The Pat Kenny Show

Cameron Hill talks us through famous incidents where trophies were stolen/forged/lost off the back of a counterfeit Sam Maguire doing the rounds in Armagh.

A mass trial in France has left a village shocked. We hear how communities can some together in the wake of tragedy with Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin.

We are a couple of weeks back to school now, kids are gathering and gastro bugs, respiratory infections and head lice are out in force .We advice on dealing with illness from Dr Illona Duffy. 

Infertility is a major global health problem affecting one in seven couples trying to conceive. Infertility affects all geographical areas of the world, with some of the highest rates observed in south and central Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, north Africa, and central and eastern Europe.Air pollution and road traffic noises have been identified as cause of infertility Professor Luke O’Neill will explain why.

The big lie; In today's disinformation slot we look at how we are lied to with numbers and the panic when we do get data wrong. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes.

Fine Gael are holding their ‘think in’ in Tullamore over the next two days, Sean Defoe tells us what to expect from the annual event next

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says six of its employees have been killed in an Israeli air strike on one of the schools it runs in central Gaza. We get the latest on this with Scott Lucas  Professor & Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin. 

Have you even been curious about investing your money but unsure where to start? Financial expert and founder of AskPaul.ie Paul Merriman is here to give advice to beginner investors.

CCTV to be used to catch Dublin’s dumpers but only if they have cars. New legislation will not allow Dublin City Council to pursue walkers who dump in the street. To discuss further Anton spoke to Olivia Kelly,  Dublin Editor, Irish Times.

Diarmuid Gavin joined Anton in studio to give some great gardening advice to our listener as we head into Autumn.

The first US Presidential debate between Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris and Republican Nominee Donald Trump took place last night in Philadelphia. We get reaction to the debate with Lorcan Nyhan  Head of Training at the Communications Clinic & Columnist with The Sunday Independent and Ian O'Doherty Columnist, Irish Independent. 

A conservation group has called for the introduction of a deer management plan after it recorded the dominance of the non-native Sika species. ReWild Wicklow has carried out the largest wildlife camera project in Ireland. For more on this Anton spoke to Adam Smith, a Phd student from Kildare and now just finishing his studies in Germany. Adam initiated project rewild Wicklow in Ireland back in 2021 and is the lead author on the report.

This week on Inside Hollywood, from Marisa Tomei to La La Land, we take a look at the most surprising Oscar wins. All to chat about with Dee Reddy.

We get advice on how to get your pearly whites ready for the big day your wedding day. With advice and guidance was Bronagh Keane, general and cosmetic Dentist aka The Tooth Fairy.

The red haired Irish, the 40 million euro dancing legs and the many health benefits of whiskey. We talk to Dr Ian Miller about his brand new book, 'A History of Ireland in Ten Body Parts'. 

On our Commuter Slot, we discuss car theft and vandalism and increasingly bad daily traffic around the city centre. Is the new traffic plan causing more hassle than it’s worth? All up for discussion with Anton and Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator.

Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos (more than a third of the entire great ape population in Africa) could be directly or indirectly threatened by mining now and in the near future, according to a recent study in the journal Science Advances.Also Scientist have found that in the next 50 years humans will have moved further into wildlife habitats - across more than half of Earth’s land – which will threaten biodiversity and increase the chance of future pandemics. All up for discuss on this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Will the spending of the 14 billion apple tax become a central point in the election? Anton spoke to Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent Irish Independent to discuss further and also asked how will we spend the Apple tax arrears money?

Following another week of attacks in Gaza, we discuss the need for sanctions from Ireland on Israel and the need to take a stronger stance than we have to date with Caoimhe De Barra, CEO of Trocaire.

Proposals for restrictions on sales on vapes in Ireland but how will the implementation work? Minister Stephen Donnelly joined us in studio to discuss.

Anton was joined by Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly to review the highly anticipated new iPhone, along with the latest Google Fold. Jess provided her expert insights on the features of these new devices and answered listeners' tech questions.

Anton was joined by celebrity chef Rachel Allen and Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Head Chef at The K Club, to preview their upcoming masterclasses at the Taste of Kildare Food and Drink Festival.

Anton was joined by Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent for Bauer Media Ireland, and Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio, to discuss the upcoming Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Anton was joined by Vincent McAviney, freelance correspondent and presenter, to discuss the UK Labour Party's Early Release scheme, which will see over 5,000 prisoners released early in the coming months. However, a concerning loophole in the system may allow serious offenders to be released onto the streets, raising questions about public safety.

