The Pat Kenny Show

At least 21 people including 2 children have died after a bus crashed off an overpass near Venice and caught fire. Irish journalist living in Northern Italy, Hugo McCafferty spoke to Pat about the tragic incident.

On Inside Hollywood this week TV host and executive producer of Spotlight, Lisa Cannon looks at the career of Rami Malek.

On this week's Green Scene: Gorillas are sensitive souls but very resilient and what of the bed bug infestation in Paris?Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland, Ruth Freeman joined Pat.

‘Every Night is Full of Stars: More Meaningful Poems for Life’ is Aoibhin Garrihy’s latest book featuring an array of different poems. Aoibhin Garrihy, Co-founder of Beo Wellness and Author, spoke to Pat about her new book.

 Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across Ireland with around 3,500 new cases each year, and over 500 deaths. 4 out of 5 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer without having any symptoms. Pat was joined by consultant urologist at The Mater Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, Dr. David Galvin and prostate cancer survivor, Jonathon Molloy to discuss the importance of getting regular check-ups with your GP.

In the anticipation of the second world war a shocking spike in suicides struck the UK.  How did the events leading up to the world's greatest conflict impact society's emotional and mental well-being?Julie Gottlieb, Professor of modern history at the University of Sheffield, spoke to Pat about her research into the human cost of global tensions. 

Our expert this morning was Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens and he answered listeners' questions.

According to the latest census results, there has been a significant increase in the number of people speaking languages other than English at home, Newstalk reporter and researcher, Simon Tierney went to find out more...Image: Priscilla Tielle Mariz de Medeiros and Robert Ronayne are raising their daughter Chloe bilingually.

Kevin McCarthy is ousted as Speaker of the House by hard-right Republicans.Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio gave Pat the latest. 

Sean Defoe, Bauer Media’s political correspondent and Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist for the Sunday Times Ireland, spoke to Pat about what we should expect ahead of next week's budget.

Atlantic Treasures fish shop in Killybegs, one of the country’s busiest fishing ports, closed over the weekend due they say to a scarcity of fish.The closure follows a worrying trend of fish and chip shops shutting up around the country.So, is your “one and one”, cod and chips order in peril, and what can you do to save your local chipper?Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports

Having issues with your Apple 15? Jess Kelly joins us next to talk it through them and answers listeners tech questions.

Leaked Russian defence spending documents show that Russia is prepared for many years of fighting in Ukraine.  For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group and Former British Diplomat.

Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial opens in New York; we get the latest from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.

Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment. Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor Fidelma Dunne, Professor of Medicine at the University of Galway and Consultant Endocrinologist at Saolta Hospital Health Care Group.

The explosive truth of text-bombing: When messages turn toxic. Clinical Psychotherapist  Stephanie Regan explains all

The Garda Representative Association discusses looming service withdrawals and the challenge of overtime. Speaking to Pat this morning was James Morrisroe Interim Deputy General Secretary of the GRA.

Air BnB is being targeted as having an impact on the housing crisis. Should these properties be used for long-term rentals? 

On one of the busiest days of the year for the criminal courts, barristers around the country are on strike. We spoke to Sean Guerin SC on why this day of strike is taking place.

What is the new COVID booster jab, will it protect against new variants and where can you get it? Dr Lucy Jessop HSE National Immunisation lead consultant on public Health Medicine joined Pat this morning on the show.

The case of the soldier Albert Cashier, born "Jennie Hodgers", is the subject of a new play in the Smok Alley Theatre this November. Joining Pat to tell about the story of Solder Albert Cashier in the play are actors Anthony Kinahan and Ceara Carney.

Our ask-the expert this week is Dr. Bronagh Keane, a General and cosmetic dentist who will give advice on oral hygiene and answer listeners' questions.

The Irish prison service is looking to recruit passionate driven prison officers in an ongoing campaign. We hear from the Director General of the Irish Prison Service Caron McCaffrey.

Pol O’Conghaile brings us some travel recommendations for the Mid-term break.

We talk ghosts, goblin’s, and all things ghastly with one of Ireland’s most iconic broadcasters Anne Doyle who has written a new book 'Tales From Another World' a frightful collection of Irish Ghost stories

As another hotel is refused planning permission, this time in Temple Bar, we ask has the capital got enough hotels. Newstalk's reporter Josh Crosbie has been looking into this and sat down with Pat this morning with his findings.

