The Pat Kenny Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. We get the latest on the flood hit region with Graham Keeley The Independent Spain and Portugal Correspondent who is based in Madrid. 

The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week – GE 2024, US election with the panel:Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.Roisin Shortall, Social Democrat TD and Spokesperson for Health, Finance, and Public Expenditure.Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with Irish Examiner.

With the US election looming, we’ll get an update from Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News and Education at WSHU.

Chef Louise Lennox will be here to talk us through ruby crusted chicken taco – a lovely dish for all the family.

Arnie, Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump – John Fardy takes a look at some of the best known actors who have changed career to...leading politicians.

Wind energy is key to Ireland meeting its climate targets, but wind farms are coming up against significant barriers from county councils. Noel Cuniffe of Wind Energy Ireland talked to Ivan about the barriers wind farms are experiencing.

O’Connell Street was lined with spectators last night for a Halloween parade…that didn’t exist. Ronan McGreevy of The Irish Times and Richard Guiney of Dublin Town joined Ivan.

The end of the League of Ireland season, Man Utd face Chelsea while Villa have a test in Tottenham - Johnny Ward talks us through all the weekend sport 

Lots of products may say made in Ireland, but how can we be sure that they are Irish? Our reporter Cian Burns asks people do they check the products they buy and Bríd O’Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish joined us to explain.

Former RTE presenter and political correspondent David Davin Power has passed away at the age of 72. Bertie Ahern, who was a friend, joined Ivan to pay tribute to the man affectionately known as DDP.

Swing constituencies, FF v FG, mounting problems locally, total targets for each party, bellwether candidates – Ivan Yates and Sean Defoe talk through their election predictions.

The numbers of western hedgehogs have more than halved in some European countries, including Ireland. Their main killer is cars. Dr Sophie Rasmussen of the University of Oxford joined Anton on the show this morning.

Fitness-tracking app Strava, which has long been criticised for its location-sharing features. It is now at the centre of a new controversy over possible security breaches for world leaders. We get the details from Dermot Williams, Managing Director of Threatscape, an Irish Cyber security Company.

The clock is winding down to our own General Election, expected to be called shortly. The exact date is yet to be set but candidates are embracing social media as another means of campaigning. We discuss all with Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe.

As it’s Halloween Professor Luke O’Neill explains the Science of Scare, why exactly do we love terrifying ourselves and what i considered the scariest movie of all time. 

Election disinformation as the US goes to the polls. We get all the details with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation expert.

Research shows that only half of women recognize the symptoms of heart disease. But what are the different symptoms women should look out for? We asked Dr Roisin Colleran, Cardiologist with the Mater Private.

95 people are confirmed dead in flash floods in the Valencia region, and three days of mourning has been declared. Are there people still missing, what damage has been done, and how is the recovery operation going? We discuss all with Graham Keeley, Spain Correspondent for the Independent and also Dermot Hurley, Founder and President of the Valencia Irish Cultural Association (VICA.

North Korea has tested a ballistic missile and it is the furthest it has reached to date. Kim Jong Un said the test was a warning to enemies. How worried should we be about the testing and what threat does North Korea deliver in terms of their military force? We discuss with Robert E. Kelly, Professor of Political Science, Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea.

Gen Z Men Are Going Back to Church. Why? An article in the New York Times identifies a cohort of people increasingly going to church which is young men. We discuss this with Breda O’Brien, Columnist with the Irish Times and Patron of the Iona Institute and also Fr Iggy O’Donavan, Augustinian Priest IN Fethard, Tipperary.

A study by the NTA has recommended a light rail system for Galway, dubbed Gluas. We discuss this plan further with Senator Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Spokesperson on Education and Higher Education and General Election Candidate for Galway West.

Diarmuid Gavin joined Anton in studio this morning to answer listeners gardening queries.