The Pat Kenny Show
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Aug 12, 2025 • 16min
Gardai warn about rising incidents of rental scams in the student market
Every years issues around student accommodation shortages are raised. On top of high rents and limited supply, Gardai have now issued a warning about rising incidents of rental scams in the student market. Our reporter Jessica Woodlock has been looking into this.
Aug 11, 2025 • 11min
Ask The Expert: On drafting a will
Joined by John Costello, a Solicitor at Noble Law Solicitors and former President of The Law Society of Ireland, the discussion dives into the complexities of drafting a will. He highlights the importance of preparation to avoid complications for loved ones. Topics include inheritance rights, potential disputes, and the significance of independent witnesses. The conversation also touches on inheritance tax issues for non-traditional families, emphasizing fairer estate taxation reforms and the emotional aspects of asset distribution.
Aug 11, 2025 • 8min
How to spot and treat invasive plants
From Japanese knotweed to giant hogweed to the much fabled rhododendron. What do you do about invasive plants in your garden? And how can you actually identify them? Paul Smyth talks us through how to manage invasive plants that may have appeared in your garden.
Aug 11, 2025 • 10min
Best-selling author Lynda La Plante
Best-selling author Lynda La Plante has written dozens of books and screenplays, including the award-winning prime suspect. Her latest, The Scene of the Crime, was released last month. Lynda chatted to Pat about her new book.
Aug 11, 2025 • 7min
Travel: What to do and see in Mallorca
Pól O’Conghaile Travel Editor at the Irish Independent has just returned from Mallorca and he brings us tips and what to do and see there.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Aug 11, 2025 • 18min
What matters in the Presidential campaign
With the October presidential election looming large, what really makes a good campaign? From finance to face, what does the Irish electorate value in a candidate? In a rapidly changing political landscape, what really counts when it comes to the campaign? Is money needed to succeed? How important is personal image in the race for the Áras? All to discuss with Eoin O’Malley, Professor of Politics at DCU on political spending and also Barry McLoughlin Head of Client Engagement at the Communications Clinic.
Aug 11, 2025 • 11min
Why our media preferences are what they are!
Why do some people take comfort in horror movies while others can only relax with a comedy? We’ll find out with UCD School of Psychology Assistant Professor and Director of the Media and Entertainment Psychology Lab Dr. Brendan Rooney.
Aug 11, 2025 • 13min
Do we need to do more to regulate e scooters ?
A new study conducted by the national maxillofacial unit in Saint James hospital has found that more than a third of people injured in e-scooter crashes in Ireland have drugs or drink in their systems. As it stands. The law requires E scooter users to be over 16 years and to abide by a maximum speed limit of 20kmh. but as the popularity of the e scooter rises do we need to do more to regulate them? All to discuss with Dr Chris Luke Retired Consultant In Emergency Medicine Host Of The Irish Medical Lives Podcast and columnist.
Aug 11, 2025 • 26min
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israeli airstrike
Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in Gaza City by an Israeli airstrike. One of the reporters who was killed said he had “lived the pain in all its details” in a message left in the event of his death. It followed Benjamin Netanyahu earlier saying that he would allow foreign journalists in to Gaza and ensure their safety. Analysis from Paul Rogers, including the latest on a crucial week for the war in Ukraine.
Aug 11, 2025 • 5min
A look back on the weekend of sport
We look back at a busy weekend of sport, with Galway, Offaly and Laois claiming the all-Ireland Camogie titles. Crystal Palace edging out Liverpool in the Community Shield, and Tommy Fleetwood still searching for that elusive PGA win after dropping the ball on the final day at ST Jude. All to discuss with Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off the Ball.
