The Pat Kenny Show

To escape her haunting past and start anew, a children’s author moves to a small town with her son. But when a seemingly innocent toy train and the recent loss of her husband begin to blur the lines between reality and illusion, her mind starts to unravel, leading her on a journey where memory, grief, and the supernatural collide  New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barkley joined Pat o...

Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North, Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats TD, and Tabitha Monahan, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent, join Anton Savage to debate the major stories of the week. From the CHI report being sent to Gardaí and Ireland’s stalled housing targets, to aid access in Gaza, climate warnings from the EPA, and the political fallout from Liam Cunningham’s remarks a...

Summer green risotto and vietnamese summer rolls. How to use season veggies to make something spectacular with Erica Drum, Chef and author. Listen here.

The DAA has announced that Dublin Airport is set to remove the 100ml liquid rule for all carry on luggage. Initially the rule was supposed to be lifted across the EU last year but due to delays it is now expected to happen this summer.    Eoghan Corry, Air and Travel Magazine Editor explains. Listen here.

Some parents are using bribery as a tool to encourage their children to do well in the Leaving Cert. Some are promising money, other cars. With that in mind, we want to know how far parents will go to bribe their children to do what they want and whether or not it is the right thing to do.   Anton is joined by Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Journalist and Adrian Barry ,Managing Director...

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of two Israeli Americans who were held captive following the attacks on 7 October. There are now said to be 56 hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza.  This recovery comes following as new reports reveal the rate of young children suffering from acute malnutrition in gaza has nearly tripled since a ceasefire.    Gershon Baskin, former Isr...

Trouble in the Oval Office. Larry Donnelly, Law lecturer at the University of Galway and political columnist with TheJournal.ie  discussed the feud between two of America’s most controversial figures.   Listen here.

Patrick, John, and Clare graham from the London vegetable orchestra join Anton ahead of their performance in Dublin on Saturday. Yes, you read that correctly -- London's Vegetable Orchestra  use vegetables as instruments. Listen here.

Are farmers better off than they were 40 years ago? Since 1985 we have had better tech more rules and regulations on farming and inflation too. Well Denis Drennan President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICSMA) sat down with Anton to answer that question. Listen here.

According to a new report, 1 in every 4 empty Council homes have been boarded up for longer than 12 months. This with nearly 3000 council homes lying empty across the country. Sinn Fein TD Thomas Gould joined Anton to discuss.

With the new-look Club World Cup starting in two weeks' time, Off The Ball's Cameron Hill joins Pat to discuss some of the world's weirdest football competitions. The entire club season in Greenland, for example, is played over a single week in August, due to sunlight. Listen here for more.

One of the biggest questions during a separation is what to do about the home, especially if one partner wants to stay, often with kids involved. But figuring out how to take over the mortgage solo, buy the other person out, or even keep your credit on track can be a minefield.  Margaret Barrett, from Mortgage Navigators, joined Pat to discuss the practical elements of what really happens in...

Donald Trump announces yet another ban. This time its a US travel ban on 12 countries including Afghanistan Iran and Sudan which will come into effect on Monday.  Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Presidency joined Pat to discuss this move. Listen here.

Cormac Moore, Historian in residence with Dublin City Council and Columnist with the Irish News, joins Pat to discuss his new book "The Root of all Evil: an Irish Boundary Commission."

The Trump administration wants the Apple iPhone to be made in the US instead of China where most are currently made. But Professor Luke O'Neill , Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College joined Pat to tell us why that won't be possible any time soon.

Has the latest measures in the Dublin city transport plan made a difference to the city? NewsTalk's own Josh Crosbie reports.

Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Migration joined Pat to discuss the fallout from the CHI report and to further discuss the deportation of 35 individuals from Dublin to Nigeria on Wednesday. Listen here.

Jo Linehan, Editor of CLIMATE with the Sunday Times Ireland, joins Pat to look at some of the Irish sustainability solutions becoming available for parents and families. From secondhand websites for kids essentials to reusable nappies, to a new company that allows you to rent items for children on holidays. Listen here.

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions and it affects people of all ages and all skin types. Over 9 per cent of the global population is affected by it. But what are the causes of acne, what should people do about it and what are the types of treatment people can get? Pat was joined by consultant dermatologist, Niki Ralph, earlier to answer all your questions.

Ireland is something of a paradox: a wet country that has too little water  We also have more than 15,500 homeless people and 160,000 vacant homes. So where do the problems arise? Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior lecturer in housing at the Technological University Dublin, joins Pat to discuss.

Diarmuid Gavin joins pat for this week's Garden stories. He's here to discuss a first; the world's first designed garden -- 3000 years ago. Listen here for more.

The Little Museum of Dublin this morning reopens after a multi -million refurbishment and a brand new lift for accessibility. Ranked as the number 1 ‘Thing To Do’ in Dublin and number 12 among Europe’s top 25 attractions on TripAdvisor. NewsTalk got a sneak peak of the fully renovated museum as it returns to its stunning Georgian home on St. Stephen’s Green after a €4.3 million transformation. New...

Irish Author Melissa Hill joins Pat to discuss her latest book ‘Only in New York.’ Get all this brilliant conversation here.

A Clinical trial published today has revealed a groundbreaking development for cancer treatment; that immunotherapy before surgery improves lung cancer survival. After just two doses of immunotherapy, most patients had no residual cancer after surgery. Professor Patrick Forde joins Pat to discuss his findings. 

In Solidarity with the Junior/Leaving Cert, we have Films about School for this weeks Inside Hollywood  with Lisa Cannon. Listen here.