The Pat Kenny Show

A new production of Tom Murphy’s masterpiece The House will premiere in the Gaiety Theatre on the26th of September. The Druid Theatre production has enjoyed success in Galway over the past month and will debut in Dublin this week for Dublin Theatre Festival. Joining Pat in studio was Marie Mullen The House at the Gaiety Actress and Co-Founder of The Druid Theatre Company.  

Jess Kelly, Technology Correspondent for Newstalk takes a look a the new Google streamer.

Lynda la Plante is one of television's most iconic names. Having written for stage and screen, her work on ITV’s Prime Suspect solidified her position as a TV Great. She joins Pat as she turns the attention on herself for her new memoir ‘Getting Away With Murder”

Europe has finally got it’s new commissioners and MEP’s sorted but what can the new recruits expect from the job? Post-Qatargate rule changes and increased scrutiny mean EU lawmakers must reveal more around their work. We discuss further with Sarah Wheaton Chief Policy Correspondent, Politico and Host of the EU Confidential Podcast. 

A major escalation between Israel and Lebanon with Israel continuing to hit Hezbollah targets across Lebanon. We get the latest from Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

The 17th international symposium on translational research in cancer is set to take place tomorrow, Wednesday 25th until Friday the 27th of September in the Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin. The non-profit event is organised by Cancer Clinical Research Trust (CCRT). The conference is to be chaired by Professor John Crown, who joins us in the studio to provide some insight into the event.

The office of public works is to review  ‘fatally flawed’ systems for signing off on spending in wake of Leinster House bike shed that cost 336k. We get the latest on this with Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times .

Posting your best grades, work achievements and announcing new positions. An online profile is essential for anyone looking for a new job or hoping to progress in their career. Donal O’Donoghue Managing Director, Sanderson Recruitment and Host of the Talent Matters Podcast gives us the best tips for promoting yourself online.

Donald Trump’s latest claim that he will not run for president in 2028 if he is defeated, and Kamala Harris’ interview with Oprah Winfrey. All up for discussion with Terry Sheridan Peabody-nominated, award-winning journalist, managing editor, WSHU Public Radio.

There are 212 destinations on the Department of Foreign Affairs travel advice pages, but not all are possible, or advisable to visit. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor, is here to tell us more.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Keith Barry joined Pat in studio discuss his new book, Sleep Hacks techniques to harness the power of your mind for deep sleep.

Cancer rates are rising in the under 50s. Newstalk's Reporter Sarah Madden reports on what is behind the phenomenon and who is being affected?

Rory pipped at the line again but to an Eagle and City get a very last-minute winner against Arsenal. Nathan Murphy will be here with the latest from the sport over the weekend.

Israel and Hezbollah both threatened to increase their cross-border attacks on Sunday, despite international appeals for them to step back from all-out war. We get the latest on the situation with  Paul Rogers  Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University. 

The supply drought of houses for sale in Dublin city has led to the return of a highly competitive commuter market. House prices on the commuter belt have risen by almost 3% over a three-month period, that's according to a report by the REA. Pat discusses the findings with Seamus Carthy, spokesperson for the REA.

Controversy rumbles on over another delay to the National Children's Hospital. Pat discusses all with Grainne Ni Aodh News Reporter, Press Association and also  David Cullinane TD Sinn Fein TD for Waterford & Party Spokesperson on Health.  

The Friday Forum looks back on the main stories of the week. Joining Pat was Louise O Reilly TD for Dublin Fingal and spokesperson on enterprise and workers' rights, Jack Horgan Jones, political correspondent with the Irish Times and also Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.

It's time for Friday Food and today Gary O’Hanlon, Head Chef at the K Club talks us through Sweetcorn Veloute with Crab Nage recipe.

A US sheriff charged with murder after disagreeing with a  court judge, plus the State hoping to change their electoral system to help Trump. We get the latest on this with Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

We know all too well the impact that the spread of viruses can have on the globe, but what of the people who are investigating the source of these viruses and how they transmit to others? We speak to Dr. Gavin Cloherty, Ph.D., is head of infectious disease research for Abbott's diagnostics business .

The weekend is jampacked from Premier League matches, the United Rugby Championship commencing, and the PGA BMW Championship is on throughout the weekend. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball looks at the busy weekend of sport.

Born in South Carolina and a graduate of MIT - NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman has led 2 missions to the International Space Station. Cady joined Pat in studio this morning.

E-scooters are being used to distribute drugs around cities, forming a silent and efficient delivery service. A concerning issue for Gardai. We discuss this with Liz Dunphy, Senior reporter Irish Examiner.

Restaurant recommendations, Taste of Kildare and a festival for singletons, we’ve the best options if you’re out and about this weekend with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice Travel and Food content creator.

