The Pat Kenny Show

We discuss the dangers of heat exhaustion in sports after the F1 Qatar Grand Prix last weekend with Shane Hannon.

A traffic management review could be a roadmap to quicker commutes and less pollution. With more on this interesting topic, Pat was joined on the show by Paul McNeive Motivational Speaker and Author, Opinion Columnist for the Irish Independent.

We hear about organic and regenerative farming in Ireland and the Irish brands that are embracing these new farming practices with Joe Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

Professor and Political analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin brings us more insight and developments into to Israel and Palestine conflict.

Will RTE secure a €40m bailout? The Public Affairs Committee will hear from the broadcaster later this morning. Speaking ahead of this appearance was Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor for the Independent.

With 64% of school leaders reporting stress or burnout we’ll hear from the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals about the mounting challenges facing educators. Joining Pat to discuss these findings this morning was Eric Nelligan Assistant Principal at St Munchins College Limerick  and Aontú spokesperson on education. 

Autumn is here and there are some autumn gardening jobs to undertake Paraic Horkan gives us tips and advice.

Sinead McNamara Founder and Co-Director of the National Menopause Summit speaks about the importance of educating and empowering women in a world of misinformation and taboo.

Why do we put ourselves through watching scary horror movies? This week on Inside Hollywood Lisa Cannon takes us through the top ten Halloween movies of all time. 

On this week's Green Scene, we hear about new research that suggests plants can clean gasoline fumes from the air, and how much climate change is costing us. All this with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland. 

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Pat in the studio to discuss what Budget 2024 brought to people, families, and businesses.

Former peacekeeper and academic Dr. Ray Murphy will give his view of the Israel-Palestine conflict with Pat this morning on the show.

‘Interesting Stories About Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings’ is a new book by Susie Dent and Susie joined Pat on the show this morning.

Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent  Jess Kelly reviews new FitBit from Google, as well as the full details on the new Pixel 8.

Israel unleashes brutal response to Hamas attack as the fallout from the weekend’s massacre continues. We speak to Alistair Bunkall, Middle East Correspondent With Sky News.

Today we will finally find out who is doing well and not so well in the Budget. our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with people the length and breadth of the country, to hear what they want to see in the Budget:

It’s the final day of World Space Week, we’ll look at man’s eternal search for the stars and the projects they’ve wielded. Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor Tom Ray a researcher with the Webb telescope and lead researcher of the Ariel project.

We discuss the politics & implications behind the Hamas attack and the Israeli retaliation 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. 

To mark world mental health day, one man tells us how aware helped him through his lifelong depression, when he decided to seek help at aged 60. Speaking to Pat this morning was Des Connolly an Aware Ambassador and also Dr. Susan Brannick Clinical Director of Aware.

As AI sets its sights on revolutionising more and more industries, we ask if can AI change the face of hospitality with Paul Armstrong, Technology expert and founder of TBD group.

Budget 2024, social welfare boosts, childcare help, and tax changes – what's coming up in Budget 2024? Daniel McConnell, Editor, of The Business Post joined Pat to discuss.

 Refractive eye surgery can be extremely beneficial, however when not done by a certified medical professional, certain things can go wrong. Our expert has all the answers to your eye problems. Joining Pat this morning was Dr Brendan Cummings Consultant ophthalmic surgeon at The Wellington Eye Clinic .

US faces problems at home and abroad as the conflict in Israel raises pressing questions while republicans jockey for position. To get the latest Pat was joined by Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.ie.  

Caution To The Wind takes readers on a journey into the life of Terry Prone, one of the most successful businesswomen in Ireland from the 1970s. Terry joined Pat this morning on the show.

We discuss the certification of electric planes and the future of aviation with Lt Col Kevin Byrne airplane safety and security auditor.  

Luke O'Neill joined Pat to chat about his new book Boldly Go Where No Book Has Gone Before A Joyous Journey through all of Science is a book which explores different types of science and scientists throughout the world.

Israel declares war following Saturday’s music festival massacre, we’ll look at the history behind the conflict with Scott Lucas, Professor of US Politics at the Clinton Institue UCD.  

Ireland dominated Scotland to book themselves a quarter-final place against New Zealand. Keith Wood will join us to analyse the match along with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball and Host of COYGIG podcast.

