The Pat Kenny Show

Andrew Feinstein Former South African MP under Nelson Mandela joined Pat to discuss why South Africa’s case against Israel is so significant.

Andy Farrell named as Lions coach, Ronnie O’Sullivan in action in the Masters and Newcastle will face Manchester City. We have all the sport news with Shane Hannon.

Figures showing record number of people joining construction trades and new apprenticeship programmes.  Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in the Irish Government. Wicklow Fine Gael TD Simon Harris joined Pat on the show.

Author Sam Blake joins Pat in studio to talk about her brand new book, Three Little Birds.

As concerns grow over the possibility of an escalation of the violence in the Middle East, Pat is joined by  Lieutenant Colonel Fiachra Keyes for an update on the Irish Defence Forces situated in Lebanon. 

Getting those Christmas presents delivered to our shores can be expensive our Business Editor Joe Lynam looks at the business of shipping.All with thanks to Croke Park Meetings & Events.

As Tiger Woods parts ways with Nike, Off The Ball’s Shane Hannon takes us through some of the biggest sports sponsorship deals.

The price of a stamp has risen again: Are we losing the art of letter writing or has that ship already sailed? Newstalk’s Josh Crosbie spoke to people in Rathmines and asked if the higher price would stop them from sending letters and cards.We also get reaction from Terry Prone Chair of the Communications Clinic.  

We hear the importance of making a will and how to go about it with John Costello, Solicitor with Orpen Franks.

Almost one in 10 girls have taken diet pills, weight-loss supplements or laxatives in the last year. Pat spoke to Dr Eva Orsmond, Overweight and obesity expert of Dr Eva’s Clinics to discuss.

The post office horizon scandal continues in the UK, as it emerges a post office investigator who called horizon victims ‘crooks' was given cash bonuses for each postmaster that was convicted - we hear the latest with Enda Brady TRT World presenter.

E Scooters, speed limits and a general election are on the agenda for Minister Eamon Ryan and Pat this morning.

Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens give us gardening tips and advice especially during this cold spell. 

Are you guilty of keeping a lot of stuff you don’t need ? January is a good time to try and do some decluttering and we have advice on where to start with Frances Murphy and Mary Shannon of MNF Decluttering and House Staging.

On 'Inside Hollywood' this week with Lisa Cannon we hear about the career of Cillian Murphy.

How Boeing can recover after a piece of fuselage on a  737 Max 9 blew out mid-flight. Pat spoke to Kevin Byrne Kevin Byrne Lieutenant Colonel retired, airport safety and security auditor.

An investigation is under way after nine men, three women and two girls were discovered in a trailer at Rosslare Europort when a lorry was stopped and searched after arriving on a ferry. Leader of Aontu Peadar Toibin says the government aren’t doing enough to protect the integrity of our ports.

2023 was the hottest year on record, Dr Ruth Freeman will discuss in this week’s Green Scene. Also we hear about underwater sounds and iceberg wrangling.

The cold weather has led to a significant increase in emergency department attendance for trips and falls and flu, rsv and covid figures continue to riseJoining Pat this morning was Colm Henry Chief Clinical Officer of the Health Service.

Pat was joined on the show this morning by French Ambassador Vincent Guérend to Ireland to talk about nuclear power, a European army and their new PM.

Jess Kelly reviews the new Vodafone Play, a new TV/Entertainment streaming box and answers all your tech questions.

New court documents have revealed that sex tapes are alleged to have been taken of Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Sir Richard Branson by Jeffrey Epstein. We get all the news and reaction stateside with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

As hundreds of people face eviction over the next few months we hear why tenancies come to an end and the reasons given by landlords.Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been looking at the impact this will have on homeless services for 2024...

Pat was joined by Donal O’Donoghue, Managing Director at Sanderson and President of Employment and Recruitment Federation of Ireland to discuss if you should ever reveal your salary after a new trend on social media says you should. 

