The Pat Kenny Show

Industrial action by aer lingus pilots is underway. We went live to Dublin Airport with Newstalk Reporter Stephaine Rohan and also joining Anton was Clare Dunne CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association to discuss how all this will affect travellers and customers alike.

Taylor Swift will grace the Irish stage in the Aviva on Friday but should you trust any ticket offers. To give us some advice was Sinead Ryan – Journalist with the Irish Independent and Presenter of the Home Show on Newstalk.

This week, Killian Ginnity Digital Content Producer Newstalk takes a look at the memes that have been reinvented by AI and also we hear about the One Plus products coming on to the market. All with thanks to Viatel Technology Group

Every day, thousands of children and young people across Ireland are impacted by domestic violence and abuse.  At least 1 in 4 children Barnardos work with have lived experience of domestic violence and abuse.

Following recent attacks on public transport, we ask, is Dublin safe?  To discuss with Anton was Janet Horner  Councillor for Dublin City Centre andKat O’ Connor Journalist with Her.ie  .

Julian Assange has been released from UK prison we get all the details on this breaking news with Scott Lucas aProfessor and political analyst at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.     

We get the latest on the ongoing Aer Lingus dispute, is there any end in sight. Also we get advice if you are due to fly Aer Lingus in the coming days and weeks. Speaking to Anton this morning was Kieran Mulvey Former Director General of the Irish Workplace Relations Commission and Consultant with the International Labour Organisation and the European Union and also John Galligan Ow...

Mental Health facilities in Ireland are struggling to meet minimum standards, according to the latest Mental Health Commission Report 2023. To discuss the findings Anton spoke to Professor Jim Lucey Inspector of Mental Health Services. 

Aer Lingus and IALPA agree to labour court talks but what does this mean for passengers? We get an update from Mark Tighe the IALPA President.  

Our expert today was David Quinn who is Managing Director of Investwise Financial Planning and David gives some great advice on planning for your pension.

House prices in some cities rise 12pc in past year as supply constraints take toll. Anton was joined on the show by Karl Deeter   Financial Advisor and Analyst to discuss further.

Huge GAA action with knockout hurling and surprising results in the football over the weekend but what about the Hungary Scotland game, the most dramatic game in the Euros so far! Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball joined us.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rules out ending Gaza war. We get the latest from Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.   

Due to shortages of key medicines, pharmacists have been forced to dispense unlicensed products. The MD of Azure Pharmaceuticals Sandra Gannon joined us to explain.

We get all the tips and advice on staying safe this holiday with Pol O’Conghaile - Travel Editor, Irish Independent.

It's been called a game changer in the battle against obesity, but concerns are mounting around the misuse of Ozempic in Ireland. Are the thin using it to get even thinner and should we be worried about a blackmarket bikini body trade? Our reporter Sarah Madden looked into the concerns.

"When I grow up I want to be an influencer" but should we be encouraging kids to make it online? We discuss all with Tanya Sweeney  Columnist, Irish Independent, Sue Murphy from Newstalk and also Dr Irene McCormick Senior Lecturer in Media Studies, SETU.

Aer Lingus row intensifies as pilots and management engage in heated exchanges. We get the latest with Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times and also  Eoghan Corry Journalist and Travel Commentator. 

Today Gareth Mullins brings us a wonderful dessert to try this weekend. A summer berry pavlova perfect for a sunny weekend.

Joining Pat in studio for the Friday Forum was Marian Harkin, Independent TD Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator and also Philip Ryan Political Editor for the Irish Independent. 

We go live to Tel Aviv where an Irish ex-pat says Ireland is misunderstanding the war between Israel and Hamas. Speaking to Pat this morning was Dr. Daniel Briscoe an Irish ex-pat working as an Ophthalmologist In North Israel. 

Pat was joined on the show this morning by Dr. Norah Patten ad Aeronautical Engineer and who will be the first Irish person in space,

What should you disclose to someone buying your house? The do and do nots of buying and selling a home and how to do proper due diligence as a buyer and what are you legally obliged to disclose as a vendor. All to discuss with Andrew Rafter, Director of Flynn Real Estate Agents .

A serving soldier who beat a woman unconscious in a random street attack, and boasted about it on social media, has walked free from court after being given a fully suspended sentence which the victim described as "not justice". To get the latest David Raleigh Freelance Journalist and for reaction Ivanna Youtchak Violence Against Women Coordinator, National Womens Council.

Why an exam has sparked national outrage in India plus the heatwave that is taking over the country. Rahul Bedi Journalist in New Delhi in India brought us the details.