The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 7, 2025 • 9min
A look back on a busy weekend of sport
It was a blockbuster weekend in sport as Tipperary defeated Kilkenny in a nail baiting All Ireland Senior Hurling final yesterday. Tipperary will now face cork in the hurling final after they dominated against Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday. Also, English amateur Lottie Woad won the KPMG Women's Irish Open by six shots after Sunday's final round. Over in Wimbledon, as the top seeds fall Alcaraz and Sab Alenka are one step closer to getting a Wimbledon title.Cathal Mullaney Broadcaster with Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.
Jul 7, 2025 • 15min
Teacher ‘supply crisis’ for new school year
Over 1800 teaching posts still vacant ahead of the new school year. We ask why and how the shortage will impact students come September. All to discuss with Paul Crone, director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.
Jul 7, 2025 • 10min
Motor insurance premiums will rise further!
Drivers have been warned that motor insurance premiums will rise further after a massive surge in claims. Ivan discusses this further with Tracy Sheridan, Alliance for Insurance Reform board member, Member of Play, Activity & Leisure Ireland (PALI).
Jul 4, 2025 • 27min
This week's Friday Forum discusses college fees and more
Joining Ivan on this week's Friday Forum was Maeve O’Connell TD, Fine Gael, Dublin Rathdown, Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin, Galway West, Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. Also Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times.
Jul 4, 2025 • 12min
Donald Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed through congress
Donald Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed through congress yesterday and will head to his desk to become law today. Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD Scott Lucas brings us full analysis of the Bill and what effect it might have on America.
Jul 4, 2025 • 10min
Denmark has made military service compulsory for women
Denmark has made military service compulsory for women for the first time, marking a significant shift in the Scandinavian nation's defence policy. We get the details from Patrick Bury, Senior Security Lecturer at The University Of Bath, Former NATO Analyst and Army Officer.
Jul 4, 2025 • 6min
4th of July Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins takes us through a Buttermilk chicken burger and BBQ Pork ribs to celebrate the 4th of July.
Jul 4, 2025 • 18min
The CopenPay initiative!
This summer in Copenhagen a new scheme offers you something free, if you pick up rubbish. The CopenPay initiative offers around 100 activities in exchange for free or reduced prices on a selection of experiences, from museums to meals out. So should Dublin City Council introduced something similar? Newstalk Henry McKean finds out.
Jul 4, 2025 • 12min
Flight cancellations due to strikes by French air traffic controllers
Ryanair have cancelled a number of flights today due to strikes by French air traffic controllers. This is the second day of planned industrial action that is said to have affected up to 30,000 passengers across both days. We discuss this effects of the strike with Eoghan Corry Air and Travel Magazine Editor.
Jul 4, 2025 • 13min
Calls for the protection of Ireland’s endangered sea birds
Birdwatch Ireland wants the Government to officially designate key locations around and off the coast of Ireland as protected areas. For more on this Ivan spoke to Oonagh Duggan, Head of Advocacy at Birdwatch Ireland.