Taking kids out of school – is it ever ok to take children out of school for holidays or just let them stay at home if they want to? Paul Crone, Director at the National Association of Principals and Deputies and Tina Regan, Parenting Expert joined Pat to discuss.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to meet Israeli leaders today amidst highlighted tensions following the killing of a senior Hezbollah leader

Dublin city council has said they are ‘unable to control’ a city centre laneway and will have to close it due to antisocial behaviour. Cllr. Mannix Flynn, Independent Councillor for the South East Inner City joined Pat on the show this morning...

Older people living in rural Ireland will face a shortage of nursing home beds close to home according to new research from the ESRI. Tadgh Daly, Chief Executive Nursing Homes Ireland joined Pat to discuss. 

The European Union should form its own combined army that could play a role in peacekeeping and preventing conflict, Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani has said.Billy Kelleher MEP, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South,  Paul Murphy TD, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South West and Declan Power, Defence and Security Expert joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss calls for the formation of an EU army...

In this week’s ask the expert Martina Hennessy from Doddle Mortgages will talk all things mortgages including how to boost your chances of becoming a homeowner in 2024.

People of all ages with type 1 diabetes will now have access to a new system to help them to monitor their glucose levels. Speaking to Pat this morning on the show was Aoife Willis who is living with type 1 diabetes  and also Claire Bhogal is Senior Director, Abbott Diabetes Care leading  research and development . 

A big night for the Irish at the Golden Globes as Cillian Murphy takes home the Best Actor award for his incredible performance in Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan. The film also won Best Picture and Best Director.To tell us about the winners of the night Pat was joined on the show by Sarina Bellissimo, Entertainment Journalist and host of the Bellissimo Files.

A lot happening in the All-Ireland Club Semi finals over the weekend while in the FA cup, Arsenal were left disappointed by a Liverpool team minus Salah. Eoin Sheahan looks back on the weekend of sport.

Actor and Comedian Pat Shortt joins us to talk about the do’s and more importantly don’ts when it comes to theatre etiquette.

We hear about the jobs forecast in the property sector for 2024 with Avril Clare the Managing Director, Avril Clare Recruitment Ltd. 

Child maintenance payments could be taken at source by revenue we hear what this means for one parent families with Keith Walsh family law solicitor.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning was Fionnan Sheahan – Ireland Editor, Independent.ie , Brid Smith TD, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Central and Senator John McGahon, Fine Gael.

On this week's 'Friday Food' chef Gary O’Hanlon will be talking us through how to make a delicious chicken puttanesca.All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Tinsel town moves West, we take a look at the film and tv boom in the Mid-West region with Regional film manager in the Mid-West.

Let them eat cake, as long as it’s a small portion: We’ll hear about Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue approach to food waste and reaction with John Gibbons Environmental Journalist.

Gardai have taken to patrolling a new center intended for Asylum seekers amid fears of targeting by anti-immigrant protestors. To get the latest Ivan spoke to Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail. 

FA Cup third round and the club football All-Ireland semi-finals John Duggan joined us to preview the weekend sport.

As the evenings are darker and it is harder for some people to see light in their daily lives. How can we deal with depression in January? To tell us more Ivan was joined on the show by Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry, Trinity College Dublin. 

Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison today, we’ll get the latest live from Johannesburg with Bernadette Wicks Reporter with Eye Witness News in Johannesburg. 

John Fardy brings us more viewing recommendations for the new year and today he features 'Mission to Burnley' in this week's Boxed.

With Luke Littler making it to the final of the World Championship in Darts, Shane Hannon from Off The Ball looks at other young sporting prodigies

Having second thoughts about Christmas presents? Consumer expert Sinead Ryan will breakdown your rights when returning Christmas presents.

Unsealed Epstein documents implicate big names while Trump heads to the Supreme Court, we get the latest from the US with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Professor Tom Ray joins us following his appointment as President of the European Southern Observatory’s Council.

A mediated exchange by the United Arab Emirates has seen a total of 230 Ukrainian people released from Russian captivity. With Ukraine releasing 248 Russians as part of the deal. The war has been ongoing for almost two years now. Ivan was joined on the show by Ukraine MP Kira Rudik.