The Pat Kenny Show

Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens  joined Pat with advice on what jobs to do in the garden in the next coming days.

On Inside Hollywood, from This is Spinal Tap to What we Do in the Shadows, we take a look at the best Mockumentaries  with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator.

Despite being declared a success, there are still Issues with the deposit/return scheme for some of the smaller industries. We speak to someone affected. Joining Pat this morning was Dean McGuiness, Managing Director for Premier Beers.

We get the latest from the former President’s hush money trial with Professor David Dunn  Professor of International Politics, at the University of Birmingham. 

Cabinet ministers were yesterday given a stark warning to rein in their spending or face a difficult budget in October. Paschal Donohoe, minister for public expenditure tells us more.

The Tanaiste Michael Martin and a small group of Irish journalists visited the Rafah border crossing yesterday.Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte was one of them. And despite Israel’s war causing the near total destruction of infrastructure in Gaza, killing over 34,000 people, Barry found out that many Palestinians, who had fled the region into Egypt, now want to return to the place they call home.He sent us this report from the Rafah Border crossing.

This week, Lochlainn Harte joins us with his newest music release the AI Pat Kenny song! Lochlainn Harte designed this song via AI about the show. Jess Kelly answered listeners technology questions.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

Energy price cuts are on the way – but what is the current state of the industry? Pat is joined by Professor in Energy Systems Engineering Aoife Foley to discuss.

Ads pulled, events cancelled and a growing divide: Author and Journalist Nathan Thrall joins us live from Israel to discuss his experience of writing about the conflict.

With a call for more divorce cases in the District Court, we ask why are members of the legal profession opposing it? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Keith Walsh Family Solicitor.

39% of adults say they’re not very aware or not aware at all of the signs and symptoms of sepsis, a further 24% are unsure. But sepsis requires urgent medical attention. Dr Martina Healy, Consultant Pediatric Intensivist at Crumlin Hospital and HSE Critical Care Lead joined Pat this morning on the show to give some guidance on what to look out for.

Has Donald Trump already violated his gag order in his hush money trial? Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with thejournal.ie brought us the latest on the trial in New York.

Experts at Rose Clinic are warning that the use of sunbeds can drastically increase the risk of skin cancer, even after one use. Pat was joined on the show by Dr Shane Redmond, Medical Director, Rose Clinic.

Today, the Taoiseach will issue an official state apology to the families of the Stardust victims. What would the families like to see and will there be a possibility of redress and a criminal inquiry? Speaking to Pat this morning was Antoinette Keegan, lost two sisters in Stardust, campaigned for the victims.

Our expert today was Margaret Barrett Managing Director, Mortgage Navigators who advised our listeners on mortgages and all you need to know about green mortgages.

Is it actually harder to find long lasting love these days, Stephanie Regan tells us how tech has changed romance.

The fab 50 best places to stay in Ireland. Pol O’ Conghaile Travel Editor, Irish Independent talks us through his list.All with thanks to Ryanair.

The World Health Organisation have raised concerns about the spread of bird flu to  humans. How serious a threat does it pose?  We spoke to Kingston Mills Professor of Experimental Immunology, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College Dublin.  

Cillian Murphy has won another award. This time on home turf. Over the weekend the IFTAS took place in the Royal Convention Centre in Dublin and will be on our TVS tonight on RTE 2 at 9.35. Henry McKean was there to capture the glitz and the glamour. With lots of familiar shining lights in film and TV. Henry sent this report,

It certainly wasn’t a quiet weekend in sport – Coventry and Manchester United entertained at Wembley yesterday while the GAA football and hurling championships hit another gear. We look back on a busy weekend of sport with Cathal Mulanney from Off The Ball.

Smaller class sizes primary pupils are projected to drop over the next 10 years. But what impact will that have on class sizes? To discuss Anton spoke to Deirdre O’Connor Deputy General Secretary of the INTO.

This week, Newstalk is partnering with Make-A-Wish Ireland to celebrate Wish Week. Join us all week as we talk to some incredible children and their courageous families, and hear how Make-A-Wish Ireland have been beacons of light for children facing the toughest battles of their lives. Speaking to Anton this morning Natasha, mum of Sydney who has STXBP1 encephalopathy. Sydney’s wish was to be a zookeeper which Make A Wish was able to make happen.Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. You can donate online at makeawish.ie/donate. 

The Garda Representative Conference begins this evening. President Brendan O’Connor joined Anton to discuss what’s expected to be discussed, what motions are likely to be voted upon and the impact of the Justice Minister no-show.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in the studio today was Mary Seery Kearney Fine Gael Senator for Dublin, Cathal Berry Independent TD for Kildare South and Kevin Doyle Group Head of News, Independent.ie & Executive Editor - Irish Independent.

Israel has conducted air strikes on Iran overnight but is their room for cautious optimism about a de-escalation in hostilities? We discuss with Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science  and Author of the book ISIS: A history 

We get the latest on Dublin City Council’s commitment to ensuring there is to be a full-size playing pitch at Marrowbone Lane in Dublin 8 with JJ O'Mahony Sporting Liberties Chairperson.

Andrew Henderson Global citizen, CEO and Founder of Nomad Capitalist explains global citizenship and how to acquire it.

Ryan Dolan , Chairperson of Roscommon Comhairle na Noig, talks about the impact of school stress on young people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.