The Pat Kenny Show

Russia has announced a ceasefire in Ukraine to coincide with its Victory Day celebrations next month. The White House, however, has said that this does not go far enough and only a permanent ceasefire will satisfy the administration. We get the latest on this with Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine correspondent, RFI and France24.

“Mr Flashy” is sent to prison for 5 and half years for firearms offences. We hear about the rise and fall of Glen Ward the man at the helm of the Gucci Gang. All to discuss with Robin Schiller, Journalist, Irish Independent.

Much of the power has been restored in Spain and Portugal after yesterdays snap blackout. But how long before full normality returns? Talking to Pat this morning was Graham Keeley, freelance journalist in Spain.

From vacuuming to cleaning the toilet how to you negotiate the division of household chores. All to discuss with Stephaine Regan , Clinical Psychotherapist.

There are calls for a fundamental shift in how we deal with Coronary Artery Disease is understood and dealt with. the importance of early detection of heart disease with Dr. Róisín Colleran, Consultant Cardiologist at Mater Private Network in Dublin.

Political unrest has returned to the Balkans. Bosnian State police attempted arrest of Serb leader Milorad Dodik but subsequently failed. We get the latest on the situation there with Garrett Patrick Kelly, Former UN Diplomat based in Sarajevo.

The Fab 50, A list of best places to stay in Ireland this year. Trends like rebirth of the B&B, restaurants with rooms, a new era of town center hotels. All to discuss with Pol O  Conghaile Irish Independent Travel Editor.All with thanks to Ryanair.

We hear from parents as the Muslim national school reopens today amid uncertainty over the closure of the Islamic Cultural center. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was at the school this morning.

At the Irish Medical Organisation annual conference, HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster said the HSE is seeking to begin rostering more staff to work over weekends from the end of June. How will this work and how was it received. Joining Pat to discuss was Dr Chris Luke, Columnist, Host of the Irish Medical Lives Podcast and Retired Consultant In Emergency Medicine and also Professor Matthew Sadlier, Chair of the IMO’s Consultant Committee.

A long awaited multimillion regeneration plan for the Grafton street area is finally due to get underway in the coming weeks. The project involves a revamp of South Anne Street, Duke Street and Lemon Street. We discuss this project with Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor Irish Times. 

All of this week on the Pat Kenny Show, we are highlighting the mental health impact of losing a parent to suicide as a child. Ali and Grainne Clarke lost their dad Frank to suicide almost 20 years ago, aged just 9 and 12. They both shared what they remember about that difficult time, and the impact the bereavement has had on each of their lives.Our losing a parent to suicide series is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine. and produced by our Senior producer and one of this years fellows Claire Darmody.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning in studio was Emer Higgins TD, Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Fine Gael, Dublin Mid West, Paul Murphy TD, People Before Profit, Dublin South West and also Jane Matthews, Political Correspondent, The Journal.

As Trump’s Special Envoy is set to meet with Russian leaders today, will they finally agree on a peace deal? We get the latest on this with Paul Rodgers, Professor Emeritus of peace studies at Bradford University.

Revolut is set to offer mortgages to the Irish market later this year. We get the details from Paul Merriman CEO of Fairstone Ireland aka AskPaul.

Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, new drivers on the grid and all the action from the track as the Formula One season gets under way. Rory Galvin takes a look at how the new season is going so far.You can catch all the thrilling action of the 2025 Formula 1 season live on Sky Sports F1 and NOW.

All roads lead to Rome as world leaders descend upon the Vatican City for the funeral of Pope Francis tomorrow. We get reaction from mourners in St. Peter’s Basilica with our reporter Barry Whyte.

There were almost 300,000 hospital appointments cancelled last year according to figures released to Aontú through a parliamentary question. Steve McMahon of the Irish Patients’ Association discusses and exclusively reveals new data on the first three months in the health service.

Irish waters may be a 'choke point' in terms of vulnerability of subsea cables according to a UN expert. Former Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Mark Mellett, joins us to discuss our vulnerability in this area. 

Public outcry has erupted in Australia as it was relieved that State authority snipers shot down over 700 koalas. The cull took place in Budj Bim National Park. With more on this we heard from Aisling Moloney, Reporter with Storyful. 

Raymond Poulidor, the cyclist celebrated for coming so close to winning the Tour de France many times, without ever actually winning it. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us his story.

Study reveals key groups vulnerable to misinformation with surprising results. Those in Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are the first to grow up with smartphones everywhere. They are also among those most likely to believe misinformation, according to a new study. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.  

In this 50th anniversary year of Jaws, The Shark Is Broken at the Gaiety Theatre in May provides a deeply personal journey into the film's history.  Co-writer and star Ian Shaw offers a compelling perspective as he portrays his father, Robert Shaw, capturing the dynamics between the lead actors during the now infamous filming of Jaws. Ian joined Pat this morning to chat about the play and his father.

We get the latest from Rome as St. Peter's Basilica reopens after brief closure as thousands continue to pay respects to Pope Francis. Nick Pisa Senior Reporter Global Mail On line spoke to Pat this morning. 

