The Pat Kenny Show

Gareth Mullins Gareth Mullins takes us through the perfect summer BBQ recipe a lamb donor kebab.

The biggest disaster and the political judgement awards. Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe brings us the First Annual Dail Awards.

A look ahead to the busy weekend of sport with Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.

From the rise of motor premiums for the tenth consecutive month, to Drew Harris's call for graduate penalty points systems to combat road fatalities. We discuss the challenges facing the transport sector with Conor Faughnan, CEO at The Royal Irish Automobile club and Transport Consultant.

We hear about the guidelines for companies on managing and preventing abuse and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. Speaking to Jonathan this morning on the show was Moira Grassick Chief Operating Officer at Peninsula Ireland. 

Country star Nathan Carter performed in Castlerea Prison for the prison staff and the community. To raise money for local charity including the paediatric unit at Sligo University Hospital, Mayo Roscommon Hospice and the Roscommon Youth Service. The prisoners will see on Prison TV.Henry McKean went to meet Nathan, prison staff and the community.

A series of unfortunate events. We discuss President Bidens NATO press conference that didn’t go his way with Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin .  

Sports with Cameron Hill this week, we talk about the famous bullfights and festival that take place in Pamplona between the 6th and 14th of July.

Here to tell us all you can get up to this weekend is Food, travel and content creator Eadaoin Fitzmaurice. 

NATO meetings, meet and greets and more pressure to withdraw from the Presidential race it hasn’t been the easiest week for Joe Biden. Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin brings us the latest.

We get an insight on how the streets of Galway have changed dramatically in the last 35 years, with litter picker Pat McPhilbin.

On our disinformation slot this week, David Robert Grimes discusses how BBC reported this week on a US intelligence effort to unmask almost 1000 bot accounts run by AI. TikTok claimed to have removed 43000 elements of EU election disinformation much of it racist or anti immigrant. But should we trust their claims?

Thousands of people are arriving into Ireland without documentation or with false documents but what action is being taken to police this and are airlines being penalised. Our reporter Josh Crosbie finds out more.

Professor Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College joined Jonathan in studio this morning. We ask Luke can stress turn your hair grey? And will there ever be a way to prevent baldness?

Plastic free July is the month-long campaign that discourages people from single-use products and moves them towards reducing waste, combating pollution, and bringing attention to how much plastic we rely on daily.  Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine brought us the details.

Three quarters of people don’t have faith in the courts ability to deal with cases of violence against women according to a new poll. We discuss this with Noeline Blackwell  Solicitor & Sexual Violence Specialist and also Gabija Gataveckaite Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.  

Taxes on the rich, freeze on food prices and a resignation that won't be accepted. We go live to France to see how the new government is faring. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Journalist Rosie Birchard. 

Suspect in hospital after being detained over deadly crossbow attack on wife and two daughters of BBC and Sky broadcaster John Hunt, in what has been described by UK police as a suspected ‘targeted’ attack. We get the latest from Enda Brady TRT World Presenter.

Is there end in sight in the Aer Lingus Pilot strike? We also hear about Drones over Dublin with test flights for food deliveries have been trialed in various parts of the country, including Oranmore, Lusk, Balbriggan, parts of Dublin and elsewhere. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.  

Award winning gardener Diarmuid Gavin joined Jonathan this morning on the show and gave some great gardening tips and advice to our listener.

A lowered voting age, the end of campaign posters and a new design of ballot papers. We are joined on the show by Art O'Leary the CEO of the Electoral Commission of Ireland about what changes could be coming down the line.  

Aer Lingus dispute will see further cancellations on the horizon for Aer Lingus passengers as IALPA mull over Labour Court recommendation for pilot pay rise. Pilots’ ballot results won’t be known for over a week. We get the latest on this with Anne Marie Walsh Irish Independent Industry Correspondent.

We all need to prepare for the worst. That’s the message from Nik Gowing, former BBC Founder of Thinking The Unthinkable. He discusses why we need to be pushing for more sustainable practices.

Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at some family favourite movies in this week's 'Inside Hollywood'.

Ever been out of office or on holiday but your boss won’t leave you be? We talk to an employment lawyer on the employee's right to disconnect. Joining Jonathan on the show was Julie Galbraith, partner in employment law at global law firm Eversheds Sutherland and also Donal O’Donoghue, Managing Director At Sanderson.

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has denounced “outrageous” and “hurtful” online abuse and called for action against social media platforms. Michael spoke to Jonathan this morning about the online abuse he has received.

