The Pat Kenny Show

Fears have been raised that petrol and diesel prices could be heading for 2 euro a litre. We hear why with Charlie Weston Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent.

Kerry v Cork in the football, Clare v Limerick in the hurling, World Championship in Snooker, the Chinese Grand Prix, the FA cup – just some of the highlights from Sport this weekend. Kathleen McNamee joins us to preview the weekend of sport.

43 years on from the stardust tragedy, finally justice for the families but what next for them? And we speak to one man who was there and survived that tragic night. Joining Pat this morning was Sean Reinhardt who is a survivor of the Stardust tragedy and told Pat of that horrific night and aftermath. Also speaking to Pat on the verdict yesterday was Christine Bohan Deputy Editor, TheJournal.ie & Executive Producer of the Stardust Podcast.

More trouble on the streets of Dublin as the council look at closing off another laneway on Ormond Quay due to anti-social behaviour. We speak to Kieran Rose a former Dublin City Planner with reaction to these plans.

The spring Covid-19 booster jab on offer to at-risk groups from next week. We get more details Dr Lucy Jessop  Director of the HSE National Immunisation Office.

We hear some fun suggestions for what to get up to this weekend with Eadoin Fitzmaurice, Food and Travel Content Creator  

Dr Anthony Fauci joined us on the show to discuss his career as the Former Chief Medical Advisor to the President of United States.

Jo Linehan takes a deep dive into the history of Earth Day and tells us what we can do to support and mark the sustainable event.

Immigration reforms may increase fines and impose stricter rules onto airlines to verify passengers' documents when flying into Ireland. Newstalk Chief Reporter Barry Whyte gave Bobby more details on this new additional to the reforms.

With high profile business man and horserace owner JP McManus back in the news we take a look at his career with Shane Hannon Producer with Off The Ball.

Fiona Brennan Therapist, Author & Founder of The Positive Habit joins Bobby to talk about her new book, Sleep Well – 8 habits to help you fall asleep stay sleep and wake up refreshed.

We hear what the “phased” return to normal Leaving Cert results, post the pandemic means for the students sitting the exam.  All to discuss with Briab Mooney Guidance Counsellor and Irish Times Education Columnist.

It is planting season for hanging baskets and patio planters. Paraic Horkan tells us more on this week's gardening slot.

Trailblazer referee Joy Neville joins Pat to talk about her groundbreaking career, why she is hanging up her whistle and what she expects the future of rugby officiating to look like.

Where do parents draw the line on posting images of their child online? Josh Crosbie has been speaking to parents and experts for this report.

The days are getting longer and hopefully warmer, with domestic and international travel plans on our mind we look at the challenges facing the tourism industry in Ireland. Joining Pat this morning was Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier, Adrian Cummins, Restaurant Association of Ireland and Travel Journalist Eoghan Corry.

With the release of the Amy Winehouse biopic, we take a look at some of the best music biopics that have hit cinema screens with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural Commentator

Professor of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin Luke O’Neill talks us through how climate change can impact your health and provides some solutions for helping it. 

Author Henry Hemmings joins Pat to talk about his brand new book on Northern Ireland. It's based on a true story and it's called Four Shots in the Night 

More than a third of the great apes living in Africa are under threat from the booming demand for minerals that are the critical to the creation of green energy technologies like electric cars. Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland brings us the details.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

here is an on-going shortage of Taxi drivers with significant and unnecessary barriers to entry it, transport consultant Conor Faughnan will explain that and the other challenges facing the industry. 

A spate of public beatings and arson attacks in the West Dublin area has local gardai concerned these attacks are in retaliation for the shooting that took place in the area on Christmas Eve. Cormac O’Keeffe, Security Correspondent with the Irish Examiner brought Pat the latest.

Instagram to crack down on teen extortion. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly explained the details.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

Men and style. We hear how you can have some basics in your spring and summer wardrobe with Aoife Duncian Founder of The Stylebob.

Five years after Notre Dame burned down, the building project is on track with the cathedral set to reopen on December 8th .John Lichfield Paris based journalist reports on the progress of the rebuild.

Ten Years to Save the West, Liz Truss memoir is released today. TRT World Presenter Enda Brady joins us to talk us through the biggest shocks revealed in the book.

Joining Pat this morning was Abigail Dean author of Day One, a fictional examination of what happens to a community following a gun attack in a school.

