The Pat Kenny Show

The Rugby World Cup continues despite our exit, as well as some interesting fixtures in the Premier League. All the sport with Kathleen McNamee.

We dive into the history behind Ireland’s pro-Palestine stance and its significance for the European Union with Naomi O'Leary Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times.

Off the ball’s Shane Hannon rates the current potential options to replace Stephen Kenny as Ireland Manager.

We take a look at the business of the Irish fry-up with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.This is all with thanks to Croke Park Meetings & Events.

An Irish ex-pat living in Israel with his family discusses the reality of life in the middle of a conflict zone. Speaking to Pat this morning was Daragh Nener-Lally from Co Roscommon who has been living in Israel with his family for the last eight years.

On the show, we heard about the new EU-wide drug trafficking action plan with Hanne Cokelaere, Mobility Reporter for POLITICO Europe and also Michael O'Sullivan Ex-Garda assistant commissioner & former head of the EU's anti-drugs smuggling agency, the Maritime Analysis and  Operations Centre. 

Does your heart race when you have to work with numbers? We talk to a teacher about maths anxiety and why it is affecting more girls than boys 

With Halloween just around the corner, some top tips on how to make the spooky celebration more sustainable with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

Aid groups have been calling for the protection of children on both sides of the conflict in Gaza, we hear from UNICEF live from Israel. Speaking to Pat this morning was Jonathan Crickx Chief of Communication, UNICEF Palestine.

Halloween is still over a week away but fireworks are already going off in neighbourhoods every night  Fireworks are illegal in the State and you can face 5 years in prison or a €10,000 fine if found in possession of them to sell or supply.  Henry McKean visited Newry, which being a different jurisdiction, can sell them, and also met with the Dublin Fire Brigade and Department of Justice to get advice.

The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel where he is expected to press for humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza.  Pat was joined to discuss with Alastair Campbell  Consultant, strategist, and mental health campaigner. Does podcast The Rest is Politics with ex Tory minister Rory Stewart.

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

The scandalous double life of a Twentieth Century preacher in a new book by Una O’Hagan and the late Colm Keane’s book ‘The Monsignor: The Man, His Mistresses, and the Missing Money’.

There has been a 50 percent increase in the number of new licensed electric cars so far this year as electric car popularity continues to increase in Ireland. Conor Faughan Transport Consultant brought Pat the details.

As 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.

Ruth Freeman explains robot farming and how we can do better with e-waste in this week’s Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

We get the latest from the war between Israel and Gaza and speak to a doctor whose family is trapped in Gaza. Joining Pat this morning was  Jotam Confino, Foreign Editor at Jewish News, and also Dr Ahmed Mahmoud, a doctor based in Meath with family in Gaza. 

Architect and presenter Hugh Wallace with tips for getting the most out of your home.

We get the latest on the airstrike at a hospital in Gaza that has left over 500 people dead with John Simpon BBC World Affairs Editor.

Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning to review the new Google Pixel phones.

An exploration of one rural parish during the Troubles speaks volumes about the legacy of violence in the North. Martin Doyle Author of ‘Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Home Place’ and books editor for the Irish Times joined Pat on the show this morning.

Concern for Irish troops in Lebanon amid fears of an escalation of the violence in Israel and we learn about the disinformation that is surrounding the conflict. We speak to Cathal Berry TD and also Dr David Robert Grimes Scientist, Author & Disinformation Specialist.

Growing numbers of adults are moving back in with their parents for various reasons. We talk to Anne Kehoe President of the Psychology Society of Ireland about how everyone can survive in a busy household.

Brussels 'on highest terror alert' following the fatal shooting of two people in central Brussels. With more on this, we spoke to Rosie Birchard, Journalist onsite in Brussels.

Degrading conditions, a complaint system not fit for purpose, and a rising number of deaths in custody. The Inspector of Prisons, Mark Kelly, released his 2022 report on prison services in Ireland with some shocking results. Mark Kelly the inspector of Prison joined Pat in studio today to discuss his report.

