The Pat Kenny Show

A torn letter exposes the lonely lives and cruel deaths of the mysterious Tipperary couple Nicholas Smith and his wife Hillary. Shane Phelan Legal Affairs Editor at Irish Independent joined Pat on the show this morning with more on this.

We talk all things books. Do you have a book that reminds you of a special time or place in your life? Holly Carpenter discusses her three favorite books and why they resonate with her and her daily life.

In late May a director was appointed to oversee the excavation and respectful re-interment of children's remains at the former Tuam mother and baby home site. The government also appointed a negotiator to deal with religious bodies and to seek from them, a financial contribution to the mother and baby institutions payment scheme. Speaking to Pat this morning was Daniel Mac Sweeney Director of Auth...

The average household in Ireland throws away one-third of their weekly food shop. How can we prevent food waste? Jo Linehan, Editor of the climate supplement with the Sunday Times Ireland discussed with Pat this morning.

Going on holiday to somewhere very hot. Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College on the risks and how to mitigate them.

Homeownership age gap amongst highest in Europe. Teachers fear rental crisis will force the next generation of educators to leave Ireland. For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Aoife Ní Chéileachair Secondary School teacher who teaches biology and chemistry through Irish at Gaelcholáiste na Mara in Arklow, Co Wicklow, and also Dr Rory Hearne Assistant Professor in social policy in Maynoot...

On July 29, 2013, Kathleen Chada's husband, Sanjeev murdered their two sons, Eoghan, who was 10, and known affectionately as “O” and Ruairi who was 5 known affectionately as “Ru”. the boys had been taken from their family home in Carlow. Kathleen waited, and searched, for almost 24 hours before her husband phoned and told her, ‘the boys are dead’. Kathleen has written the story of Eoghan and Ruair...

Tragedy strikes New Zealand ahead of the women's world cup opening game. A shooting has left two people dead in the Centre of Auckland, New Zealand, hours before the city is due to open the Fifa Women's World Cup. We got the latest from Jacob Jones, Reporter with Newstalk ZB in Auckland.

We speak to filmmaker Laura Mcgann on her new film 'The Deepest Breath' which delves into the world of free diving.

Warm temperatures and moist conditions are ideal for wild garden flowers. Horticulturist keen gardener and a Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens brings us our weekly advice on achieving your best garden colour.

From the camogie pitch to the Mater hospital, how one schoolfriend helped another through cancer. Carmel was diagnosed with bowel and lung cancer and referred to the mater hospital from 2015-2020. While in the matter she was treated by surgeons, one of who was a school friend, Prof Ann Brannigan. Both Carmel and Ann joined Pat in the studio this morning.

From the creator of ‘Knocked Up’ and ‘This is 40’, we look at the works of Comic DirectorJudd Apatow . ‘SPOTLIGHT’ with Lisa Cannon TV Host & Exec Producer SPOTLIGHT.

Fuel price figures from the AA released yesterday show that for July petrol is unchanged in the last month at €1.65 and diesel is up by 2 cent to €1.55. When you look at the current cost of electricity you can calculate that the E-Car user is saving virtually nothing. Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant brings us all the motoring news.

With the government announcing a new all-island hydrogen plan and strategy, we hear from Hydrogen Ireland about whether the plan can work and hold water. Speaking to Pat this morning was Paul McCormack Director of Hydrogen Ireland.

New research shows that elephants like variety in their meals as much as we do, and how the pattern on the wings of butterflies might influence how successfully they can migrate. All up for discussion with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland in this week's 'Green Scene'

We delve into the life and crimes of Ireland's most enigmatic crime boss, in the new book ‘ ‘’The Monk: The life and crimes of Ireland’s most enigmatic Gang Boss’’ with its author Paul William Crime Writer for the Irish Independent.

‘’Unbearable and Stifling’’ we hear from Irish people on the continent in the grips of a deadly heatwave. Speaking to Pat this morning was Suzanne Kane Broadcaster with 98FM and holidaymaker in Greece and also Paul Cullen and Health Editor with the Irish Times who is currently on holiday in Italy.

Today with Jess we hear how Sky has announced the launch of Sky Stream. It is the new easy way to get Sky, giving you the best entertainment streamed straight to any TV over Wi-Fi, without a dish, so there is no installation required. We hear about ONANOF BuddyPhones PlayEars+ wireless children’s headphones. These are specifically designed for kids - coming in different animal headband designs - b...

Jane Murray, director of broken theatre, creator and producer of the Sorcas le Croí joined Pat to tell all about Ireland’s first circus As Gaeilge.

Stephanie ReganClinical Psychotherapist, Media Contributor, Host of podcast – ToughLove explains what red flags to watch out for at the beginning of relationships.

We get the latest on the record-breaking heatwave that is scorching Southern Europe with Naomi O’ Leary Europe Correspondent for the Irish Times.

A lady who wasn’t afraid to stand up for Nelson Mandela back in the 1980s. On Nelson Mandela Day, we talk to Mary Manning about the famous Dunne's Stores protest.

TV licence renewals have dropped by 30% since the rte expose. For reaction, Pat spoke to Sean Defoe, Bauer media political correspondent, and also Pat Rabbitte, Former Communications Minister.

VAT rat going from 9% to 13.5% - maintaining the existing 9% VAT rate which is anticipated to change to be increased to 13.5% from 1st September 2023. But hairdressers and restaurant owners argue that vat should not increase to 13.5%, speaking to Pat with more on this was Lisa Eccles, President of the Irish Hairdressers’ Federation and Paul Treyvaud, Owner of Treyvaud’s Restaurant.

Manna Drone’s new delivery trial begins in Blanchardstown, with plans to reach 1.5 million people. Pat spoke to Bobby Healy CEO of Manna Drone Delivery