The Pat Kenny Show

Immature, under-resourced and hardly considered, three new reports on RTE leave much to be desired. We discuss the findings with Aisling Moloney  Political Correspondent at the Irish Daily Mail. 

This week in the Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman explains how small prompts can help change our food waste habits and orangutans using medicinal plants to heal wounds. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Ireland made history last night, with the first non binary act to perform in Eurovision.  Bambie Thug has made it it into the finals and we go to Malmo for the celebrations with Henry McKean.

Growing numbers are in favour of checkpoints at the border of Northern Ireland. To discuss further Pat spoke to John O’Brennan Professor of European Politics, Maynooth University  and also Deirdre Heenan Professor of Social Policy, Ulster University. 

Apple is holding its first product event of the year today and Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning to preview it. All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group.

An abducted child, a mother accused, and a skeptical detective all await readers in the next installment of John Connolly’s Charlie Parker series. John Connolly joined Pat this morning to chat about the new book 'Instruments Of Darkness'.

Bryan Dobson joined RTE in 1987 and has been one of their leading news broadcasters ever since. From Six One to the News at 1, he’s been an integral part of news media in Ireland. On Friday, Bryan presented his last radio show on RTE and he joined Pat to talk about his retirement and new plans.

The number of asylum seekers who’ve arrived in Ireland in the first four months of this year has increased by 95% when compared to the same period last year. Figures from the Department of Justice show that up until the end of April this year 7,080 people applied for international protection here (3628 asylum seekers arrived here in the first four months of 2023). Meanwhile there are over 80 tents...

Today in the UK, MP's will be told of a massive data breach involving The Ministry of Defence. It follows a big weekend of politics with the results of the local elections proving grim for the Conservatives. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times.

The first Eurovision semi-final takes place tonight with Ireland performing 7th. It’s against the backdrop of the Israel Gaza conflict however which has caused the atmosphere around Eurovision to be a little different this year. Our report Henry McKean is live now from Sweden.

A ceasefire in Gaza was a possibility yesterday but it was over before it started. We speak to Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University about what happened.

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning live from The Shelbourne Hotel was Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Fein T.D. for Dub Mid-West. Spokesperson on Housing, Local Govt & Heritage, Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions & Insurance and Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown and also Sine...

Vegan chef and author Holly White talks to Pat about why self-love can be applied to the foods you eat and what a vegan lifestyle is like in 2024.

Do we need a new anti-smoking strategy? Professor John Crowne Medical Oncologist and Former Senator, talks to us about the impact of vaping and why and how we stop smoking. 

Will there be a possibility of a ceasefire in the Middle East? Scott Lucas, Professor and political analyst, Clinton institute, University College Dublin joined Pat on the show to discuss.

JP Kavanagh is the General Manager of The Shelbourne “The Shelbourne could be described as Ireland's front door for nearly 200 years. It's where Ireland comes to celebrate". JP shares with us some of his most magical memories in this historic hotel.

Author Jo Spain joined Pat on the show as we broadcasted live from The Shelbourne Hotel to chat about her new book 'The Trial'.

The UK local elections begin today and to discuss what might the results bring Pat was joined on the show by former private secretary to Margaret Thatcher Caroline Slocock.

Russian disinformation is resulting in an EU probe for META. Pat discusses this with Dr David Robert Grimes  Disinformation Expert and author.

How did an influx of British pop stars in the early 80’s kick-start a cultural transformation in Ireland? Well all is detailed in a new book Tax, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll and its author Damian Corless joined Pat in studio today.

Who wants to live forever? Scientists have now discovered, finally, how you can live longer. Luke O’ Neill discusses a range of studies over the last 10 years that show we can live longer.

On this week’s Boxed, John Fardy will take a look at the Netflix phenomenon, Baby Reindeer. The story of a comedian and the complicated relationship with his stalker.

Beyond the world of our 'regular' sports like football, rugby and golf, lies a realm of the wacky and wonderful sports that you may, or may not, have heard of. Off The Ball's Shane Hannon talk us through some of them.

The Mincéirí archives is a new audio visual initiative where Irish children have the opportunity to grow up with a greater understanding and respect for the traveller community. We hear all about it with Oein DeBhairduin Traveller Culture Collections Development Officer at the National Museum of Ireland.

“It's time to have a serious conversation about the Minister”: We hear about last night’s Fianna Fail party meeting as well as comments from the UK Prime Minister with Pat Leahy Political Editor of the Irish Times.