The Pat Kenny Show

Our Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week. Joining Pat today was Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State with Responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent and Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader.

Donald Trump is now set to meet Ukranian President Zelensky this morning. We get a reaction from Republicans Overseas about the U-Turn. Jennifer Ewing, Spokesperson, Republicans Overseas UK.

Mike Sheridan, Filmmaker, Journalist and Director joined Pat on the show to chat about his new documentary called Amplified: The Exportation of the Culture Wars which will be premiered at the Irish Film Institute Documentary Festival on September 28th.  The film observes the crossover of American culture and politics over Ireland via political figures. The documentary draws attention to the United States' impact on the Dublin riots in November 2023.

Adrian Barry joins us to preview this weekend’s sport. Arsenal hoping to maintain their unbeaten streak, and Manchester United and Tottenham go face to face at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, all provinces play in the URC this weekend and Shane Lowry is the lone Irish golfer at the Spanish Open,  

Gareth Mullins will be talking us through apple and blackberry crumble with vanilla custard. A perfect desert to try this weekend.

Wrapping up warm can involve functionality as well as fashion. Stylist Aoife Dunican give us advice on how you can make the most of your winter wardrobe.

Another lane closure but is this the way to tackle crime on our streets?  We discuss with Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor with Irish Times

What is it like to have dementia? Now you can try a virtual simulator which is travelling around the country giving people an opportunity to experience what it’s like. Josh Crosbie reports on this for us.

Amid calls for a ceasefire, Lebanon may be facing a ground offensive from Israel. We get the latest from Sally Hayden, Irish Times Correspondent and Author live from Beirut.

Influencers promoting vitamins and supplements online are up for discussion in our disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation expert.

Eadaoin Fitzmaurice, travel and food content creator, give some great ideas of what to get upto this weekend, either on a date, a trip with family or friends, or by themselves. Some events include the Kinsale Food Tours, Dublin Theatre Festival and the Pure Magic Battle for the Lake in Achill Co. Mayo

On this week’s Boxed, John Fardy takes to the streets of Gotham to look at the new HBO The Penguin – the dark back story of one of Batman’s greatest villains.

Covid 19 – Was it a lab leak or a market? More evidence now that it was animals in the Wuhan market. Luke O’Neill discusses with Pat.

The State needs to act to put planners on the critical skills list according to an expert in the area who says the Government is ‘sucking up planners like basking sharks’. Tom Philips Planning Consultant and Adjunct Associate Professor in University College Dublin joined Pat this morning on the show.

Tensions in the Middle East, support of Ukraine and heightened tensions domestically following assassination attempts on Donald Trump. All to discuss with a national security advisor about terrorism and counterterrorismJaved Ali, Associate Professor of Practice at Gerald R. Ford School of Pubic Policy, formerly of FBI, Defense Intelligence Agency and The Department of Homeland Security discuss all with Pat this morning.

With a growing population and economy.  How can we address our water shortage problems? And is our infrastructure up to the task ? All to discuss with Angela Ryan Asset Strategy Manager at Uisce Eireann.

"All trends point towards Irish unification in the next few decades". The words of Leo Varadkar who has called for all parties running for election to include a call for a United Ireland in their manifestos. We get reaction with Amanda Ferguson Belfast based Journalist and also Gary Murphy Professor of Politics, Dublin City University.

Roisin Agnew on her documentary The Ban, which is to be screened at the Irish Film Institute Documentary Festival on Sunday, September 27th. The documentary follows the Broadcast Ban which was implemented by the British government on Northern Ireland in 1988, silencing the voices of IRA members and their political branch, Sinn Fein. 

4 in 10 workers don’t understand the pension auto enrollment scheme. Paul Merriman, CEO Fairstone Ireland joined Pat to explain all.

This bi-annual event has been running since 2002, and has seen our bikers and pillions cover over 950,000 and raise over €5 million which has transformed the lives of many thousands of sick children across Ireland. This once in a lifetime trip departs in September 2024, and the funds raised from the challenge will support sick children and across CHI at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly. Newstalk's Anton Savage is taking part and he spoke to Pat this morning.

On Inside Hollywood this week, from Tom Cruise in Far and Away to Julia Roberts in Michael Collins, we take a look at when accents go really bad. All to discuss with Lisa Cannon Movie & Entertainment Correspondent. 

We get gardening tips and advice with Head Gardener of RHSI Bellefield in Shinrone, Co Offaly.

Green Scene Dr Ruth Freeman from Research Ireland  will explain what legal personhood means and the rights it grants. All to discuss on this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Transport commentator Conor Faughnan gives tips and advice on buying a second hand car and also shares his take on the Government finding 6 million to fund road projects despite Eamon Ryan saying it couldn’t be sanctioned. 

Hector O’ Heochagain joined Pat in studio to chat about his new book, 'Irish Words You Should Know'.

Homeowners in Donegal are still facing challenges over defective blocks .More than 100 people have been given alternative payment options, which they say is “downgrading” what they initially expected. Josh Crosbie travelled to the county to meet with property owners at different stages of this ordeal.

John Lee, Executive Editor with Daily Mail, on the latest in Irish politics. Simon Harris has been invited to meet Joe Biden at the White House next month, hinting at a November general election. Also, Michael D. Higgins addresses accusations he made earlier this week about the Israeli embassy at the United Nations General Assembly.

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.  

Slower planes could cut fuel waste and Airline accused of transporting Israeli-bound military goods through Irish airspace now rerouting flights. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.

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?

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. 

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.

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.