The Pat Kenny Show

We remember the great Christy Dignam with Don Mescall, songwriter and producer, and also Stuart Clarke Deputy Editor of Hot Press.

As 650 staff were laid off following the temporary closure of Tara Mines we heard from Adrian Kane SIPTU Divisional Organiser and also Senator Shane Cassells.

Eight years on: How have things changed for LGBT+ people in Ireland after the marriage referendum? Pat is joined on the show by Dr. Brian Tobin Deputy Head of School and Lecturer in Law at University of Galway.

Increasing numbers of jellyfish and what to do if stung and the amazing diversity of microbes on coral reefs. All up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

You would think roads are dangerous in Winter but actually, there is a peak in Summer when there is good weather. Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant joins us to talk road safety this summer.

We discuss why it's important to abolish lower minimum wage for young people with Brid Smith and Pat McDonagh, Founder and CEO of Supermacs.

The new 15-inch MacBook Air, apps and tech for travel, and banning phones in schools are all up for discussion with Ciara O'Brien Business & Technology Journalist with The Irish Times.

Alastair Campbell Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner discusses Trump, Sturgeon, and Boris with Pat this morning.

With the government set to take in an extra €65 billion in cash, is it time to create a sovereign wealth fund? We debate on our Big 11 with Colm McCarthy, Economist and Ged Nash, TD for Louth and Meath East and Labour Party spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure, and Reform.

Many of you are cycling more in the summer months, but have you considered swapping your peddle bike for an electric one? Henry McKean with Paddy Behan from Specialized took 6 electric bikes to Dun Laoghaire and asked cyclists of all ages, on the Dun Laoghaire to Blackrock cycle path to swap their peddle bike.

Strike action by retained firefighters could result in half of the fire stations closing today. To explain why this strike action is taking place, Pat spoke to Jonathan Madden Retained station officer and firefighter in Mallow and also Barry Naughton Driving mechanic with Limerick Fire and Rescue Negotiating Team for SIPTU.

In our political round-up, the Dáil returns to an ascending Sinn Féin in the polls and dissension amongst government on where to allocate budget spending. All to discuss with Daniel McConnell Editor of the Business Post.

Why do we speak differently to our family than we do to our colleagues? We investigate ‘’The Language of the Office’’ with Gail Flanagan Linguist from the School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick.

Professor Luke O’Neill brings us an update on covid 19 and reminds people who are eligible to get their booster.

EasyJet has secured slots in Dublin Airport: Is this a fight or flight for Ryanair? We get all the details from Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine.

Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile discusses Portugal as a holiday destination and some of the areas that you might have missed.

Pat was joined on the show by Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Playwright Colin Murphy who is the creator of the play ‘’The Asylum Workshop’’ which delves into the unspoken history of Grangegorman mental hospital.

Our 'Ask The Expert' joining Pat this morning on the show was Brian McIntryre, Programme Manager for the SEAI. Brian gave advice and tips on retrofitting.

When it comes to enforcing the law of the land it is not only the gardaí who are out on the beat. From our skies to our coasts illegal activity is being monitored by a number of different agencies and personnel. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been out with Fishing Officers and Dog Wardens to see what a day in the life of someone enforcing the law is like...

Alison Morris columnist with the Belfast Telegraph & commentator specialising in politics and security joined us on the show to bring us the latest following the murder of Chloe Mitchell where two people have been charged.

Over a quarter of new cars licensed in the first five months of the year were EV or PHEV (plug-in hybrid), according to data released by the CSO. Ger Herbert, Motoring Correspondent with the Sunday Independent takes a look at 6 new EVs on the market

Pat was joined on the show by Dave O’Toole, Owner of Amien Street Locksmiths and President of the European Locksmith Association to share some tips and advice to keeping your home safe from burglary.

Are you running in the long summer evenings? Podiatrist, Gillian Fox joined Pat to discuss what shoes you should be wearing.

Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor of Social Policy at Maynooth University joined Pat to discuss why more than 5,000 social homes were rejected.

Hugo McCafferty, an Irish journalist based in Italy joined us on the show to bring us the latest on the death of the Scandal-hit Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.