The Pat Kenny Show

Hotels are one thing. But there’s a whole world of alternative stays out there, from treehouses to former prisons, a ring fort and even Barbie’s Dream House. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor fills us in on some unique places to stay.All with thanks to Ryanair.

The scooter at the center of a love affair scandal between then French president François Hollande and actress Julie Gayet was sold at a French Chateau on Sunday for €20,500. We get the details from John Lichfield, veteran correspondent based in France.

ActionAid Palestine works with partners on the ground delivering humanitarian support. It also has its own team in Gaza who have been hugely affected by the war and who have been displaced multiple times with their families. Speaking to Pat was Riham Jafari ActionAid Palestine Advocacy and Communications Coordinator. 

A Googlepocalypse is sweeping the United States and its devastating effects are on their way to Ireland. Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details.All with thanks to the Viatel Technology Group.

With summer holidays just around the corner find out the best ways to keep your kids occupied. Got get some advice Pat spoke to  Aoife Lee, Parent coach of parentsupport.ie and also Newstalk Presenter Tom Dunne.

Pharmacist and Founder of the Health Podcast at Wondercare.ie  Sheena Mitchell unpacks the surge in seasonal allergies and how to fight back.

What does an MEP do day to day? Frances Fitzgerald has been a Member of the European Parliament from Ireland for the Dublin constituency since July 2019. She joins us in studio to tell us about her day to day in Brussels.

Are you thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle but not sure what criteria you should be looking for? To explain all Pat spoke to Derek Reilly, partnership director at Nevo.

Ash dieback was first detected in the Republic of Ireland in October 2012 on plants imported from continental Europe. The disease is now prevalent throughout most of the island of Ireland and is likely to cause the death of the majority of the ash trees over the next two decades. Are we witnessing the end of the ash tree in Ireland? Pat discussed this with Simon White Chairman of the Limerick andthe Tipperary Woodland Owners and also  David Dowling  Hurley maker in Kilkenny The Star Hurley.

The Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said the EU is considering sanctions against Israel if it refuses to comply with rulings from the International Court of Justice.Speaking to Pat this morning was Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin .

According to the EPA even if all the actions listed in the Governments latest climate action plan were fully implemented it would still not be enough to meet our emissions reduction targets for 2030. We hear why with Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior Climate Advisor to Friends of the Earth.

With the enactment of recognition of the state of Palestine today, we find out what this means in the European contact and what the impact will be? Joining Pat this morning on the show was Hugh O’Connell Political Editor - The Sunday Times Ireland and also  Rosie Birchard Freelance Journalist in Brussels.

Bestselling author Michelle McDonagh joined Pat on the show to chat about her new book 'Somebody Knows'.

From solutions to help you exercise if you have a health condition that hinders your mobility, to tips on fitting exercise into a hectic lifestyle. Our expert today is here to help, joining Pat was Andrew Dunne, chartered physiotherapist and clinical exercise specialist. Founder of Personal Health Medical Exercise clinic.

Young royals including prince George would not be exempt from Rishi Sunak's plan to reintroduce the national service scheme. We will get all the latest from Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter.

From Hilary Clintons 2016’s “Pokémon Go” to the polls, to Joe Bidens search for a “seasoned meme lord” how has social media changed the campaign trail?  We discuss with Eoghan Thomas McDermot, CEO Communications Clinic.

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined us this morning to discuss how we individually manage our stress that impacts our relationship.

Global health leaders will gather in Geneva on 27 May at the annual World Health Assembly, where a new agreement for countries to work together to prepare for, prevent, and respond to pandemics known as the “pandemic accord” will top the agenda. Pat was joined the show to explain more about the Pandemic Accord was Dr Mike Ryan  Dr Mike Ryan from the World Health Organisation  

Cliffs of Moher visitors have been shocked by a charge to ‘offset their carbon footprint’ even if they arrive by public transport. We ask should we charge to see tourist attractions such as cliffs, waterfalls and parks. Eoghan Corry - Editor of Air and Travel Magazine 

Further attacks from Hamas on Israel and the US reviving hostage talks. We get the latest on the Israel Gaza crisis  with Fawaz Gerges  Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.   

A third loss in a Champions Cup final for Leinster, victory for Manchester United in the FA Cup final and Galway left licking their wounds after their loss to Dublin. Phil Egan looks back on the busy weekend of sport.

The scene is the same in almost any town you go to children playing in a park or playground, while parents keep watch nearby. But if you look closer, you may spot a change in the arrangement fathers are getting older.And for an increasing few, it’s their second time around. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Ireland's second time Dads.

Ireland is a soft touch on migrants and 74% want a tougher approach on refugees according to Daily Mail survey. Pat discussed these findings with Craig Hughes Political Editor Irish Daily Mail. 

