The Pat Kenny Show

New traffic management measures for Dublin City’s Westland Row have come into effect. From today, only public transport, taxis and cyclists will be allowed to turn left from Westland Row onto Pearse Street. We discuss this and more with Ger Herbert, Motoring Editor & Columnist with the Independent.

As summer is just around the corner, flocks of college students will be heading over to the US on a J1. However there are growing concerns of students under a Trump presidency. So what are the do’s and don’ts for students spending their summer in the states?  Pat was joined on the show by Louise Corrigan, Immigration Lawyer, Oisin Gaffey Outgoing Editor in Chief of The University Observe...

Gardaí confirm remains found on Kerry farm are those of Michael Gaine, We get the latest on the case with Jerry O'Sullivan Presenter Kerry Today Show Radio Kerry.

Overtourism and slower more responsible tourism. Pol O’ Conghaile has all the latest travel news. All with thanks to Ryanair.

Ireland is the most deforested country in Europe. Despite having a reputation for being one of greenest places on earth, Ireland is the most deforested country in Europe. So what happened to our native woodlands and who are the people working to restore them? Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden has been looking into this.

For many years, food waste has been a topic of contention. Previously, Irish retailers were forced to transport food waste to Northern Ireland, as there was no solution to the issue south of the border. However, there is now a less carbon intensive solution located in Dublin. Pat spoke to Dr Stephen Nolan, Technical lead for Bia Energy.

On Friday Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on the European Union to take effect on 1st June. However, yesterday Trump u-turned and said the tariffs would not come into effect until 9th July. Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne joined Pat to discuss further.

Senator Fiona McLoughlin, Fianna Fail, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mirror and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Fein TD  make up our Friday Forum this week. We discuss the new stories of the week.

You know the building, you know the gates and maybe some of the TDs and Senators .But what actually goes on behind the doors in Leinster House. Gavan Reilly takes us behind the scenes in his new book ‘The Secret Life of Leinster House’.

Gareth Mullins talks through a new cake recipe from Italy. Its a simple apple and sponge bake that would be brilliant for breakfast or on a sunny afternoon with a cup of tea.

There is plenty of sporting action this weekend with the final round of premier league fixtures, the UEFA women’s champions league final, and the Football, Hurling and Camogie championships continuing across the weekend .Cathal Mullaney brings us all the sporting action.

The New Lodge apartment blocks, located in a catholic area of North Belfast, had a tragic number of deaths during the troubles. The apartment block, with its residents, form the setting for a new feature documentary film out today. ‘The Flats’ features reenactments of memories of residents from the memories that ended up shaping their lives. One of those residents, Jolene Burns took time out of he...

Organizing a group holiday whether it's with family or friends, can be a lot more work than fun. From trying to see if everyone can get the time off, what's the budget, the type of activities to be done, and then throw the kids into the mix it can be a lot more stressful than intended.  Our panel discuss the group holiday. Joining Pat was Aideen Finnegan, Presenter of Irish Times Better with...

A new survey shows one in seven people would be unable to cope financially if faced with a bill of €1000. Pat discussed this more with Economist and Economic Analyst Austin Hughes.

Continuing our housing series on the show with Barry Whyte. With not enough new homes being built we find out how many are needed and when they can be delivered. Barry brings us this report.

Today on 'Boxed' John Fardy reviews the new Netflix series 'American Manhunt-Osama Bin Laden'.

When Ireland played Nazi Germany. Cameron Hill tells us the story of the international football fixtures between the two in the 1930s 

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Marriage Equality referendum and despite the celebrations at the time, many LGBT campaigners say there is still work to be done to create a more equal society. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with some of those who are having issues with parental rights and are working to combat a recent rise in homophobia

the Wake of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, a raft of wild conspiracy theories have emerged and dominated social media. David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert has been looking into this.

A baby has made history by being treated with the first custom-made gene editing therapy to prevent them developing a potentially fatal disease. Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College brings us the full story.

Two Israeli diplomats have been killed in Washington D.C outside the Capital Jewish Museum. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan and analysis from Scott Lucas. We also look back at yesterday’s Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

We are fast approaching summer and thus festival season. But between the tents and plastic bottles festivals have been noted for their unsustainable nature. But this year some of Irelands top festivals are taking steps to reduce the harm they cause to our environment.  o Linehan Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine tell us all.

On Monday the EU and the UK struck a new post-Brexit deal, which extends their access to each other’s fishing waters beyond the initial 2026 date to 2038. So how will this impact both Irish and UK fishermen? To discuss with Pat was John Lynch, CEO Of Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation and Mike Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, Nation.

A new report, released today has highlighted concerns over Irelands aviation industry. Pat discusses the findings with Eamonn Brennan, former Director General of EUROCONTROL and coauthor of the report. 

This week on the show Diarmuid Gavin takes a look at the history of the Chelsea Flower Show. All with thanks to Tirlán.