Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Irishman, Barra Fitzgibbon, came very close to dying during the first weeks of the covid pandemic. He has since turned his experience into a darkly comic play, ‘Patient: Soldier', that is soon to tour Ireland. He joins Pat to discuss.

The country is bracing itself for two games in the next ten days that could see the Irish men's soccer team qualify for June's World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. If the team does make it, what would a tournament hosted by Donald Trump look like? Joining Pat to discuss is Jonathan Wilson, Sportswriter with The Guardian and author of The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup.

Mark Weiss, Irish Times Contributor Based In Israel, joins Pat to discuss the latest strike by Iran on Israeli territory & Craig Hughes, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail, also joins Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers.

As households continue to feel the pinch from rising costs and the political agenda shifts both at home and abroad, there are big questions about priorities, pressures, and where parties stand. Pat is joined by Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats, to discuss.

China is rapidly emerging as a global technology superpower, outpacing the United States across most critical innovation fields. From AI and robotics to batteries and quantum communication, state-backed investment and strategic planning are driving an unprecedented surge in scientific output and industrial capability. Joining Pat to discuss is Denis Staunton, China correspondent of The Irish Times.

Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with some mouth-watering Easter recipes.

Meningitis is a word that strikes fear into parents everywhere, and there has been a tragic outbreak of the disease in the UK this week, raising many questions about it in Irish households. To discuss, Pat is joined by Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College.

The ongoing conflict in Iran is sending global fuel and energy prices soaring, and countries around the world are scrambling to protect their economies. To break down what's happening and what's being done, Pat is joined by Assistant Professor at the University College Dublin, School of Economics, Nora Streker.

Dr Roisin Colleran, Cardiologist with the Mater Private, joins Pat to talk about women's heart health.

Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, doctor and columnist with The Irish Independent, joins Pat to discuss the challenges she has been facing in enrolling her Irish-speaking daughter into the local Gaelscoil.

How critical is the Gulf production of oil and natural gas to the world's economy? And are there any others who might pick up the slack? To explore all of this, Pat is joined by Ed Conway, Sky Economics Editor and Author of 'Material World', to discuss.

Today marks 20 years since Jack Dorsey sent the first-ever tweet, a moment that helped spark a social media revolution that has reshaped how we communicate and see the world around us. But two decades on, the digital landscape looks very different. Joining Pat to reflect on this is Adrian Weckler, tech editor of The Irish Independent and host of the Big Tech Show.

How long have we had this curious human instinct to choose a piece of ground, enclose it, plant it, and care for it? And how have the ideas behind gardens evolved over the past ten thousand years? Joining Pat to discuss is Diarmuid Gavin, award-winning garden designer joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.

While all eyes might be on the White House for St Patrick's Day this year, celebrations are already underway around the world. For the first time ever, every Government minister is travelling abroad to mark the occasion. Our reporter Jessica Woodlock spoke with the Tánaiste in London and joined Pat to discuss.

With fuel prices on the rise, many people are looking for an EV as their daily driver. Current figures show electric cars are actually outselling both petrol and diesel models in the new car market, but what is so attractive about the latest models? Joining Pat to discuss is motoring editor with the Sunday Independent, Ger Herbert.

It's Oscar day, and at midnight tonight, we will find out whether or not Jessie Buckley becomes the first Irish woman to win in the best actress category, but what do the locals think of the Oscars? Do they like it? Do they even watch? Henry McKean joins Pat from Los Angeles to discuss.

Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is journalist and broadcaster, Flor McCarthy. Also joining Pat to look ahead to the Taoiseach's visit to the White House on St Patrick's Day is Newstalk reporter, Jamie O'Hara.

With Daffodil Day coming up next week, many people across the country will be reflecting on the impact of cancer on them, their families, and their communities. One person who has recently shared his own experience is People Before Profit TD, Richard Boyd Barrett, who recently received the all-clear but spoke of the harsh reality of the treatment and the long road to recovery.

Joining Pay to dissect what was an unforgettable Six Nations Championship is former Ireland international, Fiona Hayes & Off the Ball's John Duggan.

Pat is joined by historian, broadcaster and podcaster, Turtle Bunbury, to look back at the history of train travel in Ireland as we recount some of the most intriguing locomotives to ever take to the tracks.

With Mother's Day & St Patrick's Day fast approaching, resident chef, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to with some essentially Irish recipes.

