The Pat Kenny Show
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Jan 16, 2026 • 7min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
One pan Cod with tomato, red pepper, olives and potato, Spanish Baked eggs with Tomato, ST chorizo and parsley and a Sweet potato, spinach and goats cheese frittata. One pan meals to try this weekend and Gareth Mullins talks us through these recipes.
Jan 16, 2026 • 11min
We hear about the world first AI i tool kit!
World’s first research-backed intervention reduces harmful engagement with AI-generated explicit imagery. As the Grok AI-undressing controversy grows, researchers say user education must complement regulation and legislation. All to discuss with Dr Gillian Murphy, UCC School of Applied Psychology and research project Principal Investigator.
Jan 16, 2026 • 12min
Seán Binder is acquitted in a Greek court for people smuggling
After nearly seven years of uncertainty, Kerry man Seán Binder has been acquitted on charges of people smuggling avoiding twenty years in a Greek prison. Binder was one of twenty-three defendants set to face trial after volunteering to save refugees from drowning in the sea off Lesvos in Greece back in 2018.
Jan 16, 2026 • 5min
A look ahead to a busy weekend of sport
The Premier League is back this weekend and all eyes will be on Michael Carrick and Man United. The 44 year old was confirmed as head coach for the remainder of the season ahead of the Manchester derby this weekend. Back home, the All-Ireland Club senior football final takes place as Dingle hopes to secure their first title. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off the Ball looks ahead to a busy weekend of sport.
Jan 16, 2026 • 20min
Are you entitled to a UK pension?
The April 5 deadline is approaching for people living outside the UK to benefit from new rules for UK State Pension entitlements. If you have between 1 and 10 years of work in the UK, this is your last chance ever to get or top up a UK state pension.To bring us the details and information was John Ring Operations Director of XtraPension.
Jan 16, 2026 • 11min
Should pubs be open into the night during the World Cup?
With Ireland two must win matches away from World Cup qualification, should pubs be allowed to stay open late to accommodate the late start of any potential Ireland matches? Pat discusses this with Barry Heneghan TD, Independent, Dublin Bay North
Jan 15, 2026 • 9min
How tech can give elite sprinters a head start
Researchers at the University of Limerick are currently looking into the effectiveness of ‘super spike’ running shoes for Ireland’s elite sprinters ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Technology has been at the forefront of athletics since the Ancient Olympic Games. But even the simplest of inventions have received pushback from the conservative powers that be. Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill can tell us more
Jan 15, 2026 • 14min
Dr. Patrick Treacy on his new book!
Joining Pat this morning was the globally renowned, award-winning physician, Dr. Patrick Treacy. He joined Pat to chat about his new book 'Destinations, Medical Stories From Around The World. With a career spanning diverse roles across continents, the book shares captivating stories of vibrant cultures in both bustling cities and remote corners of the globe.
Jan 15, 2026 • 14min
Financial advice with Paul Merriman
Married people are better off financially due to tax breaks. But what are your options if you are co-habiting and something goes wrong. We get tips and advice from Paul Merriman CEO of Fairstone Ireland.
Jan 15, 2026 • 9min
The germs lurking around our everyday household items?
A recent survey showed that never cleaning your phone and scrolling while on the loo were amongst the top ten phone habits people want to kick. But how unhygienic is a dirty phone in the bathroom? and what other germs are lurking around our everyday household items? To tell us was Dr Orla Cahill, Lecturer in Microbiology and Allergen Management in Technological University Dublin.
