The Pat Kenny Show

We hear how to save money and sort your finances if you are paying a child through college. Director at Private Client's Metis Ireland Paddy Andrews discusses the rising cost of third-level education for parents with Pat on the show this morning.

Travel insurance can be essential in a world of delays, extreme weather and lost luggage, but few have the time to read its policies. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with he Irish Independent, is here to share his tips. All with thanks to Ryanair.

Fans of Joe O’Connor will be happy to know that the second part of the Escape Line Trilogy, ‘The Ghosts of Rome’ is out now. The story is inspired by the true story of Contessa Giovanna Ladii, as she risks everything to help refugees escape, while under threat from the Gestapo. Joe joined Pat on the show.

Lisa Cannon, Entertainment Presenter and Producer brings us some incredible films about public figures that you need to check out.

Russian billionaire Abramovich is exposed for dodging millions in tax with superyachts-for-hire. The investigation carried out by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and the BBC reveals that former Chelsea FC owner could owe the UK £1 billion in taxes.  Simon Lock,  Reporter at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism.

Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman is here to explain the wonder material that is biochar and a look at extreme heat in Europe.

With Donald Trump suggesting the US could take over Gaza and move its entire population out of the strip, many are asking does the US actually have any authority to do this? We discuss this with Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at University of Bradford Prof Paul Rogers and hear plenty more reaction from the US.

In this week’s Commuter Slot, our secondary roads are second best, a UK team may have invented Potholes that fix themselves…also tesla sales tumble and new speed limits. All up for discussion with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

Sky is set to increase their broadband prices, what will this mean for customers? Pat discussed this with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

Anti-government protests have been taking place across Serbia in recent months with students at the heart of the protest calling for change. Pat discussed why these protests are taking place with Ingrid Gercama, Freelance journalist covering the Balkans.

The last weekend in the United States saw tariffs imposed, paused and threatened; a sign-off on shutting down the US international development agency and, today, Trump will meet with his first world leader since returning to office. To bring us fully up to date is Terry Sheridan Senior Director of News WSHU Public Radio.

Donald Trump has been steamrolling through with his agenda after just two weeks in office. But where are the Democrats when all of this is happening? Is there an effective opposition? To look at this and the prospect of EU tariffs is Larry Donnelly of the University of Galway and columnist with The Journal.

Emmanuel Macron last week announced the move of the Mona Lisa to a new space in the Louvre for the first time in decades. Newstalk's Reporter Simon Tierney talks about the storied history of the world's most famous painting. Including the times it was stolen and vandalised over the years and exactly why it became so famous in the first place.

The Iraqi Parliament is passing a law that will permit children as young as nine to marry. There are calls for the law to be abolished, as activists warn it could legalise ‘child rape’. According to UNICEF, one in five girls globally marry as children. Pat spoke to Juliane Schmucker, Head of Programming at Plan International Ireland.

The end of the Dáil Technical Groups speaker rights, results for the Seanad after a marathon count and the EU reaction to Trumps tariffs. Editor of the Business Post Daniel McConnell brings us the latest in politics.

We look back on the big news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dublin Central  Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid West and Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal. 

Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel Gareth Mullins talks us through sweet and sour King prawns with steamed jasmine rice dish perfect for a long weekend.

In 2023, 21 year old Joe Drennan was killed in a hit and run in Limerick. Yesterday, his killer was sentenced to a concurrent sentence to run alongside a drive by shooting sentence. Joe’s mother, Marguerite spoke to Pat this morning.

A new law went into effect yesterday, preventing UNRWA from operating in Israel and Palestinian territories. This move is expected to leave tens of thousands of residents in occupied West and East Jerusalem without access to education, healthcare and other essential services. We speak to Juliette Touma, UNRWA Communications Director.

Head of Training at the Communications Clinic Lorcan Nyhan unpicks how Melania Trump is shaping her image from first lady to boss lady.

As life expectancy increases, many are questioning whether Ireland should set a mandatory age for retirement. Should you be forced to retire if you wish to continue working? What does the law say about age discrimination and equality?  All to discuss with Clíona Kimber, co-author of Cyberlaw and Employment.  

The International Criminal Court is seeking arrest warrants against Taliban Leaders over the persecution of women and girls in Afghanistan. Speaking to Pat this morning was Pashtana Durrani, an Afghan activist who is defying Taliban rule by running the country’s first digital school network, providing education to girls and boys.    

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that online pornography is driving violence against women. His comments come after it was reported Gardai received 1,600 domestic violence-related calls each week over the Christmas period. Pat discusses this further with Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú.

In 2018 the government introduced new legislation around domestic violence. A year later Ireland ratified the Istanbul Convention a European legal commitment which aims to combat violence against women. But is the state meeting their legal obligations? Newstalk Reporter Jessica Woodlock has been looking into the referral process for perpetrators of domestic violence.

David Robert Grimes brings us through what Irish schools can learn from Finland about tackling media literacy early on and shares how fake cancer cures are being peddled on hugely popular podcasts.