The Pat Kenny Show

A zero-point-two five per cent cut to mortgage rates could be on the way next month.  This may mean pillar banks are offering the best rates for the last few years, so now is the time to shop around. Our expert today was Margaret Barrett Managing Director Contracting Plus Mortgages Ltd.   

Data on 20,000 Europeans collected at the end of 2022, showed that Ireland has the highest levels of loneliness. We discuss this with Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

Mark O’Brien, a swimmer with MND is about to take on two Guinness World Record attempts in 2 different countries on 1st September. Mark joined Anton on the show to chat about his amazing attempt.

Five years since it opened in Longford Forest, Center Parcs is set for a €100 expansion. So what keeps families flocking to its lodges and Subtropical Swimming Paradise, despite the high prices? Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent tell us all.All with thanks to Ryanair

Run clubs have blown up in popularity around the country and now a new study says they actually make you faster. What are the other benefits? Anton was joined on the show by Jenny Branigan  Physiotherapist from total physio and also Mark Armstrong Chair Of Dublin Front Runners Club.

Dublin is facing a water shortage in the next 10 years. What action needs to be taken and how soon can we expect this to impact us? Anton discusses this and more with Angela Ryan Uisce Eireann’s Asset Strategy Manager.

Israel is braced for a general strike after protests over what is seen as the government's failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. We get the latest on this with Professor Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University. 

Geraldine Herbert  Motoring Editor, The Sunday Independent brings us advice on getting and training for your motorbike licence.  

Are we seeing the rise of the far right in Germany? We get the on the regional elections in Germany with Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent, The Guardian. 

One in ten primary school student are still in overcrowded classrooms. However this represents the lowest figure in 20 years according to an analysis by the Irish Independent. To discuss this further Anton spoke to Principal Simon Lewis Primary School Principal and Host of the Podcast I'f I were the Minister for Education'.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio today was Lorraine Clifford Lee, Dublin Fine Gael Senator, Cathal Berry TD, Independent TD for Kildare South and also Craig Hughes, Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail.   

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel takes us through  apple tart fine and vanilla ice cream recipe.

US Update with Larry Donnelly: Kamala Harris's first big interview, Trump’s clash with Army veterans, and two teens arrested for the shooting of an Irish man.

As we come into September, many issues remain around student accommodation, lack of availability, cost and the prevalence of scams. Newstalk Report Josh Crosbie has been looking into this for us.

We will preview all the weekend sports including the Liverpool Manchester United tie and all the action in the Paralympics in Paris. Joining Pat today was Adrian Barry in studio and Aisling O'Reilly live from Paris.

Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a Private Detective? We find out with guest Liam A. Brady, Ireland’s leading Private Detective.

Schoolchildren across the country may be left without transport going into the new year. That’s according to the coach tourism and transport council of Ireland. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Feargal Barton, Spokesperson for the CTTC.

A park in Dublin's northeast inner city could be one of the city’s most vibrant and well-utilised. That’s according to a body of research by group ‘A Playful City’ Pat gets the details from Neasa Ni Bhriain, Director of a Playful City.

An Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Pat on the show next to discuss everything from hosting an online safety summit, diplomatic relations and forthcomingbudget.

The new Apple TV drama series bad monkey starring Vince Vaughan features in this weeks Boxed with John Fardy.

Nearly 60,000 students found out their fate in the first round of CAO offers yesterday. To give students and parents advice on courses and offers Pat was joined on the show by Brian Mooney, Guidance counsellor and education columnist with the Irish Times

When it came to diagnosing ailments before modern medicine doctors often examined the  tongue for clues. Based on its color, shape, and thickness, the muscle can reveal a number of possible health issues from cancer, to diabetes, to even asthma and gastrointestinal issues. Pat discuss all this with Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College . 

Education Minister Norma Foley joined Pat on the show to discuss her plan for the smartphone ban in schools. 

James hogan spent 11 years as the Chief Executive of Etihad Airlines. In that time, he saw the expansion of the company to one of the biggest in the world now worth over 20 billion dollars. James sat down with Pat this morning to chat about his career.

We take a look at the resurgence of natural materials in Ireland. Wool, tweed, linen, their history, why they died off. All to discuss with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine.

It’s the Whatsapp wild west out there ! We discuss the do’s and don’ts are when it comes to messaging in the workplace with  TerriSue Cosgrove. Managing Director at The HR Head. 

Ireland’s child and family agency Tusla have been considering BMI a factor in foster parent applications. This is despite the national shortage of care places in the country. To discuss further with Pat was Ellen Coyne News Correspondent, Irish Independent. 

