The Pat Kenny Show

A lady who wasn’t afraid to stand up for Nelson Mandela back in the 1980s. On Nelson Mandela Day, we talk to Mary Manning about the famous Dunne's Stores protest.

TV licence renewals have dropped by 30% since the rte expose. For reaction, Pat spoke to Sean Defoe, Bauer media political correspondent, and also Pat Rabbitte, Former Communications Minister.

VAT rat going from 9% to 13.5% - maintaining the existing 9% VAT rate which is anticipated to change to be increased to 13.5% from 1st September 2023. But hairdressers and restaurant owners argue that vat should not increase to 13.5%, speaking to Pat with more on this was Lisa Eccles, President of the Irish Hairdressers’ Federation and Paul Treyvaud, Owner of Treyvaud’s Restaurant.

Manna Drone’s new delivery trial begins in Blanchardstown, with plans to reach 1.5 million people. Pat spoke to Bobby Healy CEO of Manna Drone Delivery

Are we heading towards an alcohol-free future? Zero - Zero alcohol consumption is up 25%. Guinness Zero - Zero is investing € 25 million and increasing production by 300%. We sent Henry McKean on a non alcoholic pub crawl around Ringsend in Dublin. Henry asked could we be heading for a zero-zero country by 2030? He sent us this report.

We discuss a breakdown in communication between the board and builders at the national children's Hospital, while a squad of external investigators were shut out of the site for six weeks. With more on this Pat was joined on the show by David Cullinane Sinn Féin spokesperson on Health.

Protein powder, vitamin, and mineral supplements. How important are they and do we really need them? Orla Walsh, Registered dietitian with Orla Walsh nutrition is our 'Ask The Expert' this morning on the

In the states, Donald Trump is refused a trial extension saying there was no basis for an “open-ended” delay sought by his lawyers. Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio brings us all the latest news stories from the USA.

Record breaking temperatures on the continent, are we at a tipping point? Speaking to Pat this morning was Alan O'Reilly Tullow based Meteorologist.

Why schools are part of the problem and a potential solution to stop the riots in France. Lara Marlowe Paris-based author and Contributor to the Irish Times spoke to Pat this morning with more on this.

Ghost estate at Glendale, just outside the town of Tullow has 63 fully finished houses that have been lying empty for a decade. We discuss in depth the Glendale ghost estate that has been the focus of stark planning objections in recent years with Marcus McCormac Tullow auctioneer for DNG and estate agent for Glendale and Cllr William Paton Labour county councilor for the Carlow area.

We hear from one of Dublin’s oldest food producers who’s calling for more assistance for the food and farming industry. Speaking to Pat this morning was Justin Leonard Managing director of Jackie Leonard & Sons.

Dublin Airport warns parking demand 'very high' ahead of busy weekend Passengers are being reminded to make alternative travel arrangements where possible. Speaking to Pat this morning was Eoghan Corry Editor of Air and Travel Magazine and also Ann Graves, Sinn Fein Councillor.

Kerry hit another gear to overcome Derry and Dublin cruise past Monaghan for an All-Ireland place. Carlos Alcaraz wins at Wimbledon, and Shane Hannon reviews a great weekend of sport.

We debate the pedestrianization of college green and why the private car ban isn’t working with Niall Ring Former Lord Mayor of Dublin, and City Councillor and also Claire Byrne Cllr for Dublin - South East Inner City, Chair of Dublin City Climate, Environment & Energy SPC.

Has our Justice Minister let street crime flourish? With an overfocus on hate speech. We discussed this with Brendan O'Connor President of the GRA.

The importance of mental health in children under the age of three was the main concern at the convention center this weekend. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Catherine Maguire Senior clinical psychologist/IMH specialist and co-chair of the local organising committee and also Professor Kevin Nugent, Emeritus Professor at the Brazelton Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Art McCarrick from Motor Sport Ireland updates us on the tragic accident in Sligo over the weekend.

Irish Actress Nicola Coughlan made headlines this week by debuting a new red hair style at Wimbledon. The Derry Girls and Bridgerton star is just the latest in a growing number of celebrities ditching their own colour in favour of the trending hue. But are natural redheads benefiting from this surge in approval or is growing up ginger as tough as ever? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

We take a look back on the big stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning on the show was Louise Burne Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mirror, Catherine Murphy Co-leader of the social democrats and vice chair of the public accounts committee and also Regina Doherty Fine Gael Seanad leader, minister of employment affairs & social protection.

To celebrate Bastille Day, chef Gary O’Hanlon will be telling us how to make Coq Au Vin, a French dish of chicken braised with wine, lardons, mushrooms, and garlic.

We discuss the treatment of chronic illness in an aging population with exercise with Dr Noel McCaffrey founder and CEO of ExWell Medical.

'Cold case' evidence infers man murdered vulnerable woman Nora Sheehan 42 years ago, a jury is told. Frank Greaney Newstalk’s Court’s Correspondent.

Between the recently visible aurora borealis and the two celestial showers expected later this year, 2023 is proving to be a remarkable year for astronomy. And growing numbers of Irish people are greeting the Gods with delight. Newstalk's Sarah Madden joins local Balbriggan stargazers to lea.rn what's giving the universe, well, universal appeal.

With workers at Tara Mines agreeing to a temporary closure of the plant in favour of unions negotiating a satisfactory working condition deal, we get the latest reaction from Mick Leylan Miner and Chair of the Miner Union, and also Adrian Kane SIPTU divisional organiser.