The Pat Kenny Show

Thousands of people stuck with Celtic Tiger mortgages are beginning to panic as retirement is on the horizon and what will a generation stuck in the rental market do for housing when they reach pension age. We discuss further with Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent.

Over 6,000 police officers preparing for more protests and unrest in the UK this evening and Belfast police still dealing with last nights reports of criminality. To discuss further Pat spoke to Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter and also  Amanda Ferguson a Freelance Journalist. 

Why have Over 5,000 people died in Irish emergency departments in the last five years according data from The Irish Medical Times? We discuss these finding with Professor Chris Luke, former accident and emergency consultant and public service advocate.

TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature amid mounting addiction concerns while Google Search will face some changes following a new court ruling. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details.

There is a “far greater” risk of significant cyberattacks in Ireland in the next two years than in previous times, according to the national cyber Security Centre. Pat discusses this further with Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst.

A previously unknown roman fort discovered in Pembrokeshire in Wales overturns assumptions that the area’s indigenous Celtic tribe was on peaceful terms with Roman invaders. It also shows the influence Irish leaders had on tribes in Wales. The site had been hidden until now beneath an enormous, overgrown field. It was discovered by Dr Mark Merroney Fellow at Wolfson College Oxford & Editor-in-chief of Antiqvvs Magazine.

In a shocking Supreme Court decision, Presidents now enjoy broad immunity from criminal prosecution. How will this legislation reshape presidential power? We ask Larry Donnelly Law lecturer University of Galway and Columnist for thejournal.ie.

One of Ireland’s leading solar panel experts Quentin Gargan joined Pat to talk about all things energy, solar and sustainability.

Another two lives lost on the roads over the bank holiday weekend with the country on course to record 200 road deaths for the first time in over a decade. We speak to Ralph Riegel, Journalist with the Irish Independent  

Sustained violence spreads across the UK over the weekend, while Belfast sees police and businesses attacked. We get the latest with Vincent McAviney, London-based freelance journalist and also Alison Morris, Correspondent and Columnist with the Belfast Telegraph Specialising in crime and security. 

Will this be the last time we see Kellie Harrington at the Olympics? The Irish fighter takes part in her final tonight. Live from Paris Ger Gilroy Broadcaster with Off The Ball joins us to preview.

Why are Gen z afraid of a phone call? Pat speaks to ‘Gen Z’ columnist and student Jane Cowen about why she makes practically no phone calls.

Tensions continue in the Middle East with protests on the streets in Tel Aviv. We get an update on the situation there with Paul Rogers Author & Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University. 

As Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy claimed gold in the final of the men's lightweight double sculls at the Paris Olympics, Henry Mckean joined Pat live from their hometown of Skibbereen in West Cork.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this week was John Lahart Fianna Fail TD for Dublin South West, Duncan Smith Labour TD Dublin Fingal, spokesperson on health and Transport and Christina Finn, Political Editor Journal.ie .

Measles cases rise to 81 so far this year with four outbreaks in past five weeks. Concerns that fall in vaccination rate causing outbreaks. We asked expert pharmacist Sheena Mitchell how to spot measles and what to do if you’re sick.

Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, Gareth Mullins will be talking us through sole meuniere with brown shrimps and capers in this week's Friday Food.

 Best-selling author Linwood Barclay joins Pat to discuss his new book ‘I will Ruin You’

Gardai are urging caution on the roads ahead of this weekend, we speak to Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries about the road safety campaign this weekend.

We look at the events, music and people who made history on this day 2nd August.

RTÉ’s senior executives are paid higher salaries than many of their top 10 presenters. Joining Pat to discuss these further revelation with Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent. 

McIlroy and Lowry are on the green while Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch take to the water. We get the rundown of all the athletes competing at today’s Olympics with Mick McCarthy, Senior Producer Off The Ball.

The peculiar trail of a former professor accused of being a Chinese agent. We hear about the case of Shujun Wang with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at The University Of Galway and Columnist with the Journal. 

The science of Olympic swimwear. From wool ‘costumes’ to tensoelastic race suits. When swimmers from around the world dive off of blocks into the pool at Paris’ Aquatics Centre beginning on July 27 and into the Seine River on August 8 and 9, they’ll be competing in suits that are a far cry from the last time the City of Lights hosted the Olympics 100 years ago.

Loneliness is increasing in 18-34 year olds more than any other age group. But how do we combat people feeling lonely? Sarah Madden reports.

Our disinformation expert David Robert Grimes unpicks the Southport Riots and how social media is fuelling the flames.

We hear why natural fragrances are becoming popular and what are the best Irish brands with Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine.  

Yesterday the former swimming coach was jailed for 10 years for rape of girl. Victim was being coached by O’Rourke in 1980s and 1990s when he sexually abused her. We look at the shocking history of Derry O'Rourke, the disgraced swimming coach whose crimes shook the Irish sports community. Conor Lally Irish Times Crime & Security Editor joined Pat in studio.

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. 

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.