The Pat Kenny Show

Shots were fired at Irish peacekeepers yesterday in Lebanon while on patrol with Lebanese Armed Forces. Tánaiste Simon Harris has blamed the Israeli Defence Forces and just received an update from the Army’s Chief of Staff. He joins us to give an update and discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza and military flights landing in Ireland.

Newstalk’s Simon Tierney explores some of the most infamous quarrels and awkward moments between political leaders and their spouses. Whether its Melania Trump's refusal to take her husband's hand after the Access Hollywood tape was released. Or whether it was Prince Charles' awkward "Whatever love is" line when he announced his engagement to Diana, there are many that have gripped the public for decades.

Hamas has said it is considering a new ceasfire proposal from the United States but also that it does not meet some of their key demands. The proposal comes amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and two thousand miles away in Ukraine. John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor brings analysis and talks to us about his ‘Leaders and Lunatics’ Show coming to Dublin this November.

We hear about the Oxford dangerous sports club who invented bungee jumping. Cameron Hill, Digital Journalist with Off the Ball tell us all about its history. 

Where does Russia’s imperial mindset come from that drives its push for more territory? It starts back with the first tsar in 1547 and Donncha Ó Beacháin charts the development and entrenchment of it in his new book, Unfinished Empire. 

AI advances coming thick and fast: you can take a class in detective writing with Agatha Christie, it can outperform humans at persuading others to change their viewpoint, make boring phone calls for you and substitute for a boyfriend.All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College .

Robert Delaney was an ordinary man walking home one night when he intervened to help a man being assaulted. Unfortunately, this good deed would change his life forever. In 2008 Robert was shot by a dissident IRA member leaving him in a permanent vegetative state. Seventeen years on, Robert’s family are continuing to campaign for anyone with more information to come forward about the organized hit. Terry Delaney, father of Robert Delaney joined Pat on the show to talk about their campaign for justice for Robert.

This week on the Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman looks at why baby monkeys are being abducted by other species. Also, new research finds that earthquakes could create a hidden source of underground hydrogen fuel.All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.

Sean McGovern, one of the senior members of the Kinahan cartel in currently being extradited from the United Arab Emirates to Ireland. We get the latest on this with Stephen Breen, Crime Editor of The Irish Sun, Co-Author of the book Kinahan Assassins.

According to a new study with decades of research, beautiful people earn more than their average peers. But if you're good looking and intelligent, it makes no difference to your earning power. Newstalk reporter Henry McKean took to streets of Dublin to meet people easy on the eye and asked if they have pretty privilege. 

We hear why consumers should use the courts in preference to the IRB settlement mechanism for injury compensation. All to discuss with Sean Guerin SC, Chair of the Council of The Bar of Ireland.

It’s rare to find someone who changes the course of a field entirely. But every so often, a person comes along with such clarity of vision, and such a loud voice, that everything shifts. In the world of gardens, that person was William Robinson, the Irish gardener who told Britain to stop pruning, potting, clipping and controlling, and to start letting nature in.Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story of William Robinson.All with thanks to Tirlán.

TV and Radio presenter Martin King. Martin is a proud ambassador of the Alzheimer society of Ireland. Martin’s late mother Christina had Dementia; she was diagnosed in 2011 and passed away in 2019. To tell his story Martin joined Pat this morning on the show.Our show today was live from AVIVA stadium, to mark the launch of the 2025 Alzheimer’s memory walk, supported by Aviva. 

We go inside Hollywood to look at Stadium Movies. American Baseball and NRL where Stadiums are the soul of the story. All to chat about with Lisa Cannon Entertainment Presenter and Producer.

May is Melanoma Awareness month and yet so many men don’t use sunscreen. So what can be done to encourage them to start using sunscreen and just how damaging can the sun be to our skin? 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sent a diplomatic cable to embassies worldwide requesting that they no longer schedule visa interviews for students ahead of increased vetting of applicants’ social media. Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD joins us to cover this and more.

We hear why punishing workouts and dangerously low calories are not the way to get ‘beach-ready. Fitness coach Dee Murphy shares her healthy approach to long term weight loss  Our show today was live from AVIVA stadium, to mark the launch of the 2025 Alzheimer’s memory walk, supported by Aviva. Dee is also an ambassador for Alzheimer's society and will lead the memory walk in Kilkenny.

Wayne was only 52 when he was diagnosed with Lewey body dementia. Wayne and his wife Siobhan share the impact the diagnosis has had on their lives and that of their four children. Our show today was live from AVIVA stadium, to mark the launch of the 2025 Alzheimer’s memory walk, supported by Aviva. 

Is going to court worth it for personal injury claims?  Also should all tractors and slow running vehicles banned from motorways but how will this work? All to discuss with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator. 

Nine years after Brexit and one week after the UK struck and updated deal with the European Union, Nigel Farage’s stock as a politician in the UK is still rising. So what is he capturing of the public even after his centerpiece policy passed? Alistair Campbell joined Pat this morning to discuss further.Our show today was live from AVIVA stadium, to mark the launch of the 2025 Alzheimer’s memory walk, supported by Aviva. 

In recent times, a race to slash fuel costs and carbon emissions has heralded a new era of sailing. As a result of this, the first ever modern cargo ship purpose built to combine both diesel and wind propulsion will be launched from a shipyard in Shanghai at the end of the month. Dr James Mason, Wind Assist Technologies Researcher at the University of Manchester explained it all to Pat this morning.

Following almost three months of a complete blockade to aid in Gaza, the entire population is facing a severe risk of famine. Acute malnutrition is increasing among the starving children in the enclave. Every hour counts. UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder describes the worsening situation in Gaza. 

