The Pat Kenny Show

Ten Years to Save the West, Liz Truss memoir is released today. TRT World Presenter Enda Brady joins us to talk us through the biggest shocks revealed in the book.

Joining Pat this morning was Abigail Dean author of Day One, a fictional examination of what happens to a community following a gun attack in a school.

As tensions continue in Middle East, Scott Lucas Political Analyst and Professor at the Clinton Institute UCD joined Pat discuss the latest situation in Iran.

One year of the war in Sudan, we discuss the worst displacement crisis in history with Irish Times Correspondent and Author Sally Hayden.

Ireland’s planning system has been called into question after comments made by the Governor of the Central Bank. We asked is our planning system too slow? To discuss with Pat was Conor Skehan Environment & Planning Consultant & Former Head of planning and Environment Department at TU Dublin and also Claire McManus RIAI Housing Spokesperson & Director JFOC Architects. 

Pharmacies closed late at night, why does this happen? How does it take the influx of care when GPs recommend going to a pharmacy and do the pharmacies have capacity? We discuss with Sheena Mitchell Pharmacist at Milltown Totalhealth pharmacy and health advocate at WonderCare.ie  .

Ireland’s tooth fairy Bronagh Keane was our expert this morning and had some advice for those who have dental anxiety. 

Pat was joined on the show by Emma Donoghue of Room and The Pull of the Stars to talk about her brand new play.

We get an update on the situation in Israel following Iran’s attack on Saturday. It follows a call by the UN General Secretary for countries to ‘step back from the brink’. Pat was joined on the show by Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Scheffler takes home the green jacket at Augusta, Ireland thrash Wales in the Six Nations and Dublin dominate against Meath – Kathleen McNamee looks back on the weekend of sport.

The first Career Fair for Emergency Services & Military Personnel looking to change careers, comes to Dublin on Thursday. We get all the details from Stephen Moore, Founder of Out of the Blue Training and Former Garda .

Thousands affected as VHI phases out popular health insurance plans to ‘simplify’ offerings. How will this effect customers? We asked Dermot Goode from Total Health cover.ie a Lockton company.

There are calls for more train services to be provided for the people of Co. Louth Drogheda and Dundalk are the largest towns in Ireland and are continually growing in population. Locals want existing rail networks to be utilised.  Our reporter Josh Crosbie reports for us.

On our Friday Forum this week, we look at Simon Harris’ first week as Taoiseach plus Ireland’s entry into the controversial EU Migrant Pact. This week joining Pat was Jim O’Callaghan Fianna Fail TD for Dublin Bay South, Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training, The Communications Clinic  and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein Senator for Dublin

Pat delves into the life and controversies of OJ Simpson following his recent passing. Filmmaker and producer David Blake Knox joins us to recount his personal experiences working with Simpson, offering unique insights into the troubled legacy of the American football star and actor.

There is a new requirement for all Gardaí to conduct 30 minutes of road policing daily. Independent TD for Kerry, Michael Healy Rae, joins Pat to debate whether this change is sufficient for improving road safety.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to reveal the secrets behind making a scrumptious chicken and tiger prawn pad thai. Get ready to spice up your cooking skills with tips straight from a culinary master!

Mother Ailish and daughter Keely share their unique story of attending college together through Dublin's adult educational supports for lifelong learning. Pat talks to them about how they overcame educational struggles and what this experience has meant for their family bond.

As Ireland work with Spain and others to build support for recognition of Palestine, Dana Erlich, Israel’s Ambassador to Ireland joins Pat in studio

Kathleen McNamee, Digital Producer for Off the Ball, joins Pat for an overview of this weekend's sport highlights.

Caroline Flack's family has expressed that they still have "unanswered questions" following the decision by the Metropolitan Police to re-examine the charges against the late star. Enda Brady, TRT World Presenter, joins Pat to provide the most recent developments from the UK. If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this discussion, The Samaritans can be reached at freephone 116123

Dublin City Council faces criticism for overlooking the needs of individuals with disabilities following their announcement that cars and vans will be prohibited from accessing parts of the north and south quays starting in early August. Businesses have expressed concerns about how this will affect their customers and delivery operations. Our correspondent, Emma Tyrrell, brings Pat the details fro...

Teacher shortages, unfinished school buildings, a lack of places – education in Ireland has it’s issues at the moment, but what is being done to improve things? Pat is joined by Norma Foley, Minister for Education of Ireland ahead of the Fianna Fáil ard fheis later today.

In this week's Boxed, John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime, talks to Pat about about the new documentary on Apple TV, "Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces."

Boeing has been hit after a new whistleblower raises safety concerns. Joining Pat to discuss is Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety & Security Expert.