The Pat Kenny Show

We discuss a new book that breaks down Irelands most beautiful outdoor swimming spots for people of all swimming abilities. Pat spoke to its authors Maureen McCoy and Paul McCambridge. 

The sun was shining all weekend so is it time for a springtime relationship reset? Stephanie Regan joined Pat to discuss.

In a new series on the show 'Charged' we look at all aspects of EV car, bike and scooters in our society today. In the first part today we ask is the Lithium battery in EV cars a new kind of fire challenge? To discuss with Pat was Paul Christensen Professor of Pure and Applied Electrochemistry and Newcastle University.

We cross over to Sweden where reporter Henry McKean will fill us in on all the drama from Eurovision 2024.

An Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Pat in studio to talk about immigration issues, the Eurovision, selling cigarettes banned for under 21s, and new grants for retail and hospitality businesses.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was  Jennifer Bray Political Correspondent, The Irish Times, Paul Murphy TD People Before Profit TD and Janet Horner Green Party Councillor for Dublin North Inner City.

Hero delivery driver Caio Benicio  is set to run in the upcoming elections for Fianna Fail. Caio joined Pat in studio this morning.

Widespread protests ahead of the Israeli performance in Malmo. Pat spoke to Henry who is in Malmo and also by Eurovision expert Matthew Joyce.

May 6th to 10th marks asthma awareness week in Ireland which aims to spread awareness of the respiratory condition and its preventative measures.  Pat was joined on the show by Prof Marcus Butler, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at St Vincent’s Hospital and also by Edel Abberton who is living with asthma.

Sunny skies are expected this weekend, with the highest temperatures set to range from 15 to 22 degrees before turning more unsettled from Sunday onwards. Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather gave us a weather update.

Nearing the finish line in the Premier League and a feast in the GAA. Kathleen McNamee joined Pat to look ahead to the weekend of sport.

Neven Maguire talks us through sticky beef skewers with mustard mayonnaise and tomato salad A perfect dish for the weekend ahead.

What has the EU response to Rafah been? And has there been progress in Europe on recognizing Palestine as a state. Pat discusses this with Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent Euronews and also Paul Rogers and Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.

Clear evidence of the benefits AI is bringing in weather forecasting, chemistry and the first randomised control trial that it saves lives. All to discuss with Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.

A motley crew of podcasters descend on the town of Bodkin in an attempt to solve the mystery of three missing people but as they start to dig into the story, they get a lot more than they bargained for. Bodkin is the Netflix series brought to you by none other than Higher Ground, the Obamas production company.Joining Pat this morning was David Wilmot and Chris Walley, who star in Bodkin.

Just hours after a major operation to remove tents of asylum seekers along the Grand Canal, tents reappeared in the area and there have been reports of tensions between residents and migrants. We get the latest from Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent at the Irish Daily Mail.

Kyren Wilson became the 2024 World Snooker Champion at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield on Monday evening, and he’ll be hoping to avoid becoming the latest victim of the ‘Crucible Curse’ in next years’ tournament. Off The Ball’s Shane Hannon joined Pat in studio to chat about the very best in ‘sporting curses'.

Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator brings us some great suggestions of what to get up to this weekend coming.

Trump and Stormy in court, temper tantrums in the House and worms ate part of Robert Kennedys brain. We find out what’s going on in the US with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

US President Joe Biden yesterday warned he would stop supplying weapons if Israel attacks Rafah in Southern Gaza. We get the latest from Duncan Bullivant CEO of the Henderson Risk Group.

What can we do individually to affect climate change? And are we doing enough? We speak to Sue Murphy, Newstalk’s Own and also Oisin Coughlan, Director of Friends of the Earth Ireland,

Murder at Lordship; A new book looks at the murder of detective garda Adrian Donohue in January 2013. Pat is joined by the authors to discuss the case, the international manhunt that took place and the longest criminal murder trial in the history of the Irish state. In studio was Robin Schiller,  Irish Independent Journalist  and also  Pat Marry Former detective inspector, Senior Investigating Officer.  

 May is skin cancer awareness month, We hear the signs and symptoms you should look out for in this prevalent illness with Professor Niki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology.

One on four people would be willing to receive 60 euro less a week in their state pension if it meant they could retire 6 years earlier. We get reaction from Paul Merriman CEO Fairstone Ireland.

From Bertie Ahearn to Michael D Higgins there’s very few people gift grub hasn’t featured. Mario Rosenstock joined Pat in studio to chat about 25 years of radio gold.  

