The Pat Kenny Show

Damien O’Neill, Head of Sales for Penneys Ireland and Northern Ireland joined Anton to discuss Penneys new store which has opened in Dundrum.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Antara at the Marker with a delicious Victoria sponge cake with Wexford strawberries and vanilla cream.

Regina Clery, Civil Engineer, joined Anton Savage on the show this International Women in Engineering Day.

Anton Savage was joined by Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, Harry Brown, Senior Lecturer in the school of media at TU Dublin, and Seamus Dooley, Irish Secretary at the National Union of Journalists to discuss what now for RTE as they deal with the payment crisis.

Shane Hannon, Co-presenter of OTB AM, the sports breakfast show from Off the Ball joined Anton with the latest from Vera Pauw’s Ireland vs Zambia, GAA GO controversy and an almighty Connaught football derby, and more.

Anton was joined by Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover to discuss health insurance cover now that all insurers have increased their rates and to find out if you are getting the most from your health insurance and more

Hilda Milner, Recorder Teacher and Conductor of the RIAM Recorder Ensemble along with Clara and Maitiú who are both RIAM students joined Anton on the show to discuss a new 3-part documentary series that follows a number of exceptionally gifted students and their teachers at the Royal Irish Academy of Music called 'Face the Music'.

Five people died are believed to have died, including a billionaire father and son, in the implosion of the submersible vessel ‘’Titan’’ according to the US Coast Guard. The discovery of debris from the submersible comes as a senior official in the navy confirmed that an existing secret system designed to pick up audio heard a sound consistent with an "implosion". Enda Brady, London based journalist joined Anton on the show with the latest.

In Boxed this week we take a look at ‘’The Diplomat’’ which looks at the high-octane life of a US Ambassador with John Fardy.

Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant, and Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim and Spokesperson on Communications and Transport joined Anton to discuss why state agencies are raising problems with the Metrolink project.

Simon Harris, Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in the Irish Government. Wicklow Fine Gael TD joined Anton to discuss the budget, student accommodation, additional veterinary and medicine places and more.

Historian Mick O’Farrell joined Anton to discuss the history of one of Dublin’s oldest and finest buildings.

Anton was joined by Shane Hannon co-presenter of OTB AM, the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball to discuss people's collecting habits at sporting events.

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie reports on The Citizens' Assembly on Drugs Use which is due to get underway and we hear about our young people who are living with drugs every day. Also ahead of the Citizen’s Assembly on Drug use this weekend Paul Reid, Chair of the Citizens Assembly joined Anton Savage to discuss the recommendations being brought before the Oireachtas.

Tánaiste Micheal Martin barely started his speech before anti-NATO protestors completely disrupted the forum in UCC. A number of protestors have been hauled away by Gardaí after a row with the Tánaiste. Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times who is at the forum in UCC brought us the latest on the situation.

Anton Savage was joined by Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin to discuss if we need a bigger sense of crisis when it comes to the climate.

With oxygen levels now exhausted on the ‘’Titan’’ Submersible, Anton Savage was joined by Dr. Chris Parry, Former Nato and Naval Commander who brought us the latest on the North Atlantic Ocean rescue mission.

David Hall, CEO of icarehousing and co-founder of The Irish Mortgage Holders Organisation joined Anton to discuss the Central Bank accused of being ‘’fast asleep’’ for not helping mortgage holders whose loans were sold to vulture funds.

Anton Savage was joined by Padraic Horkan Horticulturist, Keen Gardener, and Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens to bring us tips for gardening now the heavy rain has returned and answered listners gardening questions.

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie reports on whether or not a new 50-meter swimming pool should be based in the Kerry seaside village of Fenit...

Driven mad: Transport is thriving as the number of new cars licensed and bus journeys made continue to increase. Shane O' Donoghue, Editor of CompleteCar.ie joined Anton Savage on the show to discuss.

Anton Savage was joined by Paul Merriman, Financial Planning Expert from Askpaul and Fairstone to discuss the importance of money in a relationship.

From comedies to the politically charged, Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ looks at the life and works of Director Adam McKay.

Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College joined Anton on the show to tell us how a human embryo can now be created without sperm or an egg.

Anton Savage was joined by Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform, Green Party T.D. for Carlow, Kilkenny to discuss Ireland's decision to support the Nature Restoration Law at the EU Council.

Mairead Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway-West and party spokesperson on Public Expenditure and Reform joined Anton to discuss the Swift rise in hotel prices as Taylor announces Dublin dates on The Eras Tour

Dr. Ruth Freeman tells us about coral reefs, along with “mum-made” sunscreen in Zebrafish in this week's 'Green Scene'.

Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine joined Anton to discuss France's decision to cut down on tourist crowds and if there is such a thing as over-tourism.

As searches continue for the Titan submersible in the North Atlantic, some banging sounds have been picked up by Sonar. Time is running low for the deep-sea explorers. Dr. Chris Parry, Former Nato and Naval Commander Dr Chris Parry joined Anton with the latest on the situation.

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent joined Anton to discuss Samsung’s answer to the Macbook Pro and answers listeners' questions.

Elaine Harris, Yoga Therapist, Social Scientist, and Author joined Anton to discuss her new book "Wise".

Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean reports on day 3 of the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.

Dr Donal O’Shea, HSE Clinical Lead on obesity joined Anton Savage to discuss if the sugar tax is working or are sweets and treats just too available.

Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals joined Anton Savage to discuss why grandparents are being asked to rent rooms to teachers in Dublin.

Brian McIntyre, Programme Manager – High-Performance Building Technologies in Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and Senator Marie Sherlock joined Anton to discuss why homeowners of houses built before 1940 are struggling to access retrofitting state supports

A record number of women contacted Women’s Aid in 2022, a period in which one woman died violently in Ireland for every month of the year. Jason Poole whose sister Jennifer was murdered by her ex-partner and Sarah Benson, CEO of Women's Aid joined Anton Savage on the show. If you or someone you know was affected by this conversation you can contact Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900.

The National Children’s Hospital hits further delays with a ventilation issue that could cost millions to address. David Cullinane, Sinn Féin’s health spokesman joined Anton Savage to discuss the situation.

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent joined Anton to discuss why crime gangs are targeting farm equipment to sell to Russia on the Black market.

As AI advances more into everyday life: Professor Barry O’Sullivan, Director of The Insight Centre and Professor of AI and University College Cork joined Anton to tell us what Ireland will look like in 20-30 years.

Anton was joined by Dr. Richard Hackett Agricultural Consultant and Specialist in the Agronomy of Vegetables and Potatoes to discuss the looming fruit and vegetables shortages following the weather conditions.

Portugal, France, Spain, Sara Kennedy wedding expert from The Irish Wedding Blog on why foreign weddings are HOT on the agenda this summer.

Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat was joined by Jim O’ Callaghan, Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Justice to discuss knife crime legislation before more lives are lost.

Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers joined Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat to discuss Leo Varadkar’s uncertainty over childcare cost cuts.

Medicine shortages are now at a record high with new research showing that three out of five patients have experienced medicine shortages. Sandra Gannon, Managing Director of Azure Pharmaceuticals joined Anton Savage to discuss the medicine shortages...

Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor and Author of Relationships on the Edge, Host of podcast-ToughLove on how to let go of previous relationships.

Dáil’s out for summer-nearly. Hear Seán Defoe's, Bauer Media Political Correspondent end of term review.

Suzanne McGovern, Head of Fundraising at the DSPCA joined Anton Savage who was filling in for Pat today to discuss animal shelters and the need for funds to manage the surge in surrendered animals.

Cathal Berry, Independent TD for the Kildare South Constituency and former Army Ranger and Richard Boyd Barrett, People before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire and President of the Irish anti-war movement joined Anton Savage to debate Ireland’s Neutrality and NATO.

Another huge victory for Leona Maguire but the wait goes on for Rory McIlroy! Kathleen McNamee from Off the Ball has all the latest sports news.

Passport, tickets, wallet, the ultimate travel check list with Sarah Slattery, owner of The Travel Expert.