The Pat Kenny Show

Today is national cerebral palsy day. In Ireland, two and a half thousand people live with cp, making it the most common lifelong physical disability. JJulie Welford was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 6 months old and now 10 years later her mother Nicola has been fighting for better access and awareness of the disability. Nicola joined Anton in studio along with Rachel Byrne, Exec Director...

French Film star Gerard Depardieu’s trial for sexual assault has begun in Paris. We get the latest on this from France with John Lichfield, Paris based Journalist.

The Atlantic Magazine's Jeffrey Goldberg was added to a signal message group which included Vice President JD Vance and Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth. Gina London, former CNN White House Correspondent and Sunday independent columnist Gina London explained just how this happened and how we ended up in a situation where an Atlantic Editor gets access to top secret military planning?

Today the Dáil resumes and the speaking row is set reignite once again. Opposition leaders are seeking "an urgent meeting" with the Taoiseach. Joining Anton to discuss this on going row was Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and also Cian O’Callaghan, Deputy Leader, Social Democrats.

Latest data from Daft.ie shows that house prices rose by an average of 3.7 percent during the first three months of 2025. Speaking to Anton this morning with reaction to this data was Owen Reilly, Dublin Based Estate Agent.

Knowing your rights when it comes to employment law can be confusing and daunting. Joining us to discuss the most common issues that arise in relation to employment law and to answer your questions was Julie Galbraith head of Employment at Evershed Sutherlands. All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

 Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined Jonathan this morning. Up for discussion this morning was the subject of friends, the value of them and why some end. 

The government plans to incentivize apartment building. The idea is to allow property developers to invest less and borrow. Will this make a difference? To discuss further Jonathan was joined on the show by Labour Housing Spokesperson Conor Sheehan.

In 2024, the aviation industry successfully transported 5 billion passengers worldwide on over 40 million flights. We ask what's new in advancing aviation safety. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert. 

The past few years have seen an exponential rise in cybersecurity threats, particularly cybercrime-as-a-service. What kind of cyber attacks do we face and how do we combat them? All to discuss with George Foley Cybersecurity Expert at ESET Ireland.  

People are moving away from fast fashion brands. They are more conscious of the working conditions of the staff and also the environmental impacts. We discuss this with Laura Jordan Image and Brand Consultant Owner Of Style Savvy and also Sinead Ryan Host Of The Home Show and Journalist with The Independent and Sunday Independent. 

How much of a grip does the gambling industry have on the beautiful game ? Analysis conducted by investigate Europe has found that 66% of clubs in 31 divisions across Europe have at least one betting deal. Jonathan discuss this and more with Martyn Ziegler The Times’ Chief Sports Reporter.

The Isle of Man was once a famous seaside holiday destination. Despite being just a short hop away, it has faded from view. So what’s it like to visit now? Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with the Irish Independent, is just back.  All with thanks to Ryanair.

The toll from Myanmar's deadliest earthquake in decades has continued to rise, compounding an already dire humanitarian. Peter Power, Executive Director of UNICEF joined Pat Kenny on the show.

All trainee teachers will be required to undergo mandatory placement in special education under reforms proposed by Minister for Education Helen McEntee. We discuss these proposals with Anne Marie Ford Principal of Scoil Naomh Colmcille, in Togher, Co Louth.  

Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week! Joining Ivan this morning in studio was Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil, Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and Sinead Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie. 

Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, Gareth Mullins talks us through us how to make paella and lamb burgers for a quick midweek dinner.

Would reintroducing wolves be positive for the ecosystem? Wolves went extinct in Ireland in around 1700 but in the last 10 years we’re starting to hear this idea of reintroducing them. Would this be positive for the ecosystem or a danger to other animals? Newstalk Reporter Josh Crosbie has been looking into this and joined Ivan in the studio to discuss this idea.

Elephant in the room a new initiative which will be introduced in secondary schools providing funding, resources and interactive elephant sculptures to secondary schools. Brent Pope, broadcaster and author joined Ivan this morning to chat about this initiative.

Heathrow Airport is closing all day Friday because of a large fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it. Around 4000 Irish passengers have been affected. With more on this we heard from Eoghan Corry, Editor of Air and Travel Magazine. Also Dara Brady, Chief Marketing Officer with Ryanair who are arranging rescue flights today and tomorrow between Dublin and London.

Ireland successful beats Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League last night but can they do it again on Sunday? Also this weekend kicks off the Women's Ireland Rugby team kick off their 6 nations campaign. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster of Off The Ball previews the weekend of sport.

Anthony Scaramucci is a former White House Director of Communications for Donald Trump’s first term, founder of Skybridge Capital and now host of The Rest is Politics USA with Katty Kay. Ivan meet with him to talk about Trump, Tariffs and much more.

Rory Stewart is a former UK Government Minister and now host of The Rest is Politics podcast with Alistair Campbell. He has a wide outlook on global security and conflict and Ivan sat down with him to discuss his opinion on the many challenges facing the world today.

Heathrow Airport has closed due to a power outage after a fire broke out at a nearby transformer substation. Cancellations and diversions will affect 200,000 passengers on 1,350 flights, with 70 Irish flights impacted. To discuss the effects of the world’s biggest international airport closing was Lieutenant Colonel Retired & Airport Safety And Security Auditor Kevin Byrne and Internation...

This week in 'Boxed' John Fardy talks to us about Netflix’s new harrowing and emotional drama – Adolescence. Set in an English town, it follows the story of a 13-year old boy arrested for murder.