Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Dublin Airport had to deal with two major issues over the weekend. An evacuation of Terminal 2 over the weekend and a cyber attack on a check in provider. Both are still having knock on impacts. Kevin Byrne LT Col retired Airport Safety and Security Auditor.

We look back on a busy weekend of sport. With Kate O'Connor securing a silver medal in Tokyo, England and Canada through to the Women's Rugby World Cup Final, Liverpool triumphant in the Merseyside Derby, and Lewis Hamilton failing to attain a podium finish in the Azerbaijan grand prix. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looks back on a busy weekend of sport.All with thanks to Visit Pennsylvania

A memorial service for Charlie Kirk took place in Arizona yesterday with both his widow and President Donald Trump. CNN's John King brings us full analysis on this and much more.

This morning we take a look into the presidential election as the deadline for nominations approaches. Maria Steen and Gareth Sheridan will need more support from Councilors, TD's and Senators if they want to become the next presidential candidate. And Meta has removed Facebook posts about Jim Gavin for violating standards. All to discuss with Harry McGee Political Correspondent Irish Times.

The announcement of nation-wide rent pressure zones has triggered a mass exodus of landlords from the market. A real estate alliance report reveals a major spike in landlords selling up after the government announcement in June. Joining Ciara Doherty this morning to discuss further was Seamus McCarthy Spokesperson for REA.

Friday Forum look back on the new stories of the week. Joining Pat live from The Townhall Theatre in Westport was Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Rose Conway-Walsh TD, Sinn Féin and Michael Duffy, Editor, Mayo News.Our show today live from Westport was with thanks to Destination Westport.

The traitors and a banished faithful. Patrick Hughes restaurant owner Westport and a faithful from The Traitors Ireland joined Pat on the show today live from The Westport Townhall Theatre with thanks to Destination Westport.

Recently, there seems to be a revival or surge in the amount of people wanting to learn Irish and especially with the popularity of Irish speaking bands like kneecap. We discuss the importance of keeping the Irish language alive with Caitlin Ni Dhubhsaigh Bannister Oideachas Uisce and also Eimear Ní Ghallachóir, Oifigeach Pleanála Teanga with Gaeilge Iorrais in the North Mayo Gaeltacht.Our show was live from the Westport Townhall Theatre today with thanks Destination Westport.

Gareth Mullins brings us two classic Irish recipes. A Smoked haddock Chowder celebrates fantastic Irish smoked Haddock and also a apple black berry crumble.

History, Industry and much more, we take a deep dive next into Westport history with local Historian James Kelly.

Looking ahead to this weekend in sport, the Premiere League back again this weekend with an exciting lineup with a Merseyside derby set for Saturday, the women's rugby world cup semi-finals. F1 goes to Baku for the Azerbaijan grand prix, and the Tokyo world athletics championships are coming to an end this weekend. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball previews this busy weekend of sport.With thanks to Visit Pennsylvania.

After over forty years in public office, Michael Ring bowed out at General Election 2024. Michael joins us in Westport to look back at his career and talk about his adjustment to life outside politics.Our show broadcasting live from Westport was with thanks to Destination Westport.

Yesterday, Pat went out on Westport Cruises in Clew Bay to hear about the history of this coastal town. From St Patrick throwing a bell down his mountain to cute seals, Pat hears it all from the crew of Westport Cruises.Our OB live from the Westport Townhall Theatre was with thanks to Destination Westport.

It's the final day of the Ploughing Championship in Screggan just outside Tullamore and Henry McKean is there for us.

Like so many parts of the country, Westport has also been impacted by the housing crisis. Many people are now returning to the county due to the emergence of working from home, which is putting pressure on the existing supply. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, has been meeting with locals to hear how much demand there is for housing.Josh joined Pat on the show as we broadcast live from the Westport Townhall Theatre with thanks to Destination Westport.

We take a dive into British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald trump's press conference during his state visit. They glossed over their ‘disagreement' on recognising the Palestinian state which was apparently just ‘one of only a few' things they didn't agree on. Pat discusses all with Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World.

Author Jung Chang on escaping communist China and adjusting to life in Britain. All featured in the follow on to her best selling memoir Wild Swans icalled Fly Wild Swans.

Tuesday marked the 156th anniversary of the first recorded hole-in-one in golf, achieved by Tom Morris Jnr at the Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Morris, only 18 years old at the time, was on his way to winning a second Open Championship, and had already been earmarked for one of the greatest careers in golfing history. One which was tragically cut short. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball can tell us more:

Joining Pat this morning was Professor John Crown Consultant medical oncologist St Vincent's Hospital Group Professor of Translational Cancer Research DCU. John discusses the 18th International Symposium On Translational Research in Oncology taking place next week and the developments on cancer treatments.

Jimmy Kimmel removed from his late night show after threats from media commissioner following comments made about Charlie Kirk. Pat discusses this move with Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic, Columnist at the Sunday Independent.

A busy agenda ahead for trump on his state visit to the UK. Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World gives us reaction to the state visit.

Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor, The Irish Times brings us the latest as Gardaí discover human remains in the the search for a missing boy in Donabate.

