The Pat Kenny Show

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.

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.  

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? 

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.

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.

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. 

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.  

Concerns were raised by those in the tourism industry at the start of the summer about the lack of hotel beds across the country and the impact that could have on businesses that rely on tourism. But what kind of summer did they have? Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte reports for us.

Planning & Planting for Autumn, Winter and spring Colour from Flower Bulbs. Paraic Horkan Paraic Horkan Horticulturist and keen Gardener - Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens brings us loads of recommendations and advice.

We discuss the impact of having an amicable separation for your children's future relationships with Stephaine Regan Regan Clinical Psychotherapist, Author of Relationships on the Edge & co-host of the podcast ToughLove.

After the long-awaited boundary draw this morning, TDs across the country now know where they stand ahead of the next election. Joining Pat this morning was Miss Justice Marie Baker, Chairperson Of ‘An Coimisiún Toghcahin’ Ireland’s Independent Electoral Commission. 

Vera Pauw’s reign as Republic of Ireland Football Manager comes to an end after four years. We get the latest from Kathleen McNamee.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and we hear about the important work of The Gavin Flynn Foundation with John Glynn. Also, we spoke to Niamh Mother of Josh Forrester, a patient with The Gavin Glynn Foundation.

We dive into the movies of Austrian-born Filmmaker Billy Wilder, director of ‘’Some Like It Hot’’ and ‘’Sunset Boulevard’’ in this week's Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon TV Host and Executive Producer of Spotlight.

An Garda Síochána's upper age limit is set to rise significantly in a bid to boost recruitment, potentially reaching 45-50 years of age. With reaction Pat was joined on the show by Pat Marry Former Detective Inspector and Senior Investigating Officer and Author of 'The Making Of A Detective' 

After a long wait, we will be discussing the release of today’s boundary redraw with Sean Defoe  Bauer Media’s Political Correspondent and seasoned Political pundit Ivan Yates.

A group of researchers at the University of Lyon in France have found that crocodiles can recognise distress in babies, chimpanzees, and bonobos. We discuss this and how a team of researchers found traces of cocaine in sharks.

With over half of the respondents of the Amarach research conducted by Newstalk are very or somewhat concerned about the level of catholic patronage in schools, we debate the issue of religion in schools with Peadar Tobin Leader of Aontú and Sorca Clarke Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath spokesperson on Education.  

In our tech slot this morning, Jess Kelly joins us to talk about phones for back to school and the latest from the Amarach research which shows that 3 in 10 said their child spends 3-5 hours on their device outside of school.

We learned lessons from the pandemic about how to treat an emergency globally, why are we not applying this to climate change? We heard from Sadhbh O’Neill, Stop Climate Chaos Coalition Coordinator.

With many Accountants looking to emigrate, we hear why not enough young accountants are staying in the country. Speaking to Pat this morning was Fergal McPhilips Finance and accounting team leader at Morgan McKinley.  

Can a review of the speed limits sought by the Government bring down fatalities on our roads? We'll discuss this with Conor Faughnan  Transport Commentator and CEO of the RIAC. 

A new study finds that Irish Travellers suffer from a disproportionate burden of physical health conditions. We speak to the lead of the study Dr Julie Broderick  Head of Discipline of Physiotherapy and Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine at Trinty College Dublin.

Private insurance policyholders dig deeper into their pockets with impending health insurance price hikes.  Pat spoke to Dermot Goode Health Insurance Expert at Total Health Cover Lockton Company.

Thousands of people have been stranded in airports across Europe, meanwhile, pilots do not get enough sleep between flights. Kevin Byrne, Retired Air Corps Lieutenant Colonel and lecturer in Aviation safety Mgt at DCU

We speak to Maureen Sullivana Magdalene survivor and author of Girl in the Tunnel. about the proposed National Centre for Research and Remembrance to honor survivors and former residents of institutions. 

The family of missing woman Imelda Keenan seeks answers 30 years on from her disappearance. Speaking to Pat this morning was Gina Kerry the niece of Imelda Keenan.

Our expert this week on the show was Dr Niall Hogan  Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at St. James Hospital and Niall gave advice on the treatment and recovery of sports injuries.

On a drizzly morning in July 1915, thousands of people watched the S.S. Eastland turn over in the Chicago River while tied to the Clarke Street dock.  844 passengers, including 21entire families, died in less than 20 minutes in the middle of the fourth-largest city in the United States. Playwright Jocelyn Clarke is here to tell us the story which is portrayed in a new play. Eastland previews in the Samuel Beckett Theatre on 30th August.

Assaults in Dublin are down, yet there is still a perception that the capital is unsafe, why? We discussed this with the Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and the Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital.

Biden says ‘’no place for white supremacy in the US’’ following the killing of three people in a racist shooting in Florida. We get the latest Stateside with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Lough Neagh over the past few months has been experiencing an ecological collapse. The Complex nature of local government and the failure to restore the Stormont assembly have been cited as contributing to the demise of the lough. To hear more on this Pat spoke to Newtown Emerson, columnist with the Irish Times.