The Pat Kenny Show

Minister Hildegarde Naughton will launch the transformative "Buttoned Up" initiative at Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Galway today. We discuss why it is so important to end the stigma around periods with Minister Hildegarde Naughton and Ellie Loftus Nurse, Barrister and Founder of Nickeze. 

A meeting between Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly has been postponed. It comes amid tensions between the UK and Ireland over the movement of migrants. We get the latest on this with Aisling Moloney Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail and also talking to Pat was James Lawless TD Fianna Fail TD for Kildare North and Chair of the Oireachtas Join...

Gold prices have hit an all-time nominal high above $2,400 per troy ounce in recent days. Who are Ireland's Gold 4 Money kings?  Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden reports on the storied history of gold in Ireland.

The number of people being caught for speeding and driving while intoxicated is down but the incidents of mobile phone use while driving is on the rise. What does this mean for our poor road safety record? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Kevin Doyle Group Head of News Mediahuis and Executive Editor at the Irish Independent. 

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Regina Doherty Fine Gael Senator for Dublin, Harry McGee Political Correspondent for the Irish Times  and Peadar Toibin Leader of Aontu & TD for Meath West.  

This morning on the show Pat speaks to the family of GAA Chairman Sean Brown on their quest for answers on their father’s murder. Sean Brown was murdered in Bellaghy in May 1997. Joining Pat this morning was Siobhan Brown daughter of Sean Brown and also Daman Brown who is his grandson .    

With the lovely weather we’ve been having, a spring green crunch salad is on the cards from Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel.

On this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman, we hear about a digital doorbell in the Netherlands, connected to an underwater livestream is helping migrating fish pass through a Dutch Canal. Also we hear about new approaches to saving koalas. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

"The day just lit him up, it was really the last thing he was able for and that was all thanks to Make A Wish” Conor and Anne tell us about the invaluable work of Make A Wish does to make children’s dreams come true, including for their son, Michael, who got the chance to meet Rory McIlroy. Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. You can donate online at makeawish.ie/dona...

On this day 30 years ago, South Africans went to the polls and voted for Nelson Mandela as President in a democratic South Africa. But what has the impact of Nelson Mandela’s politics been on the country? And how will the ANC fare in the upcoming election?  To discuss Pat was joined on the show by Professor Steven Friedman, Faculty of Humanities, Politics Department, University of Johannesbur...

An internal report raised concern about weak controls in relation to the “golden visa” scheme almost four years before the scheme was discontinued. We’ll get the details with Arthur Beasley Current Affairs Editor of The Irish Times.

Do sporting events sometimes cause a 'baby boom' nine months later? Shane Hannon from Off The Ball has been investigating the apparent phenomenon.

Whether flying solo, going on a date or heading out with the kids, we hear some fun suggestions for what to get up to this weekend with Eadoin Fitzmaurice, Food and Travel Content Creator.  

No one is above the law, not even the president. Or is he? Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer from University of Galway and columnist for thejournal.ie will join us on Trump’s immunity case.

German staffer in EU parliament arrested on China spying charges. An Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing information to Beijing. We get the latest on this with James Rothwell Berlin Correspondent Daily Telegraph.

A survey has showed that a quarter of Irish adults flush incorrect items such as wipes, sanitary products and dental floss. Jo Linehan Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine examines the effects this has and look at some reusable alternatives.

This week on 'Boxed' John Fardy featured Ripley starring Andrew Scott.

25 years ago, two High School students murdered 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Colorado. One of the officers who was part of the SWAT team who entered the building that day was AJ DeAndrea. The event shaped the rest of his career. AJ joined Pat on the show this morning.

The Tanaiste Michael Martin visited a Palestinian refugee camp in Jordan yesterday as he concluded his visit to the Middle East. The Talbieh Camp, which is 35km south of Amman, is home to 10,600 people. It’s consists of a school, a medial centre and homes. And it’s one of ten UNWRA funded refugee camps in Jordan that accommodate 2.5m people. Our reporter Barry Whyte, who is part of a small group o...

Do drivers fear penalty points? And if not, how can we make our roads safer. Shane O’Donoghue Editor of completecar.ie joined Pat to discuss.

My grandad’s war: It’s the 80th anniversary of D Day. The largest land, air and naval operation in history. We retrace Henry McKean's grandfather’s footsteps George Borny on Sword beach. 100,000 Irish fought with the Allies during WWII.

On Inside Hollywood, from This is Spinal Tap to What we Do in the Shadows, we take a look at the best Mockumentaries  with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator.

Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens   joined Pat with advice on what jobs to do in the garden in the next coming days.

Controversial career breaks? We discuss teacher’s career breaks and why they have come under so much scrutiny with Ian O'Doherty Journalist with the Irish Independent and also Simon Lewis Primary School Principal & Host of If I were The Minister for Education podcast.

Despite being declared a success, there are still Issues with the deposit/return scheme for some of the smaller industries. We speak to someone affected. Joining Pat this morning was Dean McGuiness, Managing Director for Premier Beers.