The Pat Kenny Show

Pat was joined by Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mail, and Mark O’Meara, President of the Garda Representative Association (GRA), to discuss the ongoing unrest in Coolock. The area experienced its fourth fire in as many days, prompting the GRA to call for improved protection for its members.

 We take a look back on the news stories that main the headlines this week with our 'Friday Forum'. Joining Pat in studio was Jim O'Callaghan TD  Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Bay South, Verona Murphy TD  Independent TD for Wexford and Paul Hosford  Deputy Political Editor for Irish Examiner.  

Gareth Mullins will be talking us through chocolate fudge cake, milk chocolate ganache & fresh raspberry this morning on the show.

A win for Ursula von de leyen , a spanner in the works for Michael McGrath and boycotts for Viktor Orban, We’ have all the latest EU news live from Brussels with Rosie Birchard, a Journalist in Brussels.

We take a look at the events, the music and the people on this day in history 19th July.

Rory at the Open and the All-Ireland hurling final top the bill for sport this weekend. Will O’Callaghan from Off The Ball and Podge Collins, former Clare hurler and All-Ireland winner joined Pat to preview a very busy weekend of sport.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said inheritance tax in Ireland is “punitive” and some homes could now avoid the tax in a Budget plan. We get the details from Keith Walsh Family Law Solicitor and Senior Counsel. 

Do you have a narcissistic parent? How do to recognise one, signs to look out for and the recommended approach to deal with it. To discuss all this with Pat this morning was Helen Villiers - UK Psychotherapist specialising in recovery from narcissistic parents, relationships and neurodiversity and also Katie McKenna accredited Psychotherapist helping women overcome anxiety, stress and depression.

Newstalk’s Josh Crosbie Reports from the closing night of The Republican National Convention. During his speech Donald Trump implied that under his leadership the US would find a cure for cancer and Alzheimer’s and he would stop wars and conflict around the world. Josh spoke to us live from the states with a reaction to the speech.Newstalk’s Josh Crosbie will be giving us his final report from the Republican National Convention

A major Microsoft outage Is causing havoc worldwide, with flights grounded and media channels affected. To explain what has happened Pat spoke to Raluca Saceanu CEO Smartech247 Cyber Security.

American biographical Netflix crime drama Griselda features in this week’s Boxed with John Fardy.

We take a look back on this day in History, the events, the music and the people.

Can we combat disinformation? David Robert Grimes author and disinformation expert  joined Pat to discuss and also features some other interesting stories.

Who created the competition, the many many rules of golf, streakers and the irony of women being excluded for so long? Cameron Hill, Broadcaster with Off The Ball bring us the quirky background.

Pensions, when to start one, how to start one, and explaining auto-enrollment. To explain all to us was Paul Merriman Finance Expert and Founder of AskPaul.ie.

The FDA in the US last Tuesday gave approval to an experimental new drug that has shown to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease in trials. Prof Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College brought us the details.

"Pull away the spin and misdirection when it comes to housing". That's according Sinn Fein TD Eoin O’Broin who joined Pat this morning on the show.

Clean Beauty Day is celebrated on July 15th. What is clean beauty, and how can you participate? We find out with Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine.  

A raw and gritty insight into the female experience in Christine Anne Foley’s debut novel Bodies. The reader follows the protagonist Charlotte as she navigates the intricacies of modern dating and her relationship with sex. Author Christine Anne Foley joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about her new book.

The Government is looking to break motorists’ addiction to their cars with bike-buying incentives and more discounted fares for frequent public transport users. Will these incentives have any effect on motorists? Pat asked Donna Cooney Green Party Councilor for Clontarf & Deputy Lord Mayor and also Michael Healy Rae Independent TD for Kerry. 

Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin shares the story behind The Rock Garden of Ryōanji  Kyoto, Japan.

On This Day; The 17th of July. Pat looks back on everything that happened on this day in history from the opening of Disneyland to the release of the Beatles classic Love Is All You Need.

The Government will make €8.3 billion in additional funding available for use in Budget 2025, its last before the next general election.€1.4bn of that money is to be spent on funding tax cuts and €6.9bn is to be used for increased expenditure.It means that total spending will rise by 6.9% in 2025, once again breaching the Government's own National Spending Rule, which is supposed to limit overall annual spending increases to 5%.Minister Pascal Donohoe joined Pat this morning in studio this morning. 

On Inside Hollywood, Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at summer blockbusters, starting with Jaws and all the way up to Guardians of the Galaxy. 

'Night of Power ' a new book by Robert Fisk which was completed by his wife Nelofer Pazire-Fisk following the journalist's death in 2020. Nelofer joined Pat in the studio to chat about the book and what it meant for her to have it completed.

To this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses how to dealing with extreme heat and we hear all about surgeon ants. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

As the US election looms closer, the electorate there says society is more divided than ever. The Republican National Convention is currently taking place in Milwaukee and Trump fans are confident he will return to the Oval Office.  Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with Democrats in the US to hear how they feel about their hopes with President Biden and a possible Donald Trump America.