On our Friday forum this week, after a historic week we will be discussing the latest developments on Palestine, the UK snap general election and a proposed ban to protests outside private homes. Joining Pat this morning was Hugh O’Connell  Political Editor, The Sunday Times Ireland, John Lahart TD  Fianna Fail TD for Dublin South West and also Lynn Boylan Sinn Fein Senator.  

Gareth Mullins will be talking us through roast salmon fillet with new potatoes, asparagus, peas and mint recipe prefect to try this weekend.

As we get ready to go to the polls we’ll be asking is Ireland’s local government system the weakest in Europe? We discuss this with Dr. Theresa Reidy Senior lecturer in the Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork and Co-editor of ‘Politics in the Republic of Ireland.

Student protests have raged across campuses across the globe, we speak to one of the protestors from the University of Chicago protests about why they’re protesting and their demands for the University to divest, to disclose, and to repair, and to stop their financial and political ties to Israel.Pat spoke to Christopher Lacovetti from the University of Chicago about why students in the US continue to protest.

An increase in obesity in pregnant women. We speak to Donal O’Shea HSE lead for Obesity about a study which says it’s increased drastically since 2013. 

Tensions are rising over Ireland recognition of the State of Palestine. We get the latest from Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

The FA Cup Final, Champions Cup and Hurling Championships all ahead this weekend. John Duggan looks ahead to the weekend of sport.

Kate Ashe Leonard has spent nearly six years travelling around the world with her partner. The pair have visited everywhere from The Galapagos Islands to French Polynesia. Kate spoke to Pat from their sailboat and home The Polaris.

Teachers in Fermoy’s overcrowded Educate Together school are being forced to teach their students in hallways and the staffroom. Joining Pat this morning was the Principal Toni Maguire of Fermoy Educate Together (FET) in Co Cork to explain their situation there for staff and students.

John Fardy takes a look at A Man in Full on Netflix for this week’s Boxed.

The Accelerate Green programme started in March 2022, when eight Irish companies were selected for the programme. Bord na Móna also launched a six-week pre-accelerator later that year to help nine climate-focused scale-ups sharpen their business ideas. Eight more companies were selected for the accelerator in February 2023.Joining Pat this morning live from Tullamore with thanks to Bord Na Mona was Sharon Doyle Head of HR & Corporate Affairs.

With the Local and European elections looming we hear from some local Councillors and a first-time candidate, all in search of a vote. Our panel with Pat today live from Tullamore with thanks to Bord na Mona was Cllr. Mark Hackett Green Party local election candidate, Cllr. Neil Feighery  Fine Gael local election candidate  and also  Aoife Masterson Sinn Fein local election candidate.  But first our reporter Josh Crosbie has been out around the streets of Tullamore asking the locals what they want to see from their politicians.

Revolut's new instant access savings account is expected to undercut custom from mainstream lenders. We get the details from Personal Financial Editor at the Irish Independent Charlie Weston.

We have some Ideas to get you out and about this weekend from Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator.

Ahead of the Champions Cup final this weekend, Cameron Hill takes a deep dive into French rugby.

Eight green innovation companies will participate in the Bord Na Mona Accelerate Green conference 2024, which will see government, industry and investment entities gather to tackle our future energy and sustainability challenges. Joining Pat live from Tullamore was John Reilly, Head of Renewable Energy.All with thanks to Bord Na Mona.

According to the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the hotel sector globally accounts for around 1 per cent of total carbon emissions and 12 per cent of the world's food waste. jo Linehan tells us how we can travel more sustainably.

Rishi Sunak has called a UK election for the 4th of July. We speak to George Parker Political Editor of the Financial Times about how the parties will fare in the election.

Papua New Guineans, have versions of genes that give them a strong immune system and also for survival at high altitudes that they got from Denisovans. Professor Luke O'Neill brought us all the details.

Dana Erlich, Israeli Ambassador to Ireland joined Pat live in studio to respond to the Government announcement that Ireland will recognise the state of Palestine .

Pedestrians are twice as likely to be hit by EVs, we hear this and more in our commuter slot with Conor Faughnan CEO at Royal Irish Automobile Club and transport commentator.  

Imagine buying your first home and within months the property next door is broken into by squatters, who won’t leave. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie tells us about a Dublin resident who is living this nightmare.

On this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman, we hear how climate change impacting on detection of submarines and how we want to be more sustainable with food, but don’t want to pay for it!All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

On Inside Hollywood Dee Reddy takes us through the best business films following the release of The Apprentice at Cannes

Taoiseach Simon Harris announced this morning that Ireland will formally recognise the state of Palestine. Pat was joined on the show by Tanaiste Michael Martin.

Ransom 79 is a new documentary about the last story that Charlie Bird worked on, will be released in cinemas across the country this Friday. Charlie's wife Claire Mould and Producer John Kelleher joined Pat in studio to discuss this new documentary.

Singapore airlines has confirmed there were four Irish passengers on board its flight from London which was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok due to severe turbulence. We discuss what happened with Kevin Byrne Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel and an airport safety and security expert.