The Pat Kenny Show

The five main pillars of health are checking yourself, diet, sleep, exercise and orgasms - that's according to Laura Dowling, AKA The Fabulous Pharmacist, who joins Pat to explain why we are so bad at discussing sex!

Michael O’Farrell, Journalist and Author joins Pat to discuss his new book, 'Fugitive: The Michael Lynn Story - The True Story of the Epic Hunt to Bring One of Ireland's Most Notorious Fugitives to Justice.'

Shane Hannon, OTB Producer joins Pat to discuss stories of the most fascinating sporting animals.

Professor Luke O’Neill talks to Pat about the latest on driverless cars.

RTÉ is cracking down on staff and presenters receiving gifts – anything worth over €100 should be refused. Ellen Coyne, Irish Independent Journalist joins Pat to discuss.

There are more cars on the roads yet fewer Gardai policing them – is this the cause behind our increased fatalities? Joining Pat to discuss is Brendan O’Connor, President of the Garda Representative Association, and Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant & CEO of the RIAC.

Paddy Cullivan joins Pat to talk about his shows including "I can't believe it's not Ireland" which imagines what a United Ireland might look like – the Metro built, a new anthem and a new capital city.

There are growing numbers of people getting their skincare education from social media. In particular, TikTok trends are growing but is the information provided safe? Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist at the Institute of Dermatologists joins Pat to give her take on some of these trends.

Members of the European Parliament have given their approval to an overhauled migration system, which has been advocated by the pro-European political centre. This revised system is aimed at diminishing irregular arrivals and aims to counteract the advances made by far-right factions in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary election in June. To delve deeper into this topic, Pat is joined by B...

It’s rose time in the garden and Paraic Horkan has loads of advice for planting some lovely roses in your garden.

All's fair in love & war – or is it? We’ll talk to Senior Family Mediator Michelle Browne and author about modern day divorces.

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s annual fundraising day, 65 Roses Day, which is taking place on Friday, April 12th. We speak to a mother who is advocating for her son. Joining Pat on the show was Louise Dowling is Mum to Aaron who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Aaron carries two rare CF gene mutations. This means that Aaron is considered part of the 10% of the CF population who is not eligible for access to l...

The Trial of 27 people charge in connection with the worldwide Panama Papers money laundering commenced on Monday. We get the latest from Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

No medical aid, no food, no hope. To hear about the conditions on the Gaza Strip Pat spoke to Tess Ingram, UNICEF spokesperson who is currently in Rafah.

Beyonce is inspiring everyone to keep it country. We look at the best small town America films in this week's 'Inside Hollywood' with Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.

In this week's Green Scene. Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland will look at how trees might be responsible for a local cooling trend in the eastern US. All with thanks to AIB.

The woman who made it happen. Pat was joined on the show by Sam McAlister, the producer who organised the interview with Prince Andrew for Newsnight.

A number of criminals and sex offenders have changed their names to hide their identities and past. We discuss with Peadar Toibin, Meath West TD and Leader of Aontu. 

An Irish actress has said she had to flee the United States after being targeted by a stalker in Hollywood who planted a tracking device on her car. Aine O’Neill, who is originally from Dublin, is one of three plaintiffs who are taking a class action lawsuit against Apple over the sale of AirTags. Intended to allow people to find objects like their keys or laptops, there have been dozens of cases...

This week on the show Jess Kelly takes a look at the autopilot lawsuit involving Tesla. Also Jess answers listeners tech queries.

Catherine Rabess Author of the 30 plan, Specialist Dietician and NHS clinical lead is encouraging people to add diversity to their diet to improve gut health. She explained to Pat how and why.

Many families are back from their Easter holidays but have you ever considered what our getaways might look like in the future? Well with some people 'flight- shaming' others for going abroad and with attractions constantly changing, where will be the destinations of tomorrow?   Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been finding out what holidays will be like in the future: 

The family of a soldier killed in the 1974 Guildford pub bombing have been told by UK police that they have a new "viable line of inquiry" but will not be investigating because of the new Legacy Bill. Pat was joined by Richard O’Rawe to discuss the implications of the Legacy Bill.

Smartphones, social media and school are huge anxiety triggers for kids today. We discuss with Mary O'Kane Author of 'Anxious Children In An Anxious World'. 

The first measures of Dublin City’s new transport plan has been announced and it’s to the dismay of many. We discuss the introduction of bus gates with Brian Caulfield. Professor in Transport, Trinity College Dublin.