The Pat Kenny Show

The development of artificial intelligence has come fast and has revolution computing.  But with the pressure and demand for ai from developers the need to build and expand data infrastructure is being felt worldwide.  In an effort to solve these problems scientists are considering placing data centers in space ! To explain more Pat was joined in studio by Space Commentator Leo Enright.

Now that the spring is here, all those renovations you were waited for summer can start now! So whether its fixing the pavement in your garden or cleaning the gutters.Our expert today with loads of tips and advice is Pete The Builder.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

After a long eleven year wait, Rory McIlroy finally claimed Masters glory last night to complete the career grand slam. Henry McKean spoke to friends and kids at Holywood Golf Club in Co Down.

Russian military strikes on the city of Sumy in Ukraine, killing over 30 civilians. Trump warns that China isn’t ‘getting off the hook’ when it comes to tariffs following his exemption of smartphones from the increase. All to discuss with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.

Ten years after being fully acquitted of the murder of her housemate Meredith Kercher. Amanda Knox discusses the journey of rebuilding her life amid intense global scrutiny.

Life on the ground in Gaza this year has been split into two parts that during a ceasefire and that after war resumed once more. After the initial reprieve, Gazans are once more running short of food and critical supplies. We hear from John Whyte, Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, who has just returned from the enclave.

He has done it. he has the green jacket Rory McIlroy is the Master's champion. His win came last night after beating Justin rose in a nail-biting sudden-death play-off in Augusta. We get reaction to this huge moment for Rory with Padraig Harrington, Irish Golf Legend and our own Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.

The temporary closure of the nightlife industry during covid may have broken the habit for those in their 20s who were new to the clubbing scene. With some businesses closing for good, what other way is Gen Z socialising?  Bella Finn from the Newsroom has this report.

Ireland will today become a member of a European Naval Intelligence Sharing Network known as the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE). It has 11 other members and will allow the sharing of information of vessels travelling through our waters. Former Member of the Defence Forces Cathal Berry joined Pat to discuss further.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat on the show this morning was Malcom Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow/Wexford, Rose Conway-Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Mayo. Also on the forum this morning was Jennifer Bray, Political Editor, The Sunday Times Ireland and Dr Emma Howard, Lecturer in Economics, TU Dublin. 

As part of National Pet Day, Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports why pet insurance is important. He also discovers why one in ten have a social media page for their dog. Henry was out and about meeting pet owners and their pets.

 As Easter is just around the corner, Gareth Mullins talks us through how to cool a Roast Leg of New Season Lamb, roasted Wexford rooster with parsley butter, crushed turnips, fresh mint salsa Verde.

Can league Liverpool edge closer to the title ? Women’s Six Nations. Ireland face of against England.  GAA Football Leinster and Ulster Senior Championship and the Bahrain Grand Prix. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball previews a very busy weekend of sport. 

IBS awareness Month. Irritable bowl syndrome or IBS is a condition that affects around one in five people in this country. but according to a  new survey  of 1,000 adults in Ireland four out of ten  don’t know what to do to support their gut health.To explain all Pat was joined on the show by Dr Deirdre Donovan Consultant Gastroenterologist gastroenterology at Blackrock Health.

Balancing being a GP, a mum and an author seems like it would be quite the test, but it’s something that debut novelist Claire Gleeson manages every day as she combines her three loves. Show me where it hurts, takes readers on an intimate journey through the life of Racheal, who suffers unimaginable tragedy when her husband, seeking to end his own life and that of his wife and family, runs the family car off the road, killing her two children.  Dr Claire Gleeson, GP and author of ‘Show Me Where It Hurts’ chatted to Pat this morning on the show.

Deportation Orders issued by the State increased three fold in the first three months of the year when compared with 2024. However, just 44% of those issued with orders actually left the state. Pat discusses this further with Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

This Sunday the rowers of Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head in the Boat Race on the river Thames. For this week’s Quirky Sports, Cameron Hill looks back at the history of the Oxford and Cambridge rowing competition.

This month, Together For Hospice, the national fundraising body for twenty four specialist hospital and palliative care providers, are hoping to raise funds with their ‘Your Finest Hour For Hospice’ Campaign. To explain all about this fundraiser and its importance we are joined by Fintan Fagan, CEO of St Francis Hospice and Seán Graham who’s father was treated in St Francis Hospital.

