Pat Kenny says RTÉ ‘ruined’ Ryan Tubridy’s reputation with ‘avoidable mess’
“Because Ryan had left, in their eyes he had lost value.” Newstalk presenter Pat Kenny has accused RTÉ of ‘ruining’ the reputation of ex-Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy in an explosive interview. Speaking to the Irish Independent, the 75-year-old pulled no punches when it came to what he thought of his former employers, who he […]
2 years ago
Numerous complaints against Pat Kenny ‘Covid Roundup’ segment rejected by Broadcasting Authority
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly was a guest on the contentious broadcast in question. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has rejected multiple complaints directed towards a segment of The Pat Kenny Show that aired on Newstalk in October of 2021. At its meeting held in March of 2022, the Compliance Committee of the BAI […]
4 years ago
Pat Kenny says he was “offered a spliff” the last time he took the DART
The Newstalk host revealed he was asked: “Hey Pat, do you want a spliff?” Pat Kenny told listeners of his Newstalk show that the last time he took the DART train service he was “offered a spliff”. The host made the comments when discussing reports that rail staff across the country are set to vote […]
4 years ago
RSV outbreak in children “more contagious than Covid”, says GP
One to be mindful of for parents… An outbreak of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in children has been described as “more contagious” than the Covid-19 virus. Speaking on The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk on Monday, Dr Illona Duffy noted that her Monaghan practice is seeing a “massive rise” in the general viruses that doctors […]
4 years ago
Pat Kenny calls Stephen Donnelly’s antigen test stance “propaganda” during heated debate
“Stephen, this is bad. This is propaganda. This is not fact.” Presenter Pat Kenny has called Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly’s stance on antigen testing “propaganda” during a heated debate on Thursday. Speaking on the Pat Kenny show, Donnelly said that just because you get a negative result, “doesn’t mean you are negative”, during the […]
5 years ago
Pat Kenny warns about fake ads for erectile dysfunction medication using his photo
“Don’t buy with my imagined recommendation.” According to reports, images of Pat Kenny have appeared on adverts on Google, Facebook, and prominent news websites, without his permission or prior knowledge. Two different posts have appeared, one with Kenny apparently recommending a specific form of erectile dysfunctional medication, and another is a “news story” that features […]
7 years ago