The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 22, 2025 • 10min
Why has Brexit been a disaster for British travelers?
Travel requirements for British citizens visiting the E.U. are changing as part of the new entry-exit system. Travellers will see the introduction of the European travel information and authorization scheme (Etias). British holidaymakers will need to apply online and pay a fee of €20, before travelling within the E.U. We discuss further with Simon Calder, Travel correspondent with The Independent UK.
Jul 22, 2025 • 9min
France Prime Minister suggested abolishing two public holidays
There is uproar in France after their Prime Minister, Francois Bayrou, suggested abolishing two public holidays as part of a €43.9 billion budget saving plan. Will this plan happen? All to discuss with Elaine Cobbe, Paris based journalist.
Jul 22, 2025 • 14min
What will the last day of Cabinet bring?
The Government are set to present the details on the National Development Plan, alongside the Economic Summer Statement, on the final day of Cabinet. Sean Defoe looks ahead to the last day of the Cabinet before the summer break.
Jul 21, 2025 • 17min
Prisons across the country are at maximum capacity
Irish prisons are considering housing inmates in public spaces. This comes as prisons across the country are at maximum capacity and experiencing a “crisis level of overcrowding”. To discuss this we are joined by, Saoirse Brady, Executive Director with the Irish Penal Reform Trust and by Cormac O’Keeffe, Security Correspondent at the Irish Examiner.
Jul 21, 2025 • 16min
Six months into the Trump administration!
Six months into the Trump administration and there is no sign of a slowdown of news from the White House. Donald Trump has issued at $10bn lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal following its reporting of a letter they say Trump sent to Jeffery Epstein for his 50th birthday. We cover that and more with Larry Donnelly.
Jul 21, 2025 • 9min
Ask The Expert: Avril Murphy Allen, Interior Designer and Artist
Avril Murphy Allen, Interior Designer and Artist was our expert today. Avril gave advice on how to master the art of outdoor living by choosing the right garden furniture.
Jul 21, 2025 • 9min
Keep your shirt and shoes on in Portofino!
Portofino, a small coastal town in the Italian Riveria, is a popular British tourist spot. Over the weekend, the town mayor signed an ordinance that will see holidaymakers banned from walking barefoot and shirtless, having picnics, consuming alcohol on the streets, and many more. Nick Pisa Senior Global Reporter with the Daily Mail tell us about the news tourist rules.
Jul 21, 2025 • 7min
The shadow fleet vessels sailing through Irish-controlled waters
There has been an overwhelming rise in the sum of sanctioned Russian ships, known as shadow fleet vessels, sailing through Irish-controlled waters. The alarming trend has caused the Defence Forces and Department of Transport to escalate monitoring of these vessels as they pass Ireland. With more on this Pat spoke to Cathal Berry, Former TD and Former Member of the Defence Forces.
Jul 21, 2025 • 23min
Hospitals across Gaza are overwhelmed by the daily mass casualties
Hospitals across Gaza are overwhelmed by the daily mass casualties from targeted Israeli attacks. Foreign medics, including teams from the Red Cross, are on the ground providing urgent care. One of those medics is Irish physiotherapist, Rieke Hayes, who is just back from Gaza. Rieke has volunteered in disaster zones across the world since 2017. Rieke along with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University gave Pat an update on the situation there.
Jul 21, 2025 • 9min
A look back on a busy weekend of sport!
Tipperary were crowned the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling finals. Cork failed to bring home the trophy after 20 years since their last win. In golf, it was a disappointing win for Rory McIlroy as he lost out to the Open Championship to Scottie Scheffler.We speak to Tommy Rooney, Off The Ball’s GAA Correspondent and also Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.
