The Pat Kenny Show

Festival Productions is bringing Annie to The National Concert Hall this Christmas and Pat was joined by some of the people involved in the production: Rebecca Storm, singer and musical theatre actress, playing Miss Hannigan in festival productions of annie in the national concert hall.Tony Finnegan, co-founder of festival productions, director, actor, playing daddy warbucks.Juneta Gasiunaite, one of the actors playing annie.

David Robert Grimes, author and disinformation expert joined Pat to run through the latest in disinformation.

Dominique Pelicot has admitted to drugging his ex wife, Gisele, and inviting men in to rape her. He and fifty others have been on trial since September. Lisa Louis joined Pat from court in Avignon. 

Doctors in Europe are warning of the rise of drunkorexia - a worrying trend that sees people skip meals to binge on alcohol instead.  But is the concerning phenomenon taking hold here in Ireland and could Christmas be a particularly dangerous time for such a problem to spread? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.If you or anyone you know has been affected by the contents of this item, the Bodywhys helpline is 01 210 7906. Marino Therapy centre also have a wide range of resources, including podcasts and holiday guides, available on their website marinotherapycentre.com. 

Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat with some ideas of sustainable gifts.

Holyhead port remains closed and is not expected to reopen until mid January at the earliest. It leaves both people and freight having to find alternate routes to Ireland before Christmas. Eoghan Corry joins us with the latest and advice for passengers looking to get home.Eoghan Corry, Travel Expert, ‘Air & Travel’ Magazine Editor, Historian, Author, Broadcaster.

If you’re looking for thoughtful Christmas gift ideas, skincare can be a great option – but it’s important to choose the right products, tailored to age and skin needs.  Professor Niki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology joined Pat to discuss.

We find out the latest in Russia, as the kremlin have detained a suspect in the killing of Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian military officer. a bomb hidden in an electric scooter exploded, killing the general. We get the latest on this with Jason Corcoran, Journalist and Russia Analyst.

The story of the Gibside estate is a fascinating tale of grandeur, estate making, gardening, resilience, and intrigue, spanning generations of the Bowes family.  Diarmuid Gavin, Garden designer tell us more about the estate.

Trócaire have launched their Christmas appeal for 2024, where they are aiding children in conflict. Their appeal is primarily focused on sudan, as the war-torn country is facing a humanitarian crisis.  Caoimhe de barra, CEO of Trócaire, joined Pat this morning to raise awareness on the country of ‘forgotten conflict'.

Lisa Cannon reveals the most watched Christmas movies of all time and what makes these holiday classics so unforgettable!

Simon Tierney explores recent and not so recent stand out moments that have happened over Christmas, including the big freeze, the extraordinary story of the Christmas truce, the 1968 apollo mission and the launch of Telifís Eireann on New Year’s Eve 1961.

More than 60% of doctors say they are frequently burnt out or exhausted, while more than 50% feel they are disillusioned or disengaged at work according to a new survey. Columnist, Host of the Irish Medical Lives Podcast and Retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine Dr Chris Luke joined Pat to discuss further.

Paris-based journalist and author Lara Marlowe give us an all-encompassing analysis of the current state of the world and its potential trajectory towards collapse from climate change to the rise of far-right politics.

There are about 22,000 -31,000 polar bears left in the world. Research has revealed that as the Arctic warms, polar bears are facing a growing risk of contracting viruses, bacteria and parasites that they were less likely to encounter just 30 years ago.Turkeys are the star of many a Christmas dinner table but there is more to turkeys than meets the eye. They can fly, blush and are distant relatives of Tyrannosaurus rex. All up for discuss on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr. Ruth Freeman.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Barretstown children charity have launched their national Christmas appeal to help ‘Sprinkle Some Magic’ for children affected by cancer and other serious illnesses this Christmas.  Barretstown’s mission is to rebuild the lives of children and families affected by cancer and other serious illnesses through the provision of therapeutic camps and programmes. Pat was joined on the show by Aoife and Colm Lawless. Aoife got to spend time at Barretstown family camp where she could forget about her illness and enjoy being a child again.

Phone use while driving is getting worse. With Data from the UK and the US showing that the problem has worsened in the last few years with incidence of phone use increasing. We hear why and what can be done to reverse this dangerous practice in this weeks commuter slot with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

It is almost three weeks since the General Election and the 34th Dáil meets for the first time today. The first order of business will be to elect a Ceann Comhairle. No Taoiseach will be elected today. We get all the details of what will happen today with Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

A top Russian general assassinated by a bomb hidden in a scooter. Who was behind it and what happens next?" We discuss all with Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly bring us more Christmas tech suggestions to buy as presents.

Christmas is just over a week away and soon after that we will be closing out 2024. Joining us for a bit of a reflection on the year that was is Jarlath Regan, comedian and podcaster

Legendary fiddle player John Sheahan brings his brand-new show The Dubliners Encore around Ireland from 23 Jan, they’ve sold out two Helix Shows and just put a 3rd on sale. John and his daughter Ceoladh who is Creator and Producer The Dubliners Encore Show joined Pat this morning on the show.

You might have heard of misophonia an intense dislike of other people’s noises, but you may not have heard of misokinesia, a diagnosable hatred of fidgeting. To talk about these two conditions a bit more we’re joined by Dr Jane Gregory, Clinical Psychologist at Oxford University.

