The Pat Kenny Show

The five main pillars of health are checking yourself, diet, sleep, exercise and orgasms - that's according to Laura Dowling, AKA The Fabulous Pharmacist, who joins Pat to explain why we are so bad at discussing sex!

Michael O’Farrell, Journalist and Author joins Pat to discuss his new book, 'Fugitive: The Michael Lynn Story - The True Story of the Epic Hunt to Bring One of Ireland's Most Notorious Fugitives to Justice.'

Shane Hannon, OTB Producer joins Pat to discuss stories of the most fascinating sporting animals.

Professor Luke O’Neill talks to Pat about the latest on driverless cars.

RTÉ is cracking down on staff and presenters receiving gifts – anything worth over €100 should be refused. Ellen Coyne, Irish Independent Journalist joins Pat to discuss.

There are more cars on the roads yet fewer Gardai policing them – is this the cause behind our increased fatalities? Joining Pat to discuss is Brendan O’Connor, President of the Garda Representative Association, and Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant & CEO of the RIAC.

Paddy Cullivan joins Pat to talk about his shows including "I can't believe it's not Ireland" which imagines what a United Ireland might look like – the Metro built, a new anthem and a new capital city.

There are growing numbers of people getting their skincare education from social media. In particular, TikTok trends are growing but is the information provided safe? Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists joins Pat to give her take on some of these trends.

Members of the European Parliament have given their approval to an overhauled migration system, which has been advocated by the pro-European political centre. This revised system is aimed at diminishing irregular arrivals and aims to counteract the advances made by far-right factions in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary election in June. To delve deeper into this topic, Pat is joined by Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail MEP for Ireland South.

It’s rose time in the garden and Paraic Horkan has loads of advice for planting some lovely roses in your garden.

All's fair in love & war – or is it? We’ll talk to Senior Family Mediator Michelle Browne and author about modern day divorces.

The Trial of 27 people charge in connection with the worldwide Panama Papers money laundering commenced on Monday. We get the latest from Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s annual fundraising day, 65 Roses Day, which is taking place on Friday, April 12th. We speak to a mother who is advocating for her son. Joining Pat on the show was Louise Dowling is Mum to Aaron who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Aaron carries two rare CF gene mutations. This means that Aaron is considered part of the 10% of the CF population who is not eligible for access to life- changing modulator drug therapies. Also joining Louise was Professor Paul McNally is an Associate Professor of Paediatrics in Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) in Dublin. He is a consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine and Director of Research and Innovation in Children’s Health Ireland.

Beyonce is inspiring everyone to keep it country. We look at the best small town America films in this week's 'Inside Hollywood' with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.

No medical aid, no food, no hope. To hear about the conditions on the Gaza Strip Pat spoke to Tess Ingram, UNICEF spokesperson who is currently in Rafah.

The woman who made it happen. Pat was joined on the show by Sam McAlister, the producer who organised the interview with Prince Andrew for Newsnight.

In this week's Green Scene. Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland will look at how trees might be responsible for a local cooling trend in the eastern US.All with thanks to AIB.

A number of criminals and sex offenders have changed their names to hide their identities and past. We discuss with Peadar Toibin, Meath West TD and Leader of Aontu. 

An Irish actress has said she had to flee the United States after being targeted by a stalker in Hollywood who planted a tracking device on her car. Aine O’Neill, who is originally from Dublin, is one of three plaintiffs who are taking a class action lawsuit against Apple over the sale of AirTags.Intended to allow people to find objects like their keys or laptops, there have been dozens of cases in the US where the trackers have been misused in sinister stalking incidents.Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been looking at the details of the lawsuit, while Aine O’Neill has told him that she had to eventually leave America because Apple would not disable the AirTag that was being used by a stalker to track her movements…

This week on the show Jess Kelly takes a look at the autopilot lawsuit involving Tesla. Also Jess answers listeners tech queries.

Catherine Rabess Author of the 30 plan, Specialist Dietician and NHS clinical lead is encouraging people to add diversity to their diet to improve gut health. She explained to Pat how and why.

Many families are back from their Easter holidays but have you ever considered what our getaways might look like in the future? Well with some people 'flight- shaming' others for going abroad and with attractions constantly changing, where will be the destinations of tomorrow?  Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been finding out what holidays will be like in the future: 

The family of a soldier killed in the 1974 Guildford pub bombing have been told by UK police that they have a new "viable line of inquiry" but will not be investigating because of the new Legacy Bill. Pat was joined by Richard O’Rawe to discuss the implications of the Legacy Bill.

Smartphones, social media and school are huge anxiety triggers for kids today. We discuss with Mary O'Kane Author of 'Anxious Children In An Anxious World'. 

