Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

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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.

  • 15 minutes 26 seconds
    Hospital beds being emptied to cope with the spike in influenza hospitalisations

    Questions arise as hospital beds in the next few weeks are being emptied, and surgeries are being cancelled, to accommodate the 900 patients who are expected to be admitted with influenza. 

    Joining Pat was Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer, Health Service Executive.  

    20 December 2024, 1:33 pm
  • 21 minutes 24 seconds
    Friday forum: Holyhead, Recommencement of 34th Dail, Ceann Comhairle

    Joining Pat for this weeks Friday forum was:

    • Catherine Ardagh TD, Fianna Fáil, Dublin South-Central

    • Eoin Ă“ Broin TD, Sinn FĂ©in, Dublin Mid-West, Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage 

    • Philip Ryan, Political Editor, Irish Independent 

    20 December 2024, 1:07 pm
  • 14 minutes 2 seconds
    Need your christmas parcels on time? find out how an post is making it happen this holiday season!

    Anna McHugh, Head of Communications with An Post  joined Pat to talk all things an post.

    20 December 2024, 1:06 pm
  • 13 minutes 58 seconds
    Looking after your gut over Christmas indulgence – when you need to worry

    As the festive season fills our plates, how can you care for your gut while enjoying the indulgences? and how can you distinguish between cramps and pains related to Christmas excess from more serious conditions? Deirdre O’Donovan - Consultant Gastroenterologist joined Pat with the answers.

    20 December 2024, 1:05 pm
  • 7 minutes 35 seconds
    UK soldiers poised to train troops in Ukraine

    UK soldiers are poised to train troops in Ukraine. To discuss Pat was joined by Duncan Bullivant, Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory   

    20 December 2024, 1:03 pm
  • 11 minutes 12 seconds
    Friday food with Gareth Mullins

    Glazing your Ham, nailing the turkey, getting the drinks just right and all the sides for a delicious family meal Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel joined Pat with all the tips.

    20 December 2024, 1:02 pm
  • 7 minutes 36 seconds
    Rosslare Europort bears brunt of Holyhead closure

    Chaos in Rosslare in the wake of Holyhead closure—what’s being done?

    To answer that Pat was joined by Ger Carthy, Wexford Councillor

    20 December 2024, 1:02 pm
  • 7 minutes 26 seconds
    Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy ordered to wear electronic tag after corruption ruling

    Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to wear an electronic tag after corruption ruling. Appeals court confirms verdict against former French president for corruption and influence peddling. 

      Lara Marlowe, Paris-based journalist and author joined Pat with the latest.

    20 December 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 12 minutes 46 seconds
    Aviation story round-up with Kevin Byrne

    Kevin Byrne retired lieutenant colonel & airport safety & security expert joined Pat for a roundup of the aviation stories.

    20 December 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 8 minutes 13 seconds
    Weekend sport preview with Colm Boohig

    Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off the Ball discusses this weekend’s sport as after a two-week hiatus from the URC, the weekend brings two Irish derbies. Ulster will host Munster, while Connacht travels to the Aviva to face Leinster.   

    There is also plenty of Premier League action, where top of the table Liverpool favours their chances in away game against Tottenham.  

    20 December 2024, 1:00 pm
  • 10 minutes
    Boxed: Black Doves

    This week on Boxed John looks at Black Doves.

    19 December 2024, 1:33 pm
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