The Pat Kenny Show

The Irish women’s football team lost out to Hungry, another loss for MU and all the rest of the weekend sports Kathleen McNamee  Digital producer with Off The Ball.

In a hugely significant move criticised by many, the Russian Supreme Court has banned an organisation that it calls “extremist” - The International LGBT Public Movement. To discuss this Pat was joined in the studio by Adam Long Board Director of the National LBGT Federation. 

The Israeli military is targeting Hamas command centers, weapons storage, and naval forces after the ceasefire fell apart on Friday. We get the latest from Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peacekeeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999, and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory.

From our Christmas Show live from the Ananatra The Marker Hotel in Dublin   We take a look at the news stories of the day with Ireland Editor Fionnan Sheahan.

Our Friday Forum looked back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat this morning was Jim O'Callaghan Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Bay South and his party’s justice spokesperson, Louise O Reilly Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal and also Roisin Shorthall Social Democrats TD for Dublin Northwest and Spokesperson on Health and Finance. 

Gareth Mullins has taken two lucky listeners Deirdre and Pauline under his skilled chef wing to show them how to cook this morning we see how they are faring.Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Dublin in the Rare Auld Times: We discuss why recent events shouldn’t overshadow the city that so many of us call home with Andrea Horan Dublin Business Owner and Holly Carpenter Social Media Influencer.

The do’s and don'ts at the Christmas party with Allison Keating, Chartered Psychologist of the Psychological Society of Ireland.

This morning broadcasting live from The Anantara Marker Hotel, Pat was joined by an Irish actor known for his iconic role in The Guard and Game of Thrones, Liam Cunningham will be discussing Israel, Dublin Riots, and his new Netflix documentary: ‘3 Body Problem’.

We meet the two lucky listeners who will be learning to cook a dish with Chef Gareth Mullins as we broadcast live from the Ananatra The Marker Hotel in Dublin. 

Looking for things to do over the festive period? The sound of music returns to the National Concert Hall this December and we speak to the show Director Tony Finnegan. 

This week, Joe Lynam takes a look at the Business of how mobiles are designed, manufactured, and distributed.All with thanks to Croke Park Meetings And Events.

We hear from Our Lady’s Hospice on their annual Light Up A Life Remembrance Ceremony. Speaking to Pat this morning was Ger Kelly Resident of the Hospice with life-limiting illness and also Steven McDermott Interim Head of Nursing of Palliative Care at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services.

With Cop28 kicking off in Dubai today Pat spoke to the Minister for Transport, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan.

Professor Luke O’Neill joined us on the line from this year's International Union of Immunological Societies meeting in Cape Town and informed us on major advances in cancer treatments.

Body cams and water cannons, will these make our streets feel safer? Pat discussed this with Dr Jack Nolan, Lecturer At UCD and Retried Assistant Garda Commissioner, and also Paul Williams Crime Journalist with The Irish Independent.

Dr Noel McCaffrey from ExWell Medical discusses how exercise can be a one-size-fits-all solution to managing chronic illnesses. We’re also joined by Pat McDonnell who shares his story of managing multiple chronic illnesses.

We hear how to save on energy bills this winter in a bid to live more sustainability  Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  

The truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended for one more day. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Oliver McTernan Conflict Mediator and Director of Forward Thinking.

Paraic Horkan brings us some advice on dressing your Home for Christmas with colour and scent from Indoor plants.

This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at the most dramatic movies of the 1980's.

Is it actually love for Lexie Byrne? Writer and filmmaker Caroline Grace Cassidy will be in to discuss her new book which is the last in the Lexie Byrne trilogy.

On the eve of Cop28 Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses whether keeping below 1.5 degrees is still possible. All to discuss on this week's Green Scene.Green Scene is with thanks to AIB.

The Israel/Palestine conflict has moved the situation in Ukraine down the agenda but it is far from over.A Ukrainian woman living in Ireland Luba Healy joins us from her humanitarian aid trip to her home country.

