The Pat Kenny Show

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel talks us through how to make hot honey Chicken with sticky rice.

Israeli Ambassador Dana Erlich joined Pat to respond to the International Criminal Court’s warrant for arrests for Netenayhu and Yoav Gallant.

Colm Boohig joins Pat to preview the weekend of sport including the return of the premier league and rugby internationals.

In a shocking turn of events, a Sicilian businessman has found a horse’s head in the seat of his digger reportedly from the Mafia – mirroring Francis Ford Coppola’s Godfather movie.  Joining Pat to talk about the grizzly story was Nick Pisa, a Senior Global Reporter with the Mail Online.

Joy: the birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978 wasn’t just a personal miracle for her parents—it was a groundbreaking moment in medical history, marking the arrival of the world’s first IVF baby. But behind this life-changing innovation lies a story of perseverance, controversy, and an unsung heroine, Jean Purdy. Now, Netflix’s latest film, ‘Joy’, brings this incredible journey to the screen.  Lo...

A Parents group has criticised the closure of schools for the General Election saying that alternative locations should be considered. Carl O’Brien, Education Editor of The Irish Times spoke to Pat.

John Fardy gives us his review of ‘Say Nothing’ from Disney Plus in this week’s Boxed. 

Five dads, five thousand kilometres, one rowing boat to cross the Atlantic to remember one daughter Saoirse O’Driscoll. To learn more about their journey and to hear Saoirse’s story of her battle with congenital heart disease. Pat was joined three of the team: John O’Driscoll, Enda McNicholas and Daragh Kelly.

Swindon Town’s manager, Ian Holloway, has suggested the struggling League Two club’s bad fortune could be because their training ground is haunted, Cameron Hill takes us through some sporting superstitions.

Some wintery things to do this weekend! Whether you are going solo, on a date or out and about with the family, Éadaoin Fitzmaurice has ideas for this weekend for you.  

There's just over a week to go until election day, and despite the weather, candidates are out canvassing the length and breadth of the country. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been travelling to constituencies to hear voters' concerns. Today, he brings us a report from Limerick.

Neven Maguire has released a new cookbook ‘Eat Out at Home’ containing Neven’s favourite foods from home and abroad.  Neven joined Pat today to talk about the challenges of having a restaurant, tips on how to entertain, and how Irish people have gotten better at cooking! 

Combating climate change denial and conspiracy, a new UN initiative to combat the growing spread of climate disinformation in the wake of COP29 has just been unveiled. We discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.

What does the re-election of Trump mean for science in the US? We also ask what will happen with Robert F Kennedy Jr as Health Secretary and Mehmet Oz as head of the center for Medicare? All to discuss with Professor Luke O'Neill.

Ukraine has reportedly launched UK-supplied storm shadow missiles into Russia's Kursk region for the first time, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. This development coincides with the temporary closure of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv amid fears of potential Russian airstrikes. We discuss the latest development in the war on Ukraine with  Patrick Bury  Senior Associate Pro...

New figures obtained by Newstalk have revealed 12,722 children are overdue an assessment of need. This is an increase of nearly 4,000 since the end of 2023. But why is this assessment so important for children with additional needs, along with their parents, and how critical are the impact of the delays? Newstalk Reporter Andrew Louth has been looking into this and reported back to Pat on the show...

As we enter into the winter months, taking care if your skin becomes even harder than normal. However, talking to Pat today about what steps you can take to glow is Professor Caitriona Ryan the co-founder and consultant dermatologist at The Institute of Dermatologists,

New research shows young men moving to the right in attitudes towards women and manhood, while violence and abuse is a ‘fact of life' for too many women. Pat discusses this researching findings with Sarah Benson, CEO Womens Aid.

Diarmuid Gavin brings us some advice on gardening during the cold winter weeks.

On Inside Hollywood this week, Lisa Cannon talks bad acting in good movies!

Nicola Tallant Investigations Editor with The Sunday World joins Pat to discuss the launch of her new Goloud podcast, The Gambler which launched yesterday. She also shares with Pat what it was like to interview Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch on her other podcast series, Crime World.

Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science at Research Ireland tell us biodiversity loss in protected areas and soil degradation in this week's Green Scene. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

This will be the first Winter in which scooters and e-bikes are legal for road use. They have the potential to be more dangerous than bikes. A message that users have to take care on the roads. We get more on this with Conor faughnan Transport Consultant.  

Ukraine has hit inside Russian territory using US missiles for the first time since President Joe Biden gave permission for their use. Russia has also lowered its threshold for a nuclear attack. We get the latest from Emmanuelle Chaze a Ukraine Correspondent France24 in Kyiv.

Fourteen years after their largest haul of seats and entering Government with Fine Gael. The Labour Party are making their pitch to return to power. Their leader, Ivana Bacik joined Pat in studio this morning.