The Pat Kenny Show

Ron DeSantis has ended his campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination and endorsed his rival, Donald Trump. This now leaves Nikki Haley as Trump’s main opponent for the nomination. We get the latest from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal.

2021 marked the first time in the history of the State that a law was passed with someone's name ascribed to it. Coco's Law was the result of years of campaigning from Jackie Fox after the tragic loss of her daughter. Jackie spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

Ian Bailey, the chief suspect in the Sophie Toscan  Du Plantier murder has died suddenly at the age of 66, the journalist always protested his innocence. With more on this Pat was joined on the show by  Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent Irish Independent. 

We hear about a new confrontation between both Donald Tusk’s and President Andrzej Duda. Speaking to Pat this morning was Kamil Tchorek    Consultant for investors into Eastern Europe and former Foreign Correspondent for the Economist and The Times. 

Ireland’s men’s hockey team qualify for the Olympics while a controversial decision over a goal overshadowed the Senior Hurling Club final. Kathleen McNamee looks back on the weekend of sport.

Aspiring homeowners do not stand a fighting chance at owning their own home due to the increase in social housing being bought by the state . We discuss this with Paul McNeive,  Motivational Speaker and Author, Opinion Columnist for The Irish Independent . 

235,000 people remain without power, delays to train services following debris on the line, Dublin airport flight cancellations & significant structural damage in places across the country. Pat spoke to Conor Faughnan, CEO of the RIAC & Transport Commentator. 

We take a look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this week was Philip Ryan, Political Editor with The Irish Independent, Thomas Byrne, Minister of State at Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Sport and Physical Education) and TD for Meath East and Louise O’Reilly Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal. 

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, talks us through how to make a Thai green Vegetable curry and fragrant jasmine rice. Friday Food is with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Twenty six years ago Claire Bowes lost her sight in the Omagh bombing. Since then she has gone on to graduate from both a degree and a masters, open her own business and raise a family. She lives by a philosophy live life with no regrets. Claire joined Pat on the show this morning.

40% of children in secondary school faced cyberbullying during the last school year . What happen outside school gets into the class room too. We discuss the way bullying has changed and how it can be addressed with Chris Sherlock, Broadcaster Mental Health Advocate and Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist. 

This week we have seen scuffles at Racket Hall between the Gardai and protesters as 16 Asylum seekers, women and children tried to seek refuge. Phrases like 'Roscrea is Full, 'Plantation' and 'Scam' have been used by protesters. Why is it that many people have fallen for these slogans?  David Robert Grimes, author of "The Irrational Ape, Why we Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theorie...

Palestine’s Ambassador to Ireland Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid joined Pat on the show today to discuss the ongoing conflict.

Connacht take on Bristol Bears tonight. In premier league news, Arsenal will face Crystal Palace while Brentford are up against Nott’m Forest this weekend. What can we expect from the world of tennis as we discuss this year's Australian open. Kathleen McNamee takes a look ahead of a busy weekend of sport.

We take a look at the career of Emma Stone ‘ a trailblazer at awards season in this weeks 'Inside Hollywood'  with Lisa Cannon  TV Host and Executive Producer of Spotlight.  

Just one third of shops have signed up for a new scheme which will see cash handed out in exchange for empty plastic bottles. Pat spoke to Vincent Jennings CEO of The Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association of Ireland. 

New Harlan Coben Netflix hit Fool Me Once features in this weeks Boxed with Screentime Presenter John Fardy.

Sewage on the streets, overcrowding and amputations without anesthetic: We hear from a UNICEF spokesperson who has just left Gaza. Tess Ingram, UNICEF Spokesperson told Pat what she has seen and experienced.

In US news, Donald Trump is back in court for a defamation trial while also in the running for the US 2024 election.   We get the latest stateside from Terry Sheridan  Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio. 

Cinema takings soared in Ireland last year . Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam looks at the business of cinema.  All with thanks to Croke Park Meetings & Events.

As we gear up for the COVDO-19 inquiry, Professor Luke O’Neill looks at what happened during the pandemic in terms of treatments that were being talked about, which ones actually worked and that are helping patients now.

73% of irish workers are considering a new job we hear why and what the flood of job seekers may mean for competition on the job market? Pat was joined on the show by Sue Duke, LinkedIn Ireland Country Manager.

A former Army Ranger tells how to navigate the dangers of working in a conflict zone. Speaking to Pat this morning was Danny Cluskey Former Army Ranger and Co-Owner and CEO at Irish Training Solutions .

People are most likely to drop their new year resolutions this Sunday, Jo Linehan, Editor of Climate, Sunday Times Ireland / Sustainability Columnist Irish Country Magazine / Founder of GAFF Shop is here to motivate you to stick to being more sustainable in 2024

Extra nurses in GP practices, more reserve gardaí and additional English language teachers for schools are some of the options on the table as part of a new package of state supports for areas which have taken the most migrants, but where will these additional workers come from? We had a discussion with Brendan O’Connor President GRA  and Simon Lewis Primary School Principal & Host of If...