The Pat Kenny Show

In the anticipation of the second world war a shocking spike in suicides struck the UK.   How did the events leading up to the world's greatest conflict impact society's emotional and mental well-being? Julie Gottlieb, Professor of modern history at the University of Sheffield, spoke to Pat about her research into the human cost of global tensions. 

Our expert this morning was Paraic Horkan, Horticulturist & Keen Gardener, Graduate of the National Botanic Gardens and he answered listeners' questions.

Kevin McCarthy is ousted as Speaker of the House by hard-right Republicans. Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio gave Pat the latest. 

Atlantic Treasures fish shop in Killybegs, one of the country’s busiest fishing ports, closed over the weekend due they say to a scarcity of fish. The closure follows a worrying trend of fish and chip shops shutting up around the country. So, is your “one and one”, cod and chips order in peril, and what can you do to save your local chipper? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports

Having issues with your Apple 15? Jess Kelly joins us next to talk it through them and answers listeners tech questions.

Leaked Russian defence spending documents show that Russia is prepared for many years of fighting in Ukraine.  For more on this Pat was joined on the show by Duncan Bullivant, CEO of Henderson Risk Group and Former British Diplomat.

Pregnant women offered new hope for safe and effective gestational diabetes treatment. Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor Fidelma Dunne, Professor of Medicine at the University of Galway and Consultant Endocrinologist at Saolta Hospital Health Care Group.

The explosive truth of text-bombing: When messages turn toxic. Clinical Psychotherapist  Stephanie Regan explains all

Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial opens in New York; we get the latest from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.

The Garda Representative Association discusses looming service withdrawals and the challenge of overtime. Speaking to Pat this morning was James Morrisroe Interim Deputy General Secretary of the GRA.

Air BnB is being targeted as having an impact on the housing crisis. Should these properties be used for long-term rentals? 

On one of the busiest days of the year for the criminal courts, barristers around the country are on strike. We spoke to Sean Guerin SC on why this day of strike is taking place.

What is the new COVID booster jab, will it protect against new variants and where can you get it? Dr Lucy Jessop HSE National Immunisation lead consultant on public Health Medicine joined Pat this morning on the show.

The case of the soldier Albert Cashier, born "Jennie Hodgers", is the subject of a new play in the Smok Alley Theatre this November. Joining Pat to tell about the story of Solder Albert Cashier in the play are actors Anthony Kinahan and Ceara Carney.

Our ask-the expert this week is Dr. Bronagh Keane, a General and cosmetic dentist who will give advice on oral hygiene and answer listeners' questions.

The Irish prison service is looking to recruit passionate driven prison officers in an ongoing campaign. We hear from the Director General of the Irish Prison Service Caron McCaffrey.

Pol O’Conghaile brings us some travel recommendations for the Mid-term break.

We talk ghosts, goblin’s, and all things ghastly with one of Ireland’s most iconic broadcasters Anne Doyle who has written a new book 'Tales From Another World' a frightful collection of Irish Ghost stories

As another hotel is refused planning permission, this time in Temple Bar, we ask has the capital got enough hotels. Newstalk's reporter Josh Crosbie has been looking into this and sat down with Pat this morning with his findings.

Two Dublin city centre car parks could be repurposed for housing, cultural venues or “urban farming” under a proposal to reassess the use of commercial buildings owned by Dublin City Council. With more details on this Pat was joined by Donna Cooney Green Party Councillor for Clontarf. 

European victory in the Ryder Cup and a dramatic weekend in the Premier League, Kathleen McNamee from OTB joined us this morning to review the weekend of sport.

Spotting the edges of a coercive relationship, what are the things to watch out for in a romantic relationship? We hear from Sarah Benson CEO of Women's AId and also Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College, Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital .

Up to 30,000 people have been driving for years without a full driver's license. Pat discusses these figures with the Editor of Complete Car. ie Shane O’Donoghue.

Author Emily Hourican joined Pat in studio this morning to chat about her new book ' Invitation To The Kennedy's'.

We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Christine Bohan Deputy Editor The Journal, Eoin O'Broin Sinn Fein T.D. for Dub Mid-West and Spokesman on Housing, Local Govt & Heritage and also Patrick Costello Green Party TD for Dublin South-Central Spokesperson on Justice.