Almost one hundred days into the Trump presidency and we have been recounting the many seemingly outrageous happenings from stateside. But do we fundamentally misunderstand opinion within the United States? All to discuss with Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal Larry Donnelly.

There are calls for a national database on car history for used cars to ensure any discrepancies are known to buyers. Our reporter Josh Crosbie reports.  

The reality of what we need to do to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 but are we our own worst enemy when it comes to getting the job done. The Irish Academy of Engineering has, today, published a report - The Energy Transition - What is the 2050 Action Plan and Timeline? Speaking to Pat this morning was Eamonn O’Reilly, Chairman of the Energy and Climate Action.

The Health Minister is planning a crackdown on the use of loyalty cards to buy cheap booze, will this be welcomed b consumers? Siobhán Maguire, Consumer Journalist brings us more details.

Amid remaining high tariffs from the Trump Administration, China has begun to prioritise new alliances around the world. Is it time we increase our trading relationship with China? Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xiyuan joined Pat in studio this morning.

An exciting frontier in biological research at the moment is the ability to grow meat, skin and even other organs in the lab. It’s early days but a lot of work is going on with that goal in mind. We get all the details with Professor Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College. 

Catherine FitzGerald joins The Pat Kenny Show to talk about the Festival of Gardens and Nature at Ballintubbert House in Co Laois — where horticulture meets performance and design.Listen here.

Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover, part of the Lockton Group, joins The Pat Kenny Show to explain how insurers are hiking premiums while cutting plan benefits — and what consumers need to watch out for.Listen here.

Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent with The Guardian, joins The Pat Kenny Show as attacks on asylum seekers surge and Germany prepares to swear in a new chancellor, Friedrich Merz.Listen here.

Barry Whyte reports for The Pat Kenny Show as retailers call for tougher sentences amid a surge in organised shoplifting. We hear from business owners and one former addict who used to shoplift daily.Listen here.

Dermatology nurse specialist, Selene Daly, joins The Pat Kenny Show to explain what causes excessive sweating, how it affects daily life, and how it can be treated.Listen here.

Lisa Cannon joins The Pat Kenny Show for this week’s Inside Hollywood, looking at big-screen flops that later became cult classics — from The Shawshank Redemption to Blade Runner.Listen here.

Conor Faughnan, transport commentator, joins The Pat Kenny Show for the commuter slot to explain how London’s approach to HGV blind spots could help prevent cyclist deaths on Irish roads.Listen here.

Colm Flynn, Vatican Correspondent for EWTN News, joins The Pat Kenny Show live from Rome as Pope Francis’s body is transferred to St Peter’s Basilica for public viewing ahead of his funeral.Listen here.

Dr Ruth Freeman from Science Foundation Ireland joins The Pat Kenny Show to explore seawater cement technology and how pharmaceutical pollution is affecting Atlantic salmon.Listen here.

Adrian Barry Managing Editor at Off The Ball and Peter Sherrard, CEO of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, join The Pat Kenny Show to talk about rising costs, paywalls, and whether sport is becoming unaffordable for ordinary fans.Listen here.

Minister for Education Helen McEntee joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss Junior Cert reform, permanent contracts for teachers, and potential industrial action as education conferences take place across the country.Listen here.

Ciara O’Brien, Technology Correspondent with The Irish Times, joins The Pat Kenny Show to answer your latest tech queries.Listen here.

Nick Pisa, Senior Reporter with Global Mail Online, joins The Pat Kenny Show to profile the frontrunners who could succeed Pope Francis.Listen here.

Carl O’Brien, Education Editor at The Irish Times, joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss Ireland’s overcrowded classrooms and the growing calls to curb education overspending before lowering class sizes.

Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News at WSHU Public Radio, joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss leaked strike details in Yemen and Harvard’s legal fight with the Trump administration.Listen here.

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor with the Financial Times, joins The Pat Kenny Show following large-scale UK protests after a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman.

Archbishop Dermot Farrell, Archbishop of Dublin, joins The Pat Kenny Show to reflect on Pope Francis’ passing and look ahead to the election of his successor.Listen here.

Kevin Byrne, retired lieutenant colonel and airport safety expert, joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss the return of Emirates' oldest Airbus A380 to passenger service after years of storage and test flights.Listen here.

Lara Marlowe, Paris-based journalist and author, joins The Pat Kenny Show to discuss the disturbing international trend of detaining academics critical of authoritarian regimes aligned with Trump’s allies.Listen here.

Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for The Crux, and Fr Richard Gibbons, Parish Priest at Knock Shrine, join The Pat Kenny Show to reflect on the death of Pope Francis and his legacy in Ireland and abroad.Listen here.

Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 2000!It was the year of Y2K,  Bush VS Gore, Westlife dominating the charts, Brian O’Driscoll getting a hat-trick in Paris & arriving on the global rugby scene, Sonia O’Sullivan winning Silver at the Sydney Olympics and the arrival of reality TV with Big Brother.