The Pat Kenny Show

We’ll have an update on the war in Ukraine as Russia attacks the grain ports in Odesa. Speaking to Pat this morning was Jason Corcoran Freelance Journalist and Russian Analyst.

Patrick O'Dea delves into his memoir, centered around his journey as a social care worker, sharing his unique experiences and insights. Patrick Author and Social Worker joined Pat on the show today.

Two men were arrested after trawler with a suspected haul of cocaine ran aground in Wexford. We ge the latest with Padraig Byrne Journalist with The Independent. ie and the Wexford People. 

For many first-time buyers, trying to get a mortgage can be tricky. Our expert has the answers to all your mortgage questions. Speaking to Pat today was Margaret Barrett who is Managing Director of Mortgage Navigators.

Minister Simon Harris joined Pat today to talk through record participation in retrofit upskilling and the doubling of courses available outside the CAO Points system

The Big Paws with Dog's Trust takes place this Saturday in Malahide Castle to celebrate the life of all dogs and commemorate them.  Speaking to Pat with more details on the event was Holly Carpenter, Dogs Trust Ambassador and social media content creator. 

Excitement and relief we hear from the Irish celebrating in Paris along with Henry McKean.

Vaping could lead to narrowing or blocking of blood vessels, heart disease, and premature aging, a leading oncologist and specialist in lung cancer has warned. Speaking to Pat this morning Prof Kenneth O’Byrne who is a Medical Oncologist and Clinical Scientist.

Is Kim Jong Un's sister the "most dangerous woman in the world"? To discuss with Pat was John Everard, Former British Ambassador to North Korea.

Another tragic weekend on our roads this weekend, we got a reaction from transport consultant Conor Faughnan.

Europe retained the Solheim Cup, an incredible turnout for the Irish women’s team at the Aviva, and that South African rugby match - it’s been an epic weekend of sport and Kathleen McNamee and Keith Wood will join us to talk through a busy weekend of sport.

A recent study shows that more than a third of young people want to avoid human contact at work as they favour working with computers over working with people. To chat about the findings Pat was joined on the show by Anne Downes, Founder of Clearview Coaching Group and author of The Career Book.

We chat to Dr. Tony Holohan on his memoir "We Need To Talk", a dual narrative of professional dedication and personal resilience during Ireland's COVID-19 crisis 

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning in the studio was Mairea Farrell Sinn Féin TD for Galway West and South Mayo, Colm Brophy Fine Gael TD for Dublin Southwest and Chair European Affairs, and also Laoise Neylon Journalist with the Dublin Inquirer.

We look at 25 years of Irish boxing excellence in the new book ‘’Showbusiness with Blood’’  with its Author, Journalist, and Musician Eamonn Carr who joined Pat in the studio this morning.

Gareth Mullins has a delicious vanilla rice pudding with blackberry and apple for you to try this weekend.

Tensions between India and Canada have reached boiling point as India has stopped issuing visas to Canadian citizens. We get the latest on what is going on with  Ray Bassett, former Senior Diplomat in the Department of Foreign Affairs and former Irish Ambassador for Canada.

Ahead of a huge match this weekend when South Africa takes on Ireland, Henry McKean reports from Paris meeting fans from all sides.

More than two-thirds of household items are being dumped in the wrong bin. Do you use your bins correctly? Pat spoke to Conor Walsh Secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association.

A mock gallows erected at a far-right protest near Leinster House is under criminal investigation, sparking security concerns for our politicians To discuss further Pat spoke to Adam Higgins Political Correspondent with the Irish Sun. 

Ireland takes on South Africa, the women’s team faces Northern Ireland in the post-Vera Pauw era and Arsenal meets Tottenham in the Premier League. It’s the sports Preview with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball and Host of COYGIG podcast.

September marks the second year of the Irish Heart Foundation's 'Her Heart Matters' campaign, dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health in women during Heart Month. For more on this campaign, Pat was joined on the show by Orna O’Brien, Irish CORU-registered senior dietitian with the Irish Heart Foundation.

The Housing Alliance has released a report focused on decarbonizing the social housing sector to meet national climate targets. Speaking to Pat was John Hannigan Chair of the Housing Alliance and CEO of Circle Voluntary Housing.  

Irish nurses are in demand not just world over, but across industries. Yes, more and more well educated Irish nurses and midwives are leaving Hospitals and the HSE to pursue the increasing number of opportunities open to them.But can our health system survive this exodus of nursing talent?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Keeping a stiff upper lip and suppressing negative thoughts is good for mental health, that’s according to a Cambridge study. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Author of “In Search of Madness gave his thoughts on this to Shane on the show this morning.

