The Pat Kenny Show

Public consultation on Dublin’s long-awaited MetroLink reopens, Consultation on the €9.5bn rail line reopening five months after the Bord Pleanála hearing closed. To discuss further Pat was joined in studio by Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator and consultant for the Royal Irish Automobile Club.

Should you change your mattress for your new partner? Pat asks Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

Extended prescribing, the common clinical conditions scheme and dealing with the on-going medicine shortage. These are just some of the recommendations expected from the Expert Taskforce on the future of pharmacy services published today. We speak to Tom Murray Head of Irish Pharmacy Union. 

This week, Jess Kelly takes a look at some of the new Google products that will be unveiled today.

With weeks counting down until colleges are back. We hear about the grave challenges students are facing when it comes finding accommodation. Joining Pat on the show was Miranda Bauer UCD SU President  and also Evan Fitzpatrick, 2nd year History and Politics student from UCD. 

2030 targets have been vast in doubt after counties EV sales rates were revealed. We get the details and reaction from Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor, at the Sunday Independent and also Gerry Grennan Donegal EV Association. 

Extraordinary advice to paramedics from the National Ambulance service to reset battery if cardiac machine is faulty as review into call-out failure ongoing. We get the details with Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent.  

Is love really blind? Well, Pat was joined by two Irish contestants who took part in the Netflix series, 'Love Is Blind'. Joining Pat in studio was Sabrina Egerton and Conor Griffin .  

The Ukrainian advance to the Russian region of Kursk entered its seventh day yesterday. Was this an intelligence failure or a brilliant military plan? Pat discusses this with Patrick Bury Senior Associate Professor in Warfare and Counterterrorism at University of Bath and Former NATO Analyst.

Our expert this morning was Moira Grassick, COO of Peninsula Ireland to discuss how to navigate the problems or opportunities of the modern workplace.

Slow Living, Niksen or is it just about chilling out. We look at the art of doing nothing with author Olga Mecking behind the book ‘Niksen: The Dutch Art of Doing Nothing’.

The t’s and c’s of advertising and why some companies are getting it wrong. All to discuss with Orla Twomey Chief Executive of The Advertising Standards Authority. 

A new project has been launches by An Garda Síochána called "Operation Nexus". Our reporter Alex Rowley went to find out all about it at Garda Headquarters and got the public's reaction.

An Irish humanitarian organisation is hoping to help people suffering from devastating injuries in Gaza by delivering a mobile surgical unit that can be used for up to ten surgeries a day. We speak to Alistair Bunkall Sky Middle East Correspondent on the situation in Gaza and also Shane Leahy Former Munster Rugby Player & Limerick entrepreneur on the work of the One 4 Humanity.

Influenced by social media and sports stars, teen boys are loading up on protein and piling on the weights. Are they in danger of putting their health at risk? Pat discusses this with Barry Hennessy, Former Limerick Hurler and also Colin Lane Physiotherapist with PhysioActive in Cork.

A Ukranian incursion into Russia entered its sixth day yesterday. The Kursk region evacuated about 75,000 people with troops still advancing through Russian land. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.

An incredibly Olympics for Ireland with a total of 7 medals, 4 gold and 3 bronze. Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball joins us to talk about Ireland’s best Olympics and what it’s like to commentate on it while Cathal Dennehy brings us the story of Salwa Eid Naser.

In a new documentary called 'Mrs. Robinson' tells Mary’s story, in her own words, for the very first time illuminating battles for justice and equality over half a century, on the streets, in the courts, at the ballot box, and in backroom corridors of power. Pat spoke to Mary and also the Director of the documentary Aoife Kelleher.

As stricter rules are imposed on travel carrier who fail to ensure passenger have the proper travel documentation. We get the details from Travel Commentator and Editor and Owner of Travel Extra Magazine Eoghan Corry.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Craig Hughes Political Editor, Irish Daily Mail,  Senator Barry  Ward Fine Gael Senator & Seanad Spokesperson on Justice and also Mairead Farrell Sinn Fein TD for Galway.  

Mary Byrne – Check Me Out." Directed by the talented Rob Murphy, this one-woman performance promises to be a riveting and emotional journey through Mary's remarkable life.  The show is on at the Olympia theatre Tuesday 20th August. Approximate stage times as follows: doors open 6.30pm, show 7.30pm. Other dates 10th August Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray  and Sat 17th August&nbsp...

We take a look back at all the most important moments in history and culture on August 9th. 

Domestic abusers should be removed from their homes following allegations of violence according to the Children’s Ombudsman. We hear from Ann Clarke CEO, Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services.

This week on the show, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel brings us some breakfast recipes frittata and bircher muesli.

In the second quarter of this year, Ireland saw increased growth in turnover and employment in the construction sector. That’s according to data from the CIF. We’ll hear from their Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Construction Industry Federation.