The Pat Kenny Show

We get the latest into the murder investigation into the murder of Jo Jo Dollard. We speak to our Newstalk reporter Stephanie Rohan and also Geraldine Niland, investigative journalist and author 'Six Silent Killings, Irelands Vanishing Triangle'. 

NEG8 Carbon, is an innovative Irish company leading the way in direct air capture technology. Based in Waterford, NEG8 Carbon has made significant strides in making carbon capture faster, more efficient, and more affordable, recently achieving breakthroughs that have positioned it on the global stage, including participation in a large-scale Canadian pilot project.Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor Don Macelroy, Founder of NEG8 Carbon.

With nearly 200,000 people in Ireland predicted to suffer with an eating disorder at some point of their lives. We ask what is emotional eating and how is it different to an eating disorder?

What’s happening in the election world? From manifestos and housing policies to surprise candidacy bids. With plenty of fast-paced stories to get through Pat was joined on the show by Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.

Johhny O’Callaghan, Director of Taxplanner.ie was our expert today and he gave tips and advice on all things Inheritance tax.

Gladiator 2 releases in cinemas this week and the reviews have been favourable. But in general, the sequel is never as good as the original. There are exceptions of course and Brian Lloyd Entertainment Journalist joined Pat to talk through some of the best and some of the worst.

It’s the first full week of campaign in the General Election but it has already been a busy first weekend. Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary took most of the headlines. Hugh O’Connell Political Editor of The Sunday Times Ireland brings us the latest from the campaign trail.

A new documentary series which goes behind the walls of the Dochas Centre, the largest women’s prison in Ireland, begins on Virgin Media One tonight entitled Women Locked Up – Inside the Dochas. We are joined in studio by the former Assistant Governor of the Prison, Mary Kennedy.

A recent study has shown that driving test waiting times can vary massively around the country – anywhere between 11 and 30 weeks. Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent, joins Pat to discuss the report and outline the causes behind the delays. 

With Donald Trump returning to White House, he will be, once again, communicating with other world leaders. What will it mean for his relationship with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and leaders who are fans of him? Duncan Bullivant CEO of Henderson Risk Management discusses this and more with Pat this morning.

What can we expect? Who will be missing? The annual COP event kicks off today in Azerbaijan. We look ahead to the event with Oisin Coughlan, Director of Friends of the Earth Ireland.

The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week, the US Presidential Election, and the confirmation of an Irish election date.  Joining Pat this week in studio was Harry Browne -Senior Lecturer in Media at Technological University Dublin, Terry Prone, Chairman of ‘The Communications Clinic’,Danny Mc Connell, Editor of the Business Post and Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.

Ireland will host New Zealand at the Aviva stadium tonight. To preview that and the rest of the weekends’ sport Pat was joined by Colm Boohig from Off The Ball and Gordon D’Arcy, former Irish International .

Domestic implications of the election, what does this mean for the Democrats and what of the Middle East? We speak to Gina Abercrombie Winstanley, former US Ambassador, Diversity and Inclusion officer, and Diplomat.

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel will be talking us through Pork sausages, champ mash, onion and mustard Gravy recipe.  

Jess Redden and her mum Linda have teamed up to empower women to check their bone health, in a campaign they are calling, ‘Unbreakable.’ The idea is to open the conversation up for women aged 65 and over, to actively check their bone health. Linda broke her arm last Christmas. 

Musician, poet and writer Kathleen Watkins passed away yesterday at the age of 90 surrounded by her family. This morning on the show, her friend Brendan Balfe remembers her along with Pat this morning.

Motor insurance premiums are now rising at 15 times the rate of general inflation. With above-average rises in the cost of eating out, going to the cinema and package holidays too, new figures reveal. We discuss these figures with Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent.

This week on Boxed John Fardy takes a look at 'This Is The Zodiac Speaking' on Netflix.

This week, Cameron Hill looks at the career of Dave Gallagher, the first Captain of the All Blacks in 1905 who hailed from Ramelton.

Up for discussion in our disinformation slot today is the the election outcome, and role of misinformation in turning American voters, and the likely future outcome. What will this mean for bad actors worldwide? We discuss all with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.

We ask about the impact of Donald Trump’s election win on key domestic issues. How will his rhetoric shape politics going forward, and will others follow the Trump playbook? We discuss all with Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. 

Following an illustrious rugby career, Donncha O’Callaghan turned his hand to presenting on radio and tv and then wrote his first book, Joking Apart. He joined Pat in studio to chat about his second book, 'Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos'.

A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation. This happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new study from Mount Sinai hospital in the US. Professor Luke O'Neill discusses these findings with Pat. 

Donald Trump is returning to the White House. What is that going to mean for US Foreign Policy and all of us outside the US. Pat discusses this with Paul Rodgers Emeritus Professor of Peace at Bradford University.

