The Pat Kenny Show

Relations between Europe and the United States are potentially at their most strained in living history. With the trump administration increasingly taking an isolationist approach to its foreign policy. Also with the present geopolitical situation threatening to tear up the international order. John Bolton, former National Security Advisor for the Trump administration and former United wtates Qmba...

With only two weekends to go before the winner is crowned, pressuring is mounting on the Irish squad as they take on France in the 6 Nations. Things are heating up in the SSE Airtricity League as Shamrock Rovers face off St Pat’s tonight ahead of another action-packed weekend of sport. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster on Off the Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.

Talks between Section 39 pay and the government are to take place today with the threat of industrial action looming once more if an agreement can't be reached. Ashley Connolly, Forsa national secretary for health and welfare joined Pat to discuss.

Yesterday Micheal Martin and Keir Starmer finished up a major British Irish summit where the two leaders discussed defense, energy and investment among other things. Given the geopolitical situation in the present moment. Defense collaboration between the UK and Ireland may prove important in improving the overall security of our islands. Joining Pat this morning in studio was Paul Johnston, Briti...

Five years on from the start of the pandemic, millions of people still face debilitating symptoms. We ask has long Covid been forgotte? All to discuss with Professor Luke O'Neill.

Award winning author Colum McCann  joined Pat on the show to discuss his newly published book ‘Twist’.

American Murder - Gabby Petito. What happened in the final days of Gabby Petito's life? John Fardy reviews this gripping true-crime series.  

With Jervis shopping centre now on the market, and retail outlets such as new look exiting the market. We ask what does the future of retail look like in Ireland? All to discuss with Damian O'Reilly Senior Lecturer in retail management at the College of Business at TUD.

Young Europeans now get the majority of their news from social media, what are the consequences of this? Especially concerning is that the youngest groups rely on Tiktok exclusively! All this and more to discuss with Author and Disinformation Expert David Robert Grimes.   

This week Cameron Hill from Off The Ball brings us the story of, Massimo Cellino the most eccentric of eccentric Italian football club owner

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent joined Pat this morning for the political roundup of the week. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Tánaiste Micheál Martin are set to meet in Liverpool today. After a chaotic week in global politics, they have much to discuss ahead of Martin’s visit to the White House. 

Social media influencers in Ireland issued with more than 450 letters by Revenue over gifts. This is the latest attempt in response to growth of earnings on social media.  But how many industries are avoiding paying their income tax? To discuss further with Pat was CEO of Fairstone Ireland and AskPaul.ie Paul Merriman.

In this week’s Commuter Slot we hear about the New RSA ad, how young Drivers 85% more likely to be involved in road accidents than older drivers and the penalty point loophole.

 After three years of war in Ukraine the devastation inflicted upon their communities is immense. With the scars of wars not just physically felt but also psychologically. Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland Peter Power is just back from Ukraine and he joined Pat to discuss the impact the war is having on Children in the war torn Country.  

Conor Walsh, secretary of the Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA)  joined Pat on the show this morning. Topics up for discussion was how to tackle illegal dumping, the cost of water mangement and getting recycling.

Over 50 invited guests including 25 prospective employers from the hospitality industry gathered at the prison for a final exam like no other. Six prisoners who took part in an intensive eight-week culinary course served up a feast behind bars last night.  It’s the fourth year of ‘The Open Door’ pop-up restaurant, which is a collaboration between the Irish Prison Service and Munster Technolog...

Making controversial political speech at the Oscars. Necessary or sheer Nonsense? Lisa Cannon brings us some examples of the speeches that caused boos and scandal & those that garnered applause.

Italia 90 heroes set for stage show honoring 35 years after iconic World Cup. To chat to Pat about the show and Italia 90 memories was Niall Quinn Former Republic of Ireland Footballer and also John Aldridge  Former Liverpool and Republic Of Ireland Footballer. Shows take place in the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin Friday 14th March and  Cork Opera House Sunday 16th March. 

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian McCarthy stood atop a bare concrete roof in Cork city centre and envisioned a transformation. With limited gardening experience, he embarked on an ambitious project: converting this unused urban space into a thriving rooftop farm. Brian joined Pat this morning on the show to tell him all about his gardening journey.

On this week's Green Scene. Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman is here to explain some watery skills. We hear how dancing baby sea turtles unlock the secrets of their navigational abilities, and impressive fish memories. All with thanks to Repak.

Urticaria is a skin reaction that causes itchy welts. Chronic hives are welts that last for more than six weeks and return often over months or years. What causes it and what the treatment? To discuss further Pat spoke to Selene Daly Tarpey, Nurse Tutor and Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Alastair Campbell writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, mental health campaigner joined Pat on the show this morning. Up for discussion Trump, Putin and how European leaders have got to understand that this is now a real crisis for Europe and for the Western world.

One of the UK’s leading beauty clinics who also operations here in Ireland has reported a 33% increase in men booking laser hair removal. Why more men are removing their body hair. To discuss further Pat spoke to Stephen McEvoy of Stephen Thomas Male Grooming and Skin Clinic.

Sarah Corbett Lynch, Author of A time for truth and award-winning bereaved children and victims’ rights campaigner joined Pat on the show this morning. Sarah recounts family life with her stepmother Molly Martens, her experience of the Martens’ trial and the grief she still carries over the loss of her father, which left her, and her brother jack orphaned.

Apple CEO Tim Cook teased the launch of a new device this week what is expected? Also it was announce that Skype will be no more from May. Newstalk's own Killian Ginnity brings us all the details.