The Pat Kenny Show

With Christmas just around the corner, we will be talking about how to keep our pets safe this festive season. 

The Champions Cup will kick off this weekend but not for Ronan O'Gara who has received a touchline ban ahead of La Rochelle's clash against Leinster. Kathleen McNamee brings us a preview of this weekend of sport.

We hear from a consultant working on the frontline of an RSV wave that has left Crumlin Children’s Hospital ‘swamped’. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Dr Suzanne Crowe, consultant in pediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

As Shane McGowan’s funeral procession makes its way through the city centre, Barry Whyte caught up with fans on the streets.

You have the dinner sorted but what about all those snacks you’ll need over the Christmas period? Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel brings us some simple seasonal recipes.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Missing whatsapps and a repentant Prime Minister, we’ll analyse the UK’s week in politics with Enda Brady Presenter of TRT World.

“Exceptionally frustrating” - New documents reveal Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohue’s extraordinary assessment of Stephen Donnelly’s management of the health department. Speaking to Jonathan was Craig Hughes Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back giving evidence at the UK Covid Inquiry. Enda Brady Presenter of TRT World brought us the latest.

No clear winner? Terry Sheridan brings us all the details from the fourth Republican debate which took place last night.

The business of bottling and canning of Alcoholic and Soft Drinks with Joe Lynam Newstalk's Business Editor.All with thanks to Croke Park Meeting and Events.

Henry McKean visits Irelands first ever sign language café and speaks to patrons and staff about the impact the hopes to make with the initiative.

From crackers to food waste and even gift ideas we hear how to do Christmas more sustainably with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

Buyers need to earn at least 128k to afford a new home in Dublin. A new report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has found that the national average cost of delivering a three bedroom semi detached house is 397k.Speaking to Pat in response to the findings of this report was Karl Deeter CEO of OnlineApplications.com.

Pat was joined on the show by Shauna Stubbs who advises listeners not to ignore health issues after she had to postpone her wedding when her 31-year-old fiance got diagnosed with cancer having just presented with back pain. Shauna told Pat about Darren's diagnosis and his health journey so far.

What makes the perfect gift for the Gardener in your Life So what are the top Gardening gifts this Year? Paraic Horkan brings us loads of suggestions.

The Last Irishman in the NFL: A Celebratory Podcast of Resilience, Triumph, and the Return of the Irish to the NFL. Pat spoke to the podcast Producer Lochlainn Harte.

This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon takes a look at the 1971 all-time favourite Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

It is one year since the launch of Chat GPT. We reflect on the huge developments of the software and we’ll have predictions for what AI could look like in 2024 with Aidan Connolly CEO of Idiro Analytics. 

There are reports of the ‘fiercest fighting’ in Gaza since the conflict began. We get an update from Scott Lucas Professor & Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.  

Speedy shrimp and how birds need to be good singers, but can’t be one-hit wonders! All up to discuss in this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB.

Rally driver Rosemary Smith passed away yesterday. We pay tribute to the trailblazing woman she was with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor for Sunday Independent.

"Christmas party season has well and truly kicked off and it will be in full swing until the New Year." "It's not only toy shops and grocery stores that are experiencing a seasonal rush but also hairdressers, beauticians, boutiques and gyms."   The glitz and the glam come out at Christmas and our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with those who are in the business of creating styles.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee survived the confidence motion against her with the Dáil debate that followed proving lively. Ireland Editor for the Independent.ie Fionnan Sheahan joined Pat to discuss the events that unfolded.

This week, Jess Kelly will bring us some more gift ideas including Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Dear Gay is a book about the late Gay Byrne that has been written by his daughter Suzy which discusses the impact he had on the public during Ireland's challenging times/ Suzy joined Pat on the show this morning.

6 weeks on from the catastrophic flooding that seriously impacted local businesses in Middleton County Cork our southern reporter Jamie O’Hara visited the area to see how the clean-up is going  

We talk to two adventurous men who set sail from New York City to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Galway. Their adventure is featured in a new documentary Man V Ocean Documentary: Man Vs Ocean, an emotional and reflective adventure documentary that follows Damian Browne and Fergus Farrell's voyage traversing the Atlantic Ocean in a two-person rowboat that will air on Wednesday 6th December.

