Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Tipperary were crowned the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling finals. Cork failed to bring home the trophy after 20 years since their last win. In golf, it was a disappointing win for Rory McIlroy as he lost out to the Open Championship to Scottie Scheffler.We speak to Tommy Rooney, Off The Ball’s GAA Correspondent and also Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.

With brighter evenings and longer days, there's more learners on our road than any other time of the year. We ask who are those hoping to pass their tests this summer, and are today's novice motorists better than the rest of us? Newstalk’s Sarah Madden reports: 

A status orange warning for rain remains in counties Dublin, Wicklow, Louth, and Meath until 2pm.  There is widespread warning of flooding as rainfall is heavy and persistent. There is also a chance of thunderstorms.   Travel conditions could be hazardous, and visibility will be limited. All to discuss with Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather.  

Joining Pat this morning to this week's Friday Forum was Shane Moynihan TD, Dublin Mid-West, Fianna Fáil, Claire Kerrane TD, Spokesperson on Children, Disability and Equality, Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Féin and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

Today Gareth Mullins brings us a summer favourite recipe. A chocolate Swiss role with fresh raspberries.

Cork take on Tipperary on Sunday, in the All - Ireland Hurling Final. The first time these two sides have met in the final. The atmosphere and build up is hitting fever pitch, at J K Brackens GAA Club Templemore. Henry McKean took the trip to Tipp and he sent us this report.

Colm Boohig fills us in on all the exciting sporting events for the weekend. This includes the Hurling Final between Tipperary and Cork, the rugby Lyons match and updates on the British Open, which kicked off yesterday in Portrush.

Donal Trump receives a health diagnosis, threatens to sue the Wall Street Journal, and caves on the release of Epstein files. All to discuss with Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute in UCD.

Just over 6,000 housing commencement notices were issued by builders in the first six months of the year. That is less than half of the notices issued in the last comparable year, 2023. Director of Housing, Planning and Development at the Irish Homeowners Association Conor O’Connell explains why that may be.

Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell joined Pat in studio to chat about her new life in Ireland, and her new stand-up show which will debut in 3olympia Theatre.

Catherine Wrightstone was just 13 years old when she disclosed that her brother Richard was sexually abusing her. While Catherine believed she was a lone victim it was later revealed that her two other sisters Paula and Yvonne also suffered abuse at the hands of their brother.  Now over 40 years later, justice prevailed for the three sisters as their brother Richard Brennan was jailed for 8 years earlier this week. Catherine and Paula spoke to Pat this morning.  

Author and documentary-maker, Manchán Magan, is starring in the two-episode documentary Listen to the Land Speak. This progamme sees Manchán Magan reveal the profound knowledge and wisdom contained in our landscape and myths and explore how they have shaped the way we look at the world. The first episode is set to air today on RTÉ One. Manchán joins us on the show today to discuss the award-winning programme, which just won the Best Cinematography in an Irish Film award at the Galway Film Fleadh over the weekend.

US President Donald Trump continues to deflect questions on the Epstein files, but as he feels the pressure from his own party and supporters. We get the latest on all the news stateside with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.

One year on from its €1.4bn cleanup for the Olympic Games, Paris’ River Seine has reopened for swimming at three sites across the city. But what is it actually like to take a dip in the river? Catherine Porter of the New York Times took a swim to find out. 

In the morning of the 28th of October 1996, Michael Gallagher and Mary Attenborough were awoken by armed police in their London home. Michael was arrested, and later charged and convicted, for conspiring to cause explosions in connection with the Heathrow mortar attacks of 1994. Mary held the belief he was innocent? But was that true? Mary and Michael tell Pat the story. 

With the All-Ireland hurling final between Cork and Tipperary this weekend, now is as good a time as any to explore the rich sporting histories of both counties. It’s well-known that Cork has produced a number of iconic names in football: Roy Keane, Denis Irwin, and now, Caoimhín Kelleher. But what about the Tipp man who is believed to have helped found one of the most famous football clubs in the world? Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us about him.

Fungi gave us penicillin, a hugely beneficial antibiotic that has saved millions of lives. Cholesterol lowering statins had their origins in fungi, as did the immunosuppressant cyclosporin used in transplantation. These results show that many more medicines derived from fungi remain to be found. All to discuss with Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin.

Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland joined Pat this morning to give some tips and advice on sustainable pet solutions.

As the number of fines issued to motorists for unlawfully using bus lanes increased by 34% in the capital last year. Are motorists taking the law seriously when it comes to driving in bus lanes? Is more enforcement needed and do we need more or less bus lanes to help tackle the problem and efficiency of bus services in Dublin? Joining Pat to discuss further was Gwen Morgan, Director of Service Operations at Dublin Bus

Ireland is facing a ‘perfect storm’ when it comes to cocaine according to new research. The drug’s wide availability and affordability is contributing to this storm which has led to an increase in hospitalisations and overdoses. Speaking to Pat to discuss was Dr Garrett McGovern, Addiction Specialist and Medical Director, Priority Medical Clinic in Dundrum.