The Pat Kenny Show

We speak to former X Factor contestant Mary Byrne on the death of Liam Payne.

Broadcaster Ivan Yates joined Pat on the show this morning to dissecting the Sinn Fein scandal. Ivan also gave his thoughts on the Tanaiste’s recent comments about the potential for an election this year. 

Seán' Foil' Finegan, and Conor 'Arms' McKenna are two out of the three members of Ireland’s biggest sketch comedy group called ‘Foil Arms & Hog.’ With a million YouTube subscribers, their online videos of their skits have over a billion views, and their last tour played 136 shows in 57 cities.    However, the Irish trio are to embark on their biggest show to date called ‘Skittish’, a...

The Native Irish Honey Bee is at risk of extinction. We hear from the Founder of the Native Irish Honey Bee Society, Aoife Nic Giolla Coda, who’s supporting a bill to prevent this from happening.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden has a wonderful story that begins long before it became one of the most iconic gardens in England.  The garden is fascinating not only for its beauty but for its complex and innovative design. Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story behind this iconic garden.

What if the production of your favourite horror film was actually cursed? Lisa Cannon explains the possible dark forces behind horror classics.

A powerful story of resilience and change. Nicola Hanney shares her journey from survivor to advocate with Pat this morning on the show.

Emeritus Professor Paul Rogers joins to discuss the latest on the Middle East, as Israeli strike shakes Beirut in first attack on Lebanese capital in 30 days, despite the US giving Israeli Prime Minister an ultimatum.

White, Irish and Islamic. Muslim leaders in Ireland say more indigenous Irish are joining their faith.  So who are Ireland's converts, what drove their "reversion" and what is life like for a Celtic Muslim?   Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

Parents are struggling to secure secondary school places for their children. Pat spoke to Assistant School Principal in Limerick and Aontu Education Spokesperson, Eric Nelligan about this ongoing issue. 

The EU is doing badly on EV sales, missing its own targets by miles and wrongly blaming China. Transport Commentator and Consultant to the RIAC  Conor Faughnan tells us more in this weeks commuter slot.

We continue with the latest controversies shaking Sinn Féin and what’s next for the party’s leadership with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor, at the Irish Independent.

The Internet Archive is back after a major cyber attack  Digital Content Producer Killian Ginnity will talk us through what happened.

With math's week on the horizon, teacher Brendan Gildea explains how to address math's anxiety and why the new curriculum is a step forward.

Stephen MacNally, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Beaumont Hospital Dublin joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss National Brain Tumour Awareness week with Brain Tumour Ireland which takes place on October 21 to 27.

European Commission faces criticism for overly positive reports of democracy standards. We get the latest from Correspondent Jack Parrock.

The UN says it will not withdraw peacekeepers from Lebanon while the country’s northern region reels from a deadly Israeli airstrike. Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory brings us the latest.

On this week's Green Scene Dr Ruth Freeman tells us how male bowerbirds are amazing sound engineers and we discuss a new report says that urgent action is needed as the Earth’s worsening vital signs indicate a "critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis". All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Sheila Hamilton, author of ‘Can I have your Charm bracelet when you Die?’, but also barrister, singer, actress and comedian, joined Pat in studio to chat about her new memoir, her first book.  

We dive into the latest controversies shaking Sinn Féin and what’s next for the party’s leadership with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Edito rat the Irish independent.

Dr Arthur Cummings, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Wellington Eye Clinic was our expert today and gave advice to our listeners on all things eye health.

 The level of contact with you and your ex and what’s healthy and acceptable. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist discusses with Pat.

Lake Como has been Italy’s ‘luxury lake’ for centuries but has shot to new heights thanks to the Clooney effect. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish independent Travel Editor, is just back and he gave us his top tips when visiting this stunning location. All with thanks to Ryanair.

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor of Sunday Independent brought us the sights and sounds from this year's Paris Motor Show in Paris.

A new 3d scan has revealed previously unseen details of the wreck of explorer Ernest Shackleton's Endurance, using high resolution images, was captured when the ship was found in 2022. To discuss the story of the 'Endurance' and the new findings was Jonathan Shackleton, second cousin of Ernest Shackleton and also Esther Addley, Senior News Writer at The Guardian.