The Pat Kenny Show

The consumption of alcohol in Ireland is not as high as it used to be, and alcohol-free beers have increased by 150 per cent over the past five years. So where does this leave the future of pubs and how do they fit into the social lives of the next generation?All to discuss with Claire Hyland, Head of Insights and Strategy at Thinkhouse and also Donall O Keefe, Chief Executive of the Licensed Vintners Association. 

There has been a call to introduce curfews in Dublin City Centre to deal with antisocial behaviour and violent incidents. But not everyone agrees this is the correct solution. To discuss this further Ivan was joined by Mannix Flynn, Independent City Councillor for South East Inner City.

Joe Twomey from O'Connors funeral home in Cork’s North Gate Bridge quit his job to pursue his dream as a funeral director. Joe is part of the growing number of first-generation funeral directors, and the Irish Association of Funeral Directors says more of them are registering than ever before. Joe chatted to Ivan about his career choice.

Besides the recent sightings of the Asian hornet, what other invasive species have we got living here? All to chat with John Kelly, Invasive Species Programme Manager, National Biodiversity Data Centre.

World leaders are in New York for the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, among them Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris. Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe is in New York.

Innovate or die, that's the new rule of thumb for rural pubs around Ireland who are diversifying like never before. But will film screenings and portable saunas be enough to safeguard their future? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

A family Succession. the true Story of the struggle to create the world’s largest brewery. Arthur Edward Guinness the Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandson of the founder of Guinness joins us to discuss his new book chronicling the first four generations of his renowned family.

Donald Trump yesterday held a press conference alongside this Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F Kennedy Jnr. During that conference Donald Trump falsely linked paracetamol, under its American market name of Tylenol, to autism made numerous false pronouncements on its causes and on vaccines.We got reaction to these claims with Dr Brendan O’Shea, Assistant Adjuvant Professor in Public Health and Primary Care at Trinity College Dublin and Kildare GP and also Adam Harris, Founder and CEO, AsIAm .

Gareth Sheridan admits defeat and left-wing parties distance themselves from Catherine Connolly’s remarks on Hamas, Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor with the Irish Independent brings us up to date on the presidency race.

Bin companies could be taking ­responsibility for an entire geographic area rather than competing for customers on the same street. Could this increase your waste collection bills? All to discuss with Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor for the Irish Independent.

Movember’s Real Face of Men’s Health report draws on new research to reveal a concerning picture of men’s health in Ireland The report findings show men in Ireland are dying too young, from largely preventable causes; two in five of all male deaths are premature under the age of 75 and men are 40% more likely to die prematurely across the five leading causes of premature death. To discuss these findings Ivan was joined by Cliona Fitzpatrick, Director of Policy and Evidence at Movember.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump later today to discuss the US Administration’s 21-point plan to end the war in Gaza. Pat was joined by Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio, and Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University, to discuss.

How do we feel when we know we have been left out? From a WhatsApp group, a social event– planned holiday. How do you react? What is going on emotionally and psychologically? Could we slow down our reactions and help ourselves to cope better.  Ciara Doherty discusses all with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

Ger Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent brings us all the motoring news and updates. We hear how 61% of Irish drivers say their next used car will be electrified. Nearly half (48%) prefer hybrid, while many remain cautious about battery-only cars. 

Laura Dowling, the fabulous pharmacist and author joined Ciara in studio to discuss her new book ‘Love Your Vulva’! 

Our expert today was Julie Galbraith, Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland. Julie explained what our contract should look like and what does an employer need to include on a contract.

We look back on a busy weekend of sport. With Kate O’Connor securing a silver medal in Tokyo, England and Canada through to the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final, Liverpool triumphant in the Merseyside Derby, and Lewis Hamilton failing to attain a podium finish in the Azerbaijan grand prix. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks back on a busy weekend of sport.All with thanks to Visit Pennsylvania

Dublin Airport had to deal with two major issues over the weekend. An evacuation of Terminal 2 over the weekend and a cyber attack on a check in provider. Both are still having knock on impacts. Kevin Byrne LT Col retired Airport Safety and Security Auditor.  

