The Pat Kenny Show

Ireland continues its winning streak as they defeated Scotland in the 6 Nations over the weekend. The Kansas City Chiefs lost out the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. From Off The Ball Colm Boohig brings us the latest from the weekend sport. Also Nathan Murphy popped in with some big news from Off The Ball.

Retired Lieutenant Colonel and airport safety and security expert Kevin Byrne brings us the the latest from the Washington air accident. We also discussed the handling of passengers of reduced mobility by airlines and airports.

France has set the bar high for itself as it prepares to gather global leaders on artificial intelligence at the AI Action Summit in Paris. For more on this we heard from Jack Power Europe Correspondent with the Irish Times.

Tonight is Eurosong on the Late Late Show, where six acts will compete to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel Switzerland. Henry McKean has been backstage, and joins Pat to share what he’s seen!

We take a look at the news stories of the week with Hildegarde Naughton TD, Fine Gael, Galway West, Minister of State for Disability, Padraig Mac Lochlainn TD, Sinn Féin, Donegal, Sinn Féin Chief Whip and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times. 

Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins will be talking about bang bang chicken ciabatta with red cabbage slaw, spiced potato wedges.

The new Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has quite the volume of work across his desk as a first time cabinet minister. To take us through his priorities and aims is Jim O’Callaghan.

Ireland’s Rugby team head to Edinburgh this weekend for their Six Nations clash with Scotland this weekend. Colm Boohig looks ahead to that clash, the rest of the Six Nations and the weekend’s FA Cup and GAA Action.

US President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, accusing it of ‘baseless’ actions against its ally Israel. Pat discusses this move with Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University Paul Rodgers.

Surge in complications from botched lip-filler treatments strengthens call for regulations. Doctor says women don’t realise level of risk they are taking with ‘backstreet clinics’ . Pat discusses this further with Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology.

Commuters across Dublin are facing with the rise of ‘ghost’ buses as a number of buses are not showing up. What is causing the huge number of buses not showing up? Pat discussed this further with Fiona Connelly, Labour Councillor for DCC.

One question that always seems to crop up among wishful sporting hopefuls is: what would be the easiest sport in which to become an elite athlete. Some believe darts might be the most straightforward. However, one could argue that resurrecting the archaic sport of ‘pedestrianism’ could provide the answer to this question. But how did this sport begin?  Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us...

Almost two thirds of doctors working in Ireland did not take sick leave for serious mental ill-health, with 19% fearing this may have led to missed or incorrect diagnosis, a “worrying” survey shows .Some 50% of doctors felt not taking sick leave may have meant delivering a lower standard of patient care. Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been looking into this and she joined Pat in studio this mo...

This morning David Robert Grimes looks at the Lucy Letby case again and misinformation in the Senate Confirmation hearings in this weeks disinformation slot. 

We still don’t know what causes Alzheimer’s disease but around 1% of us will develop it and that’s only going to get worse with that number predicted to at least double by 2050.  One important question is can we do anything to stave it off? A fascinating recent study says yes. Professor Luke O'Neill brings us the details.

Primary school teachers are expected to get training over several years to teach foreign languages over the coming years. We discuss this with Primary School Principal and Host of the Podcast If I were the Minister for Education Simon Lewis.

Disney+ "Paradise" is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds. John Fardy tell us about the show in this week's 'Boxed'.

Dr Clodagh Campbell, Psychologist, Host of Unspoken podcast and The Wellness Psychologist on Instagram joined Pat on the show this morning. Dr Clodagh has just written a new book called The Steps’ which help you find your inner peace.

When it comes to the climate crisis, while the media continues to downplay the situation and world leaders renege on their commitments, it can be easy to feel like there isn’t much hope. However, some of our most significant challenges can also be opportunities. All to discuss with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.   

A day after Donald Trump’s remarkable suggestion that the United States would take over the Gaza strip, the White House appeared to walk back the idea ever so slightly, despite Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu believing it was the best idea he heard for the Gaza strip. As this rumbles on Elon Musk’s cost and staff cutting initiative is continuing behind the scenes. We get all the latest s...

Yesterday the Dáil return to sit for the first time since Micheál Martin was elected as Taoiseach. Increased number of super junior ministers and the Occupied Territories Bill were just some of the big topics. Newstalk Political Correspondent Sean Defoe reviews the first day back for us.

Donald Trump is setting his sights on Ukraine’s stock of rare earth minerals as a possible exchange for continuing to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia. Emmanuelle Chaze brings us more on the minerals’ importance from Kyiv. We get more information on this with Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent RFI and France24.

New lower speed limits come into force this week. Default speed limit on secondary roads will be reduced from 100kmh to 80kmh. On local roads the speed limit will drop from 80kmh to 60kmh.  We discuss these new speed limits with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Independent.

Yesterday, President Donald Trump suggested what the New York Times called “one of the most brazen ideas that any American leaders has advanced in years”. To take over the Gaza strip, level it, rebuild it and create a “Riviera of the Middle East”. To get reaction to these comments by President Trump Pat spoke to Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics a...

Alex Slazenger head gardener at Powerscourt explain how they managing trees and storms in Powerscourt Estate.