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The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

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. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Latest episodes

Ask The Expert: On children's sleep

a day ago - 9 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

The team rowing around Ireland for charity

a day ago - 12 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Controversy surrounding Glastonbury continues to dominate the headlines

a day ago - 11 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

What is a relationship review?

a day ago - 10 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Holiday prep advice with Pol Ó Conghaile Irish Independent travel editor

a day ago - 14 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Calls for significant reforms to limit the number of dog attacks on livestock

a day ago - 10 mins

The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Kids in Irish schools are more bilingual than ever

Kids in Irish schools are more bilingual than ever before with Polish, Romanian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Afrikans and Zula being heard in the classroom. Some children are translating for their parents and picking up English within a year. Studies show switching between two or more languages improves our attention, planning, memory and problem solving skills. Henry McKean visited St Laurence O'Toole's in Dublin 1 where more than 10 languages are spoken.