The Pat Kenny Show

A Googlepocalypse is sweeping the United States and its devastating effects are on their way to Ireland. Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details. All with thanks to the Viatel Technology Group.

With summer holidays just around the corner find out the best ways to keep your kids occupied. Got get some advice Pat spoke to  Aoife Lee, Parent coach of parentsupport.ie  and also Newstalk Presenter Tom Dunne.

What does an MEP do day to day? Frances Fitzgerald has been a Member of the European Parliament from Ireland for the Dublin constituency since July 2019. She joins us in studio to tell us about her day to day in Brussels.

Pharmacist and Founder of the Health Podcast at Wondercare.ie   Sheena Mitchell unpacks the surge in seasonal allergies and how to fight back.

Are you thinking of making the switch to an electric vehicle but not sure what criteria you should be looking for? To explain all Pat spoke to Derek Reilly, partnership director at Nevo.

The Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said the EU is considering sanctions against Israel if it refuses to comply with rulings from the International Court of Justice. Speaking to Pat this morning was Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin .

Ash dieback was first detected in the Republic of Ireland in October 2012 on plants imported from continental Europe. The disease is now prevalent throughout most of the island of Ireland and is likely to cause the death of the majority of the ash trees over the next two decades. Are we witnessing the end of the ash tree in Ireland? Pat discussed this with Simon White Chairman of the Limerick...

According to the EPA even if all the actions listed in the Governments latest climate action plan were fully implemented it would still not be enough to meet our emissions reduction targets for 2030. We hear why with Sadhbh O’Neill, Senior Climate Advisor to Friends of the Earth.

With the enactment of recognition of the state of Palestine today, we find out what this means in the European contact and what the impact will be? Joining Pat this morning on the show was Hugh O’Connell Political Editor - The Sunday Times Ireland and also  Rosie Birchard Freelance Journalist in Brussels.

Bestselling author Michelle McDonagh joined Pat on the show to chat about her new book 'Somebody Knows'.

From solutions to help you exercise if you have a health condition that hinders your mobility, to tips on fitting exercise into a hectic lifestyle. Our expert today is here to help, joining Pat was Andrew Dunne, chartered physiotherapist and clinical exercise specialist. Founder of Personal Health Medical Exercise clinic.

From Hilary Clintons 2016’s “Pokémon Go” to the polls, to Joe Bidens search for a “seasoned meme lord” how has social media changed the campaign trail?  We discuss with Eoghan Thomas McDermot, CEO Communications Clinic.

Young royals including prince George would not be exempt from Rishi Sunak's plan to reintroduce the national service scheme. We will get all the latest from Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter.

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined us this morning to discuss how we individually manage our stress that impacts our relationship.

Global health leaders will gather in Geneva on 27 May at the annual World Health Assembly, where a new agreement for countries to work together to prepare for, prevent, and respond to pandemics known as the “pandemic accord” will top the agenda. Pat was joined the show to explain more about the Pandemic Accord was Dr Mike Ryan  Dr Mike Ryan from the World Health Organisation  

Cliffs of Moher visitors have been shocked by a charge to ‘offset their carbon footprint’ even if they arrive by public transport. We ask should we charge to see tourist attractions such as cliffs, waterfalls and parks. Eoghan Corry - Editor of Air and Travel Magazine 

A third loss in a Champions Cup final for Leinster, victory for Manchester United in the FA Cup final and Galway left licking their wounds after their loss to Dublin. Phil Egan looks back on the busy weekend of sport.

Further attacks from Hamas on Israel and the US reviving hostage talks. We get the latest on the Israel Gaza crisis  with Fawaz Gerges  Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.   

The scene is the same in almost any town you go to children playing in a park or playground, while parents keep watch nearby. But if you look closer, you may spot a change in the arrangement fathers are getting older. And for an increasing few, it’s their second time around. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Ireland's second time Dads.

Ireland is a soft touch on migrants and 74% want a tougher approach on refugees according to Daily Mail survey. Pat discussed these findings with Craig Hughes Political Editor Irish Daily Mail. 

On our Friday forum this week, after a historic week we will be discussing the latest developments on Palestine, the UK snap general election and a proposed ban to protests outside private homes. Joining Pat this morning was Hugh O’Connell  Political Editor, The Sunday Times Ireland, John Lahart TD  Fianna Fail TD for Dublin South West and also Lynn Boylan Sinn Fein S...

As we get ready to go to the polls we’ll be asking is Ireland’s local government system the weakest in Europe? We discuss this with Dr. Theresa Reidy Senior lecturer in the Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork and Co-editor of ‘Politics in the Republic of Ireland.

Gareth Mullins will be talking us through roast salmon fillet with new potatoes, asparagus, peas and mint recipe prefect to try this weekend.

Tensions are rising over Ireland recognition of the State of Palestine. We get the latest from Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

Student protests have raged across campuses across the globe, we speak to one of the protestors from the University of Chicago protests about why they’re protesting and their demands for the University to divest, to disclose, and to repair, and to stop their financial and political ties to Israel. Pat spoke to Christopher Lacovetti from the University of Chicago about why students in the US contin...