The Pat Kenny Show

A zero-point-two five per cent cut to mortgage rates could be on the way next month.  This may mean pillar banks are offering the best rates for the last few years, so now is the time to shop around. Our expert today was Margaret Barrett Managing Director Contracting Plus Mortgages Ltd.   

Data on 20,000 Europeans collected at the end of 2022, showed that Ireland has the highest levels of loneliness. We discuss this with Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

Mark O’Brien, a swimmer with MND is about to take on two Guinness World Record attempts in 2 different countries on 1st September. Mark joined Anton on the show to chat about his amazing attempt.

Run clubs have blown up in popularity around the country and now a new study says they actually make you faster. What are the other benefits? Anton was joined on the show by Jenny Branigan  Physiotherapist from total physio and also Mark Armstrong Chair Of Dublin Front Runners Club.

Five years since it opened in Longford Forest, Center Parcs is set for a €100 expansion. So what keeps families flocking to its lodges and Subtropical Swimming Paradise, despite the high prices? Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent tell us all. All with thanks to Ryanair

Geraldine Herbert  Motoring Editor, The Sunday Independent brings us advice on getting and training for your motorbike licence.  

Dublin is facing a water shortage in the next 10 years. What action needs to be taken and how soon can we expect this to impact us? Anton discusses this and more with Angela Ryan Uisce Eireann’s Asset Strategy Manager.

Israel is braced for a general strike after protests over what is seen as the government's failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. We get the latest on this with Professor Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University. 

Are we seeing the rise of the far right in Germany? We get the on the regional elections in Germany with Deborah Cole, Berlin Correspondent, The Guardian. 

One in ten primary school student are still in overcrowded classrooms. However this represents the lowest figure in 20 years according to an analysis by the Irish Independent. To discuss this further Anton spoke to Principal Simon Lewis Primary School Principal and Host of the Podcast I'f I were the Minister for Education'.

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio today was Lorraine Clifford Lee, Dublin Fine Gael Senator, Cathal Berry TD, Independent TD for Kildare South and also Craig Hughes, Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail.   

As we come into September, many issues remain around student accommodation, lack of availability, cost and the prevalence of scams. Newstalk Report Josh Crosbie has been looking into this for us.

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel takes us through  apple tart fine and vanilla ice cream recipe.

US Update with Larry Donnelly: Kamala Harris's first big interview, Trump’s clash with Army veterans, and two teens arrested for the shooting of an Irish man.

Schoolchildren across the country may be left without transport going into the new year. That’s according to the coach tourism and transport council of Ireland. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Feargal Barton, Spokesperson for the CTTC.

Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a Private Detective? We find out with guest Liam A. Brady, Ireland’s leading Private Detective.

We will preview all the weekend sports including the Liverpool Manchester United tie and all the action in the Paralympics in Paris. Joining Pat today was Adrian Barry in studio and Aisling O'Reilly live from Paris.

A park in Dublin's northeast inner city could be one of the city’s most vibrant and well-utilised. That’s according to a body of research by group ‘A Playful City’ Pat gets the details from Neasa Ni Bhriain, Director of a Playful City.

An Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Pat on the show next to discuss everything from hosting an online safety summit, diplomatic relations and forthcomingbudget .

The new Apple TV drama series bad monkey starring Vince Vaughan features in this weeks Boxed with John Fardy.

Nearly 60,000 students found out their fate in the first round of CAO offers yesterday. To give students and parents advice on courses and offers Pat was joined on the show by Brian Mooney, Guidance counsellor and education columnist with the Irish Times

When it came to diagnosing ailments before modern medicine doctors often examined the  tongue for clues. Based on its color, shape, and thickness, the muscle can reveal a number of possible health issues from cancer, to diabetes, to even asthma and gastrointestinal issues. Pat discuss all this with Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College .&nbs...

James hogan spent 11 years as the Chief Executive of Etihad Airlines. In that time, he saw the expansion of the company to one of the biggest in the world now worth over 20 billion dollars. James sat down with Pat this morning to chat about his career.

Education Minister Norma Foley joined Pat on the show to discuss her plan for the smartphone ban in schools. 

We take a look at the resurgence of natural materials in Ireland. Wool, tweed, linen, their history, why they died off. All to discuss with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine.