The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Jun 17, 2025 • 11min
Henry McKean meets the zookeepers at Dublin Zoo
Henry McKean went out first thing with the zookeepers and met the red pandas, sea lions and penguins just as Dublin Zoo opened its doors to the public.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.
Jun 17, 2025 • 14min
How is the tourism sector preparing for their busiest time of the year?
Now that we are well and truly into summer, its the time of year when businesses all preparing for the influx of visitors far and wide. But despite CSO figures showing a drop in tourism earlier this year, industry experts are expecting a boom of North American visitors this summer.But how is the tourism sector preparing for their busiest time of the year? All to discuss with Lorraine Sweeney Hotelier and business woman and Eoghan O'Mara Walsh, Chief Executive of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.
Jun 17, 2025 • 10min
Looking after the elephants at Dublin Zoo
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to look after the elephants at Dublin Zoo? From training them to giving them pedicures, elephants can be very high maintenance. Christina Murphy is the Elephant Team Leader at Dublin Zoo and she told Pat what that’s like. Also joining us is Jenny Dunne, Head of Commercial Operations who is going to talk to us about all the upcoming events happening here at Dublin Zoo from the Zoorassic Trail Takeover to their first ever Run for Wildlife.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.
Jun 17, 2025 • 16min
Some of the surprising pieces of history of the Phoenix Park
John A McCullen, former superintendent of Phoenix Park and author of two volumes on its history, reveals the park's rich past. He discusses its origins as a royal park in 1662 and surprising proposals to transform it into an airport. McCullen dives into gripping tales of historical murders, including the assassination of Lord Cavendish, and explores the park's crucial roles during world wars. He shares insights into its military legacy and ongoing efforts to preserve its unique cultural significance, making it a cherished national landmark.
Jun 17, 2025 • 18min
A look at all the main stories of the day!
The interest in news among young Irish adults remains high but all age groups showed a major concern in fake news. Private hospitals are now getting 60 per cent of public funds to reduce public waiting lists and budget 2026 negotiations get delayed due to Trumps trade threats. Pat was joined by Political Reporter with the Irish Independent and Indo Daily podcast presenter Tabitha Monahan and Editor Business Post Daniel McConnell to discuss these stories and lots more.The show was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB’s 1600 EV chargers across Ireland – giving you the freedom to go further.
Jun 16, 2025 • 9min
Ask The Expert: On mortgages
Irish mortgage rates are on average the fifth highest across the 19 states in the Euro Zone, there is a new flex mortgage with Avant and the ECB rate is now 2% but will it go lower? Our expert today was Sean Corbett, Director of SYS Mortgages.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
Jun 16, 2025 • 12min
Interesting new data from CyberSafe Kids
New research shows that almost half of eight-year-olds in less-advantaged own a smart phone in comparison to those in more middle-class areas. The data from CyberSafe Kids also show that children from lower-income backgrounds have a higher level of exposure to harm than their peers in better-off districts.We discuss the findings with Stella O’Malley, psychotherapist and author of What Your Teen is Trying to Tell You and also Alex Cooney, CEO and co-founder of CyberSafeKids.
Jun 16, 2025 • 21min
Just why can’t we build anything?
From the Metro to Dublin Bus to off shore wind farms and housing, why can’t we build anything and what is the problem? To discuss with Pat was Orla Hegarty, Architect and Assistant Professor at UCD and Karl Deeter, Director at Irish Mortgage Brokers.
Jun 16, 2025 • 9min
How to complain when you get bad service?
Complaining about bad service can be difficult for many reasons, emotional social, and of course, practical so how should we complain? All to discuss with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.
Jun 16, 2025 • 10min
How Joyceans are celebrating Bloomsday!
Today is Bloomsday, celebrating the James Joyce’s Ulysses. There are many traditions that have formed from this literary work mapping out Dublin. From buying bars of lemon soap, visiting the James Joyce Centre and tucking into offal. Wee sent our reporter Bella Finn to find out how Joyceans are celebrating.