A memorial service for Charlie Kirk took place in Arizona yesterday with both his widow and President Donald Trump. CNN’s John King brings us full analysis on this and much more.

This morning we take a look into the presidential election as the deadline for nominations approaches.  Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan will need more support from Councilors, TD’s and Senators if they want to become the next presidential candidate. And Meta has removed Facebook posts about Jim Gavin for violating standards. All to discuss with Harry McGee Political Correspondent Irish Times.

The announcement of nation-wide rent pressure zones has triggered a mass exodus of landlords from the market.  A real estate alliance report reveals a major spike in landlords selling up after the government announcement in June. Joining Ciara Doherty this morning to discuss further was Seamus McCarthy Spokesperson for REA.

Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week. Joining Pat live from The Townhall Theatre in Westport was Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Rose Conway-Walsh TD, Sinn Féin and Michael Duffy, Editor, Mayo News.Our show today live from Westport was with thanks to Destination Westport.

Recently, there seems to be a revival or surge in the amount of people wanting to learn Irish and especially with the popularity of Irish speaking bands like kneecap. We discuss the importance of keeping the Irish language alive with Caitlin Ni Dhubhsaigh Bannister Oideachas Uisce and also Eimear Ní Ghallachóir, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga with Gaeilge Iorrais in the North Mayo Gaeltacht.Our show was live from the Westport Townhall Theatre today with thanks Destination Westport.

Gareth Mullins brings us two classic Irish recipes. A Smoked haddock Chowder celebrates fantastic Irish smoked Haddock and also a apple black berry crumble.

The traitors and a banished faithful. Patrick Hughes restaurant owner Westport and a faithful from The Traitors Ireland joined Pat on the show today live from The Westport Townhall Theatre with thanks to Destination Westport.

History, Industry and much more, we take a deep dive next into Westport history with local Historian James Kelly.

Looking ahead to this weekend in sport, the Premiere League back again this weekend with an exciting lineup with a Merseyside derby set for Saturday, the women’s rugby world cup semi-finals. F1 goes to Baku for the Azerbaijan grand prix, and the Tokyo world athletics championships are coming to an end this weekend. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball previews this busy weekend of sport.With thanks to Visit Pennsylvania.

Yesterday, Pat went out on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay to hear about the history of this coastal town. From St Patrick throwing a bell down his mountain to cute seals, Pat hears it all from the crew of Westport Cruises.Our OB live from the Westport Townhall Theatre was with thanks to Destination Westport.

It’s the final day of the Ploughing Championship in Screggan just outside Tullamore and Henry McKean is there for us.

After over forty years in public office, Michael Ring bowed out at General Election 2024. Michael joins us in Westport to look back at his career and talk about his adjustment to life outside politics.Our show broadcasting live from Westport was with thanks to Destination Westport.

Like so many parts of the country, Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis. Many people are now returning to the county due to the emergence of working from home, which is putting pressure on the existing supply. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with locals to hear how much demand there is for housing.Josh joined Pat on the show as we broadcast live from the Westport Townhall Theatre with thanks to Destination Westport.

We take a dive into British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald trump's press conference during his state visit. They glossed over their ‘disagreement’ on recognising the Palestinian state which was apparently just ‘one of only a few’ things they didn’t agree on. Pat discusses all with Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World.

Author Jung Chang on escaping communist China and adjusting to life in Britain. All featured in the follow on to her best selling memoir Wild Swans icalled Fly Wild Swans.

Tuesday marked the 156th anniversary of the first recorded hole-in-one in golf, achieved by Tom Morris Jnr at the Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Morris, only 18 years old at the time, was on his way to winning a second Open Championship, and had already been earmarked for one of the greatest careers in golfing history. One which was tragically cut short. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball can tell us more:

Joining Pat this morning was Professor John Crown Consultant medical oncologist St Vincent's Hospital Group Professor of Translational Cancer Research DCU. John discusses the 18th International Symposium On Translational Research in Oncology taking place next week and the developments on cancer treatments.

