The Pat Kenny Show

A former Army Ranger tells how to navigate the dangers of working in a conflict zone. Speaking to Pat this morning was Danny Cluskey Former Army Ranger and Co-Owner and CEO at Irish Training Solutions .

People are most likely to drop their new year resolutions this Sunday, Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate, Sunday Times Ireland / Sustainability Columnist Irish Country Magazine / Founder of GAFF Shop is here to motivate you to stick to being more sustainable in 2024

85% of teenagers will suffer from acne at some point, as will many adults, Consultant Dermatologist Professor Niki Ralph joined Pat on the show to share solutions.

Schools out and public transport is at a standstill as more than 170,000 people go on strike in Northern Ireland today . For more on this Pat spoke to Amanda Ferguson,  Freelance Northern Ireland Based Correspondent. 

With cold frosty weather promised for this week our attention turns to some indoor gardening, Paraic Horkan joined us to give some gardening advice.

No fuss and under 500 calories. Bored Of Lunch author Nathan Anthony shares some of his signature slow cooker recipes made even easier on the show with Pat today. 

After hearing the problems from our listeners we talk to two experts in the health industry about what the main concerns are and how we can go about solving them. Pat is joined in studio by Tony O’Brien former Director General for the Health Service Executive and Professor Chris Luke former A&E Consultant.

Driving in poor conditions and dealing with toll dodgers feature in this weeks commuter slot Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant. 

A tidying mouse (and other tidy animals) and an ancient fossil sponge discovered in Co.Clare. Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland brings us all the details on this week's 'Green Scene'.All with thanks to AIB.

Minister Darragh O’ Brien Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. TD - Dublin Fingal. addresses the frustrations of renters, buyers and landlords with Pat on the show this morning.

Former Irish ambassador Dan Mulhall joins us to discuss the latest situation in Israel and his career at the forefront of Ireland’s diplomatic relations.

The Government has agreed in principle to examine funding mechanisms to support a community hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. Will more supports for certain counties quell public anger over asylum seekers? Pat discusses this with three guests this morning, Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail, Peter Flynn Westport Fine Gael Councilor and also Roscrea Independent Councillor Shane Lee.

Meta is making changes to its platforms to give teens more age-appropriate content. Jess Kelly brings us the details.

Teaser violent threats to bus drivers on the number 13 bus has led to a suspension of the evening service in certain areas of the route. We get the details from a local councillor Francis Timmons, Independent Councillor for Clondalkin. 

Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the first 2024 Republican presidential contest in Iowa. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Pat Rabbitte was reappointed to Tusla chair. Pat spoke to him about the hopes for the organisation and the Election Year ahead.

Over the weekend, the Danish Queen Margarethe handed power over to her son, Frederik X. We hear about the new Danish king with James Rothwell, Berlin Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph.

The show that has often been credited with the beginning of the Golden Age of television. We will take a look at the legacy and the impact of the Sopranos with superfan our own Ger Gilroy.

The conflict in the Middle East has passed the 100 day mark: We speak to Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich about the latest situation in Gaza and Hamas’s claim that Israeli strikes have killed two hostages.

Around 17 asylum seekers moved into Racket Hall, a hotel in Roscrea, Co Tipperary. The garda public order unit visited yesterday afternoon when the international protection applicants of women and children arrived. There were skirmishes between protesters and gardaí, filmed on social media. Last night 200 people came out to add their support to the protesters in sub zero temperatures. Henry McKean visited Racket Hall and sent this report

Despite reports that rents are stabilising, severe supply issues remain. We speak to those working in the industry about what can be done to solve this continuing crisis. Joining Pat this morning was Andrew Rafter, Director of Flynn Estate Agents and also Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer at TU Dublin and Housing Policy Analyst.  

Small house renovation projects are getting too expensive – we speak to Peter Finn, better known as Pete the Builder who is our 'Ask The Expert' this week.

2023 was the worst year for road fatalities since 2016. 69 drivers, 44 pedestrians, 34 passengers, 26 motorcyclists, 8 cyclists and 3 e-scooter users lost their lives for a total of 184 deaths.   Ten people have been killed on the roads so far this year, with a pedestrian and driver losing their lives in separate incidents over the weekend.   Newstalk’s Jamie O Hara has been speaking to road safety advocates and has this report: 

Trump made a last-minute appearance in Iowa last night ahead of his expected victory in the caucus. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

January is traditionally the month for dreaming of and booking holidays. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent will tell us about the new flights and travel trends for the year ahead. All with thanks to Ryanair.

 Understaffed, ‘chaotic’ and in some cases, unclean conditions we hear your A&E experiences. We were contacted by people across the country who had presented to hospitals. Sinead spoke to Pat about her recent experience.

Being estranged from family members can be difficult to deal with. We will be talking to Clinical Psychotherapist, Stephanie Regen gives some guidance on how deal with this issue.

Counties on the west coast of Ireland are housing a higher proportion of Ukrainian refugees who fled the Russian ­invasion, new figures show. We get reaction to these figures with Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry.

In a tense final, Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed his 8th Masters while Munster celebrated victory over Toulon – Katlheen McNamee joined Pat on the show review the weekend of sports.

Israel versus South Africa is one of just five cases taken to the International Court of Justice, we’ll hear about when we can expect decisions to be made and we’ll have the latest on China’s calls for a peace conference. With more on this Pat was joined on the show by Dr David Keane Assistant Professor in law, Dublin City University.

From today, An Garda Siochana will be recruiting new gardai to join the force The latest Garda recruitment campaign opened today with a main change being the age limit has increased from 35 to 50. Pat spoke to Brendan O'Connor President of the GRA  this morning on the show.

After 20 years, justice is finally being restored to UK postmasters who were wrongly accused of false accounting, theft, and fraud.  We speak to Sam Fowles, Barrister, Columnist, and author.  

Gareth Mullins joins us with a healthy recipe to kick off the New Year! Steamed fillet of Salmon with ginger and spring onion, green egg fried rice.Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & Sully.

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.