One year of the war in Sudan, we discuss the worst displacement crisis in history with Irish Times Correspondent and Author Sally Hayden.

As tensions continue in Middle East, Scott Lucas Political Analyst and Professor at the Clinton Institute UCD joined Pat discuss the latest situation in Iran.

Ireland’s planning system has been called into question after comments made by the Governor of the Central Bank. We asked is our planning system too slow? To discuss with Pat was Conor Skehan Environment & Planning Consultant & Former Head of planning and Environment Department at TU Dublin and also Claire McManus RIAI Housing Spokesperson & Director JFOC Architects. 

Pharmacies closed late at night, why does this happen? How does it take the influx of care when GPs recommend going to a pharmacy and do the pharmacies have capacity? We discuss with Sheena Mitchell Pharmacist at Milltown Totalhealth pharmacy and health advocate at WonderCare.ie .

Ireland’s tooth fairy Bronagh Keane was our expert this morning and had some advice for those who have dental anxiety. 

Pat was joined on the show by Emma Donoghue of Room and The Pull of the Stars to talk about her brand new play.

Scheffler takes home the green jacket at Augusta, Ireland thrash Wales in the Six Nations and Dublin dominate against Meath – Kathleen McNamee looks back on the weekend of sport.

We get an update on the situation in Israel following Iran’s attack on Saturday. It follows a call by the UN General Secretary for countries to ‘step back from the brink’.Pat was joined on the show by Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

The first Career Fair for Emergency Services & Military Personnel looking to change careers, comes to Dublin on Thursday. We get all the details from Stephen Moore, Founder of Out of the Blue Training and Former Garda .

Thousands affected as VHI phases out popular health insurance plans to ‘simplify’ offerings. How will this effect customers? We asked Dermot Goode from Total Health cover.ie a Lockton company.

There are calls for more train services to be provided for the people of Co. Louth Drogheda and Dundalk are the largest towns in Ireland and are continually growing in population. Locals want existing rail networks to be utilised.  Our reporter Josh Crosbie reports for us.

On our Friday Forum this week, we look at Simon Harris’ first week as Taoiseach plus Ireland’s entry into the controversial EU Migrant Pact. This week joining Pat was Jim O’Callaghan Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Bay South, Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training, The Communications Clinic  and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein Senator for Dublin

Pat delves into the life and controversies of OJ Simpson following his recent passing. Filmmaker and producer David Blake Knox joins us to recount his personal experiences working with Simpson, offering unique insights into the troubled legacy of the American football star and actor.

There is a new requirement for all Gardaí to conduct 30 minutes of road policing daily. Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy Rae, joins Pat to debate whether this change is sufficient for improving road safety.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to reveal the secrets behind making a scrumptious chicken and tiger prawn pad thai. Get ready to spice up your cooking skills with tips straight from a culinary master!

Mother Ailish and daughter Keely share their unique story of attending college together through Dublin's adult educational supports for lifelong learning. Pat talks to them about how they overcame educational struggles and what this experience has meant for their family bond.

As Ireland work with Spain and others to build support for recognition of Palestine, Dana Erlich, Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland joins Pat in studio

Kathleen McNamee, Digital Producer for Off the Ball, joins Pat for an overview of this weekend's sport highlights.

Caroline Flack's family has expressed that they still have "unanswered questions" following the decision by the Metropolitan Police to re-examine the charges against the late star. Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter, joins Pat to provide the most recent developments from the UK.If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this discussion, The Samaritans can be reached at freephone 116123

Dublin City Council faces criticism for overlooking the needs of individuals with disabilities following their announcement that cars and vans will be prohibited from accessing parts of the north and south quays starting in early August. Businesses have expressed concerns about how this will affect their customers and delivery operations. Our correspondent, Emma Tyrrell, brings Pat the details from the quays

Teacher shortages, unfinished school buildings, a lack of places – education in Ireland has it’s issues at the moment, but what is being done to improve things? Pat is joined by Norma Foley, Minister for Education of Ireland ahead of the Fianna Fáil ard fheis later today.

In this week's Boxed, John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime, talks to Pat about about the new documentary on Apple TV, "Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces."

Boeing has been hit after a new whistleblower raises safety concerns. Joining Pat to discuss is Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety & Security Expert.