The Pat Kenny Show

It's here and Ireland may not be in it, but it will still be a huge game. Kathleen McNamee previews the Rugby World Cup final and the rest of the weekend's sport.

Professor Scott Lucas gives us the latest on US airstrikes and we also speak to Dr Jennifer Cassidy Former Diplomat and lecturer of Diplomacy and International Law, at the University of Oxford.  

The circus comes to town this November as the National Circus Festival of Ireland (NCFI) takes up residency in Tralee once again from November 2nd to 5th, promising a jam-packed weekend filled with amazing homegrown and international talent and entertainment for all ages.  Speaking to Anton this morning was Con Horgan Founder of National Circus Festival Ireland and Ki...

An investigation is underway to determine why false information has been spread about female colleagues in private WhatsApp messages among An Garda Siochana. With more details on this Anton was joined this morning by Conor Lally Irish Times Security and Crime Editor.

This week on Boxed, John Fardy takes a look at the Sky series, The Lovers.

The Inaugural International Adult Safeguarding Conference at Trinity College on Friday 27 October. It will look at the issues around safeguarding older and vulnerable people. Speaking to Pat ahead of the conference was  Professor Amanda Phelan Professor in aging and community nursing at the Trinity school of nursing and midwifery.

Is there an increase in abuse of referees in the GAA and what should we do about it? Shane Hannon joined Pat to discuss.

Writer and broadcaster Stefanie Preissner to tell us about three books she recommends.

Tragedy strikes the US; at least 22 people have been killed in 2 mass shootings in Maine.  Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio brought us the details.

We discuss the government’s call for Irish citizens to leave Lebanon with   Declan Power, Defence and Security expert and we’re joined by a conflict mediator to discuss the latest in Israel and if negotiations, or a resolution, are anywhere in sight.

We hear from one of Ireland's leading dermatologists about the do’s and don’ts when it comes to winter skincare. Joining Pat this morning was joined on the show by Professor Catriona Ryan, Consultant dermatologist at Institute of Dermatologists.  

New proposals to ban mobile phones in schools, is this a good idea? For reaction, Pat was joined on the show by Simon Lewis Principal of Educate Together National School, Co. Carlow.

Paraic Horkan answers your green fingered questions and tells us the top things to do in your garden this week.

Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie brings us details of a course focused on the impact of violence against women and how consent is being taught to men behind bars.

Pat was joined by a panel to discuss the best way to care for people and family in their old age. Joining Pat this morning was Professor Rónán Collins, Geriatrician, stroke physician, and clinical lead at the Irish National Stroke Programme, Jenny Branigan, Owner of Total Physio  and also  Stephanie Regan, Psychotherapist and host of the Tough Love Podcast. 

the scary season is upon us, we continue with our list of must-see horror movies with Lisa Cannon TV Host and Executive Producer of Spotlight.

We will be getting the latest on Gaza from Professor Scott Lucas and we will be talking to the owner of the first Irish bar in Israel, Robert Siegal over of Molly Blooms live from Tel Aviv.

The great grand nephew of Bram Stoker Dacre Stoker joined Pat to discuss his new multimedia presentation Stoker on Stoker, where he will be presenting never-before-seen images and writings from the acclaimed author of Dracula.

Celebrations or commiserations? UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reaches one year in office, Consultant, Strategist and mental Health Campaigner   Alastair Campbell joined Pat in the studio to discuss the milestone.

This morning on the show, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent takes a look at the new Google AI photo editing tool.

9 Republicans have entered the race for House Speaker, what happens from here? Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.i e joined us on the show to discuss.

Waterways Ireland is calling for changes to bye-laws which they say are necessary to protect our waters. Speaking to Pat this morning, Paddy Harkin Inspector of Navigation at Waterways Ireland. 

A quarter of adults in Ireland lived with a problem drinker as a child according to a new study by Maynooth University. With more detail on the findings, Pat was joined on the show by Professor Mary Ryan Consultant Endocrinologist and Senior Lecturer in the Bon Secours Barringtons, Hospital in Limerick and UCD.

Irish people say sorry in all the wrong places. We hear how to craft a heartfelt apology with Ray O'Neill Assistant Professor in Psychotherapy in the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health. 

Dana Erlich, Israeli ambassador to Ireland joined Pat this morning in studio.