The Pat Kenny Show

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.

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

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

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 .

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

We look at off-beat Netflix comedy Louder Milk in this weeks 'Boxed@ with John Fardy.

In the world of sport, a lead late on, down the back straight, or in a final round doesn’t always mean things are home and hosed. Shane Hannon from Off The Ball is with us to walk us through the greatest sporting collapses of all time.

US House passes bill to force TikTok owner ByteDance to divest or face US ban , We get the latest from Larry Donnelly University of Galway Law Lecturer. Political columnist with Journal.ie.

Bitcoin has reached an all-time high price of 67 thousand euro, but is the risk worth the reward?  Anton discussed this with Joe Lynam, Business Editor for Newstalk.

Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College  tells Anton what our dog can teach us about our health.

As part of Newstalk goes green Jo Linehan explains digital cleanup day and tells us the importance of a digital detox

Gardaí will be out in force this weekend to ensure we all have a safe Bank Holiday. Our reporter Sheila Naughton went out on patrol this week to get an idea of what drivers can expect.

Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology Professor Niki Ralph discusses skin cancer and what we can do to avoid it.

Paraic Horkin tells us why Mid March is the perfect time to get planting your summer fruits.

Simple ways to get your steps in: New studies show that just 2,200 steps a day can slash your risk of an early death Personal Trainer, Sports Nutritionist and Author of “The Keane Edge” 

Motor insurance is on the rise, we’ll find out why with Conor Faughnan, Ceo of the RIAC and Transport Commentator.  

Ever wondered why humans don’t have tails? Well a new study suggests that it's because of a genetic parasite, Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland told us more this morning with Anton.All with thanks to AIB.

Would you forego a pay rise in favour of flexible or remote positions? Apparently 60% of workers would. We discuss these findings with Peter Cosgrove MD of Futurewise, Future of Work Expert & Author.

Are we back to the days of contact tracing? We discuss the case of measles onboard a flight to Dublin with Eoghan Corry Owner & Editor of Travel Extra.

We take a look at the impact of the European-enforced changes to the Apple App Store with Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

Barbara Scully was heavily involved in setting up the first tea day 30 years ago she tells us where it all began for the Alzheimer's society. Barbara told Pat about the work she undertook.

Comedian Emma Doran will be with us to discuss the highs and lows of St. Patrick's Day

This morning brought the very sad news of the passing of Charlie Bird. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and RTE Presenter and friend Joe Duffy paid their tribute on the show this morning.

Former apprentice contestant and business owner and ASI ambassador, Pamela Laird joined Pat on the show today to talk her family's experience with Alzheimer's.

We hear about St. Patrick the man and the celebrations he spawned with Dr Elizabeth Dawson lecturer in Medieval History at Carlow College.

We the launch of Alzheimer's Tea Day 2024 Pat was joined on the show live from the Radisson St Helens by actor Bryan Murray his wife Una Crawford O’Brien and also Samantha Taylor, Head of Dementia Advisory Services for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Luke O’Neill joined Pat today on the show to discuss recent Alzheimer's breakthroughs in science.