The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 25, 2025 • 14min
Weight based vehicle tax mooted ahead of budget 2026
Weight based vehicle tax has been mooted by the Tax Strategy Group ahead of Budget 2026. The proposed tax tax that would apply to vehicles with a weight of over 1,600kg. To discuss further we heard from Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator.
Jul 24, 2025 • 8min
How do Scottish locals feel about Donald Trump's visit?
The US President is making a private trip to the UK to visit his luxury golf resorts at Turnberry in Ayrshire and Menie in Aberdeenshire. How do the locals feel about his visit. Pat spoke to Catríona Stewart a Freelance Reporter in Scotland.
Jul 24, 2025 • 9min
The European tie that took place 65 years after it was due to be played!
Shelbourne, St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are in European action over the next few weeks, hoping to qualify for the league phase of their respective competitions for next season. But one European tie made headlines recently, as it took place 65 years after it was due to be played! Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill tells us more
Jul 24, 2025 • 11min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
We are joined by Dr. David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert to discuss two cases of disinformation. First, how does disinformation impact healthcare? We look at how antivaccine disinformation is putting strain on nurseries in the UK. Als in U.S. politics and the “dangerous disinformation” campaign against former President Barack Obama.
Jul 24, 2025 • 7min
Boxed with John Fardy: Billy Joel And So It Goes
John Fardy tell us about a new expansive portrait of the life and music of Billy Joel, exploring the love, loss, and personal struggles that fuel his songwriting. A new two part documentary called Billy Joel and so it goes is featured in this week's Boxed.
Jul 24, 2025 • 10min
Best-selling author, Steve Cavanagh on this new book!
Former lawyer and international best-selling author, Steve Cavanagh, joined Pat on the show to chat about his new thriller ‘two kinds of stranger’, the ninth book of Cavanagh's renowned ‘Eddie Flynn’ series.
Jul 24, 2025 • 8min
UK Ministers planning tougher restrictions for e-scooter owners
E-scooters could be forced to carry a license and face firmer restrictions in the UK as ministers propose regulation plans. Should Ireland do the same? To discuss with Pat was Guests: Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor for the Sunday Independent and also Enda Brady, International Tv News Anchor at TRT World.
Jul 24, 2025 • 8min
How to treat Strimmer’s rash and Horsefly bites
As the summer brings sunshine and outdoor adventures, particular skin issues can arise. Strimmer’s rash and horse fly bites can wreak havoc on your outdoor activities. Selene Daly Tarpey, Nurse Tutor, discusses how Strimmer’s rash (phytophotodermatitis) and Horsefly (Clegg) bites appear and what we can do to treat them.
Jul 24, 2025 • 8min
The science of a four day week!
We should all go to a 4 day week! Science strongly supports the Four-day work week, benefiting workers and employees Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin tells us all.
Jul 24, 2025 • 8min
Jo Linehan on sustainability in the health care sectors
When it comes to assessing and reducing the impact of specific sectors, healthcare is rarely on the agenda. Unlike other industries and services, healthcare has traditionally been deemed essential, regardless of the environmental cost. Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland discuss this further with Pat.
