The Pat Kenny Show
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Mar 3, 2025 • 22min
Irelands first co-housing project for middle agers is unveiled!
Log Cabin owners hear they may face an extra property tax while Irelands first co-housing project for middle agers is unveiled! We hear the views of our housing panel. Joining Pat this morning was Barbara Scully, broadcaster and author, Dr Lorcan Sir, Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin and also Karl Deeter Karl Deeter, founder of onlineapplication.com.
Mar 3, 2025 • 7min
Travel with Pól: Marvelous travel destinations that Northern Ireland has to offer
Pól Ó Conghaile joins us to discuss the many marvelous travel destinations that Northern Ireland has to offer. From a road trip along the Causeway Coast to sleeping in Bubble Domes in Fermanagh, Pól gives us his top travel recommendations. All with thanks to Ryanair.
Mar 3, 2025 • 14min
Who won big at the Oscars?
Anora is the shock winner at last night’s Oscars ceremony. Dee Reddy joined Pat in studio to recap on all the big moments from the 97th Academy Awards.
Mar 3, 2025 • 23min
The fallout from the clash between Zelensky and Trump
Following that shocking meeting between Zelensky and Trump last Friday. The Fallout from the scenes we witnessed in the Oval Office continues. For more on this Pat spoke to Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute, UCD and Pat Leahy Political editor with the Irish Times.
Feb 28, 2025 • 20min
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum
A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Anton today in studio was Catherine Ardagh Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin South Central, Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal East and Party Whip and Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with The Irish Independent.
Feb 28, 2025 • 15min
Dennis Okwera Founder of Lumule Foundation
We hear the incredibly story of Dennis Okwera ,from escaping abduction to building schools and hospitals in his hometown. Joining Anton this morning on the show was Dennis Okwera Founder of Lumule Foundation.
Feb 28, 2025 • 11min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks through pancakes ahead of pancake Tuesday.
Feb 28, 2025 • 7min
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
A look ahead to the weekend of sport with Colm Boohig from Off The Ball.
Feb 28, 2025 • 8min
Why some social media stars are making content you hate!
A new wave of social media users has emerged who specialise in making content you hate. So what makes this so popular? We discuss this with psychotherapist Richard Hogan.
Feb 28, 2025 • 14min
Only 23 Gardaí were assigned to Roads Policing last year
Only 23 Gardaí were assigned to Roads Policing last year, despite the Commissioner promising to appoint 75. It comes in a year in which 174 people lost their lives on Irish roads. Newstalk’s Alex Rowley reports.
