The Pat Kenny Show

Pulitzer prize winning poet Paul Muldoon joined Pat in studio ahead of his brand new Irish tour.

An Irish fishing body are warning that the government isn't negotiating on behalf of Irish fishermen. Speaking to Pat this morning was Aodh O’Donnell  Aodh O’Donnell CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation as the urge Government to prevent ‘crazy’ deal that could grant Iceland access to Irish fishing waters.

With Nepalese authorities introducing a new protocol compelling climbers to carry their faeces with them on Mount Everest. Pat about the somewhat less edifying aspects of summiting the world’s highest peak with Johnny Ward of One Step Forward and who was the 1st person to complete Ultimate Explorer's Grand Slam.

Simon Harris give FG a boost of energy as he takes over as leader. What can he bring to the party as he takes on the leadership role. Pat spoke to John Lee Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland.

A new UN resolution on AI promises to start a new wave of action on countries ability to safeguard human rights, protect personal data and monitor ai for risks. However there have been mixed reactions amongst experts as to what it will actually achieve. To discuss further Pat spoke to Elizabeth Farries  Director of Digital Policy.ie & Assistant Professor at UCD and also Barry O’Sullivan&n...

All eyes remain on Russia following Moscow's terrorist attack. With the latest on the attack and aftermath Pat was joined by Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science  and Author of the book ISIS: A History.

We look back on the big stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Peadar Tobin Leader of Aontú, Fionnan Sheehan Ireland Editor the Irish Independent and Emer Currie Fine Gael Senator for Dublin.  

A real treat this week from Gareth Mullins, Buttermilk Cajun chicken burger with red cabbage slaw and blue cheese crème fraiche.

We speak with the owner of the leading independent jeweller in Northern Ireland so good in fact that they featured in Game of Thrones. Joining Pat live from Ballygally Castle Hotel with thanks to Discover Northern Ireland was Brona Steenson, owner of Steenson Jewellers.  

Beautiful homes at affordable prices the northern Ireland housing market. Henry makes takes a look around at the market in Northern Ireland and reports for us.

The beauty of Northern Ireland: The Gobbins Cliffwalk takes you through time and the elements. It's visited by thousands of people every year looking to learn about the fascinating history in Northern Ireland. We learn all about it from tour guide Philip Hoy.

The start of the women’s Six Nations this weekend and John O’Shea’s first game in charge, Kathleen McNamee joined us for a preview of the sports this weekend.

How far away are we from it? What would be the reception to it, both sides of the border? Pat was joined live from the Ballygally Castle Hotel by Belfast based journalist Amanda Ferguson and Professor of Social Policy at the University of Ulster Deirdre Heenan.

The ARC Fashion Show takes place on Thursday, 28th March at the RDS Concert Hall. To hear more about the night and the work of the ARC Cancer Support Centres Pat was joined on the show by Helen Cody, Fashion Designer and ARC Angel and also Marian McNamara, Financial Advisor and ARC Angel too.

John Simpson BBC World Affairs Editor reacts on Putin’s tzar like control of Russia.

Tn the foot of the Taoiseach's announcement yesterday, Off The Ball's Shane Hannon is with us to discuss some of the more surprising and out-of-the-blue sporting exits and retirements over the years.

Luke fills us in on all the latest news from a big immunology conference in Killarney. 

Actor Tom Vaughan Lawlor joins Pat to talk about his new Netflix drama film, The Beautiful Game, which will have a global release on Netflix on March 29th.

In our disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes cancer researcher and physicist,  we look at the viral clip that claims an Irish school has forced children to read the Koran or be suspended.

Reality TV Star from Below Deck Sailing Yacht  Daisy Kelliher will be in studio to discuss her experience starring in the show.

Don't overfill your kettle or leave the fridge open, Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  shares some simple energy saving tips for around the house as part of Newstalk Goes Green. With thanks to SSE Airtricity, to find out more about Generation Green Home Upgrade, see sseairtricity.com . 

Who will the next leader be and what caused the resignation? We’ll discuss with the opposition. Talking to Pat this morning was Daniel McConnell – Editor of the Business Post and also Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South.

We discuss why we are having our first babies older than almost anyone else in the world with Dr Mary Wingfield Clinical Lead for fertility treatment at the HSE. 

Finance expert Paul Merriman will tell us about income protection and other must-have financial protection products.

On Inside Hollywood this week, We discuss I The Medallion, Wild Mountain Thyme and Far and Away with Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator.