The Pat Kenny Show

Brian Darcy shares words of wisdom and inspiration from his new book, “Best of Brian”.

Tanks have massed at the gates of Gaza's largest hospital we get the latest live from Israel with freelance Journalist Gareth Browne.

A new levy on the alcohol industry is set to be proposed, and publicans and punters have hit back at politicians’ proposal. Speaking to Pat was Professor Frank Murrya Chair of the Alcohol Health Alliance and Liver Specialist and also Ian Redmond Publican, Owner of Hyde Bar and Ohana Tiki Bar.

Outsmart fraudsters with cutting-edge insights and practical tips from Professor Mary Aiken Professor of Cyberpsychology and Chair of the Department of Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University, Washington D.C.

RTE is set to release a strategic plan today – it could include a 40m redundancy plan to cut up to 400 jobs. With more on this Pat was joined on the show by  Emma O’Kelly, Education Correspondent for RTE, and also Fionnan Sheehan Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent. 

How late is too late to start a pension? What are you entitled to? Carol Brick  Managing Director of CWM Wealth Management and Her Money  talks to us about all things pensions for this week’s 'Ask The Expert.'

Former state pathologist, Dr. Marie Cassidy on her gripping new novel, ‘Body of Truth’.

We all want our friendships to stand the test of time.  But when the friendship isn’t working out, knowing when to drop them can be a difficult decision. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist and Host of podcast Tough Love.

André Rieu has over 1.3 million fans on TikTok, has sold 40 million albums worldwide and he joined Pat on the show to chat about his forthcoming André Rieu’s White Christmas cinema event on December 2nd and 3rd.

Leinster jump up on URC table and more of this weekend’s sports news with Kathleen McNamee.

Science Week is taking place from 12th to 19th November with both in-person and online events running right across the country. Pat was joined on the show by Professor Philip Nolan Director General of Science Foundation Ireland with details of the events of the week. 

We get an update on how schools and transport have been impacted by Storm Debi. Speaking to Pat this morning were Linda Hughes Meteorologist Met Eireann, and Kieran Christie  General Secretary, ASTI . Also speaking to Pat about how transport around the country was affected Sean Yeates  NBRU, Dublin Bus Chairman, Barry Kenny  Communications Manager, Irish Rail, and Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.

In the UK a cabinet reshuffle is well and truly underway with Suella Braverman sacked and David Cameron appointed new foreign minister. We get the latest with Enda Brady TRT World Presenter.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Neasa Hourigan TD Green Party TD for Dublin-Central, Hugh O'Connell Deputy Political Editor, Irish Independent & Sunday Independent, and Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire.  

Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio brings us the details of how doctors at New York University Langone Health were able to perform a whole-eye transplant with patient Aaron James.

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, will be giving us a recipe for a creamy Tuscan chicken dish – a nice winter warmer!Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & Sully.

A new Sky crime series sets out to ask questions about the six women who went missing in “Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle”. Speaking about this was Stephen Breen Crime Editor with The Irish Sun.

Today Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam takes a look at the 'Business Of making a phone call.The Business Of is all with thanks to Croke Park Meetings and Events.

No ceasefire but temporary pauses? Professor Paul Rogers Author & Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford  University joined us to give us an update on the situation in Gaza.

Ticket sales flying for the FAI Cup final this Sunday. Shane Hannon previews the weekend of sport.

We talk to Ireland’s leading experts about the impacts of children viewing pornography and how to manage it. Speaking to Pat this morning was Richard Hogan Author and Psychotherapist and also Dr Siobhan O'Higgins Sexologist and Research Fellow, University of Galway. 

Suella Braverman UK home secretary has likened pro-Palestinian protests in London to sectarian marches in Northern Ireland. We get reaction with Enda Brady TRT World Presenter.

After weeks of harrowing evidence at the Central Criminal Court, Jozef Puska was found guilty yesterday of the murder of Ashling Murphy. The 33-year-old Slovakian is now facing a mandatory life sentence. Frank Greaney Newstalk’s courts correspondent was there yesterday, as he was throughout the entire trial and Frank joined Pat on the show.

