The Pat Kenny Show

Freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson joined Anton to discuss the latest developments in the trial against Jeffrey Donaldson, who faces sex abuse charges. As the next hearing takes place this morning, Amanda provided insights into the case and what can be expected as the trial moves forward.

Anton was joined by Karen Jordan, Principal of St Catherine's National School, and Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with The Irish Times, to debate whether parents should take their children out of school for holidays during term time.

Anton was joined by Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Sunday Independent, to discuss the new changes being made to Dublin’s traffic lights to better accommodate cyclists. As cycling becomes more popular in the city, these tweaks aim to improve safety and efficiency on the roads for all users.

Anton was joined by dog behaviour expert Paula Feaheny to answer listener questions on training puppies and dogs with behavioural issues, including over-friendly pets and barking.

Clinical Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan joined Anton to offer advice on how to escape the overwhelming bad news agenda and protect your mental health.

Economist and author David McWilliams joined Anton to discuss his new book Money: The Story of Humanity and the unexpected links between economics, arts, and figures like James Joyce.

Anton was joined by Professor Rose Anne Kenny, Principal Investigator of TILDA, to discuss their new designation as a WHO Collaborating Centre and how Ireland will play a leading role in ageing research worldwide.

Anton was joined by Denis Staunton, China Correspondent for The Irish Times, to discuss China’s decision to end its international adoption program, leaving hundreds of families in limbo.

Anton was joined by John O'Keeffe, CEO of ePower, to discuss World EV Day and what the Irish government needs to do to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.

Anton was joined by Brian Mooney, Guidance Counsellor and Education Columnist, and Donal Cremin, President of the ASTI, to discuss growing calls to overhaul the ‘crude and unfair’ CAO system.

Anton was joined by Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball to recap a disappointing night for Ireland against England and preview the upcoming matches, including news on the Irish Open.

Award-winning author Christine Dwyer Hickey joined Anton to discuss her latest book, Our London Lives, a multi-generational story exploring love, family, and guilt across four decades in London.

In this week's UK update, Anton was joined by Enda Brady, Presenter at TRT World, to discuss Michael Gove's calls for criminal prosecutions against companies, including Irish firm Kingspan, involved in Grenfell Tower cladding. They also touched on Lucy Letby’s plans to launch a fresh appeal, and Jeremy Kyle defending his presenting style.

Anton was joined by Mark O’Meara, President of the Garda Representative Association, to discuss the troubling decline in Garda numbers, as dozens of successful candidates have chosen not to take up their places over the past two years.

The father of Colt Gray, the fourteen-year-old suspect in the Georgia school shooting, is the latest to be arrested in connection with the case. Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and columnist with TheJournal.ie brings us the latest on this.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Ivan this morning on the show was Kevin Doyle Executive Editor of the Irish Independent, Jim O’Callaghan FF TD for Dublin Bay South and his party’s justice spokesperson and also Roisin Shortall TD for Dublin North West &  Social Democrats spokesperson on Health; Finance; & Public Expenditure and Reform.

We speak to a former heroin addict about turning his life around. Speaking to Ivan this morning was Dr Brian Pennie, Neuroscientist and doctor.

There has been a Massive drop in farm incomes last year as dairy and cereals hit hardest. We discuss this with Pat O’Toole, Political Correspondent for the Farmers Journal about the impact.

There are calls for increased enforcement for bike theft after it was revealed that over 25 thousand bikes have been stolen in the last five years. We discuss issue with Janet Horner Green Party Councillor for Dublin’s North Inner City. 

What will the next Dail compromise of and the US Presidential elections are in the offing. Matt Cooper, presenter of The Last Word and co-host of Path to Power will join Ivan to preview some significant political events.

Gareth Mullins joined us this morning to talk us through Meatballs with parmesan and oregano, fresh tomato sauce recipe.

This Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the pardon of President Richard Nixon. Will the whole notion of executive clemency be  on the agenda if Donald Trump,  a convicted felon, regains the White House. Simon Tierney Newstalk Reporter and Presenter looks back on this time in history.

We get the latest on where is the line between a dream wedding and a nightmare for guests with Sara Kennedy Editor and Irish Wedding Blogger.

On a date, flying solo or out with the family. We hear some top tips for what to get up to if you are out and about over the weekend with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice Travel and Food content creator .  

How did the Paralympic Movement start? And who were the first Irish paralympic heroes? Cameron Hill from Off The Ball joins us to talk through.