The Pat Kenny Show

We hear from one of Ireland's leading dermatologists about the do’s and don’ts when it comes to winter skincare. Joining Pat this morning was joined on the show by Professor Catriona Ryan, Consultant dermatologist at Institute of Dermatologists.  

New proposals to ban mobile phones in schools, is this a good idea? For reaction, Pat was joined on the show by Simon Lewis Principal of Educate Together National School, Co.Carlow.

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

Pat was joined by a panel to discuss the best way to care for people and family in their old age. Joining Pat this morning was Professor Rónán Collins, Geriatrician, stroke physician, and clinical lead at the Irish National Stroke Programme, Jenny Branigan, Owner of Total Physio  and also  Stephanie Regan, Psychotherapist and host of the Tough Love Podcast. 

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie brings us details of a course focused on the impact of violence against women and how consent is being taught to men behind bars.

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.

We will be getting the latest on Gaza from Professor Scott Lucas and we will be talking to the owner of the first Irish bar in Israel, Robert Siegal over of Molly Blooms live from Tel Aviv.

The great grand nephew of Bram Stoker Dacre Stoker joined Pat to discuss his new multimedia presentation Stoker on Stoker, where he will be presenting never-before-seen images and writings from the acclaimed author of Dracula.

Celebrations or commiserations? UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reaches one year in office, Consultant, Strategist and mental Health Campaigner   Alastair Campbell joined Pat in the studio to discuss the milestone.

This morning on the show, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent takes a look at the new Google AI photo editing tool.

9 Republicans have entered the race for House Speaker, what happens from here? Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.i e joined us on the show to discuss.

A quarter of adults in Ireland lived with a problem drinker as a child according to a new study by Maynooth University. With more detail on the findings, Pat was joined on the show by Professor Mary Ryan Consultant Endocrinologist and Senior Lecturer in the Bon Secours Barringtons, Hospital in Limerick and UCD.

Waterways Ireland is calling for changes to bye-laws which they say are necessary to protect our waters. Speaking to Pat this morning, Paddy Harkin Inspector of Navigation at Waterways Ireland. 

Dana Erlich, Israeli ambassador to Ireland joined Pat this morning in studio.

Irish people say sorry in all the wrong places. We hear how to craft a heartfelt apology with Ray O'Neill Assistant Professor in Psychotherapy in the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health. 

Britney Spears's memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is released globally today. We talked to Entertainment journalist Rory Cashin about the revelations.

As the death toll in Gaza reaches 5,000 we speak to Professor of Peace Studies Paul Rogers on where the conflict stands on the global landscape.

Our ask the expert today joining Pat was Professor Gaye Cunnane Professor of Rheumatology at Trinity College Dublin and St James Hospital and Director of Health and Wellbeing at the Royal College of Physicians Ireland. 

Out of the saddle and onto the bookshelves; former jockey Nina Carberry joined Pat in studio to chat about her new children’s book 'Ride To The Rescue'.

Expulsions and suspensions have increased significantly post-pandemic, we ask why with Eric Nelligan Assistant Principal of St Munchins College in Limerick and member of Aontu.

There are calls for a ferry service to be installed to travel between Cork and Waterford. A motion has been put forward for a feasibility study to take place on a ferry link. This would form part of a travel corridor between the counties for pedestrians and cyclists. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, made the trip by car and spoke with those who remember the old boat service.

Thousands of Irish drivers were victims of a data breach, with more than half a million documents exposed to hackers. We more on this Pat spoke to Adrian Weckler Tech editor for the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.

Fertility tracking apps have grown in popularity but are they a good alternative to traditional birth control? Pat has a discussion with Aisling Fox, Nutritional Therapist and owner of AOK Nutrition, Kate O’Connell, Former TD & Pharmacist, and also Dr Amy Morgan, Drogheda GP.

With yellow and orange weather warnings in place across the country we get the latest on what people can expect with Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather.

England surprisingly gave South Africa a run for their money in the Rugby World Cup over the weekend, and the great Bobby Charlton passed away. We get all the sport with Phil Egan.

More than 400 smuggled pets were discovered in a raid in Barcelona last Wednesday. With there being several high-profile seizures in Ireland over the past few years. How much of a problem is pet smuggling in Ireland and how do we contribute to the cruel practice ?We discuss this with Gillian Bird Head of Education and Media at the DSPCA.

The latest on the Israel-Palestine conflict – where does it stand over two weeks in?  Pat was joined on the show by 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.  

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was   Colm Brophy FG TD Dublin South West, Jack Power Reporter with the Irish Times, and Marian Harkin TD Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim.

We discuss the impact the conflict is having on hospital services. Speaking to Pat this morning was Dr. Daniel Briscoe, nephew of the late Ben Briscoe TD, an Irish expat working as an Ophthalmologist in Tel Aviv.

Gareth Mullins has a beautiful minestrone and some lovely butternut squash soup recipes for us to try this weekend.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

British comedian and author  Andi Osho has written a fiction book about the difficulties of stand-up and the power of love. Andi joined Pat to chat about her new book 'Tough Crowd'

Serious concerns for residents in Midleton estate who are on 'high alert' for further flooding. We hear from the people and businesses impacted by the flooding. Talking to Pat this morning was Lynda Corigliano owner of La Trattoria Restaurant, Laurie O'Donnell Owner of HS2 Midleton Hair Salon, and Patrick O’ Donovan Minister for the Office of Public Works.

Children living with health conditions can find joy and escapism through art and creativity. We hear about Helium Arts the national children’s arts and health charity Speaking to Pat this morning was Helene Hugel Founder, CEO, and artistic director of Helium Arts, and also Annette Cotter Parent of Ruth, a 14-year-old wheelchair user who attends Helium Arts workshops. 

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.

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.

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

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.