The Pat Kenny Show

A huge weekend in sport with two incredible hurling finals, Manchester City take the treble and Rhasidat Adeleke sets a new Irish record. Kathleen McNamee from Off The Ball joined Pat to review the weekend's sporting action.

Pat was joined by George Parker, Political Editor of The Financial Times who brought us the latest on Nicola Sturgeon as the Former Scottish First Minister is released without charge following arrest.

Ireland is to introduce a world-first alcohol health labelling policy. Labels will alert people to calories, the risk of cancer, liver disease, and the dangers of drinking while pregnant. Naomi O’ Leary Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times joined Pat on the show.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the panel this morning was Hugh O’Connell Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Independent and Sunday, Jim O’Callaghan Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South and Fianna Fáil Justice Spokesperson and also Cian O'Callaghan Social Democrats spokesperson on housing and TD for Dublin Bay North.

Trump indicted, jail threatened for Hunter Biden, and New York smoke continues. Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio brings us updates from the States

Gareth Mullins brings us a wonderful weekend receipe of BBQ Salmon Skewers with a new potato salad.

Eddie Wilson Chief Executive Officer at Ryanair joined Pat on the show discuss the lack of parking and other issues at Dublin Airport.

Riverdance returns to The Gaiety Theatre for its reinvented 25th anniversary show. To look back on those 25 years was John McColgan Director of Riverdance.

Widespread criticism of department of transport for underspending its capital budget by almost €100 million. Pat discusses this with Professor Brian Caulfield at theSchool of Engineering, Trinity College and also Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry.

We get a preview of the weekend of sport with Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee & host of the COYGIG Podcast.

New laws in relation to complaints made about Gardai are making their way through the Oireachtas, Ellen Coyne News Correspondant with The Irish Independent has the latest.

Never Say Whatever: Rich Moran explains how small decisions can make a big impact in his new book.

DAA CEO Kenny Jacobs joined Pat as the summer travel season kicks in and discussed how Dublin Airport will cope with the influx of passengers.

John Fardy traces the hit 2019 series 'Back to Life' which centres on the life of Miri Matteson who has recently returned home from prison.

With hit TV ‘’Succession’’ still in the air we talk to the author of The Successor: the high-stakes life of Lachlan Murdoch. Paddy Manning joined Pat live from Sydney this morning.

Professor Luke O Neill takes us through the cancer breakthroughs being discussed at the Canadian Society for Immunology meeting.

Plans for a new rural political party supported by over 25 councillors, we discuss the practicalities with Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway.

In arguments, in the workplace, and in conversation, how do men and women communicate? We find out with Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist and Co-Host of podcast, ‘ToughLove’.

Irish women are in the top 10 most at-risk for skin cancer: Consultant Dermatologist Professor Niki Ralph joined Pat to discuss the risks.

Ireland set to pay €1.5 million to EU for not housing 350 asylum seekers as part of ‘’Solidarity Agreement’ For more on this Pat was joined in studio by Deirdre Garvey Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross.

It's that time of year again when the kids break up for summer, and parents working full time scramble to find summer camps for the months of July and August. Prices and options differ but this year there are more choices than ever, from sports, to the arts, archaeology and special needs. Henry McKean visited some summer camps preparing for a busy season and sent us this report.

London-based journalist Enda Brady brings us the latest on Prince Harry’s phone-hacking trial.

Financial pressures mean that more pharmacies will be ceasing their late-night services. To discuss the pressures they are experiencing Pat was joined on the show by Dermot Twomey President of the Irish Pharmacy Union and community pharmacist in Cloyne, Co. Cork.

Paraic Horkan joins us in Galway to tell us how to conserve water and why we shouldn’t plant new plants in the heat.

Two killed at a shooting in Virginia, as the race for president intensifies. Larry Donnelly law lecturer at the University of Galway and columnist with The Journal brings us the latest from the US.

We delve into the works of Woody Allen, whose directorial work spans six decades with Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer ‘ SPOTLIGHT’ .

