The Pat Kenny Show

Is hydrogen power the future of energy? If so, will Ireland benefit from increased hydrogen investment? Top international hydrogen investor Alicia Eastman believes Ireland could be an ideal location for the future of hydrogen power thanks to our export-led economy, strong demographics and specific energy needs. All to discuss with Alicia Eastman led investment and strategy in global developing markets for nearly 25 years. 

President Donald Trump has threatened Hamas with ‘eradication’ should his ceasefire deal collapse. Vice President JD Vance is also getting involved, heading to Israel to shore up Israeli support for the Gaza peace deal. Could this be the end of the fragile peace in Gaza? 

The Children's Health Foundation works to provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate care for every sick child in Ireland. This Halloween will mark the 25th Trick or Treat campaign, which aims to raise funds for their vital work.Pat was joined on the show by Emma Fratangelo, a healthcare play specialist with Children’s Health Ireland, to talk about the importance of this campaign and what you can do to help.

It’s only a matter of days now until people head to the polling stations for the Presidential Election and tonight will see the final debate of the campaign. Pat was joined on the show to as we reach the final days by Fergus Finlay Political Columnist with the Irish Examiner and also Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast.  

The clocks go back this Sunday morning so what can you do help make the change for you and your kids easier? Here to help was our expert today Lucy Wolfe, Sleep Consultant

Mercedes targets a 5-minute EV charge and repair costs are driving up insurance. All to discuss and more with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor at the Irish Independent.

Prince Andrew has been forced into giving up his all of his royal titles as it has been revealed that he was allegedly set up with a second victim by Jeffrey Epstein. It has also come out that Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s ex-wife, reportedly borrowed cash from Jeffrey Epstein and even celebrated his release.  Joining Pat to discuss the key moments of the past few days is TRT World News Presenter Enda Brady

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to enter prison for criminal conspiracy over Libyan funding. Sarkozy was convicted in September of criminal conspiracy in what the court heard was a scheme to finance his 2007 presidential campaign with funds from Libya in exchange for diplomatic favors. He will be the first former EU leader to be sent to prison. Meanwhile a manhunt continues in Paris following the raid of 'priceless' jewels stolen at the Louvre museum.All to discuss with Eleanor Beardsley, France Correspondent for NPR.

Ring of Salt, A Memoir of Finding Home and Hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland’ is the powerful new memoir from author Betsy Cornwell. Betsy joined Pat in studio this morning to chat about her new memoir.

UK visitors arriving in any of the Schengen area’s 29 countries will now have their faces and fingerprints scanned under a new entry/exit system one person who tried the new system was Simon Calder, travel correspondent with The i Paper.

Israel says it will return to ceasefire after striking Gaza. We get analysis on the situation with Alastair Campbell, Host of The Rest Is Politics and Former Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy for Tony Blair.

Looking back over a busy weekend of sport. Harry Maguire scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Liverpool on Sunday, Leinster continue their poor start to the URC with a loss to Munster on Saturday. Shamrock Rovers will continue their wait for the title, and Fearghal Curtin sets a new Irish record in the Gyeongju International Marathon.A busy weekend to look back on with , Off The Ball broadcaster, Colm Boohig.

The Presidential campaign enters its final days. We get the latest on the presential race with Sean Defoe Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of Let me Explain Podcast.

St John of God Research Foundation is launching a dedicated Psychosis Research Centre and the person who will co-ordinate it. It will a core aspect of the initiative to have those living with the condition to be central to the project – it’s called PPI: Patient and Public Involvement.Joining Pat in studio this morning was Professor Mary Clarke, Consultant Psychiatrist with St John of God DETECT Service and also Conor Gavin, Co-Ordinator at the St John of God’s Psychosis Research Centre.

Maeve O’Connell Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Louise O’Reilly TD for Dublin Fingal West and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development and Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail were our Friday Forum this morning.

Today trump will meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the white house as Zelensky hopes to secure more American military assistance to keep up that pressure. Zelensky’s meeting come following his call with Russian president Vladimir Putin.We discuss this and more with Donnacha O Beachain, Professor of Politics at DCU.

TV chef Erica Drumm talks through Irish Apple, brown butter and cardamom cake as apples are in season. We also here what veg are in season such as aubergine, kale, pumpkin and squash that are perfect to cook with. 

