The Pat Kenny Show
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Jun 30, 2025 • 12min
When women are the main breadwinners
Many of our mothers and grandmothers will have had to give up work when they got married, but today in Ireland it's increasingly common for women to outearn their husbands. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on the rise of female breadwinners, and what it means for Irish finance and relationships:
Jun 30, 2025 • 14min
More candidates are emerging vying for Presidency
As the Presidential election draws nearer more and more candidates are emerging vying for presidency. Some are cautiously raising their hand, while others are staking heavy claim for the job. All to discuss with Anton and Fionnan Sheahan Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland editor of the Irish Independent at Mediahuis Ireland.
Jun 27, 2025 • 23min
Friday Forum looks back on the stories of week
Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Mayo, Senator Laura Harmon, Labour, Spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Disability, Cork and Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent joined Jonathan in studio today for our Friday Forum.
Jun 27, 2025 • 11min
Securng a mortgage as approvals hit record levels
Top tips on how to secure a mortgage as approvals hit record levels. Telling us all was Martina Hennessy, Managing Director of Doddl.
Jun 27, 2025 • 6min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins takes us through a sweet strawberry tart and Dubai chocolate chip cookies.
Jun 27, 2025 • 10min
Ireland could fall behind other countries regarding AI development
There are all calls for the government to take action and deal with the opportunities and risks associated with AI. As Ireland is at risk from falling behind other countries. Professor Barry O'Sullivan, School of Computer Science and It in University College Cork, and Member of The Government’s AI Advisory Council discussed this further with Jonathan this morning on the show.
Jun 27, 2025 • 14min
Looking ahead to the Dublin Pride parade
Jenny Maguire President of Trinity College Dublin Student’s Union, Jamie Kenny Co-CEO Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride and Colm O’Gorman look ahead to the Dublin Pride Parade.
Jun 27, 2025 • 7min
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
The football All Ireland Quarter Finals are this weekend in Croke Park. Ireland's Dan Sheehan will guide the Lions down under to take on Western Force. All this and more on this weekend’s sports with Colm Boohig.
Jun 27, 2025 • 15min
Ireland is to join a €150 billion EU defence plan
Ireland is to join a €150 billion EU defense plan that will allow member states to acquire military equipment to rearm against Russia. We discuss this and more with Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst.
Jun 27, 2025 • 7min
Jeff Bezos wedding celebrations in Venice
Wedding celebrations begin for Jeff Bezos as he gets ready to tie the knot with TV presenter Lauren Sanchez. 200 guests in Venice are getting ready to celebrate the tech-multi billionaire’s wedding. Nick Pisa, Senior Global Reporter with the Daily Mail tells us about the big day.
