The Pat Kenny Show

Architect and presenter Hugh Wallace with tips for getting the most out of your home.

We get the latest on the airstrike at a hospital in Gaza that has left over 500 people dead with John Simpon BBC World Affairs Editor.

Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning to review the new Google Pixel phones.

An exploration of one rural parish during the Troubles speaks volumes about the legacy of violence in the North. Martin Doyle Author of ‘Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Home Place’ and books editor for the Irish Times joined Pat on the show this morning.

Concern for Irish troops in Lebanon amid fears of an escalation of the violence in Israel and we learn about the disinformation that is surrounding the conflict. We speak to Cathal Berry TD and also Dr David Robert Grimes Scientist, Author & Disinformation Specialist.

Growing numbers of adults are moving back in with their parents for various reasons. We talk to Anne Kehoe President of the Psychology Society of Ireland about how everyone can survive in a busy household.

Brussels 'on highest terror alert' following the fatal shooting of two people in central Brussels. With more on this, we spoke to Rosie Birchard, Journalist onsite in Brussels.

Degrading conditions, a complaint system not fit for purpose, and a rising number of deaths in custody. The Inspector of Prisons, Mark Kelly, released his 2022 report on prison services in Ireland with some shocking results. Mark Kelly the inspector of Prison joined Pat in studio today to discuss his report.

With passenger numbers set to exceed 32 million, is a third terminal on the way for Dublin Airport? We hear from Eogha Corry Editor In Chef of Travel Extra Magazine.

Journalist and Author Lara Marlowe will give us her assessment of the situation in Israel based on years of observing from the frontline.

Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and founder of the health podcast joined us to discuss the multivitamin marketing myths ahead of flu season.

Looking to escape at Christmas we’ll have the top hotel breaks for the special time of year with great suggestions from Travel Editor with the Independent Pol Ó Conghaile.

Is not fancying your partner any more grounds for divorce, or is the loss of chemistry and romance a sad reality in long term relationships. We hear from Stephanie Regan, clinical psychotherapist. 

JP McMahon’s ‘Food On The Edge’ event on 16 and 17 October in Airfield Estate, Dundrum, explores modern Irish cuisine and brings together chefs from all over the world . JP spoke to Anton on the show about the event taking place.

Ireland has less reason to worry about winter energy supply than it did last year, according to EirGrid’s annual winter outlook report.

From excise duty to benefit in kind, Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent will breakdown what budget 2024 means for motorists.

Rozanne Purcell joined on us this morning on the show to cha about her new Book “Hike Life” and her love for the outdoors.

President Biden warns against the occupation of Gaza, and Middle East expert Patrick Cockburn will give us the latest from Israel.

Well, they made us believe but unfortunately, Ireland’s Rugby World Cup dream ended in spectacular fashion on Saturday night against the All Blacks. Irish rugby legend Keith Wood was there on Saturday night and joins us this morning to talk through along with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball and Host of COYGIG podcast. Henry McKean was in Paris and got the reaction from fans on the Paris streets.

Workers in community and voluntary sector organisations, funded by the HSE and other State agencies, are due to take indefinite strike action over pay disparity from tomorrow our reporter Josh Crosbie met with some of the organisations involved.

The number of alcohol breath tests carried out at Garda checkpoints has dropped by more than half compared with pre-pandemic levels while the number of gardaí assigned to roads policing is at its lowest level since 2017. Shane O’Donoghue, Editor at Complete Car .ie gave more details to Anton on the show this morning.

We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton in the studio today was Gary Gannon – TD, Social Democrats, Spokesperson for Education, Cormac Devlin TD - Fianna Fáil Chief Whip, Deputy Government Whip, Dublin Spokesperson & TD for Dún Laoghaire and Tadgh McNally, Irish Examiner Political Reporter.

It's Friday Food time on the show. Today Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef, of The Condor takes us through a tasty recipe of Anise Orange Cured Duck Leg Confit with Beetroot, Mushroom & Sherry Ragout.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Jimmy Smallhorne, the writer of The film The Miracle Club, joined Anton on the show today to discuss the film which is released in cinemas today.

From Premiership Rugby to Premiership Painter” we speak to Ed Williamson who has swapped rugby for fine art and has a new exhibition in The Oriel Gallery this October.

A huge game against New Zealand this weekend! We sent Henry McKean off to chat to the Irish fans about the game... and the bed bugs.

Catherine Day joins us to look back on 40 years of public service including being the first female secretary general of the EU.

Israel says all 1.1 million Palestinians in north Gaza must leave. We get the latest on the conflict 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. 

It’s the big one! Ireland will face New Zealand this weekend in a Quarter Final thriller! We speak to Malcolm O'Kelly former Irish Rugby player and also Kathleen McNamee from Off The Ball.

‘Breaking the Heart Open’, a new book by Tony Bates, tells of how a psychologist can learn from the pain of those he speaks to . Tony joined Anton on the show this morning.

The age limit for joining the guards increases to 50, but will this have an actual effect on policing numbers? Speaking to Anton this morning was Brendan O'Connor President of the GRA and also Personal Trainer Chris Connelly.

Raising awareness about the prevalence of arthritis and the support available to those who suffer from it. We spoke to Peter Boyd Arthritis Ireland and Services Support Officer and also Dr John Stack Consultant Rheumatologist at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin.

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

Unmissable and not just for football fans! we feature the new Netflix documentary Beckham in this week’s 'Boxed' with John Fardy.

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.

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

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.

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.