The Pat Kenny Show

17 bull sharks spent nearly two decades, in the lake of Carbrook golf course in Brisbane, Australia suggesting that the predators can live in low-saltwater environments indefinitely. The question is: how did they get there? We find out with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland . Green Scene with all with thanks to AIB.

Gardai suspect a haul of over 100m worth of cocaine was hidden on a cargo ship raided yesterday, we hear the latest with Ralph Riegel, Journalist with The Irish Independent, and also Michael O’Sullivan, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner and former Head of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.

Family Carers Ireland will be going to Leinster House calling for major changes to be made ahead of budget 2024. Speaking to Pat this morning was Catherine Cox, Head of Communications and Policy at Family Carers Ireland.

Next week, politicians and public servants are set to receive pay rises, with TDs' salaries increasing by €1,610 to nearly €109k. We get reactions from Peadar Tobin Leader of Aontú and also Gerard Howlin Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Contributor.

Shoplifting will take place today in every county, every city, and every shop in the country. That’s according to retailers who say retail theft here is worse than it has ever been, some claim it’s even reached epidemic proportions. Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden joins the Pat Kenny show with more.

Today on the Show, Jess reviews the new Samsung Watch 6 Classic and answers our listener's tech questions.

Fingal County Council are extremely unhappy as planning permission has been granted to Amazon for the development of three data centres in North County Dublin. Speaking to Pat with more on this was Dr Paul Dean Senior lecturer in clean energy at University College Cork. 

Inspired by a true story, This Solution is a new documentary-theatre hybrid mixing real-life testimony with new writing, dance, visuals and original music, it opens at this year’s Dublin Theatre Festival- we meet the writer Shaun Dunne.

Budget kite-flying continues as proposed tax changes aim to retain landlords in the rental market ahead of budget talks. Speaking to Pat this morning was Maurice Deverell Spokesperson from the Irish Property Owner's Association and also Dr Barra Roantree Economist at the Economic and Social Research Institute. 

We’ll have an update on the war in Ukraine as Russia attacks the grain ports in Odesa. Speaking to Pat this morning was Jason Corcoran Freelance Journalist and Russian Analyst.

Former Minister & FG TD Charlie Flanagan tells us why he won’t be contesting the next election.

Patrick O'Dea delves into his memoir, centered around his journey as a social care worker, sharing his unique experiences and insights. Patrick Author and Social Worker joined Pat on the show today.

Two men were arrested after trawler with a suspected haul of cocaine ran aground in Wexford. We ge the latest with Padraig Byrne Journalist with The Independent. ie and the Wexford People.  

For many first-time buyers, trying to get a mortgage can be tricky. Our expert has the answers to all your mortgage questions. Speaking to Pat today was Margaret Barrett who is Managing Director of Mortgage Navigators.

Minister Simon Harris joined Pat today to talk through record participation in retrofit upskilling and the doubling of courses available outside the CAO Points system

Vaping could lead to narrowing or blocking of blood vessels, heart disease, and premature aging, a leading oncologist and specialist in lung cancer has warned. Speaking to Pat this morning Prof Kenneth O’Byrne who is a Medical Oncologist and Clinical Scientist.

Excitement and relief we hear from the Irish celebrating in Paris along with Henry McKean.

The Big Paws with Dog's Trust takes place this Saturday in Malahide Castle to celebrate the life of all dogs and commemorate them.  Speaking to Pat with more details on the event was Holly Carpenter, Dogs Trust Ambassador and social media content creator . 

Is Kim Jong Un's sister the "most dangerous woman in the world"? To discuss with Pat was John Everard, Former British Ambassador to North Korea.

Europe retained the Solheim Cup, an incredible turnout for the Irish women’s team at the Aviva, and that South African rugby match - it’s been an epic weekend of sport and Kathleen McNamee and Keith Wood will join us to talk through a busy weekend of sport.

Another tragic weekend on our roads this weekend, we got a reaction from transport consultant Conor Faughnan.

A recent study shows that more than a third of young people want to avoid human contact at work as they favour working with computers over working with people. To chat about the findings Pat was joined on the show by Anne Downes, Founder of Clearview Coaching Group and author of The Career Book.

We chat to Dr. Tony Holohan on his memoir "We Need To Talk", a dual narrative of professional dedication and personal resilience during Ireland's COVID-19 crisis 

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning in the studio was Mairea Farrell Sinn Féin TD for Galway West and South Mayo, Colm Brophy Fine Gael TD for Dublin Southwest and Chair European Affairs, and also Laoise Neylon Journalist with the Dublin Inquirer.

We look at 25 years of Irish boxing excellence in the new book ‘’Showbusiness with Blood’’  with its Author, Journalist, and Musician Eamonn Carr who joined Pat in the studio this morning.