The Pat Kenny Show

Pat was joined by Calvin O’Brien, Presenter of the Talking Bollox Podcast to discuss accents in the workplace and whether they have evolved or are people still judged by how they speak?

A review into the potential of rail travel on the island of Ireland, which recommends train routes in Cavan, Monaghan, and Donegal, is set to be signed off by Cabinet today. Transport across the country is looking up as new rail lines are set to be introduced

Dr. Louise Crowley, Professor of Law at UCC and director of the UCC bystander intervention program joined Pat to take a deep dive into Domestic Violence and the ‘’Ashling Murphy effect on Ireland’’.

Pat was joined by Stella O’Malley, Psychotherapist and author of 'What Your Teen Is Trying to Tell You' to discuss why we keep secrets and if they are always bad.

Declan Power, Defence and Security Analyst joined Pat to discuss why Irish passports are the fourth most powerful travel documents in the world.

The State is to pay for a full cycle of IVF for couples seeking to give birth under a new scheme coming September. June Shannon, IVF Campaigner, and Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach on ‘Fully Charged Fertility joined Pat on the show.

Stephen McGonigle, Horologist (Irish Watchmaker) based in Switzerland joined Pat to discuss the art of clock-work

Charities are extremely important, but how well are they trusted? The Charities Regulator's latest annual report shows that 75% of charities declared full compliance but what about the 25%? Helen Martin, CEO of the Charities Regulator joined Pat to discuss.

World drowning prevention day encourages people to be cautious around water and raise awareness for water safety. Roger Sweeney Water Safety Irelands Deputy CEO and Garreth Morrison, Head of Water Safety with RNLI joined Pat to raise awareness around water safety.

Finalised report on €120,000 ‘mistake’ to be presented to RTÉ board before being published. Fionan Sheehan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent joined Pat with the details.

If you’ve been living under a rock then you may not know that Barbie is back! Yes, today marks the national release of the Barbie movie and though much has been made of Margot Robbie’s titular role, Ryan Gosling has been also making waves for his part, “just Ken”. So what is this “Kenergy” he speaks of, and how can men get kenergised ahead of this weekends events? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden joins Pat...

The rain we’ve seen this July would put an Irish November to shame. And with the kids off school and Europe too hot for a holiday, many people are beginning to feel marooned. So what can be done on a drizzly day in Ireland, and why are more of us embracing the elements than ever before? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports.

Minister Stephen Donnelly joined Pat live in studio for an update on all things health

Punitive road pricing scheme could be coming down the road for Irish drivers, would it be a good idea. Discussing this with Pat wasTransport Consultant Conor Faughnan, Coordinator of Stop Climate Chaos Coalition, Sadhbh O’Neill and Brian Mahon, Political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.

With Limerick making history by lifting the Liam McCarthy Cup yesterday, Pat was joined by co-host of OTBAM, Shane Hannon to review all the weekend's sports action

Newstalk Chief Reporter, Barry Whyte joined Pat to explain why residents living in North Dublin say noise from Dublin Airports North Runway is worse than ever. Note: Dublin Airport authority have clarified to Newstalk since segment aired that it’s community engagement engages with those impacted on an ongoing basis..

Pat was joined by sister of missing woman Jean Tighe who disappeared three years ago in Portugal.

As fires continue to cause havoc of the Greek islands, Pat was joined by Guardian's Athens based correspondent, Helena Smith.

We take look back on the main news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Jane Mathews Political reporter for the journal.ie, Cian O'Callaghan Deputy Leader of the Social Democrats and TD for Dublin Bay North, and also Cormac Devlin TD for Dún Laoghaire Fianna Fáil Chief Whip and Deputy Government Whip.

After receiving ongoing abuse online Jess Kelly finds out what can be done to remove harmful content. Jess met up with the new online Safety Commissioner Niamh Hodnett.

A little taste of France, Crepes with maple roasted peaches & Chantilly cream is Gareth's recipe of choice today.

The small town of Stanhope was a quiet, safe place to live, until 9-year-old Avery Wooler’s disappearance. ‘Everyone Here is Lying’ is a novel that focuses on the search for the missing girl revealing the deepest darkest secrets of the people of Stanhope along the way. Pat was joined by its author, Shari Lapena this morning.

The Irish team really did us proud yesterday, Rory kicks off his Open run and a big All-Ireland this week. Aisling O’Reilly from Off The Ball joins us to talk through the weekend in sport.

After two serious separate attacks left victims in critical condition we ask what needs to be done to tackle crime effectively. To discuss with Pat this was Cieran Perry Independent Councillor for Cabra-Glasnevin, Cllr Cat O’Driscoll SocDem Dublin City Cllr for Cabra/Glasnevin. and Pat Marry, Former detective Inspector and Author of the book ‘’The Making of a Detective.

School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean a child's diet has to be. Siobhan Berry, The Founder of Mummy Cooks joined Pat this morning on the show with tips and advice.