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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. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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MICK CLIFFORD'S BOOK ON GROWING UP IN THE KERRY GAA

2026/10/26

MICK’S NEW BOOK – THERE I LONG TO BE - FOCUSES ON THE ROLE GAELIC FOOTBALL PLAYED, AND CONTINUES TO PLAY, IN HIS LIFE AS A KERRYMAN, NOW LIVING IN DUBLIN.

CHEF GARETH MULLINS' HALLOWE'EN TREATS

2026/10/26

GARETH MULLINS, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT ANANTARA THE MARKER DUBLIN AND FORBES STREET RESTAURANT SERVES UP SOME FUN RECIPES FOR HALLOWE'EN BARMBRACK AND CUP-CAKES

FRANCE'S ONGOING STREET PROTESTS

2026/10/26

FRANCE PROTESTS INTRO: FRANCE IS BRACING FOR ANOTHER WEEKEND OF PROTESTS AFTER LAST WEEKEND’S DEMONSTRATIONS DESCENDED INTO RIOTING, LOOTING AND THE DESTRUCTION OF BUSINESSES AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS. VETERAN FRANCE CORRESPONDENT, JOHN LICHFIELD, SPEAKS TO PAT.

SHARON SHANNON'S NEW ALBUM

2026/10/26

CELEBRATED TRADITIONAL MUSICIAN SHARON SHANNON SPEAKS TO PAT ABOUT HER FORTHCOMING ALBUM, AND SHARES FOND MEMORIES OF HER LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP WITH DÓNAL LUNNY, WHO DIED JUST THE DAY BEFORE THIS INTERVIEW.

REGENERATION OF INNER CITY DUBLIN

2026/10/25

INNER CITY DEVELOPMENT Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent Columnist INTRO: DUBLIN CITY CENTRE HAS LONG STRUGGLED WITH DERELICTION, ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND A LACK OF ACTIVITY. NOW, THERE ARE FRESH QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO REVITALISE O’CONNELL STREET, INCLUDING A PROPOSAL TO REVIEW SOCIAL WELFARE PAYMENTS AT THE GPO. BUT IS THE ANSWER MORE THAN JUST CLEANING UP ONE STREET? CONOR SKEHAN, SUNDAY INDEPENDENT COLUMNIST, JOINS PAT TO DISCUSS SOME OPTIONS.

Novi Sad tragedy sparks Serbia’s election shake-up

2026/10/25

Serbia goes to the polls in an election that could prove a real turning point after nearly 14 years of Aleksandar Vučić’s dominance. With a student-led movement emerging as a serious challenge amid anger over corruption and the state of democracy, Pat is joined by former UN diplomat and Sarajevo resident Garrett Patrick Kelly to unpack what’s driving the unrest.

Pat's Sunday Paper Review October 25th

2026/10/25

Pat is joined by Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor of the Irish Independent and Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland, to go through the Sunday papers and tease out what’s driving the week’s biggest stories.

Anti-semitism conference bookings cancelled by Dublin hotel

2026/10/25

AS PART OF IRELAND’S EU PRESIDENCY, THIS WEEK SAW AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ANTI-SEMITISM TAKE PLACE IN DUBLIN. THE CONFERENCE WAS DUE TO BE HOSTED IN THE HERBERT PARK HOTEL BUT, AFTER A PLANNING MEETING BETWEEN THE ORGANISERS AND THE HOTEL, THE HOTEL CANCELLED THE BOOKING WITHOUT A CLEAR REASON MAURICE COHEN, CHAIRMAN OF THE JEWISH REPRESENTITIVE COUNCIL OF IRELAND, EXPLAINS.

Israel Votes: Is the two-state solution dead?

2026/10/25

As Israel heads to the polls on Tuesday, Pat asks what’s become of the two-state solution and why, across much of the Knesset, support for a Palestinian state now seems to have all but evaporated. Sky News Middle East correspondent Adam Parsons joins Pat to unpack whether this is simply a Netanyahu-era stance or a deeper political consensus, and what any change of government would actually mean for Palestinian statehood.

Charles Haughey: Glory, Greed, and Guns with Vincent Browne

2026/10/25

Charles Haughey remains one of the most divisive figures in Irish political history: a formidable operator, three times Taoiseach, and a man trailed by the arms crisis, unanswered questions about money, and controversy right to the end. Pat is joined in studio by Vincent Browne to discuss his major new biography, Charles Haughey: Glory, Greed, and Guns.

The Divided States of America with Pat Kenny Episode 2

2026/10/23

On this episode of 'The Divided States of America', Pat is joined by President of the Global Situation Room and former White House Advisor in the Obama Administration, Brett Bruen, to discuss how last week's events might impact America's international standing. And Irish Times Washington Correspondent, Keith Duggan who has been taking the political temperature in a number of swing states.

Can Europe replace U.S. backing for Ukraine?

2026/10/18

Joining Pat from Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze of France 24 describes the mood in Kyiv as power cuts become “incessant”, winter approaches, and trust in Washington hits crisis levels.

Pat's Sunday Paper Review October 18th

2026/10/18

Pat is joined by Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail to unpack the biggest political and public-interest stories making headlines.

Inside the Coombe: 200 Years of Maternity Care

2026/10/18

Pat explores 200 years of the Coombe Hospital with Dr. Daryl Hendley Rooney, Curator and Senior Management member at the Little Museum of Dublin, as a new exhibition tells the story of one of the city’s most enduring institutions.

Mark Moriarty on his new restaurant, a new book, and a new baby

2026/10/18

Pat is joined by chef, author and TV presenter Mark Moriarty to talk about his brand new book 'Everyday Delicious', a brand-new baby, and his first-ever restaurant.

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GalwayAbroad 2025/12/23

Blatantly Biased

Pat cannot hide his Trump derangement syndrome. 99.9% of his contributors on United States affairs are liberals. Whenever he (almost never) has a cons...

★★★★★

Mac an tSionnaigh 2025/08/31

Pat Is a Radio Legend

Pat brings sharp analysis. Henry McKean does not. Henry needs to find a new career path as he is not a reporter. He’s more of a detraction than an add...

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