The Pat Kenny Show

This morning Pat was joined on the show by Author and Journalist Aoife Moore to discuss her new book 'The Long Game: Inside Sinn Féin'.

RTÉ is grappling with financial difficulties, and the government is considering providing interim funding with conditions attached, while also planning for long-term reforms in the public service broadcasting and media sector.  David Davin-Power, former RTE correspondent spoke to Pat with reaction this morning.

A report looking at Irish students' gambling activities has shown one in five 16-year-old boys has had trouble with a gambling habit. To discuss the findings Pat spoke to Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin.

Could a second tier of child benefit lift 40,000 children out of poverty? To discuss this further Pat spoke to Karen Kiernan, CEO of One Family Ireland.

Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens tells us what jobs you can undertake in your garden during September.

As the Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, there are rising concerns over safety.  For more on this Pat spoke to Naomi O'Leary Irish Times Europe Correspondent.

Taking Tinseltown by storm, Lisa Cannon takes a dive into Florence Pugh’s meteoric rise to fame in this week's 'Inside Hollywood'.

Former Proud Boys chairman receives the longest sentence so far handed down for the January 6th riots.  We get all the news and reaction stateside with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

750 Ukranian refugees are being housed in glamping tents from Electric Picnic. Concerns have been expressed by many about the tent's suitability as emergency accommodation. To discuss this further Pat spoke to CEO of Doras John Lannon.

You’ve heard of global warming but what do you know about Pacific cooling, Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland explained this phenomenon.

Will new speed limits combat fatalities on Irish roads? Authorities embark on a mission to lower speed limits on the roads as a response to the rising death toll due to road crashes. To get a reaction Pat was joined on the show by Conor Faughnan  Transport Consultant and  CEO at the RIAC.

Is vaping worse than smoking? We debate on the show with Dr. Garrett McGovern GP Specializing in Addiction Medication and also Dr. Emmet O'Brien Chairperson of ASH Ireland, Council of the Irish Heart Foundation, and Consultant Respiratory Physician, Beaumont Hospital. 

Richard Bruton has announced his intention to retire at the next general election. He has served as a councillor, senator, TD, and Minister who played a central role in three governments. Richard joined Pat in studio this morning.

Tomorrow is International Day of Charity, chosen as such to mark the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on how Irish people are giving back, and what Ireland's leading charities are doing to help those at home and around the world. 

There’s about 1200 fuel stations in Ireland – and counting – and while all offer fuel (petrol and diesel) most will also provide snacks, hot coffee and grocery basics.However, increasingly larger motorway service stops are going beyond their original job spec, to become hubs of action and amenities for local communities.Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Jess Kelly joins us to discuss how parents can take a more mindful approach to protecting their children from cyberbullying.

Future in Epilepsy and International epilepsy congress taking place in Dublin until tomorrow in the Convention Centre. Pat was joined on the show by Professor Sam Berkovic Director Epilepsy Research Centre & Laureate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne.

Booker Prize Nominee Paul Lynch discusses his life and offers insights into his award-nominated work which depicts life in Ireland under a totalitarian state.

As objections are lodged to large-scale development in Balbriggan we discuss if the complaints are merited  with Kevin Tolan Planning consultant and local to the area with a master's from TUD in Spatial Planning and also Tony Murphy Fingal Councillor (IND) Balbriggan Local Election Area. Member of Economic Enterprise & Tourism Development Strategic Policy Committee. 

PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne resigns ‘with immediate effect’. For more on this Pat spoke to Aex Kane Former director of communications for the Ulster Unionist Party and full-time commentator and columnist. 

One of Ireland’s most notorious and feared criminals speaks on the record for the very first time in a startling and chilling new book published to coincide with the broadcast of a major three-part documentary on Virgin Media Ireland which was released on Monday 05/09. As one of Ireland’s most infamous criminals and drug lords, and widely believed in the court of public opinion to have ordered the cold-blooded murder of crime reporter Veronica Guerin We spoke with the author of The Gilligan Tapes Jason O’Toole on what it was like to write about the infamous criminal.  

Marita Coyne's efforts to secure a school place for her child with a disability are to no avail as her child has yet to be given suitable access to schooling. Martia spoke to Pat this morning to tell about her ongoing efforts to secure a place for her son Robbie.

ESRI suggests 14% pay hikes as an inflation-busting measure but is it counter-intuitive?   To discuss with Pat was JP McMahon, Chef, Author and restaurateur.

Our expert this morning was Orla Walsh Audiologist and Audiology Director at Specsavers and she answered listeners' questions on hearing health.

Producer John Kelleher joins us to talk through his new documentary The Artist and the Wall of Death.

