The Pat Kenny Show
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Episodes
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Dec 20, 2024 • 14min
Need your christmas parcels on time? find out how an post is making it happen this holiday season!
Anna McHugh, Head of Communications with An Post joined Pat to talk all things an post.
Dec 20, 2024 • 14min
Looking after your gut over Christmas indulgence – when you need to worry
As the festive season fills our plates, how can you care for your gut while enjoying the indulgences? and how can you distinguish between cramps and pains related to Christmas excess from more serious conditions? Deirdre O’Donovan - Consultant Gastroenterologist joined Pat with the answers.
Dec 20, 2024 • 8min
UK soldiers poised to train troops in Ukraine
UK soldiers are poised to train troops in Ukraine. To discuss Pat was joined by Duncan Bullivant, Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory
Dec 20, 2024 • 8min
Rosslare Europort bears brunt of Holyhead closure
Chaos in Rosslare in the wake of Holyhead closure—what’s being done?To answer that Pat was joined by Ger Carthy, Wexford Councillor
Dec 20, 2024 • 11min
Friday food with Gareth Mullins
Glazing your Ham, nailing the turkey, getting the drinks just right and all the sides for a delicious family meal Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel joined Pat with all the tips.
Dec 20, 2024 • 8min
Weekend sport preview with Colm Boohig
Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off the Ball discusses this weekend’s sport as after a two-week hiatus from the URC, the weekend brings two Irish derbies. Ulster will host Munster, while Connacht travels to the Aviva to face Leinster. There is also plenty of Premier League action, where top of the table Liverpool favours their chances in away game against Tottenham.
Dec 20, 2024 • 7min
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy ordered to wear electronic tag after corruption ruling
Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to wear an electronic tag after corruption ruling. Appeals court confirms verdict against former French president for corruption and influence peddling. Lara Marlowe, Paris-based journalist and author joined Pat with the latest.
Dec 20, 2024 • 13min
Aviation story round-up with Kevin Byrne
Kevin Byrne retired lieutenant colonel & airport safety & security expert joined Pat for a roundup of the aviation stories.
Dec 19, 2024 • 10min
Boxed: Black Doves
This week on Boxed John looks at Black Doves.
Dec 19, 2024 • 4min
Out about tips for the weekend
Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, Travel and Food content creator joined Pat with her Out about tips for the weekend.
