The Pat Kenny Show

If you’ve been living under a rock then you may not know that Barbie is back! Yes, today marks the national release of the Barbie movie and though much has been made of Margot Robbie’s titular role, Ryan Gosling has been also making waves for his part, “just Ken”. So what is this “Kenergy” he speaks of, and how can men get kenergised ahead of this weekends events? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden joins Pat with this report.

The rain we’ve seen this July would put an Irish November to shame. And with the kids off school and Europe too hot for a holiday, many people are beginning to feel marooned. So what can be done on a drizzly day in Ireland, and why are more of us embracing the elements than ever before? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports.

Minister Stephen Donnelly joined Pat live in studio for an update on all things health

Punitive road pricing scheme could be coming down the road for Irish drivers, would it be a good idea.Discussing this with Pat wasTransport Consultant Conor Faughnan, Coordinator of Stop Climate Chaos Coalition, Sadhbh O’Neill and Brian Mahon, Political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.

With Limerick making history by lifting the Liam McCarthy Cup yesterday, Pat was joined by co-host of OTBAM, Shane Hannon to review all the weekend's sports action

Pat was joined by sister of missing woman Jean Tighe who disappeared three years ago in Portugal.

Newstalk Chief Reporter, Barry Whyte joined Pat to explain why residents living in North Dublin say noise from Dublin Airports North Runway is worse than ever. Note: Dublin Airport authority have clarified to Newstalk since segment aired that it’s community engagement engages with those impacted on an ongoing basis..

As fires continue to cause havoc of the Greek islands, Pat was joined by Guardian's Athens based correspondent, Helena Smith.

We take look back on the main news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Jane Mathews Political reporter for the journal.ie, Cian O'Callaghan Deputy Leader of the Social Democrats and TD for Dublin Bay North, and also Cormac Devlin TD for Dún Laoghaire Fianna Fáil Chief Whip and Deputy Government Whip.

A little taste of France, Crepes with maple roasted peaches & Chantilly cream is Gareth's recipe of choice today.

After receiving ongoing abuse online Jess Kelly finds out what can be done to remove harmful content. Jess met up with the new online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett.

The small town of Stanhope was a quiet, safe place to live, until 9-year-old Avery Wooler’s disappearance. ‘Everyone Here is Lying’ is a novel that focuses on the search for the missing girl revealing the deepest darkest secrets of the people of Stanhope along the way. Pat was joined by its author, Shari Lapena this morning.

The Irish team really did us proud yesterday, Rory kicks off his Open run and a big All-Ireland this week. Aisling O’Reilly from Off The Ball joins us to talk through the weekend in sport.

After two serious separate attacks left victims in critical condition we ask what needs to be done to tackle crime effectively. To discuss with Pat this was Cieran Perry Independent Councillor for Cabra-Glasnevin, Cllr Cat O’Driscoll SocDem Dublin City Cllr for Cabra/Glasnevin. and Pat Marry, Former detective Inspector and Author of the book ‘’The Making of a Detective.

School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean a child's diet has to be. Siobhan Berry, The Founder of Mummy Cooks joined Pat this morning on the show with tips and advice.

A torn letter exposes the lonely lives and cruel deaths of the mysterious Tipperary couple Nicholas Smith and his wife Hillary. Shane Phelan Legal Affairs Editor at Irish Independent joined Pat on the show this morning with more on this.

We talk all things books. Do you have a book that reminds you of a special time or place in your life? Holly Carpenter discusses her three favorite books and why they resonate with her and her daily life.

In late May a director was appointed to oversee the excavation and respectful re-interment of children's remains at the former Tuam mother and baby home site. The government also appointed a negotiator to deal with religious bodies and to seek from them, a financial contribution to the mother and baby institutions payment scheme. Speaking to Pat this morning was Daniel Mac Sweeney Director of Authorised Intervention, for the excavation of the graves at Tuam former Mother and Baby Home .

The average household in Ireland throws away one-third of their weekly food shop. How can we prevent food waste? Jo Linehan, Editor of the climate supplement with the Sunday Times Ireland discussed with Pat this morning.

Going on holiday to somewhere very hot. Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College on the risks and how to mitigate them.

Homeownership age gap amongst highest in Europe. Teachers fear rental crisis will force the next generation of educators to leave Ireland. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Aoife Ní Chéileachair Secondary School teacher who teaches biology and chemistry through Irish at Gaelcholáiste na Mara in Arklow, Co Wicklow, and also Dr Rory Hearne Assistant Professor in social policy in Maynooth University and author of Housing Shock: The Irish Housing Crisis and How to Solve It.

On July 29, 2013, Kathleen Chada's husband, Sanjeev murdered their two sons, Eoghan, who was 10, and known affectionately as “O” and Ruairi who was 5 known affectionately as “Ru”. the boys had been taken from their family home in Carlow. Kathleen waited, and searched, for almost 24 hours before her husband phoned and told her, ‘the boys are dead’. Kathleen has written the story of Eoghan and Ruairi. It’s called “everything” and it’s a beautiful although painful celebration of their young lives. Kathleen spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

Tragedy strikes New Zealand ahead of the women's world cup opening game. A shooting has left two people dead in the Centre of Auckland, New Zealand, hours before the city is due to open the Fifa Women's World Cup. We got the latest from Jacob Jones, Reporter with Newstalk ZB in Auckland.

Warm temperatures and moist conditions are ideal for wild garden flowers. Horticulturist keen gardener and a Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens brings us our weekly advice on achieving your best garden colour.

