The Pat Kenny Show

This week, Jess Kelly takes a look at the new entertainment system from Virgin Media...

Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens  brings us gardening tips and tell us about some flowering gifts you can get for 'Mothers Day'.

Trump was successful on Super Tuesday but the results may be worrying for the Republican Party overall. We get the latest from Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

We take a look at some of the films that were snubbed by the Oscars in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood with Jen Gannon, Pop culture Journalist 

Planned reforms to the primary school curriculum are to include learning foreign languages from third class upwards, an increased focus on maths and science and more time spent on wellbeing. We get reaction to these reforms with Simon Lewis, Principal and host of the 'if I were the Minister for Education' podcast  

We identify the “carbon bootprint” of war, and find out how bananas are in big trouble. All in this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB.

This Friday’s referendums are nearly upon us. Pat was joined in studio by Chair of the Electoral Commission Ms. Justice Marie Baker answered questions from listeners and broke down the ballot papers.

RTÉ has received 1,448 emails asking it to boycott this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcaster said most of the emails are in relation to Israel taking part. We speak to Eurovision expert Matthew Joyce.

Bounce Back Recycling provides a much-needed mattress recycling service and much needed employment to travellers who face huge employment barriers. Last year before entering Dublin, it recycled 60,000 mattresses, directing them away from landfill where their components would take 100 years to break down. BBR extracts the springs, foam, fabric, and wood before they are put back into the circular economy as usable metal, insulation, and mulch. BBR manager Keith McDonagh joined Pat to discuss their work.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning on the show was Kevin Doyle Group Head of News of MediaHuis & Executive Editor of the Irish Independent,  Annie Hoey Labour Senator Party Spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and Spokesperson for Dublin and also Shane Cassells Fianna Fail Senator in Meath West, Spokesperson on Media, Arts, Sport, Tourism and the Gaeltacht. 

Doctors prescriptions to be valid for a year under new guidelines pharmacists will be given power to extend prescriptions without permission from a primary care doctor from September.We hear from Sheena Mitchell Pharmacist at Milltown Total Health Pharmacy and Health Advocate at Wondercare.ie.

Gareth Mullins brings us a family favourite recipe today, hot cross buns.

As famine conditions hit Gaza, we chat to Médecins Sans Frontières about the continuing humanitarian crisis. Speaking to Pat this morning was Camille Niel, Deputy Head of Mission for Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF).

The waiting times for driving tests are being scrutinised again with some people waiting over a year. Driving instructors say this is leading to unqualified drivers taking risks as they do not want to wait for their test date.  Our reporter, Josh Crosbie had been meeting with those eager to get on the road.

It’s the Manchester derby this weekend with Manchester United facing Manchester City while the Formula 1 season takes off in Bahrain. Kathleen McNamee previews a busy weekend of sport.

Met Eireann is warning of ‘hazardous conditions’ as snow hits the country. we got a weather update Liz Colman  Forecaster with Met Eireann.

Ex Deputy Head of MI6 and Senior advisor on China and cyber security Nigel Inkster joined Pat in studio to chat about his book entitled “The Great Decoupling – China, America and the Struggle for Technological Supremacy”

The new Netflix romantic drama one day features in the weeks 'Boxed'' with John Fardy.

Few things in life are as important as good sleep and good food. We speak to two experts about implementing healthy habits and the transformative power it can have on your wellbeing. Joining Pat this morning was Fiona Brennan Clinical Hypnotherapist & Bestselling Author Sarah Keogh Dietician with Eat Well.ie.

Has the Department of Foreign Affairs been subject to a cybersecurity breach? We hear from Dermot Williams, Managing Director of Threatscape, an Irish Cyber security Company. 

The date of the 29th February. rare... unforgettable... freakish - just 3 ways one could describe a typical Premier League weekend. Ahead of this Sunday's Manchester derby between United and City, we're converting those 3 words into criteria to remember moments in Premier League history that truly stood out. Colm Boohig, Senior Producer OTB tells us more.

Jo Linehan fills us in on efforts being made in the TV & film industry towards sustainability with Netflix and Screen Ireland leading the charge with some cool initiatives.

College dropouts are on the rise, we look into the reason behind 7,000 people failing to progress to second year. Alex Rowley Journalism Student in Dublin City University and also Brian Mooney Irish Times Education Columnist.

From satellite regulation to telescopes on the moon, we discuss Ireland’s space industry and what could be in store down the line. Joining Pat for the discussion was Malcolm Macdonald, Director and founder of the Applied Space Technology Laboratory at the University of Strathclyde; Visiting Professor at the Centre for Space Research (C-Space) at University College Dublin; and Vice-Chair of the UK Space Agency’s ‘Space Technology Advisory Committee’ and also Lorraine Hanlon, Professor of Astronomy & Director of C-Space at University College Dublin.