Arguably the most frequently heard medical advice, after “have your five-a-day", is to take 10,000 steps in a day. But is this one size fits all approach to healthy living applicable to everyone? If not, how many steps should we really be taking?  All to discuss with Niall Moyna, Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Dublin City University .

This morning we get practical tips to prepare and protect your phone going through US border security. All to discuss with Adrian Wreckler Technology Editor, Irish and Sunday Independent. Big Tech Show Podcast Presenter.

After the Kremlin has said Trump was showing signs of "emotional overload" after he called Vladimir Putin "absolutely crazy" following Moscow's largest aerial assault on Ukraine. We discuss further with John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Jean Monnet Chair of European Integration.

Five years on from covid remote employee surveillance is now reaching new levels. Its been revealed that a growing number of uk employees working from home are being spied on bosses to make sure they are not skiving." Donal O'Donoghue Managing Director from Sanderson Recruitment tells us how some employers are acting like big brother.

Almost fifty people were injured yesterday when a car ploughed into fans celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League win. A 53 year old man has been arrested. We heard from Michael Perkins, BBC Radio Merseyside and Henry McKean spoke to Irish fans who flew home from Liverpool early this morning.

Today the Tánaiste will bring the long-awaited occupied territories bill to cabinet. The government is set to give the green light to draft a bill to prohibit the importation of goods from illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory.Seán Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent brings us the details.

Officials have warned that a failure to regulate short term-lettings could lead to protests over tourism. To discuss further with Pat was Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Housing.

Phone screens and earphones, we all use them, but how detrimental can they really be to our brains cognitive function? Arthur Cummings, Consultant Eye Surgeon at Wellington Eye Clinic is our 'Ask The Expert' today.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

Gardaí confirm remains found on Kerry farm are those of Michael Gaine, We get the latest on the case with Jerry O'Sullivan Presenter Kerry Today Show Radio Kerry.

New traffic management measures for Dublin City’s Westland Row have come into effect. From today, only public transport, taxis and cyclists will be allowed to turn left from Westland Row onto Pearse Street. We discuss this and more with Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor & Columnist with the Independent.

As summer is just around the corner, flocks of college students will be heading over to the US on a J1. However there are growing concerns of students under a Trump presidency. So what are the do’s and don’ts for students spending their summer in the states?  Pat was joined on the show by Louise Corrigan, Immigration Lawyer, Oisin Gaffey Outgoing Editor in Chief of The University Observer and Alex Rowley, Newstalk reporter  who will be travelling over to the states this summer.

The complex way in which busy airports deal with air traffic management for greater efficiency and safety. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel & Airport safety and security expert.

Ireland is the most deforested country in Europe. Despite having a reputation for being one of greenest places on earth, Ireland is the most deforested country in Europe. So what happened to our native woodlands and who are the people working to restore them? Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been looking into this.

Overtourism and slower more responsible tourism. Pol O’ Conghaile has all the latest travel news.All with thanks to Ryanair.

For many years, food waste has been a topic of contention. Previously, Irish retailers were forced to transport food waste to Northern Ireland, as there was no solution to the issue south of the border. However, there is now a less carbon intensive solution located in Dublin.Pat spoke to Dr Stephen Nolan, Technical lead for Bia Energy.

On Friday Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on the European Union to take effect on 1st June. However, yesterday Trump u-turned and said the tariffs would not come into effect until 9th July. Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne joined Pat to discuss further.

Senator Fiona McLoughlin, Fianna Fail, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mirror and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Fein TD  make up our Friday Forum this week. We discuss the new stories of the week.

There is plenty of sporting action this weekend with the final round of premier league fixtures, the UEFA women’s champions league final, and the Football, Hurling and Camogie championships continuing across the weekend .Cathal Mullaney brings us all the sporting action.

You know the building, you know the gates and maybe some of the TDs and Senators .But what actually goes on behind the doors in Leinster House. Gavan Reilly takes us behind the scenes in his new book ‘The Secret Life of Leinster House’.

Gareth Mullins talks through a new cake recipe from Italy. Its a simple apple and sponge bake that would be brilliant for breakfast or on a sunny afternoon with a cup of tea.

The New Lodge apartment blocks, located in a catholic area of North Belfast, had a tragic number of deaths during the troubles. The apartment block, with its residents, form the setting for a new feature documentary film out today. ‘The Flats’ features reenactments of memories of residents from the memories that ended up shaping their lives. One of those residents, Jolene Burns took time out of her holidays to speak to Pat.

Organizing a group holiday whether it's with family or friends, can be a lot more work than fun. From trying to see if everyone can get the time off, what's the budget, the type of activities to be done, and then throw the kids into the mix it can be a lot more stressful than intended. Our panel discuss the group holiday. Joining Pat was Aideen Finnegan, Presenter of Irish Times Better with Money Podcast, Noel Cunningham, Ambassador for Harvey's Point and author of Guide To Modern Manners and Adrian Barry Managing Editor Off The Ball. 

A new survey shows one in seven people would be unable to cope financially if faced with a bill of €1000. Pat discussed this more with Economist and Economic Analyst Austin Hughes.

the Wake of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, a raft of wild conspiracy theories have emerged and dominated social media. David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert has been looking into this.

Continuing our housing series on the show with Barry Whyte. With not enough new homes being built we find out how many are needed and when they can be delivered. Barry brings us this report.

Today on 'Boxed' John Fardy reviews the new Netflix series 'American Manhunt-Osama Bin Laden'.

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Marriage Equality referendum and despite the celebrations at the time, many LGBT campaigners say there is still work to be done to create a more equal society. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with some of those who are having issues with parental rights and are working to combat a recent rise in homophobia

When Ireland played Nazi Germany. Cameron Hill tells us the story of the international football fixtures between the two in the 1930s