With new fixtures throughout the year, extra Champions League games and extra international fixtures, some UK players have threatened strike action but has this happened before? Cameron Hill from Off The Ball takes a look at strikes in football.

Country Fail, written by comedian Killian Sundermann, provides a hilarious guide to the countryside from the eyes of a Dubliner.  Killian joined Pat in studio this morning.

How should Ireland's planning system be reformed? Is the solution to adapt a similar approach to EU planning systems? We asked Robin Mandal, architect, former president of the Royal Institute of Ireland and Chair of the Dublin Democratic Planning Alliance.

Teenagers and tweens face a bombardment of advice and product choices; mostly from unqualified sources on platforms such a TikTok, but what is the best way to treat teenage acne? Why you should avoid ‘skinfluencer’ recommended products that are too expensive and too harsh for young skin.We get advice from Selene Daly advanced nurse practitioner.  

Following on from our recent powerful interview with Barbara Condon, CEO of Ruhama, the Irish charity fighting sexual exploitation, prostitution and human trafficking.  Ruhama release their annual report today and to coincide with it, Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden paid a visit to their offices to speak with survivors of the sex trade.  

In our sustainability slot, this week Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine joined to talk us through the circular business who they are and what they are doing?

Second wave of attacks in Lebanon raise fear of wider war. Hand-held radios used by militant group Hezbollah detonated across Lebanon's south in the country's deadliest day since cross-border fighting erupted between the militants and Israel nearly a year ago. Pat gets the latest on this with David Dunn, Professor of international Politics at the University of Birmingham.

Former Dublin Gaelic All-Star, David Hickey, joins us to raise awareness about mouth cancer and importance of regular dental checks following Mouth Cancer Awareness Day.

Irish Times Poll shows a boost in Fine Gael support. The results of the poll are likely to intensify pressure on An Taoiseach Simon Harris to call an election after the budget. Pat discusses these findings with Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times.

This morning Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat to share the story of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

The visitors, exhibitors and competitors are in high spirits, with more sunny weather expected at this year's Ploughing in Ratheniska, county Laois.  Over 75,000 people, young and old, have poured on to the site from early morning. Henry McKean is there soaking up the atmosphere.

Hotelier John Brennan will feature in a new documentary, Lost for Words that will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Wednesday 18th September and he joined Pat this morning.

This week, on our Disinformation slot, David Robert Grimes takes a look at the origins of propaganda and how Putin’s trolls are manipulating EU elections To do that Pat was joined by Dr David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert

Conor McCarthy, Executive Chairman of Emerald Airlines, joined Pat to discuss the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, the growth of regional airports and the future of tourism.

Will Smith as Neo in the Matrix and Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones - This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon takes a look at the actors who turned down Oscar Winning cinematic roles.

Sex trafficking in Ireland – how prevalent is it, what are the signs and what can we do? To answer that Pat was joined by Barbara Condon, CEO Ruhama  

This week, we take a look at how the loss of bats might impact human health and a new type of tree wood that may help fight climate change. Joining Pat to do so was Dr Ruth Freeman from Research Ireland.

This Heart Month, Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Heart Failure at Mater Private Network, Prof. Mark Dayer joined Pat to share the facts behind the impact smoking has on your heart, why it contributes to heart attack and heart failure, and how quitting early can add an average of 11 years to your life expectancy. 

Recent road safety stats are showing that we are going in the right direction, but is it enough?Joining Pat to answer that was Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator

Nine dead and thousands injured after Israel infiltrate Hezbollah’s pagers, to discuss Pat was joined by Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin

Guest host Anton Savage talks to an Irish nun who has been changing lives in South Sudan through education and activism as well as a woman who has benefited from the Loreto Schools Programme. Sister Orla Treacy and Lawyer, Elizabeth Adak join the show.Image: Loreto Rumbek

Joining Pat this morning on the show was Theresa Fallon, Director, Centre for Russia, Europe, Asia Studies (CREAS) is in Dublin to speak at the DLA Piper Transatlantic Summit. Theresa is an expert on European security, transatlantic relations, Asian and Russian foreign relations policy.

Murdoch succession a battle over Rupert Murdoch’s Empire began yesterday in Reno. Lachlan is the favourite of his five children to take over, but the succession issue is contentious. We get the details from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at UCG and columnist for The Journal.ie.

Killian Ginnity Digital Content Creator for Newstalk joins us to discuss the showdown between TikTok and the US government began yesterday. Tiktok will try to convince a federal court that a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese ownership or face a ban in the US. 

Ursula von der Leyen has announced who has gotten the big roles in the EU Commission. We get the latest with Rosie Birchard, news correspondent and presenter based in Brussels covering life politics in Europe.

Seamus O’ Rourke writer and actor joined Pat in studio to discuss his second memoir, leaning on the gates, on young adulthood and life in rural Ireland.