The Pat Kenny Show

With Donald Trump set to be formally charged later this morning, we discuss the former president's predicament with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway.

From sustainable lunch boxes to saving the lifespan of uniforms, we discuss how to get your kids back to school more sustainably with Jo Linehan Editor of the climate supplement with the Sunday Times Ireland.

It’s set to be one of the busiest weekends of the year at Dublin Airport. We get details from Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine.

What are the key skin issues to look out for in men these days, we discuss in our 'Skin Deep' series with Professor Niki Ralph Consultant dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists.

As RTE finances continue to show deficits, is a government bailout the only thing that can save the National Broadcaster? Speaking to Pat was Hugh O’Connell Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Independent.

Paraic Horkan gives us a rundown of jobs to do in the garden this week. Compost your kitchen and garden waste, chopping up and mixing the contents to speed up decomposition - July is an excellent time to create a new composting project Cut lavender for drying, choosing newly opened flowers for the best fragrance, then hang up in a cool, dark place - your plants will reflower in autumn Give dahlias a liquid feed, keep them well watered, and tie the shoots of tall varieties to sturdy stakes as they grow - dahlias will flower from july to November Hoe borders often, ( i use the Wolf garden hoe ) to control small weeds Water and feed sweet peas regularly, pick the flowers every few days, and remove seed pods to prolong flowering - liquid feed with blooming magic liquid feed

We speak to the Irish doctor who joined ‘’Just Stop Oil’’ and getting arrested for her convictions. Joining Pat was Dr. Genevieve Shanahan Lecturer at Cardiff University’s Business School.

Ireland may lose "a generation of audiences". That's the stark warning from the Arts Council. Research has shown a drop off in attendance from 16-24 year olds at arts and culture events across the country. Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden asks why.

The amazing story of eel migration, and how scientists in TCD discovered that basking sharks are warm-blooded in this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

In a new 3 part series on the show, we delve into the world of the Mafia, its history and the inner working of the main five mafia families. This morning we get an insight into how the Mafia came about and how they made their roots and millions in the USA. Joining Pat this morning was Alex Hortis author of 'The Mob and The City', a constitutional lawyer and crime historian.

Delivery riders in Dublin are facing "daily attacks, thefts and lowering pay, our reporter Josh Crosbie joined them for a day and reported for us on the show this morning.

We discuss the potential consequence of Venice being added to the UNESCO danger list with Hugo McCafferty Irish journalist living in Northern Italy and also Eoghan Corry Travel and Aviation Journalist.

We discuss Barnardos’ call for the extension of the free school book scheme to cover secondary school students with Paul Crone Director at the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

All Things Considered: Health warnings on Junk Food was up for discussion this morning with Shane and Ciara.

Samsung has two new foldable phones on the market and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly has had a look.

I worry about my safety in Dublin as aggression now seems normalised I’ve fallen in love with the city since moving here but recent encounters have left me shaken. Those are the words written in an Opinion piece from journalist Silvia Omorodian who lived here for the last 2 years

When should we talk to people about being overweight? To discuss with Pat were Dr Mick Crotty GP Gp specializing in obesity and Professor Donal O’Shea HSE Clinical lead on obesity.

Doolin swimmers push back as council moves to ban swimming off pier. Speaking to Pat this morning was Clare County Councillor Liam Grant.

An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar joined Pat to discuss a range of issues including housing, budget and the next general election, and more.

From phone chargers to extension cords, what are the dangerous electronics in the home? Joining Pat this morning was Dr. Ted Burke Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at TU Dublin.

As a new poll highlights Donald Trump’s likelihood to receive the Republican nomination, we discuss the impact this would have on the 2024 presidential election with Larry Donnelly Law lecturer with the University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal.ie.

We get the latest from that fatal crash in Monaghan last night which claimed the lives of two teenage girls. Speaking to Pat this morning was Hayley Halpin News Reporter at the Journal.ie and also Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil from Cavan-Monaghan.

Sick leave, summer staffing, and contractors' rights our expert this morning was Julie Galbraith Partner in Employment Law at global law firm Eversheds.

Groups giving out food to people on the streets would need to get permits under the council plan. Speaking to Pat this morning with reaction was Louisa Santoro CEO of Mendicity and also Andi Flack who was formerly homeless.