Two Dublin city centre car parks could be repurposed for housing, cultural venues or “urban farming” under a proposal to reassess the use of commercial buildings owned by Dublin City Council. With more details on this Pat was joined by Donna Cooney Green Party Councillor for Clontarf. 

European victory in the Ryder Cup and a dramatic weekend in the Premier League, Kathleen McNamee from OTB joined us this morning to review the weekend of sport.

Spotting the edges of a coercive relationship, what are the things to watch out for in a romantic relationship? We hear from Sarah Benson CEO of Women's AId and also Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College, Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital .

Up to 30,000 people have been driving for years without a full driver's license. Pat discusses these figures with the Editor of Complete Car. ie Shane O’Donoghue.

We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Christine Bohan Deputy Editor The Journal, Eoin O'Broin Sinn Fein T.D. for Dub Mid-West and Spokesman on Housing, Local Govt & Heritage and also Patrick Costello Green Party TD for Dublin South-Central Spokesperson on Justice.

Author Emily Hourican joined Pat in studio this morning to chat about her new book ' Invitation To The Kennedy's'.

A new report which shows that Ireland is paying the second highest excise duty on alcohol in the EU and UK.  Publicans have called for excise duty to be lowered ahead of the upcoming budget.  Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor Anthony Foley Author of the report and Associate Professor of Economics in Dublin City University Business School.

Gareth Mullins joins us with a real home comfort treat - Pork sausages and colcannon mash with onion Gravy.Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Can Europe take the Ryder Cup on home soil? Kathleen McNamee looks ahead of a busy weekend in sport. 

Doctors punched by patients, spat at and held at gunpoint new survey reveals. We get a reaction from these findings from Dr Chris Luke   Columnist with the Irish Medical Times and Retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine and also Dr James Thorpe Deputy Medical Director of the Medical Protection Society.

Grainia Long, Chief Executive, Northern Ireland Housing Executive, the strategic housing authority for Northern Ireland and one of the largest publicly owned social landlords in Europe joined Pat on the show to discuss how strong leadership is what is important in the housing sector.

We lookinto Mexico’s legalisation of drugs in the 1930’s and 40’s and how it can inform today’s ‘’war on drugs’’  with Alexander Avina Associate Professor of History at Arizona State University.

Money, drugs, and Drew Flu we hear from Minister Simon Coveney Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in the Irish Government. Fine Gael TD for Cork. 

In Boxed with John Fardy we take a look at season four of Netflix's ‘’Sex Education’.’ 

Newstalk presenter Shane Beatty tells us about the three books that have made an impacted on him. Listen here to find out those three books Shane has picked.

Georgia Lillishas found comfort in horses following the tragic death of her mother in 2008. Georgia is now desperately searching for new premises for her therapeutic equine centre for children and said: “Horses have kept me sane and on this earth through dark times.” Pat was joined today by Georgina as she spoke about her beloved horse and the seach for a new premises for her equine centre.

We get all the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert including experts call for weight-based car tax as number and size of SUVs explodes and also Alcohol breath-test devices that can stop cars from starting may be introduced in State next year.

Fewer babies are born every year but how does that impact society? Do women need to be having more babies? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Sinead O’Moore Host of stretch marks podcast and also  David Quinn Columnist, Sunday Independent/Irish Catholic. 

We look to the US following the hotly contested GOP debate last night and Kevin McCarthy's difficulties dealing with the hard right elements in his party. All with Larry Donelly University of Galway Law Lecturer. Political columnist with Journal.ie.

Colm Boohig takes a look at the best sporting contests after Ireland's epic win over South Africa last week.

Irish waters turned from green to white, with three new arrests made in the Wexford drug haul. We get the latest with Mick O'Toole Crime and Defence Editor with the Irish Mirror.

Sinn Féin has extended its lead over its rivals and remains on course to be comfortably the largest party in the next Dail according the today's Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll.

We hear about a new campaign from Diabetes Ireland to raise awareness of chronic illness type 1 diabetes. Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor Edna Roche from the Irish Childhood Diabetes National Register and also Jay Hickey who has been living with diabetes for 20 years.

Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland   looks at the social, economic and environmental benefits to opting for second-hand pieces.