The Pat Kenny Show

It's the beginning of the end for The Crown Season 6 opens in Paris amid the glittering lights of the Eiffel Tower and the gut-wrenching sounds of a crash. John Fardy has been watching for Boxed this week.

Former All-Ireland winner and renowned Sunday Game pundit Pat Spillane joined Pat in the studio to discuss his new book, ‘In The Blood; My Life In And Out Of Football’.

Open sea swimming took off during lockdown and since then there has been a rise in saunas popping up on beaches and rivers across the country.  Henry McKean met Fad Saoil Saunas and visited The Hot Box Sauna on the River Barrow in Graiguenamanagh - Tinnahinch on the Carlow Kilkenny Border. Henry looked at the benefits of extreme heat in a sauna followed by extreme cold water. He sent this report.

The DAA has warned the current passenger cap will have a major impact on upcoming sporting events such as the Six Nations and the 2024 UEFA Europa League final. Speaking to Pat this morning was Kenny Jacobs DAA Chief Executive.

The hostage release has been delayed until Friday, we get the latest from Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich who joined Pat in studio.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has announced plans to scrap the Triple Lock which prevents Ireland from deploying troops overseas without UN approval. To discuss this further Pat spoke to Cathal Berry TD Independent TD for the Kildare South Constituency and Former Amy Ranger.

Oscar Pistorius gets another chance at parole after nearly a decade in prison for the death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

This week, Joe Lynam takes a look at the Business of Dating apps and how successful they are, both for their users and owners.All with thanks to Croke Park Meeting & Events.

From SPF to glove-wearing and heavy-duty moisturizer, we give you all the top tips on how to protect your skin this winter with Professor Niki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists.

The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national security adviser and the US said, dashing hopes of relatives that some would be freed today. We speak to Paul Rogers Author & Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford  University.

Horticulturist and keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens Paraic Horkan joined Pat this morning with tips and advice on picking the perfect Christmas tree.

This week on Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon, we’ll be talking comedy movies from the 80s including Tootsie and Trading Places!

Irish Design Week tries to promote and advocate national and international design in Ireland. Henry McKean visited the design capital of Ireland, Kilkenny, where he met Tomm Moore from Cartoon Saloon.The 5 times Oscar nominated animation studio draws on Irish folklore, with a new exhibition open until March on The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, and Wolfwalkers. Henry also met designers from around the world. He sent us this report.

Pat was joined on the show by Tody Kane a Girls Aloud fan who was surprised by the band themselves – mid-Toy Show all the way back in 2003.

How the news of the assassination of JFK was presented in the US and in Ireland. Newstalk Reporter Simon Tierney explains on the 60th anniversary of the JFK assassination.

The start time of the truce between Israel and Hamas is set to be announced in the next 24 hours, we get the latest with Freelance Journalist Hannah McCarthy.

Disincentives for buying EV cars and the latest on Dublin Bus and Busconnects, what has happened to the project? Transport Consultant  Conor Faughnan joins us with all the details. for our commuter slot.

What does the future hold now for Stephen Kenny and the Irish football team? We hear from Nathan Murphy from Off The Ball.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a truce that would see 50 hostages released. But what happens next? For more on this Pat spoke to Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peacekeeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory.  

Greenland glaciers are receding twice as fast as in the 20th century and just leaving trees to grow could store carbon emissions. All up for discussion with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland in this week's 'Green Scene'.

What are cultural rights and what is the role of local government in implementing them? Alexandra Xanthaki, UN Special Rapporteur in Cultural Rights joined Pat on the show to discuss further.

Jess Kelly will join us next to review the new Samsung Galaxy Buds FE.

Every €1 spent locally generates up to €2.50 in the local economy while €1 spent online, with overseas retailers, is lost to Ireland inc for good – we hear the importance of considering our local spend for this black Friday. 

A loophole in the system means drivers who take disqualifications from driving can avoid penalty points. To explain more Pat was joined on the show by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, with the Sunday Independent and Timmy Dooley, Senator, Transport spokesperson Fianna Fail.

New research reveals that the far right is growing in Ireland with a lack of action by tech companies being one contributor. We discuss this with Ciaran O’Connor, Senior Analyst, at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and Co-Author of the Report, and also Emmet Eyan Business & Technology Correspondent, at the Business Post. 