We take a look at car sales numbers for the first six months of the year and the slow creep of the EV’s popularity with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

Forty-eight years on from the Miami Showband massacre. we speak to Des Lee former member of The Miami Showband and survivor of the attack.

Ukraine brings war into the heart of Russia with the Moscow drone attack. we get the latest from Lesia Vasylenko Ukranian Member of Parliament.

When three lodgers move in together, their determination to hide their secrets from one another leaves an important, mysterious package overlooked. A great new book by Eithne Shorthall.

We hear how to unlock the secrets to slashing mortgage costs with Martina Hennessy Mortgage Expert and Managing Director of Doddle.ie.

Principals of DEIS schools say they cannot meet the needs of their students amid a call for an overhaul of the system. Speaking to Pat this morning was Orla Hanahoe Principal of Cnoc Mhuire Senior School in Killinardan, Dublin.

Dublin are all Ireland champions once again – Shane Hannon from Off The Ball AM joined us to review with weekend of sport.

With €12.3M being lost every year due to evading buying a rail fare, we hear from Barry Kenny Corporate Communications Manager of Irish Rail.

‘I was an Airbnb host for a decade — this is what I learned along the way’ . Pat was joined on the show by Co Galway-based entrepreneur Maeve Kelly on how opening up her home brought her joy for years and why she has decided to stop letting.

How much of a danger does Artificial Intelligence pose to our future elections? We discuss this with Bary Scannell, Senior Solicitor with William Fry's Technology Group.

Pat was joined by Marc McSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim to discuss new modular housing development being used for Ukrainians and if the same can be done for the homeless here.

We take a look back on the stories of the week in our Friday Forum. Pat was joined by, Kevin Doyle, Group head of news with the Irish Independent, Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Midwest and Sinn Fein spokesperson for housing, and Barry Ward, Fine Gael senator from Dun Laoghaire, Seanad justice spokesperson, and barrister

With figures showing that two-thirds of the Irish public want the Government to ban e-cigarettes, we ask if it's time for a harder approach to be taken with Mark Murphy, Advocacy Manager, Environmental Health and Tobacco, with the Irish Heart Foundation, and Joe Dunne, Director of Hale Vaping...

Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio joined Pat in our US slot to discuss the UFO claims that have come before Congress and more.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel tells us how to cook delicious Slow Cooked Duck Legs with Puy lentil cassoulet.

Pat was joined on the show by Dr. Dan Horan Chartered physiotherapist and previous head of research for the Football Association of Ireland to discuss the challenges female soccer players face when they tear their anterior cruciate ligaments and if it's possible to reduce the time of recovery.

Alan Dillon, TD for Mayo and member of the public accounts committee joined Pat to discuss if we need tougher laws in terms of ticket touting.

Aisling O'Reilly sports reporter with Off the Ball joined Pat to preview this weekend's All-Ireland football final between Kerry and Dublin and looked back on the Irish women's soccer team performance between Canada earlier this week.

Pat O’Toole political correspondent with the Irish Farmers Journal, and Dr. Anna Donnla O’Hagan, Assistant Professor in the School of Human Health and Performance at DCU joined Pat to discuss why Irish farmers are consuming elevated levels of alcohol on a weekly basis.

Pat was joined by Colm Meaney from Galway who brought us the details of his latest play which he co-stars with his daughter.

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean spoke to locals outside the former home of legendary singer Sinead O'Connor in Bray, Co.Wicklow earlier today.

We look at what can happen when our worst impulses are indulged, in the black-comedy drama ''White Lotus’’ in this week's Boxed with John Fardy, presenter of Screentime.

Pat was joined by Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College to discuss the science of motion sickness.

David Quinn, Columnist with the Independent, Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Irish Examiner Columnist, and Dr. Evelyn Mahon, Sociologist at Trinity College Dublin all joined Pat to discuss the future of frontline workers.

Pat was joined by Phil Coulter, Irish musician, songwriter and record producer and Brian Kennedy, singer-songwriter to discuss some of the late Sinead O'Connor's iconic songs and memories.

Pat was joined by Off The Ball’s Colm Boohig who took us through the biggest sports transfers in history.