The Pat Kenny Show
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Nov 18, 2024 • 10min
Travel with Pól: Best Christmas markets
Christmas is just over five weeks away, and the scents of mulled wine and roast chestnuts are about to take over cities all over Europe. Irish Independent Travel Editor, Pól Ó Conghaile, is here to talk Christmas markets.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Nov 18, 2024 • 10min
Is the ‘free HRT scheme really free?
Is the ‘Free HRT scheme really free? Pat discusses this with Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist, Health Advocate, and host of ‘A WonderCare Podcast’.
Nov 18, 2024 • 22min
Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman
After five years in Government, the Green Party are looking for five more. Their leader, Roderic O’Gorman joins us in studio to take us through their pitch for government.
Nov 18, 2024 • 13min
It’s International Fraud Awareness Week
It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, and we’ve teamed up with Bank of Ireland to help educate and inform how to protect our online profiles and land the simple message: Stop Think Check. Joining Pat on the show this morning to discuss how you can keep safe online was Dr Mary Aiken, Professor of Cyberpsychology.For more information go to www.Security Zone - Bank of Ireland Group Website
Nov 18, 2024 • 13min
President Biden gives permission for Ukraine to use US missiles
US President Joe Biden has given permission for Ukraine to use US missiles to hit inside Russian Territory.EU Jean Monet Chair at the Department of Government and Politics in University College Cork UCC analyses the decision.
Nov 18, 2024 • 13min
Josh Crosbie speaks to voters in Kilkenny!
Newstalk Report Josh Crosbie is on the road again finding out what voters’ main concerns are across the country. Today Josh spoke to voters in Kilkenny.
Nov 15, 2024 • 39min
Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week!
The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week. We look at the state of the parties one-week into the election, the immigration debate, and reaction to the newly announced US Cabinet.All to discuss with our panel. Joining Pat this morning was Kevin Doyle Head of News Mediahuis , Jim O’Callaghan from Dublin Bay South, Sinead O’ Carroll Editor The Journal and also Louise O’Reilly from Dublin Fingal West.
Nov 15, 2024 • 12min
The latest from on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon
Israel is continuing its ground offensive and airstrikes in Lebanon. Attacks are also continuing in Gaza. We get the latest from on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon with James Elder from UNICEF.
Nov 15, 2024 • 10min
A look ahead to the weekend of sport!
Following the Finland game last night, Ireland takes on England on Sunday while the Irish rugby takes on Argentina tonight.Rob Kearney will preview tonight’s game while Colm Boohig looks at the rest of the weekend’s sport.
Nov 15, 2024 • 8min
A new health insurer has entered the Irish market
A new health insurer has entered the Irish market and plans to undercut rivals with competitive plans. Level Health launches today and here with all the details is Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover (A Lockton Company).
