The Pat Kenny Show

Pulitzer prize winning poet Paul Muldoon joined Pat in studio ahead of his brand new Irish tour.

An Irish fishing body are warning that the government isn't negotiating on behalf of Irish fishermen. Speaking to Pat this morning was Aodh O’Donnell  Aodh O’Donnell CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation as the urge Government to prevent ‘crazy’ deal that could grant Iceland access to Irish fishing waters.

With Nepalese authorities introducing a new protocol compelling climbers to carry their faeces with them on Mount Everest. Pat about the somewhat less edifying aspects of summiting the world’s highest peak with Johnny Ward of One Step Forward and who was the 1st person to complete Ultimate Explorer's Grand Slam.

Simon Harris give FG a boost of energy as he takes over as leader. What can he bring to the party as he takes on the leadership role. Pat spoke to John Lee Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland.

A new UN resolution on AI promises to start a new wave of action on countries ability to safeguard human rights, protect personal data and monitor ai for risks. However there have been mixed reactions amongst experts as to what it will actually achieve.To discuss further Pat spoke to Elizabeth Farries  Director of Digital Policy.ie & Assistant Professor at UCD and also Barry O’Sullivan Professor of AI at University College Cork.

All eyes remain on Russia following Moscow's terrorist attack. With the latest on the attack and aftermath Pat was joined by Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science  and Author of the book ISIS: A History.

We look back on the big stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Peadar Tobin Leader of Aontú, Fionnan Sheehan Ireland Editor the Irish Independent and Emer Currie Fine Gael Senator for Dublin.  

Beautiful homes at affordable prices the northern Ireland housing market. Henry makes takes a look around at the market in Northern Ireland and reports for us.

We speak with the owner of the leading independent jeweller in Northern Ireland so good in fact that they featured in Game of Thrones. Joining Pat live from Ballygally Castle Hotel with thanks to Discover Northern Ireland was Brona Steenson, owner of Steenson Jewellers. 

The beauty of Northern Ireland: The Gobbins Cliffwalk takes you through time and the elements. It's visited by thousands of people every year looking to learn about the fascinating history in Northern Ireland. We learn all about it from tour guide Philip Hoy.

A real treat this week from Gareth Mullins, Buttermilk Cajun chicken burger with red cabbage slaw and blue cheese crème fraiche.

The start of the women’s Six Nations this weekend and John O’Shea’s first game in charge, Kathleen McNamee joined us for a preview of the sports this weekend.

How far away are we from it? What would be the reception to it, both sides of the border? Pat was joined live from the Ballygally Castle Hotel by Belfast based journalist Amanda Ferguson and Professor of Social Policy at the University of Ulster Deirdre Heenan.

The ARC Fashion Show takes place on Thursday, 28th March at the RDS Concert Hall. To hear more about the night and the work of the ARC Cancer Support Centres Pat was joined on the show by Helen Cody, Fashion Designer and ARC Angel and also Marian McNamara, Financial Advisor and ARC Angel too.

John Simpson BBC World Affairs Editor reacts on Putin’s tzar like control of Russia.

Tn the foot of the Taoiseach's announcement yesterday, Off The Ball's Shane Hannon is with us to discuss some of the more surprising and out-of-the-blue sporting exits and retirements over the years.

Luke fills us in on all the latest news from a big immunology conference in Killarney. 

Actor Tom Vaughan Lawlor joins Pat to talk about his new Netflix drama film, The Beautiful Game, which will have a global release on Netflix on March 29th.

Reality TV Star from Below Deck Sailing Yacht  Daisy Kelliher will be in studio to discuss her experience starring in the show.

In our disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes cancer researcher and physicist,  we look at the viral clip that claims an Irish school has forced children to read the Koran or be suspended.

Who will the next leader be and what caused the resignation? We’ll discuss with the opposition. Talking to Pat this morning was Daniel McConnell – Editor of the Business Post and also Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South.

Don't overfill your kettle or leave the fridge open, Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  shares some simple energy saving tips for around the house as part of Newstalk Goes Green.With thanks to SSE Airtricity, to find out more about Generation Green Home Upgrade, see sseairtricity.com. 

We discuss why we are having our first babies older than almost anyone else in the world with Dr Mary Wingfield Clinical Lead for fertility treatment at the HSE. 

On Inside Hollywood this week, We discuss I The Medallion, Wild Mountain Thyme and Far and Away with Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator.

Finance expert Paul Merriman will tell us about income protection and other must-have financial protection products.

Architect Hugh Wallace talks reviving and restoring houses ahead of the new series of Great House Revival this weekend.

