The Pat Kenny Show

Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland joined Pat this morning to discuss the marine heat wave posing danger to lobsters population.

Jonathan Dowdall, the state’s key witness during the trial of Gerard Hutch has been accepted into witness protection despite Hutch’s acquittal. With Hutch still in Dublin, and Dowdall serving a four-year prison sentence, we look at what will the state be providing for its ‘’key’’ witness, and what are ‘’The Monk’s’’ next steps likely to be. Pat was joined by investigations editor with the Sunday W...

Not making your own dinner, spending 4 euros on a coffee and not owning a kettle are some of the signs and symptoms of the ‘’young-ish’’ demographic who populate our cities today. You don’t save, don’t cook and carry off a busy social life, to inquire whether this is something to lament or to celebrate. Pat was joined by Charlotte Ivers, columnist with the Sunday Times.

On Inside Hollywood this week, we take on silver screen royalty in director Martin Scorsese. Wolf of Wall Street, Taxi Driver, Gangs of New York and Goodfellas, to name but a few of his glittering catalogue. Pat was joined in studio by tv host and executive producer of ‘Spotlight’, Lisa Cannon.

Senior civil servant Robert Watt will make an appearance before an Oireachteas committee today to face questions over criticism of the botched appointment of former chief medical officer dr Tony Holohan to an academic post in Trinity College Dublin last year. For what we can expect today, Pat was joined by editor of the Business Post, Danny McConnell.

Illicit drugs can be destructive when taken and can have negative impacts on the individual, their families and the community. But why do people take drugs in the first place and what form do they take them in? Can drug use be beneficial in some instances? For this and more, Pat was joined by professor in addiction studies at Trinity College Dublin, Jo-Hanna Ivers.

Fox News reached a last-minute settlement with Dominion Voting Systems, which accused Fox News of pushing conspiracies that harmed the company. How the TV station narrowly avoided a trial worth over $787.5 million? Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio joined Pat today to discuss.

Car crash tests – how they are done and what they can tell you? Americans still don’t have a federal seatbelt law, some states have rules but not all, but because of this they designed the first airbags. Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant joined us today to discuss.

Alison Morris, columnist with the Belfast Telegraph and commentator specializing in politics and security joined us today to explain, who was Freddie Scappaticci, a man believed to be a double agent for British security forces.

Our expert this week is Dentist Bronagh Keane and she answers listeners' oral health questions.

Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent brings up tips and advice on buying a used car.

Darkness Into Light is back for another year. We hear from those taking part in the event and speaking to Pat this morning was Leigh Kenny, psychotherapist & Clinical Manager at Pieta and also Sharon Murphy, Darkness Into Light Organiser and Sharon told her story of how she has been bereaved by suicide.

With a plan drafted and sent to Dublin City Council, aiming to get more residents back living on Henry Street, we discuss whether would it work for one of Dublin’s iconic streets. Speaking to Pat this morning was Prof Mary Corcoran Professor of Sociology at Maynooth University.

We take a look back on the weekend of sport with Kathleen McNamee Host of The COYGIG Podcast.

We hear that Irish identities are being stolen and sold for €25. For more on this practice, Pat was joined on the show by Niamh Davenport Head of Financial Crime at The Banking and Payments Federation Ireland.

Just how dangerous is fatigue among healthcare staff? Discussing this with Pat this morning was Dr. Chris Luke Columnist with the Irish Medical Times and Retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine.

A look back on some of the big news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West Spokesperson on Local Government and convener of the Oireactas American committee, Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway and and Columnist with The Journal.ie and also Rose Conway Walsh Sinn Féin TD for Mayo and Party’s Spokesp...

From heroin addiction to lecturing in Trinity. Brian Pennie joined Pat in studio this morning to tell how he turned his life after heroin addiction.

Gareth Mullins has a buttermilk chicken burger recipe perfect to try this weekend.

Why is the price of Gold suddenly nearing an all-time high? We find out with Nigel Doolin, Founder and Head of Trading at Core Bullion Traders.

We hear about the positive developments in cancer research and treatments with Professor Ray McDermott Consultant Medical Oncologist and Clinical Lead at Cancer Trials Ireland.

The Provinces take on the might of the South African teams in the United Rugby Championship and what will Man United do without Rashford? We get a preview of the weekend of sport with Kathleen McNamee from Off The Ball.

Big in Ballina-Biden to make his long-awaited presidential visit to County Mayo today. As the excitement builds in Mayo Pat spoke to Joe Gilmore CEO of Ireland West Airport, Fr. Kieran Holmes Parish Priest in Ballina, and also Annie May Reape. Cllr and former Cathaoirleach of Mayo.

Mike Hogan has been investigating the main suspects behind the Nord Stream pipeline explosions that rocked the world last year and which continue to cause geopolitical tensions.

On President Biden’s final day in Ireland, we ask what will be the enduring impact of the Presidential visit. Speaking to Pat this morning was Rebecca Moynihan Labour Senator and spokesperson on Housing who got to introduce her baby daughter Margot to the President and also Daniel McConnell Editor of the Business Post.