The Pat Kenny Show

As the first anniversary of the Creeslough explosion draws near this weekend, the community is preparing to commemorate the tragedy with a memorial service. The memory of this incident will forever stay with all those in Creeslough.   Amber Barrett, international football player and Creeslough resident spoke to Pat.

Enda Brady, London based journalist joined Pat to discuss the latest headlines from the UK including, Rishi Sunak’s plan to ban smoking, the attempted kidnapping of Holly Willoughby, Labour party plans to implement teeth brushing in school classrooms and UK Labour leader Keir Starmer says Irish unity vote ‘not even on the horizon.

Irish rugby legend Gordon D'Arcy spoke to Pat about what we should expect tomorrow when Ireland take on Scotland in the Rugby World Cup.

No one is immune to painkiller misuse or addiction, according to Dr Conor Hearty. Dr Conor Hearty, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesiology at the National Orthopedic Hospital Cappagh spoke with Pat about Ireland's relationship with painkillers.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today is Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow Kilkenny and Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with Special Responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail.

51 people have been murdered in a brutal attack by Russia on a supermarket in the Ukraine. Johnny O’ Reilly Journalist and Film Maker based in Kiev gave Pat the latest.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Anantara Marker Hotel, gives his recipe for the perfect chicken wings and sticky pork ribs ahead of the big game this weekend!

Houseboats owners may face homelessness due to steep permit hikes that are unaffordable for many. Houseboat owner, Ronan Herron spoke to Pat about the effects of permit hikes. Image: @edtheburke

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp has called for a rematch between Liverpool and Tottenham after a VAR mistake was made in their match against the London team. Off the Ball's Shane Hannon joined Pat to discuss.

Did you ever wonder what happens to all the rubbish we throw out? Joe Lynam, Newstalk's business editor spoke to Pat about the business or refuse collections with thanks to Croke Park Meetings & Events.

Transport Consultant, Conor Faughnan joined Pat to discuss cyclists, road injuries, and eScooters.

The latest import from America to Ireland is 'gender reveal' parties. The TikTok craze sees couples invite their friends and family to a party, where the sex of their baby is announced to the world. Newstalk reporter, Henry McKean spoke to ultrasound clinics and families about the gender reveal phenomenon.

Data from the ESRI has revealed to true scale of problem gambling in Ireland. Pat was joined by Professor of Psychiatry Brendan Kelly and Recovering Gambling Addict, Eoin Coyne.

Suspended GB News host, Laurence Fox, has been arrested after the police raided his home due to suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ULEZ cameras.  London Based journalist, Enda Brady gave Pat the latest.

Consultant Dermatologist, Niki Ralph shared her expert advice on effectively managing dry skin and eczema in the colder months.

Early years providers from across Ireland will gather in Dublin today to highlight issues facing the sector with Oireachtas members ahead of Budget 2024. Frances Byrne, Director of policy at Early Childhood Ireland spoke to Pat.

EU member states have come to an agreement on overhauling their rules on responding to big increases in irregular migration. The deal comes after lengthy negotiations and a steep rise in arrivals. Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times, Naomi O’ Leary spoke to Pat.

Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology in Trinity College,  tells us the extraordinary background of the 2023 Nobel Prize winners.

At least 21 people including 2 children have died after a bus crashed off an overpass near Venice and caught fire.  Irish journalist living in Northern Italy, Hugo McCafferty spoke to Pat about the tragic incident.

On this week's Green Scene: Gorillas are sensitive souls but very resilient and what of the bed bug infestation in Paris? Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland, Ruth Freeman joined Pat.

Sean Defoe, Bauer Media’s political correspondent and Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist for the Sunday Times Ireland, spoke to Pat about what we should expect ahead of next week's budget.

 Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across Ireland with around 3,500 new cases each year, and over 500 deaths. 4 out of 5 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer without having any symptoms. Pat was joined by consultant urologist at The Mater Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, Dr. David Galvin and prostate cancer survivor, Jonathon Molloy to discuss the importance of getting reg...

On Inside Hollywood this week TV host and executive producer of Spotlight, Lisa Cannon looks at the career of Rami Malek.

According to the latest census results, there has been a significant increase in the number of people speaking languages other than English at home, Newstalk reporter and researcher, Simon Tierney went to find out more... Image: Priscilla Tielle Mariz de Medeiros and Robert Ronayne are raising their daughter Chloe bilingually.

‘Every Night is Full of Stars: More Meaningful Poems for Life’ is Aoibhin Garrihy’s latest book featuring an array of different poems.  Aoibhin Garrihy, Co-founder of Beo Wellness and Author, spoke to Pat about her new book.