The Pat Kenny Show

Irish troops were this week caught up in a drone attack on a village in southern Lebanon leading people to question the role of peacekeeping troops in Lebanon and what would happen if there was an all-out war?

Gareth Mullins will be talking us through a beautiful bakewell tart with raspberries. an ideal cake for the weekend.

Who are the top four going to be this year and what stars should we watch out for? Nathan Murphy Broadcaster and Commentator with Off the Ball  and Colm Boohig, Broadcast with Off The Ball  will join us for a Premier League preview.

Dereliction and vacant buildings have become a blight on towns and villages across the country but one measure that is making it possible to bring these old buildings back to life is the exemption of planning when it comes to converting old pubs into residential properties. Newstalk report Josh Crosbie has been looking into this.

International research authored by 50 researchers worldwide warns of accelerating mental health issues among young people. Pat discussed these findings with Joseph Duffy, CEO of Jigsaw and Clinical Psychologist.

We hear about new research at Cambridge University on the development of jelly batteries that could be used in the future of biomedical implants with Steven O’Neill, PHD student at University at Cambridge.

Paris 44’ is the new book from Patrick Bishop which tells the story of Nazi occupation and liberation through an almost cinematic narrative that captures the lives of people living in France. Patrick joined Pat on the show this morning.

On this week’s Boxed, John Fardy takes a look at the Natalie Portman drama from Apple TV -Lady in the Lake.

“He ran around the pitch like Bambi on ice”. From Kaiser to Ali Dia. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball takes a look back on some of the most novel sports men and women in sporting history.

Foods to avoid and lifestyle changes. We speak with the Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling about how best to deal with high cholesterol.

David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation expert discusses Labour MPs are quitting the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Labour and government MPs are scaling back their use of the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, due to concerns over its increasingly negative environment under Elon Musk's ownership.

Retired High Court Judge Bernard Barton joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss how the proposals to overhaul defamation laws may infringe on civil liberties.

Debs season is almost upon us but it’s an expensive business and a rite of passage. Our reporter Sarah Madden spoke to the businesses who thrive on debs season and some of the debutantes looking forward to their day.

Nearly five years, after millions of euros’ worth of jewellery was stolen in a museum heist in Germany many of the pieces have returned to display this week. Others with a value of hundreds of thousands of euro remain lost. We get all the details with Thomas Sparrow International Correspondent in Germany.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza as the death toll overtakes 40,000. We discuss the situation there with Fikr Shallot, Gaza Director for Trocaire Partner Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Tonnes of paper, pens, plastic, school days can result in tonnes of waste ! Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine give us her best tips for returning to school sustainably.

The fields of Stradbally will be met with thousands of people this evening ahead of the first day of Electric Picnic tomorrow, but what’s in store weather wise?  Pat asked Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather. 

The biggest attack on Russian soil since World War two continued into it’s 9th day yesterday. We get the latest updates with Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.    

We get the latest on what issues, domestic and foreign, the US Voter will be relying on come November with Mark Rozell Author and Dean of the School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.

Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat in studio to help listeners with their gardening questions.

On Inside Hollywood this week, with the 10th anniversary of his death, we take a look back at the career of Robin Williams.

Wildfires in Greece have left one person confirmed dead and scenes of devastation in the region. Damian Mac Con Uladh is an Irish journalist living in Greece and gave Pat an update on the situation there.

More fascinating behaviour from the insect world has been revealed in a study of tiger beetles and how they try to avoid bats, which see them as a hearty meal. Sounding like a toxic moth might keep some beetles safe from hungry bats. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

An 80,000 euro shortfall greets most first time buyers as the affordability gap widens. That’s according to a new report from the SCSI. Pat discusses the findings with Karl Deeter Director of Irish Mortgage Brokers and also Gerard O’Toole Vice-President of the SCSI & Westport based estate agent.  

Here one minute and gone the next? We’ll hear about a proposal for more pop-up Garda stations. We hear from Senator Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator & Seanad Spokesperson on Finance.

Public consultation on Dublin’s long-awaited MetroLink reopens, Consultation on the €9.5bn rail line reopening five months after the Bord Pleanála hearing closed. To discuss further Pat was joined in studio by Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator and consultant for the Royal Irish Automobile Club.

Extended prescribing, the common clinical conditions scheme and dealing with the on-going medicine shortage. These are just some of the recommendations expected from the Expert Taskforce on the future of pharmacy services published today. We speak to Tom Murray Head of Irish Pharmacy Union. 

