The Pat Kenny Show
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Mar 8, 2026 • 15min
Concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht.
A protest took place outside the Dáil earlier in the week, highlighting concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, visited the Gaeltacht in west Kerry to meet with the locals, and he joins Pat in studio to discuss.
Mar 7, 2026 • 10min
Brunch inspiration with Gareth Mullins
With Mother's Day fast approaching, resident chef, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to talk all things brunch.
Mar 7, 2026 • 9min
Ask the Expert: Dermatology
Pat is joined by Nikki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist and photodermatology specialist, for this week’s Ask the Expert.
Mar 7, 2026 • 6min
How much stress do you take on in your everyday life?
How much stress do you take on in your everyday life, and what effect does this stress have on your body's ageing? For more on this, Pat is joined by Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College.
Mar 7, 2026 • 12min
Nuns seeking €40m from sale of Dublin property
On Wednesday, we heard that nuns are seeking €40 million for the sale of a landmark Dublin 4 property. Located on a site immediately adjacent to St Vincent’s University and private hospitals on Merrion Road, the 13.47-acre site was established by Religious Sisters of Charity in 1868. Joining Pat to discuss this further is Maeve O'Rourke, Senior Lecturer in Human Rights Law, Irish Centre for Human Rights, School of Law, University of Galway.
Mar 7, 2026 • 41min
Anthony Scaramucci on the Iran War & the state of American foreign policy
The world is watching with bated breath as tensions in the Middle East escalate dramatically. With ongoing U.S. and allied operations against targeted facilities in Iran and shifting leadership dynamics after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pat sits down with former White House communications director, now best-known as a co-host of ‘The Rest is Politics US, ’ Anthony Scaramucci.
Mar 7, 2026 • 19min
Iran War Week Two: What’s the latest?
Israel has announced a new wave of "broad-scale" strikes on Tehran as US President Donald Trump said only Iran's unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war. Joining Pat to discuss further are Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 News International Editor and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.
Mar 7, 2026 • 6min
Ireland v Wales Six Nations Review with Devin Toner
Devin Toner, former Ireland international lock known for his lineout prowess, breaks down Ireland's tight win over Wales. He discusses Wales' physicality and defensive resilience. He weighs up the value of the win, depth at 10 and Harry Doak's chance. He highlights standout contributors and previews recovery and a tactical build-up for Scotland.
Mar 6, 2026 • 53sec
The Pat Kenny Show is back!
The Pat Kenny Show is back!It’s business as usual every Saturday and Sunday morning between 10 and 12, noon, with the same in-depth analysis, a host of familiar faces, and the same lively debates.This weekend, the lineup is box office, as Pat will be joined by Anthony Scaramucci, Barry Keoghan, Devin Toner, Willie Mullins, Professor Luke O’Neill, and more.Listen live between 10 and 12 noon, this Saturday and Sunday or listen back to the podcasts on Newstalk.com or on the GoLoud app.
Mar 6, 2026 • 13min
Ask the Expert: Tips when taking your driving test
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Our Monday expert is RSA ADI Driving Instructor and author of Pass your Driving Test in Ireland Kathleen Comerford.
