The Pat Kenny Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The FA Cup final - has it lost the appeal it once had? Pat discusses this with Shane Hannon co-presenter of OTB AM.

Why do we eat what we eat and what will the future of food look like? Food futurologist Dr Morgaine Gaye tell us.

With a busy summer season ahead, we check in with the tourism industry on friction points of price, hotel capacity, and car rental. Pat was joined by a panel including Hotelier Lorraine Sweeney, Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent, and Paul Lenehan President of the Restaurant Association of Ireland.

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie reports on the struggle for parents with children with disabilities waiting for support.

Are things OK in the UK? London-based Journalist Enda Brady talks COVID conversations, new investigations, and Government formations.

Should the old be taxed more so that the young don’t deal with a ticking pension timebomb? For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Cormac Lucey Chartered Accountant and Economics Commentator with The Sunday Times and also Michael Taft Research Officer with SIPTU.

200,000 people are at risk of increased mortgage rates,s speaking to Pat this morning with more on this was Mark Coan Founder of Moneysherpa.

More young adults in Ireland live at home with their parents. We’ll hear about the benefits and the negatives with Brenda Power Journalist and parent of 5 and also Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.

Padraic Horkan Horticulturist & Keen Gardener and Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens joined us ahead of Bloom, Ireland’s largest gardening festival and answered your gardening questions.

Carol Brick, Managing Director of CWM Wealth Management And Her Money discussed ways to teach your child to be financially responsible.

Cigarette breaks add up to an extra week of holidays for smokers each year. Peter Cosgrove, Managing director of Futurewise joined Pat to discuss.

Major damage in Kyiv and minor damage in Moscow. Kira Rudik, Member of Ukrainian Parliament, Leader of Political party Golos, Vice President of ALDE brought us the latest on the war in Ukraine.

The Irish Cancer Society is urging Government to remove VAT on sun cream. Pat was joined by Rachel Morrogh Director of Advocacy Irish Cancer Society to discuss...

Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Exec Producer ‘SPOTLIGHT’ joined Pat to dive into the flicks and films of the ‘’Godfather’’ of directing, Francis Ford Coppola.

Sophisticated fraud gang posing as banks, gardaí, and the HSE that swindled €40 million from 16,000 Irish victims hit with 142 arrests. Raluca Saceanu, Smarttech 247 Cyber Security Expert joined Pat to discuss.

Ulick McEvaddy, Director of Dublin Airport Terminal 3 ltd joined Pat to explain why he is selling up critical privately owned land at Dublin Airport.

Are Kangaroo feces the solution to our Greenhouse Gas Emissions? And are used nappies the future of housebuilding? All up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

Frank Jones, General Secretary of the Irish Federation of University Teachers joined Pat to explain why third-level lecturers are facing a working conditions crisis.

Newstalk Political reporter Sean Defoe speaks to people with differing views on the Assisted Dying Bill...

Michael Pidgeon, Green Party Councilor, Dublin City joined Pat to disks how you can have your say on the future of parking in the Pheonix Park.

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly on a price-hike of sorts for 48 customers which is a digital network powered by Three and answers your tech questions.

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor, and Author of Relationships on the Edge, Host of the podcast – ToughLove joined Pat to discuss why sex three times a week is good for stress.

For our big debate Pat was joined by Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West, and Dr Tom Clonan, Security Analyst and newly elected senator where we asked ‘’Is Ireland truly neutral?’’

Ronan Murphy, Executive Chairman at smarttech247 joined Pat to take a look at ways to avoid scams when booking a holiday.

Laura Donnelly reports on Celine Garvey a single mother who tells us about her cancer diagnosis and how she told her daughter.