The Pat Kenny Show

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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.

Ger Gilroy previews Rhasidat’s final tonight live from Paris and also we reflect on Ireland big wins in this year's Olympics. Also with Pat was Colm Boohig, Presenter and Producer with Off The Ball.

The threat of extinction is something scientists have been trying to solve for decades. Now they have devised a radical new plan a vault filled with reserved samples of our planets' most important and at-risk creatures. The location of these preserved cells?Pat discusses this interesting new plan with Dr Mary Hagedorn Senior Research Scientist at Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute/Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology.

Hamas' has elected Yahya Sinwar as the new leader of the political wing. Thought as the mastermind behind October 7th attacks, where does that leave hope for a ceasefire? Also we ask what are domestic relations like the US? All up for discussion with Pat was Scott Lucas  Professor & Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin. 

Irish rap sensation Kneecap joined Pat studio to discuss their brand-new film which hits cinemas today. 

Canada football drone fiasco this year to Boris Onishchenko foiled in fencing. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball looks back at the novel way people have cheated in the Olympics.

From smelling like sugar and spice to smelling like salted caramel and pistachio, how can we navigate kids wanting anti-ageing or skincare products? To discuss along with Pat was Suzanne Kane, Presenter 98FM & Mum of 3 and also Mark Smyth, Clinical Psychologist.

Elon Musk, Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson all feature in this weeks disinformation slot with David robert grimes, Author and Disinformation expert. 

Three Taylor Swift gigs were cancelled last night in Vienna due to a confirmed terror threat. Derek Scally joins us from Berlin with an update Derek Scally, Berlin Correspondent for the Irish Times

An experiment lasting 378 days has recently concluded. The overarching goal of the experiment, called CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) Mission 1, is to better understand the impacts of isolation on a crew's performance and health in space. It was carried out in anticipation of a round-trip to Mars which could easily take more than two years, factoring in the transit time of six-to-nine months and the time NASA hopes to spend on the planet. Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College explained how the experiment went and the findings.

A transformative couple of weeks in Bangladesh has changed the political landscape and future of the country. Weeks of student protests have forced forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India while Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus leads an interim government.We get the latest on the situation there with Rahul Bedhi Journalist and Irish Times contributor. 

Landlords with more than 100 properties now own 22% of Dublin rentals. Does this mean run in contrary to private landlords leaving the country as we previously thought? landlords leaving the country as we previously thought? Pat discusses this with Karl Deeter, from Irish Mortgage Brokers.

The PSNI look to British police for help dealing with on-going violence in Belfast while unrest in the UK is thankfully overtaken by peaceful anti-racism rallies. We get an update from Freelance Journalist Amanda Ferguson.

Driving test pass rates vary widely at different centres around the country and the road safety authority are  likely to lose licensing, driver testing and NCT functions. We hear why with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Consultant for the Royal Irish Automobile Club.  

Taoiseach Simon Harris has vowed to hit social media companies “where it hurts” if they do not comply with Ireland’s online safety regulations. Pat discusses this further with Elaine Burke Technology Journalist and Host of For Tech’s Sake Podcast.

One of the world’s richest women outbids the king of Belgium for a prime piece of land at Cap-Ferratand and builds a pink palace surrounded by 8 extraordinary gardens. This week award winner gardener Diarmuid Gavin tell us the story behind Villa Ephrussi and Béatrice de Rothschild.

Kamala Harris has announced her VP pick. Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz will join Harris on the Democrat ticket and the two made their first public appearance together last night. We discuss how it was received with Lorcan Nyhan Head of Training with The Communications Clinic  & Columnist with The Sunday Independent.

This week on our Travel Slot, Pól O'Conghaile takes us to the sights and the wilds of wonderful Connemara.All with thanks to Ryanair.

A new investigation has revealed that Irish greyhounds exported to India are being used in a cruel ‘new craze’ sport. We get the details with Patricia Devlin Investigative Journalist with the Noteworthy team at The Journal.ie. 

This week on Inside Hollywood, Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at some of the best films on the Olympics.

Bus Éireann breaks 100 million passenger journey mark for the first time. A newly published annual report shows 107 million passenger journeys in 2023.Almost 20% growth in passenger numbers on previous year (19.5%). To chat about their annual report was Stephen Kent, CEO Bus Eireann.

Kellie Harrington wins back-to-back gold at the Olympics after coming out on top against Chinese fighter Wenlu Yang in the women’s 60kg final, Joining Pat on the show this morning was Kevin Byrne, The Sun, Boxing Correspondent and also Professional Boxer Michael Conlon. 

The impact of street lights on insects and sustainability at the Olympics. All up for discussion 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.