The Pat Kenny Show
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Jan 2, 2026 • 8min
Investigations continue into the tragic fire in Switzerland
Investigations continue into the tragic fire that tore through a bar in a Swiss ski resort that killed 40 people and injured at least 115 people. Joining Pat with the latest on the tragic fire was Julia Hamilton a Switzerland based reporter.
Jan 2, 2026 • 11min
Are you going alcohol-free for January?
After weeks of celebrations, late nights, and maybe one too many glasses raised, January often brings a moment to pause. Dry January encourages people to go alcohol-free for 31 days, raising questions about our drinking habits and the impact alcohol has on our health. Joining Pat to discuss further was Catríona Redmond, Columnist with the Irish Examiner and Malie Coyne, Clinical Psychologist, Author, Broadcaster.
Jan 2, 2026 • 5min
We look ahead to the weekend’s sporting action
We look ahead to the weekend’s sporting action. The Premier League is back to the weekend after a series of stalemates on Thursday. Inter-provincial rugby action today as Ulster play Munster. all-Ireland club football semi-final. A final to look forward to on Saturday at the Alexander Palace. Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off the Ball brings us all the details
Jan 2, 2026 • 17min
Call on the government to rethink short-term letting crackdown
Michael Healy Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, is calling for the government to have a “serious rethink” of the planned crackdown on short-term letting.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 10min
New destinations for the channel tunnel across Europe
Eoghan Corry, a travel writer and editor of Travel Extra, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of European rail travel. They dive into the recent power failure affecting Channel Tunnel services and discuss the operational challenges it presents. Corry highlights Eurostar's planned expansions into France, Germany, and the Netherlands, while also exploring the impact of low-cost airlines on travel choices. The conversation touches on the joys of train travel, including links to Disneyland Paris, and the advantages of Spain's high-speed rail network.
Jan 1, 2026 • 1h 4min
Henry’s Happy New Year!
Start the New Year with Henry McKean and special guests!
Dec 31, 2025 • 13min
Handling all the waste from Christmas week!
Emmet was joined on the show this morning by Colin O'Byrne Spokesperson for VOICE who gave advice on handling all the waste from the Christmas season.
Dec 31, 2025 • 16min
Dee Reddy on some of the best podcasts of 2025
Dee Reddy Entertainment Journalist and Podcaster joined Emmet this morning to recommend some of the best podcasts of 2025.
Dec 31, 2025 • 14min
The political temperature heading into 2026
Electoral changes and the political temperature heading into 2026. Emmet discuss this and more with Art O’Leary CEO of Electoral Commission.
Dec 30, 2025 • 12min
The pressure on having New Year's resolutions
With the new year just around corner, for some its time to start a fresh but with others there that its a time for anxiety and stress. So with all the pressure to live your best life, do we just need to fake it till we make it?All to chat about with Psychotherapist Enda Murphy.