What exactly is mom rage and how can you manage it? Pat was joined on the show this morning by  Laura Erskine, Parenting expert and mother of three and also Dr. Caroline Boyd, a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in intrusive thoughts and anger.

Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, and mental health campaigner Alastair Campbell on Israel at war and the Labour party conference.

Enda Brady, London based journalist joined Pat to discuss the latest headlines from the UK including, Rishi Sunak’s plan to ban smoking, the attempted kidnapping of Holly Willoughby, Labour party plans to implement teeth brushing in school classrooms and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says Irish unity vote ‘not even on the horizon.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Anantara Marker Hotel, gives his recipe for the perfect chicken wings and sticky pork ribs ahead of the big game this weekend!

Columnist, author & former senator, Mairia Cahill joined Pat to speak about her new book 'Rough Beast: my story and the reality of Sinn Féin'.'Rough beast', is a tale not merely of survival, but a blazon of unyielding defiance against the sinister shadows of power and abuse in Ireland's political circles.Navigating through the twisted alleyways of trauma, secret IRA investigations, and Sinn Féin’s refusal to acknowledge their gruesome methodologies, Cahill stitches together a narrative that is as piercing as it is illuminating.If you have been impacted by anything in that interview you can contact the rape crisis centre on 1800 77 8888.

No one is immune to painkiller misuse or addiction, according to Dr Conor Hearty.Dr Conor Hearty, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesiology at the National Orthopedic Hospital Cappagh spoke with Pat about Ireland's relationship with painkillers.

As the first anniversary of the Creeslough explosion draws near this weekend, the community is preparing to commemorate the tragedy with a memorial service. The memory of this incident will forever stay with all those in Creeslough.  Amber Barrett, international football player and Creeslough resident spoke to Pat.

Off the Ball's Shane Hannon joined Pat to discuss today's sports headlines including, the Premier League, the women's Super League, FAI Cup and the darts!

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today is Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny and Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with Special Responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail.

Irish rugby legend Gordon D'Arcy spoke to Pat about what we should expect tomorrow when Ireland take on Scotland in the Rugby World Cup.

51 people have been murdered in a brutal attack by Russia on a supermarket in the Ukraine.Johnny O’ Reilly Journalist and Film Maker based in Kiev gave Pat the latest.

Transport Consultant, Conor Faughnan joined Pat to discuss cyclists, road injuries, and eScooters.

Did you ever wonder what happens to all the rubbish we throw out? Joe Lynam, Newstalk's business editor spoke to Pat about the business or refuse collections with thanks to Croke Park Meetings & Events.

Consultant Dermatologist, Niki Ralph shared her expert advice on effectively managing dry skin and eczema in the colder months.

Suspended GB News host, Laurence Fox, has been arrested after the police raided his home due to suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ULEZ cameras. London Based journalist, Enda Brady gave Pat the latest.

Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology in Trinity College,  tells us the extraordinary background of the 2023 Nobel Prize winners.

Houseboats owners may face homelessness due to steep permit hikes that are unaffordable for many.Houseboat owner, Ronan Herron spoke to Pat about the effects of permit hikes.Image: @edtheburke

EU member states have come to an agreement on overhauling their rules on responding to big increases in irregular migration. The deal comes after lengthy negotiations and a steep rise in arrivals. Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times, Naomi O’ Leary spoke to Pat.

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp has called for a rematch between Liverpool and Tottenham after a VAR mistake was made in their match against the London team.Off the Ball's Shane Hannon joined Pat to discuss.

The latest import from America to Ireland is 'gender reveal' parties. The TikTok craze sees couples invite their friends and family to a party, where the sex of their baby is announced to the world.Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean spoke to ultrasound clinics and families about the gender reveal phenomenon.

Data from the ESRI has revealed to true scale of problem gambling in Ireland. Pat was joined by Professor of Psychiatry Brendan Kelly and Recovering Gambling Addict, Eoin Coyne.

Early years providers from across Ireland will gather in Dublin today to highlight issues facing the sector with Oireachtas members ahead of Budget 2024.Frances Byrne, Director of policy at Early Childhood Ireland spoke to Pat.