The State Opening of Parliament and a meeting with Simon Harris. Keir Starmer wants to give the impression that this government is hitting the ground running.

Self driving cars may be at the bleeding edge of today’s technology, but a new study has found that travelling in one can be summed up in one word: boring. We discuss this with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and CEO at Royal Irish Automobile Club along with other motoring news.

This week, Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent takes a look at Amazon Prime Day and whether there are genuine deals to be had.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

In a recent podcast episode with the Guardian, Dr. Richard Petty Professor of Psychology Ohio State University  discussed ambivalence, how people can be swayed into political extremism, and how we can try and tackle the issue. Pat spoke to Professor Petty this morning on the show to discuss further.

Trump has made his first appearance since his attempted assassination in Milwaukee yesterday, while his pick of JD Vance as Vice President has raised controversy amid the chaos of the US presidential race. What do we know about JD Vance? Pat discuss Donald Trump's choice for Vice President with Jennifer Ewing Spokesperson for Republicans Overseas.  

The Man with 1000 kids a shocking Netflix documentary has shone a light on the need for regulation in sperm donation. We speak to a woman who is campaigning on the issue. Joining Pat this morning was Eve Wiley Advocate and Campaigner against fertility fraud.

We speak to James Geogheon Lord Mayor of Dublin & Fine Gael Councillor and also Criminologist   Trina O'Connor to get reaction to the scenes in Coolock yesterday.

A body has been found in Tenerife by the Spanish police, almost one month to the day since Jay Slater first went missing. Formal identification has not yet taken place, yet it is a worrying development in the case of the 19-year-old's disappearance.We get the latest on this with Nick Pisa Journalist and former Daily Mail Reporter. 

We take a look back at events that happened 'On This Day' throughout history.

Tens of thousands of people are in Milwaukee attending the Republican National Convention, where Donald Trump has been formally nominated for President. He has announced that Ohio Senator, J.D Vance will be his running mate for Vice President.  Trump made his first public appearance since the shooting at the Convention last night with a bandaged ear. Our reporter Josh Crosbie is there to capture the atmosphere around Milwaukee and sent us this report.

A Garda car was set alight and two Dublin Bus vehicles were surrounded by protesters opposed to international protection applicants being housed in a former paint factory in Coolock. Henry McKean was at the scene yesterday and he spoke to Pat on what he had experienced.

Our expert today was Joey Donnelly, Managing Director and Owner of Crofton Motors. Joe explained the steps to take after a car crash and how to choose the right car for you so it suits your specific needs.

The alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald trump on Saturday night took place within a long and much broader context of violence which threatens the highest office in America, and those who seek to fill it. Reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating these events and examining how they affect campaign outcomes.

Costa del Sol in Spain, Malaga-Marbella-Nerja Rona sun holiday favorites but lots more going on. Deals and Marbella got named one of Europe’s best city’s in recent Travel and Leisure awards. Pol Ó Conghaile bring us all the travel news and destination highlights.All with thanks to Raynair.

Armagh shock Kerry in the GAA football semi- finals, Alcaraz takes the Wimbledon title and Spain are victorious in the Euros. Cathal Mullaney looks back on the a busy weekend of great sport.

Chinese government is launching an investigation after it was revealed that cooking oil had been transported in containers that were also used to carry fuel. We get the latest from Ian Williams Author and Longtime Foreign Correspondent in Russia, China and the Far East for NBC and Channel 4 News. 

We get more reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump with Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst University College Dublin.

The church is set to review women’s roles in the church but is this a sign of change or just crumbs? Pat spoke to former President of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese to discuss.

A call for the end of rent pressure zones and thousands not claiming their rent relief despite rising rent costs. We ask why with Carol Tallon, CEO Property District. 

A defiant Trump marches on to Milwaukee. We have the latest on the failed assassination attempt that has shocked the world. We get reaction from Larry Donnelly  Columnist and Law lecturer at the University of Galway and also Lorcan Nyhan Head of Training at The Communications Clinic and US Columnist with The Sunday Independent.  

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Jonathan this morning on the show was Orla Ryan News Correspondent at The Journal ie, Emer Currie Fine Gael Senator and also Duncan Smith Labour TD for Dublin Fingal. 

The controversial Shannon to Dublin water pipeline has received government approval and Uisce Eireann is moving forward to the next stage. The 170 kilometre pipeline would extract water from the River Shannon to serve the Greater Dublin area. Costs and contingencies for the scheme have been developed and scheme estimates range from €3.3bn to €10.4bn with a management base cost of €4.6bn. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been taking a look at this project.

With chickenpox on the rise, how can we spot it, and how should parents treat it? Dr Brendan O’Shea GP, Assistant Adjunct Professor TCD, Medical Director at K Doc talks us through what to do.