The Pat Kenny Show

We hear how to save on energy bills this winter in a bid to live more sustainability  Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  

The truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended for one more day. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Oliver McTernan Conflict Mediator and Director of Forward Thinking.

Paraic Horkan brings us some advice on dressing your Home for Christmas with colour and scent from Indoor plants.

This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at the most dramatic movies of the 1980's.

Is it actually love for Lexie Byrne? Writer and filmmaker Caroline Grace Cassidy will be in to discuss her new book which is the last in the Lexie Byrne trilogy.

The Israel/Palestine conflict has moved the situation in Ukraine down the agenda but it is far from over.A Ukrainian woman living in Ireland Luba Healy joins us from her humanitarian aid trip to her home country.

On the eve of Cop28 Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses whether keeping below 1.5 degrees is still possible. All to discuss on this week's Green Scene.Green Scene is with thanks to AIB.

Dreams of Disneyland and 4 million dollars, we speak to Squid Games reality TV show contestant Mikie Bowe.

Punitive prison sentences and social welfare cuts - How should the government and police deal with the Dublin rioters? And how can we monitor future issues on social media? To discuss Pat was joined by Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor, Independent .ie, and also Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent.

Christmas is just around the corner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the annual great gadget guide. We take a look at gifts priced at €250 and under.

Christmas is just around the corner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the annual great gadget guide. We take a look at gifts priced €150 and under.

Christmas is just around the corner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the annual great gadget guide. In this part we look at gifts priced €50 and under.

Straight after his win of The Booker Prize Pat spoke to author Paul Lynch.

The cost of pet insurance should you get it and is it worth it? Pete Wedderburn, better known as Pete the Vet joined Pat on the show to discuss.

With restaurants closing down, the cost of living crisis continuing, and fears over further rioting, will people be eating out in Dublin's city centre this Christmas? Pat spoke to Adrian Cummins CEO, of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, and also Martin Harte CEO of The Temple Bar.

Our expert today was Keith Walsh Family Law Solicitor and took listeners' questions.

Clinical Psychotherapist and Host of the podcast Tough Love  Stephanie Regan gives advice on navigating complicated family relationships at Christmas.

For 29 days from April to mid-July, day trippers who visit the iconic city will be charged five euros for a QR code that will be checked at seven access points between 8.30 am and 4.00pm. For more on this Anton was joined on the show by Hugo McCaffrey an Irish journalist based in Italy.

What is it like to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? We hear from Ailin Kennedy Musician, Mountain runner, now ADHD Coach who was diagnosed as an adult, and Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland.

The Taoiseach has defended a tweet where he referred to released hostage Emily Hand as “lost” and now returned. To get a reaction Anton spoke to Shona Murray Europe Correspondent, Euronews and also Richard Boyd Barrett TD for Dun Laoghaire.

A look back on the weekend of sport with Kathleen McNamee Presenter of COYGIG pod and digital producer 

The future of policing in Ireland could facial recognition measures help the gardai? To discuss further Anton was joined on the show by Martin Heydon, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine. Fine Gael TD for Kildare South.

It’s Christmas party season and we will hear from Aoife Dunican Owner of The Style Bob on how to stay stylish this holiday season. 

Hamas says it is seeking to extend the current four-day pause in fighting with Israel. 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.  

e Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform joined Pat to give his reaction like many others on the unrest and riots in Dublin city centre.

Our Friday Forum gave their reaction to last night's Dublin City Riots. Joining Pat this morning was Verona Murphy – Independent TD for Wexford, Cathal Crowe – Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and Fionnan Sheahan – Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

The Toy Show gets its 4th host tonight. The jewel in the Late Late crown has survived a musical and a lot of noise around the RTE crisis. At 9.35pm tonight Patrick Kielty will bring us a celebration of colour and magic moments. Henry McKean went backstage and sent us this sneak preview.

Gareth Mullins will be giving us a recipe for a chocolate chip cookie and a homemade hot chocolate... all in preparation for the Toy Show!All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

We will be discussing more of the impact the riots in Dublin City Centre have had on the capital with Mannix Flynn Independent Dublin City Counsellor.

Lorries carrying aid have made their way into Gaza from Egypt after a four-day pause in fighting takes effect. We have the latest from the former head of the UK’s Joint Forces Command. 

Bus drivers attacked and buses set alight in the capital last night. We get a reaction from Dermot O'Leary General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union and also Brendan O’ Connor, President of GRA.

After the violent scenes in Dublin City Centre last night, we talk about the repercussions with Paul Williams Crime Journalist with The Irish Independent.

Pat was joined on the show this morning by the Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris about the riots that unfolded last night. Also speaking to the show was Richard Chambers News Correspondent, Virgin Media News who was at the scene as it unfolded.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.