The Pat Kenny Show

A delicious Chicken Parmigiana is the recipe of choice this Friday with Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Anantara Marker Hotel. 

All about the think-ins: Sinn Fein and Fianna Gael get their thinking hats on as the party conferences continue. Sean Defoe reported from Limerick this morning.

Disaster continues to strike in Libya and getting aid to Libya may prove challenging due to the country’s complex politics.  Speaking to Pat this morning was Peter Power Executive Director of UNICEF in Ireland.

From fashion that fits to homewares that hum, two powerhouses of Irish design are collaborating! Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney will be collaborating with Kilkenny Design. Brendan and Sonya joined Pat in the studio to tell him all about this exciting project.

We look ahead to a busy weekend of sport including upcoming Ireland vs. Tonga match and Shamrock Rovers v Derry match.  Also the long-awaited return of the Premier League, the news surrounding Simona Halep's four-year ban, and the future of Stephen Kenny as the Republic of Ireland Manager.

Described as a vibrant character by many, Miriam Margolyes joined us today to discuss her memoir ' Oh Miriam' in which she sheds some light on her extraordinary life.

That ambient soundscape of rolling waves, soothing tones and bird song will be familiar to a growing number of spa-going Irish people. And though it may seem fluffy and friviolous, the beauty and spa economy is as valuable as the motor industry here in Ireland. So, why are more Irish people getting buffed and puffed than ever, and what are the #treatyourself trends of 2023? Newstalk Reporter Sarah...

The show that turns survival into your darkest nightmare, John Fardy is back with this week’s Boxed and he featured the show 'Yello

How can the wisdom of 200-year-old gardens help us future-proof against climate change?  We hear from Alex Slazenger Head Gardener at Powerscourt Estate.

Aquamation: an eco-friendly way of cremation using water instead of fire. Luke O'Neill tells us all about it.

A GAA working group has been appointed to re-evaluate All-Ireland final days in Croke Park to address a range of issues, focusing on programme costs, curtain-raisers, presentations, and all other activities on the day. Shane Hannon takes a closer look at this.

It has been a summer filled with tragic accidents, many of which saw young people lose their lives.     As family members and friends of these young people still come to terms with their loss, our reporter Aoife Kearns spoke to support groups, Gardaí and those who've lost loved ones in similar ways, to find out how best to get through a sudden tragic bereavement.

Journalist and writer Paul Howard chats to Pat about his three all-time favourite books.

How a landmark agreement between Ireland and Dubai could spell the end for the notorious Kinahan cartel. We hear how Dubai police officers are due in Ireland to assist Kinahan cartel investigation with Conor Lally Irish Times Security and Crime Editor.

The RTE board was in front of the Oireachtas media committee yesterday. To get a reaction to the appearance of the RTE board was Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor for The Independent and also David Davin Power Former RTE Correspondent.

With food supply chains still laden with ethical issues, we explore how consumers can bridge the gap and embrace sustainability to support workers in the industry.  Speaking to Pat this morning was Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

Joining Pat this morning was Minister Simon Coveney on his expectations for budget 2024.

Paraic brings us loads of gardening tips and advice this week and answers listeners' gardening queries.

This week as we examine young new actors in Hollywood, we’ll be focusing on the Irish four-time Oscar nominee, Saoirse Ronan who has featured in films such as “Brooklyn", "Lady bird," and "Little women”

Carl Dempsey died suddenly while taking part in the Gaelforce race in 2021, leaving behind his wife Lorraine and his 4 children. This week marks the second anniversary of his passing, and Lorraine is sharing her experience of loss and grief, the support she found helpful, new learnings about life and herself, and how to take on sole responsibility in looking after her children, one of whom has a d...

Scientists have found the world's largest lithium deposit within a dormant US volcano, potentially meeting global battery needs for decades. Ed Conway Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and Volcanologist.

Kevin McCarthy has called for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden – what does this mean for them both? To explain Pat was joined on the show by Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.ie  .

Devastating floods in Libya have killed thousands, We get the latest on the disaster with  Scott Lucas, Professor of US Politics at the Clinton Institute UCD.

How paper straws have been found to contain potentially toxic chemicals, and how rising water levels in Kenya are submerging homes and leading to increasing attacks by crocodiles and hippos on people.

We get a reaction to Ursula Von der Leyen’s State of The Union speech to the European Parliament with Frances Fitzgerald Irish MEP and vice-chair of the European People’s Party.