The Pat Kenny Show
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Feb 20, 2025 • 11min
Germany goes to the polls this Sunday
Germany goes to the polls in a snap election called by Chancellor Olaf Scholz this Sunday. It’s expected to be a historic result for the far right, though no one is expected to go into government with them. Berlin Correspondent at The Irish Times Derek Scally brings us up to speed.
Feb 20, 2025 • 14min
Blanket pay rises for all workers may be a thing of the past
Blanket pay rises for all workers may be a thing of the past according to Morgan McKinley, with companies focusing pay rises for the most in demand roles. Peter Cosgrove, MD of Futurewise and Future of Work Expert joined Pat on the show to discuss this further.
Feb 19, 2025 • 7min
Healthy breakfast with high protein or high fibre?
It’s meant to be the most important meal of the day, but what is the best option for breakfasting like a king or queen? Orla Walsh Dietician at Orla Walsh Nutrition tell us.
Feb 19, 2025 • 12min
Planning rules for cabins and modular homes are to be relaxed
Planning rules for cabins and modular homes are to be relaxed to increase housing options while new Dublin €402k apartments hit the market as “affordable homes”. We discuss this and more with Karl Deeter CEO of onlineapplication.com.
Feb 19, 2025 • 14min
‘Follow me, I’m delicious’ Garron Noone!
‘Follow me, I’m delicious’ that’s the tagline of comedian and social media star Garron Noone who has amassed over 1.7m followers on both Instagram on TikTok. Garron joins us to talk his fondness for tea and passion for when people make it wrong along with journey to where he is today.
Feb 19, 2025 • 7min
Green Scene: A baby shark was born with no dad
Today on Green Scene, evolution in flies, and the unusual circumstances of how a baby shark was born with no dad. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.
Feb 19, 2025 • 9min
Diarmuid Gavin's gardening stories: King Billy’s Garden
Imagine stepping into a garden where power, politics, and artistry collide. A place where kings and queens once walked, where war and diplomacy shaped the very landscape, and where a hidden tunnel of green shielded a queen from he relentless summer sun. This is Het Loo, the Dutch palace of William of Orange and Queen Mary, a Baroque masterpiece built in an era when gardens were not just for pleasure but for power.Diarmuid Gavin tells us the story of these wonderful gardens and palace.
Feb 19, 2025 • 12min
The movies inspired by Saturday Night Live skits
Dee Reddy looks at some of the movies inspired by Saturday Night Live skits on the week the show turns 50! Anchorman, Blue Brothers and Wayne’s World all feature with roots in the late night sketch comedy show.
Feb 19, 2025 • 14min
Just how many e scooter fines have been issued?
In this week’s Commuter Slot with Conor Faughan. We look at the level of fines for e scooters and ask if its improving the situation. We highlight the 4th petrol and diesel price hike in a row and we examine why 70% of people would give up their car if they had a better public transport option.
Feb 19, 2025 • 23min
President Zelensky left out of peace talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss peace in Ukraine, without Ukraine present. So what next? Pat discusses this and more with Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University Paul Rogers and also former member of the Defence Forces Cathal Berry.