The six-part RTE TV series The Walsh Sisters is based on Marian Keyes' best-selling novels Rachel's Holiday and Anybody Out There. It follows five sisters, Anna, Rachel, Claire, Maggie and Helen as they navigate addiction, family crises, and the ties that hold them together. Two stars of the series joined Pat this morning Aidan Quinn and Louisa Harland.

Weddings can generate a significant amount of waste, including single-use plastic wedding favours and accessories, food waste from meals, and emissions related to clothing and travel. In this weeks sustainability slot Jo Linehan explains how to make weddings more sustainable.

Presidential election, the budget and returning to the Dáil. All to discuss with Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue.

Joining Pat live from the Ploughing championship to answer all your gardening questions was Diarmuid Gavin award award-winning garden designer

Heather Morris, known for writing powerful books about hope and resilience and her bestselling book ‘The Tattooist Of Auschwitz', has another book for you to add to the list. her new novel ‘The Wish', is a heartfelt story that might make you tear up but the bigger picture is about hope and love. Jesse, a 15-year-old-girl, has a terminal illness. But Alex, a young adult, is the only person who can make her wish come through before her time ends. The number one best-selling author joined pat to discuss her latest release.

Pressure is mounting on the international community to take action after a UN commission of inquiry announced on Tuesday that Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza. And with Israel starting a ground offensive in Gaza City, Pat was joined by s Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor Of Peace At Bradford University to discuss the latest on Gaza.

Today on Inside Hollywood we're diving headfirst into one of the greatest films ever made. No debate. Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas. It's not just a gangster film, it's a cinematic thunderclap. One of those rare, razor-sharp movies that feels just as fresh now as it did when it swaggered onto our screens back in 1990. The suits, the sauce, the soundtrack it's gangster cinema at its finest, with more attitude than a mobster on payday. Pat was joined as always by Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Executive Producer of ‘SPOTLIGHT

What role can AI play in the future of medicine? Health researcher and author DR. Charlotte blease believes it's time to be engaging in conversations about AI and its use in healthcare. Her new book ‘DR. Bot, why doctors can fail us – and how AI can save lives' examines the limitations of human judgement in medicine, emerging uses and shortcomings of AI, and how our imperfect medical system can let us down. Charlotte and Pat discussed this and everything else in her new book.

US President Donald Trump begins his first full day of engagements on his second State visit to the United Kingdom. Four were arrested last night for projecting images of Trump and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle. Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor at TRT World joined Pat for the latest as the UK prepares to host the president.

This week on the green scene, we are talking all about gene editing Pat and Ruth explore enhanced polo ponies, agricultural animals, and glow-in-the-dark plants for lighting.

Carguments' Spouses are the Most Annoying Passengers, and it can end relationships, according to research And the RSA is issuing study results today on the use of phones while driving. With Distracted driving due to handheld mobile device usage is one of the dangerous behaviours that leads to road traffic collisions.All this and more to discuss with Conor Faughnan Transport Consultant.

Christian Brückner, the man German authorities have named as the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, is set to be released from prison today. Brückner, having served his 7-year sentence for the rape of a 72-year-old American tourist in Portugal, has refused to be interviewed by the metropolitan police in connection to Madeleine's disappearance. Brückner is still considered a major suspect, with a former associate claiming to be “100% sure” Brückner was involved in Madeleine's kidnapping. German prosecutors are now seeking ‘supervisory oversight' in the regional court to monitor Brückner's future activity. Joining Pat to discuss this was Nick Pisa, Senior Reporter, Global, MailOnline

Pharmacies are increasingly dealing with crime. That's according to a survey conducted by the Irish Pharmacy Union. The survey found that a third of thefts are not reported due to a lack of faith in Gardaí and the justice system, while pharmacies found 89 per cent were victims of crime in the last 12 months. Joining Pat to reflect on the worrying findings was Kathy Mahe, Chair of the IPU PCC Committee

Adrian Weckler, Tech editor, Irish and Sunday Independent and Big Tech Show podcast presenter brings us all the tech news and updates. Adrian tells us about Apple's shiny new gadgets and how why tech is much cheaper in the US.

Don't go to bed on an argument and love is all you need! Clinical Psychotherapist and Co-Host of the Tough Love Podcast Stephanie Regan busts the love myths with facts.

The trial of Soldier F begins in Belfast charged with murder and attempted murder on Bloody Sunday. Freelance journalist Amanda Ferguson brought us up to speed with what has happened in the trial so far.

A UN Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. We get the latest on this with Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics.

The EU-US relationship has undergone a number of geopolitical shifts since the start of this year. Most notably, the agreement of 15% trade tariffs back in July. But what exactly does the future of business in Ireland look like amidst the economic uncertainty of shifting global trade policies?All to discuss with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at University of Galway, columnist with The Journal.

New research shows that there is massive support from the public to ease the planning rules for farmer's children. According to the latest Farming Independent Ireland thinks poll, 83 per cent said they believe it should be made easier to build on family farms. To discuss further Pat spoke to Denis Drennan, President of the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association.

Eoin Hayes has found himself at the centre of another controversy, this time for wearing blackface at a 2009 Halloween party. Political Editor, The Irish Times Pat Leahy brings us the latest on this and the Presidential election nominations.