Home Podcasts The Pat Kenny Show
The Pat Kenny Show

The Pat Kenny Show

Newstalk 8299 Episodes Jul 12, 2026

Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.

Episodes

Pat's Sunday Paper Review July 12th Jul 12, 2026 00:15:33 Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor for ⁠The Irish Times.
Author Jane Casey on ‘Everything She Didn’t Say’ Jul 12, 2026 00:08:57 Jane Casey has garnered millions of fans for her detective fiction series of books featuring the character Meave Kerrigan but her new novel ‘Everything She Didn’t Say’, which hits the bookshops on July 16th, steps away from Meave’s world. Jane joins Pat to discuss.
What does the future hold for Unionism? Jul 12, 2026 00:12:38 It’s July 12th, the highlight of Northern Ireland’s marching season. Traditionally it is a day of celebration for the loyalist community, but following a tumultuous couple of years, culminating in last month’s conviction of former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson for the gravest of sex offences, many unionists feel they have little reason this year to bang the drum. To consider what this all means for
The sporting weekend with OTB’s John Duggan Jul 12, 2026 00:09:17 The World Cup semi-finals are now set after a weekend packed with drama, Mayo are through to the All-Ireland Football Final with Dublin and Kerry still to battle for the other spot this afternoon, and Ireland continue their Nations Championship campaign with another bonus-point win. To look back on another packed sporting weekend, Pat is joined by Off the Ball's John Duggan.
Ukraine War: Is Russia finally on the backfoot? Jul 12, 2026 00:07:22 Russian advances on the battlefield are slowing, casualties are mounting, Ukrainian drones are striking deep inside Russia, and even Moscow’s ability to sustain the war effort is being questioned. So, is the momentum beginning to shift against Putin, or is this simply another chapter in a long and brutal war of attrition? Joining Pat to discuss is Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for France
Irish Gardaí on peacekeeping duty in Cyprus Jul 12, 2026 00:10:39 Newstalk reporter Alex Rowley reports from the UN “Green Line”, the buffer zone that still separates the Greek Cypriot south from the Turkish-controlled north, and explains how the crossing points work and what life is like along the line.
What is killing Dungarvan Bay’s Oysters each August? Jul 11, 2026 00:08:57 Water is central to life in Ireland but keeping it clean is proving a growing challenge. Pat speaks to Cliona Mhic Giolla Chuda, general manager of Waterford Oysters in Dungarvan & Caroline Doherty, Irish Times Science and Climate Correspondent, as the industry faces possible ruin after three catastrophic die-offs in the last seven years.
US-Iran ceasefire in limbo: What happens next? Jul 11, 2026 00:19:02 The ceasefire that ended the U.S.-Iran war now appears to be hanging by a thread after fresh American strikes, Iranian retaliation, and president Trump's suggestion that the peace agreement may be dead, all of which comes as Washington also faces a political battle over funding the conflict and questions about whether the United States can avoid being drawn into another prolonged Middle East crisi
Luke O’Neill on Gastritis Jul 11, 2026 00:06:35 Joining Pat to discuss the auto-immune disease ‘Gastritis’ is Dr Luke O’Neill.
Ryanair window blowout: How did it happen? Jul 11, 2026 00:08:59 What began as a routine Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany turned into a mid-air emergency when a cabin window was dislodged after an apparent engine failure, causing rapid decompression and leaving one passenger partially sucked out of the aircraft before fellow travellers pulled him back to safety. The incident has raised fresh questions about aircraft safety, maintenance, and just how close
Neither Confirm Nor Deny: British Intelligence, Lawless Agent Running and the Suppression of Truth Jul 11, 2026 00:18:28 John Ware’s introduction to the Troubles in Northern Ireland was as a local newspaper reporter from Worcester in the 70s, sent to report on the ‘local lads’ stationed in Ulster. Over the years his reports on BBC’s Panorama delved into the darker side of the war. His new book 'Neither Confirm Nor Deny: British Intelligence, Lawless Agent Running and the Suppression of Truth' focuses on th
Gareth Mullins with some zesty lemon-inspired summer recipes Jul 11, 2026 00:07:12 From a wonderfully simple lemon posset that’s perfect for feeding a crowd at a garden party to a beautifully light and zesty lemon cake that’s always guaranteed to go down well, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Anantara Hotel joins Pat with some beautiful lemon-inspired recipes.

Recommended