The Pat Kenny Show

Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian discuss births, marriages, deaths, and everything in between in their new book Modern Family.

At least 50 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a refugee camp. We get the latest from Duncan Bullivant the 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.  

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this morning was Craig Hughes Political Correspondent of the Irish Daily Mail, Louise O’Reilly TD – Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, and Alan Farrell TD – Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.

Communities are coming together to celebrate Halloween with events taking place in towns and villages across the country. The costume shops are busier than ever as children and adults prepare their fancy dress outfits. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been out meeting with those excited about Halloween.

Maine stays on the alert as the manhunt for the mass shooter suspect continues. We get the latest with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

With the bank holiday weekend, a bit of family baking is called for and Gareth Mullins has the perfect recipe for some ghostly Halloween cupcakes!All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

From pets to kids to the environment, how to make spooky season safer for all. We spoke to Sgt John Fitzpatrick, Crime Prevention Officer for Wicklow, and also Gillian Bird, Head of Media and Education at DSPCA.

It's here and Ireland may not be in it, but it will still be a huge game. Kathleen McNamee previews the Rugby World Cup final and the rest of the weekend's sport.

Professor Scott Lucas gives us the latest on US airstrikes and we also speak to Dr Jennifer Cassidy Former Diplomat and lecturer of Diplomacy and International Law, at the University of Oxford.  

The circus comes to town this November as the National Circus Festival of Ireland (NCFI) takes up residency in Tralee once again from November 2nd to 5th, promising a jam-packed weekend filled with amazing homegrown and international talent and entertainment for all ages. Speaking to Anton this morning was Con Horgan Founder of National Circus Festival Ireland and Kim McCaffrey Creative Producer and Performer at National Circus Festival Ireland.

An investigation is underway to determine why false information has been spread about female colleagues in private WhatsApp messages among An Garda Siochana. With more details on this Anton was joined this morning by Conor Lally Irish Times Security and Crime Editor.

This week on Boxed, John Fardy takes a look at the Sky series, The Lovers.

The Inaugural International Adult Safeguarding Conference at Trinity College on Friday 27 October. It will look at the issues around safeguarding older and vulnerable people. Speaking to Pat ahead of the conference was  Professor Amanda Phelan Professor in aging and community nursing at the Trinity school of nursing and midwifery.

Is there an increase in abuse of referees in the GAA and what should we do about it? Shane Hannon joined Pat to discuss.

Writer and broadcaster Stefanie Preissner to tell us about three books she recommends.

Tragedy strikes the US; at least 22 people have been killed in 2 mass shootings in Maine.  Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio brought us the details.

We discuss the government’s call for Irish citizens to leave Lebanon with  Declan Power, Defence and Security expert and we’re joined by a conflict mediator to discuss the latest in Israel and if negotiations, or a resolution, are anywhere in sight.

We hear from one of Ireland's leading dermatologists about the do’s and don’ts when it comes to winter skincare. Joining Pat this morning was joined on the show by Professor Catriona Ryan, Consultant dermatologist at Institute of Dermatologists.  

New proposals to ban mobile phones in schools, is this a good idea? For reaction, Pat was joined on the show by Simon Lewis Principal of Educate Together National School, Co.Carlow.

Paraic Horkan answers your green fingered questions and tells us the top things to do in your garden this week.

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie brings us details of a course focused on the impact of violence against women and how consent is being taught to men behind bars.

Pat was joined by a panel to discuss the best way to care for people and family in their old age. Joining Pat this morning was Professor Rónán Collins, Geriatrician, stroke physician, and clinical lead at the Irish National Stroke Programme, Jenny Branigan, Owner of Total Physio  and also  Stephanie Regan, Psychotherapist and host of the Tough Love Podcast. 

the scary season is upon us, we continue with our list of must-see horror movies with Lisa Cannon TV Host and Executive Producer of Spotlight.

We will be getting the latest on Gaza from Professor Scott Lucas and we will be talking to the owner of the first Irish bar in Israel, Robert Siegal over of Molly Blooms live from Tel Aviv.

The great grand nephew of Bram Stoker Dacre Stoker joined Pat to discuss his new multimedia presentation Stoker on Stoker, where he will be presenting never-before-seen images and writings from the acclaimed author of Dracula.

Celebrations or commiserations? UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reaches one year in office, Consultant, Strategist and mental Health Campaigner   Alastair Campbell joined Pat in the studio to discuss the milestone.