The first measures of Dublin City’s new transport plan has been announced and it’s to the dismay of many. We discuss the introduction of bus gates with Brian Caulfield. Professor in Transport, Trinity College Dublin. 

Our expert today was Dermot Goode from Total Health Cover.ie brings us tips and advice on getting the best health cover for you and your family members.

A new RTE Series about the women’s football Premier Division in Ireland airs tonight, Pat was joined on the show by producer of the documentary Jennifer Healy Producer at Mind The Gap Films  and manager of champions Peamount United James O’Callaghan.

This week marks 10 years of the Wild Atlantic Way. Pol O’Conghaile tells us how it was dreamt up, and what’s changed.Travel with Pol is with thanks to Ryanair.

Paul McGinley, professional golfer and Sky Sports commentator will preview the Masters.

Man U and Liverpool drew in Old Trafford and Ireland Women’s Football confirmed to play two EURO 2025 qualifiers in the Aviva Stadium. Phil Egan from Off The Ball looks back on the weekend of sport.

Vague commitments, balancing acts and little mention of the coalition: We take a look at at the rapid rise of incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris with Pat Leahy Political Editor at the Irish Times.

"Absolute disgrace” Dereliction in Drogheda. Campaigners say more than 100 vacant buildings in Drogheda. Our reporter Josh Crosbie took a visit Drogheda to see what is going on.

Israel have pulled out all troops from Southern Gaza. With Sunday marking 6 months at war, is it a sign of an ease in conflict, or a strategic rest ? We get the latest from Duncan Bullivant CEO Henderson Group, International Risk Advisory.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. This week joining Pat was Pippa Hackett  Minister of State for Land Use & Biodiversity, Louise O’Reilly TD  Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Central and Christina Finn Political Editor, of the Journal.ie.

Gary O’Hanlon will be talking us through Braised Shank of Achill Mountain Lamb with Root Vegetable Espagnole.

We hear about a fascinating opera which explores the events of the Monaghan Asylum Soviet in 1919. Joining Pat on the show was Michael Gallen Writer and Composer of 'Elsewhere'.

We discuss the rising tensions between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor at WSHU in New York.

Ireland will face France tonight as they kick off their qualifying campaign for the 2025 World Cup. Cameron Hill Digital Producer with Off the Ball looks at that and the rest of the weekend’s sport.

As the trolley crisis continues in University Hospital Limerick the Minister for Health has called on consultants to step up and do their part to fix the overcrowding issue. So why aren’t consultants taking up the public only consultant contract? To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Peter O’Rourke Retired Orthopedic Surgeon.   

British police have launched an investigation into the WhatsApp "honey trap" scandal engulfing Westminster after a formal complaint from a serving MP. We get the details from Enda Brady TRT World Presenter.

Are you at a loss for plans this weekend? Well, if you’re looking for comedy, dancing and some 18+ performances, then the Dublin Burlesque Festival might just be for you. Newstalk’s Sarah Madden has been ingratiating herself into the Irish Burly community and she sent us this report.

As the Ard Fheis takes place this weekend, join us as we discuss the upcoming cabinet reshuffle and what’s in store for Fine Gael ?Speaking to Pat ahead of the Ard Fheis was Neale Richmond Minister of State with responsibility for Business, Employment & Retail. Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown.

Chef, Conor Spacey gives us tips for all the ways in which we can reduce our household food waste. 

We speak to a woman who has suffered 3 miscarriages and is asking for more research into the area. Emily Duffy joins us to tell us her story. 

Forensic Science Ireland has recently opened a brand new 100-million-euro lab, the most advanced in Europe yet.  Pat was joined on the show by Chris Enright Director General of Forensic Science Ireland to tell us about the new lab.

Comments from Man United & France defender Raphael Varane this week: Varane believes heading the ball has 'damaged' his body would you let your kids head a football? Or play contact sport? We discuss this with Shane Hannon Producer from Off The Ball.

Doctors spreading medical misinformation and Havana syndrome back in the news. All to discuss in our weekly disinformation slot with  David Robert Grimes Scientist, broadcaster, and author of the Irrational Ape. 

An old set of Victorian toilets hidden under a waterfall in a Dublin park could be getting a new lease of life. The public bathrooms in Palmerston Park are one of dozens of so-called “public conveniences” built since the 18-hundreds that have since closed. Emma Tyrrell has been speaking to locals about the old toilets and their potential future use.

A study shows that the cost of having a United Ireland could amount to at least 20 billion euro a year. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Ben Lowry  and also Deputy Editor of the Belfast Newsletter and also Professor John Doyle Vice President for Research in Dublin City University. 

1 in 10 people are thought to have a morbid fear of flying, in some cases keeping them off planes altogether, we get advice on how to conquer that fear with Kevin Byrne Retired Lieutenant Colonel & Airport Safety and Security Expert.