On a recent trip Luke had met scientists from the US, the main topic of conversation is how the Trump administration is attacking science. They fear for their jobs and the ability to fund their science. This is an unfortunate turn of events. Luke discusses this further with Pat on also how it is distracting researchers.

This week, David Robert Grimes discusses how internal documents and whistleblower revelations show that companies like Facebook had the tools to combat disinformation effectively, but deliberately disabled or ignored to boost their profit. Also Health Secretary RFK Jr spreads measles and fluoride misinformation.   

What affects your earning potential, your cancer risk and how you look in a dress?  Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on the bizarre importance of height and those who'll do anything for a few extra inches.

Despite the exclusion of the pharmaceutical industry from Liberation Day tariffs and the introduction of a 90 day, US President Donald Trump has warned that big pharma is next on the list. As the pharmaceutical industry is the biggest Irish export to the US, what impact will this uncertainty have on our economy and European as a whole?  Pat discusses this and more with Gareth Sheridan, CEO of Nutriband and Billy Kelleher, MEP for Ireland South (part of the health committee on the EP).

Sustainable interiors, low voc paint, swapping synthetic bedding for natural, non toxic cleaning products, what to do with your empty candle. Jo Linehan gives us tips and advice on how to make your home interiors and cleaning products more sustainable.

This month on our weekly dermatology slot we are looking at Rosacea or the ‘curse of the Celts’ as it is also known. All to discuss with Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology Professor Niki Ralph.

Donald Trump has backed down on this tariffs instituting a ninety day pause. The markets have responded well but are we out of the woods?All to discuss with Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute at UCD and also Leonie MacCann of Irish Life Investment Managers.

There are gardens that dazzle. There are gardens that soothe. And then there are gardens that haunt you. That lodge themselves in the corners of your mind and whisper to you years after you’ve gone. Today, I want to tell you about one of those. A place where history and nature have coiled so tightly around each other, it’s hard to tell where stone ends and blossom begins. This is Ninfa - The Garden of the Nymphs. Located just south of Rome, near Cisterna di Latina, Ninfa is unlike anywhere else.Diarmuid Gavin, Garden Designer tells us all about these wonderful gardens.All with thanks to Tirlán.

Throughout the 20th century, there was one fact that united fans, critics and the makers of onscreen media - that the big screen was better than the little one. Films dominance over television seemed like an unassailable truth - until it wasn’t. The 21st century has seen the rise of TV as one of the most celebrated mediums in entertainment, luring actors and filmmakers who would previously have considered it to be a major step down for their career. Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator tells us more.

We look at a legal challenge to average speed cameras and other motoring legal loopholes in this weeks commuter slot. All to discuss with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

New sources of microplastics, and why park entrances and playgrounds in Dublin are a hotspot for a parasite found in dog poo. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society  For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak. 

Fresh calls are being made for more action to be taken against scrambler bikes after a number of incidents at a park in West Dublin. Locals who live near Hartstown Park say someone will be killed by a young person on a scrambler if something isn’t done soon.Motorised vehicles are prohibited from the park and many other public parks in Dublin, however people say the law is not being enforced. So just how bad is the scourge of scrambler bikes, our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out.

In a bid to crackdown on Air BNBs, several Government ministers are pushing back against the proposed legislation. During yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, a number of ministers disagreed that this would curb the housing crisis and would have a knock on effect to the tourism industry. Minister of State Michael Healy Rae speaks to Pat this morning to discuss further.

It is frighteningly easy to clone someone else's identity using readily-available artificial intelligence tools, and its a real threat to cybersecurity. Our guest this morning proved how easy it is  to realistically impersonate any person on the planet  Joining Pat on the show this morning was Jake Moore -  Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET | Former Police Head of Digital Forensics / Cybercrime Officer. 

Donald Trump’s 20% tariff across the European Union comes into effect from today. The European Union will also today decide on how to respond to Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs imposed last month. But could the response harm Ireland more than the tariffs themselves? And are pharmaceuticals in the clear? Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe is live in studio.

Public Meeting on Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm in Dun Laoghaire was held on Monday. The proposed wind farm will be located about 10 kilometers off the coast of Dublin and Wicklow counties, comprising between 39 and 50 wind turbines. Our reporter Josh Crosbie was at the meeting and reported back on what took place.