With passenger numbers set to exceed 32 million, is a third terminal on the way for Dublin Airport? We hear from Eogha Corry Editor In Chef of Travel Extra Magazine.

Journalist and Author Lara Marlowe will give us her assessment of the situation in Israel based on years of observing from the frontline.

Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and founder of the health podcast joined us to discuss the multivitamin marketing myths ahead of flu season.

Looking to escape at Christmas we’ll have the top hotel breaks for the special time of year with great suggestions from Travel Editor with the Independent Pol Ó Conghaile.

Is not fancying your partner any more grounds for divorce, or is the loss of chemistry and romance a sad reality in long term relationships. We hear from Stephanie Regan, clinical psychotherapist. 

JP McMahon’s ‘Food On The Edge’ event on 16 and 17 October in Airfield Estate, Dundrum, explores modern Irish cuisine and brings together chefs from all over the world . JP spoke to Anton on the show about the event taking place.

From excise duty to benefit in kind, Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent will breakdown what budget 2024 means for motorists.

Ireland has less reason to worry about winter energy supply than it did last year, according to EirGrid’s annual winter outlook report.

Rozanne Purcell joined on us this morning on the show to cha about her new Book “Hike Life” and her love for the outdoors.

President Biden warns against the occupation of Gaza, and Middle East expert Patrick Cockburn will give us the latest from Israel.

Well, they made us believe but unfortunately, Ireland’s Rugby World Cup dream ended in spectacular fashion on Saturday night against the All Blacks. Irish rugby legend Keith Wood was there on Saturday night and joins us this morning to talk through along with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball and Host of COYGIG podcast. Henry McKean was in Paris and got the reaction from fans on the Paris streets.

Workers in community and voluntary sector organisations, funded by the HSE and other State agencies, are due to take indefinite strike action over pay disparity from tomorrow our reporter Josh Crosbie met with some of the organisations involved.

The number of alcohol breath tests carried out at Garda checkpoints has dropped by more than half compared with pre-pandemic levels while the number of gardaí assigned to roads policing is at its lowest level since 2017. Shane O’Donoghue, Editor at Complete Car .ie gave more details to Anton on the show this morning.

We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton in the studio today was Gary Gannon – TD, Social Democrats, Spokesperson for Education, Cormac Devlin TD - Fianna Fáil Chief Whip, Deputy Government Whip, Dublin Spokesperson & TD for Dún Laoghaire and Tadgh McNally, Irish Examiner Political Reporter.

It's Friday Food time on the show. Today Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef, of The Condor takes us through a tasty recipe of Anise Orange Cured Duck Leg Confit with Beetroot, Mushroom & Sherry Ragout.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

From Premiership Rugby to Premiership Painter” we speak to Ed Williamson who has swapped rugby for fine art and has a new exhibition in The Oriel Gallery this October.

A huge game against New Zealand this weekend! We sent Henry McKean off to chat to the Irish fans about the game... and the bed bugs.

Jimmy Smallhorne, the writer of The film The Miracle Club, joined Anton on the show today to discuss the film which is released in cinemas today.

Catherine Day joins us to look back on 40 years of public service including being the first female secretary general of the EU.

Israel says all 1.1 million Palestinians in north Gaza must leave. We get the latest on the conflict with 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. 

It’s the big one! Ireland will face New Zealand this weekend in a Quarter Final thriller! We speak to Malcolm O'Kelly former Irish Rugby player and also Kathleen McNamee from Off The Ball.

‘Breaking the Heart Open’, a new book by Tony Bates, tells of how a psychologist can learn from the pain of those he speaks to . Tony joined Anton on the show this morning.

The age limit for joining the guards increases to 50, but will this have an actual effect on policing numbers? Speaking to Anton this morning was Brendan O'Connor President of the GRA and also Personal Trainer Chris Connelly.

Raising awareness about the prevalence of arthritis and the support available to those who suffer from it. We spoke to Peter Boyd Arthritis Ireland and Services Support Officer and also Dr John Stack Consultant Rheumatologist at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin.

Unmissable and not just for football fans! we feature the new Netflix documentary Beckham in this week’s 'Boxed' with John Fardy.