Dreams of Disneyland and 4 million dollars, we speak to Squid Games reality TV show contestant Mikie Bowe.

Punitive prison sentences and social welfare cuts - How should the government and police deal with the Dublin rioters? And how can we monitor future issues on social media? To discuss Pat was joined by Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor, Independent .ie, and also Jess Kelly, Newstalk Technology Correspondent.

Christmas is just around the corner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the annual great gadget guide. We take a look at gifts priced at €250 and under.

Christmas is just around the corner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the annual great gadget guide. We take a look at gifts priced €150 and under.

Christmas is just around the corner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the annual great gadget guide. In this part we look at gifts priced €50 and under.

Straight after his win of The Booker Prize Pat spoke to author Paul Lynch.

The cost of pet insurance should you get it and is it worth it? Pete Wedderburn, better known as Pete the Vet joined Pat on the show to discuss.

With restaurants closing down, the cost of living crisis continuing, and fears over further rioting, will people be eating out in Dublin's city centre this Christmas? Pat spoke to Adrian Cummins CEO, of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, and also Martin Harte CEO of The Temple Bar.

Our expert today was Keith Walsh Family Law Solicitor and took listeners' questions.

Clinical Psychotherapist and Host of the podcast Tough Love  Stephanie Regan gives advice on navigating complicated family relationships at Christmas.

For 29 days from April to mid-July, day trippers who visit the iconic city will be charged five euros for a QR code that will be checked at seven access points between 8.30 am and 4.00pm. For more on this Anton was joined on the show by Hugo McCaffrey an Irish journalist based in Italy.

What is it like to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? We hear from Ailin Kennedy Musician, Mountain runner, now ADHD Coach who was diagnosed as an adult, and Ken Kilbride, CEO of ADHD Ireland.

The Taoiseach has defended a tweet where he referred to released hostage Emily Hand as “lost” and now returned. To get a reaction Anton spoke to Shona Murray Europe Correspondent, Euronews and also Richard Boyd Barrett TD for Dun Laoghaire.

A look back on the weekend of sport with Kathleen McNamee Presenter of COYGIG pod and digital producer 

The future of policing in Ireland could facial recognition measures help the gardai? To discuss further Anton was joined on the show by Martin Heydon, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine. Fine Gael TD for Kildare South.

It’s Christmas party season and we will hear from Aoife Dunican Owner of The Style Bob on how to stay stylish this holiday season. 

Hamas says it is seeking to extend the current four-day pause in fighting with Israel. We get the latest from Duncan Bullivant, Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peacekeeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999, and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory.  

e Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform joined Pat to give his reaction like many others on the unrest and riots in Dublin city centre.

Our Friday Forum gave their reaction to last night's Dublin City Riots. Joining Pat this morning was Verona Murphy – Independent TD for Wexford, Cathal Crowe – Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and Fionnan Sheahan – Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

The Toy Show gets its 4th host tonight. The jewel in the Late Late crown has survived a musical and a lot of noise around the RTE crisis. At 9.35pm tonight Patrick Kielty will bring us a celebration of colour and magic moments. Henry McKean went backstage and sent us this sneak preview.

Gareth Mullins will be giving us a recipe for a chocolate chip cookie and a homemade hot chocolate... all in preparation for the Toy Show!All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

We will be discussing more of the impact the riots in Dublin City Centre have had on the capital with Mannix Flynn Independent Dublin City Counsellor.

Lorries carrying aid have made their way into Gaza from Egypt after a four-day pause in fighting takes effect. We have the latest from the former head of the UK’s Joint Forces Command. 

Bus drivers attacked and buses set alight in the capital last night. We get a reaction from Dermot O'Leary General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union and also Brendan O’ Connor, President of GRA.

After the violent scenes in Dublin City Centre last night, we talk about the repercussions with Paul Williams Crime Journalist with The Irish Independent.

Pat was joined on the show this morning by the Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris about the riots that unfolded last night. Also speaking to the show was Richard Chambers News Correspondent, Virgin Media News who was at the scene as it unfolded.