Should you change your mattress for your new partner? Pat asks Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

This week, Jess Kelly takes a look at some of the new Google products that will be unveiled today.

With weeks counting down until colleges are back. We hear about the grave challenges students are facing when it comes finding accommodation. Joining Pat on the show was Miranda Bauer UCD SU President  and also Evan Fitzpatrick, 2nd year History and Politics student from UCD. 

2030 targets have been vast in doubt after counties EV sales rates were revealed. We get the details and reaction from Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor, at the Sunday Independent and also Gerry Grennan Donegal EV Association. 

Extraordinary advice to paramedics from the National Ambulance service to reset battery if cardiac machine is faulty as review into call-out failure ongoing. We get the details with Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent.  

Is love really blind? Well, Pat was joined by two Irish contestants who took part in the Netflix series, 'Love Is Blind'. Joining Pat in studio was Sabrina Egerton and Conor Griffin. 

The Ukrainian advance to the Russian region of Kursk entered its seventh day yesterday. Was this an intelligence failure or a brilliant military plan? Pat discusses this with Patrick Bury Senior Associate Professor in Warfare and Counterterrorism at University of Bath and Former NATO Analyst.

Our expert this morning was Moira Grassick, COO of Peninsula Ireland to discuss how to navigate the problems or opportunities of the modern workplace.

A new project has been launches by An Garda Síochána called "Operation Nexus". Our reporter Alex Rowley went to find out all about it at Garda Headquarters and got the public's reaction.

Slow Living, Niksen or is it just about chilling out. We look at the art of doing nothing with author Olga Mecking behind the book ‘Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing’.

The t’s and c’s of advertising and why some companies are getting it wrong. All to discuss with Orla Twomey Chief Executive of The Advertising Standards Authority. 

An Irish humanitarian organisation is hoping to help people suffering from devastating injuries in Gaza by delivering a mobile surgical unit that can be used for up to ten surgeries a day. We speak to Alistair Bunkall Sky Middle East Correspondent on the situation in Gaza and also Shane Leahy Former Munster Rugby Player & Limerick entrepreneur on the work of the One 4 Humanity.

Influenced by social media and sports stars, teen boys are loading up on protein and piling on the weights. Are they in danger of putting their health at risk? Pat discusses this with Barry Hennessy, Former Limerick Hurler and also Colin Lane Physiotherapist with PhysioActive in Cork.

A Ukranian incursion into Russia entered its sixth day yesterday. The Kursk region evacuated about 75,000 people with troops still advancing through Russian land. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.

An incredibly Olympics for Ireland with a total of 7 medals, 4 gold and 3 bronze. Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball joins us to talk about Ireland’s best Olympics and what it’s like to commentate on it while Cathal Dennehy brings us the story of Salwa Eid Naser.

In a new documentary called 'Mrs. Robinson' tells Mary’s story, in her own words, for the very first time illuminating battles for justice and equality over half a century, on the streets, in the courts, at the ballot box, and in backroom corridors of power. Pat spoke to Mary and also the Director of the documentary Aoife Kelleher.

As stricter rules are imposed on travel carrier who fail to ensure passenger have the proper travel documentation. We get the details from Travel Commentator and Editor and Owner of Travel Extra Magazine Eoghan Corry.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Craig Hughes Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail,  Senator Barry  Ward Fine Gael Senator & Seanad Spokesperson on Justice and also Mairead Farrell Sinn Fein TD for Galway.  

Mary Byrne – Check Me Out." Directed by the talented Rob Murphy, this one-woman performance promises to be a riveting and emotional journey through Mary's remarkable life. The show is on at the Olympia theatre Tuesday 20th August. Approximate stage times as follows: doors open 6.30pm, show 7.30pm. Other dates 10th August Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray  and Sat 17th August Moat Theatre Naas.Mary joined Pat in studio to chat about her show.

Domestic abusers should be removed from their homes following allegations of violence according to the Children’s Ombudsman. We hear from Ann Clarke CEO, Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services.

We take a look back at all the most important moments in history and culture on August 9th. 

This week on the show, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel brings us some breakfast recipes frittata and bircher muesli.

In the second quarter of this year, Ireland saw increased growth in turnover and employment in the construction sector. That’s according to data from the CIF. We’ll hear from their Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation.