The Pat Kenny Show

In 2024 Irish residents took nearly 17 million overnight trips within Ireland. Despite the high cost many are still taking a staycation. Henry McKean has been looking at the advantages of holiday in Ireland.

The Kremlin yesterday announced that Vladimir Putin had sacked their Transport Minister, Roman Staravoit. Hours later, Russia’s Investigative Committee announced that he had been found dead. So, what happened to the former minister? We discussed this with Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor, Channel 4 News.

Ireland is known for being a nation of tea drinkers but lately that has started to change. All across the country people are swapping their cup of tea for an oat flat white or a medium roasted americano. As coffee now reigns supreme as Ireland's favourite break-time beverage has the coffee culture in Ireland reached new heights. Joining Ivan this morning was Paige Banks, Co-founder of GuyCoffee in...

The deadline for Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs to come into effect has been extended once more, this time to 1st August. It means negotiations with the European Union can now continue for another three weeks. So how close are the pair to a deal? Koen Verhelst reports and analysis from Professor Ron Davies.

Sean Defoe tells us what is on the agenda for cabinet today, if the Taoiseach really did switch his return flight from Japan to attend a match and if Mary-Lou is a likely candidate for the Aras! 

High pollen levels are a concern for people across the country this summer. Studies show that they trigger hay fever and allergies, putting people at higher risk for asthma. All to discuss with Ruth Morrow, Respiratory Nurse Specialist at The Asthma Society of Ireland.

As the government plans to reduce minimum apartment size, we ask are apartments really a solution for our housing crisis? Ivan discusses this further with Orla Hegarty, Architect & Assistant Professor at UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy.

Julie Galbraith, Head of Employment at Eversheds Sutherland and Chair of the Employment Law Association of Ireland is our expert today. Julie give advice to our listeners employment law queries.

Demanding perfectionism from yourself or others has many complications.  Perfectionism is about striving for flawlessness, setting excessively high standards, and being overly critical of oneself, and indeed of others. All to discuss with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.  

Search and rescue operations continue after the devastating flash floods in the U.S. state of Texas have taken the lives of at least 80 people. We get the latest in the operations there with Terry Sheridan Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.

Homeless and emergency accommodation has cost the state over 360 million euro last year. One way to cut down on this spending is the suggestion that Councils purposely build or buy designated accommodation for the homeless. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been looking into the costs involved. He has also been meeting with those who have experienced these private homeless hostels. 

Are young people swapping the late-night club for the run club? The last number of years, there has been an increase in Gen Z ditching the late night drinks for an early morning run. This week we are looking at how socialising has changed over the last decade especially among young people. We chat to Sean Coughlan, Co-founder of Happy Feet Run Club  and Newstalk's own Ciara Treacy.

Donegal will face off Kerry in the All-Ireland football final in two weeks time as they dominated against Meath in yesterday’s semifinals.  Also, the Wimbledon's final came to a close as Jannick Sinner managed secures first Wimbeldon title against reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball reviews the weekend of sport.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently en route to Washington DC to meet with US President Donald Trump. There are hopes that the third meeting between the pair will lead to a ceasefire in Gaza. We get the latest from Gregg Carlstrom Middle East Correspondent, The Economist.

As the Dáil winds down for the summer, how have first time TDs found the experience in Dáil Éireann? We are joined by two new TDs: Albert Dolan of Fianna Fáil and Sinéad Gibney of the Social Democrats along with our political correspondent Seán Defoe.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have recently joined Europe-wide investigations into practices related to online purchases in games. With the aim of protecting children from online purchases in games and the tactics companies use to induce children into purchasing from the virtual world. Ivan discusses this and more with Ciara O Brien, Tech and Business journalist from Irish Tim...

It was a blockbuster weekend in sport as Tipperary defeated Kilkenny in a nail baiting All Ireland Senior Hurling final yesterday. Tipperary will now face cork in the hurling final after they dominated against Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday. Also, English amateur Lottie Woad won the KPMG Women's Irish Open by six shots after Sunday's final round. Over in Wimbledon, as the top seeds fall Alcaraz...

Over 1800 teaching posts still vacant ahead of the new school year. We ask why and how the shortage will impact students come September. All to discuss with Paul Crone, director of the National Association of Principals and Deputies.

Drivers have been warned that motor ­insurance premiums will rise further after a massive surge in claims. Ivan discusses this further with Tracy Sheridan, Alliance for Insurance Reform board member, Member of Play, Activity & Leisure Ireland (PALI).

Joining Ivan on this week's Friday Forum was Maeve O’Connell TD, Fine Gael, Dublin Rathdown, Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin, Galway West, Spokesperson on Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. Also Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times. 

Denmark has made military service compulsory for women for the first time, marking a significant shift in the Scandinavian nation's defence policy. We get the details from Patrick Bury, Senior Security Lecturer at The University Of Bath, Former NATO Analyst and Army Officer. 

Gareth Mullins takes us through a Buttermilk chicken burger and BBQ Pork ribs to celebrate the 4th of July. 

Donald Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill passed through congress yesterday and will head to his desk to become law today. Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD Scott Lucas brings us full analysis of the Bill and what effect it might have on America.

This summer in Copenhagen a new scheme offers you something free, if you pick up rubbish. The CopenPay initiative offers around 100 activities in exchange for free or reduced prices on a selection of experiences, from museums to meals out. So should Dublin City Council introduced something similar? Newstalk Henry McKean finds out. 

Ryanair have cancelled a number of flights today due to strikes by French air traffic controllers. This is the second day of planned industrial action that is said to have affected up to 30,000 passengers across both days. We discuss this effects of the strike with Eoghan Corry Air and Travel Magazine Editor.