The Pat Kenny Show
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Aug 20, 2025 • 6min
The big church move in Sweden!
A Swedish church weighing 672 tonnes is being moved five kilometers over two days so that Europe’s biggest underground mine can expand. It’s taken eight years of planning and more than €45 million to get to this point, which is part of a larger multi-decade process to move the entire Arctic town of Kiruna. We more on this fascinating story with Philip O'Connor a freelance journalist based in Sweden.
Aug 20, 2025 • 7min
Green Scene: How octopuses fall for the rubber arm trick!
In the Green Scene this week we hear how virtual reality can actually trigger the brain’s own pain suppression mechanisms to deal with chronic pain. Also new research has revealed that plain-body octopuses can be fooled by a version of the famous rubber-hand illusion, a psychological trick first observed in humans. This is the first time scientists have seen evidence of this kind of body ownership in a non-mammalian species.All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.
Aug 20, 2025 • 16min
Brother of Evyatar David who is one of of 50 hostages still in Gaza
Evyatar David was abducted from the Nova music festival on Oct 7th and is one of 50 hostages still in Gaza, of whom 20 are still believed to be alive. Hamas released footage of the emaciated 24-year-old Evyatar David on Saturday, Aug 2nd. Evyatar’s brother Ilay David is advocating for his immediate return home and he spoke to Pat this morning.
Aug 20, 2025 • 14min
Inside Hollywood: The Godfather movie
This week on Inside Hollywood, we continue our look at The Perfect Movie and Lisa Cannon breaks down the artistry of The Godfather.
Aug 20, 2025 • 11min
Local save a much loved local Pub!
A group of 26 people banded together to buy a pub in the Co. Limerick town of Kilteely to keep it from closing after the previous owners retired. The former Ahern’s pub has now been rebranded as The Street Bar. Pat spoke to gardener and one of the pub investors Noel O’Dea.
Aug 20, 2025 • 9min
The Secrets of Primrose Square comes to the Gaiety Theatre
In 2018, author Claudia Carroll appeared on The Pat Kenny Show to speak about her novel, The Secrets of Primrose Square. Producer Pat Moylan happened to be listening to the radio at the time and called Claudia after the interview to ask if she would be open to adapting the book into a play. The stage adaptation opens at the Gaiety Theatre under the same title as the book on Sept 9th. Both Claudia and Pat came into studio this morning,
Aug 20, 2025 • 15min
How the people in Kyiv feel about their fate
As talks take place across the globe over the fate of Ukraine, there remains an uncertainty for the people of Ukraine over what these peace talks may bring. More specifically, what could be gained or lost in the event of a peace deal with Putin's Russia. Lara Marlowe, has been talking to people on the streets of Kyiv, to understand the real feeling of those in the Ukrainian capital.
Aug 19, 2025 • 12min
Couples tend to argue about a handful of common themes
Join clinical psychotherapist Stephanie Regan, co-host of the Tough Love podcast, as she dives into common themes that spark arguments in relationships. She discusses financial stress, household duties, intimacy issues, and how transitions like parenthood can challenge couples. Discover the emotional roots of these conflicts and learn effective communication strategies. Stephanie emphasizes the significance of seeking therapy during critical phases, especially in midlife, to foster deeper connections and understanding.
Aug 19, 2025 • 10min
AI music has sparked ethical concerns in the industry
Music generated by artificial intelligence, which can take only two minutes to produce, has sparked ethical concerns in the industry. Tech Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent Adrian Weckler looks at easy it is to create music with AI.
Aug 19, 2025 • 15min
How Ireland and India have a lot in common as nations
Scaled back India Day celebrations went ahead this past weekend following a number of attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland. But our two countries have a lot more in common. Starting with our nations’ origins both after independence from Britain. Cauvery Madhavan, a Kildare based author discusses her and her family’s experience of moving to another country that has such a similar origin story to the one she was leaving.
