The Pat Kenny Show

A survey of 10,000 parents has found that more than half of them think they should have waited longer before handing a smartphone to their child. When to give kids, a smartphone can be a controversial conundrum for parents and can be the cause of many a family dinner dispute! Richard Hogan Family Psychologist and Columnist with The Irish Examiner joined Pat on the show to offer some advice.

With it effecting around 73,000 people in Ireland. Psoriasis is a condition that ranges from  mild, treatable rash to leaving those with serios symptoms housebound. Dr Caitriona Ryan joined Pat in studio to answer listeners questions and offer advice regarding the condition.

As tensions continue in the Middle East, we ask are we at the cusp of an all-out war in the Middle East? To discuss along with Pat was Fawaz Gerges Author and Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. 

Joining us live from the Mount Falcon Hotel this morning was two legends of Mayo football the brilliant Cora Staunton former Mayo footballer, mentor and coach and Padraig O’Hora Mayo Footballer, Mental Health and Neurodivergent Advocate, 

Another prominent Fine Gael member has decided to step away from the political arena. After a remarkable 45-year career, including significant contributions as Minister for Rural and Community Development, Fine Gael TD Michael Ring joined us at our outside broadcast at the Mount Falcon Estate in Mayo to discuss his decision to leave politics, his proudest moments, and what lies ahead.

On Inside Hollywood, Dee Reddy takes a look at some of the worst movies ever made.

In the space of a day senior leadership of Israels most fierce enemies have been killed. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Iran while attending the inauguration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Meanwhile a Senior Hezbollah commander was killed after an Israeli strike in Beirut, capital of Lebanon.We analyze the repercussions with Paul Rogers,  Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University and also Alistair Bunkall, Middle East Correspondent, Sky News. 

Mount Falcon Estate Managing Director Alan Maloney joins Pat to talk about his journey founding and managing Mount Falcon, the history and things to do. Also speaking to Pat was Daniel Falconry at the estate.

The President of Connaught and a French force of 1,000 men who landed in in Killala. Historian Joe McDermott joins Pat to talk about the year of the French in Mayo. A great story to hear as we broadcast live from The Falcon Estate in Co Mayo.

Minister of State Dara Calleary joins Pat as we broadcast live from the Mount Falcon Estate in Co Mayo to talk about his attempts to get businesses equipped for the Digital Age and the political landscape in Mayo.

It’s gold for Daniel Wiffen and Henry McKean was in Daniel’s home village of Magherline in County Down for the golden moment.

With more and more women feeling pressure to lose weight for the big day. We talk about the complex relationships that develop with food and some of the bigger issues it can cause with Sara Kennedy, Wedding planner and Dietician Orla Walsh.

This week on the technology slot, Killian Ginnity takes a look at the new Chat GPT search engine and the delay to Apple AI.

Ireland’s Upcoming Defamation Bill. It's been 15 years since Irelands defamation laws were refreshed. Many believe Ireland is a haven for Libel cases. The new bill proposes several measures including abolition of juries for defamation cases.We ask is the proposed abolition of juries in defamation cases a necessary step or retrograde move? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Eoin O’Dell Associate Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin.

Anxiety, depression and poor grades, these are just some of the conditions linked to sleep deprivation in teenagers. Leading UK schools are hiring sleep coaches to help their students avoid it, but how are Ireland's teens fairing in the snooze stakes?  Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on generation sleepless.

Mona McSharry takes the bronze medal for Ireland in an extremely close race but she’s not done yet. Cathal Dennehy joins us from Paris with the latest updates from the Olympic Games 20204.

Security chiefs urge Harris to move into Farmleigh. Government ­security advisers are insisting Taoiseach Simon Harris move to the Steward’s Lodge in Farmleigh for his own protection. Security is steadily being increased for all senior politicians in the wake of escalating anti-immigration disturbances and a rise internationally in attacks on politicians. For more on this Pat spoke to John Lee, Group Group Political Editor of Irish Daily Mail.  

Ireland has no representative on the EU Fisheries committee, despite having 12% of EU Waters. We ask why with Aodh O Donnell, Chief Executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO).

How to avoid kneejerk reactions when in a moment of conflict. Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist brings us advice.

We take a look at the events, music and people throughout history on this date 29th July.

Katie Taylor has been named Ireland’s greatest sports star according to a Newstalk Amarach Poll but Eamon Dunphy has pointed out that many great Irish sportspeople don’t make the list. Eamon joined Pat this morning on the show.

We remember the life and legacy of Edna O'Brien, the trailblazing Irish author whose powerful stories revolutionised women's literature.We pay tribute to Enda with Colum McCann, acclaimed author, playwright and friend. 

A decline in the polls and a new approach to immigration with a general election looming. Pat was joined on the show by Sinn Féin leader and TD for Dublin Central, Mary-Lou McDonald.

Ireland has the second highest rate of excise tax on alcohol across the EU and UK. Pat discussed this with Tony Foley who is an  Economist and Associate Professor Emeritus, at DCU.  Tony was commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland to research and compile the report. 

A showjumping horse owned by the army has failed a drug test following an RDS Dublin Horse show qualifier. We get the details from Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent.  