Europe's security landscape is changing rapidly as the war in Ukraine continues to shape defence policy across the continent. So, how do EU military leaders view the trajectory of the war, and what does it mean for countries like Ireland with a long tradition of military neutrality? To discuss all of this, Pat is joined by General Seán Clancy, the former Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, now Chair of the European Union Military Committee (EUMC).

Ireland's annual St Patrick's Day engagements in Washington are once again focusing attention on the importance of the US–Ireland relationship. But what role can Ireland play in moments of global tension, and how should Irish leaders navigate relations with Washington at a time of international crisis? Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern joins Pat to discuss.

Imagine general-purpose humanoid robots becoming as ubiquitous as smartphones, doing household chores, taking care of our parents, and taking over tasks that humans don't want. Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College, joins Pat to chat about this possibly becoming a reality in the near future.

Screentime's John Fardy joins Pat to discuss the latest releases hitting our TV screens and streaming services. This week, he joins Pat to dive into a new series called ‘Rooster' on NOWTV.

George Russell won last week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix to get his World Championship bid up and running as Mercedes overcame a gripping early challenge from Ferrari. Off the Balls' Eve Conway joins Pat to preview this weekend's Chinese GP & Off the Ball's John Duggan joins Pat to look at the blockbuster final weekend of the Six Nations.

Israel says it has struck hundreds of targets across Iran, while Tehran has continued to fire missiles towards Israel and threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz. To discuss the latest developments, Pat is joined by Mark Weiss, Irish Times Contributor Based In Israel & Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute in UCD.

As war unfolds on the ground in the Middle East, another battle is raging online as convincing AI fakes in the theatre of war are spreading faster than ever. Eileen Culloty, Associate Professor at Dublin City University and Deputy Director of the Institute for Media, Democracy, and Society, joins Pat to discuss how generative AI is transforming information warfare and why traditionally trusted evidence can no longer be taken at face value.

Iran's capital, Tehran, erupted into flames as Israel and the US last night launched a fresh wave of devastating strikes. Joining Pat to discuss this further is Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace at Bradford University.

The Cheltenham roar will be turned up to fever pitch from next Tuesday as the annual racing festival kicks off once again. Underlined by a host of hotly contested races, including the Triumph Hurdle, Novices' Hurdle, and the Gold Cup, Cheltenham rarely disappoints. Joining Pat to preview it all are champion racehorse trainer Willie Mullins and Off the Ball's John Duggan.

Paul Harrington joins Pat for the weekend's first instalment of 'The Lyric's the Thing'. For this first week, he has chosen 'Easy Like Sunday Morning'.

Pat is joined by Barry Keoghan to chat about his brand-new film, 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', which is currently in cinemas and is set for Netflix worldwide release on March 20th.

The Rotunda Maternity Hospital is to stay in its current location in Dublin city centre, with the plan to move the hospital to the site of Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown being shelved - but was this a good decision? Joining Pat to discuss this is former Master of the Rotunda, Fergal Malone.

A protest took place outside the Dáil earlier in the week, highlighting concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, visited the Gaeltacht in west Kerry to meet with the locals, and he joins Pat in studio to discuss.

Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie.Also joining Pat ot discuss concerns around the increasing costs of fuel and energy is Lisa Ryan is a professor in energy economics in the School of Economics

With Mother's Day fast approaching, resident chef, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to talk all things brunch.

Pat is joined by Nikki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist and photodermatology specialist, for this week's Ask the Expert.

How much stress do you take on in your everyday life, and what effect does this stress have on your body's ageing? For more on this, Pat is joined by Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College.

On Wednesday, we heard that nuns are seeking €40 million for the sale of a landmark Dublin 4 property. Located on a site immediately adjacent to St Vincent's University and private hospitals on Merrion Road, the 13.47-acre site was established by Religious Sisters of Charity in 1868. Joining Pat to discuss this further is Maeve O'Rourke, Senior Lecturer in Human Rights Law, Irish Centre for Human Rights, School of Law, University of Galway.

The world is watching with bated breath as tensions in the Middle East escalate dramatically. With ongoing U.S. and allied operations against targeted facilities in Iran and shifting leadership dynamics after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pat sits down with former White House communications director, now best-known as a co-host of ‘The Rest is Politics US, ' Anthony Scaramucci.

Israel has announced a new wave of "broad-scale" strikes on Tehran as US President Donald Trump said only Iran's unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war. Joining Pat to discuss further are Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 News International Editor and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.

Former Ireland international Devin Toner joins Pat to assess Ireland's performance against Wales in last night's Men's Six Nations Championship round 4 clash.