Imelda May may be known worldwide as an Irish singer, but that is likely a language you have never heard her sing in, because, up until recently, you would have found Imelda hesitating to even say ‘go raibh maith agat’.Those days are now gone as the Dublin singer has taken a journey to find not just the confidence to speak as Gaeilge but to sing through it.Imelda joined us on the show this morning.

The United Rugby Championship starts up again this weekend and Leinster will once again host Munster in a derby match at Croke Park.  Elsewhere in the Premier League, old rivals Manchester United will face off Liverpool on Sunday in Anfield.  The Formula 1 returns for the US Grand Prix as the teams for next year were announced.Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks ahead to a very busy weekend of sport.

The writing has been on the wall for some time with experts globally warning about a child’s unfettered access to a smartphone yet it doesn’t seem to be getting through. Today new research shows that now a majority of children aged eight to 12 have access to mobile devices overnight.To get reaction and to discuss further Pat spoke to Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and author and parent Adrian Barry, Managing Editor with Off The Ball.

Secret languages surround us from graffiti writers, gondoliers, and gym rats to spies, sneakerheads, and Swifties. Every group creates a private lingo of jargon and gestures that eludes the rest of the world. Best selling author and British writer, Ben Schott discusses his new book Schott's Significa, which is an indispensable field guide to the hidden lore and language of our modern age.Ben joined Pat on the show to chat further about his book.

Photos have emerged of independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly meeting militia leader behind war crimes against Palestinians in Syria Catherine Connolly was on a trip to Syria in 2018. We get the latest on this with Ronan McGreevy Irish Times journalist and author,

Are young people less resilient these days than past generations? Does the increased availability and awareness of mental health support help young people? Or are young people being held back by overbearing adults who are ‘democratising’ parenting? All to discuss with our panel this morning. Joining Pat was Siobhán O’Neil White of Mums.ie, Newstalk researcher Meghan O’Halloran, who’s in her early 20s and also Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital.

Ireland has a proud tradition in the hammer throw dating back to ancient times. Cú Chulainn supposedly invented the sport long before Games took place in the religious sanctuary at Olympia. Ireland’s first-ever back-to-back Olympic champion Pat O’Callaghan claimed his golds in the hammer throw; but perhaps the most extraordinary episode in the sport’s history took place in Cork in 1984. Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill can tell us more:

The fragile peace in the Middle East could already be in jeopardy. President Donald Trump has warned Israel could resume fighting if Hamas breaches the ceasefire and neglects to return the bodies of Israeli hostages. Speaking to Pat this morning was military analyst, former fighter pilot, and co-host of the Red Matrix Podcast, Séan Bell, to examine the situation in the Middle East. 

Dunnes Stores is up there with Ryanair and Guinness as one of the most successful Irish enterprises created. Opening its first store in 1944 on Cork’s St. Patricks Street, its success spurred on by cheap clothing grew and grew until eventually in the 1960s it exploded in popularity as it brought the concept of the modern supermarket to Irish shoppers. Joining Pat this morning was Matt Cooper, Today FM presenter and author of a new book ‘Dynasty, Scandals, Triumph, Turmoil, and Succession at the Heart of Dunnes Stores’.

Nuclear fusion is the process by which two or more light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a huge amount of energy in the process. It happens naturally in stars under extreme pressure and temperature. Scientists are trying to bottle that same process inside special machines (like tokamaks or stellarators). That’s why people call fusion “making a star in a bottle:. All to chat with Luke O'Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.

Gardaí are investigating the death of a seventeen-year-old at an emergency care facility in Dublin yesterday. In a statement, Tusla confirmed this facility provided care to those seeking international protection.   Joining Pat this morning was Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of Children’s Rights Alliance.

Have we dumbed down our maths curriculum for students too much? And have students lost the ability to do all mental maths as a result of calculators? All to discuss during Maths Week 25 with Oliver Murphy, Author of ‘Fundamental Applied Maths’ and Co-Author Of ‘Active Maths’.

Ireland has seen a 10% boom in men's grooming in 2025. With waxing, laser treatments and anti ageing tweakments (non-surgical cosmetic procedures) taking off.  Men want to feel better but is it a vanity move? Henry McKean tried some tweakments, he sent us this report.

