The Pat Kenny Show

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Feb 5, 2026 • 11min

From the archive: How to avoid a hangover

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.The Christmas season brings with it lots of merrymaking and in spite of less drinking happening overall  and the availability of many zero alcohol products, many of us will be getting drunk. And soon afterwards, many of us will regret it. Surely the answer is simple: to avoid a hangover, just drink less? Alas, that is easier said than done. Alcohol’s inhibition-reducing effects can undermine the steeliest resolve.All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College. Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March.Download the brand new GoLoud App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We have got you covered!
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Feb 4, 2026 • 15min

Air Force One through the ages

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.The obsession with air force one through the ages is explained by our reporter Simon Tierney.Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March.Download the brand new GoLoud App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We have got you covered!
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Feb 3, 2026 • 27min

From the archive: Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Bafta award winning actress Miriam Margolyes has lived quite an extraordinary life from Black Adder to Harry Potter to the cover of Vogue at the age of 83. All of this and so much more is documented from A - Z in her book 'The Little Book of Miriam'. Miriam joined Pat in studio to chat all about her book, life and more.Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 18min

From the archive | Is Alex Ferguson dead to Roy Keane?

Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk. First up, we head back to 2014 for an in-depth conversation with ex-Republic of Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane. In this discussion, Pat asks Roy about chances of a reconciliation with Alex Ferguson, and when he knew his playing days should have ended. Join Pat every Saturday & Sunday morning from 10am, starting in March.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 20min

A look back on the new stories of the week

This week our Friday Forum was Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Fine Gael, Dublin-Rathdown, Conor Sheehan TD, Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Labour, Limerick City and Sinéad O’Carroll, Editor, The Journal.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 12min

‘Melania’ feature length documentary, which releases today

A who’s who of republican politics in the United States lined out at the Kennedy Centre’s red carpet for the premiere of the ‘Melania’ feature length documentary, which releases today. But will it be a box office hit or flop? All to chat with Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 16min

The border crossing at Rafah is set to reopen

This Sunday the border crossing at Rafah is set to reopen since its closure back in May of 2024. this will be the first time people will be allowed to move to between Gaza and Egypt in nearly two years. Egyptian authorities are said to be prepared to provide aid to any wounded humanitarians as the decision comes as at the remains of the final deceased hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, had been recovered.For more on this we heard from James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson .
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Jan 30, 2026 • 6min

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

Gareth Mullins dishes up chocolate fudge cake with milk chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries. 
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Jan 30, 2026 • 14min

One union is looking for new working rules due to bad weather

A Status Yellow Rain warning is in place for seven counties today, and further flooding is expected in Dublin. People are continuing to grapple with the damage to their homes and businesses caused by Storm Chandra, and now one union is calling for the government to protect workers from extreme weather as well as ‘climate leave’.  but how will this work and is it actually feasible?   Pat discusses this further with Tom Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 8min

A look ahead to the weekend of sport

Today is the men's semi-final day at the Australian Open with world number one Carlos Alcaraz hoping to make it to the final after his match against Alexander Zverev. and favorite Aryna Sabalenka will meet Elena Rybakina will meet in Saturday's final in Melbourne. Also this weekend will see the return of the national football and hurling leagues as they both get underway.

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