From winning a Pulitzer Prize for his work to quitting at the peak of his career, Pat was joined on the show by Cathal McNaughton an Irish photographer who has spent years working at the frontlines of conflict zones.

Our 'Ask The Expert' joining Pat this morning was Enda Dooley an Audiologist at Hidden Hearing.

On December 5th Travellers and their supporters will take to the streets of Dublin, demanding a National Traveller Mental Health Strategy from the Government.  Significant numbers of Travellers suffer from poor mental health and the result is a suicide crisis of catastrophic proportions.  Our reporter James Wilson sent us this report.

Have you recently donated your cells to science? Well, they might have been used to create tiny new living robots. To explain more Pat was joined on the show by Scientist and Author Dr David Robert Grimes.

Pól Ó Conghaile  Travel Editor, Irish Independent brings us recommendations of the best Christmas market, holiday breaks, and deals over the festive season.Travel is with thanks to Ryanair.

We discuss how over a third of people are paying more than €50 for a visit to their GP with Dr Ernan Gallagher Clinical lead, Centric Dermatology Services.

The Irish women’s football team lost out to Hungry, another loss for MU and all the rest of the weekend sports Kathleen McNamee  Digital producer with Off The Ball.

In a hugely significant move criticised by many, the Russian Supreme Court has banned an organisation that it calls “extremist” - The International LGBT Public Movement. To discuss this Pat was joined in the studio by Adam Long Board Director of the National LBGT Federation. 

The Israeli military is targeting Hamas command centers, weapons storage, and naval forces after the ceasefire fell apart on Friday. We get the latest from 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.

From our Christmas Show live from the Ananatra The Marker Hotel in Dublin   We take a look at the news stories of the day with Ireland Editor Fionnan Sheahan.

Our Friday Forum looked back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat this morning was Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Bay South and his party’s justice spokesperson, Louise O Reilly Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal and also Roisin Shorthall Social Democrats TD for Dublin Northwest and Spokesperson on Health and Finance. 

Gareth Mullins has taken two lucky listeners Deirdre and Pauline under his skilled chef wing to show them how to cook this morning we see how they are faring.Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Dublin in the Rare Auld Times: We discuss why recent events shouldn’t overshadow the city that so many of us call home with Andrea Horan Dublin Business Owner and Holly Carpenter Social Media Influencer.

The do’s and don'ts at the Christmas party with Allison Keating, Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

This morning broadcasting live from The Anantara Marker Hotel, Pat was joined by an Irish actor known for his iconic role in The Guard and Game of Thrones, Liam Cunningham will be discussing Israel, Dublin Riots, and his new Netflix documentary: ‘3 Body Problem’.

We meet the two lucky listeners who will be learning to cook a dish with Chef Gareth Mullins as we broadcast live from the Ananatra The Marker Hotel in Dublin. 

Looking for things to do over the festive period? The sound of music returns to the National Concert Hall this December and we speak to the show Director Tony Finnegan. 

This week, Joe Lynam takes a look at the Business of how mobiles are designed, manufactured, and distributed.All with thanks to Croke Park Meetings And Events.

We hear from Our Lady’s Hospice on their annual Light Up A Life Remembrance Ceremony. Speaking to Pat this morning was Ger Kelly Resident of the Hospice with life-limiting illness and also Steven McDermott Interim Head of Nursing of Palliative Care at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services.

With Cop28 kicking off in Dubai today Pat spoke to the Minister for Transport, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan.

Professor Luke O’Neill joined us on the line from this year's International Union of Immunological Societies meeting in Cape Town and informed us on major advances in cancer treatments.

Dr Noel McCaffrey from ExWell Medical discusses how exercise can be a one-size-fits-all solution to managing chronic illnesses. We’re also joined by Pat McDonnell who shares his story of managing multiple chronic illnesses.

Body cams and water cannons, will these make our streets feel safer? Pat discussed this with Dr Jack Nolan, Lecturer At UCD and Retried Assistant Garda Commissioner, and also Paul Williams Crime Journalist with The Irish Independent.