It’s the turn of the scientists to give evidence this week for the Covid inquiry in the UK. Enda Brady TRT World Presenter brings us the latest details.

CARI, the support service for child victims of sexual abuse will have to close its doors unless it gets immediate funding. We speak to those desperate to keep the service open. With Pat this morning was Emer O’Neill, CARI CEO and Clinical Officer, and also Tony Delaney – Ambassador for CARI and child sex abuse survivor.

A truce deal is close, according to the Hamas chief. What is the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza? Speaking to Pat was Alistair Bunkall, Sky News Middle East Correspondent.

Ireland has been getting a lot of love from the likes of Lonely Planet and National Geographic- Irish Independent Travel Editor Pól Ó Conghaile tell us why.All with thanks to Ryanair.

For the past week, our own Sean Moncrieff has been abroad in Somalia, where he received a first-hand view of severe flooding which, according to the Somali government, has left half a million people displaced in the country. Sean joined Pat this morning on his return from Somalia.

As a new parent, sleep deprivation can become the norm. Our sleep expert Lucy Wolfe will discuss why that doesn’t have to be the case and she’ll be answering your questions on how to keep the kids asleep throughout the night. 

The US and Israeli forces have said a deal to free hostages is on the horizon, we’ll get the latest with Leila Molana-Allen a special correspondent with PSB NewsHour, and also joining Pat was Dr Laurence Davis Lecturer in the Department of Government & Politics, UCC.

The Stephen Kenny era is coming to an end, Roy Keane and Jason McAteer’s latest spat, and F1 goes to Vegas. Eoin Sheahan joined Pat with a look back on the weekend of sport. will be here to give us the sports update next

antimicrobial resistance happens when germs develop the ability to defeat the antibiotics designed to kill them, but what does that mean for our bodies?  We spoke to Paul Ross the AOC Microbiome Ireland and winner of this year’s Researcher Of The Year Award.

Are concerns about artificial intelligence just plain old scaremongering? Pat was joined on the show by Barry O'Sullivan Professor of AI at University College Cork.

We return to the story of Molly and Tom Martens and we pay tribute to Ben Dunne with Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent Ralph Riegel.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was John Brady, Sinn Fein TD for Wicklow, Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator and Vice Chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee and also John Lee – Executive Editor, Daily Mail Group Ireland.

A Supreme Court ruling on Rwanda and Cameron’s first visit to Ukraine, it’s been a big week in UK politics. Vincent McAviney London based journalist gave us an overview.

Gareth Mullins will be giving us a recipe with some spice and comfort this week – a chilli beef burrito bowl!Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Gone are the days of the traditional CV – your next interview will probably be assessed by AI! We get all the details with Donal O'Donoghue Managing Director at Sanderson and President of Employment and Recruitment Federation of Ireland.

Ireland will face the Netherlands this weekend, is there any way back now for Stephen Kenny? Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee joined Pat to look ahead to the weekend of sport.

Children as young as 14 are being recruited as money mules. To further details Pat was joined by we speak to Michael Cryan Detective Superintendent, Garda National Economic Crime Bureau.   

With 6020 people on the waiting list for home care, what future for those who need it? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Duncan Smith Labour TD and spokesperson on Health, Disability, Transport & Communications.

We discuss who’s blaming who behind the doors at RTE  with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent.

A new centre for species survival in Ireland has been established at Dublin Zoo and Pat was joined on the show by the Director of Dublin Zoo Dr. Christoph Schwitzer.

Professor Luke O’Neill talks to us about salt being banned in Uruguay.

An alarming rise in antisemitic attacks across Europe stokes fears for Jewish communities. We get further details from Naomi O'Leary Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times.

Miriam Mulcahy tells Pat about three of her favourite pageturners. She tell us why she has chosen ‘A Wizard of Earth Sea’, Ursula K. Le Guin, ‘Anna Karenina’, Leo Tolstoy and ‘A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing’, Hilary Mantel .

A spate of synthetic heroin overdoses over the weekend has brought the drug back into the headlines. 54 overdose presentations were reported in total, giving many who know the city's history a terrifying flashback to the heroin epidemic of the 80s.   Our reporter Sarah Madden has been investigating the lasting legacy of drugs in the Capital, where experts warn the worst may be yet to come.

Brawn, Beckham, the Last Dance - Shane Hannon joined us next to talk through the best sporting documentaries.