The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 1, 2025 • 18min
The lives of the Russian community living in Ireland
Simon Tierney has been meeting with the Russian community in Ireland and how they have dealt with the isolation of their country and the stigma of being a Russian living abroad since the invasion of Ukraine. Simon spoke to two Russians and a Ukrainian.in order to try and understand their predicament.
Jul 1, 2025 • 11min
Inflation has left many primary schools struggling financially.
Many parents are facing a hike in “voluntary” contributions as inflation has left many primary schools struggling financially. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Seamus Mulconry, General Secretary of The Catholic Primary School Association and also Peter Melrose, Primary School Teacher from Meath.
Jun 30, 2025 • 9min
Ask The Expert: On children's sleep
Are you having trouble getting your kids to sleep? Maybe it’s the brighter evenings now and they’re refusing to go to bed or maybe their nap times have become irregular. Our expert helping us today is Lucy Wolfe Sleep Expert.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
Jun 30, 2025 • 11min
Controversy surrounding Glastonbury continues to dominate the headlines
Controversy surrounding Glastonbury continues to dominate the headlines. UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer has led the public criticisms following punk duo bob vylan for chanting the of “death” to the Israeli military. To discuss further Anton was joined on the show by Georgie Prodromou, Political Editor with Bauer Media UK.
Jun 30, 2025 • 10min
What is a relationship review?
A relationship review could be exactly what a couple needs to communicate effectively and strengthen their connection. But what is a relationship review, and how can a couple go about conducting one? All to discuss with Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.
Jun 30, 2025 • 14min
Holiday prep advice with Pol Ó Conghaile Irish Independent travel editor
Join Pol Ó Conghaile, the Irish Independent Travel Editor, as he shares essential last-minute holiday tips. He offers savvy packing strategies to minimize luggage fees and navigate airline policies smoothly. Discover the importance of the EHIC card for health coverage abroad and how to use Revolut to dodge currency fees. Pol also emphasizes the need to check passport validity and pre-book car hire to avoid unwanted upsells. Get ready for stress-free travel with these expert insights!
Jun 30, 2025 • 10min
Calls for significant reforms to limit the number of dog attacks on livestock
The Irish Natural and Hill Farmers Association, or INHFAM, are for measures to be implemented to counter the mounting cases of dog attacks on livestock. The body are meeting with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture this week. For more on this we heard from ohn Joe Fitzgerald, INHFA Vice President.
Jun 30, 2025 • 12min
The team rowing around Ireland for charity
Four Wicklow men have set out to beat the Guinness world record for rowing around the island of Ireland. They’re trying to beat the previous record of 32 days and 7 hours. They’ve set off from the west coast and are on route around the island. 12 months of preparation, hard work and the support of their entire communities have helped them set sail to raise money for their local charities. Speaking from the Irish costal waters was Diarmuid Bhroin, Captain of the rowing team.
Jun 30, 2025 • 15min
GP retirements could cause ‘GP blackspots’ across the country
A new report to be published by the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill this morning will warn that there are areas across the country which face being GP blackspots due to GP retirements. Dr Deirdre Collins joined Anton this morning to discuss these concerns.
Jun 30, 2025 • 11min
“We need more gardaí Limerick is in trouble, and we all know it”
A local counsellor in Limerick is calling for more Gardaí to patrol the city so they can clamp down on crime and feuds. Counsellor Sarah Beasley from Aontú said at a metropolitan district meeting “we need more gardaí. Limerick is in trouble, and we all know it.” Sarah spoke to Anton this morning on the show.