TD Charlie Flanagan tells Pat about his recent visit to Ukraine and the condition of the country 2 years into the war with Russia.

Paraic joined Pat this morning to answer listeners gardening questions as spring gardening season descends upon us.

Pat was joined on the show this morning by Pat Sheedy, on his new book entitled “One Hundred to One” where he reveals how he gambled away nearly 1 million euro and how he got caught.

Part 2 is not released in cinemas until the end of this month, but it has already the ‘highest-rated film of all time’ on IMDb we hear a review in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood' with Jen Gannon.

A bike or car is stolen every 3 hours in Dublin city. Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant and President of the RIAC and Paul McQuaid from The Good Bike Project discuss how they get stolen and how to protect them.

La dolce vita is getting longer and longer, we discus what's behind Italy's ageing population and why economists are so worried about it.

Energetic anchovies and a potential save for endangered rhinos is all featured in this weeks 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB.

Professor John Crown is to be awarded Outstanding Contribution to cancer medicine and research award at the Convention Centre next week. We were delighted to have John chat to us today.

We discuss the fallout from last night's Oireachtas Committee meeting with Shane Ross  Journalist & Former Government Minister, Aisling Moloney  Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail & Former RTE Journalist and Senator Malcolm Byrne Fianna Fail Senator for Wexford.  

This week, Jess takes a look at the S24 and brings us the latest news from Mobile World Congress.All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group

In 2021 Hughes's pub closed its doors for the final time. A mecca for many of the traditional music players from around Dublin City. Actor Brendan Gleeson was one of them and his latest documentary ,'Brendan Gleeson's Farewell To Hughes' he says farewell to the establishment he often played.Brendan joined Pat this morning to chat about this documentary which was a labour of love for him.

With a hearing today in the UK parliament on the Post Office Horizon scandal, we get an update on the mountain the victims will have to climb to get compensation with Enda Brady

Minister Catherine Martin will appear before an Oireachtas committee today.  Pat spoke to Senator Marie Sherlock who says the minister must go.

New roadside Garda checks to be introduced for e-bikes and e-scooters. The Geneva Motor show - BYD EVs, Renault 5, MG3 are among key debuts at the Geneva Motor Show. Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

In 2021, our next guest made the incredibly tough and brave decision to go to the authorities and report historical abuse. It has now been 1,000 days since she picked up the phone to report the crime and in that time, she has wrestled with the decision but also the incredibly long waiting period involved in reporting a crime and bringing someone to justice. She joins us today to tell us her story.

We ask our expert pharmacist Sheena Mitchell how to spot measles and what to do if you’re sick.

No you can’t have it or you’re not able to do it. It’s trending on TikTok but what is rejection therapy? To explain we were joined on the show by Stephanie Regan  Co-host of Tough Love Podcast & Clinical Psychotherapist. 

We get all the tips on where to stay, eat and do on a visit to London with Pol O’Conghaile.All with thank to Ryanair.

With so many people only working in the office Tuesday to Thursday, the city centre is buzzier and busier on midweek evenings. Is Thursday the new Friday? Our reporter Henry McKean finds out.

Architect and Host of Room To Improve Dermot Bannon joined Anton this morning to chat about carbon neutral ways to keep your house warm.

The Taoiseach will reaffirm support for Ukraine at a conference in Paris today. With reaction Anton spoke to Duncan Bullivant Special advisor to the head of the Bosnian peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and Ceo of the Henderson Risk Group, an international risk management advisory. Also Duncan gave us an update on the situation in Israel and Gaz

A very late winner for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup with Irish hero Caoimhin Kelleher dominant in goal and Ireland continue their march towards back-to-back Grand Slam victories. We get all the sports news with Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off the Ball.

The RTE drama overpay outs continues. We get the latest with Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post.

It’s a “slowness of reaction time”, the “feeling of being encased in bubbles”. Ciaran Bradley, Newstalk’s Digital Editor talks to Anton about the signs of depression and why he is speaking up about his battle with it, in the hope of encouraging others

Demand for migrant workers has more than doubled with 5,366 applications made to the Department last month, nearly double the amount made in the same period past year. For more on this Anton spoke to Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and also Donal O'Donoghue Managing Director Sanderson Recruitment and host of the Talent Matters podcast .

We look back on the big news stories of the week in our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Gary Gannon Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central, Fianna Fail Minister of State for Mental Health & Older People Mary Butler  and Philip Ryan Political Editor, Irish Independent.