The Pat Kenny Show

From a long list of celebrities to those with Irish ancestry, the Irish passport is a highly coveted document. But why is it such a popular passport and what is the process to obtain one? To chat further about this Pat was joined by Carol Sinnott, Principal, Sinnott Solicitors and member of the Irish Immigration Lawyers Association and Eoghan Corry Editor of TravelExtra Magazine.

Ireland has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates among high-income countries, influenced by social, cultural, and systemic factors. Around 60% breast feed early on but this drops to around 40% within 3 months and plummets to less than 10% at 6 months.  How breast feeding provides significant benefits to the baby’s immune system. All to discuss with Professor Luke O Neill , Professor of Bioch...

Countdown to the presidential race is on as people will head to the polls to decide on the 24th of October.  With parties officially declaring their candidate, the pathway for an independent is limited. Bob Geldof, Conor McGregor, Maria Steen and Joanna Donnelly are just some of those independent names hoping to get on the ballot come October.  Pat discusses all with Sean Defoe, New...

How can you ensure what you put on your plate is not unprocessed food while also keeping it quick and cheap? Health Food Advocate, Food Entrepreneur and Author Sophie Morris tells us all in her book 'Sophie Swaps'.

Today marks the third day of a Garda investigation into missing boy in Donabate. Gardaí are continuing to search for the remains of the child. Minister for Children Norma Foley has now asked Tulsa to conduct well-being checks on cases closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. For the latest on this Pat spoke to Kitty Holland, Social Affairs Correspondent of The Irish Times.

High in the Andes the mountains rise in sheer ridges, their flanks cut with cliffs and ravines, their summits capped with snow.   To the casual eye they seem forbidding, a landscape of rock and cloud where little could grow. Yet if you follow the river valleys upward into the Sacred Valley of the Incas you begin to see an extraordinary sight. The Inca Gardens of Ancient Peru. To tell us...

This week on Inside Hollywood, audiences have been treated to their first look of the trailer for Hamnet. The Chloé Zhao adaptation is based on Maggie O'Farrell's brilliant novel, which is centred around a tragic moment in Shakespeare’s life. We look back at some of the best films that put Shakespeare on screen with Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Pop Culture Journalist.

Intensive Care is the memoir of Dr. Suzanne Crowe, a Consultant in Pediatric Intensive Care. Suzanne has spent years caring for children in dire circumstances. Her compassion for them and their parents has grown from the loss of her own daughter, Beatrice.   Suzanne joined Pat this morning to chat about her work and memoir.

You Will Die in Prison, is the new documentary featuring Bernard Phelan, an Irish/French citizen who was wrongfully taken hostage in Mashhad, Iran, in October 2022.   Also his book 'You Will Die In Prison' is being rereleased this week with and documentary of the same title is on RTÉ One tonight.

Searches are continuing this morning at a site in Donabate for a young boy who has been missing from Dublin for up to four years. . Emily Keegan is at the site of the search and gave us this update.

Scientists have uncovered how microbes influence the flavour of chocolate, paving the way for new and novelty flavours in future. Also we hear how sharks, the ocean’s top predators, may lose both their bite and their sleek armour as seas grow more acidic. All to chat with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland   All with thanks to Repak.

Robot wolves", laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles and giant water drones are just some of the weapons presented at Chinese military parade. This parade marks 80 years since China's victory over Japan in World War Two. Pat discusses this further with Sean Bell, Former fighter pilot, military analyst, and co-host of the red matrix podcast. 

The cost of Dublin city residential parking permits could rise more than threefold to €225. Also today marks the day that children between the age of 5-8 can now go for free on public transport. All this and more to discuss with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.

The European commission will adopt a proposal to ratify the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. The Irish government is opposed to the agreement and will not support it unless there are assurances to protect Irish farmers and food standards.  The IFA said the deal could 'decimate' the Irish beef and poultry sector.  Pat discusses this further with Francie Gorman the IFA President and Jack...

  More than a quarter of primary school children and over a third of secondary school children have engaged with AI chatbots, according to figures published today in CyberSafeKids’ annual Trends and Usage Report. Pat discusses these findings with Jess along with a review of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Who is Gavin Newsom and is he the new darling of the Democrats? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and Former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Administration.

As immigration is one of the biggest issues engulfing UK politics. The Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage is hellbent on stopping the small boats and illegal immigration entering the UK. We ask will this plan upset the Good Friday Agreement? All to discuss with Colum Eastwood, MP for Foyle and Former SDLP Leader.

There are growing concerns as powers preventing electoral disinformation are unlikely to be implemented by the presidential election. Stephen McDermott, Editor of FactCheck with TheJournal.ie and also Ciaran O’Connor, Institute for Strategic Dialogue Senior Analyst.

Secretaries and caretakers continue to strike over public service pensions and other entitlements. Is there any resolution in sight? Pat discusses this and more with Andy Pike, Head of Education at FOSRA.

Gardaí are investigating the disappearance of a child who they suspect is dead. The boy has not been seen for at least three years. This morning Gardaí are searching an area of open ground in Donabate. Our reporter Stephanie Rohan, Newstalk Reporteris at the scene. Also talking to Pat was Tanya Ward, CEO of Children’s Right Alliance.

There is growing demand for workplaces to offer employee assistance programmes. These programmes help tackle issues surrounding mental health and hence improve working environments.   But how do companies go about implementing these programmes, and how can employees open up about their mental health? All to discuss with Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise and Chairm...

‘High’ or ‘added’ protein foods are popping up everywhere from ice cream to pizza and even coffee. The nutrient’s newfound popularity has a lot to do with the fact that it helps our bodies repair and build up muscle. But could these new snacks come with hidden health risks? And are there other nutrients we should be paying more attention to? Pat discusses this and more with Ciara McNulty, Senior D...

A flotilla of boats destined for Gaza carrying Greta Thunberg has departed from Barcelona. While the world's leading association of genocide scholars has declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. All to discuss with Paul Rogers is Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.

It's time to think about autumn and winter and to plan for yourself and your own well-being. Planning for winter is about aligning your environment, your habits and your mindset with the season that is ahead instead of just enduring it- you can thrive  on it. There are three components you need to consider when picking a hobby:  Physical, Mental and emotional as well as social connection...

Keith Walsh, Family Law and Divorce Solicitor   answering the questions you may have over managing the legalities of your divorce.