Three months ago, Shane Leahy, Co-Founder of One 4 Humanity, joined Pat on the show to discuss the charity’s plan to transport a hospitainer, an operating theatre in a shipping container, to Gaza. After months of planning the hospitainer has finally been delivered. Shane joined Pat again on the show.

Dr Richard Hogan, family psychotherapist and clinical director advises parents on how they can approach and speak to their teenagers after discovering they have been watching pornography, while enlightening the us on the dangers surrounding porn.

There have been unexplained drones spotted in the United States and Britain. We find out next what these mysterious sightings could mean with Enda Brady London-based journalist, TV Presenter of TRT News.

With Holyhead Port still closed, thousands of people will be looking for alternate routes home this Christmas. A remaining option is to fly home, but with the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, is there capacity and what will be the cost? Michael O’Leary Group CEO of Ryanair joined Pat to discuss further.

Dr. Arthur Cummings, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at The Wellington Clinic as he answers your questions on understanding which eye vision correction procedure is right for you in this week's 'Ask The Expert'.

Have you got any holiday plans for the New Year? January is traditionally a time for travel planning and airlines have already announced several new routes from Ireland. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor, joined Pat with some great travel tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist gives some great advice on how to navigate Christmas conversations with family and friends.

Whether we like it or not, our world revolves around money, yet we rarely stop to think about it. What exactly is money, where does it come from, and can it run out? What is this force that drives trade, ignites revolutions, fuels discoveries and inspires art, philosophy, and science? We discuss all with David Mc Williams, Economist ,and author of “Money The Story of Humanity”.

Israel has announced the closure of its embassy in Dublin owing to what it says is the extreme anti-Israel policies of the Irish government. Pat spoke Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich.

Rupert Everett, award-winning actor, writer and director has released a new book called ‘The American No.’ The book is comprised of personal anecdotes with witty and fanciful collection of short stories that draws on the abundance of film and tv ideas Rupert Everett has curated over the duration of his career.Rupert spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

Travel expert, Eoghan Corry joins to discuss how Christmas presents may not be the only thing affected by storm Darragh and the damage to Holyhead port. As around 150, 000 passengers relying on Holyhead to Dublin route for Christmas have fears that the port will remain closed during the festive period.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this morning was Neale Richmond TD, Fine Gael, Dublin-Rathdown, Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Jennifer Whitmore TD, Social Democrats, Wicklow, Spokesperson for Climate, Environment and Biodiversity and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post. 

Salted Caramel and Ferrero Rocher Brownies with Salted Caramel Ice Cream  and Baileys cream Tiramisu Trifle. Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel,  Gareth Mullins tell us how to make it all !

RSA has announced price increases across a range of its services, including Driving Licenses and NCT tests. IndependentTD for Kerry Michael Healy-Rae joins us to give his reaction.

Over a lifetime 20-30% of people in the general population will experience vertigo. Vertigo’s symptoms can range from mild dizziness to chronic nausea and vomiting.  We hear here how debilitating it can be and the differing ways of treating the condition including how physiotherapy can prove highly effective for some.Joining Pat in studio was Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and cohost of the Tough Love podcast who discussed her experience of vertigo and also Lesley Lowe of the BallsBridge Physiotherapy clinic.  

Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, Travel and Food content creator tells us about some great things to do this weekend.

It is well and truly work Christmas party season, a time where colleagues can catch up and unwind.   To discover how we go about Christmas parties, we heard from Caroline Reidy, Managing Director of the HR suite and an HR and employment law expert.

As the cyber warfare threat increases in Europe, the Dutch Central Bank has issued an unprecedented warning to citizens to consider keeping cash at home. But should we be keeping cash deposits in our house? We discuss with Eoin Keary, Founder of Edgescan.

Last weekend the EU agreed a new trade deal with four Mercosur countries, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. But it still needs to be ratified by at least 15 EU countries representing 65% of the population. To look through the new parts of the deal and its history we were joined by Charles Lichfield of the Atlantic Council.

It's no secret that Ireland is experiencing an epidemic of domestic violence.  Supporting victims and survivors is incredibly important, but does it actually tackle the problem? Should we turn our attention to helping offenders instead or at least as well? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

The end of the year is coming which means its health insurance renewal time. With premiums rising significantly a new provider in town and with benefits under the axe, we get tips to get you covered ! All to discuss with Dermot Goode Insurance Expert at Total Healthcover.Ie  A Lockton Company.   

Journalist and Writer Lara Marlowe joined Anton this morning to discuss the moment she interviewed Bashar Al Assad a short time before he was declared President of Syria.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul expects to have its busiest year on record this Christmas. The charity is supplying everything from toys, clothes, food and more to those struggling this time of year. Josh Crosbie has been meeting with some of the volunteers, and those using the services of St Vincent de Paul at Christmas.

This week we discuss how fact-checking alone cannot stop misinformation and also Dr Mike Ryan warns vaccine disinformation will only worse. All up for discuss with Author and Disinformation Expert David Robert Grimes.

House prices here are overvalued by between 8-10% according to the ESRI in their latest quarterly economic report. It leaves the market at risk of correction like that seen after the 2007 crash. To discuss the report with Pat was Senior Lecturer TU Dublin Lorcan Sirr.

Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland gives up tips and advice on how to have a sustainable Christmas this year.

Cyclists and e-scooter users are 11 times more likely to sustain severe injuries in road traffic collisions than motorists, a report from the Injuries Resolution Board’s has found. We ask Should e-scooter users be wearing helmets? To discuss this and more with Pat was Dr John Legge, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital.