Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Joining Pat in studio for the Friday Forum was Marian Harkin, Independent TD Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator and also Philip Ryan Political Editor for the Irish Independent. 

We go live to Tel Aviv where an Irish ex-pat says Ireland is misunderstanding the war between Israel and Hamas. Speaking to Pat this morning was Dr. Daniel Briscoe an Irish ex-pat working as an Ophthalmologist In North Israel. 

A serving soldier who beat a woman unconscious in a random street attack, and boasted about it on social media, has walked free from court after being given a fully suspended sentence which the victim described as "not justice". To get the latest David Raleigh Freelance Journalist and for reaction Ivanna Youtchak Violence Against Women Coordinator, National Womens Council.

Why an exam has sparked national outrage in India plus the heatwave that is taking over the country. Rahul Bedi Journalist in New Delhi in India brought us the details.

More Euros action, hurling knockouts and the Women’s PGA Championship. John Duggan looks ahead to the weekend sport.

Nearly 300,000 homes could be powered by solar power as it increases by over 40%. Speaking to Pat this morning was Conall Bolger CEO of Irish Solar Energy Association.  

We have the latest update on the upcoming Aer Lingus pilot strike with travel expert Eoghan Corry.

Eadoin Fitzmaurice, content creator brings us some great suggestions for things to do this weekend.

Cameron Hill, Digital Producer OTB brings us some interesting facts about the Euros of the past as the 2024 tournament gets underway.

David Robert Grimes author and disinformation expert discusses Trump disinformation against China and when health care providers (doctors, pharmacists, and nurses) push supplements and health care products online.

How often should you wash your clothes? Pat asked Laura De Barra Author of Garment Goddess: How to buy, care for and increase the lifetime of your clothing.

John Fardy, Presenter of Screentime takes a look at 'The Jinx' in this week's 'Boxed'.

The Irish funeral is known around the world for its unique mourning traditions and how we celebrate life. There are many roles involved in a ceremony, from the undertaker to the priest. But one person we rarely hear from is the grave digger.  Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with those who play the final role.

Acclaimed screenwriter and director Neil Jordan chats to Pat about his new memoir, 'Amnesiac'.

Dublin Airport may be forced to breach its passenger cap that’s according to CEO Kenny Jacobs who joined Pat this morning on the show.

Why is there so many colds, bugs and covid going around and how can we tell if they are serious? And what to pack in your travel medicine bag. To tell us more was Dr Brendan O’Shea, GP, Asst Adjunct Professor TCD, Medical Director at K Doc.

Will Rishi Sunak be the first sitting Prime Minister to lose his seat in the upcoming election? It certainly looks likely. We get the latest from Enda Brady TRT World Presenter.

There has been a major crackdown on those arriving without passports resulting in 100 prosecutions this year alone. We get the details from Aisling Moloney Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.

Diarmuid Gavin tells the tales behind the creation of some of the world’s most remarkable gardens.

Joining Pat today on the show best selling author Karin Slaughter. Karin chats about her new book 'This Is Why We Lied'.