The Pat Kenny Show

I worry about my safety in Dublin as aggression now seems normalised I’ve fallen in love with the city since moving here but recent encounters have left me shaken. Those are the words written in an Opinion piece from journalist Silvia Omorodian who lived here for the last 2 years

When should we talk to people about being overweight? To discuss with Pat were Dr Mick Crotty GP Gp specializing in obesity and Professor Donal O’Shea HSE Clinical lead on obesity.

Doolin swimmers push back as council moves to ban swimming off pier. Speaking to Pat this morning was Clare County Councillor Liam Grant.

An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar joined Pat to discuss a range of issues including housing, budget and the next general election, and more.

From phone chargers to extension cords, what are the dangerous electronics in the home? Joining Pat this morning was Dr. Ted Burke Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at TU Dublin.

As a new poll highlights Donald Trump’s likelihood to receive the Republican nomination, we discuss the impact this would have on the 2024 presidential election with Larry Donnelly Law lecturer with the University of Galway and Columnist with the Journal.ie.

We get the latest from that fatal crash in Monaghan last night which claimed the lives of two teenage girls. Speaking to Pat this morning was Hayley Halpin News Reporter at the Journal.ie and also Brendan Smith Fianna Fáil from Cavan-Monaghan.

Groups giving out food to people on the streets would need to get permits under the council plan. Speaking to Pat this morning with reaction was Louisa Santoro CEO of Mendicity and also Andi Flack who was formerly homeless.

Sick leave, summer staffing, and contractors' rights our expert this morning was Julie Galbraith Partner in Employment Law at global law firm Eversheds.

We take a look at car sales numbers for the first six months of the year and the slow creep of the EV’s popularity with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent.

Forty-eight years on from the Miami Showband massacre. we speak to Des Lee former member of The Miami Showband and survivor of the attack.

Ukraine brings war into the heart of Russia with the Moscow drone attack. we get the latest from Lesia Vasylenko Ukranian Member of Parliament.

When three lodgers move in together, their determination to hide their secrets from one another leaves an important, mysterious package overlooked. A great new book by Eithne Shorthall.

We hear how to unlock the secrets to slashing mortgage costs with Martina Hennessy Mortgage Expert and Managing Director of Doddle.ie.

Dublin are all Ireland champions once again – Shane Hannon from Off The Ball AM joined us to review with weekend of sport.

Principals of DEIS schools say they cannot meet the needs of their students amid a call for an overhaul of the system. Speaking to Pat this morning was Orla Hanahoe Principal of Cnoc Mhuire Senior School in Killinardan, Dublin.

With €12.3M being lost every year due to evading buying a rail fare, we hear from Barry Kenny Corporate Communications Manager of Irish Rail.

‘I was an Airbnb host for a decade — this is what I learned along the way’ . Pat was joined on the show by Co Galway-based entrepreneur Maeve Kelly on how opening up her home brought her joy for years and why she has decided to stop letting.

How much of a danger does Artificial Intelligence pose to our future elections? We discuss this with Bary Scannell, Senior Solicitor with William Fry's Technology Group.

Pat was joined by Marc McSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim to discuss new modular housing development being used for Ukrainians and if the same can be done for the homeless here.

We take a look back on the stories of the week in our Friday Forum. Pat was joined by, Kevin Doyle, Group head of news with the Irish Independent, Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Midwest and Sinn Fein spokesperson for housing, and Barry Ward, Fine Gael senator from Dun Laoghaire, Seanad justice spokesperson, and barrister

With figures showing that two-thirds of the Irish public want the Government to ban e-cigarettes, we ask if it's time for a harder approach to be taken with Mark Murphy, Advocacy Manager, Environmental Health and Tobacco, with the Irish Heart Foundation, and Joe Dunne, Director of Hale Vaping...

Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio joined Pat in our US slot to discuss the UFO claims that have come before Congress and more.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel tells us how to cook delicious Slow Cooked Duck Legs with Puy lentil cassoulet.

Pat was joined on the show by Dr. Dan Horan Chartered physiotherapist and previous head of research for the Football Association of Ireland to discuss the challenges female soccer players face when they tear their anterior cruciate ligaments and if it's possible to reduce the time of recovery.