Ahead of daffodil day we spook to Dr. Luke Jones, Researcher at Systems Biology Ireland in University College Dublin and Senior Researcher of the Year Award at the 2024 Irish Cancer Society Research Awards about his award-winning research into childhood leukemia.Also joining Ivan was Deirdre O'Raw a ovarian cancer survivor, member of the Defence Forces and patient participant in Irish Cancer Society funded research project.

With the aid situation worsening in Gaza, we speak to the Israeli Ambassador in studio about thousands who are at risk of famine .

Road deaths are on the rise in 2024 we ask why with Conor Faughnan transport consultant and CEO of the RIAC.  

We find out why we get such a buzz from coffee and we discuss lab made palm oil in this weeks Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.Green Scene is with thanks to AIB Ireland.

It’s one of Irelands fastest growing religions, but you won’t see its congregations in churches. With ever more industrial estates, shops and even cinemas being turned into places of worship, can heaven really be found on the highstreet?  Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden finds out.

The Fine Gael exodus continues. We discuss the future of the party with Hugh O'Connell Deputy Political Editor, Irish Independent.

Sky Stream, Virgin Media player and Vodafone TV play. Ciara O’Brien Irish Times business and technology journalist gave us some suggestions for TV streaming options.

Trump unable to post bond covering his civil fraud judgement while the Taoiseach makes his way back from Washington, but will his speech have any impact? We get all the news stateside with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

The Blame Game – Why do we like to blame others rather than look at ourselves? Stephanie Regan joined Ivan on the show to discuss it through.

Nearly three out of four parents are unable to secure places for their children at Ireland’s most oversubscribed second-level schools.  We get the latest on this with Carl O'Brien Editor of The Irish Times.

Adults attending routine checkups are to be asked about measles vaccinations by GPs. Dr Lucy Jessop Director of public health, National Immunisation Office with the HSE gave Ivan the details.

We hear about some city and sun break ideas for the Easter Break with Michelle Jackson  travel journalist.

China’s most popular Whiskey Influencer is an Irishman. Dillon King Known as LaoJin spoke to Ivan on the show about his unique job.

The IMNDA has announced a new programme for caregivers that will run from this coming 5th March to 9th April. The programme, which has been funded through the Charlie Bird Development Fund, has been designed in the wake of a survey conducted by the IMNDA and MND Scotland which found that the majority of carers of people with MND in Ireland did not feel they were able to take time out to look after themselves while caring for their loved one.Ivan spoke to Naomi Fitzgibbon, Director of Nursing IMNDA and also Jennifer Estevez who is a caregiver.

After five months of war those living in Israel are suffering from famine conditions, a new report has confirmed.  Ivan spoke to Peter Power Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland on the situation there.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this morning on the show was Neasa Hourigan TD here  Green Party TD for Dublin Central, John Drennan Political Reporter, Daily Mail Group and Senator Gerard Craughwell Independent Senator.  

The Russians head to the polls for the presidential election with a pre-determined win for Putin. We get the latest from Scott Lucas, Professor of US Politics at the Clinton Institute  UCD. 

Tom Coleman, Sleep Expert, Host of The Sleep & Health Podcast give us tips on getting a good night sleep.

As part of Newstalk Goes Green we’re looking at SSE Airtricity's new Generation Home Upgrade. Stuart Hobbs Director of SSE Airtricity Energy Services Ireland talks to Anton about what it means, what renewables can go into your home and why it's so important. With thanks to SSE Airtricity, to find out more about Generation Green Home Upgrade, see sseairtricity.com.

This week, Gary O’Hanlon talks us through how to cook an Irish classic Coddle, a perfect dish for St Patrick's weekend.

A busy sporting few days ahead. John Duggan brings us a preview of Cheltenham Gold Cup,  Gordon D’Arcy, former Irish rugby player looks ahead to this weekend's Six Nation's Game and Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball   looks ahead to all the other sports happening this weekend. 

We get the latest details from yesterday’s dramatic drug arrests in West Cork with Liz Dunphy Journalist with The Irish Examiner.

St. Patrick's weekend is upon us, We speak to two people who got Irish citizenship about what being Irish means to them. Joining Anton on the show was Zak Moradi Former Leitrim Hurler and also Pete Wedderburn AKA Pete the Vet.

A study into the use of pornography among young Irish adults has found 64% of young men use online pornography while for young women its 13%. Men who access pornography are said to be less satisfied with their lives, have more depressive symptoms and a poorer self-image. We discuss these findings with Professor Emer Smyth, Research Professor at the ERSI & one of the authors of this report and also Dr Richard Hogan Psychotherapist  and Author.