Today on Garden Stories Diarmuid Gavin delves into the fascinating world of power, jealousy, and intrigue that shaped one of the Renaissance's most stunning masterpieces. We hear about the history of the Gardens of the Villa d'Este, created in large part to make the pope jealous!

Donald Trump faces new charges for alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election. The revised charges are reframed to focus on trump as a political candidate, rather than a sitting president. We get the latest on this with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer UCG and columnist with theJournal.ie.

France is once again under political turmoil with French President Emmanuel Macron yet to announce a Prime Minister. We get the latest on this with Jack Parrock Europe Correspondent in Brussels.  

Restaurant industry leaders will meet with Ministers today.  The recent Vat increase from 9 to 13.5%  is likely to be up for discussion as business owners nationwide say it’s been “catastrophic” for Ireland’s cafes, gastropubs and takeaways. Newstalk’s Sarah Madden has been on the road hearing from those impacted. 

As the Paralympics gets underway later today in Paris. We preview Ireland’s hopes and get the atmosphere live from Paris  with Emma Duffy Sports reporter 42.ie in Paris.  

On Inside Hollywood this week, Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator looks at movies by actors turned directors.

Smartphones have completely transformed the lives of everyone both positively and negatively and teens today have been impacted the most. We’re discussing their impact with two experts. Joining Pat in studio today was Dr Richard Hogan Author of ‘Home Is Where The Start Is’ and a Family Osychotherapist and also Anne Kehoe, Chartered member of the Psychological Society of Ireland and Senior Clinical Psychologist. 

In this week's 'Green Scene, we hear about wearables for marine creatures that mean we can track what they are up to. Also we ask what is the status of the Great Barrier Reef. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Ireland infrastructure, water running out, data centres refused and electricity hikes. How can our infrastructure cope with growing population? All to discuss with Conor Skehan, Sunday Independent Columnist and Town Planner.

We look back on the people, events and music in history on this day the 28th August.

As the schools return and the traffic is back, we get safety tips for drivers and good road habits for kids. Also 7 years on from Bus Connects we ask where are we now? All to discuss with Conor Faughnan Transport commentator and consultant for the Royal Irish Automobile Club.  

We take a nostalgic look back to 1994. Britpop & Boyzone dominated the charts. Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa & USA 94’ brought joy!With Ray Houghton, Dave O’Callaghan, Bill Hughes & Bertie Ahern.

The issues facing Ireland’s two-tier health system has never been more pressing. Pat was joined by Dr Michael McCarthy and Dr Domhnall McGlacken Byrne to discuss why we have inequitable healthcare.

Officials in the Department of Children have said in an internal briefing they are concerned about adult asylum seekers claiming to be minors. Pat was joined by  Jack Power, Acting Europe Correspondent with the Irish Times, to discuss this story.

Dermot Goode Health Insurance Expert at Lockton Company Totalhealthcover.Ie  discusses the recent health insurance price hikes and what consumers need to watch out for.

Major changes to the flow of traffic in Dublin city centre came into effect from yesterday, our reporter Josh Crosbie road tested the route this morning/

The women following Britney Spears’ lead and swearing off relationships for good.  Stephanie Regan talks about how other women who vow to never get back into another romantic relationships with a man.

'Who killed Una Lynskey?' is the new book by Mick Clifford. Pat spoke to Mick about the case and what it meant for policing in Ireland at the time

A two-tier mortgage market has developed in Ireland, according to mortgage experts doddl.ie. This means non-bank lenders are facing price hikes as the fixed-rate period ends.To find out more Pat spoke to Martina Hennessy Chief Executive of Doddl.ie.

Gardaí have warned of a "staggering" rise in cases of investment fraud with more than €28 million stolen from victims last year. So far this year, more than €13.5m has been stolen through investment fraud more than 2021 and 2022 combined. Pat discussed this and more with Carl Widger, Managing Director of Metis Ireland. 

An Amárach poll commissioned by the Irish Daily Mail/ DMG Media has found that overall, 49% of some 1,000 adults surveyed believe that Bishop Eamon Casey’s body moved should be disinterred, with 17% disagreeing, and 34% saying they ‘don’t know’. A should Bishop Eamonn Casey's body be moved from Galway Cathedral? Pat discusses this with Anne Sheridan News Editor, Irish Daily Mail. 

The Irish school system still faces major systemic problems, even though the minor problems may be getting solved. Pat discusses this with Jennifer Horgan Teacher and columnist with the Irish Examiner. 

A recent survey by Chadwicks has shown that over 70% of young people in Ireland have considered a job in the construction industry. Chadwicks have partnered with Hugh Wallace on the campaign to raise awareness on the benefits. Hugh joined Pat this morning on the show.