The Pat Kenny Show

SSE Airtricity reduces electricity prices and gas tariffs with experts promising a price war, Charlie Weston Personal Finances Editor with the Independent joins us with the good news.

Thinking of changing jobs? Our Monday expert Donal O’Donoghue MD at Sanderson Recruitment takes you through the dos and don’ts.

With a lot of parties and events this festive season, Stephanie Regan joins us to talk us through how to say “NO” or “I just don’t want to” without offending.

On the show this morning Bobby heard about the top spots where you can get your seasonal sambo with Aideen Kate Content Creator & Owner of True Beauty by Aideen Kate. 

Not everybody will be tucking into a traditional turkey and ham dinner and opening wrapped gifts on the 25th, our reporter Sarah Madden chats to people on how they will mark Christmas.

Ireland has a new world record in swimming thanks to Daniel Wiffen. The Armagh man broke the world record in 800-metre freestyle. Bobby spoke to Danel as well as a roundup of the weekend’s sport from Kathleen McNamee.

With many people opting to shop online as opposed to in stores, we want to know if our shopping patterns have changed and what does that mean for future retail? We speak to Jeane McCabe CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland and also Sharon Youell Lawlor MD Of Think Plan Do Consulting.

As Ministers look set to approve large cuts to benefits for Ukrainian refugees we speak to Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae. 

We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Jonathan this morning was Colm Burke TD – Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Donnacha O Laoghaire – Sinn Fein TD for Cork South Central, and also Liz Dunphy – Journalist with the Irish Examiner.

The Champions Cup will kick off this weekend but not for Ronan O'Gara who has received a touchline ban ahead of La Rochelle's clash against Leinster. Kathleen McNamee brings us a preview of this weekend of sport.

As Shane McGowan’s funeral procession makes its way through the city centre, Barry Whyte caught up with fans on the streets.

With Christmas just around the corner, we will be talking about how to keep our pets safe this festive season. 

We hear from a consultant working on the frontline of an RSV wave that has left Crumlin Children’s Hospital ‘swamped’. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Dr Suzanne Crowe, consultant in pediatric intensive care at Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

Cross Border Shopping is something that’s been around for years, but are we still making the trip to Northern Ireland. Our reporter Sheila Naughton has been finding out.

You have the dinner sorted but what about all those snacks you’ll need over the Christmas period? Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel brings us some simple seasonal recipes. All with thanks to Cully & Sully.

Missing whatsapps and a repentant Prime Minister, we’ll analyse the UK’s week in politics with Enda Brady Presenter of TRT World.

“Exceptionally frustrating” - New documents reveal Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohue’s extraordinary assessment of Stephen Donnelly’s management of the health department. Speaking to Jonathan was Craig Hughes Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is back giving evidence at the UK Covid Inquiry. Enda Brady Presenter of TRT World brought us the latest.

No clear winner? Terry Sheridan brings us all the details from the fourth Republican debate which took place last night.

The business of bottling and canning of Alcoholic and Soft Drinks with Joe Lynam Newstalk's Business Editor. All with thanks to Croke Park Meeting and Events.

Henry McKean visits Irelands first ever sign language café and speaks to patrons and staff about the impact the hopes to make with the initiative.

From crackers to food waste and even gift ideas we hear how to do Christmas more sustainably with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

Buyers need to earn at least 128k to afford a new home in Dublin. A new report by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has found that the national average cost of delivering a three bedroom semi detached house is 397k. Speaking to Pat in response to the findings of this report was Karl Deeter CEO of OnlineApplications.com .

Pat was joined on the show by Shauna Stubbs who advises listeners not to ignore health issues after she had to postpone her wedding when her 31-year-old fiance got diagnosed with cancer having just presented with back pain. Shauna told Pat about Darren's diagnosis and his health journey so far.

What makes the perfect gift for the Gardener in your Life So what are the top Gardening gifts this Year? Paraic Horkan brings us loads of suggestions.