The Pat Kenny Show

As we know we are increasingly in a renewable revolution. with our energy being created by wind turbines and the cars we drive being powered by batteries Creating these products requires certain rare earth minerals, of which many are found deep on the ocean floor.  But how do you extract these minerals from the sea and could it harm the environment in the process? Ivan discuss this...

Wellness Coach John Belton joins us to discuss how to begin your strength training journey, and its many health benefits.

For three years now we the birth information and tracing act has been law.  This bill gave adopted people access rights to key birth information. We hear about the workings of the adoption authority with Orlaith Traynor is the Chair of the Adoption Authority of Ireland

While there are 70 extra apprenticeships offered in Ireland there is still a gap in their uptake. Why is this? Ivan discussed this further with Paddy Kavanagh, General Secretary of Connect Trade Union and also Guidance Counsellor Brian Mooney

Amidst the Irish housing crisis, could there be an alternative solution, aside from the 40,000 promised annual new builds? The Hardware Association of Ireland believes there may be a solution, in vacant above the shop units. Ivan was joined on the show by Martin Markey Chief Executive of the Hardware Association Ireland. 

Conor McGregor visits the White House and claims to be speaking for the people of Ireland when it comes to immigration issues, the Government have distanced themselves from the comments. Ivan spoke to Fionnan Sheahan about the visit and reaction.

Time for our weekly news review with our Friday Forum panel. This morning joining Ivan in studio was Sarah McGuinness Politocal Correspondent Irish Daily Mail, Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD for Fingal West Ruth Coppinger, PBP Solidarity TD for Dublin West and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at NUIG.    

Scabies is on the rise in Ireland.  In 2024, there were 51 scabies outbreaks in Ireland, almost twice the number notified in 2023. Outbreaks in Ireland occurred across a variety of settings.

Today Gareth brings us a bank holiday recipe of beef and Guinness and stew as well as apple crumb. 

Residents in Finglas have concerns over plans to open a gaming arcade in the village. They say there are already enough gambling outlets in the area even though the number of bookmakers has declined by 47%. Newstalk Report Josh Crosbie has been talking to residents.

It's the final day of 2025 Cheltenham Festival as the race opens with the JCB Triumph Hurdle. John Duggan previews the day ahead of the highly anticipated Gold Cup. 

Man UTD and Tottenham kept their hopes of silverware alive last night with both teams winning comprehensively. We have a massive weekend of sport ahead as Ireland hope to win their third consecutive 6 nations title, GAA and formula one is back !

This year we will elect a new president of Ireland, with Higgins's stint coming to an end after serving the maximum two terms allowed under the condition. We ask is it time to extent the vote to Irish abroad ? Ivan discusses this with Emma de Souza, Spokesperson for VotingRights.ie,  

A Dublin judge has found that Tusla did not comply with court directions to return cases to court where a social worker was not allocated to a child in their care within four weeks. Judge Conor Fottrell conducted the inquiry. Ivan discuss this further with Shane Phelan, Legal Affairs Editor, Irish Independent who had the story today.

Jane Casey, Ireland's top history buff shares hidden gems and histories of Dublin ahead of St. Patrick's Weekend. She discusses a plethora of places; from the Great Dublin Whiskey Fire of 1975 to a World War Two bomb shelter in Merrion Square. 

From the Gouch, The Juice or even Briefcase, sports stars over the years have from rugby, GAA and even darts are known only by their nicknames. Off the Ball’s Phil Egan looks at some of weirdest sports nicknames throughout history.

Five years on from the Covid pandemic, are there any positive legacies we have learned from? Ivan discussed this and more with Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.

Up on the Italian Alps the Special Olympics World  Winter Games is in full swing. 14 Athletes are representing Ireland and we go live up the slopes where we are joined by Henry McKean!   Henry report from world winter games special Olympics in Turin.

Plastic, paper or perishables with so many different options it's hard to what rubbish goes where. Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland   Jo Linehan sits down with Ivan to discuss how to manage your bins.

New CSO stats show planning approvals for new apartments plummeted in 2024. We ask why with Conor O'Connell Director of Housing and Planning at the Construction Industry Federation of Ireland.

As we know hair loss can be a mentally an extremely challenging condition.  With it effecting half of men by 50 and half of women up to the age of 70 its also extremely common. To discuss further Ivan was joined on the show by  Professor Caitriona Ryan Consultant Dermatologist with the institute of Dermatology.

There was sighs of relief among the Irish Government yesterday as Micheál Martin’s meeting with Donald Trump went off without a hitch. There were some notable lines during a long Oval Office meeting but was there anything of concern for us? Newstalk's Political Correspondent Seán Defoe and Independent, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Healy-Rae takes...

Pro Independence Demokraatit Party wins Greenland's elections. We ask does this open the door for President Trump. Joining Ivan to discuss further was Ulrik Gad, Danish Institute for International Studies.

Yesterday it emerged from a briefing document provided to Transport Minister Daragh O'Brien that the metro link project could cost more than €23 billion. Is it time call a halt to the metro link? To discuss with Ivan was Michael McDowell, Senator and Former Tánaiste and Minister for Justice.

Nepo baby term that’s become Hollywood’s inside favourite hot potato. But before we had today’s social media-fuelled debate over celebrity offspring, there were the originals stars like Jamie Lee Curtis, Drew Barrymore, and Michael Douglas, who proved that while a famous surname might open doors, talent is what keeps them open. Lisa Cannon tells us all.