Library protests, book burning, and banning! What we can learn from the lead-up to World War II. Speaking to Pat was Ciarán O’Connor Senior Analyst with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and also Ronan McGreevy  Irish Times Journalist, historian, and  Co-author with Tommy Conlon of 'The Kidnapping’ about the kidnapping of Don Tidey in 1983.

Travel Editor for the Irish Independent, Pól Ó Conghaile, joined us this morning to talk through the best places to stay in France around the World Cup.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Increased penalty points and stricter rules are on the cards to prevent road deaths – but what is the best way to reduce speeding on roads? 

Tough sentencing for Capitol Hill Rioters, The Burning Man Festival in floods and what is Rudy Giuliani hiding?  We get the latest updates from the States with Marion McKeone US Correspondent with the Business Post.  

Arsenal's triumph Soenderby's remarkable victory and all the weekend sports with Eoin Sheahan.

This morning on the show, Linwood Barclay joined Pat to chat about his new book, 'The Lie Maker'.

Primary school classroom numbers are rising across the country with a main focus on classroom numbers in rural Ireland. What does this mean for our children’s education? Pat was joined on the show by Orla Hanahoe Principal of Cnoc Mhuire.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat live from the Aviva Stadium today was Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic, Fionan Shehan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College and Alice Leahy, Director of Services at The Alice Leahy Trust.    

Paul Williams, Special Correspondent for the Irish Independent and Crime Author joined Pat live from the Aviva Stadium to discuss what can be done to tackle crime in the capital.

Here today to celebrate 10 years of Pat Kenny on Newstalk, with an enticing performance is Andrea Corr, Irish singer, songwriter and actress.

He promised us that he’s going to pop bubbles and celebrate, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel joined Pat live from the Aviva Stadium with the perfect party food!

Experience the unbelievable with Keith Barry, the mastermind behind all things magic. Get ready to be astonished as he unveils his mind-bending mentalist expertise, delving into the mysteries of the human mind and proving that mind reading is more than just an imagined concept.Pat was joined live from the Aviva Stadium by Keith Barry, World renown Irish mentalist, magician and subconscious mind specialist. 

Brad Heidi, Galway Based singer songwriter joined Pat as he prepares to perform at Electric Picnic this weekend and we get a special performance from him.  

Ahead of the 4th meeting of the Citizen’s Assembly on drug use this weekend, Pat was joined by Chair of the Assembly Paul Reid to discuss the focus of this weekend’s congregation which includes a criminal justice perspective on drugs and a focus on legislation change.Paul Reid, Chair of the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use joined Pat on the show live from Aviva Stadium.

Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee joined Pat live from the Aviva Stadium to talk us through the latest development in the Vera Pauw scandal and all the weekend's sporting action. 

A busy week with electoral reform, more TDs with some winners and some losers on the political spectrum.Pat was joined by Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin to discuss electoral reform, anti-social behaviour and where to next for a coalition government. 

New data collected during census 2022 shows that 21% of Irish Householders have two or more spare rooms in their homes, prompting calls for homeowners to consider renting a room, the Irish Independent reports. This comes as the latest report from the residential tenancies board reveals that the average Dublin rent hit €2,102 per month.Karl Deeter, Financial Analyst joined Pat on the show to discuss.

The ongoing war in Ukraine has seen many people lose their lives and their homes. Some have gone as far as to trek across Europe to rescue their loved ones and their pets. One person who did just that to bring her mother and granny to Ireland for refuge is the founder of Love Ukraine Benefit Alliance, Luba Healy who joined Pat on the show live from Aviva.

In Boxed we take a look at Idris Elba's 'Hijack', a suspenseful series with unexpected twists, where an ordinary negotiator becomes an unlikely hero on a hijacked flight.

Man United fans are the Premier League’s worst for leaving matches before the final whistle, a poll found Is it ever acceptable to leave a match before the final whistle? We ask Shane Coleman Newstalk Breakfast Presenter.

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose whilst also remembering, without stigma, those who have died from overdose. Speaking to Pat this morning with more on this campaign is Dr Conor Hearty, Consultant in pain medicine and anaesthesiology at the National Orthopaedic Hospital at Cappagh.

Draft guidelines aim to restrict city households to one parking spot to enhance housing density. With reaction to these proposed guidelines was  Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation at the School of Engineering  Trinity College Dublin. 

With a tougher clampdown on the way for users of the dodgy box, we discuss what the implications might be for illegal streamers with Adrian Weckler Technology Editor with the Irish Independent.

Amidst a flurry of excitement of thousands of students receiving their college offers yesterday, we dissect this year’s points and look at the courses in demand with Brian Moony Guidance Counselor, and Irish Times Education Correspondent. 

Enhancing people’s appearance using non-invasive procedures, today we are discussing tweakments with Professor Catriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist, Institute of Dermatology.