In-Boxed this week John Fardy takes a look at “Get Gotti”, the Netflix docuseries exploring the life and downfall of infamous mob boss, John Gotti

We get a reaction to Newstalk’s report yesterday on the lack of GP Services with Dr Mel Bates, Medical Director of North Doc, Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, Medical Director, of Irish Council General Practitioners and also Dr Suzanne Crowe, President, of The Irish Medical Council.

Should sports be role models? Shane Hannon joined Pat in the studio to have that discussion.

How does the Garda pension system work? To tell us more we spoke to Paul Kenny Former Pension Ombudsman working with the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland.

Former diplomat and Oxford University lecturer Dr. Jennifer Cassidy joins us to discuss the latest from Israel and the role international diplomats have in the conflict.

RTÉ still withholding note on secretive Tubridy deal, and cutbacks are coming. We get the latest from Fionnan Sheehan Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

Support for businesses affected by flooding in the North of Ireland has been announced, but many say it is nowhere near enough. To talk about this further Pat was joined in by Eamonn Connolly Managing Director, Newry Business Improvement District (BID) and also Katy Howard Professor of Political Sociology, Queens University Belfast.

Six assistant commissioners and 10 to 15 chief supers could decide to exit the organisation due to the taxing of pension funds. For more on this Pat spoke to Paul Williams  Special Correspondent for the Irish Independent.

We get the latest news from the world of motoring, including the new calls for static speed cameras with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor, The Sunday Independent.  

This week on Inside Hollywood, we’re going back to the 80s again with two classic movies.

Paraic Horkan brings us more gardening tips and advice for the autumn weeks ahead.

There are various types of bullying that can occur in the workplace, some more subtle than others. What are the best ways to spot them and address them?  To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Julie Galbraith - Partner in employment law at global law firm Eversheds Sutherland and also Terry Prone - Chairman of the Communications Clinic and Author.

Darina Allen Chef, Author and Founder of the Ballymaloe Cooking School chats about her new book ‘The New Bally Maloe Bread Book’.

We get an update on the conflict in Israel live from Ramallah in the Occupied West Bank. The 43-minute film laid bare the extent of the atrocities committed in Israel on October 7. Men, women, and children were indiscriminately murdered and the terrorists celebrated what they’d done. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte was at the Israel Embassy.

On this week's Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses AI for biodiversity and genetically modified Silkworms. 

Case of BSE found in Ireland meaning beef exports to China have been suspended temporarily, we get a reaction from the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.

Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details of Elon Musk’s new AI chatbot

We get the latest as Trump takes the witness stand in New York with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer With The University Of Galway And Columnist With The Journal.Ie  

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas read? Author Ally Bunbury joined Pat this morning to discuss her new novel ‘The Love Department.

It’s time to get your tax back and Marian Ryan of Taxback.com joined Pat with advice on how we can get the most out of our tax returns

Hair transplants for men have become increasingly popular in recent years, we talk to one of Ireland’s leading doctors in the area, as well as one presenter who went ahead with the procedure. Speaking to Pat this morning was Dr Maurice Collins   Consultant Surgeon & Medical Director of Hair Restoration Blackrock and also Brendan O'Loughlin Presenter at 98 FM.

Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland, Dana Erlich joined Pat in the studio this morning.

Ahead of her biggest headline gig in the Academy on the 7th of December, Roisin O joins us to discuss her tour in Australia with the Coronas.

The NHS will be rolling out a breakthrough pill that will reduce the risk of breast cancer. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by John Crown Consultant Oncologist in St. Vincents hospital.

With 646 guards subjected to violence and assaults this year, we speak to Brendan O’Connor of the GRA on the issue

Our expert today was Dr Iseult Sheehan Clinical Director at Allery Ireland who explained the cause and treatment of allergies.

Donald Trump is scheduled to testify at his civil fraud trial in New York we get the latest with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.