robot?
The robots may be coming for your job but 2026 might finally show signs of what has been predicted for years, truly useful robots but also a new vista...
A review of the year in politics
It has been a very busy year for Irish politics, with our 10th President, Catherine Connolly taking to the Áras amidst the backdrop of a failed Fianna...
Gareth Mullins on what to cook this Christmas Eve
From duck fat roast potatoes to brussels sprouts and leek gratin, Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel on what to cook this Chr...
There is no single story for those sleeping rough at Christmas
Amidst the glitz and glamour of the most wonderful time of the year. We must remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves, those who will spe...
A look back at some of the big news stories that happened over Christmases past
Christmas is a time when many of us will try and take a break from the news and developments around the world, but very often, even at this festive ti...
Green Scene: Renewable energy leads the way in climate progress for 2025
Despite rising temperatures and changing weather patterns, important climate progress was made in 2025, including renewable energy becoming the source...
Why Christmas Day is the popular day for a sea swim!
For many people Christmas morning means opening presents, a big breakfast and for thousands around the country, a bracing dip in the sea.
From ...
The story of Ireland's favourite confectioner, Lemon’s sweet shop
If you remember the slogan ‘you cannot eat a better sweet’ then you will remember Lemon’s sweet shop on O'Connell Street, The Confectioner’s Hall. Fam...
A look back at the biggest transport stories of the year
Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Host of the Driving Life Podcast, joined Pat Kenny to discuss some of the biggest transport stories of the y...
Is the bubble beginning to burst for AI?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about blood on the streets of Silicon Valley and this time, it’s not just hype. Some of the biggest names in artific...
How to navigate family arguments at Christmas
Stephanie Regan, clinical psychotherapist and host of the Tough Love Podcast joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss family rifts at Christmas, when...
A look back on the past year in the Middle East
The past twelve months have seen a drastic shift in the Middle East, while focus remains on Gaza and Israel, other parts of the region continue to dea...
Colm O'Regan on those unofficial Christmas traditions
We all know about the typical Irish traditions at Christmas time like the Late Late Toy Show or maybe heading to mass once a year, but what about thos...
Cuts, Burns and Flu. What can we expect this Christmas?
Christmas, among its joy and happiness, is also a time of health concern. Early next week we are set to reach the peak numbers of what is a severe Flu...
The latest on the Ukraine-Russian war
Russia has launched airstrikes on Ukraine's capital early this morning. In response to the attacks, Polish and allied aircraft were deployed. The atta...
What to buy for last minute Christmas shoppers Dylan
Christmas is here and main streets across the country are flooded with those who have decided tactically or stupidly to leave their present buying to...
The joys of being solo for the festive season
From hotel breaks to retreats, we find out what people who choose to go alone get up to for at Christmas with Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden…
Award-winning Author and Podcaster Blindboy
You might know him for being one half of the Rubberbandits or his podcast that has over 90 million listeners worldwide.
Award-winning Author an...
Flu cases peak as expected but no enhanced flu vaccine
Flu cases are expected to peak this week which was expected and it brings up the question as to why the government decided not to take-up the enhanced...
Ask the Expert: Women’s heart health
Under-recognised, underdiagnosed, undertreated, and under-researched heart health is not the same between men and women, and in turn the differences c...
What does Christmas look like for the Irish peacekeepers?
Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon spent long periods of 2024 confined to bunkers as local tensions flared up, particularly between Hezbollah and the IDF....