Anton was joined by Lianne O’Hara, playwright, poet, and lecturer at University College Dublin, to discuss her new play Baby, which is part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. The play explores the complexities of having a baby outside of the traditional societal expectations, offering a fresh perspective on parenthood and life choices.

Anton was joined by John Crowne, Consultant at St. Vincent’s Hospital Group, to discuss the government’s expected approval of measures to ban the sale, manufacture, and import of single-use or disposable vapes.

Anton was joined by technology journalist Emmet Ryan and Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam to discuss the landmark ruling that Apple must pay Ireland €13 billion in unpaid taxes.

Anton was joined by Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to discuss the overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza, which left 40 people dead and over 60 injured in a designated humanitarian safe zone.

Freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson joined Anton to discuss the latest developments in the trial against Jeffrey Donaldson, who faces sex abuse charges. As the next hearing takes place this morning, Amanda provided insights into the case and what can be expected as the trial moves forward.

Anton was joined by Karen Jordan, Principal of St Catherine's National School, and Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with The Irish Times, to debate whether parents should take their children out of school for holidays during term time.

Anton was joined by Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent, to discuss the new changes being made to Dublin’s traffic lights to better accommodate cyclists. As cycling becomes more popular in the city, these tweaks aim to improve safety and efficiency on the roads for all users.

Anton was joined by dog behaviour expert Paula Feaheny to answer listener questions on training puppies and dogs with behavioural issues, including over-friendly pets and barking.

Clinical Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan joined Anton to offer advice on how to escape the overwhelming bad news agenda and protect your mental health.

Economist and author David McWilliams joined Anton to discuss his new book Money: The Story of Humanity and the unexpected links between economics, arts, and figures like James Joyce.

Anton was joined by Professor Rose Anne Kenny, Principal Investigator of TILDA, to discuss their new designation as a WHO Collaborating Centre and how Ireland will play a leading role in ageing research worldwide.

Anton was joined by Denis Staunton, China Correspondent for The Irish Times, to discuss China’s decision to end its international adoption program, leaving hundreds of families in limbo.

Anton was joined by John O'Keeffe, CEO of ePower, to discuss World EV Day and what the Irish government needs to do to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.

Anton was joined by Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor and Education Columnist, and Donal Cremin, President of the ASTI, to discuss growing calls to overhaul the ‘crude and unfair’ CAO system.

Anton was joined by Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball to recap a disappointing night for Ireland against England and preview the upcoming matches, including news on the Irish Open.

Award-winning author Christine Dwyer Hickey joined Anton to discuss her latest book, Our London Lives, a multi-generational story exploring love, family, and guilt across four decades in London.

In this week's UK update, Anton was joined by Enda Brady, Presenter at TRT World, to discuss Michael Gove's calls for criminal prosecutions against companies, including Irish firm Kingspan, involved in Grenfell Tower cladding. They also touched on Lucy Letby’s plans to launch a fresh appeal, and Jeremy Kyle defending his presenting style.

Anton was joined by Mark O’Meara, President of the Garda Representative Association, to discuss the troubling decline in Garda numbers, as dozens of successful candidates have chosen not to take up their places over the past two years.

The father of Colt Gray, the fourteen-year-old suspect in the Georgia school shooting, is the latest to be arrested in connection with the case. Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and columnist with TheJournal.ie brings us the latest on this.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning on the show was Kevin Doyle Executive Editor of the Irish Independent, Jim O’Callaghan FF TD for Dublin Bay South and his party’s justice spokesperson and also Roisin Shortall TD for Dublin North West &  Social Democrats spokesperson on Health; Finance; & Public Expenditure and Reform.

There has been a Massive drop in farm incomes last year as dairy and cereals hit hardest. We discuss this with Pat O’Toole, Political Correspondent for the Farmers Journal about the impact.

What will the next Dail compromise of and the US Presidential elections are in the offing. Matt Cooper, presenter of The Last Word and co-host of Path to Power will join Ivan to preview some significant political events.

We speak to a former heroin addict about turning his life around. Speaking to Ivan this morning was Dr Brian Pennie, Neuroscientist and doctor.

There are calls for increased enforcement for bike theft after it was revealed that over 25 thousand bikes have been stolen in the last five years. We discuss issue with Janet Horner Green Party Councillor for Dublin’s North Inner City. 

Gareth Mullins joined us this morning to talk us through Meatballs with parmesan and oregano, fresh tomato sauce recipe.

This Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the pardon of President Richard Nixon. Will the whole notion of executive clemency be  on the agenda if Donald Trump,  a convicted felon, regains the White House. Simon Tierney Newstalk Reporter and Presenter looks back on this time in history.