Today we hear how cane toads could be used to immunise wildlife, and how frog saunas could help tackle a critical amphibian pandemic. Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses all with Jonathan this morning on this week's Green Scene. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Speed Limiters on New Cars and other safety equipment that is now mandatory and electric bikes sales on the rise. Excise duty hike is stealth tax on hard-pressed consumers. All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert Sunday Independent Motoring Editor & Columnist.

Simon Coveney has announced his retirement from politics. We get the latest on this breaking news this morning with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

Irish woman Tori Towey faces charges in Dubai of alcohol consumption and attempted suicide after she was the alleged victim of a brutal attack in her home. We hear the latest with Liz Dunphy, journalist with the Irish Examiner and Claire Kerrane, Sinn Fein TD for Roscommon Galway. 

Jess Kelly has been testing out the HMD Pulse Pro and she gave her review to Jonathan this morning on the show.All with thanks to the Viatel Technology Group.

The Biden Campaign has been under increasing pressure in recent months with repeated calls for the President to step aside from the campaign trail. Should he quit while he’s ahead. Jonathan is joined by Terry Sheridan Managing Editor WSHU Public Radio in the US and Terry Prone Chairman of The Communications Clinic in studio to discuss.

We go live to Rome to hear about the Vatican’s involvement in a London property trial. With all the details was Hugo McCaffrey a Journalist based in Italy.

A new report from the Office of Health Economics (OHE) has found that thousands of lives would be saved with considerably less hospital admissions if the government were to implement vaccination programmes for adults. With more on this we heard from Professor Sam McConkey Infectious Disease Specialist and Head of Dept. International Health and Tropical Medicine, RCSI  and  Kate O’Connell Community Pharmacist at O’Connell Pharmacy Group. 

Following an attack on a children’s hospital in Kyiv, we hear the latest from Ukraine with James Waterhouse  Ukraine Correspondent at the BBC. 

Cabinet to approve plans for pre-election budget in summer statement. We more on this with Jack Horgan Jones Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Many European countries are attempting to renovate their recycling policies. Rather than returning dirty plastic bottles and beverage cans, the Reuse Vanguard Project aims to start at the home by selling products in reusable packaging. Can we go bigger and better? Joining Jonathan to discuss was Nathan Dufour Reuse Systems Manager and Leader of the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP) - Zero Waste Europe.  

A quarter of marriages are sexless, young men are suffering from erectile dysfunction and ever more gen z / millennials are choosing situationships over longterm romance. What's going on with intimacy, and why are we turning our backs on sex? Sarah Madden reports for us.

Has modern music been dumbed down? According to a study from Queen Mary University of London, it is. Speaking to Jonathan this morning with more on this was Madeline Hamilton, PhD student in Computer Science, a co-author of the research from Queen Mary University of London.

Aer Lingus have accepted the Labour Court’s recommendation for pilots’ pay increase of 17.75%. Now it will be put to the IALPA to see if they will accept. Both parties must accept to resolve the ongoing dispute. We get the latest details with Eoghan Corry Journalist and Lead Travel Commentator.

Brand new technology that customises your eye surgery. Our expert today was Dr Arthur Cummings Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Medical Director at the Wellington Eye Clinic.

The new leader of The Green Party was announced this morning. Sean Defoe Political Correspondent for Newstalk brought us the breaking news.

Two men have suffered cardiac arrest due to energy drinks. It has prompted calls for the widespread ban of the sale of energy drinks to children, and even adults, in Ireland. We ask should we ban the sale of energy drinks? We discussed with Professor Joseph Galvin Cardiologist at the Mater Hospital.

The already backlogged courts are set for further interruptions with barristers set to strike. Criminal barristers will withdraw service over pay disputes dating back to 2008 with three-day action planned throughout July. We hear from Sara Phelan, SC Chair of the Council Of The Bar.

Loyalty cards for businesses, do they work and is there any really discount for shoppers? We sent Josh Crosbie out to investigate

Starmer in Stormont: the newly elected Prime Minister is set to meet ministers in Belfast today. We get the latest with Enda Brady Presenter with TRT World.

Property prices are rising at fastest rate in 17 months, with Dublin rising the fastest and prices of second-hand properties across the country are increasing strongly. We get reaction to this with Karl Deeter CEO Onlineapplication.com.

Hurling semi finals, Euro 2024 Quarter Finals and Ireland’s Rugby team in South Africa. There’ll be plenty to talk about when Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball as he looks back on an fantastic weekend of sports.

We get tips and tricks to a youthful smile with Dr Bronagh Keane the Tooth Fairy.

A surprise vote surge for the leftist New Popular Alliance, a win that has blocked far right National Rally from power. Now, France faces a political deadlock. We get the latest from France with Lara Marlowe Paris based author and journalist.