Israel Kill 30 in strike on Gaza school, while Hizbullah rocket kills 12 kids in Golan heights. We ask are we any close to peace or is regional war in the Middle East on the way? Speaking to Pat this morning was Duncan Bullivant CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat.

Pat hosted the Friday Forum with guests Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at The Communications Clinic and columnist with The Sunday Independent, Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator and Party Chair, and Peadar Tobin, Leader of Aontú.

Pat was joined by Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor, to discuss the National Transport Authority's consideration of mandatory safety equipment in taxis, such as CCTV cameras, following the conviction of taxi driver Raymond Shorten for raping two girls in his car.

Pat was joined by Larry Donnelly, columnist and law lecturer at the University of Galway, to provide the latest updates and analysis on current events in the United States.

Pat was joined by Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, who talked them through his recipe for chicken chorizo and prawn gumbo with parsley and lemon rice.

Pat was joined by Katriona O’Sullivan, psychologist and author of the bestseller "Poor," JJ O’Mahony, Chairperson for Sporting Liberties, and John Lonergan, former Governor of Mount Joy, to discuss how the poorest communities experience disenfranchisement and how they can be better understood.

Pat was joined by Tommy Rooney, GAA Correspondent for Bauer Media and co-host of the Football Pod, and James O’Donoghue, former Kerry senior footballer and co-host of the Football Pod, to preview the All-Ireland football final. They also discussed the best Olympic events to watch.

Pat was joined by John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at NUI Maynooth, to discuss a new report indicating that Ireland is a target for espionage, cyber, and critical infrastructure attacks.

Pat was joined by Vincent Guérend, the Ambassador of France to Ireland, on his last day in office. He reflected on his past four years as Ambassador and discussed the relationship between Ireland and France ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Pat was joined by Professor Luke O’Neill, live from the US, to discuss the risk of another pandemic and what needs to be done to prepare for it.

Pat was joined by journalist Vincent McAviney to discuss the disturbing videos circulating of an armed officer ‘kicking and stamping’ the head of a man at Manchester Airport.

With nightly sheet masks, 5 layers of toner and something called an essence - the Korean Beauty market will be worth more than 225 billion dollars by 2032. So, how have the South Koreans become world leaders in skincare, what homegrown businesses are getting in on the excitement and is k beauty even right for our pasty Irish pallor? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Pat was joined by David Robert Grimes, author and disinformation expert, to discuss the importance of recognising and combating disinformation in today’s digital age. In this week's episode, David takes a look at a vaccine meme and explains the anti-immigration sentiment.

Pat was joined by Cameron Hill, Broadcaster with Off The Ball, to discuss Beatrice Lowe-Hill, the first Irishwoman to win an Olympic medal, and the Irish Whales, a group of Irish Americans who dominated hammer throwing in the early 20th century.

Pat was joined by Sarah Benner from Tralee and Caroline Lyons from London, now living in Kerry, to discuss their new podcast 'What a Woman'. They were concerned that the influencers, celebrities, and social media their kids were growing up with didn’t present ideal female role models, so they decided to take a more creative approach.

One county council is tackling myths around immigration head-on. South Dublin has sent thousands of leaflets to homes to break down misinformation spread online about asylum seekers and provide communities with the facts. Newstalk reporter Emma Tyrell went to Tallaght to learn more about the initiative.

Pat was joined by Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to give his take on Netanyahu’s speech in Washington and its implications for Israel-US relations.

Underconsumption core is trending on TikTok, pushing against the constant encouragement to shop and buy that social media usually promotes. Pat was joined by Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland, to explain this trend.

Following their Glastonbury performance and supporting Snow Patrol in Thomond Park last week, the trio Kingfishr took a break from touring to join Pat in the studio. Pat was joined by Edmond 'Eddie' Keogh, Eoghan 'McGoo' McGrath, and Eoin 'Fitz' Fitzgibbon to talk about their music journey.

Pat was joined by Olivia Caffola, a member of the South East Coastal Protection Alliance, and environmental journalist John Gibbons to discuss the protests by Wicklow residents against the establishment of an offshore windfarm. Residents fear the windfarm could threaten local wildlife.

Sweden is on the way to becoming a cashless society, but there are concerns that this will worsen the already prevalent rise of cybercrime and financial fraud. Pat was joined by Raluca Saceanu, CEO of Smartech247, to discuss the risks and implications.

Ruth Ware joined Pat to discuss her new novel 'One Perfect Couple', a riveting blend of crime and reality TV where five couples become contestants on a luxury island resort, but all is not as it seems.

A former senior member of the Ku Klux Klan and convicted terrorist has been meeting remotely with Irish far-right activists to provide advice and encouragement in relation to anti-immigration protests. Pat discussed this development with Conor Gallagher, Crime & Security Correspondent for The Irish Times.

With the Olympics opening on Friday, Pat was joined by Cathal Dennehy, freelance journalist, Kieran McCarthy, Sports Editor at the Southern Star, and Kevin Byrne, Irish Sun boxing journalist, to provide an essential guide to where to watch for Ireland’s medals.

Dee Reddy, podcaster and cultural commentator, joined Pat on Inside Hollywood to take a look at the big blockbusters that made us terrified to go outside, exploring the forces of nature depicted in these films.