The Pat Kenny Show

With Halloween just around the corner, some top tips on how to make the spooky celebration more sustainable with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

Aid groups have been calling for the protection of children on both sides of the conflict in Gaza, we hear from UNICEF live from Israel. Speaking to Pat this morning was Jonathan Crickx Chief of Communication, UNICEF Palestine.

Halloween is still over a week away but fireworks are already going off in neighbourhoods every night  Fireworks are illegal in the State and you can face 5 years in prison or a €10,000 fine if found in possession of them to sell or supply.   Henry McKean visited Newry, which being a different jurisdiction, can sell them, and also met with the Dublin Fire Brigade and Depar...

The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel where he is expected to press for humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza.  Pat was joined to discuss with Alastair Campbell  Consultant, strategist, and mental health campaigner. Does podcast The Rest is Politics with ex Tory minister Rory Stewart.

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

The scandalous double life of a Twentieth Century preacher in a new book by Una O’Hagan and the late Colm Keane’s book ‘The Monsignor: The Man, His Mistresses, and the Missing Money’.

There has been a 50 percent increase in the number of new licensed electric cars so far this year as electric car popularity continues to increase in Ireland. Conor Faughan Transport Consultant brought Pat the details.

As 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.

Ruth Freeman explains robot farming and how we can do better with e-waste in this week’s Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.

We get the latest from the war between Israel and Gaza and speak to a doctor whose family is trapped in Gaza. Joining Pat this morning was  Jotam Confino, Foreign Editor at Jewish News, and also Dr Ahmed Mahmoud, a doctor based in Meath with family in Gaza. 

Architect and presenter Hugh Wallace with tips for getting the most out of your home.

We get the latest on the airstrike at a hospital in Gaza that has left over 500 people dead with John Simpon BBC World Affairs Editor.

Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning to review the new Google Pixel phones.

An exploration of one rural parish during the Troubles speaks volumes about the legacy of violence in the North. Martin Doyle Author of ‘Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Home Place’ and books editor for the Irish Times joined Pat on the show this morning.

Concern for Irish troops in Lebanon amid fears of an escalation of the violence in Israel and we learn about the disinformation that is surrounding the conflict. We speak to Cathal Berry TD and also Dr David Robert Grimes Scientist, Author & Disinformation Specialist.

Brussels 'on highest terror alert' following the fatal shooting of two people in central Brussels. With more on this, we spoke to Rosie Birchard, Journalist onsite in Brussels.

Degrading conditions, a complaint system not fit for purpose, and a rising number of deaths in custody. The Inspector of Prisons, Mark Kelly, released his 2022 report on prison services in Ireland with some shocking results. Mark Kelly the inspector of Prison joined Pat in studio today to discuss his report.

Growing numbers of adults are moving back in with their parents for various reasons. We talk to Anne Kehoe President of the Psychology Society of Ireland about how everyone can survive in a busy household.

With passenger numbers set to exceed 32 million, is a third terminal on the way for Dublin Airport? We hear from Eogha Corry Editor In Chef of Travel Extra Magazine.

Journalist and Author Lara Marlowe will give us her assessment of the situation in Israel based on years of observing from the frontline.

Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and founder of the health podcast joined us to discuss the multivitamin marketing myths ahead of flu season.

Looking to escape at Christmas we’ll have the top hotel breaks for the special time of year with great suggestions from Travel Editor with the Independent Pol Ó Conghaile.

Is not fancying your partner any more grounds for divorce, or is the loss of chemistry and romance a sad reality in long term relationships. We hear from Stephanie Regan, clinical psychotherapist. 

Ireland has less reason to worry about winter energy supply than it did last year, according to EirGrid’s annual winter outlook report.

JP McMahon’s ‘Food On The Edge’ event on 16 and 17 October in Airfield Estate, Dundrum, explores modern Irish cuisine and brings together chefs from all over the world . JP spoke to Anton on the show about the event taking place.