The Pat Kenny Show
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Aug 7, 2025 • 12min
Dáithí O’Sé calls for Irish men to wise up to the dangers of sun exposure
According to research by Lidl, only 8% of the population are following expert sun protection advice. additionally, 1 in 6 Irish men aged 55+ admit to never using suncream. Dáithí O’Sé joined Pat this morning as he calls for Irish men to wise up to the dangers of sun exposure.
Aug 7, 2025 • 11min
Story of Peter O’Connor, the Irish Olympian at the 1906 Athens games
Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us story of Peter O’Connor, the Irish Olympian at the 1906 Athens games. He refused to be recognised under the British flag and took matters into his own hands when the Union Jack was raised during his medal ceremony.
Aug 7, 2025 • 6min
Science with Luke: New and better batteries
Researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have used artificial intelligence to tackle a critical problem facing the future of energy storage: finding affordable, sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. And another lab has devised an AI-driven system to discover new chemicals ten times faster than current approaches. Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College and host of Show Me The Science podcast explains all.
Aug 7, 2025 • 12min
This week marks the 150th anniversary of the Dublin Horse Show
This week marks the 150th anniversary of the Dublin Horse Show in the RDS. Its one of the biggest events of the summer with 1600 horses coming through the RDS during the week, attracting over 120,000 spectators. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie went to the RDS and spoke with people about why they attend.
Aug 7, 2025 • 18min
How manufacturing has lifted China’s economy
As the United States moved much of its manufacturing to China, what impact has that had on the Chinese economy? And has it lifted all of Chinese society when the perception is that it only lifts the richest stateside? Dr Yu Jie, Senior Research Fellow on China, Chatham House discusses further with Pat.
Aug 7, 2025 • 10min
Another potential record tax year for Ireland
Ireland is on course yet again for another record tax year, this comes despite the threat of US tariffs. We discuss this further with Emma Howard, Economics lecturer at TU Dublin.
Aug 7, 2025 • 8min
How to save on food waste this summer!
A survey came this week that shows that the average BBQ or picnic wastes €21.19 worth of food. So what are the best tips on how to save on food waste this summer? Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland Jo Linehan brings us the advice.
Aug 7, 2025 • 15min
Preparing your children in the case of an emergency
We all want to shield children from life’s darker moments, but what happens if something happens to the person who protects them? Freelance journalist Niamh O’Reilly to share her personal experience, and the steps she has taken to ensure her children are prepared in the case of an emergency.
Aug 7, 2025 • 10min
Psoriasis impacts about 2% of the Irish population
Psoriasis impacts about 2% of the Irish population. Professor Niki Ralph joined Pat in studio for Psoriasis Awareness Month. Nicki discusses the types of psoriasis, its triggers, how psoriasis can affect your risk for disease and skin treatment options.
Aug 7, 2025 • 12min
Can CCTV stop litter in the north inner city?
After months of delays, CCTV has finally been installed to catch dumpers in Dublin’s worst litter blackspot, the North Inner City. But will this be enough to stop the persistent litter problems in this area? Pat discussed further with Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of the Irish Times.
