The Pat Kenny Show
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Jan 13, 2026 • 11min
Do saunas actually boost your health?
January is usually the time when many of us decide to embrace a healthier lifestyle, whether it's cutting out the booze, joining the gym or even going for a sauna. Saunas have become increasingly popular over the last yea,r with more people trying to make healthier choices, but do they actually boost your health? Pat was joined by Dr Heather Massey, associate professor of extreme environments and physiology at the University of Portsmouth, to discuss.
Jan 13, 2026 • 13min
Will a Farage clause protect the EU from financial fallout in UK trade deals?
It’s been over nine years since the UK voted to leave the EU, yet both parties are still working on various trade agreements. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in the midst of negotiating an agricultural deal and while some see it as the UK edging closer to the EU, politicians worry what a Farage premiership will do to the already fraught relations between the two blocs. Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary, University of London, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
Jan 12, 2026 • 12min
Ask The Expert: On microneedling
: Dermatologist Dr Rosemary Coleman is our Monday Expert and tells us all about microneedling. T he procedure that involves creating multiple, controlled micro-injuries in the skin with devices embedded with fine needles.
Jan 12, 2026 • 7min
Support is a set of behaviours, choices, and ways of showing up
We talk a lot about “support”, but what do we actually mean by it? We use the word support all the time, but rarely stop to define it. In real life, support isn’t a slogan or a phrase. It’s a set of behaviours, choices, and ways of showing up. And it looks different depending on what someone is going through.Stephaine Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, and host of the Tough Love Podcast explains all.
Jan 12, 2026 • 10min
What is the news Garmin’s emergency autoland
On Saturday, 20 December 2025, Garmin’s emergency autoland was used for the first time in a real-world emergency situation. The emergency autoland system is designed to take control of an aircraft in the event of pilot incapacitation and safely land at a nearby airfield. We discuss further with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.
Jan 12, 2026 • 6min
How to escape dating app fatigue!
In an age of an online world an increasing amount of people are looking to find love behind screens. Naturally enough, this is leading to burnout and fatigue when it comes to dating apps. But what is a single person to do? Pat chats to Emma Kehoe, Life Coach and host of All Of The Above podcast.
Jan 12, 2026 • 11min
What are the new cars for 2026?
Helmets for e-scooter riders may become compulsory to reduce serious injuries. More than 9,000 people were 'no shows' for driving tests last year and what are the new car for 2026.All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.
Jan 12, 2026 • 14min
Josh Crosbie speaks to the residents of Greenland
Donald Trump's ambitions for Greenland are to be discussed at a meeting between the US, Greenland and Denmark this week. The US President ramped up his war of words in recent days, saying he will take the territory 'whether they like it or not' Our report Josh Crosbie is in Greenland and joined Pat this morning on the show.
Jan 12, 2026 • 8min
A look back on the weekend of sport
Problems for Manchester United continue to build as the club lost 2-1 against Brighton in the FA cup under Darren Fletcher. Meanwhile in rugby, Leinster managed to secure a win over La Rochelle in the URC after a dramatic eighty minutes.
Jan 12, 2026 • 12min
A plan to overhaul the states' asylum system
The Minister for Justice is expected to bring a bill to cabinet to overhaul the states' asylum system. One of the many new changes includes new plans proposed by Jim O'Callaghan that will see refugee families having to wait three years before bringing spouses and children to IrelandPat discusses this further with Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central and party spokesperson for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration..