Waiting for the kettle to boil is often a tedious task, but what if your kettle plays music while it boils? The Calm Kettle has all the regular functions but also includes soothing music, temperature sensor and a touchscreen display but is it worth it?  Also, Jess Kelly answers all your tech questions.

The street celebrations in Argentina following their World Cup win in 2022 will live long in the memory of Argentinians and also one Off The Ball presenter who made it his quest to trek all across Central and South America with the goal of being in Argentina for that celebration. Along the way Eoin Sheahan had many experiences and gives Pat a taste of some of them which he has fully documented in his new 'Diverted' podcast which is available now.  

As Donald Trump continues course with the imposition of his worldwide tariffs, how will the prices of consumer goods be affected? Charlie Weston takes us through the impact here in Ireland and Jim Power takes us through the impact in the US.

When it comes to online shopping, at times it can be a bit of a gamble. Whether the purchase may be disappointing on arrival, it doesn’t suit, doesn’t fit, looks different to the image or more than one size was ordered so it must go back! Image Brand Consultant Laura Jordan discusses the complicated business of returning unwanted clothes to online retailers. 

Last week, French opposition leader in the national parliament, Marine le Pen, was found guilty of helping to embezzle €4m of EU funds for use by her party. Alongside a four year sentence, le pen was also barred from running from public office with immediate effect. Over the weekend, le Pen called the ruling political and not judicial. So what effect will the sentence have on the far right in France and across Europe? Political Analyst and Associate Research Fellow at IRIS, The French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs Jean-Yves Camus joins us to discuss. 

According to confidential documents seen by the Irish Daily Mail, a garda took possession of valuable firearms. They were earmarked for destruction at the force’s HQ to sell for profit. Executive Editor Irish Daily Mail John Lee tells us more.

Now that spring is in full swing, that also means the dreaded season of hay fever is. Thousands of people suffer with hay fever but how can you combat these allergies? Our Ask the Expert, Dr Patrick Mitchell, answers listeners’ questions on everything there is to do with hay fever.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

Airline summer schedules have taken off, Ryanair has a new subscription service and the Irish passport has been named the world’s strongest. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent travel editor, is here to talk us through all of the news.With thanks to Ryanair.

Non monogamous relationships, living apart while together. The cougher effect and separate beds Steph Regan discusses them all with Pat this morning.

This weekend saw the son of horse racing legend Willie Mullins won the highly coveted Grand National. Patrick Mullins and horse Nick Rockett were first to get over the line making it a fairytale day for the Mullins family. Also this weekend saw Cork crowned champions of the Allianz Hurling League final. Colm Boohig looks back on the weekend of sport with Pat.

Trump's tariffs what happens next? Is this the start of a global recession? How should allies hit back? All to discuss with Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner Alastair Campbell.

The Irish pub is known around the word for it's entertaining and welcoming atmosphere. It is often the corner stone of many communities, but there is no denying they are dwindling in numbers.Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been examining their decline. He also has met with publicans who have decided to call it a day.

How did Donald Trump arrive at his figures for reciprocal tariffs that put 20% tariffs on the European Union and 10% on some islands inhabited only by penguins? Economist David McWilliams takes us through the formula used by the Trump administration.

We take a look back on the big news stories of the week with our 'Friday Forum'. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Senator Anne Rabbitte, Fianna Fáil, Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Ged Nash TD, Labour, Louth, Party Chair, Spokesperson on Finance and Public Expenditure. Also in studio was  Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Mediahuis Ireland  and Christina Finn, Political Editor of TheJournal.ie. 

While Donald Trump continues to test the limits of his constitutional power, one particular assertion has raised the hackles of democratic observers. In an interview with NBC News, the President insisted that he is “not joking” as he apparently contemplates the idea of a third term in office, despite term limits being written into law. So, is this yet more bombastic nonsense or should the idea be taken seriously? Newstalk reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating the restrictions and loopholes that would prevent or allow such a scenario from playing out.

Global stock markets plunged yesterday on the back of Donald Trump’s announcement of global tariffs. We get reaction from the stock market from CEO of Archive Capital  Alan Dunne. With European leaders gaming how to react, we get how they’ve been responding already with Suzanne Lynch of Politico.