The final day of the National Ploughing Championships takes place today at Ratheniska Co Laois. There have been many issues teased out and debated by the farmers in attendance. One of the most concerning factors for those involved in agriculture is the drop off in full-time farmers. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been out around the Ploughing looking ahead at the future of farming Ireland:

Ryanair DAC CEO, Eddie Wilson joins us today to discuss Ryanair being forced to cut 17 routes and relocate19 eco-friendly aircraft from Dublin Airport. 

Alternative final journeys are on the rise we hear about water cremation with Elizabeth Oakes the owner of pure reflections, Ireland first resomarium. 

OTB’S Eoin Shehan brings us an insight into Rassie Erasmus and Irish rugby a fascinating relationship.

In the wake of the Temple Street Hospital surgery controversy, we get an update on the reviews published by CHI into the surgeries with Paul Cullen Health Editor of The Irish Times, and also Ciaran Tansey, Solicitor at Damien Tansey Solicitors, Sligo and Dublin.

Vaccines train the immune system against pathogen invaders. But in autoimmune diseases, the immune system becomes the enemy. Scientists have now figured out a way to tamp down this self-destructive response in mice by attaching sugars to molecules that provoke immune cells. This ‘inverse vaccine’ could potentially lead to new ways to combat autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) lupus and Type I diabetes.Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College  brings us more details on this

How to drive more sustainably? Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland gives us her review of some EVs in the market today.

13 people were arrested over public order incidents after demonstrations outside Leinster House. We get a reaction to what happened yesterday evening with Jack Horgan Jones, Political Reporter of The Irish Times, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fail Senator, and Jerry Buttimer Senator, Cathaoirleach Seanad Éireann. 

Death in the Blood: Caroline Wheeler's Book Unveils the Nhs's Worst Treatment Disaster, Spanning Over Two Decades, Which Devastated Tens of Thousands of Lives. 

A voice familiar to the nation, we speak to presenter Ian Dempsey on a quarter of a century on Today FM.  

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

A stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's bestselling crime novel "And Then There Were None" is premiering at the Gaiety Theatre throughout the week. Pat was joined on the show by actor Andrew Lancel who is starring in the production.

The UN General Assembly continues in New York today and Sean Defoe Bauer Media Political Correspondent reports from what has been happening at the meeting live from New York.

On Inside Hollywood this week we look at the acting career of Timothy Chalamet with Lisa Cannon TV Host and Executive Producer of Spotlight.

Limited to 25kmh, new rules about lights, helmets, and other safety features we hear the details of the new E-Scooter law with Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.  

Minister for Education Norma Foley announced the details of a reform of the senior cycle, including the introduction of two new subjects, we get a reaction from Geraldine O’Brien, President ASTI, Alex Rowley, 2nd year Journalism Student / leaving cert class 2021, and Brian Mooney Guidance Counselor & Irish Times Education Correspondent.

How apes may have evolved shoulders as brakes for climbing down trees, and a new method to convert plastic to soap, all up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB. 

We discuss a life lived amongst animals with Zookeeper Gerry Creighton in his new book ‘’Raised by the Zoo’’.

The Finance Minister mandates public bodies and potentially private-sector businesses must accept cash payments, addressing digital exclusion and social inclusion concerns.Speaking to Pat with more on this was Conor Pope Consumer Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times, Celine Clarke Head of Advocacy and Public Affairs at Age Action, and also Vincent Jennings CEO of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association.  

Apple to issue iPhone 12 update in France after-sales halted over radiation levels, Newstalk Technology Correspondent brought us the details as well as helping listeners with their tech queries.

Dr. Dominic Hegarty, Consultant in Pain Management and Neuromodulation, Mater Private hospital Cork and Clinical Director of pain relief Ireland. discussed the life-altering condition of living with chronic pain.

The inside story of Scappaticci, the IRA’s nutting squad, and the British spooks who ran the war with Richard O'Rawe Former provisional IRA prisoner and author. 

The 2023 SDG Summit will take place on 18-19 September 2023 in New York. It will mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals with high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to 2030.  Sean Defoe, Bauer Media Political Correspondent joined us live from New York.

Following devastating floods hitting the Libyan port city, there are still over 10,000 missing with the death toll currently standing at 11,300. For an update on the situation there, Pat spoke to  Aml Albarghouti  Unicef Communications & Advocacy Officer. 

The ploughing championships begin at Ratheniska in Laois today, our reporter Josh Crosbie finds out what is in store for the thousands of visitors expected.