Few people are as attuned to nature as ornithologist Sean Ronayne. From a childhood spent in Cork’s woodlands to a groundbreaking project documenting Ireland’s birdsong, Sean’s life has been one of deep connection to the natural world. Sean joined Pat in studio this morning to chat about his life and his new book 'Nature Boy: A Memoir of Birdsong and Belonging'.

Crime in Dublin city centre, Family Courts bill, UAE treaties and an announcement on immigration. Crime in Dublin city centre, Family Courts bill, UAE treaties and an announcement on immigration, Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, joins us in studio.

The election of President Trump is a Brexit scale challenge for Ireland according to Dan O’Brien Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs.

The Happy Pear turn 20! David and Stephen Flynn join us with stories and lessons from their 20 years in operations and advocating for a fresh, vegetable based diet.

The latest as results continue to come in from the US and what will it mean for Ireland? Pat discusses this with J.D. Capelouto, Breaking News Reporter, Semafor and also Lorcan Nyhan, Columnist with Sunday Independent and Head of Training at The Communications Clinic.

On Inside Hollywood we take a look at Actors that have achieved remarkable success without any formal training. All to chat about with Lisa Cannon, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.

Why lenders refuse mortgages, and how to avoid having a mortgage application refused. For advice on securing your mortgage Pat was joined on the show by Margaret Barrett, Managing Director at Mortgage Navigators, an experienced mortgage broker and Qualified Financial Advisor.

Following the election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency. We go stateside to Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio on the latest events. Also speaking to Pat was Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science about the potential fallout from the result.

Each nightfall, billions of tiny marine creatures migrate to the ocean's surface, feasting on algae and leaving carbon-laden waste that drifts to the ocean floor. This ritual is just one example of nature’s ability to pull carbon out of the atmosphere, a critical process that helps stabilize Earth’s climate. We discuss this further with Dr. Ruth Freeman Director, Research Ireland.

This week on our commuter slot with Transport Consultant  Conor Faughnan. We discuss new roadside cameras which will detect dangerous and distracted driving are to be rolled out in a major safety initiative by the Government. Also we hear about the new 'green flash' plates announced for zero emissions vehicles. 

Donald Trump has declared victory in the US Election. We get the latest on the ground in the states. First from Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter in California and then Josh Crosbie, Newstalk’s Reporter in Florida.We US Election 2024 results analysis from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.

As America votes we get analysis of what comes next from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal. Also we go live to New York with Kieran Cuddihy, Presenter of The Hard Shoulder.

This week Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at how Meta will verify the age of teen users.

After months of campaigning, election day has finally arrived in the US. America will today decide who to elect as their next president – Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. We check in with our reporters in the US first with Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter in California and also Josh Crosbie, Newstalk’s Reporter in Florida.

Why do some people need to know how it ends? Or do movie and TV spoilers ruin it for everyone? Newstalk's own Sue Murphy joins Pat to discuss.

Difficulties with aid getting through and a Presidential candidate who is pro-Russian. What will the US election mean for wars in the Middle East and Ukraine? We discuss this with David Dunn, Professor of International Politics at University of Birmingham.

The Dail returns today but only for a few days as it’s expected this week will reveal the date of the General Election. Sean Defoe Political Correspondent for Bauer Media Ireland talks us through the business the Dail term has to get through.

The Dublin Airport passenger cap has been in and amongst the news over the last few months with calls to remove or retain it sparking public interest. Joining Pat this morning was Kenny Jacobs, the Chief Executive of the DAA to discuss the cap.

Ultra-processed foods, what are they and what are the nutritional and environmental impact? Dietician Orla Walsh explains and talks us through the best ways to reduce them from our diet.

It’s one day to the US Presidential election. Both candidates have been making their final pitch to voters over the weekend and with the latest Terry Sheridan of WSHU Public Radio ahead of the big voting day.

For many people, a safari is a bucket list holiday. But what do these epic African adventures actually involve, and how can you get the best bang for your buck? Pól Ó Conghaile has just returned from Kenya’s Maasai Mara and has has brought us some great tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.

One day left until the US election, our reporter Josh Crosbie is in Florida and spoke to some people about their voting plans and their feelings on the issue of women's rights. 

Sinn Feins PR problem continues, PAC put pressure on the children's hospital organisations and Michael Martin denies being tetchy. Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent updates us on all the latest political news.

Shelbourne emerge triumphant in a dramatic finish to the League of Ireland season while Manchester City ended their dominant winning streak against Bournemouth. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looked back on the busy weekend of sport.

Author, avid Irish language enthusiast, and broadcaster for RTE John Creedon joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about his new book ‘This Boy’s heart’  about life in Cork during the 1960s.