The Pat Kenny Show

Gareth Mullins will be here to talk us through coffee cake with coffee cream this week. A lovely cake to bake on a rainy day!

Following the Finland game last night, Ireland takes on England on Sunday while the Irish rugby takes on Argentina tonight.Rob Kearney will preview tonight’s game while Colm Boohig looks at the rest of the weekend’s sport.

The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll puts Fine Gael in the lead at 25 per cent. The poll was conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday this week among a nationally representative sample of 1,200 Irish adults. Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent goes through the results.

With Los Pumas the visitors to the Aviva Stadium to take on Ireland tomorrow evening, Cameron Hill from Off The Ball has been looking at Che Guevara's fondness for rugby!

Last Sunday, the Nevo EV Show in the RDS featured over 80 vehicles from 32 brands and notable launches included the Renault 5 E-Tech, Ford Capri, Kia EV3, and Dacia Spring. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent tell us what was on offer at the show.

Paris is preparing to deploy thousands of police officers tonight ahead of a soccer match between Israel and France. The security operation follows violence between Israeli and pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam last week. Eleanor Beardsley, Paris Correspondent, NPR brings us the latest.

Amsterdam violence: there's been a lot of misreporting on the Amsterdam situation. Depending on source, the violence was either resulting from incendiary actions by Israeli fans or a premeditated antisemitic attack. Both are partially true and partly false. We discuss the evolution of the story with David Robert Grimes author and disinformation expert.

As the General Election approaches, interest groups have begun petitioning for candidates’ support for certain policies. One such group is the Irish Hotels Federation. Outlining what they are calling for from potential TD's was Michael Magner National President of the Irish Hotels Federation, and owner of Cork’s Vienna Woods Hotel. 

How does our voting system and proportional representation, actually work? Gavan Reilly Political Correspondent Virgin Media News takes us through the nuts and bolts and how to best make use of your vote.

Donald Trump has begun appointing members to his cabinet and White House team. Some you may have heard of before, such as Senator Marco Rubio who has been nominated as Secretary of State, but others may be unknown including defense nominee Pete Hegseth. To talk us through the who's who was Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst at Clinton Institute, UCD.

We hear how to stay environmentally fashionable! Jo Linehan shares tips, advice and info on sustainable clothes shopping 

With dogs becoming more and more integrated in the family unit, is calling them our ‘best friend’ suitable anymore?  Pat was joined on the show today by Siobhan Owens a dog trainer and behavioralist and owner of the Dublin and Meath Pet School. Siobhan discussed the role of dogs in the family and how much we pamper them. 

The general election campaign is well and truly underway.  We will be hearing the promises from political parties, and what the electorate wants to see prioritised. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, will be travelling to constituencies across the country to hear voters' concerns.  Today he brings us the first of these reports from Athlone.

The civil case taken by Nikita Hand against Conor McGregor will continue today. We get the latest on this with Frank Greaney, Newstalk’s Court Correspondent.

We get loads of tips and advice on what gardening jobs to do this week with Paul Smyth, Head Gardener of RHSI Bellefield in Shinrone Co Offaly. 

Navigating Ireland’s immigration system can be daunting, especially without guidance in your own language. One man has been a lifeline for newcomers, helping them find their way and feel at home. Edgar Flores, bilingual family support worker at Clones family resource Centre in Co. Monaghan and he told his story to Pat.

New research indicates that over ¾ people know little or nothing about pneumococcal disease, and that a majority don't know that its treatable by vaccine. This comes after a clear link between it and pneumonia has been identified. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Dr Sumi Dunne Clinical Lecturer, General Practitioner, and a former ‘expert’ on Operation Transformation. 

On Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon asks when actor interviews go horribly wrong who is to blame?

Most parties are promising a €200 a month cap on childcare costs per child in their election manifestoes. But what difference will this make on the ground and are parents and providers already struggling? Pat discussed this with Paula Donohue, Chairperson, Association of Childhood Professionals.

With recent news about the arrest and release of a man in connection to the Jo Jo Dullard case, media attention has once again focused on the Kilkenny woman’s disappearance. We get the latest on the investigation with Conor Lally Security and Crime Correspondent with The Irish Times. 

Dr Ruth Freeman, Director, Science for Society, Research Ireland tell us about magical world of newts and discuss biodiversity net gain.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Fianna Fáil became the first party to launch their election manifesto promising an increase in housebuilding, more gardaí and to reduce primary school class sizes. Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin joined Pat this morning live in studio to discuss their manifesto further.

When Donald Trump took the podium to claim victory at Mar-a-Lago in the early hours of November 6th, he was surrounded by his extended family, some of whom he had recruited to work in his first administration in the White House. Now, attention turns once again to how the relationship between the Trump dynasty and the West Wing will work this time round.Newstalk Reporter Simon Tierney has been examining America’s new first family...Image: Reuters

With a new Defence Minister, Qatar pausing its role as mediator and Trump returning to the White House. We ask where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next with Former Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin.

Smart glasses for Amazon drivers to keep an eye on deliveries? Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tells us more.

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference is continuing in Azerbaijan. Leaders reached one agreement yesterday but there is controversy over the Chair of Azerbaijan’s delegation using his role to set up investment in the state oil and gas company.We get the latest from COP29 with Freelance journalist Jack Parrock.

Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Irish spending habits and the hints that could help us afford the festive season.

As the general election gets underway, Pat talks with Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies, recent politics updates, and election predictions.

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.