The Pat Kenny Show

As STI numbers skyrocket and no cervical cancer cases are being detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation, Dr Aisling Loy Consultant in Sexual Health at St James' Hospital and at the Himerus Health Clinic explains the trends in these traditional and non-traditional infections.

This week on our tech slot, Killian Ginnity takes a look at Google's Notebook LM (AI for quick summarization and note taking) which can turn notes into a short podcast.

More famous screen tests and open castings feature in 'Inside Hollywood this week with Lisa Cannon.

We discuss how Israel could retaliate against Iran by targeting sensitive sites, including oil infrastructure, after Benjamin Netanyahu stated he believes the time has come for a game-changing strike on Iran. Pat discuss this and more with Patrick Bury Senior Associate Professor in Warfare and Counterterrorism at University of Bath and also a former NATO analyst.

46 cold cases are being re-examined by Interpol in a campaign that extends across Europe. We get the details with Jack Parrock, Europe Correspondent.

Dr Ruth Freeman Director, Research Ireland will take a look at how social media is threatening vulnerable species and habitats and do tethered caps actually help the environment? All up for discussion in this week's 'Green Scene'/ All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Between 2019 and 2023 there were 164 pedestrians killed and 1,426 seriously injured. Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator and Consultant to the RIAC tells us more about these findings as part of Road Safety week.

Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald has threatened to involve Senior government figures in a controversy surrounding the party’s handling of a child sex abuser. We get reaction and the latest on this with Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.  

Pat was joined by television broadcaster Kathryn Thomas and GP Dr. Máire Finn to discuss the 'Together Against RSV' campaign. Kathryn shared her personal experience with RSV, a leading cause of respiratory illness in infants, when her own child contracted the virus at just 11 weeks old.

Pat was joined by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald to discuss the party’s plans for a governance overhaul. This comes after Michelle O’Neill's apology over references provided for a convicted child sex offender. Mary Lou explained how Sinn Féin plans to address the growing controversy.

Pat was joined by Alexandra Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss Media, to discuss the latest developments in the Wagatha Christie saga. Rebekah Vardy is disputing the legal costs she must pay after being accused by Colleen Rooney of leaking private information to the press.

In this special hour on Dublin crime, Pat was joined by reporter Josh Crosbie, Dublin City Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn, and a panel of experts to discuss the growing concerns about crime in the capital. Josh shared the views of residents and business owners, while Mannix Flynn and the expert panel, Irish Independent Journalist Paul Williams, Criminologist Triona O’Connor, and CEO of Dublin...

Writer and playwright, Michael Harding, joined Pat to discuss his latest memoir, 'I Loved Him From the Day He Died'. Michael reflected on his spiritual journey along the Camino, accompanied by memories of his late father, whom he describes as a 'ghost' joining him along the way.

Pat was joined by Avril Clare, Owner and Managing Director of Avril Clare Recruitment, to talk about the property market. As flexible working conditions and benefits make the field more enticing, Avril shared insights on the challenges of retaining talent in Ireland.

Pat was joined by Declan Power, Defence and Security Analyst, to discuss the escalating situation in Lebanon. After an emergency meeting between Taoiseach Simon Harris and Lieutenant General Sean Clancy, questions arose about Ireland's role. Declan Power shared his perspective on why withdrawing our peacekeepers may not be an option.

David Quinn, Managing Director, Investwise Financial Planning is our expert today and he gives advice and guidance on all things mortgages.

Fighting, arguing and raising difficult issues with the people in your life. We get some guidance from Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

Today marks the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel and the beginning of the war in Gaza. One year on, what has the progress been in a war that has cost thousands their lives in Gaza? We speak to Israeli ambassador Dana Erlich. 

After 142 years of coal power and the nation behind the Industrial Revolution, Ratcliffe on Soar closed in the UK this week. It makes the UK the first G7 country to stop using coal power for electricity. Could we follow suit? Pat discusses this with Aoife Foley Professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Queen’s University.

John Mc Colgan multi-award-winning producer and director joined Pat in studio to chat about his new photo exhibition dedicated to the men and women of the RNLI.

Dublin Bus are hoping to tackle anti-social behavior by introducing private security. We hear about their plans with Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann.

Enda Brady, Presenter of TRT News on the latest on UK news and politics as Cork man, Morgan McSweeney has been appointed as Kier Starmer’s Chief of Staff, following Sue Gray’s controversial departure. McSweeney is considered to be one of Starmer’s top aides and was credited with Labour’s landslide general election victory.

A very drawn-out goalless draw at Villa Park puts more pressure on Erik Ten Hag but all the drama was at Brighton and Spurs .Ger Gilroy looks back on the weekend of sport.

Despite a lack of amenities and local public services, Fingal County Council has given the go ahead for the second phase of a housing development in Donabate.   Our reporter Josh Crosbie went to Donabate to talk to the community and local representatives about the issue 

Extensive assets and a weak security culture make Ireland ‘ground zero’ for hybrid attacks and influence operations by Russia. So says Cathal Berry TD Independent TD for Kildare and Former Army Ranger and Cathal joined Pat this morning on the show.