On Inside Hollywood, the kids are all alright. We hear about the child actors who have done well in Tinseltown with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator.

May is the ideal time to sow a new lawn. Repair existing lawn patches or plant summer flowering garden wildflower patch for Pollinators. Paraic Horkan brings us all the gardening tips and advice.

US President Joe Biden's administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel in opposition to apparent moves by the Israelis to invade Rafah. We get the latest with Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.  

Immature, under-resourced and hardly considered, three new reports on RTE leave much to be desired. We discuss the findings with Aisling Moloney  Political Correspondent at the Irish Daily Mail. 

This week in the Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman explains how small prompts can help change our food waste habits and orangutans using medicinal plants to heal wounds.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Ireland made history last night, with the first non binary act to perform in Eurovision.  Bambie Thug has made it it into the finals and we go to Malmo for the celebrations with Henry McKean.

Growing numbers are in favour of checkpoints at the border of Northern Ireland. To discuss further Pat spoke to John O’Brennan Professor of European Politics, Maynooth University  and also Deirdre Heenan Professor of Social Policy, Ulster University. 

Apple is holding its first product event of the year today and Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning to preview it. All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

An abducted child, a mother accused, and a skeptical detective all await readers in the next installment of John Connolly’s Charlie Parker series. John Connolly joined Pat this morning to chat about the new book 'Instruments Of Darkness'.

Bryan Dobson joined RTE in 1987 and has been one of their leading news broadcasters ever since. From Six One to the News at 1, he’s been an integral part of news media in Ireland. On Friday, Bryan presented his last radio show on RTE and he joined Pat to talk about his retirement and new plans.

Today in the UK, MP's will be told of a massive data breach involving The Ministry of Defence. It follows a big weekend of politics with the results of the local elections proving grim for the Conservatives.For more on this Pat was joined on the show by George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times.

The number of asylum seekers who’ve arrived in Ireland in the first four months of this year has increased by 95% when compared to the same period last year. Figures from the Department of Justice show that up until the end of April this year 7,080 people applied for international protection here (3628 asylum seekers arrived here in the first four months of 2023).Meanwhile there are over 80 tents pitched along the Grand Canal in Dublin where asylum seekers are sleeping rough. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joined us from the area this morning.Pat was also joined on the show to discuss the situation further by Mannix Flynn, Independent Dublin City Councillor.

The first Eurovision semi-final takes place tonight with Ireland performing 7th. It’s against the backdrop of the Israel Gaza conflict however which has caused the atmosphere around Eurovision to be a little different this year. Our report Henry McKean is live now from Sweden.

A ceasefire in Gaza was a possibility yesterday but it was over before it started. We speak to Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University about what happened.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning live from The Shelbourne Hotel was Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Fein T.D. for Dub Mid-West. Spokesperson on Housing, Local Govt & Heritage, Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions & Insurance and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown and also Sinead O'Carroll Editor at The Journal.ie.

Vegan chef and author Holly White talks to Pat about why self-love can be applied to the foods you eat and what a vegan lifestyle is like in 2024.

Do we need a new anti-smoking strategy? Professor John Crowne Medical Oncologist and Former Senator, talks to us about the impact of vaping and why and how we stop smoking. 

Will there be a possibility of a ceasefire in the Middle East? Scott Lucas, Professor and political analyst, Clinton institute, University College Dublin joined Pat on the show to discuss.

Author Jo Spain joined Pat on the show as we broadcasted live from The Shelbourne Hotel to chat about her new book 'The Trial'.

JP Kavanagh is the General Manager of The Shelbourne “The Shelbourne could be described as Ireland's front door for nearly 200 years. It's where Ireland comes to celebrate". JP shares with us some of his most magical memories in this historic hotel.

The UK local elections begin today and to discuss what might the results bring Pat was joined on the show by former private secretary to Margaret Thatcher Caroline Slocock.

Russian disinformation is resulting in an EU probe for META. Pat discusses this with Dr David Robert Grimes  Disinformation Expert and author.

On this week’s Boxed, John Fardy will take a look at the Netflix phenomenon, Baby Reindeer. The story of a comedian and the complicated relationship with his stalker.

How did an influx of British pop stars in the early 80’s kick-start a cultural transformation in Ireland? Well all is detailed in a new book Tax, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll and its author Damian Corless joined Pat in studio today.

Beyond the world of our 'regular' sports like football, rugby and golf, lies a realm of the wacky and wonderful sports that you may, or may not, have heard of. Off The Ball's Shane Hannon talk us through some of them.