This morning on the show, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent takes a look at the new Google AI photo editing tool.

9 Republicans have entered the race for House Speaker, what happens from here? Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.i e joined us on the show to discuss.

A quarter of adults in Ireland lived with a problem drinker as a child according to a new study by Maynooth University. With more detail on the findings, Pat was joined on the show by Professor Mary Ryan Consultant Endocrinologist and Senior Lecturer in the Bon Secours Barringtons, Hospital in Limerick and UCD.

Waterways Ireland is calling for changes to bye-laws which they say are necessary to protect our waters. Speaking to Pat this morning, Paddy Harkin Inspector of Navigation at Waterways Ireland. 

Dana Erlich, Israeli ambassador to Ireland joined Pat this morning in studio.

Irish people say sorry in all the wrong places. We hear how to craft a heartfelt apology with Ray O'Neill Assistant Professor in Psychotherapy in the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health. 

Britney Spears's memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is released globally today. We talked to Entertainment journalist Rory Cashin about the revelations.

As the death toll in Gaza reaches 5,000 we speak to Professor of Peace Studies Paul Rogers on where the conflict stands on the global landscape.

Our ask the expert today joining Pat was Professor Gaye Cunnane Professor of Rheumatology at Trinity College Dublin and St James Hospital and Director of Health and Wellbeing at the Royal College of Physicians Ireland. 

Out of the saddle and onto the bookshelves; former jockey Nina Carberry joined Pat in studio to chat about her new children’s book 'Ride To The Rescue'.

There are calls for a ferry service to be installed to travel between Cork and Waterford. A motion has been put forward for a feasibility study to take place on a ferry link. This would form part of a travel corridor between the counties for pedestrians and cyclists. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, made the trip by car and spoke with those who remember the old boat service.

Thousands of Irish drivers were victims of a data breach, with more than half a million documents exposed to hackers. We more on this Pat spoke to Adrian Weckler Tech editor for the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.

Expulsions and suspensions have increased significantly post-pandemic, we ask why with Eric Nelligan Assistant Principal of St Munchins College in Limerick and member of Aontu.

Fertility tracking apps have grown in popularity but are they a good alternative to traditional birth control? Pat has a discussion with Aisling Fox, Nutritional Therapist and owner of AOK Nutrition, Kate O’Connell, Former TD & Pharmacist, and also Dr Amy Morgan, Drogheda GP.

With yellow and orange weather warnings in place across the country we get the latest on what people can expect with Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather.

England surprisingly gave South Africa a run for their money in the Rugby World Cup over the weekend, and the great Bobby Charlton passed away. We get all the sport with Phil Egan.

More than 400 smuggled pets were discovered in a raid in Barcelona last Wednesday. With there being several high-profile seizures in Ireland over the past few years. How much of a problem is pet smuggling in Ireland and how do we contribute to the cruel practice ?We discuss this with Gillian Bird Head of Education and Media at the DSPCA.

The latest on the Israel-Palestine conflict – where does it stand over two weeks in?  Pat was joined on the show by 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.  

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was   Colm Brophy FG TD Dublin South West, Jack Power Reporter with the Irish Times, and Marian Harkin TD Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim.

British comedian and author  Andi Osho has written a fiction book about the difficulties of stand-up and the power of love. Andi joined Pat to chat about her new book 'Tough Crowd'

Gareth Mullins has a beautiful minestrone and some lovely butternut squash soup recipes for us to try this weekend.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

We discuss the impact the conflict is having on hospital services. Speaking to Pat this morning was Dr. Daniel Briscoe, nephew of the late Ben Briscoe TD, an Irish expat working as an Ophthalmologist in Tel Aviv.

Serious concerns for residents in Midleton estate who are on 'high alert' for further flooding. We hear from the people and businesses impacted by the flooding. Talking to Pat this morning was Lynda Corigliano owner of La Trattoria Restaurant, Laurie O'Donnell Owner of HS2 Midleton Hair Salon, and Patrick O’ Donovan Minister for the Office of Public Works.

Children living with health conditions can find joy and escapism through art and creativity. We hear about Helium Arts the national children’s arts and health charity Speaking to Pat this morning was Helene Hugel Founder, CEO, and artistic director of Helium Arts, and also Annette Cotter Parent of Ruth, a 14-year-old wheelchair user who attends Helium Arts workshops.