A busy agenda ahead for trump on his state visit to the UK. Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World gives us reaction to the state visit.

Jimmy Kimmel removed from his late night show after threats from media commissioner following comments made about Charlie Kirk. Pat discusses this move with Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic, Columnist at the Sunday Independent.

Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor, The Irish Times brings us the latest as Gardaí discover human remains in the the search for a missing boy in Donabate.

The six-part RTE TV series The Walsh Sisters is based on Marian Keyes' best-selling novels Rachel’s Holiday and Anybody Out There. It follows five sisters, Anna, Rachel, Claire, Maggie and Helen as they navigate addiction, family crises, and the ties that hold them together. Two stars of the series joined Pat this morning Aidan Quinn and Louisa Harland.

Weddings can generate a significant amount of waste, including single-use plastic wedding favours and accessories, food waste from meals, and emissions related to clothing and travel. In this weeks sustainability slot Jo Linehan explains how to make weddings more sustainable.  

Presidential election, the budget and returning to the Dáil. All to discuss with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue.

Joining Pat live from the Ploughing  championship to answer all your gardening questions  was Diarmuid Gavin award award-winning garden designer  

Heather Morris, known for writing powerful books about hope and resilience and her bestselling book ‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz’, has another book for you to add to the list.  her new novel ‘The Wish’, is a heartfelt story that might make you tear up but the bigger picture is about hope and love.  Jesse, a 15-year-old-girl, has a terminal illness. But Alex, a young adult, is the only person who can make her wish come through before her time ends.  The number one best-selling author joined pat to discuss her latest release.

Pressure is mounting on the international community to take action after a UN commission of inquiry announced on Tuesday that Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza. And with Israel starting a ground offensive in Gaza City, Pat was joined by s Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor Of Peace At Bradford University to discuss the latest on Gaza.

Today on Inside Hollywood we're diving headfirst into one of the greatest films ever made. No debate. Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas. It's not just a gangster film, it's a cinematic thunderclap. One of those rare, razor-sharp movies that feels just as fresh now as it did when it swaggered onto our screens back in 1990. The suits, the sauce, the soundtrack it's gangster cinema at its finest, with more attitude than a mobster on payday. Pat was joined as always by Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Executive Producer of ‘SPOTLIGHT

What role can AI play in the future of medicine? Health researcher and author DR. Charlotte blease believes it’s time to be engaging in conversations about AI and its use in healthcare. Her new book ‘DR. Bot, why doctors can fail us – and how AI can save lives’ examines the limitations of human judgement in medicine, emerging uses and shortcomings of AI, and how our imperfect medical system can let us down. Charlotte and Pat discussed this and everything else in her new book.

US President Donald Trump begins his first full day of engagements on his second State visit to the United Kingdom. Four were arrested last night for projecting images of Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle. Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor at  TRT World joined Pat for the latest as the UK prepares to host the president.

This week on the green scene, we are talking all about gene editing Pat and Ruth explore enhanced polo ponies, agricultural animals, and glow-in-the-dark plants for lighting.

Carguments' Spouses are the Most Annoying Passengers, and it can end  relationships, according to research And the RSA is issuing study results today on the use of phones while driving. With Distracted driving due to handheld mobile device usage is one of the dangerous behaviours that leads to road traffic collisions.All this and more to discuss with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.

Christian Brückner, the man German authorities have named as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is set to be released from prison today. Brückner, having served his 7-year sentence for the rape of a 72-year-old American tourist in Portugal, has refused to be interviewed by the metropolitan police in connection to Madeleine’s disappearance. Brückner is still considered a major suspect, with a former associate claiming to be “100% sure” Brückner was involved in Madeleine’s kidnapping.  German prosecutors are now seeking ‘supervisory oversight’ in the regional court to monitor Brückner’s future activity. Joining Pat to discuss this was Nick Pisa, Senior Reporter, Global, MailOnline