The Pat Kenny Show

Pól Ó Conghaile Travel Editor with the Irish Independent brings us top tips on where to book your November city break.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Taming the green monster: why do we get jealous and how do we deal with it? Speaking to Pat this morning was Clinical Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan.

‘Cocaine Cowboys’, the investigation into the criminals calling the shots on cocaine in Ireland  by Nicola Tallant Investigations Editor for the Sunday World.

Another week, another complaint about VAR, and this time it was Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Kathleen McNamee Presenter of COYGIG pod and digital producer at Off The Ball joined Pat to look back on the weekend of sport.

Have the French bed bugs made their way to Ireland? One pest controller has been dealing with 30-bed bug cases a day. Speaking to Pat this morning was Trevor Hayden MD Complete Pest Control.

Michelle O’Hara National Spokesperson for MABS  shares how you make some savings this Christmas.

Professor Scott Lucas, Professor, and Political Analyst for the Clinton Institute joined Pat to discuss the latest from Israel as the country rejects calls for a ceasefire.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Minister of State Jack Chambers, Peadar Toibin TD  Leader of Aontú, and Gabija Gataveckaitė, Political Reporter, Irish Independent.

Ukrainian woman who lives in Ireland Luba Healy prepares for her next Humanitarian Aid trip to her home country Ukraine and Luba joined Pat on the show this morning.

It's time once again for Friday Foood with Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel. Today Gareth brings us a recipe for a delicious Beef, Stout, and Cheese pie.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Between January 1st 2022 and the end of September this year, over 22,500 international protection applicants have arrived in Ireland. Our reporter Barry Whyte has been investigating how they arrive in the country and how they claim international protection.

E waste is the fastest growing type of waste in the world. Out of use microwaves, shavers and washing machines are among them, as well as many perfectly functional smartphones which experts now call "the most disposable form of technology".Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Drivers in Dublin City might feel less welcome with the latest increase in parking charges. Parking on Dublin’s city centre streets hit prices as high as €4. For more on this Pat spoke to Janet Horner.

Ireland's car tastes are changing - we want our vehicles bigger and flashier and we're borrowing more than ever to be able to drive them. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on why, when it comes to cars, the motto here is increasingly, "always, a lender and a borrower be".

It's no secret that Ireland is aging, but who will care for you when strength wains and balance dips?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on the care workers helping Irish people into a dignified dottage.

Arsenal will face Manchester City this weekend for the big game in the Premier League. For a preview of this and all of this weekend’s sport, Off The Ball’s Shane Hannon will join us to preview a busy weekend of sport.

Pat was joined on the show by music legend Daniel O'Donnell to discuss his newest album ' How Lucky I Must Be'.

Israeli ground troops are encircling Gaza City this morning according to reports, we get the latest 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.  

We find out how modern ceremonies can honour religious faith without having to involve the church with Karen Dempsey Founder and Director of Entheos. 

The language surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict spells out disunity on a global scale. To discuss further Pat was joined this morning by Fergus Finlay Political Commentator & Irish Examiner Columnist Former CEO of Barnardos and former Senior Labour Party Advisor, also by Suzanne Lynch Journalist and Associate Editor at POLITICO.

Joe Lynam, Newstalk's Business Editor explains the business of cash.All with thanks to Croke Park Meetings and Events.

Saudi Arabia has bid to host the 2034 World Cup but what about concerns about human rights in the country? Shane Hannon presenter OTB joined Pat in the studio to discuss.

Professor Luke O’Neill tells us how in rare incidents, common infections can spark psychiatric illnesses.

London-based Journalist Enda Brady joined Pat with the latest on the fallout from Britain’s Public Inquiry into COVID-19. 

Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been looking at the money being spent on homeless hostels.

John Clarke joined Paton on the show to talk about his new book Finucane & Me; My life with Marian, which describes his life with the late broadcaster Marian Finucane.

We get the latest on the conflict in Gaza live from Israel with journalist Hannah McCarthy.

Paraic Horkan answers your green-fingered questions and tells us the top things to do in your garden this week. Paraic Horkan  Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, a Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens joined Pat this morning.

More people in Ireland die from lung cancer than any other cancer. Speaking to Pat this morning was Susan Letham a lung cancer survivor. Susan told her story to Pat and listeners this morning.For more information on The Marie Keating Foundation and the Big Check Up campaign, visit newstalk.com/mkf

Lisa Cannon takes us inside Hollywood high-school classics ‘The Breakfast Club’ and ‘Teen Wolf’.

Executive Director at UNICEF Peter Power joined Pat in the studio to discuss the escalating situation in Israel and the children caught up on both sides of this conflict.

While Ireland’s traffic enforcer numbers remain too low, oil prices run the risk of soaring sky-high. We discuss all with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.

Tánaiste Micheal Martin joined Pat in the studio this morning us today to discuss the latest on the situation in Israel and Gaza.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.