The latest Irish Times Ipsos/B&A poll shows a commanding lead for Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, but shows a significant number unhappy with the choice for the presidency.All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Host of the 'Let Me Explain' podcast. Political Correspondent for Newstalk.

As winter is just around the corner, what does that mean for all your plants from the summer? And when is the last time you should cut the grass before the cold kicks in? Gardener and Field Worker at Crûg Farm Plants Paul Smyth joins Pat to answer listener questions.

The Thousand Madleens Flotilla was intercepted by Israeli forces last week while attempting to break the blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza. Among those detained aboard the flotilla was Independent TD Barry Heneghan. Barry joins me now to discuss the flotilla, his detainment, and release.

Number one bestselling author and award-winning playwright Michael Harding has a brand-new book out entitled ‘Midwinter, A Journey Through A Season’. The book is a meditation on winter, and follows Michael’s personal reflections of life and death, as well as the life of a fictional character, Martin, whose story ‘reflects the heartache and loss that so many families endure every year’. Michael joined Pat on the show this morning.

Continuing our Halloween build up on Inside Hollywood we take a look at a Halloween favourite Ghostbusters. All to chat about with Lisa Cannon Head of Studio at DMG Media. 

Wind Energy & Storms Scientists in China have been working to develop turbines that are “typhoon-proof”, spawning a new generation of wind farms that can not only survive major storms, but harness their power. Also we hear how wildfires are changing the taste of wine. All to discuss on this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland. All with thanks to Repak.ie

Lawyer, financier, and broadcaster, best known as co-host of ‘The Rest is Politics US’. Anthony Scaramucci joins us to take a look at Trump’s plans for peace abroad, his controversial actions at home, and more.

Andrew Porter has a new autobiography, ‘Heart On My Sleeve, My Story Of Struggle And Strength’. It is the inspirational story of Andrew’s life, from his mental health struggles to his sporting triumphs. Andrew joined Pat this morning.

This morning we discussed driverless cars on the road safety features and experiences. Joining Pat was Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Newstalk’s Claire Darmody who recently took a driverless taxi while recently in Atlanta.

The Government has tabled a confidence motion in An Tánaiste Simon Harris following the announcement of Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín that they would table a no confidence motion later this week. Pat gets the latest on this with Jack Horgan Jones Political Correspondent, Irish Times.

No marinading or time consuming-techniques, Donal Skehan joins to discuss straight through cooking. All advice and recipes are featured in his new cook book

The people of Kosova went to the polls on Sunday as the country held municipal elections. Though the war Serbia waged on Kosova was ended over 25 years ago by decisive NATO involvement, tensions remain between the majority ethnic Albanians and minority ethnic Serbs.  Joining Pat to discuss the situation in Kosova is former British army officer and the founder and CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Duncan Bullivant. 

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Google Pixel 10 Fold. Google’s new folding phone is the third version of the Fold.

Who won today’s presidential debate? We dive into the highs and lows of the last hour.  All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast and Sinead Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie.  

Yesterday in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El sheikh, the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey signed the declaration of the Gaza peace deal, making them guarantors of the agreement. President Trump described it as a “tremendous day for the world, and a tremendous day for the middle east,” . But although hostilities have ceased and hostages and prisoners have been exchanged, how delicate is the peace deal agreed?

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael Candidate Heather Humphreys partake in the first standup debate of the campaign. Moderated by Pat Kenny.

The cost of living is in focus as winter draws closer, and travel is no exception. So how can you keep prices under control with your hard earned holiday? Pól Ó Conghaile is Travel Editor with the Irish Independent. All with thanks to Ryanair.

Anne Bodley is a breast cancer survivor who has benefited from a cancer research trial and is here to tell us her story. Also joining Pat along with Anne was Dr Claire Kilty Head of Research, the Irish Cancer Society. 

AI is being used to take the emotion out of messaging, is this useful and is it good? All to discuss with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

It's no secret that Donald Trump had DEI in his sights when he took on the US Presidency for the second time.  But what impact has the death of diversity, equity and inclusion in the states had here in Irish companies and workplaces? And who are the Irish people made redundant by Trumps war on DEI?  Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.