We look at some of the issues affecting those living in Galway city including the problem of finding accommodation within the city. Joining Pat live from The Galmont Hotel in Galway were Padraig O’Ceidigh, Former Independent Senator and business man. Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Fein TD for Mayo Spokesperson Public Expenditure, National Development Plan, and Reform and also Hildergarde Naughton Minister of State at the Department of An Taoiseach & Government Chief Whip. Minister of State for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy.

As we broadcasted live from The Galmont Hotel in Galway, Pat headed out and about in Galway to take a look and see what the city has to offer.

Restoring seabird colonies and delving into how animals use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate are on the agenda for this week’s Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman

As we broadcast live from the Galmont Hotel in Galway as part of Newstalk's Summer Tour. Our reporter Josh Crosbie reports on Galway’s ongoing traffic mayhem.

We take a walking tour of Galway Port and chat with Conor O'Dowd the CEO of the Port of Galway on a new residential quarter and visions of a ‘’Galway of the future’’.

Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe joined Pat on the show this morning next as the summer economic statement and budget negotiations loom.

With sizzling sales, Award-Winning Chef, Broadcaster, and Columnist Gary O'Hanlon joins us for all things barbecue.

We discuss the dangers of accidental poisoning for children at home and how to prevent it with Dr Edel Duggan Clinical Director of the National Poisons Information Centre (NPIC).

Dairy farmers are furious with the proposed plan for cow culling. Pat speaks to Charlie Mc Conalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on farmers' calls for culling to be voluntary.

One of the most significant Kinahan cartel members has been arrested in Spain. We get all the details from Conor Lally Security and Crime Editor with the Irish Times.

Fast and Curious: An experiment from The AA finds out the most efficient way to commute through Dublin. We got all the results from Paddy Comyn Head of Communications for the AA.

Influencers in France could face up to two years in jail under new regulations. We hear what this new legislation is with Lara Marlowe Paris-based author and Contributor to the Irish Times.

We hear about a new Irish business is helping you plan your funeral your way. Speaking to Pat this morning was Colm Kieran Owner of My Farewell Wishes.

The banking industry with support from MABS launched a nationwide campaign for customers concerned about mortgage repayments due to cost-of-living pressures. We get more details on the new support Pat was joined by Brian Hayes Ceo Of the Banking and Payments Federation and also Michelle O’Hara National Spokesperson for MABS.

We look back at the new stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio was Jack Chambers Minister Of State at the Department of Transport, Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and Climate Spokesperson and Senator Lynn Boylan Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Climate Justice.

The Gardai and the Road Safety Authority have made a joint appeal for motorists to be cautious on the roads this bank holiday weekend. Someone who would like to echo these warnings is Radio Broadcaster Gareth O'Callaghan who survived a recent road traffic accident. Gareth joined Pat on the show this morning.

Grilled BBQ Spatchcock chicken with Chimichurri and peppered crème fraiche is the receipe of choice for the sunny Bank Holiday from Gareth Mullins.

Who is eligible for the spring covid booster and when should you get it? Pat gets all the details with Eileen Whelan HSE National Lead for Test & Trace and Vaccination Programme Nurse.

How do we switch off from the stress and anxiety of work when emails, calls and messages bombard your phone. Dr Tara Logan Buckley joined Pat this morning to discuss how you can truly rest and recharge and how to overcome the post-holiday blues.

Staff shortages and rising costs: We look at the looming childcare crisis with Karen Clince CEO of Tigers Childcare.

It’s a big bank holiday weekend of sport, from a Manchester Derby FA cup final, the Women’s Champions League final and back-to-back Gaelic football championships, Off The Ball’s Kathleen McNamee looks ahead to the weekend of sport.

Philip Schofield has spoken for the first time since the news about his affair with a much younger colleague broke. With some reaction to this interview Pat spoke to Terry Prone Chairman of the Communications Clinic.

Ireland to fall well short of its climate targets and exceed carbon budgets up to 2030. For a reaction to this Pat was joined on the show by Researcher and Climate Activist Sadbh O'Neill.

Dublin airport expects almost half a million passengers this bank holiday weekend. We get advice from the DAA on making your trip quick and stress-free. Speaking to Pat was Graeme McQueen Media Relations Manager at DAA.