The Pat Kenny Show

Water is central to life in Ireland but keeping it clean is proving a growing challenge. Pat speaks to Cliona Mhic Giolla Chuda, general manager of Waterford Oysters in Dungarvan & Caroline Doherty, Irish Times Science and Climate Correspondent, as the industry faces possible ruin after three catastrophic die-offs in the last seven years.

John Ware’s introduction to the Troubles in Northern Ireland was as a local newspaper reporter from Worcester in the 70s, sent to report on the ‘local lads’ stationed in Ulster. Over the years his reports on BBC’s Panorama delved into the darker side of the war. His new book 'Neither Confirm Nor Deny: British Intelligence, Lawless Agent Running and the Suppression of Truth' focuses on th...

Joining Pat to discuss the auto-immune disease ‘Gastritis’ is Dr Luke O’Neill.

What began as a routine Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany turned into a mid-air emergency when a cabin window was dislodged after an apparent engine failure, causing rapid decompression and leaving one passenger partially sucked out of the aircraft before fellow travellers pulled him back to safety. The incident has raised fresh questions about aircraft safety, maintenance, and just how close...

Screentime’s John Fardy joins Pat to talk about the new comedy series, Alice & Steve.

The ceasefire that ended the U.S.-Iran war now appears to be hanging by a thread after fresh American strikes, Iranian retaliation, and president Trump's suggestion that the peace agreement may be dead, all of which comes as Washington also faces a political battle over funding the conflict and questions about whether the United States can avoid being drawn into another prolonged Middle East crisi...

The shocking death of former Conservative cabinet minister, broadcaster, and Reform UK figure Ann Whitticombe has sent shockwaves through British politics, with police treating the case as murder while stressing there’s no evidence of a terrorist or political motive. Pat is joined by Financial Times political editor George Parker with the latest on what’s known so far.

From a wonderfully simple lemon posset that’s perfect for feeding a crowd at a garden party to a beautifully light and zesty lemon cake that’s always guaranteed to go down well, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Anantara Hotel joins Pat with some beautiful lemon-inspired recipes.

This weekend on the Pat Kenny Show: Scott Lucas makes sense of events in Washington, Ankara, and Iran What is killing millions of euros’ worth of oysters in Dungarvan? What was British intelligence really up to in the north? On the 12th of July, what is the future for Unionism following the Donaldson conviction? Luke O’Neill on the billionaire trying to cure his own fatal autoimmune disease Alex R...

This week the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's bid to end the 150-year-old policy. With America being built on immigration what does this all mean for average American families celebrating the 4th of July? Henry McKean joins Pat from New York to discuss.

The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory released its report on June 23, 2026, titled "The essence of childhood has been destroyed: Israel's deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 7 October 2023" Speaking at a press conference, United Nations Commissioner, Chris Sidoti, summarised the report’s fin...

From VAR controversy and England facing a hostile atmosphere at the Azteca tonight to Paraguay's ill-tempered treatment of France and the opening weekend of rugby's new Nations Championship, not to mention Galway's stunning demolition of Cork to book an All-Ireland Hurling Final spot, it's been another packed sporting weekend. Joining Pat to discuss is Off the Ball's John Duggan.

The 262 registration period has begun and there is a lot of activity in the car-buying market. New car registrations are falling, EV sales are booming and the number of used imports is soaring. Joining Pat to make sense of it all is Sunday Independent motoring editor, Geraldine Herbert.

Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Brenda Power, Columnist with The Irish Independent & The Daily Mail

Europe has barely emerged from one of the most intense heatwaves ever recorded, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees and thousands of excess deaths now being counted with forecasters already warning another spell of extreme heat is on the way. Pat is joined from Spain by Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent with The Irish Times, to unpack what’s happening on the ground.

As Americans celebrate the 4th of July and the many events marking the 250th anniversary of creation of the United States, the country's founding ideals of liberty, democracy, and freedom are once again taking centre stage. But there's another story running through America's history - one not of peace interrupted by war, but of a nation shaped by almost continuous conflict. David Vine, author of t...

Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New York last night but did it hold up to all the hype and did the ‘wedding of the century’ overshadow America turning 250 today? Henry McKean reports from New York.

During the summer months, many people gravitate towards ordering salads when out, but they are actually dishes that can easily be made at home and with choosing good quality ingredients can make a delicious and filling meal. Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Anantara Hotel joins Pat with some fabulous salad suggestions for the summer months ahead.

When it comes to preventing heart disease, one of the most important factors is cholesterol and new international guidelines are rewriting how we think about it. Experts now say the focus should be on lifetime exposure to ldl cholesterol (the “Bad” cholesterol) and on lowering it earlier, for longer. That shift has led to a major update in global guidelines, including new risk calculators, lower t...

UK politics has entered a new phase of volatility following Keir Starmer’s resignation, leaving Labour in a leadership contest and raising immediate questions about direction and stability. Andy Burnham has quickly become a focal point in the realignment, while Nigel Farage continues to reshape and upend the traditional two-party duopoly. What emerges is a political landscape that remains institut...

Joining Pat to discuss the benefits that listening to music can have on the brain is Dr Luke O’Neill.

This weekend on the Pat Kenny Show: As the US celebrates 250 years, Pat asks why so many of them have been spent at war Dr Roisin Colleran answers your heart health questions Motoring correspondent Ger Herbert on the best EV for you Paul Harrington is here with a stone-cold Elton John classic Professor Luke O’Neill on how music changes our brains A UN commissioner on its latest report into Israel’...

Bestselling thriller writer Karin Slaughter joins Pat to talk about her new novel, The Secrets We Hide, set in the small-town world of North Falls. With more than 40 million books sold and TV hits like Will Trent and The Good Daughter, she explains why she loves writing rural America and more.

Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter at The Irish Times.

As relations between the US, China and Europe keep shifting, Pat Kenny asks what it means for the EU’s balance between security ties with Washington and economic links to Beijing. He is joined by George Yin, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China Studies at National Taiwan University, to unpack China’s strategy for Europe, the race for dominance in key technologies like AI, and why “reliab...