We speak to filmmaker Laura Mcgann on her new film 'The Deepest Breath' which delves into the world of free diving.

From the camogie pitch to the Mater hospital, how one schoolfriend helped another through cancer. Carmel was diagnosed with bowel and lung cancer and referred to the mater hospital from 2015-2020. While in the matter she was treated by surgeons, one of who was a school friend, Prof Ann Brannigan. Both Carmel and Ann joined Pat in the studio this morning.

From the creator of ‘Knocked Up’ and ‘This is 40’, we look at the works of Comic DirectorJudd Apatow . ‘SPOTLIGHT’ with Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer SPOTLIGHT.

Fuel price figures from the AA released yesterday show that for July petrol is unchanged in the last month at €1.65 and diesel is up by 2 cent to €1.55. When you look at the current cost of electricity you can calculate that the E-Car user is saving virtually nothing. Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant brings us all the motoring news.

With the government announcing a new all-island hydrogen plan and strategy, we hear from Hydrogen Ireland about whether the plan can work and hold water. Speaking to Pat this morning was Paul McCormack Director of Hydrogen Ireland.

New research shows that elephants like variety in their meals as much as we do, and how the pattern on the wings of butterflies might influence how successfully they can migrate. All up for discussion with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland in this week's 'Green Scene'

We delve into the life and crimes of Ireland's most enigmatic crime boss, in the new book ‘ ‘’The Monk: The life and crimes of Ireland’s most enigmatic Gang Boss’’ with its author Paul William Crime Writer for the Irish Independent.

‘’Unbearable and Stifling’’ we hear from Irish people on the continent in the grips of a deadly heatwave. Speaking to Pat this morning was Suzanne Kane Broadcaster with 98FM and holidaymaker in Greece and also Paul Cullen and Health Editor with the Irish Times who is currently on holiday in Italy.

Today with Jess we hear how Sky has announced the launch of Sky Stream. It is the new easy way to get Sky, giving you the best entertainment streamed straight to any TV over Wi-Fi, without a dish, so there is no installation required. We hear about ONANOF BuddyPhones PlayEars+ wireless children’s headphones. These are specifically designed for kids - coming in different animal headband designs - but the key focus here is the tech inside which Jess explains all. Also new to the market is the new Nokia G42 phone .

Stephanie ReganClinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor, Host of podcast – ToughLove explains what red flags to watch out for at the beginning of relationships.

Jane Murray, director of broken theatre, creator and producer of the Sorcas le Croí joined Pat to tell all about Ireland’s first circus As Gaeilge.

A lady who wasn’t afraid to stand up for Nelson Mandela back in the 1980s. On Nelson Mandela Day, we talk to Mary Manning about the famous Dunne's Stores protest.

We get the latest on the record-breaking heatwave that is scorching Southern Europe with Naomi O’ Leary Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times.

TV licence renewals have dropped by 30% since the rte expose. For reaction, Pat spoke to Sean Defoe, Bauer media political correspondent, and also Pat Rabbitte, Former Communications Minister.

VAT rat going from 9% to 13.5% - maintaining the existing 9% VAT rate which is anticipated to change to be increased to 13.5% from 1st September 2023. But hairdressers and restaurant owners argue that vat should not increase to 13.5%, speaking to Pat with more on this was Lisa Eccles, President of the Irish Hairdressers’ Federation and Paul Treyvaud, Owner of Treyvaud’s Restaurant.

Manna Drone’s new delivery trial begins in Blanchardstown, with plans to reach 1.5 million people. Pat spoke to Bobby Healy CEO of Manna Drone Delivery

Are we heading towards an alcohol-free future? Zero - Zero alcohol consumption is up 25%. Guinness Zero - Zero is investing € 25 million and increasing production by 300%. We sent Henry McKean on a non alcoholic pub crawl around Ringsend in Dublin. Henry asked could we be heading for a zero-zero country by 2030? He sent us this report.

We discuss a breakdown in communication between the board and builders at the national children's Hospital, while a squad of external investigators were shut out of the site for six weeks. With more on this Pat was joined on the show by David Cullinane Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health.

Protein powder, vitamin, and mineral supplements. How important are they and do we really need them? Orla Walsh, Registered dietitian with Orla Walsh nutrition is our 'Ask The Expert' this morning on the

In the states, Donald Trump is refused a trial extension saying there was no basis for an “open-ended” delay sought by his lawyers. Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio brings us all the latest news stories from the USA.

Record breaking temperatures on the continent, are we at a tipping point? Speaking to Pat this morning was Alan O'Reilly Tullow based Meteorologist.

Ghost estate at Glendale, just outside the town of Tullow has 63 fully finished houses that have been lying empty for a decade. We discuss in depth the Glendale ghost estate that has been the focus of stark planning objections in recent years with Marcus McCormac Tullow auctioneer for DNG and estate agent for Glendale and Cllr William Paton Labour county councilor for the Carlow area.

We hear from one of Dublin’s oldest food producers who’s calling for more assistance for the food and farming industry. Speaking to Pat this morning was Justin Leonard Managing director of Jackie Leonard & Sons.

Why schools are part of the problem and a potential solution to stop the riots in France. Lara Marlowe Paris-based author and Contributor to the Irish Times spoke to Pat this morning with more on this.

Dublin Airport warns parking demand 'very high' ahead of busy weekend Passengers are being reminded to make alternative travel arrangements where possible. Speaking to Pat this morning was Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine and also Ann Graves, Sinn Fein Councillor.

Has our Justice Minister let street crime flourish? With an overfocus on hate speech. We discussed this with Brendan O'Connor President of the GRA.