The Pat Kenny Show

Randa Abdel-Fattah is an Australian Author and Academic of Palestinian and Egyptian Heritage whose latest novel 'Discipline', examines censorship, journalism, and academia against the backdrop of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Randa joined Pat to discuss the book and how it has made her into a highly controversial figure.

Former Eurovison Winner Paul Harrington joined Pat this morning for a walk through tin pan alley with a quaint re-telling of 'Walkin My Baby Home'

Author and Journalist Martina Devlin rejoined Pat to discuss her new book Glorious Monsters. The novel imagines the life of Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, her husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and their circle, including an Irish born female artist. Image: The Lilliput Press

On the 15th of October, the Criminal Asset Bureau will turn 30 years old. The CAB was established to deal with increasing levels of serious, organised crime in Ireland. Pat was joined by Crime Journalist with the Irish Independent Paul Williams to discuss CAB's history and the impact on Ireland today.

Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Author and Journalist Martina Devlin. 

As Pat broadcasts from the RDS, home of Leinster Rugby, he is joined by the man who created one of the most famous rugby characters in Irish culture. Pat is joined by Paul Howard, Journalist, author and comedy writer best known as the creator of the number one bestselling Ross O'Carroll-Kelly series.

A 28-year old laboratory worker, Darya Shipilova, who worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, died on Oct 2nd of severe pneumonia. The exact cause of death has yet to be confirmed, but conspiracists think it may be caused by a a plague. Professor Luke O'Neill, Chair of Biochemistry in TCD joins Pat to explain the science behind this rumoured 'plague.'

Former Leinster and Ireland rugby player, Gordon D’arcy, joins Pat live from Leinster's new home, the Lava Arena at the RDS, to discuss his career, his memories of the RDS, and the changing face of Irish rugby.

United States President Donald Trump has said that Russia will supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to the US.  Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at DCU and Author of Unfinished Empire: Russian Imperialism in Ukraine and the Near Abroad joined Pat to discuss the oil deal.

Next week, a major conference hosted by Engineers Ireland will host the launch of a ‘moonshot’ that will seek to make Ireland the world leader in digital health. Pat is joined by the man behind Mission10X, Professor Martin Curley, Director, Digital Health Ecosystem, Maynooth University, to discuss the event and Ireland's future in health.

The correct intake of nutrients is crucial no matter what level of activity, so for this week’s food slot, Garett Mullins, Executive Chef in the Anantara Hotel joins Pat with three protein rich recipes.

Pat broadcasts live from the Lava Arena to mark Leinster’s return back to the RDS. Pat is joined by Shane Nolan, CEO of Leinster Rugby to discuss the team's new adventure. 

Chris Bryant, Northern Ireland Secretary of State has banned the orange order from marching along Garvaghy Road. Alison Morris, Columnist with the Belfast Telegraph and commentator specializing in politics and security, joined Pat to discuss the breaking news.

Economist and Author of the Daft.ie Housing Reports Ronan Lyons has written a book entitled, Brittle: How the Housing Crisis Is Breaking Ireland - And How to Fix It.  In this book, Ronan look at the Irish housing market in three different ways, where we are now, how did we get here and where do we go from here.   Ronan joined Ciara in studio to discuss. Image: Easons

It is officially one week on from the Garvaghy Road protests. There have been several talks and proceeding and what to go and where to go next.   But what effect has this had on the community?  Ciara was joined by Dylan Hegarty, Video Editor at The Irish News and Resident of the Garvaghy Road Dessie Trainer.

Meta has unveiled the Muse Charm, a small device designed to give users constant access to its AI assistant without having to reach for their phone. It can respond to voice commands, see what you're looking at and, as AI becomes more agentic, potentially carry out tasks on your behalf.  Irish Independent Technology Correspondent & Host of Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler joined Ciara to...

With the budget just around the corner, will the fiscal and macro spending the government announce match up to the various leaks we have been seeing over the past few weeks?   But if there was not public pushback, what would work best for the general population, is there a choice that would protect the long-term health of our economy.   Ciara Doherty was joined by Economist Austin Hughes...

Ireland face Israel for a second time now in Serbia, after their 3-0 defeat last week. Ciara was joined by Off The Ball's Football Correspondent Ben Symes for updates from Serbia. Off The Ball's Shane Hannon also joined Ciara for more sporting updates.

Joining Ciara Doherty to go through Sunday's Papers was Human Rights Campaigner Colm O'Gorman, Journalist & Author Valerie Cox and Former Fianna Fáil Advisor and Public Affairs Consultant  Derek Mooney.

Now before email and social media, ‘the letter from America’ was part of every Irish household who had relatives who emigrated to the States. A Letter Home: Irish Correspondence from America, 1818–1972, by Author and Established Professor of Modern Irish History at the University of Galway Breandán Mac Suibhne, takes a closer look at these letters, who wrote them and what exactly they say. Breandá...

As we move into October, there’s plenty of great Irish produce coming into season, from root vegetables and squash to apples and pears.     Ciara was joined by Gerry Devlin, owner of the Dublin Cookery School, with some seasonal dishes that make the most of what’s available now. 

Former Taoiseach and Author of ‘Speaking My Mind’ Leo Varadkar joined Ciara Doherty to discuss his thoughts on overturning Brexit, the situation on the Garvaghy road and if Irish reunification is still on the table.  

Epstein-barr virus is one of the most common viruses in the world, with around 95% of us infected, but scientists now have strong evidence that it can play a role in multiple sclerosis.     So how does a virus that causes little or no illness in most people go on to trigger a serious autoimmune disease in some, and could targeting the virus help us prevent MS?    Luke O'Ne...

It is a well-known fact that our diet has a huge role ot play in our physical health, but there is not growing evidence that it has an effect on our stress, mood and overall mental wellbeing.  Dietician and Founder of Eatwell Sarah Keogh joined Ciara this morning to discuss if what we eat effect how we feel.  

Ireland is now at the halfway point of its six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the Government pointing to progress on competitiveness, security, Ukraine and EU enlargement.   But the Presidency is taking place against an increasingly volatile international backdrop, how much can Ireland really achieve?  Fianna Fail TD & Minister of State for European...